Latina Ladies and Body Modification

[Sgp911]

Hola Fellas,


Back again.I hope everybody is doin' well! Happy holidays and all that stuff. I'm still stuck in California. Kid issue. My daughter graduated and was just a couple of weeks away from joining the U.S. Army before she changed her mind. Ugh. Anyways, I got her into school, so all is well. My first trip down south is now set for late January, early February.


I have a question for the guys in the know, the guys who have been there and done that in South America, so to speak.  How do the women down south , in general, view latino men with tattoos? American men with tattoos?


As far as social stratification goes, do the feelings about body modification vary from the upper and lower class, as well as the in-between?


I'm curious for a variety of reasons, one being that I have plenty of ink myself (full sleeve ++, no piercings, see profile pic).


-- Shawn



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[Elexpatriado]

I thought you were talking about them and their silicon jobs and Brazilian butt jobs,


These people are Brainwashed,  they say it's "part of their culture". I usually reply, "oh yeah sure, I know, Simon Bolivar's and Santander's wives both had silicone implants,lipo and butt enhancements"



The average gal won't mind am eagle tattoo on your arm, as long as you have lot's of bald Eagles in your Biiletera.

Hola Fellas,


Back again.I hope everybody is doin' well! Happy holidays and all that stuff. I'm still stuck in California. Kid issue. My daughter graduated and was just a couple of weeks away from joining the U.S. Army before she changed her mind. Ugh. Anyways, I got her into school, so all is well. My first trip down south is now set for late January, early February.


I have a question for the guys in the know, the guys who have been there and done that in South America, so to speak.  How do the women down south , in general, view latino men with tattoos? American men with tattoos?


As far as social stratification goes, do the feelings about body modification vary from the upper and lower class, as well as the in-between?


I'm curious for a variety of reasons, one being that I have plenty of ink myself (full sleeve ++, no piercings, see profile pic).


-- Shawn



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[Elexpatriado]

In all seriousness. I know a guy in my gym who is 55, bench presses 400 lb., is covered in tatoos. and has a 23 year old girlfriend, so I am sure you'll find someone eventually


I've seen butt ugly guys of all ages and types with young cuties. Don't know if it's true love though- Who cares? (other than Gavan)

[michaelb]

Yeah, I thought at first you were asking about the ladies' enhancements too. Truth be told, I don't have any idea how the ladies down there feel about tattoos, since I don't have any, the subject has never come up with them. Please don't take this as a personal attack, but when ever I'm asked about tattos, my standard reply is "Never been THAT drunk".

Let's hope that you run into some (or at least one special one) who don't mind and that your trip is a success.

[robert angel]

I thought you were talking about them and their silicon jobs and Brazilian butt jobs,


These people are Brainwashed,  they say it's "part of their culture". I usually reply, "oh yeah sure, I know, Simon Bolivar's and Santander's wives both had silicone implants,lipo and butt enhancements"



The average gal won't mind am eagle tattoo on your arm, as long as you have lot's of bald Eagles in your Biiletera.

Yea--me too--thought Sgp911 was referring to the women having work done down there. Here's to wishing him a good trip down there! I just heard so many stories about all the plastic--cosmetic surgery jobs that even women from modest means somehow manage to get done--or want to have done.

Seems in terms of "collective booty land love", that Latin America and Asia (and the guys that follow in those areas) are quite different in what they like. Folks on the L.A. side seem to like more of a sizable, albeit toned, behind. There's a popular TV commercial in the USA that sells a program that promises you a "Brazillian Butt" if you do their workout. I think most Asians and the Westerners that go for the women there, generally like a smaller, tighter butt--an overall, more 'petite package'.

Used to be on Asian dating sites, you saw a lot of women saying "No tattoos", but that has changed a lot, in fact you see more Asian women who themselves have tattoos than ever before.

My wife was very happy when she met me and I told her (she asked) if I had any tattoos. Never appealed to me to have one, but I have told some folks: "Nicely done tattoo". Where she was raised in the provinces, they're not common. I think she would've been OK with one or two, depending on the subject. She was also very happy, as most Asians would be, when I shaved my mustache off.

