www.CostaRicaTicas.com

Anyone have any input on www.mytica.com ? A friend recommended it as a good Pen Pal site for getting to know a semi or non-pro and establishing some sort of rapport before coming down to CR.

Apparently membership is $50 for the year. The problem is they never answer their emails, and the number given on their website is a Miami number where you leave a message (and none are ever returned).

Web site says it is run by a couple who live in San Jose, but I hestitate on sending a credit card number to someone that doesn't respond to emails or telephone calls.

Would appreciate any comments from my brothers on this company and their experiences with it.

Pura vida,

Ye Old Man

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If at first you don't succeed, don't try sky diving

A few months ago they ran an ad in the Tico Times offering a special membership price for a limited time. When I checked their web site could not find any specials.

Sent them an email....................no reply

2nd email..................................no reply

3rd email...................................no reply

Decided was either a scam or they did not want my business.

Just my experience YMMV.

_________________
Pura Vida
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

I joined them over 2 years ago. I think I paid 30$. They had profiles of hundreds of women. Many were unattractive although there were many educated professional women . Most never responded to my emails although some did. I did meet my novia there though. It is run by an american guy who married a Tica. I just received their newsletter the other day so they are still in business. I think amigos.com would be better for far less money.

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In This Issue:

1. Avoiding Foreign Dating Scams
2. Spanish Lesson: Dining Out
3. New Tica Profiles
4. New Colombiana Profiles
5. Tica Pros and Cons



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How To Avoid Foreign Dating Scams
-----
Be warned, not every foreign dating service is as straightforward
as MyTica.com. Below are a few ways you can avoid being
ripped off by the many scams out there promising the world...and
delivering nothing but an empty wallet.

1. Avoid women who are too eager:
One of the first warning signs of a scam is if after just a couple
of emails/letters she starts saying that she thinks about all the
time, or she loves you, or things of that nature, check her out
further before proceeding.

2. Be wary of enormous differences in age:
In some countries larger age differences are acceptable, but 10
to 15 years difference is usually the maximum acceptable range,
would you date someone 25 years older than you?

3. Watch out for the "need money for a visa" scam:
If she starts asking for money for a visa (usually $350) and you
barely know her, beware.

4. If the women seem TOO attractive:
Some matchmaking services will post pictures of models and
sell the addresses of women that don't exist. If you find yourself
asking, "why would SHE need a matchmaking service?"...it's
probably a good indicator that it's not legit.

4. Beware of "the victim" scam:
Be careful of any woman who portrays herself as a victim of any
kind. Beware of women who will only give you a post office
box, but remember that not everyone has a phone.

5. Test her sincerity:
The best way to test a woman's sincerity is to offer to visit her. If
she reacts favorably to such an idea, and begins to help you in
making plans for such a trip, she is probably sincere.

While most of this advice seems like common sense, many
scams out there prey on the emotions of men looking for a
companion. Use your head and don't allow your feelings to cloud
your judgment. Sure, it's easier said than done...but there are
many lonely fellas out there who have been victimized by scam
operations or greedy women. Be smart, take things slowly and
never allow yourself to be pressured in any way.



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Spanish Lesson: Dining Out
-----
So you've finally decided to take a trip to Costa Rica and got
yourself a date. The guide below can help you look smooth on
your first outing to a restaurant. If you speak little or no Spanish
it can sometimes be difficult to order the exact dish you desire or
get what you want to eat in a restaurant Costa Rica. Menus are
usually in Spanish and English but not all waiters are English
speaking. Studying the phrases below will help you survive a trip
to a restaurant in a Spanish speaking country.

salonero - waiter in Costa Rica
yo quisiera - I would like
Por favor, tráigame - Please bring me
algo de comer - something to eat
algo de beber - something to drink
el menú - menu
el plato del día - today's special
delicioso or rico - delicious
picante - spicy
caliente - hot (temperature)
frío - cold
para comer aquí - to eat here
para llevar - to go or take out
está dulce - sweet
está amargo - bitter
está salado - salty
está seco - dry
está agrio - sour
está crudo - raw
sabe feo - It tastes bad
frito - fried
hervido - boiled
a la parrilla - grilled
al horno - baked
la sal - salt
la pimienta - pepper
necesito - I need
yo quisiera más - I want more....
la cuenta - the bill or check
¡Quésese con el vuelto! - Keep the change!
la propina - tip
poco cocido - rare
término medio - medium rare
bien cocido - well done



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New Tica Profiles

Sara
Birthdate: 7/12/1984
Civil Status: Single
K*ds: 0
Education: High School
Job: Student
Languages: none
Height: 1.58mts Weight: 94lbs
Hobbies: I like to listen to music ,read and make exercises
Habits: none
About me: I am very responsible ,hard worker and with many dreams and
goals that to make...
What I want: I am looking for respect love and understanding..
Thoughts on marriage: I think is very important in the life of each
person and personally that at the moment when I am going to married is for
always.
Why a foreign man: because I consider that less machistas than the
Latins .
Relationship needs: confidence and understanding.

