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Jamrock60
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:25 am 
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Good ice breaker.. Don't see any other benefit.. :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow:

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 10:24 am 
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Neon Ninja wrote:
Howdy again,

I have a problem, which may amuse some; but I would like some advice handling prior to any Costa Rica visit.

In order to help me, I'm going to have to reveal my real name here in the message boards, as that is the crux of my problem.

My real name is Oscar Arias... :shock:

Those of you who have even a cursory knowledge of Costa Rica politics will instantly see what my problem is... :? :oops:

Am I going to get hassled by Immigration, police, hotel staff, girls?

No, I'm not related to "El Presidente". Nor was I named after him, as he was not a famous person when I was born. Heck, I only speak middling Spanish at best.

....of course I COULD play it up with the chicas... if that would get me somewhere..
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At any rate, any advice or suggestions would be appreciated! :D

-=/NN


My guess would be a cavity search is in your future……… :shock:

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:04 pm 
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Neon Ninja wrote:
Howdy again,

My real name is Oscar Arias... :shock:

Those of you who have even a cursory knowledge of Costa Rica politics will instantly see what my problem is... :? :oops:

Am I going to get hassled by Immigration, police, hotel staff, girls?

No, I'm not related to "El Presidente". Nor was I named after him, as he was not a famous person when I was born. Heck, I only speak middling Spanish at best.

....of course I COULD play it up with the chicas... if that would get me somewhere..
:twisted:

At any rate, any advice or suggestions would be appreciated! :D

-=/NN


Tell them that you are El Presidente's nephew and that you have to have an assumed identity for security purposes. Tell the chicas that your assumed name is Heywood Jablomi and they will get the idea.
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Nhhank
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:22 pm 
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Hola Oscar
Keep your name to yourself once in country
Everyone goes by thier first name when in town
Be cool
You are only the Prez for a few more months..... go out low key ......
with a bang :D
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Neon Ninja
PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 3:08 pm 
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As an update to this, I just got off the phone with the reservations lady at HDR.

I don't think she believed I was giving her my real name. :?

So already my name is giving me problems, and I'm not even in country yet... :oops: :roll:

Still I managed to get a confirmation number.... Found out that I can't smoke in any rooms except the deluxe balcony ones. :evil: : :roll: Being "el Presidente" does not help. :(

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Jay2ee
PostPosted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:07 am 
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Ask Cujo about this issue. His real name is Laura Chinchilla.
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Neon Ninja
PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:48 am 
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Well, I finally made it here, so far the lady at immigration, the front desk people at the Del Rey, and the tour desk lady have all been amused. :cry:
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:19 am 
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glad it all worked out for you...btw...there's a guy at the front desk there that goes by julio caesar...

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