This is a discussion on Back overseas... within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Just arrived in Bogota last night. So far, with my VERY limited exposure, it's a pretty amazing place. Going to the range to qual tomorrow ...
Just arrived in Bogota last night. So far, with my VERY limited exposure, it's a pretty amazing place.
Going to the range to qual tomorrow - I hear it's a very nice facility run by the Colombian military (apparently their Cavalry branch is HQed/trained there). I'll keep you guys posted on anything interesting going on down here...
A man fires a rifle for many years, and he goes to war. And afterward he turns the rifle in at the armory, and he believes he's finished with the rifle. But no matter what else he might do with his hands - love a woman, build a house, change his son's diaper - his hands remember the rifle.
Don't drink the water?
Keep us posted
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Be Safe!
Hiram25
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Was down there years ago, only for a week. Seemed like the leading cause of death was heavy metal poisoning!Originally Posted by OPFOR
I did manage to send 50 kilos of good Columbian (coffee) home at a good price, through the US Embassy.
There was some great scenery in the area and good food around.
Columbian helo pilots are NUTS! More so than most US ones I've met.
Have fun!
Rick
EOD - Initial success or total failure
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+1Don't drink the water?
Keep us posted
Seriously though, stay safe and hop in and update us every now and then.
-The Mist (2007)"My God David, We're a Civilized society."
"Sure, As long as the machines are workin' and you can call 911. But you take those things away, you throw people in the dark, and you scare the **** out of them; no more rules...You'll see how primitive they can get."
Is Bogota really "over seas"? Thats just what popped into my critical thinker...
At any rate, I'd love to go there someday. I've heard its a very interesting place. Stay safe and keep us updated.
"Just blame Sixto"
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Well, heck, I flew over the Carribean to get here! That's a sea, right? :)
Yeah, I know it may not seem as exciting as some of my other posts, but I'll tell you that it's got most all of 'em whooped when it comes to quality of life...
Also, the range was pretty nice. Nothing fancy, but 200m and the freedom to do what we needed to do without interference. Can't ask for too much more.
Last edited by OPFOR; May 7th, 2010 at 04:29 PM.
A man fires a rifle for many years, and he goes to war. And afterward he turns the rifle in at the armory, and he believes he's finished with the rifle. But no matter what else he might do with his hands - love a woman, build a house, change his son's diaper - his hands remember the rifle.
Keep safe and have fun
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Lord, Grant me a good sword and no need to use it.
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Keep safe.
Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see!
-Tony Soprano
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I wanna go!
The preceding post may contain sarcasm; it's just better that way. However, it is still intended with construction and with the Love of my L-rd Y'shua.
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I wouldn't go to that country if someone paid me a million dollars.
That said, have fun and be safe. Hope you can do both.
"I pledge allegiance to the war banner of the united states of Totalitaria. And to the Republic, which no longer stands, several bankers, who are now god, indivisible, with Bernanke bucks and credit for all."
It ain't like it was 10 years ago, and even then it wasn't that bad. Media hype x1000, reality x1. I feel safer in my neighborhood here than in most big cities in the US.
A man fires a rifle for many years, and he goes to war. And afterward he turns the rifle in at the armory, and he believes he's finished with the rifle. But no matter what else he might do with his hands - love a woman, build a house, change his son's diaper - his hands remember the rifle.
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Stay safe, and, as always, watch your six!
John
Assault is a behavior, not a device.
"Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party
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Bogota is a fun place to be. I spent almost 3 months there in '98 and had a blast. The night life is fun and the foods are great. Stay safe and enjoy!!!
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