I am skipping winter this year.
10-16-09, 01:48 AM
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I am skipping winter this year.
I quit my job.
Sold my house, for way less than what I paid for it.
I am putting all of my furniture, and appliances in storage.
I am now leaving for Buenos Aires next week, and the only thing I am taking besides my clothes are my bicycles.
The next six months will be nothing but riding and learning the Argentine version of Spanish.
After this Who knows maybe open a business, or a bar.
Ride reports will follow.
Sold my house, for way less than what I paid for it.
I am putting all of my furniture, and appliances in storage.
I am now leaving for Buenos Aires next week, and the only thing I am taking besides my clothes are my bicycles.
The next six months will be nothing but riding and learning the Argentine version of Spanish.
After this Who knows maybe open a business, or a bar.
Ride reports will follow.
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10-16-09, 01:58 AM
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good luck. fortune favours the brave.
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10-16-09, 02:22 AM
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Don't do anything drastic.
10-16-09, 02:27 AM
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Hasta la vista!
You need to stay in Argentina at least until the World Cup, nothing like football and Latin passion!
You need to stay in Argentina at least until the World Cup, nothing like football and Latin passion!
10-16-09, 03:52 AM
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Sounds like an adventure. Some may think you're nuts for quitting your job. I think it's brave. You may be one of the fortunate ones to escape the redundant madness of our lives. You're brave enough to make the change, good for you! 
10-16-09, 04:02 AM
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Good luck.
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10-16-09, 05:01 AM
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I quit my job.
Sold my house, for way less than what I paid for it.
I am putting all of my furniture, and appliances in storage.
I am now leaving for Buenos Aires next week, and the only thing I am taking besides my clothes are my bicycles.
The next six months will be nothing but riding and learning the Argentine version of Spanish.
After this Who knows maybe open a business, or a bar.
Ride reports will follow.
Sold my house, for way less than what I paid for it.
I am putting all of my furniture, and appliances in storage.
I am now leaving for Buenos Aires next week, and the only thing I am taking besides my clothes are my bicycles.
The next six months will be nothing but riding and learning the Argentine version of Spanish.
After this Who knows maybe open a business, or a bar.
Ride reports will follow.
Thats great. I did a similar thing a few years ago except I went to Sao Paulo Brasil.
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10-16-09, 06:58 AM
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Two things you need to know.
Dos cervesos, por favor, and donde esta el bano. But the second one isn't always that essential.
Dos cervesos, por favor, and donde esta el bano. But the second one isn't always that essential.
10-16-09, 07:36 AM
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10-16-09, 07:53 AM
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The key phrases to learn in any language: ordering the local drink of choice, and where's the bathroom.
Together you're set; One without the other can be problematic.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
10-16-09, 07:59 AM
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i approve of this plan. 
btw, i would love to hear what the reaction was at work.
btw, i would love to hear what the reaction was at work.
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10-16-09, 08:21 AM
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freeking sweet!!!
I would love to do something similar...
just a few more years and I can...
have a great time!!!
I would love to do something similar...
just a few more years and I can...
have a great time!!!
10-16-09, 08:29 AM
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I'd join you, but I don't think the wife and kids would appreciate not having a home, cars, appliances, or a husband / dad around.
Ya' frickin' lucky Bastid...
Ya' frickin' lucky Bastid...
10-16-09, 08:33 AM
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I am jealus. Your doing what I wish I had done when I could have. Now lifes responsabilitys has made those dreams of living in a different lattatude just that, a dream..... for now at least. Go chase your dreams while you can and never look back. Breath in, breath out, move on
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10-16-09, 09:03 AM
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stole your bike
I quit my job.
Sold my house, for way less than what I paid for it.
I am putting all of my furniture, and appliances in storage.
I am now leaving for Buenos Aires next week, and the only thing I am taking besides my clothes are my bicycles.
The next six months will be nothing but riding and learning the Argentine version of Spanish.
After this Who knows maybe open a business, or a bar.
Ride reports will follow.
Sold my house, for way less than what I paid for it.
I am putting all of my furniture, and appliances in storage.
I am now leaving for Buenos Aires next week, and the only thing I am taking besides my clothes are my bicycles.
The next six months will be nothing but riding and learning the Argentine version of Spanish.
After this Who knows maybe open a business, or a bar.
Ride reports will follow.
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10-16-09, 09:04 AM
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Speaking from experience I expect this will be one of the most memorable times or your life. Good luck.
10-16-09, 09:33 AM
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Im happy for you man. I think you are making a great choice. Good luck on your adventure.
