Johnshaft and other "Vets" ,

Will be in Rio the same day (Feb. 3rd) for a month . Would love to hang out and tell 'war stories' . A buddy of mine (1st trip) and I will need an apartment and your contacts could be valuable . The idea of being around the corner from Help is very appealing .

We usually do well with the talehensia , so no worries about us . We are experienced travelers and would benefit from your knowledge of the recent hotspots .

Hope to hear from you before we leave from CA .

Newlander my man, you're a little...no, you're very late. This happens to be the busy season, and apartments are extremely scarce. I'll tell you the ones I know:

info@ez-riorentals.com--The guy's name is Kenn. Cool guy who may be able to get you something. If he can't get you anything, it's probably gonna be tough.

rent-apart@hotmail.com--his name is Oscar Christansen. Never dealt with him, but he seems like a nice guy. I'd say it's worth a try.

regency@openlink.com.br--I met this guy on avenida atlantica one day. Seems like a nice guy. Possibly worth a try as a last resort. His name is David Diamante.

Maybe some of the other guys can help you here.

Good luck


(Message edited by johnshaft on January 28, 2004)

NL...

David Diamante is an old hand in Av. Atlantica. He knows Rio like the back of his hand. He speaks seven languages and is a very nice gentlemen. He works at the Regency Jewelry towards the southend of Av. Atlantica. David is highly recommended. Email him.

I've had good results with Vera Campos, Vera@rioapart.com. She speaks English well, and picks you up at the airport to take you to your place.

Will be in Rio / S.P. on Feb. 3rd for one month .
Look for a tall/big blonde dude and black haired friend at the ALCAZAR . Come by and say hello . Would like to hang with the other HOMBRES ! Chris & Rob

will be in rio on feb 12. does anyone have a number for a private car instead of the yellow taxis?

Diversity, call Arnold at 9961-3193. He has a new van, silver. Very nice. He also lived and worked in California for several years and speaks great english. You can also email Arnold at advicebrazil@hotmail.com

I'll be in Rio from Feb 4 - Feb 25. This will be my first trip. I look forward to meeting all you vets.

(Message edited by bama585655 on February 03, 2004)

Newlander, I'm rolling into Rio on 2/27. I'll look for you at Alcazar if youre still in town.

Ill be down for my first trip in march 26 - april 9th looking forward to meeting whoever is around ,cant wait

Will anyone be in Rio from 3/4 - 3/15 or Sao Paulo from 3/15 - 3/22? My first trip to S. America but I am an old pro in Europe (both east and west). Would like to meet up with some good ol' Americans to party with while I'm down there.

Okay, I finally have my next trip nailed down. March 10-16, just a short one but I'm way to busy with work to take to much time off next month.

My master plan, as of tonight, is a quick trip up the coast to Buzios for the first two days and nights, then back to Ipanema for the rest of the trip. I hope Michele's broken toe is mended by then!

hey i'm going to rio in april anybody looking for a partner? ive never been to Rio and I want to have a good time,let me know.

I'll be leaving March 10 and staying to the 20th. See you guys in Rio. Catocony we might be on the same flight? 860 - Hemp

Hemp, I'm actually flying through Miami this time down. I had a leftover ticket from my old job that I used to pay for most of the flight. $974 for the flight, and I've been monitoring every day every where for a month and a half and they just would not go south of $900. After the voucher, only about $400 out of pocket. Not bad.

I'll be landing in Miami about the time you're boarding 860 at Dulles, and I'll beat you to Rio by about 4 hours. Too bad the centro termas don't open mid-morning, I would probably make a quick run and have the favorita pick me up downtown sometime in the afternoon for the drive up the coast. Oh well, better to hit the road as soon as I land, because if I hit the termas immediately I might forget all about the fav

Cat I'm sure I'll bump into you at the office or Luomo during your trip. I look forward to meeting you. Have a good trip. - Hemp

Will be in Rio from March 19 to 25. Was able to score a ticket from Kansas City through Houston to Rio for $590. If anyone wants to meet up let me know, otherwise I'm sure I'll see you around the office or in the termas.

EA

Cat,
The real-a-minute places downtown are open by 10 a.m. Mabe you should head from the airport to 85 Rua Buenos Aires?

sf4dfish will be in SP March 19/20. I will be "holing" up at the SP Hilton:-)

Downandup will be back 4/2 - 4/10. Buddy and I are heading down. This is my 4th trip to Rio, his first mongering adventure. Phone number there is 8115-0935.

Downandup, you do know that that is Easter Week, right? Not the best time for mongering, as a lot of the girls will be with their families that week.

Catocony,

Yeah, that will be a bad time, I was going to head down the following week but I hear that's even worse.

I don't need to worry, I have a girlfriend and will get more action than I need. It's my buddy I'm looking out for and the Terma's will be open until the following Friday and we leave that Saturday.

Just as long as you know the B-team of garotas may be playing that week. It's still a great team, but not the best that can be.

hemp-look forward to your arrival.

Bwana and Cat...
Sadly 85 Rua Buenos Aires is rumored to be closing on March 1st. No elevator and the tenents arent paying rent. I will try to keep you degenerate bastards posted on where the hot chicks end up. They have 4 hotties now.