We're in a huge military area, where single bases cover several counties and surrounding states have major bases as well. If that's not enough to put us in the cross hairs of the enemy, they have a major nuclear sub base down the road and they enrich uranium for weapons up the river! Met a gent today, with his great wife and kids--the guy's done 14 Army tours of the Middle East. (yes 14--it should be illegal) No wonder some of those guys have extreme tattoos--one I've seen several times reads:

                          "Kill em all--let God sort em out"

[Sgp911]

Yeah, I thought at first you were asking about the ladies' enhancements too. Truth be told, I don't have any idea how the ladies down there feel about tattoos, since I don't have any, the subject has never come up with them. Please don't take this as a personal attack, but when ever I'm asked about tattos, my standard reply is "Never been THAT drunk".

Let's hope that you run into some (or at least one special one) who don't mind and that your trip is a success.

Ha... I had all of my ink inscribed when I was mostly sober, thanks very much. I hear what you're sayin', though, trust me. I ride all the way over to the other side of stupid when I get hammered... the flip side,  where bad marriages happen. Heh. More than once.


All in all, to be honest, my tattoos have served me well with the ladies. That whole pea-cocking effect. Just like nice clothes and fancy cars. I will admit, the inkies probably do attract more than their fair share of the crazy, at least I did. That's always a good thing in the sack, at least, in my humble opinion.

[Awesome]

Don't know if it's true love though- Who cares? (other than Gavan)

Umm, I'm sure alot of guys care, not only Gavan.  Obviously you care, if not why do you claim to cut a woman off as soon as she shows signs of being an interesada?  If you didn't care you wouldn't cut her off, you'd just go ahead and give her what she wants so she'll go on pretending to be your girlfriend.


Quit trying to sound like calipro.  Be your own man.

[bernard]

Hola Fellas,


Back again.I hope everybody is doin' well! Happy holidays and all that stuff. I'm still stuck in California. Kid issue. My daughter graduated and was just a couple of weeks away from joining the U.S. Army before she changed her mind. Ugh. Anyways, I got her into school, so all is well. My first trip down south is now set for late January, early February.


I have a question for the guys in the know, the guys who have been there and done that in South America, so to speak.  How do the women down south , in general, view latino men with tattoos? American men with tattoos?


As far as social stratification goes, do the feelings about body modification vary from the upper and lower class, as well as the in-between?


I'm curious for a variety of reasons, one being that I have plenty of ink myself (full sleeve ++, no piercings, see profile pic).


-- Shawn



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Sorry no one here has answered your question, only the typical junior high sarcasm by EL EX, and the normal 8 paragraph response from RA, that strays so far from topic its on the border of psycho-babble (not to mention his knowledge of South America could barely fill a thimble)


In Colombia acceptance of tattoos is becoming more common, especially in Bogota and Medellin.  In these cities i've known many women who have tats, along with some of the men that run in their circles.  In Cali I haven't seen as much, along with on the coast.   So I think that you will find ur tattoos accepted by many of theladies in Bogota and Medellin.


Good Luck!

[robert angel]

Sorry no one here has answered your question, only the typical junior high sarcasm by EL EX, and the normal 8 paragraph response from RA, that strays so far from topic its on the border of psycho-babble (not to mention his knowledge of South America could barely fill a thimble)


In Colombia acceptance of tattoos is becoming more common, especially in Bogota and Medellin.  In these cities i've known many women who have tats, along with some of the men that run in their circles.  In Cali I haven't seen as much, along with on the coast.   So I think that you will find ur tattoos accepted by many of theladies in Bogota and Medellin.


Good Luck!

Wow--I think this is the 2nd out of your 129 posts that actually had some meaningful information--that's progress, congratulations. Of course like all your other posts, it included personal attacks--you just can't help it--it's part and parcel your mental disorder. Good thing you're familiar with the term 'psycho', I don't need my university degree in Psychology to tell, because from what's seen here in the main, as well as in feedback based on a lot of PMs from other members here--you're a textbook example of a sociopathic personality. Look it up. If you were more like a dog, they would've put you to sleep a long time ago.

