Thanks for the posts. Thanks izi. You are right I am just trying to find out if I can do this. I don't want to start building my tower only to find out the funds have run out for it before construction is complete. I am going to watch for the cost saving tips as people bring them out. I saw the apartment idea looked good. Do they have video conferencing? That is, can you see the lady, her expressions, manorisms, real appearance and interact with her before you buy the plane ticket. Do they offer video conferencing at any of the agencies? Seems like that would be a good step to take at least once between emails and travel. But, I am not sure if it is available.
How about exchanging video tapes? Do they have regular VHS tape recorders there?
Hummmmmm....let's see if this works. Call it my very last feeble attempts to help Jmo lighten up...:)
"Good morning Mr. butcher...I see you've got new meat cuts for me today all arranged in a nice neatly lined up array...how nice, how beautiful they all look"
"Yes, Mr. Toad...would you like to know more about any of this wonderful, fat free and non-preservative meals raised meat cuts?"
"Oh yes, I would...how old is that one over there?"
"Ooohhh...that one is a beeeuuuttyyy. Prime cut if you allow me to say so.."
Gustavo ,
You are a funny man :-) Is that really your name? I can see women you are with saying , Oh !Gustavo Oh please Gustavo not there :-) OHHHH GUSTAVO :-))))))) I always had a sneaking suspicion you were antisocial. LOL I think Mike is outside is on his way over to my place right now LOL
SD
Your idea is a good one and I think I have seen reference to it on occasion but I don't think it is the norm. I have met one lady with a webcam. She didn't charge me a cent, no just joking. Her name was Polina and she was obviously a bit more savy than the usual. Marina would have been totally incapable of setting one up. Let alone operating it.
As regards the video exchange that could work. Let me explain. Marina had a video player that was multi system. It would convert PAL or NTSC tapes down to SECAM whisch is the system in Russia. I have rigged 2 DVD players the same way so I can watch DVDS from any country any system any region. Same principal. Find out if the lady in question has a multi system player. In fact the more I am thinking about this the more I think it is a damn good idea. It is possible for a hundred bucks or so to get a professional tape made. You can then copy it and bingo! Instant SoccerDad :))