Also I would like to add that you can not buy happiness. A lesson I had to learn the hard way, and in many ways I am still learning. Just because you may have achieved some small amount of success does not mean good women fall into your lap. Ever since my divorce 8 years ago (the hard way) I have been set up on dates, introduced to everyone’s available sister, cousin, daughter, niece, mother, friend, hairstylist, accountant, or someone they know from the gym within a 50 mile radius of where I live. I happen to be younger than most of my peers so this happens often. However much to my dismay each one of them is looking for something different than me. This is when I decided that maybe a happy lifelong marriage was something (entirely by my own fault I will not place the blame elsewhere) was something that I would not attain. My friends from the FSU then told me that their are allot of women in the world who want what I want lifelong happiness in a marriage and dare I ask children. So in the never give up mentality that has worked so well for me in other areas of my life I came to this site looking for some stories, stories of success, stories of happiness yet unknown to me. I wanted to see what this was all about. I believe that some of you have, or will find true happiness. On that I want to you offer my deepest congratulations. I still need to decide if it is the choice for me. You can call that being scared if you want. I however just think of it as being realistic not to expect that this is some sort of miracle way to meet the women of your dreams. I just want to go in with open eyes and a clear head.
Annika,
I am really sorry I fail to see the connection between princesses and Siberia. It doesn't make sense. Why a "real man" and "organize" what??? What does that have to do with Siberia and criminals.
"they have attitude that their "little russian princesses" must be away of any practical activity. And "real man" must "organize" everything himself"
"Reason I would avoid Siberia is its was and is full of prison camps and people who live where are often excriminals or kids of excriminals. I hope Izi you understand my english this time.Annika77"
As I am sure many of you know--when in Rome......or in Mexico,be cool,don`t make waves and attract attention to yourself. And another old adage--your friend`s friend`s friend may not be your friend. Something I learned in Atlanta.Or was it L.A.? Or Chicago?
The final story and ending to the beginning of my thread,
Men ,first read the very opening of this thread and you will get a clear and concise message of what i write to you now. My fellow associate named Don , has completely informed me that his nephew is on the table in the morgue in Odessa. He was given a drug somehow and was beaten to death in his apartment he rented in Odessa according to preliminary reports. His family did finally receive contact from him up to his death which was on July 23 . He was 35. Since he was there he was given mickeys twice and robbed . He also had his ass beat another time also . This time he cannot tell the tale plus his passport is missing also. I looked at his photo and obituary in our Saturday paper and it is listed as he died in Odessa .
My original thread will testify i did not like him because of his brash and in your face personality who has to be the center of attention in front of people he never even met before . He had money and loved to show it off . He was there for four months because he told Uncle Don he can be the man he wants to be over there and live the life of a rock star with all the beautiful women he can have . He owned his own bar also back here .
I am sure he was being himself in Odessa as usual and that was a definite formula to meet his terrible fate. Odessa is suppose to be a high crime area.
Men , You must realize that these are third world countries and there are no laws.These are poor countries. The women are pretty but there is still the essence of barbarity in these slavic countries .Shit , the police took 100 dollars from me.It is called survival. If there is opportunity for them to make a quick gain you will get killed . This type of shit happens more often than you think. A single American man does have a target on his back.
His family cannot get any real answers from Ukrainian authories and he is still there.
It was on Russian news today. One "famous" Russian spammer, man, was found killed in his apartments yesterday too. He got girls from the bar, wanted to have fun probably, they gave him drug, he fell a asleep. girls opened doors and let their crime friend to get in to rob him and the apartment. He probably woke up and was bitten to death. This type of crime is very common in Former USSR as I read today. Men, always be careful when you invite girls from the street, (and there are many nice ones there) always let your guide, or tour company assistant to know what you are doing, with whom. Take girls sell phones, close doors from inside and keep the key. Do not drink what you did not poor, hide you docs, money somewhere. I think this applied to any country actually.
One thing about crime in the States despite whatever the sensationalistic media would have is believe is that it is focussed.
i.e. Show me the money!!
