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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject: Behaving

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Buzz, you're absolutely correct in your observations about 50% of the mongers being ex-patriates on the run. Here's a startling statistic: According to the U.S. State Department, two-thirds of all people who flee the U.S. for other countries end up either dead or return to the U.S. (to face prosecution, or whatever) within two years. Mortality among "runners" is quite high. This is not to say that those of us who voluntarily move to C.R. will be dead within two years; I'm talking about guys who deliberately leave the U.S. to get out from under a bad legal or civil situation, or who are running from wives/families.

A small, classy piece of costume jewelry, such as a lapel pin might well become "the mark of quality" for CRT members, but I doubt it. It appears that the working girls come and go; perhaps none would be in the biz long enough to appreciate the difference between CRT's coterie of distinguished gentlemen and the riff-raff. Who knows?

Again, my point in posting was that each of us owes it to himself to play well, play fair and play in a well-behaved, educated manner. The more of us who behave as our parents taught us, the better the overall perception of mongers by the chicas and the SJO public at large will be improved. Which is why I try to follow such a Code; I have more fun, stay safer and get treated better, if I'm a "good guy."

The question I ask myself is this: Would I at least be able to be friends with this woman in a different context? If I cannot answer yes, the probable outcome of the paid sex will not be that great.
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Author:	Superman [ Sun May 08, 2005 2:23 pm ]
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Anyone seen this story? http://www.wkyt.com/Global/story.asp?S=3301279

Author:	Zippy [ Sun May 08, 2005 6:07 pm ]
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We see more & more of this CR is really becoming a buzz word in the US it looks like. Did you read some of the other news? Pizza delivery guy gets beaten to death for his money & car. What nice people we see these days growing up to be such model citizens. If I were the US & CR is trying to protect this guy I would not negotiate I would tell them hey you what to protect him he is all yours. You know they wouldn't turn him loose. Let him rot in jail there at there expense. Thanks for the info. Zippy

Author:	MidnightRider [ Sun May 08, 2005 6:54 pm ]
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Small world, I grew up the that KY county. The Commonwealth's Attorney lived three houses away from me. But never knew he became an attorney till I read the article at the posted link. And I was in the Horseshoe a bit over three weeks ago.

Author:	Hand-Solo [ Sun May 08, 2005 8:38 pm ]
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Iknow the guy a bit BTW go to FBI most wanted ad he is on April

Author:	VegasBob [ Mon May 09, 2005 8:39 am ]
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I thought I knew Russell pretty well from spending quite a bit of time with him here in CR. I lent him money on a couple of occasions that it took him a lot longer to repay than he promised. He also did the same to some friends of mine. You never know who someone really is. We have some 3000 participants on this website. Do we do background checks? lol Speaking of strange posts..... I don't quite understand some of what Zippy writes.Perhaps you could explain why you wrote on another thread about this guy that 50% of the Gringos that live here in CR are "on the run". I live here,..so does my brother.Neither of us are "on the run". I also have several friends who reside here that I would vouch for. Why do you say things like that without a smily face if you are trying to be funny.

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Author:	Prolijo [ Mon May 09, 2005 9:16 am ]
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VB, I don't know where he gets that 50% estimate as it seems rather high. HOWEVER (you knew that was coming), I do think a much higher proportion of the ex-pat community is at least figuratively on the run from something than would be the case in the typical group of people back in the states. MOST are here, as you are, simply to enjoy an affordable retirement in a tropical "paradise". MANY are here as legitimate businessmen, such as Admin1. But, you must admit, a fair number are on the run from the law or from creditors or to escape or save bad marriages/relationships or from drinking problems or from simply the inability to fit in at home. Even if it wasn't obvious this guy was a criminal on the run, the warning signs were there that he at least had a gambling problem. Some are even here because they've been banned from the casinos back in the states . The ones that come here to escape rather than to find something very often find they merely bring their problems with them. The ones that don't think it through before they come are the ones that discover they've traded one set of problems for another. Most of these types either adjust or eventually return home (voluntarily or, as in this case, in cuffs). But, far too often, many ex-pats end up coping or continuing with those problems (whether imported or domestic) in less than socially desirable ways. How many turn to drink once they're here? Or just ask Admin1 about OTHER Gringo expats (not him of course) pitching "free" RE advice that ends up costing you. We've all run into those guys at various times. And, YES, some even appear on this board. I won't mention names, but lets just say if you always carry a personal supply of licqour on you, you just MIGHT have a drinking problem. My point is that while its hard to give it an exact percentage, the problems certainly exist. I know you've made similar observations yourself before.