[Gavan]

Wow--I think this is the 2nd out of your 129 posts that actually had some meaningful information--that's progress, congratulations. Of course like all your other posts, it included personal attacks--you just can't help it--it's part and parcel your mental disorder. Good thing you're familiar with the term 'psycho', I don't need my university degree in Psychology to tell, because from what's seen here in the main, as well as in feedback based on a lot of PMs from other members here--you're a textbook example of a sociopathic personality. Look it up. If you were more like a dog, they would've put you to sleep a long time ago.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-online-secrets/201409/internet-trolls-are-narcissists-psychopaths-and-sadists

 

The next time you encounter a troll online, remember:
1.These trolls are some truly difficult people.
2.It is your suffering that brings them pleasure, so the best thing you can do is ignore them.

[bernard]

Wow--I think this is the 2nd out of your 129 posts that actually had some meaningful information--that's progress, congratulations. Of course like all your other posts, it included personal attacks--you just can't help it--it's part and parcel your mental disorder. Good thing you're familiar with the term 'psycho', I don't need my university degree in Psychology to tell, because from what's seen here in the main, as well as in feedback based on a lot of PMs from other members here--you're a textbook example of a sociopathic personality. Look it up. If you were more like a dog, they would've put you to sleep a long time ago.

Good to know that your life is sooo boring and you are soo disinterested in your personal life that you took the time to read all 129 of my posts.  Also, why are you on the latin forum?  You know ZERO of the latin culture and have ZERO experience with it.  You must have a miserable existence....


And regarding the PM's of other members...well, glad people are talking about me.  Wish they had the balls to PM me and tell me how they feel about me.  But they choose to be like chatty little girls.   I at least have to respect you a bit since you tell me how you feel, but have to raise my eyebrows on how you could so obsessed to take the time to read all of my posts....


And regarding my personal attacks...well, your doing a fine job old man of attacking me lately.  Only difference is it rolls of my back like water off a duck.  You take this sooo seriously...lighten up.


by the way, cute article that you took the time to find on google...glad you are thinking of me...sad thing is, the lady who wrote it has a PHd in computer science, NOT psychology....LMAO!!!  Maybe she has an "opinion" on guys who hang on internet forums 24 hours a day, ignoring their wives, and posting on topics where they  have ZERO experience, ZERO first hand knowledge, with most posts rambling on, veering off from the topic, and the majority of these being 8-10 paragraphs long. 

[Sgp911]

Sorry no one here has answered your question, only the typical junior high sarcasm by EL EX, and the normal 8 paragraph response from RA, that strays so far from topic its on the border of psycho-babble (not to mention his knowledge of South America could barely fill a thimble)


In Colombia acceptance of tattoos is becoming more common, especially in Bogota and Medellin.  In these cities i've known many women who have tats, along with some of the men that run in their circles.  In Cali I haven't seen as much, along with on the coast.   So I think that you will find ur tattoos accepted by many of theladies in Bogota and Medellin.


Good Luck!

That's good to know. Thanks, Bernard. I've had my eye on Bogota, personally. It's a city that doesn't seem to get a lot of play around here. Why is that?  I see plenty of stuff about the other major cities in Colombia (Medellin, Cali, etc, etc.). The women certainly seem attractive.


As far as you guys pissing and moaning back and forth, I've found it fairly amusing the last couple of years. Lol.


Thanks for the replies, thus far, guys!


-- Shawn

[bernard]

That's good to know. Thanks, Bernard. I've had my eye on Bogota, personally. It's a city that doesn't seem to get a lot of play around here. Why is that?  I see plenty of stuff about the other major cities in Colombia (Medellin, Cali, etc, etc.). The women certainly seem attractive.


As far as you guys pissing and moaning back and forth, I've found it fairly amusing the last couple of years. Lol.


Thanks for the replies, thus far, guys!


-- Shawn

I love Bogota and have used it as my home base in the past.  Many men don't like the climate, and also the women aren't as approachable for the "average" guy as other cities.  Of course I've never had any problems there with that, and the women are gorgeous and come from all parts of Colombia.  The night life is outstanding, many nice restaurants, the people are very nice, more English is spoken there than any other Colombian city.  I highly recommend spending time in Bogota.  Avianca has multiple, multiple flights to all the other major (and minor) cities if you want to go somewhere else.  Bogota has a pretty hip crowd, so I think you would do well there.


So Robert Angel, tell me some of your experiences in Bogota and other colombian cities....can't wait to read your input.

[Elexpatriado]

Yeah, you can judge for yourself who are the real wing-nuts here. Glad you are amused, some of us are getting tired of it.


