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I can't believe it's been 2 years already ... oh, and this'll be my 21st trip in those measly 24 months too! :mrgreen:

I'm planning to stay at the ML (so I can have my girl stay with me for a bit). I also have to work from the room 6am to 3pm, so morning excursions are out. But I will have the two weekends free to party hearty.

If anyone wants to meet up for a drink (and perhaps an MP crawl), then PM me and we'll make plans.

I can't believe it's been 2 years already ... oh, and this'll be my 21st trip in those measly 24 months too! :mrgreen:

BD...if you expect to continue your high-frequency of visits, why not purchase a condo there?
Or, if you'd rather rent than buy

, why not maintain an apartment there? You would save money in the long run. Just a thought.

Idk about it saving money so much but it is nice to not have to pack so much stuff
If he is there 9 days every month and pays an average of $40-80 a night thats $360-720 per month
A decent apt is going to be in the $500-800 a month range + utilities/cable/etc
And then there is the whole furnishing/appliances thing which is crazy expensive
As far as buying a condo?
Thats the last thing I would ever advise anyone to do

...Other than the obvious risks of buying property in a 3rd world country when one is not even a citizen of that said country. :wink:

Gringotim wrote:

BD...if you expect to continue your high-frequency of visits, why not purchase a condo there?
Or, if you'd rather rent than buy

, why not maintain an apartment there? You would save money in the long run. Just a thought.

Debating ...

Author:	BashfulDwarf [ Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:16 pm ]
Post subject:	Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
I can't believe it's been 2 years already ... oh, and this'll be my 21st trip in those measly 24 months too! I'm planning to stay at the ML (so I can have my girl stay with me for a bit). I also have to work from the room 6am to 3pm, so morning excursions are out. But I will have the two weekends free to party hearty. If anyone wants to meet up for a drink (and perhaps an MP crawl), then PM me and we'll make plans.

Author:	gmeaclue [ Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:48 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
BashfulDwarf wrote: I can't believe it's been 2 years already ... oh, and this'll be my 21st trip in those measly 24 months too! I'm planning to stay at the ML (so I can have my girl stay with me for a bit). I also have to work from the room 6am to 3pm, so morning excursions are out. But I will have the two weekends free to party hearty. If anyone wants to meet up for a drink (and perhaps an MP crawl), then PM me and we'll make plans. Well it looks like we might finally get a chance to meet. Arrive on the 7th and heading to Jaco till the 10th..Then Sportsmens lodge 11th and 12th. I was gonna stay at ML also but have heard they closed the 4th floor and have constant construction and no restaurant. PM me and will figure out a date and time.

Author:	gmeaclue [ Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:54 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
I'm definitely in for a MP crawl when I get back to San Jose on the 10th. Maybe set it up for Sat the11th??

Author:	Gringotim [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:20 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
BashfulDwarf wrote: I can't believe it's been 2 years already ... oh, and this'll be my 21st trip in those measly 24 months too! I'm planning to stay at the ML (so I can have my girl stay with me for a bit). I also have to work from the room 6am to 3pm, so morning excursions are out. But I will have the two weekends free to party hearty. BD...if you expect to continue your high-frequency of visits, why not purchase a condo there? Or, if you'd rather rent than buy , why not maintain an apartment there? You would save money in the long run. Just a thought.

Author:	BashfulDwarf [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:34 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
Gringotim wrote: BD...if you expect to continue your high-frequency of visits, why not purchase a condo there? Or, if you'd rather rent than buy , why not maintain an apartment there? You would save money in the long run. Just a thought. Debating ...

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Author:	LAdiablo [ Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:51 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
Idk about it saving money so much but it is nice to not have to pack so much stuff If he is there 9 days every month and pays an average of $40-80 a night thats $360-720 per month A decent apt is going to be in the $500-800 a month range + utilities/cable/etc And then there is the whole furnishing/appliances thing which is crazy expensive As far as buying a condo? Thats the last thing I would ever advise anyone to do

Author:	donjuan [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:36 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
LAdiablo wrote: Idk about it saving money so much but it is nice to not have to pack so much stuff If he is there 9 days every month and pays an average of $40-80 a night thats $360-720 per month A decent apt is going to be in the $500-800 a month range + utilities/cable/etc And then there is the whole furnishing/appliances thing which is crazy expensive As far as buying a condo? Thats the last thing I would ever advise anyone to do I'm totally naive here...but why not buy a condo? Other than the obvious risks of buying property in a 3rd world country when one is not even a citizen of that said country.

Author:	LAdiablo [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:46 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
if you have money to burn then go for it i guess beyond the issue i listed in terms of cost you also are bound to that piece of property i remember when i first started traveling in my 20s and i would see these great little condo spots in mexico, hawaii, puerto rico, jamaica wherever and I would think how cool would it be to have a place here? then a banker buddy of mine asked me how many vacations i could take for that money... i had not been thinking about it like that and I'm sure for some buying a condo could really work unless i was going to live there it would be the last thing i would consider doing

Author:	BashfulDwarf [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 10:02 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
donjuan wrote: ...Other than the obvious risks of buying property in a 3rd world country when one is not even a citizen of that said country. think bud. Why do you need more than your own stated reason? I would only consider buying if I was to live there and occasionally vacation in the US to see family.

Author:	donjuan [ Thu Jun 18, 2015 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
Gotcha guys. Definitely don't have that kind of cash to throw around. I am always surprised at the number of Americans buying properties in some of the worst locations imaginable in the world. BTW Bashful Congrats on your trip. You are THE man!!! I am jealous. Why do I not live in Florida?

Author:	Gringotim [ Fri Jun 19, 2015 8:51 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Bashful's 2 Year Anniversary Trip - July 3-12
BashfulDwarf wrote: Gringotim wrote: BD...if you expect to continue your high-frequency of visits, why not purchase a condo there? Or, if you'd rather rent than buy , why not maintain an apartment there? You would save money in the long run. Just a thought. Debating ... Regarding an apartment there, how about a timeshare setup with a friend or two

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