Author:	VegasBob [ Mon May 09, 2005 10:07 am ]
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Prolijo....eloquently stated as always. Sometimes your responses are SO eloquent that I need a translator to understand them. I'm just an old pensionado "on the run" here in CR.

Author:	Zippy [ Mon May 09, 2005 3:29 pm ]
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VB, Nothing was meant by my post other than be careful. It was on my mind as I was again reminded by the posts I read here to be careful with the friends you keep. I promise there is no secret code hidden in the text. And I should have used the smiley face as you mentioned. It is shocking to find out that you know someone that has been on the run from major problems. There are many men from all over the world that look for countries like CR to seek refuge from problems. I will look for some links that I have read that show some of the statistics on this. Zippy, PS I am on the run trying to keep this old computer running.

Author:	Zippy [ Tue May 10, 2005 3:25 am ]
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VB, This may help clarify my percentage figure as I thought I saw it on this board. El Ciego Quote: Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:59 pm Post subject: Behaving -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buzz, you're absolutely correct in your observations about 50% of the mongers being ex-patriates on the run. Here's a startling statistic: According to the U.S. State Department, two-thirds of all people who flee the U.S. for other countries end up either dead or return to the U.S. (to face prosecution, or whatever) within two years. Mortality among "runners" is quite high. This is not to say that those of us who voluntarily move to C.R. will be dead within two years; I'm talking about guys who deliberately leave the U.S. to get out from under a bad legal or civil situation, or who are running from wives/families. A small, classy piece of costume jewelry, such as a lapel pin might well become "the mark of quality" for CRT members, but I doubt it. It appears that the working girls come and go; perhaps none would be in the biz long enough to appreciate the difference between CRT's coterie of distinguished gentlemen and the riff-raff. Who knows? Again, my point in posting was that each of us owes it to himself to play well, play fair and play in a well-behaved, educated manner. The more of us who behave as our parents taught us, the better the overall perception of mongers by the chicas and the SJO public at large will be improved. Which is why I try to follow such a Code; I have more fun, stay safer and get treated better, if I'm a "good guy." The question I ask myself is this: Would I at least be able to be friends with this woman in a different context? If I cannot answer yes, the probable outcome of the paid sex will not be that great. _________________ Pura Vulva! Wandering through the dark, I am El Ciego. Who knows what the true percentage is but I believe it to be high from what I have seen & what others have told me that have lived in CR for many years.Think it is a good idea for fellow CRTers to be careful at being over trusting.

Author:	Gringo Malo [ Thu May 07, 2009 10:03 pm ]
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The book is now out and available...see post for " Murder In Mayberry ".

Author:	Bilko [ Thu May 07, 2009 10:52 pm ]
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The standard joke in the gulch goes something like... There are two kinds of gringos living in Costa Rica: The unwanted, and the wanted.

Author:	Dramatist [ Fri May 08, 2009 1:03 am ]
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Vegas Bob wrote: Prolijo....eloquently stated as always. Sometimes your responses are SO eloquent that I need a translator to understand them. I'm just an old pensionado "on the run" here in CR. Hey, I got a great idea; why don't the two of you just get a room already...

Author:	LocoHombre [ Fri May 08, 2009 7:15 am ]
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Dramatist wrote: Vegas Bob wrote: Prolijo....eloquently stated as always. Sometimes your responses are SO eloquent that I need a translator to understand them. I'm just an old pensionado "on the run" here in CR. Hey, I got a great idea; why don't the two of you just get a room already... Harlo and ID already have the honeymoon suite, so maybe they are waiting for availability

Author:	Chi_trekker [ Fri May 08, 2009 5:11 pm ]
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I can't reach the link. Get an error. Can someone copy and paste the story?

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Author:	Aspensam [ Sat May 09, 2009 11:43 am ]
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Chi_trekker wrote: I can't reach the link. Get an error. Can someone copy and paste the story? same