In my humble opinion,Bogota is too big and crowded, congested  as a place to hang out longterm, unless you go tere for work. Many nicer, more laid back places in Colombia If your going there to have a good time, or drag some gal back to the US, that's a different story.


Youll be able to find a girl that accepts you for what you are anywhere. Just be yourself. If tatoos are yourthing, that's cool. Not all gals will like it, but there will be others waiting around the corner.


 

That's good to know. Thanks, Bernard. I've had my eye on Bogota, personally. It's a city that doesn't seem to get a lot of play around here. Why is that?  I see plenty of stuff about the other major cities in Colombia (Medellin, Cali, etc, etc.). The women certainly seem attractive.


As far as you guys pissing and moaning back and forth, I've found it fairly amusing the last couple of years. Lol.


Thanks for the replies, thus far, guys!


-- Shawn

[bernard]

Yeah, you can judge for yourself who are the real wing-nuts here. Glad you are amused, some of us are getting tired of it.

Funny, you were a smart ass in your first two responses, so now after I call you out you get serious.  Maybe some are getting tired of you....just look at the history of your posts.  One time mocking a black man who can't speak english well.  Robert Angel crashing threads with his meaningless psycho-babble and lack of experience on the topic....just posting for the sake of posting.  etc etc.  Now to me, both of you are examples of wing nuts...

[benjio]

I love Bogota and have used it as my home base in the past.  Many men don't like the climate, and also the women aren't as approachable for the "average" guy as other cities.  Of course I've never had any problems there with that, and the women are gorgeous and come from all parts of Colombia.  The night life is outstanding, many nice restaurants, the people are very nice, more English is spoken there than any other Colombian city.  I highly recommend spending time in Bogota.  Avianca has multiple, multiple flights to all the other major (and minor) cities if you want to go somewhere else.  Bogota has a pretty hip crowd, so I think you would do well there.


So Robert Angel, tell me some of your experiences in Bogota and other colombian cities....can't wait to read your input.

I agree. Bogota gets a bad rap because of the climate and the pollution but it's actually a very interesting place to spend time in Colombia. Even I didn't like it at first because the first 3 times I went it rained incessantly. But the truth is it pretty much has everything any big city in the Western World has to offer with a Colombian Twist. Awesome night life, great restaurants, the women are very good looking and many are well educated English Speakers. In comparison to Rio, in terms of the cost of living, I'd much rather be there.


IMHO there are levels with the body mods. A tattoo here are there usually won't bother your average Latina. Being covered with a Yakuza body mural is a different story. I don't have any tats but the guys I know that do never had a problem dating in Colombia. I'm seeing more and more women with them all over Latin America.

[Sgp911]

I love Bogota and have used it as my home base in the past.  Many men don't like the climate, and also the women aren't as approachable for the "average" guy as other cities.  Of course I've never had any problems there with that, and the women are gorgeous and come from all parts of Colombia.  The night life is outstanding, many nice restaurants, the people are very nice, more English is spoken there than any other Colombian city.  I highly recommend spending time in Bogota.  Avianca has multiple, multiple flights to all the other major (and minor) cities if you want to go somewhere else.  Bogota has a pretty hip crowd, so I think you would do well there.

I agree. Bogota gets a bad rap because of the climate and the pollution but it's actually a very interesting place to spend time in Colombia. Even I didn't like it at first because the first 3 times I went it rained incessantly. But the truth is it pretty much has everything any big city in the Western World has to offer with a Colombian Twist. Awesome night life, great restaurants, the women are very good looking and many are well educated English Speakers. In comparison to Rio, in terms of the cost of living, I'd much rather be there.


IMHO there are levels with the body mods. A tattoo here are there usually won't bother your average Latina. Being covered with a Yakuza body mural is a different story. I don't have any tats but the guys I know that do never had a problem dating in Colombia. I'm seeing more and more women with them all over Latin America.

So Robert Angel, tell me some of your experiences in Bogota and other colombian cities....can't wait to read your input.

So, that's two votes for (Benj, Bern) Bogota, one against (Elex, kinda). Good news! Oh, no Yakuza body suit, Benj! Heh. To be honest, if I had it to do all over again, i'd totally eschew the ink altogether. Ah well, the folly of youth.

