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A good idea would be a yearbook where every member is listed and photographed. You can then put a name to a face and know a little about them. Plus lets have prizes for most ticas done in a year, most trips to CR, etc. This would be a great item and I'm sure the Columbianos would buy a few of these to remember us and make notes for the fresh meat coming every year.

A good idea would be a yearbook where every member is listed and photographed. You can then put a name to a face and know a little about them. Plus lets have prizes for most ticas done in a year, most trips to CR, etc. This would be a great item and I'm sure the Columbianos would buy a few of these to remember us and make notes for the fresh meat coming every year.

One question - not that I in any way doubt the authenticity of their experience or knowledge of CR, but has anyone here ever met in person or physically seen either Zippy or Prolijo?

One question - not that I in any way doubt the authenticity of their experience or knowledge of CR, but has anyone here ever met in person or physically seen either Zippy or Prolijo?

Every time I travel to CR, I have intentions/hopes of meeting CRT brothers and actually putting a face to a name/sig. I have met very few CRT guys over my trips...

I remember clearly my first trip to CR after becoming a VIP member, and walking into the DR/BM at 5:00 PM on a Saturday. I sat at a table, close to the windows as is often described here. I looked around and wondered if any of the guys at other tables were CRT brothers.

For me, it felt awkward walking up to strangers and asking; “any of you guys CRT brothers?” The times I did, I received puzzled looks from the strangers. I wondered if I should try a different approach and inquire more specifically such as; “anyone here members of the internet forum/bulletin board Costa Rica Ticas, the #1 source of information on Costa Rica!? A Gentlemen’s Guide to Costa Rica!” But, alas, to me it always felt very awkward approaching strangers, especially at a the BM where most guys are or appear to be on the hunt for girls and not some guy coming inquiring about if they do or do not frequent an internet site.

I remember walking into the SL in 2005 during the NFL playoffs on a Sunday afternoon. They even had a banner saying “Welcome CRT’ers “or something like that. The guys I did approach at the bar said; I’ve heard of CRT, but no, I’ve never seen the site.” I did meet Bill once, who was a helluva nice guy.

I was in CR last month and ran solo for a couple of days as my fishing buddies returned home on a Sunday and I decided to stay and roam the gulch on my own. I again walked into the SL while the NFL playoffs were on and the place was packed with Gringos. I knew there had to be many CRT members there, but I couldn’t even find a spot at the bar to eat lunch. It appeared that all eyes were on the TV’s and again, to me it felt awkward approaching strangers. So I headed to the BM where I sat at the bar and watched the game. Hell, I even wondered if RollTide was in the bar.

I’ve been to ZB and did meet some guys that were registered on CRT but said that they have never posted. Good guys none the less. Oh, but I did meet Eddie and in fact, we traded cigars and he gave me good advice on a chica.

I seem to strike up conversations with the guys that appear to be on fishing trips. You know the look; sunburned face, fishing shirt on, that type. The strangers I have met, to a man, all seem to be good guys.

But I have to admit; I am curious and felt it would be interesting to meet face to face the frequent posters here on CRT. You know, the guys that post frequently and it almost seems as if you actually know them. Guys such as Vegas Bob, Mucho Gusto, Orange, Get Rhythm, PacoLoco, Ruffnutz, Florida, Zippy, LatinHeat69, Dapanz1, El Ciego, Bilko, Prolijo, BKtuna, Irish Drifter, RBC 100, Muffdiver, Witling, and Thirdworld (in Jaco) just to name a few.

I guess I need to plan a trip during the Super Bowl, or CRT anniversary or some other organized event.

I did think of proposing that there be signal to identify CRT guys such as; touch your nose, as they did in the movie, The Sting. But, I realized, who wants to shake hands with a guy after he just touched his nose?

But, I do need to say that I personally, have benefited greatly from my CRT membership and am indebted for the advice given on where to go in CR, but maybe the best advice I’ve received is where NOT to go.

Pura Vida

OFT