Old 05-22-06, 03:49 AM
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crtreedude 
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I would try to get a discount for sure, but I don't really care. You should see the scratches on my bike! (And me if you want to be picky - yes, I have scars too)

Of course, you do realize that everyone up your way pays for this perfection? It cost a lot more to make sure things stay cosmetically perfect - and it comes out of your wallet. We experience it down here - want a home built to Tico specs? 10 to 14 thousand. Want a home built to North American specs? 60 to 250 thousand. Difference in experience? Well, your neighbors might be afraid to visit because they will be afraid of damaging your "perfect" home. Personally, I prefer my neighbors to be comfortable in my home. We have been here in Costa Rica (business and now living) for more than 4 years now. It sure does change how you look at things.

I wonder what the price tag is for that new bike experience?

just my dos colones (if you are not aware, that is only worth about 1/5 the amount as 2 cents...)
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