RE: How To Avoid Extortion By Costa Rican Authorities
✔ Costa Rica off of the list of possible vacation destinations. What a shame, and I feel it might be the same scenario in many other impoverished countries.
I thoroughly detest any situation in which I feel as though I have no control over the outcome, especially when I feel that I'm being taken advantage of.
At least here in the states you can voice your displeasure without the fear of some major repercussions.
As you continue your journey, I hope you find that little oasis.
You may find that it is right back here in the states.
There is only one place I really wanted to visit outside of the 48 contiguous states, and that is Egypt. I am fascinated by the pyramids and making my way to Egypt would be the top thing on my bucket list.
With that said, unless things change drastically this adventure will never happen.
Dios te bendiga, and stay safe the both of you @dandays and @puravidaville
Just another black mark for humanity.
Tell it like it is!
My man! Good morning, Bob, thank you for making it by here sir, I’m glad you liked this one. I wouldn’t recommend against vacationing here or a quick visit to at least get a visual of the stunning scenery, just know you’re going to be robbed while doing it.
It’s a shame, brother.
How’s this for an example. When we were in Golfito Bay just a few months ago, remember where I was describing how incredibly hot it was with heavy air? Yeah, that place. Well, it’s in the bay.. ok, down at the docks where we’d hang out at night, along the handrail that guides the steps to the boats are little outboard engines—6-12 outboards. I asked why and was told that’s what they all have to do with the smaller trolling engines, several boat owners around that have access to that particular dock, they remove their outboards at night because the locals paddle out and steal them.
I had a grocery checker get me for 5 Colones once, that’s the lowest denomination of currency here—5. They don’t have a 1 like we do a penny. 5 Colones is valued around $0.004, it doesn’t even register on a calculator. She looked right at me when she gave me 5 Colones when we both knew she owed me 10. Out of the ones I’ve noticed.. that one was probably the lowest. Looked me right in the eye, no smile, no “gracias,” nothing, and intentionally stole from me for $0.004.
Egypt. You and me both! Absofrikkinlutely it’s on my list of to-do’s. There’s only a few places I would refuse to go right now but I wouldn’t go anywhere I couldn’t get right back on a plane without ever leaving the airport. Somalia and Honduras I wouldn’t go. Probably should stay out of Syria too I guess.
:secret: It’s just you and I here, right? Psst, I’ve already been checking out prices in Florida. Ha!! “Plan” is a funny wOrd. Go here, go there, do this, do that....
.....I hope we get to see a lot of the globe. I hope to be able to stay in Europe, Southeast Asia, a lot of places. I thought 1 year would be enough in a spot, I’m learning 6 months, depending on the size of the country, 6 months is plenty. But if it keeps going like this: America 3 Central and South America 0, Florida is where we’ll be. I like it there, the weather is right up our alley, no state tax, cheap property, low property tax, expensive insurance though.. it checks a bunch of boxes.
I wrote a long one again didn’t I?? Dios te bendiga, senor!!
Thanks for stopping by @thebigsweed.
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Being ripped off for any amount is no fun especially when both parties know exactly what is going on.
While back in NJ last week, I stopped to get gas, and asked the attendent to fill it up. As the attendent tried to put that extra .50 cents in the tank so that the total sale reached a nice round number, I stoped him. I hate when they do this, as the smell of the gas permeates the vehicle. Well, the total came in at $58.73. When I handed him three 20 dollar bills, he handed me back a single dollar. When I asked him where the remainder of my change was, he gave me a dirty look. He stated that he needed to go inside to get the change. I guess he was trying to bust my b---s, as it took him a couple of minutes to return.
When he handed me the remainder of my money, I thanked him and smiled, boy didn't that piss him off.
I could write a book, and I'm thinking about doing a post on the events that have transpired over the past 6 months with DirecTV and their shenanigans. They are thieves.
I so enjoy conversing with you that any response of yours in always a fun read, the longer the better my friend.
God bless and watch your back.
I cancelled directv a couple of years ago and obviously, being way down here, I’m out of the loop—what are they up to?
Certainly! I have the best protection in the world, sir. 👍🏿 God bless us all!
Got a dude flying in from Washington State tomorrow to buy the truck. He’s moving his family down here August first but understands the bargain I’m selling the truck for so he booked a plane ticket. Poor guy is racing against time because I lady is set to buy it on the fifth.
I love it when things work out the way they’re supposed to and I love it when people get what they deserve—both good and bad. I love it when we get what we deserve.
Ok, I’ll ask again, “discord?” I’m only being persistent because it’s looking like we’re going to be in NYC sooner than later. Which airport is closest to the ranch? I want some of that syrup!!
😉
Back at you. DTV is up to no good.
The dude flying in from Washington State, now don't let him know about the locals until you get the cash in your hands😁.
With you guys making your way to the Big Apple sooner or later, both may work out as far as possibly meeting face to face. We feel that would be very cool.
All airports in the metropolitan area are in striking distance. You mentioned JFK, Newark Liberty International airport in NJ is a major hub, and not as hectic as JFK.
If @purividaville also thinks we could pull this off, game on.
As far as discord goes, I have used once, but have no idea about how i would kick it up again. After my miserable attempt at using discord, I am not even sure how I would get started.
You never know. @dandays
Dammit!!!
My F’ing phone just did what we were talking about again! Where I had an entire response written out and it deleted itself when I captured this screen shot for you:
side note That little erasing bug is gonna piss people off!
As I was saying before I was so rudely deleted... cool! I’ve never been to Jersey! About Pura Vida being cool with it.. can’t ya’all see our wings from there?
Yeah, he’s moving his whole family here. Either he’s oblivious to reality or he’s aspiring to be another
whiEnglish speaking guy on the hill.Now then, back to discord. You have that app, right? I just messaged you over there again, it says “message.” If you haven’t found it yet, you can find me by clicking the bars at the top left. It will open a page that says “start conversation” just punch in my name right there and it’ll take you to me. Then I can exchange emails with you so we can go get some got dang syrup!
👍🏿 You’re the man, Sweed.
Good morning, I do believe we have the discord thing down, left a short message to verify that we are hooked up.
Confirming my coolness with the meet up right here 🤡
Dios te bendiga a tu :)