Sandman - Are you going to be in town? If so GREAT. I finally get to meet the Legend. Thanks Sandman - Hemp

legend? puuuuuuugggggghhhhhhh!!!!

Hemp, I dont know you but you must be one flakey SOB to idolize the likes of Sandman. I hope you and he both go straight to hell.

Love
SOG

SOG - I am very greatful that I have never met you. To call a guy a flake, a SOB that you never met crosses the line in my book. I hope we never meet at "The Office" you BASTARD. puuuuuuuuggggggghhhhh to you too. Love Hemp

SOG - Umm... like... hate to break it to ya, but Hemp is right about Sandman being a legend. Hombre even says so:

"Sandman: The Legendary, Omnipotent, Shouting Deity and 3-time Award Winning Reporter"

SOG YOU on the other hand, have never produced ANY worthwhile internet media content.

Hemp don't let trolls like SOG get to you. I bet he's just some snivelling little jerk-off stuck in a little 12th floor cubicle somewhere, jacking off to Sandmans' many photos and trip reports. And I mean that in the NICEST way possible.

Thanks DG - I hope you are feeling better. Don't worry guys like SOG don't bother me. Your absolutely right about this guy - he is probably a big FAILURE in life. - Hemp

So 85 Rua B.A. is closing - fuck, I hear they were planning on their annual changing of the sheets on the Monday when I'll be there.

You know what's scary? DonGringo mentioned the sheets and the cockroaches and everything and I mentioned my method for dealing with slightly-less elegant surroundings such as 85. DonGringo says he uses the exact same method - stand the girl up in the middle of the room, have her bend over and grab her ankles and do a standup fuck (pussy or ass, you're choice) so as to avoid having to really touch anything other than the girl.

I find it somewhat disturbing that DonGringo and I utilize some of the same practices.

Cat,
Hardly a novel method...I was doing the same 20 years ago in the TJ hotels. I also used the same strategy during the couple of tips I've made to VM, where I make sure to leave my sandals on and just have the girl lean over the bed and drill her from behind.

SOG, let me know about 85; it would be a shame to lose some of the talent there.

Bwana - how about the wash up afterwards? I bet you probably carry 'wet-wipes' in your fannypack so you can shine your sword before returning it to your sheath. You remain an inspiration, bro.

Cat didja ever try having them balance on one leg in the middle of the room? Only Adrianna was limber enough to get her leg up over her own shoulder in that position (see Adriana17 and 15 pics), but I keep trying to see if another limber lady can match her style.

How did your gonad surgery go DG?

Remarkably well, thanks for asking Aldaron.

I admit that having the unit on ice for a few days did 'little' to bolster my shrinking confidence. The mere fact that I can rest peacefully on a cold night, secure in the knowledge that my left nut will not dissapear through my hernia and cuddle up to my kidney for warmth?, is reward enough for undergoing the knife.

I'm eagerly awaiting the next opportunity to fire off a few rounds from the newly repaired cannon.

DG,
Yes, those wet-wipes are an essential in VM and the real-a-minute places. As a former Eagle Scout, I'm always prepared.

Glad to hear you'll be firing with both barrels on your next trip. Hope we cross paths again some time.

i will be in Rio for the 2nd time starting 2/27 thru 3/6-anybody on the board wanna meet at the termas and chat-let me know

will be in rio 3/4 to 3/22. heading to centro [4x4] that thur from the office around 3 pm.

Hey Sweet why so late - You should leave around 2 pm .............. Hemp

Sweet, I think you need to create a new category, US trip buddies, to let us know the few times you're back in the US!

Due to Sweets frequent trips everyone should invest in - Wine Companies - Continental Airlines - "No Doze" Drug Company - Condom Manufactures - and watch your wealth grow. Sweet see you in Rio buddy @ 4:00 pm Luomo on the 11th. - Hemp

Oh yeah, I think I'm going to pass on spending the first couple of days in Buzios. I'll be at Luomo at opening on the 11th as well.

Msorayas,
Im arriving in Rio the same day as you, and leaving on 3/5. We should meet up for a terma tour. Meet at Alcazar?

Mangaman

I am scheduled to be in Rio friday- I will be mainly at 4 by 4 and Solarium- anyone wanna chat come on by-i am from Arizona-6 feet tall, white skin with black hair.

Be making my first trip late April into first week of May. Any of you veterans have insight into that time of year?

Randalst, GO! YOU WILL HAVE A BLAST:-) It is a good time to go there, before the Easter mongers arrive.

Do your research, T's in the afternoon, and "help" yourself at Help at night.

Its good to read about all of your experiences good and bad in Rio. This will be my second trip to paradise and I'm looking for a decent apartment close to Help, Meta Pataca, etc. Any recommendations. Will be there 23 March-30 March.
PS-will need a 4 bedroom or two. Pictures sold the stories!!

Hey Darknight. Check out gringomanagement.com. They have some great apartments. I'll in Rio, March 18th to the 24th.

Cold20

I will be in Rio in a few weeks. Can anybody give me an idea about the delays I can expect at the airport upon arrival?

Took me about hour and a half total last week. Photo and fingerprint line moves pretty fast.