[robert angel]

Good to know that your life is sooo boring and you are soo disinterested in your personal life that you took the time to read all 129 of my posts.  Also, why are you on the latin forum?  You know ZERO of the latin culture and have ZERO experience with it.  You must have a miserable existence....


And regarding the PM's of other members...well, glad people are talking about me.  Wish they had the balls to PM me and tell me how they feel about me.  But they choose to be like chatty little girls.   I at least have to respect you a bit since you tell me how you feel, but have to raise my eyebrows on how you could so obsessed to take the time to read all of my posts....


And regarding my personal attacks...well, your doing a fine job old man of attacking me lately.  Only difference is it rolls of my back like water off a duck.  You take this sooo seriously...lighten up.


by the way, cute article that you took the time to find on google...glad you are thinking of me...sad thing is, the lady who wrote it has a PHd in computer science, NOT psychology....LMAO!!!  Maybe she has an "opinion" on guys who hang on internet forums 24 hours a day, ignoring their wives, and posting on topics where they  have ZERO experience, ZERO first hand knowledge, with most posts rambling on, veering off from the topic, and the majority of these being 8-10 paragraphs long.

Really shouldn't dignify your post, but anyways, being around this forum for a decade or so, in and of itself has clued me into a thing or two about Latin America. Meeting members and their wives personally has also proven interesting. So has the fact that three of my Uncles married Latinas and I spent more time growing up in their homes,  than in my own parent's homes. Lots of time running around w/ my cousins too.

Living in the Bronx and then moving to the Caribbean also was enlightening. Dated more than my share of very lovely and lively chicas, both here and abroad as well.

I never have claimed to have visited Colombia. Haven't even BEEN to S. America yet. I have never even referenced any hotels, bars, restaurants, details--I'm not going to talk out of my arse on that--I guess the closest thing to any thing of that nature, has been me saying that for personal introduction agencies, Jamies seems to be on the up and up--but that's from many dozens of guys here offering testimonials.


FWIW, been to Mexico, down to their border w/ Central America a few times, but I really haven't even gone into that real life experience on here too much, as other guys have more experience there.


Somebody else posted that google link you referenced, and reading 129 of your posts doesn't take more than ten minutes or so--they're typically very short and inherently nasty--quick reads. Certainly not obsessed--I guess besides family, the only thing that might qualify as an 'obsession' w/ me is my hunting for and collecting an extensive array of Pre-Columbian artifacts, some dating back approx. 20,000 years. Picked up a couple choice Clovis points just recently...

I don't do facebook--this is about the only place I post on-line and hey, you got me thinking--yes, my life's pretty simple! Not boring though. The kids are all 18 or older now and moved out, my work doesn't involve a lot of hours and it allows me on-line access. You've mentioned my wife a few times-- if you're that curious, her schedule is a couple hours off of mine--she'll typically be on the phone talking overseas and/or looking at Filipino and Korean media sites for an hour or so after we have dinner, making it pretty easy for me to post. We have plenty of 'quality time' at home and besides, take several out of state vacation trips a year, head overseas every other year or so too. Life is good and I feel fortunate.

That said, I think we all need to walk away from here once in a while for extended periods, as it can not only become lame, but as we all see rather clearly, personal attacks can and do occur.

BTW, on a positive note, that was an excellent post on Bogota--you do seem to have real experience down there that could help guys out. +1

[bernard]

Really shouldn't dignify your post, but anyways, being around this forum for a decade or so, in and of itself has clued me into a thing or two about Latin America. Meeting members and their wives personally has also proven interesting. So has the fact that three of my Uncles married Latinas and I spent more time growing up in their homes,  than in my own parent's homes. Lots of time running around w/ my cousins too.

Living in the Bronx and then moving to the Caribbean also was enlightening. Dated more than my share of very lovely and lively chicas, both here and abroad as well.

I never have claimed to have visited Colombia. Haven't even BEEN to S. America yet. I have never even referenced any hotels, bars, restaurants, details--I'm not going to talk out of my arse on that--I guess the closest thing to any thing of that nature, has been me saying that for personal introduction agencies, Jamies seems to be on the up and up--but that's from many dozens of guys here offering testimonials.


