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06-08-14 05:11 #12594
Posts: 890The amount of noise to signal in this thread is astounding. I had to look back to Azn Safado's post on 25/05 to find decent intel, I think.
With all the people supposedly coming to town in the next few weeks -- and apparently using this forum to do your meet-up planning in public yeesh -- it would be great if you actually post actionable new intel. The SP thread is so much better, go see how they do it! Thanks.
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06-07-14 22:45 #12593
Posts: 40Papi & Gran Merino,
I assume you guys got my PM by now. I can meet both of you at at Balcony Bar.
Papi speaks Portugese so that should come in handy. I don't speak it.
To any veterans out there, it is ok for 4 guys to stroll around VM area? Or should the 4 of us cruise the area in packs of 2?
[QUOTE=Papi Muy Rico;1577503 I am available and willing to meet with you all.
I couldn't get tickets to Spain-Chile so I'll have to watch the game at the FIFA FAN FEST at Copa beach. I can wait for you there and go to Lapa later.
On Thursday 19th, I think a good meeting place would be the FIFA FAN FEST at Copacabana, which should be right in front of Balcony. I think noon would be a good time to meet. If we want to watch the england-uruguay game then we shoulb be at VM BEFORE 4 pm, so we must leave Copa at 3 pm the latest.
You can PM me if you agree or have another plan.[/quote]
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06-07-14 22:16 #12592
Posts: 17Do you have experience in VM? I am actually hoping to meet up with you and Thunder5 before the 19th but I'll send you my details as soon as I land and get a mobile SIM card.
Originally Posted by PapiMuyRico [View Original Post]
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06-07-14 14:51 #12591
Posts: 958Originally Posted by Thunder5 [View Original Post]
But as some advice, I would again reemphasize that Sunday and Monday are actually the worst days for punting in Rio, and Wed- Fri considered the best. This is in terms of the number of options you have and the quality of girls working. I know that you have to work around the World cup games, but I am worried that you have your scheduling backwards, and could miss out on some things.
Guys, help me out here.
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06-07-14 09:33 #12590
Posts: 82Originally Posted by GrandMenino [View Original Post]
I couldn't get tickets to Spain-Chile so I'll have to watch the game at the FIFA FAN FEST at Copa beach. I can wait for you there and go to Lapa later.
On Thursday 19th, I think a good meeting place would be the FIFA FAN FEST at Copacabana, which should be right in front of Balcony. I think noon would be a good time to meet. If we want to watch the england-uruguay game then we shoulb be at VM BEFORE 4 pm, so we must leave Copa at 3 pm the latest.
You can PM me if you agree or have another plan.
Location is going to be a headache for me. The only affordable place I found to stay in Rio is with a carioca friend's family in Vicente de Carvalho, which is about 90 minutes (according to google maps) from Copa by metro. So getting to Copa and meeting a group should be carefully planned.
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06-07-14 01:11 #12589
Posts: 17I'm ok with anything
I am in Rio 17 - 20 Junho so anything works for me.
BTW, does anyone have a spare ticket for the Spain / Chile match (I am paying of course).
Originally Posted by Thunder5 [View Original Post]
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06-07-14 01:09 #12588
Posts: 17Great
Thats fine with me. It would be nice if anyone else wants to go with us especially the veterans.
I am kinda worried I'll stand out because I am sure I'd staring like a newbie:0.
Originally Posted by Thunder5 [View Original Post]
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06-06-14 13:47 #12587
Posts: 40Balcony Bar Thurs June 19
GrandMenino,
I just sent you a pm. But I am confirming meeting you at Balcony Bar Thurs June 19 so we can go on a run to VM Villa Mimosa.
Keep in mind England plays Uruguay that day on TV in Sao Paolo.
Also I read peak traffic is 5 to 7, so if we catch a taxi at 5 pm, it may take 3 to 4 times as long to get to VM by taxi.
