Sosua Reports

[JjBee62]

Did you actually associate the 2nd amendment with gun violence? I hope that I'm misunderstanding what your point is with that correlation.

Well he does have a valid point. Any attempt to address the issue of gun death and injury in the US is met by a bunch of well-funded lobbyists, correction, concerned American patriots, waving the 2nd Amendment.

The end result, about 100 dead and 200 injured every day. When compared to other first world countries, the numbers are disgraceful.

Back to the subject of Sosua. Is Izzy still working at Chez Mon Real? Small, skinny guu, will talk your ear off. Nice guy. He was threatening to quit in September over a disagreement with his boss.

[Tim P14]

Not to mention the thousands mowed down by citizens exercising their rights under the Second Amendment to fill their neighbours with lead.

Did you actually associate the 2nd amendment with gun violence? I hope that I'm misunderstanding what your point is with that correlation.

[Tempoecorto]

Now back to arguing how much we should pay a pro vs a semi-pro after the optimal number of interviews one is given.

LOL! A rather perennial question eh?

[Parkinsons]

Please! How many people died in road accidents over the weekend in the good ol' US of A or is it the fabled "exceptionalism" that makes even one disappearance noteworthy?

Well, you can argue that his life is no more important than any of Allah's freedom fighters. That's not my point to make. I only thought the "strange interaction with a woman" subtext would be of peculiar interest or raise an eyebrow or two amongst our fellow ISG readers.

Now back to arguing how much we should pay a pro vs a semi-pro after the optimal number of interviews one is given.

[Charles Pooter]

"Strange interaction" . Hilarious! Seems he fell in love with a chica and decided to give up his family and surfing as well.

Nothing strange about falling in love. Now if they were enjoying anal sex while dressed only in snorkel masks and frogman flippers, that would be strange for Cabarete (not so much for Sosua).

[Charles Pooter]

Please! How many people died in road accidents over the weekend in the good ol' US of A

Not to mention the thousands mowed down by citizens exercising their rights under the Second Amendment to fill their neighbours with lead.

[Tempoecorto]

"Darryl Fornatora, an avid surfer, was vacationing in Cabarete with a flight home scheduled for Sunday...

Please! How many people died in road accidents over the weekend in the good ol' US of A or is it the fabled "exceptionalism" that makes even one disappearance noteworthy?

[MS Clive]

"Darryl Fornatora, an avid surfer, was vacationing in Cabarete with a flight home scheduled for Sunday, but investigators say he never got on the plane.

He was last seen on Thursday during a "strange interaction" with a woman on the beach, officials said. ".

Please help.

http://m.wpbf.com/news/wpb-man-repor...ublic/37749318

"Strange interaction" . Hilarious! Seems he fell in love with a chica and decided to give up his family and surfing as well.

[OldKool]

DR can be a dangerous place, Np matter where you are always watch your back.

"Darryl Fornatora, an avid surfer, was vacationing in Cabarete with a flight home scheduled for Sunday, but investigators say he never got on the plane.

He was last seen on Thursday during a "strange interaction" with a woman on the beach, officials said. ".

Please help.

http://m.wpbf.com/news/wpb-man-repor...ublic/37749318

[Parkinsons]

"Darryl Fornatora, an avid surfer, was vacationing in Cabarete with a flight home scheduled for Sunday, but investigators say he never got on the plane.

He was last seen on Thursday during a "strange interaction" with a woman on the beach, officials said. ".

Please help.

http://m.wpbf.com/news/wpb-man-repor...ublic/37749318

[Charles Pooter]

Well, I'm heading out this morning. Reports when I get back, thanks again.

Good luck. We are as excited about it as you are.

[HotRockIt]

Well, I'm heading out this morning. Reports when I get back, thanks again.

[George03]

It is pretty loud at times until late in the morning when I was there last summer. I finally complained to the security guards and they had it turned down.

How about the New Garden Hotel? In previous years when I arranged to meet other mongers there I was soon driven out by the loud music. Do they still tolerate it there? If so, may be his best option if he wants frat parties.

[JjBee62]

I'm just trying to do it the right way guys. I'm not the obnoxious butthole coming down to throw a wild party, pay high prices and ruin everything. Quite the opposite, I'm very nervous more than anything to be going at this solo. So I'm just trying to get as much info as possible. I just want to blend in and participate, I don't like to stand out. And I greatly appreciate all of the advice given to me thus far from you guys.

Tips for blending in:

Hang out at breakfast at Casa Cayena. Many of the guests are regulars with many years of experience. You will learn a lot just listening.

Don't let yourself get tangled up with the girls on the street. It can be overwhelming, having a girl try to grab your arm every 10 feet. Just tell them no and keep moving. Most will get the hint after a few steps.

Same advice for the touts. Just tell them no when they try to sell you something.

Find a good spot and just watch and listen. You will quickly figure things out.

Pace yourself. The beer and the girls go down easy. No need to rush through your beer, or rush to grab a girl. If you're in a hurry, the price goes up and the quality goes down.

If the girl is in a hurry to get you out of the bar, she'll probably be in a hurry to get back to the bar. Take the time to find one with some chemistry.

See the town. Check out Sinatra's for a nice dinner and drunk Canadians doing bad karaoke. Take a moto up the hill and check out Castillo del Mundo King. Just tell them "El Museo" and point up the hill. You can get some good pictures for the people who won't understand your real reason for the trip. Go to the beach. Check out the little pubs and bars. A lot of ex-pats prefer the quieter spots.

Lastly, watch your step. You'll understand why when you encounter the first curb.

[Frannie]

I honestly have no interest in photography....

I'm bringing the professional camera...

OK, I though you might be a professional photographer. Most people these days use cell phones to take pictures and don't bother with expensive photographic equipment unless they are enthusiasts. Anyway, enjoy your trip.