FWIW, been to Mexico, down to their border w/ Central America a few times, but I really haven't even gone into that real life experience on here too much, as other guys have more experience there.


Somebody else posted that google link you referenced, and reading 129 of your posts doesn't take more than ten minutes or so--they're typically very short and inherently nasty--quick reads. Certainly not obsessed--I guess besides family, the only thing that might qualify as an 'obsession' w/ me is my hunting for and collecting an extensive array of Pre-Columbian artifacts, some dating back approx. 20,000 years. Picked up a couple choice Clovis points just recently...

I don't do facebook--this is about the only place I post on-line and hey, you got me thinking--yes, my life's pretty simple! Not boring though. The kids are all 18 or older now and moved out, my work doesn't involve a lot of hours and it allows me on-line access. You've mentioned my wife a few times-- if you're that curious, her schedule is a couple hours off of mine--she'll typically be on the phone talking overseas and/or looking at Filipino and Korean media sites for an hour or so after we have dinner, making it pretty easy for me to post. We have plenty of 'quality time' at home and besides, take several out of state vacation trips a year, head overseas every other year or so too. Life is good and I feel fortunate.

That said, I think we all need to walk away from here once in a while for extended periods, as it can not only become lame, but as we all see rather clearly, personal attacks can and do occur.

BTW, on a positive note, that was an excellent post on Bogota--you do seem to have real experience down there that could help guys out. +1

well thanks for dignifying my post, and thanks for the compliment...

And regarding my inherent "nastiness", well all it takes is one to visit the flame room of this forum and you will find nastier posters.  The thing is, at least I'm consistently nasty.  For example, not to pick on anyone, but let's use Fathertime as an example.  Since I've been posting here, you couldn't find a nicer, more level headed guy.  So likeable....But if you see some of the vicious attacks he has made towards some posters in the flame room, you would think it was a different person. But no one thinks he has psychological problems.  But hey, this is an internet forum, and people shouldn't take it so seriously.  I've seen you guys get nasty with Awesome, but he dishes it out too.  And of course, Robert, your recent insults towards me and my "mental health" would be deemed very nasty, especially by your PHd in computer science that you referenced.  LOL

Also Gato on several occasions has referred to me as a "sex tourist"  lol....couldn't be further from the truth....There is one for real here, but I will keep that confidential.

I will take your last post as an attempt to bury the hatchet, so I will take a kinder gentler approach in the future.  And yes, my experience probably trumps 99% or more of those on this site. And I say that from on overall view....I'll admit, Im no expert on whore mongering, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know who is.

[fathertime]

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And regarding my inherent "nastiness", well all it takes is one to visit the flame room of this forum and you will find nastier posters.  The thing is, at least I'm consistently nasty.  For example, not to pick on anyone, but let's use Fathertime as an example.  Since I've been posting here, you couldn't find a nicer, more level headed guy.  So likeable....But if you see some of the vicious attacks he has made towards some posters in the flame room, you would think it was a different person. But no one thinks he has psychological problems.  But hey, this is an internet forum, and people shouldn't take it so seriously.

 
 

hehehe, I don't know why I'm important to this discussion....but for the record I have proven to be very nasty at times....9 times out of 10 I feel it is bs'ers, braggarts, and judgmental 'stealth' hypocrites that I react to.....although it seems nowadays there are enough other people around to keep the rest honest enough.


and I think Robert Angel has questioned my 'mental health' in the past...that is cool...we all have our ways of doing things that seems strange to others.  He has had a nice little thing going on, and usually advises reasonably, and I don't consider him a bs'er, braggart, or judgmental hypocrite. 


Fathertime!   

[mambocowboy]

Hola Fellas,


Back again.I hope everybody is doin' well! Happy holidays and all that stuff. I'm still stuck in California. Kid issue. My daughter graduated and was just a couple of weeks away from joining the U.S. Army before she changed her mind. Ugh. Anyways, I got her into school, so all is well. My first trip down south is now set for late January, early February.


I have a question for the guys in the know, the guys who have been there and done that in South America, so to speak.  How do the women down south , in general, view latino men with tattoos? American men with tattoos?


As far as social stratification goes, do the feelings about body modification vary from the upper and lower class, as well as the in-between?


