First timer landing on the 26th of November

Retiredarmymp · **Posted:** Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:21 am

Hello lads,
First I would like to say hello to everyone and introduce myself. My name is Patrick, and will be coming to SJ for the first time on the 26th of November, for a 15 day and 14 night adventure. I'm retired US Army, and have been working in Afghanistan for the past five years.

I have been to 41 countries and have been to Thailand twenty - two times

This will be my first time in CR..... Anyone want to go out for a beer or three, send me a PM. Any fellow Thailand buffs, let's get together and compare notes. Anyway, I wish everyone the best, and looking forward to reading through the vast knowledge here on the board. Have a great day.

Orange · **Joined:** Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:20 pm **Posts:** 12642

Welcome aboard. You should read this thread for some intel: https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=16357

Rainman3 · **Posted:** Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:20 pm

Retiredarmymp wrote:

Hello lads,
First I would like to say hello to everyone and introduce myself. My name is Patrick, and will be coming to SJ for the first time on the 26th of November, for a 15 day and 14 night adventure. I'm retired US Army, and have been working in Afghanistan for the past five years.

I have been to 41 countries and have been to Thailand twenty - two times

This will be my first time in CR..... Anyone want to go out for a beer or three, send me a PM. Any fellow Thailand buffs, let's get together and compare notes. Anyway, I wish everyone the best, and looking forward to reading through the vast knowledge here on the board. Have a great day.

Welcome aboard bro,

Ex groundpouder here. Im arriving the same day.
Might I recommend you stop by the Sportsman's Lodge and introduce
yourself to the abundant CRTers that hang out there.
If you are arriving early enough we are having a nice Thanksgiving Day dinner there whick kicks off at 2 pm.

Look forward to meeting you and first drink is on me!

Nhhank · **Joined:** Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:32 pm **Posts:** 3399

I will be around your last few days of your adventure

Love your quote

Retiredarmymp · **Posted:** Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:53 pm

Welcome aboard bro,

Ex groundpouder here. Im arriving the same day.
Might I recommend you stop by the Sportsman's Lodge and introduce
yourself to the abundant CRTers that hang out there.
If you are arriving early enough we are having a nice Thanksgiving Day dinner there whick kicks off at 2 pm.

Look forward to meeting you and first drink is on me!

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Hello, and thanks for the warm welcome,,, I arrive into SJ Airport at 11:45 am on the 26th,,,,, my driver will pick me up (HOPEFULLY), lol and will be at the Sportsman for some Turkey,,,,, Just got my VIP card in the mail today,,,,,,

So all seems to be good to go,,,,,,,,,,, see ya's on the 26th

Redman69 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:15 pm

Well aboard, And thanks for the service. Dunn Inn is having a evening happy hour with maps and info for newbies. Guy there named Boyd. Ask for him. His screen name is BKtuna. And the sportsman every night of the week is full of guys. The owner is Bill a great guy. Someone will take you under their wing. Never been to Thailand. but pu*sy is all pink on the inside so I sure it will work out.

Orange · **Joined:** Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:20 pm **Posts:** 12642

Retiredarmymp wrote:

My name is Patrick, and will be coming to SJ for the first time on the 26th of November, for a 15 day and 14 night adventure.

Patrick,
With such a long trip, you should really think about leaving San Jose for a few days in the middle of the trip, or even twice for a night or two around day 5-6 and day 10-11. You don't want to phuck yourself into a coma. :lol:

It'll give you a chance to recharge a little, plus you can actually see the beautiful country that CR really is, outside of the pollution and beggars of San Jose.

Some suggestions:
-overnight trip to Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs
-a few days to Manuel Antonio (beach & national park)
-a few days to the Pacific coast (Guanacaste area) for the beaches and the wildlife
-a few days to the Caribbean coast to see a different side/culture of CR

NYG · **Joined:** Fri Jul 14, 2006 4:22 pm **Posts:** 1929

Welcome I will be at SL from the 25-28 come let me buy you one

NYG

Retiredarmymp · **Posted:** Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:50 pm

LOL, don't think I will Phuck myself out,,,,,,,,,,, I have been around quite a bit

NO, I DO NOT know everything,,,,,,,,,,,, but I have been to alot of countries and have tried the local delights :wink:

I don't need company every night,,,,,, just give me the booze, some music, no hassels (and no Policia) problems, and I am fine.

If I like CR (my first trip), I will be coming down every third month. I ususally go to Thailand, but with the cost of Airfare, looking for somwhere closer to home.

Actually, I was looking at going to Panama (speak english, and use the $), but Costa RIca came up on the search engine, so I thought I would give it a try.

Hope everyone has a great day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, OH YEAH,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

FIVE DAYS AND A WAKE UP :lol:

Miamiheller · **Posted:** Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:06 pm

Retiredarmymp wrote:

LOL, don't think I will Phuck myself out,,,,,,,,,,, I have been around quite a bit

Famous last words....

mh

Retiredarmymp · **Posted:** Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:13 pm

Hey guys, anyone in Jaco?????? My uncle has an condo there,,,, don't know anything else about it, he is pretty quiet about his travels,,, but he is presently in NY,,,,,,,,,, I sent him an email (hoping to get the use of his room, while I am there and he is in the US),,,,, no answer yet on the email lol

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