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"There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
"It's no secret that the great American pastime is no longer baseball. Now it's sanctimony." -- Guy Periwinkle, The Nix.
"Juilliardk N I ibuprofen Hyu I U unhurt u" - creekster
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Originally posted by San Juan Sun View PostReasons Grand Cayman is better than Costa Rica:
Caymanians speak English
Potable water
No volcanoes
World class scuba
Lots of offshore banks means Caymanians know how to keep their mouth shut
Costa Ricans speak the language of Pura Vida
Potable water
Volcanoes are frickin' awesome
World class scuba
I prefer my banks on dry land
They drive on the right side of the road
You're not on an island
No hurricanes
No damned British subjects
Spend dollars, no euros
No filthy hairy Europeans screaming and playing soccer on your beaches
Privacy in the out of doors
Costa Rica's passport stamp is way cooler than the stupid British "Leave to Enter" stamp."Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View PostThat's precisely my point!"Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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Seriously wuap, CR looks a like a wonderful vacation spot. I might have to put that on our list."There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
"It's no secret that the great American pastime is no longer baseball. Now it's sanctimony." -- Guy Periwinkle, The Nix.
"Juilliardk N I ibuprofen Hyu I U unhurt u" - creekster
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostOh, and a couple more great things about Costa Rica, you know someone who can guide you to non-touristy places with affordable privacy, and who is great friends with a taxi driver who can drive you right to the door of the places you want to go, who is trustworthy, and who has a 4x4 Mitsubishi Montero in case you want to go off-road.
I owe Costa Rica for saving me from a life of computer programming. I have to repay that debt. Belize is like shopping at JCPenney.One of the grandest benefits of the enlightenment was the realization that our moral sense must be based on the welfare of living individuals, not on their immortal souls. Honest and passionate folks can strongly disagree regarding spiritual matters, so it's imperative that we not allow such considerations to infringe on the real happiness of real people.
Woot
I believe religion has much inherent good and has born many good fruits.
SU
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In all seriousness, if you want to go to Costa Rica, just PM me, and I'll give you my cell # and we can plan a trip for you. My services are free.
Mac"Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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I was hoping wuap would speak up...
I've already been to Belize (sort of...on a cruise) and saw the Lamanai ruins (coincidentally named? I think not!)--I'd go back, but not before I see some other places. Costa Rica has been in the back of my mind for a long time, and I actually like the idea of fewer English speakers. While I want relaxing, I don't want a bunch of tourists around, and it'd be nice to get a little cultural flavor. It also seems relatively easy to get to (fly in to San Jose?).
I still want relaxing though. And my Spanish is ok, but far from fluent. Cultural flavor is nice, but I don't want to be holed up in some hut somewhere with GI issues. Is there a happy medium, wuap? Some place nice but not loaded up with tourists? Is May a good time to go? We're looking at May 2-10, so knocking off two days for travel on the ends, is that enough time?At least the Big Ten went after a big-time addition in Nebraska; the Pac-10 wanted a game so badly, it added Utah
-Berry Trammel, 12/3/10
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostIn all seriousness, if you want to go to Costa Rica, just PM me, and I'll give you my cell # and we can plan a trip for you. My services are free.
MacAt least the Big Ten went after a big-time addition in Nebraska; the Pac-10 wanted a game so badly, it added Utah
-Berry Trammel, 12/3/10
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Originally posted by TripletDaddy View PostBefore thinking about going on a vacation, you need to make sure you have transportation that will take you to either the airport or your destination. Do you?
Am I invited again?Last edited by smokymountainrain; 04-07-2011, 03:06 PM.I'm like LeBron James.
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My wife and I are planning on getting to get out of town the first week in August for her birthday. I was literally (yes, literally) in the middle of booking our flight to Vegas, when she texted and said, "What about San Diego instead of LV". I think SD is a beautiful city, and it certainly will have far better weather in August, but it seems like there is more fun things to do in Vegas. I've seen Shamu before, and going to Lego land, sans kids, should put you on some kind of special Chris Hansen watchlist. Am I crazy for wanting to go to one of the ugliest, most socially reprehensible cities in the US, instead of enjoying one of the most scenic?
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Originally posted by Art Vandelay View PostMy wife and I are planning on getting to get out of town the first week in August for her birthday. I was literally (yes, literally) in the middle of booking our flight to Vegas, when she texted and said, "What about San Diego instead of LV". I think SD is a beautiful city, and it certainly will have far better weather in August, but it seems like there is more fun things to do in Vegas. I've seen Shamu before, and going to Lego land, sans kids, should put you on some kind of special Chris Hansen watchlist. Am I crazy for wanting to go to one of the ugliest, most socially reprehensible cities in the US, instead of enjoying one of the most scenic?"There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
"It's no secret that the great American pastime is no longer baseball. Now it's sanctimony." -- Guy Periwinkle, The Nix.
"Juilliardk N I ibuprofen Hyu I U unhurt u" - creekster
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Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View PostYes.Prepare to put mustard on those words, for you will soon be consuming them, along with this slice of humble pie that comes direct from the oven of shame set at gas mark “egg on your face”! -- Moss
There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body. Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese. --Coach Finstock
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What are the must dos in San Diego? Last time we went there - many years ago- we were on a shoestring budget. I recall walking around the Oil Lamp(?) district, hitting Sea World, and seeing some gigantic aircraft carriers from a distance.
I dislike much about Vegas, but I love how there is always something to do, every night of the week. My plan is to have my wife hang out at the spa during the day, while I get an early am round of golf if, spend the days relaxing around the pool, then have a nice dinner and watch a show or concert, at night.
Airfare is about the same to both, but nice hotel/spas are >50% less in Vegas.
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Originally posted by Art Vandelay View PostWhat are the must dos in San Diego? Last time we went there - many years ago- we were on a shoestring budget. I recall walking around the Oil Lamp(?) district, hitting Sea World, and seeing some gigantic aircraft carriers from a distance.
I dislike much about Vegas, but I love how there is always something to do, every night of the week. My plan is to have my wife hang out at the spa during the day, while I get an early am round of golf if, spend the days relaxing around the pool, then have a nice dinner and watch a show or concert, at night.
Airfare is about the same to both, but nice hotel/spas are >50% less in Vegas."There is no creature more arrogant than a self-righteous libertarian on the web, am I right? Those folks are just intolerable."
"It's no secret that the great American pastime is no longer baseball. Now it's sanctimony." -- Guy Periwinkle, The Nix.
"Juilliardk N I ibuprofen Hyu I U unhurt u" - creekster
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Originally posted by Art Vandelay View PostWhat are the must dos in San Diego?
Sounds great, right? The only downside to hanging out with me is that you will have to go to Legoland, Sea World and the zoo to find me.
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