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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!

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.

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!

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I'm town 16-21st

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

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.

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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!

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Rental house until Feb 4 then apt, with any luck.

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Okay, I'm not losing my mind (yet)! I took the "Feb 4" date to mean your departure from CR.

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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!

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Women are like beers. I've never had one that I didn't like. Just some that I like more than others! --Western

Cool, Western. What did they charge for school?

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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! At least for part of the day!

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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...

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!

Ah, you chil'uns will be down for the count by midnight and we will have the DR to ourselves.

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I NEED THE MONEY!" - John Lee Hooker

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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.

I'll be taking my Spanish classes at Blue Marlin University, with lab sessions scheduled at the Sportsmen's Lounge.

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

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Women are like beers. I've never had one that I didn't like. Just some that I like more than others! --Western