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Author:  Western [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:01 pm ]
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Well, I checked with the boss at work today & got the okay for a mid-winter escape to a warmer climate. Costa Rica here I come! :P

I pulled the trigger on a US Airways flight thru Phoenix. US Air hasn't been my favorite airline in the past but they had the best fare from here. If it works out, they could become a favorita. :wink:

I will be looking for a vet or two to show me around some. It looks like there will be at least a smattering of the CRT bunch in town then. Unfortunately my trip will be after the Superbowl & Pro Bowl. But then, I might be better off avoiding the big show for my first trip. It does look like I will miss meeting my hero from the forum, Pacifica55. :( It'll have to be another trip.

I haven't made hotel reservations yet but I am considering the Hotel Castillo. I've read good reports about them & feel that they will fit my needs & budget.

I'm planning on attending the CRLA for spanish classes for a week, 2/18 to 2/22. 4 hours of class each day will still leave plenty of time for me to practice on the chicas! :)

I can't wait!
Author:  Orange [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:26 pm ]
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I'm town 16-21st
Author:  Pacifica55 [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:44 pm ]
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It does look like I will miss meeting my hero from the forum, Pacifica55.:cry:


Is someone going to make me leave??? :cry: Am I going to be vanished again??? :cry: :cry: :cry:

Unless the earth opens up, I suspect that I will still be haunting the sacred halls of the Del Rey after you've gone home, grasshopper. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  Western [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:56 pm ]
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Pacifica55 wrote:
Unless the earth opens up, I suspect that I will still be haunting the sacred halls of the Del Rey after you've gone home, grasshopper. :lol: :lol: :lol:


Hurrah! I guess that I misread your "roll call" post. Then I hope to make your acquantance & raise a toast with some of that fine rum!
Author:  Pacifica55 [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:58 pm ]
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Rental house until Feb 4 then apt, with any luck. :D
Author:  Western [ Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:04 pm ]
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Okay, I'm not losing my mind (yet)! I took the "Feb 4" date to mean your departure from CR.
Author:  Western [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:16 pm ]
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It's all set. I've received confirmation emails from the Hotel Castillo & the CRLA language school.

I'll be at the Castillo from Fri 2/15 (late) & departing on Tue 2/26 (AM).

I'll be in school for 5 days, Mon 2/18 to Fri 2/22 for 4 hours each day.

My plane is scheduled to arrive SC at about 9 pm. If I feel up to it after the journey (10.5 hr) I might venture to the SL to check out the scene there. I'll probably be so stoked that I'll stay up all night & regret it the next day!
Author:  Pacifica55 [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:25 pm ]
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Cool, Western. What did they charge for school?
Author:  Western [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:30 am ]
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It will be about $250 for the week @ 4hr/day X 5 days. Works out to $12.50/hour which is what their website lists as the price for group lessons. Private lessons are $18.00/hr.

They also include optional dancing classes, cooking classes & conversational classes for free in the afternoons. These are all strictly conducted in Spanish to help language skills.

Here is their link: http://www.spanishandmore.com/

In searching thru the forum, several CRT members have attended this school & have given good reviews. It should be worthwhile.

Besides, it will keep me out of the bars! :lol: :lol: At least for part of the day! :lol:
Author:  El Silencioso [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:48 am ]
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Pacifica55 wrote:
What did they charge for school?



Pac

I did the private CRLA lessons @ $18 per hour a little over a year ago. Would highly recommend their services. Having minimal spanish knowledge prior, private one on one lessons helped me tremendously.

5 days at 2 hours per day amd I was feeling comfortable...Now if I could just find the time to practice more I would be golden... :lol: :lol:
Author:  Archieleach [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 5:11 am ]
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It looks like I won't be the only newbie in town that week. That's three of us at least that I know of so far. You vets are going to be worn out with all us Ch*ldren running around turning over end tables and sticking our fingers in light sockets.

Get ready for babysitting! :lol:
Author:  Pacifica55 [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:31 am ]
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Ah, you chil'uns will be down for the count by midnight and we will have the DR to ourselves. 8) :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  Mainearborist [ Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:16 pm ]
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I will be in town and a 7 time veteren. Those 4 hour classes pay off big time.

You just won't learn phrases like,

Porque no me regala su sonrisa vertical.
(Why haven't you given me any pu*sy)

No gracias, prefiero jugar solo.
esentially i'd rather jerk off

I'm also attending a language program (2nd time for 5 weeks) in San Jose. But at a different school. Best sugestion is try to practice spanish with a bartender.
Author:  Archieleach [ Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:38 pm ]
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I'll be taking my Spanish classes at Blue Marlin University, with lab sessions scheduled at the Sportsmen's Lounge. :lol:
Author:  Western [ Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:10 pm ]
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Archieleach wrote:
I'll be taking my Spanish classes at Blue Marlin University, with lab sessions scheduled at the Sportsmen's Lounge. :lol:


:lol: :lol: :lol:
I'll be looking for an after school tutor also! :D :D :D
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