They want the money nothing else usually. That is why the police always advise just hand it over and run. Because once they have what they want they will run in the opposite direction. They got what they wanted. Sure sometimes there is a killing but generally in the USA the mindless violence that is a trademark of Britain isn't here.
God I remember that insanity in Maidstone every weekend. I don't know how many times I saw somebody I knew cop a glass in the face. Normally it was over absolutely nothing. I have a scar over my right eye from a Glaswegian that didn't like the way I looked at him. I didn't even know he was there!! Let alone look at him.
In America it is perhaps the threat of guns that keeps people in check. However I believe that in FSU there is this same mentality that exists in Britain. It isn't enough to just take what you want no, they have to make sure there is tons of violence to go with it.
Now the folks in Britain are going to respond to this post and say Izi how can you say these things about dear old blighty? I can because they are true. I lived there half my life and believe me I would sooner stand in a Chicano bar in San Antonio than a pub in Brixton any day of the week.
Well I have my own observations... If a white man goes into a black neighborhood in the US flashing money being insulting and treating all the women like whores, He is putting himself at great risk. The thing is we dont do that in the US unless we wanna die, This guy (allthough its a tragic and grim tale) did not respect the predators in his enviroment. I mean how many times did he get robbed yet he still persisted in being loud and flambouyant? You dont jump into the lion pit wearing steak underwear!
I havent had one problem in Ukraine.. I listen to my GF, I pay attention to who pays attention to me, and I keep myself discreet and queit, not drawing attention to myself or my wallet.
Saying the US doesnt have violence is crazy.... We have it by the truckload.... the difference there is that guy would have respected our predators.
"They want the money nothing else usually. That is why the police always advise just hand it over and run."
Are you joking? Just look at the news! Criminals here always have guns, and if you get robbed it's a good chance that you do so at gunpoint. Worse, if your robber is a young person he might get nervous and fire the gun even though you are cooperating!
I have gotten robbed in Europe (Italy) and did not even fell it (good pickpocket, she was!). I pray that I dont get robbed in here!
Absolutely the USA has much more physical violence than any other place (that is not in a war). We have many idiots running around with guns in their pockets and little to lose.
Gabriel
I didn't just climb off the plane. I have been here for 21 years. I know the USA as well as I know Britain. I have lived in Florida, Maryland and Maine not to mention travelled everywhere else. I was a truck driver for a year and if you want to talk dangerous that is it.
It is true there are many more guns here and what you say about a youngster who is nervous etc etc.
However generally speaking a thief here is no different than the one in Italy you encountered. They want the money that is all. If you add up all the liquor store thefts that take place with a gun then take away the number where the gun or any kind of violence was offered you would see what I mean. Sure it is a threat and I don't want to be on the receiving end but they are not all gang bangers.
BTW pickpocketing is as prevalent in London and New York as it is in Rome. No difference.
Another Anti Gun Liberal! Well to put it bluntly I live in a conceal and carry state. Guess what physical violence is lower here than in other states that don't have such a law on the books. So when some unsuspecting thief or robber tries to hit me or my house I will help him rethink his profession if he has an opportunity to live through it. I am also one of those people who if and when I have to use my weapon I will not talk but just drop the hammer. Too many people hesitate, draw a breath or whatever. If you break into my house I consider that a threat of not only property but life. I believe and as old fashioned as it may sound a man has a right to defend his life, loved ones and his property.
To the fullest extent. Also it saves the taxpayers money and helps with the problem of overcrowding of prisons.
Yep we have just had the law refined in Florida. If you feel threatened in any way you can fire away. He doesn't even have to be carrying a weapon. If you feel threatened that is enough.
I am strapped sitting here in front of the computer. However I am calm in case I make anyone nervous. I am in complete control. Couple more of these white ones and I will be as right as rain.
Iz:
don't forget to make sure the jacket is butttoned up too.........oh nearly forgot........and the sleeves are tied together securely at the back........:))))