Viviana
Birthdate: 9/20/1966
Civil Status: Single
K*ds: 0
Education: Collage
Job: Professional
Languages: None
Height: 1.60mts Weight: 120lbs
Hobbies: I love to read alot, travel,movies and others .
Habits: None
About me: My life turns around plans of business, personal meetings of
work, consultant's offices, restaurants, films and books. I grew in
Colombia, a tropical atmosphere surrounded by music, books, manual
creations and literary circles. Daughter of father lawyer and mother
artist, I am 39 years old and feel passion by the cinema, history, the
reading and the good conversation.I am administrator of companies,
specialist
in marketing and work like manager of businesses in a company of
technology of information in Costa Rica.
What I want: I would like to know a Professional, cultured and educated
men; who likes cultural music, Literature, theater; with good sense of
humor and spiritual. Some one who likes to travel, to meet new places
and peopole; between 35 and 50 years of age.
Why a foreign man: Because I am familiar with the culture


Wendy
Birthdate: 12/17/1972
Civil Status: Separated
K*ds: 1
Education: High School
Job: Student
Languages: none
Height: 1.57mts Weight: 118 lbs
Hobbies: I like to read and walk
Habits: none
About me: I am affectionate,nice, I like to listen and talk because I
think with comunication is how you get to know people.
What I want: I am looking for an special honest man that is ready to
stablish a serious relationship .
Thoughts on marriage: Nice if both peoples are happy with the
relationship .
Why a foreign man: Something diferent and new .
Relationship needs: honesty,loyalty and love




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New MyColombiana.com Profiles

Ingrid
Birthdate: 3/9/1978
Civil Status: Single
K*ds: 0
Education: High School
Job: TERAPEUTA OCUPACIONAL
Languages: none
Height: 1.65mts Weight: 62kls
Hobbies: I like to read ,listen to music and dance
Habits: none
About me: I AM SOCIABLE, AMIABLE, RESPECTFUL And SINCERE A PERSON AND
ENTERPRISING, WORKER, GOOD CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL.
What I want: RESPECTFUL And RESPONSIBLE. THAT YOU LIKE THE ART,WORKER,
HAVE GOOD VALUES And FEELINGS.

Claudia
Birthdate: 1/2/1975
Civil Status: Single
K*ds: 1
Education: High School
Job: Sales
Languages: none
Height: 1.160mts Weight: 60kls
Hobbies: I like to dance and listen to music
Habits: none
About me: I am very happy ,sincere ,opened with the people and I like
much the order..
What I want: I lloking for a loving and happy man and that you like to
leave to take a walk .


Luz
Birthdate: 10/15/1969
Civil Status: Single
K*ds: 0
Education: High School
Job: Scretary
Languages: none
Height: 1.68mts Weight: 63kls
Hobbies: I like to dance an read
Habits: none
About me: I am a woman dedicated to my work,I am very good friend . I
AM ALWAYS HELP TO THE PEOPLE THAT IT NEEDS IT.
What I want: I am looking for a man who is able to surpass my
expectetivas,that he always has something whereupon to surprise to me..



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Tica Pros and Cons
---
I've covered this topics several times in the past, but if you're new
to
this newsletter, you might find it useful. If you're not...maybe I'll
say
something different this time Here are some pros and cons that my
friends and I here in Costa Rica have found while playing the local
dating scene for the past five years.

CONS
1. Jealousy -- Whether it's due to a local culture where men are
regularly dishonest in relationships...or just something in the Latina
blood, Costa Rican women are notoriously jealous. Be prepared to
receive a bunch of phonecalls asking "donde estas?" at all hours when
you're deeply involved.

2. Time Consuming -- Related to part # 1, Ticas who consider
themselves your "novia" expect a LOT of your time. This means
regular dates, phone calls, surprise visits and long weekends.

3. White Lies -- I'd never say that Ticas are dishonest. But they do
tend to invent "white lies" if they are uncomfortable with the truth in
certain situations. I'm more used to hearing BIG lies from Gringas
(i.e.
"it's your baby"), so while these little untruths (i.e. "I couldn't
come
over because my mom's sick") might bother some, they're not hard to
read and they usually aren't meant to harm.

PROS
1. Caring -- Unless you were a toddler last week, it's tough to
remember a time when you were so coddled with unfettered affection.
A Tica will take care of you in ways you forgot a woman could and
without any sense of degradation or expectations of payback.

2. Sensual -- Ticas are just so darn beautiful and sexy. Their sex
appeal is primal, unashamed and constant. They reek sex and by most
accounts, are fantastic in the sack.

3. Low Maintenance -- While this may seem to be contrary to
points # 1 and # 2 of the Cons list, if you can get over those two
demands,
there aren't many after that. Ticas just want a man who is honest,
caring and faithful. They don't expect constant emotional support,
plasma TVs or vacations to Paris to keep up with the Jonses.

I have my grievances with Ticas, but in the end the pros still outweigh
the cons in my case. If nothing more, the quality and beauty of the
women I date here overshadow the b.s. I tolerated from far inferior
females in the U.S.



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ok

Good web site Buzz lots of goodlooking ladies. The price to attend the social is outrageous 250$. The price for the email addresses is a bit steep also with no gaurantee they will write back. I think I will try the old approach , practice the spanish and hope to charm them trick. As there are so many hot Ticas everywhere anytime you go out.

I thought I read somewhere that the Sportsmans Lodge hosts one of these socials. I don't recall what the name of the operation is though. Maybe Bill could shed some light on this.

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Tunaman

The big advantage to joining an Intro Service is if you are honestly looking for a steady girlfriend and possible wife you can go to a social that is filled with like-minded ladies.

They have already been interviewed so you can make a list of ladies from their profiles before you actually go.

Having all of them in one place at the same time helps cut down the time needed to find an available lady.

Of course there are no guarantees but at least it cuts the chase down to a workable timetable.

The socials are held on Friday nights at the Sportsman but are hosted by a group called Latin Friend Finders. It is a business venture of Rico's. I understand the price is around $50.00 with an advance reservation and $75.00 at the door.

I have never been to one but have talked to someone who has attended a few, his take was not worth the price. YMMV

_________________
Pura Vida
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine