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**Yanqui69** · 08-31-17 17:55

Originally Posted by CharlesPooter [View Original Post]

You know I have the greatest respect for your opinions, and that sounds sensible in theory, but I have never found it to be the case in practice. If a chica steers me in a different direction I have always found she has had an ulterior motive, possibly an innocent one, like steering me away from the people I want to meet towards the ones she is comfortable with.

I remember once I took a chica to Sosua to have dinner with a group of American friends and (other) board members. We arrived late and the lane to the apartments seemed blocked by a bunch of inebriated rowdies. My chica refused to take another step until I explained that these were the people we had come to meet!

Also I think references to "situations to be avoided" and "trouble" may be alarming to newbies and those undecided whether to make a first visit. The DR is very safe unless you are totally reckless, get drunk or get involved with dealing in banned substances or with girls.

Not a problem, Sir Charles. Our opinions are the product of our respective experiences. I will relate mine to explain my opinion.

I had rented a car (Budget, extra liability) and was driving through Nagua with a chica. I was at an intersection in the left lane, left turn signal on, waiting for the opposing traffic to stop, to make my turn. As the opposing traffic stopped, I started to make my turn, - and a motoconcho slammed into my door at a 45 degree angle, denting the door, tearing off the rear view mirror, and sending the idiot driver and his passenger sliding along the asphalt.

Oh shit! I was shocked, trying to figure out what to do next. I was thinking about cops, legal action, thousands of dollars, days / weeks in the DR past, etc, when my chica companion sprang into action.

She asked about the nearest clinic, and we began to load the passenger and idiot motoconcho driver into the rental car to take them to the clinic.

Thankfully, their injuries were minor, mostly 'road rash' from the asphalt. Both got treatment at the clinic, to include x-rays. I paid for the treatment, just wanting to get the hell out of there. (The medical bill came to less than $200 US, as I recall. I even gave the female passenger a little money, to keep her in a good mood). (I will keep the story short, skipping the crap I got from the idiot, who wanted his bike repaired at my expense).

Important point, the chica knew if the cops got involved, it could get really ugly. By taking those involved to a private clinic, we avoided the mandatory police report at a hospital. Likewise, we never saw a cop during the process. Once the clinic was taken care of, we continued on our way. I was out a little cash, but considered myself very lucky, considering the alternative. Thank God that the chica was savvy enough to spare me a horrible experience.

A shorter story. A chica-novia in Santiago berated me for exiting a taxi and opening my wallet to ask how much I owed him. She said I should ALWAYS pay the cabbie before exiting, as a safety precaution. (A neighbor of hers was shot to death outside her front door, and she has had several close calls in Santiago with crime, so she is very aware of her surroundings).

It depends on the chica of course. If she is clueless, so be it, but if she is smart and savvy, she can be your "canary in the coal mine" and save you a lot of grief.

Just my experience. I know well that you are a full time resident, and you have your own insights.

Take care,

Y69.

**Charles Pooter** · 08-31-17 16:29

Originally Posted by JustIncognito [View Original Post]

Glad I bought travel insurance for the flight. There's a hurricane coming. I think I should cancel my trip. I don't want to get stuck in a shit storm!

No hurricanes due in Puerto Plata in the near future. Thursday 9th Sept could be very rainy, but that is just one day.

**Just Incognito** · 08-31-17 12:14

Glad I bought travel insurance for the flight. There's a hurricane coming. I think I should cancel my trip. I don't want to get stuck in a shit storm!

**Ghana2017** · 08-31-17 02:37

Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]

But everyone usually goes with their best option. I would prefer to be with Beyonce, but that is not an option that is available to me at the moment, so I settle for other chicks.

This shit is really hilarious to me. When I am meeting chicks online my first line is always, "Hello. What are you doing?" I swear that 99% of the chicks do not answer the question. They will say either: 1. Hello. 2. Hello, how are you. Or 3. Ramble on about some other shit. Then I will say well what about the question I asked? They will respond what question? I say scroll up you dumb bich.

Others will respond to it as if I asked "HOW are you doing?" Then there are others that initiate the conversation. They will say hello. I will respond with hello. They will say hello again. Then I will say hello again. After that goes back and forth several times they will ask you do not know how to say anything other than hello? I'm like bich you contacted me and you are not saying anything except hello..

Well spoken Mr. International I couldn't agree with you more!

**Charles Pooter** · 08-29-17 22:22

Originally Posted by Yanqui69 [View Original Post]

I also recommend to take a chica along, as a "guide" in the sense that they know what areas / situations are to be avoided, and may spot trouble before a stranger will.

You know I have the greatest respect for your opinions, and that sounds sensible in theory, but I have never found it to be the case in practice. If a chica steers me in a different direction I have always found she has had an ulterior motive, possibly an innocent one, like steering me away from the people I want to meet towards the ones she is comfortable with.

I remember once I took a chica to Sosua to have dinner with a group of American friends and (other) board members. We arrived late and the lane to the apartments seemed blocked by a bunch of inebriated rowdies. My chica refused to take another step until I explained that these were the people we had come to meet!

Also I think references to "situations to be avoided" and "trouble" may be alarming to newbies and those undecided whether to make a first visit. The DR is very safe unless you are totally reckless, get drunk or get involved with dealing in banned substances or with [CodeWord902] girls.

**Oakie** · 08-29-17 22:04