I'm curious for a variety of reasons, one being that I have plenty of ink myself (full sleeve ++, no piercings, see profile pic).


-- Shawn



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Shawn, I only have tats on my upper arms and my wife would bee happy if I removed them. She, her family and friends in Barranquilla are not fans of tattoos...

[bernard]

hehehe, I don't know why I'm important to this discussion....but for the record I have proven to be very nasty at times....9 times out of 10 I feel it is bs'ers, braggarts, and judgmental 'stealth' hypocrites that I react to.....although it seems nowadays there are enough other people around to keep the rest honest enough.


and I think Robert Angel has questioned my 'mental health' in the past...that is cool...we all have our ways of doing things that seems strange to others.  He has had a nice little thing going on, and usually advises reasonably, and I don't consider him a bs'er, braggart, or judgmental hypocrite. 


Fathertime!   

Well then, it seems I fit in just fine here.  Damn for a minute there Robert had me almost convinced I had mental problems.  Now i can sleep well tonight.

[bernard]

Shawn, I only have tats on my upper arms and my wife would bee happy if I removed them. She, her family and friends in Barranquilla are not fans of tattoos...

Yes, confirms what i told Shawn...tats not big on the coast.

[robert angel]

Things used to get almost nuclear here in the past and I had my toes over the line to the point where I was damn near the point of 'about to be shown the door' a few times I'm sure. Father Time and I really used to light into each other--but I think it was he who said that if we met in some backyard over burgers and beers--that even back then, we would probably get along real well. I think that's pretty much the case for all of us. He's probably better than me at 'dialing it back' --not a snippy dude.

I dunno what it was--I was just kicking it around, so writing it again is weird, but I figure--really it's a just 'blowin smoke' kinda guess, but I think Father Time married a swell lady--maybe she's mellowed him out a bit and between her, the kids, growing his garden and California living on his terms, he's in a good place. A good egg. I should be as chill as him--but hey--he's on the west coast and it's colder here in the east so who knows?

Just between FT and Researcher--there's a whole lot of experience and wisdom and as long as P-L keeps limping along--and if it ever does pick up again, it'll be better to have them bringing it in.

If everybody agreed and got along--if there was no 'cyber swinging of fists' --no red flags or train wrecks, this place would really be boring.

The internet's weird--you can stay relatively anonymous and adopt different personas --ones you wouldn't dare display in your 'real life' world. I like an old cartoon that shows a large dog, sitting on a chair, in front of a computer monitor. Underneath the cartoon drawing, it says: "On the internet, nobody knows you're really a dog".

In fact, there's really NO Robert Angel. He died in 2012 and this is his golden retriever writing all this stuff...

[Elexpatriado]

Everyone has their own likes and dislikes.If we were all the same, the world would be boring, and you wouldn't have such a laff at sites like this,would you? I prefer a smaller, cleaner, more laid back, tranquil place. Some would probably find it boring.I live in Manizales, a mid-sized city  the eje cafetero. You can go anywhere you want in 15 minutes and find most things you can get anywhere in Colombia. You are close to all the touristic sites of the Cafetero, including the mountains of Parque de los Nevados, many termales (hot springs) including spectacular Santa Rosa de Cabal. I could go on and on. Lots of parks and nice views, and very friendly people. It is 5 hours from Cali, 6 hours from Medellin and 1 hour from Pereira, 2 hours from Armenia. It is still a little remote, and for this reason, a little expensive. .I am not a big city person, and I am retired and not working and live where I want to live, not because I have to. I also like it here because there are very few gringos and you are forced to meet locals.


This is a university town with about 10 universities.For this reason, you get people from all over. For your information there are a lot of rock and roll / Goth and similar type university people here who smoke marijuana and have tatoos (both sexes)of various types.Don'know if that's the scene you arelooking for, but it shows you you can find different people with different philosophies everywhere in Colombia.


Anyway, you may be more of a big city person, and probably not looking for a long term stay anywhere anyway.

So Robert Angel, tell me some of your experiences in Bogota and other colombian cities....can't wait to read your input.





So, that's two votes for (Benj, Bern) Bogota, one against (Elex, kinda). Good news! Oh, no Yakuza body suit, Benj! Heh. To be honest, if I had it to do all over again, i'd totally eschew the ink altogether. Ah well, the folly of youth.