Originally Posted by GrandMenino [View Original Post]
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06-06-14 05:59 #12586
Posts: 40Ah man! The 2nd & 3rd stringers are out on Sunday in the termas
For 48 hrs, I am all elated that a terma is open on a Sunday when I arrive into GIG airport Sunday morning, and now I'm going to see the be & see level squads.
I am in Rio 8 nights, so I was saving Christ, Sugar Mountain, Santa Teresa and Lapa fun for Thurs, Fri, and Sat later in the week. (Going to Maracana stadium on Wed Jun 18 and Sunday June 22) And squeezing in 2 Termas, 1 Prive, 1 VM run, and 1 Balcony girl, is my latest tentative plan.
Manny51 - appreciate your advice. And yes I know, protests, ridiculous world cup alcohol, coconut, and beer prices, and muggings are other obstacles to overcome the 8 nights I'm there.
(still trying to find a wingman for Sunday evening and / or a Monday 11 am prive run).
Finally- (Tuesday I know all bets are off, for prives and termas, as Brazil plays Mexico that day at 4 pm Tues. June 17, so I assume all the terma & prive girls are at home with their loved ones to watch the Brazil national team play).
Originally Posted by Manny51 [View Original Post]
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06-06-14 05:16 #12585
Posts: 40VM run and drinks June 18 to June 22
MichaelSchoefs & Grandmenino & Papi Muy Rico,
Not sure if you are going to the Spain / Chile game Wed. (I am going).
So Wed June 18 will be difficult for a VM run. (I can meet you guys that night in Lapa or Balcony).
I've heard / read that late afternoon (4 pm?) is an optimal time to go to VM. So Thurs June 19 works for me. England plays Uruguay in Sao Paolo that day, so perhaps we can watch the game in the VM area.
I am in Ipanema area for the week. Meeting up at Copa or Ipanema is convenient for me.
Since Grandmenino 1st mentioned the VM run idea, grandmenino should make the call on day and where to meet. If I can make it I'll go. If I can't oh well. I could always meet you guys for drinks Wed night or Thurs night in any event.
Also I have PM access, so PM me if you like.
Originally Posted by MichaelSchoefs [View Original Post]
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06-06-14 03:41 #12584
Posts: 958Originally Posted by Thunder5 [View Original Post]
2. Even if these places are open on Sunday, I am going to assume that the girls working that day are going to be second and third string, not the starters. If I were you, I would just take the day off and do some general tourist stuff. Rio is a wonderful city. Go see the Christ statue. Stop by the Gracie jujitsu studio. Stuff yourself silly with feijoada without having to worry about looking potbellied with your clothes off. That's what I say.
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06-05-14 19:26 #12583
Posts: 17Its a date!
Yes Let me know if anything changes.
Originally Posted by Thunder5 [View Original Post]
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06-05-14 08:04 #12582
Posts: 13Rio
Hello Grandmenino (and others),
I will be in Rio from 18 untill 24 June and I would like to visit VM also. Maybe we can check it out together. Or have a few drinks in Lapa / Balcony rs.
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06-05-14 07:06 #12581
Posts: 40I might be down for a VM visit on Thursday evening June 19
Shall we tentatively meet at Balcony Bar on Thursday June 19? (If you are staying in Ipanema, an Ipanema bar spot is more convenient for me).
Originally Posted by GrandMenino [View Original Post]
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06-05-14 06:55 #12580
Posts: 40E-mailed 4x4 to see if they are open on Sunday June 15 as well
I just sent 4x4 an e-mail asking if they are open on June 15. Hopefully they respond.
(If anybody is in Rio, and has 3 minutes to spare, to call the termas in town, would love to know this info, if you are so inclined.).
Otherwise, I'll probably just go to Balcony Bar that Sunday, and give an employee 5 terma numbers to call, to verify if they are open that day.
So far this forum has confirmed Solarium & Monte Carlo both plan to be open that Sunday June 15. I hope my 1st terma visit will be a good one.
Originally Posted by FLRoadWarrior [View Original Post]