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Obesity and esp that flabby, pouch many have in their teens is a part of an enriched, GMO diet….sad to see kids,esp women, in their teens with that flappy, slushy waist line and see other nations that their people do not, or near as much……Tico’s live better, for most of them, due to healthier food choices and no chemical junk in the food. CR has a large blue zone, the USA? none, nor Canada, UK….
[quote=”maravilla”]that’s the propaganda, but it isn’t the truth. the yields are not bigger, and they need to use more powerful pesticides because the bt stuff isn’t effective, so basically they have not accomplished anything. gmo’s will not save the world from starvation — there is plenty of food; in fact there is a food surplus. if you would take the time to watch the video and become familiar with the lies they have been spreading, you wouldn’t have to raise these issues because they are not real issues — they are what those chemical companies want you to believe. and now there are more virulent pests that are immune to the bt crops, so they’ve actually created a bigger problem than they had before.[/quote]
true, somewhere,I posted on my blog about the UN white paper, that found the proper methods of organic farming have big yeilds and enough to feed the planet……..es pin some areas of good climate, like CR and many areas of C/S America
[quote=”VictoriaLST”]For thousands of years, we have been genetically engineering our food. We learned to cross-pollinate crops for a larger seed heads, greater sugar content, more protein. We bred a prize bull to certain cows for higher milk production or more meat. We genetically engineered for food and for vanity (how else did the wolf become the Chihuahua?).
We have genetically engineered for thousands of years, we just didn’t know how to do it quickly. Now we do. The danger lies in relying on a single type of seed to the exclusion of others. As for the engineering? I really prefer a Golden Retriever…..
[/quote]not the same thing as chemical and gene manipulation, esp by people that have ties to population control groups
[quote=”VictoriaLST”]So companies want to engineer plants that have a greater yield and make their own pesticides so that we can reduce the spraying of harmful chemicals on our plants (and into the air) and feed more people. How is that a problem?[/quote]
it mutates in your gut and causes a lot of changes in your body at cell level….
Look up Jeffrey Smith and his presentation-Seeds of Deception. Also, the site Natural Newshttp://www.responsibletechnology.org/
http://www.seedsofdeception.com/
http://www.naturalnews.com/[quote=”maravilla”]they’re always at it and they won’t stop until they control the world’s food supply. if you’re inclined to give me grief about this issue, save your breath.[/quote]
my plan, eventually, is possibly to settle in CR and have some land to grow at least some of my own food…if our control gurus dont mess it up
[quote=”johnnyh”]We are doomed! Yes doomed. And nobody seems to care. That’s what George Carlin said. Part of the plan is to get rid of millions of us peasants. They forces of evil are winning.[/quote]
very true, sad to say, the US and its friends leading the attack…may the Tico/a’s resist
[quote=”maravilla”]This movie is available online until September 22. Please watch it and share it with everyone you know. The GMO issue is one that affects all of us, including our animals, and our planet. If you have health problems, you might want to investigate whether you are unwittingly consuming GMOs in your packaged food. So far there are no GMO crops in Costa Rica and those of us who are fighting this issue want it to stay that way. If you are still living in California, vote Yes on Prop 37. We have the right to know what is in our food.
http://geneticroulettemovie.com/%5B/quote%5Dwill check it out, why is it until 9/22?
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]Bill, helping folks not be taken advantage of absolutely IS one of the objectives of this forum and I agree (and agreed) with everything you said in the matter. If I somehow offended you, please accept my apology.
All I meant to express is that if a newcomer confines himself or herself to those restaurants and other establishments that so cater to the expat and tourist trade that they post prices only in U.S. dollars, those newcomers won’t be exposed to the larger (and real) Costa Rica.
It’s as if to say that eating at McDonald’s in the mall is somehow like patronizing the sodas. Yes, they’re both small fast food establishments, but McDonald’s is hardly reflective of Costa Rican restaurants.
[/quote]True, would love more time and to really get into some “everyday’ areas to really get feel for country. Wife wanted to stay a little more touristy, so its give and take a bit. She is enthuased to see CR and I finally get to come…..did tell her to think about eating local, as its cheaper, likely better and get more cultural feel…..Noted to her the hotel and toursity areas will be more pricey..just like in teh states, likely, not as good nor interesting either..
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]I must tell you that we first came to CR in January of 2005 for two weeks. Four days of that time was devoted to George Lundquist’s tour which we found to be invaluable.
After about three days here, we wondered aloud what we’d do for the remaining eleven days in “this very unattractive place”. It really was disconcerting. Then, a couple of days later, the veil lifted and we began to appreciate the place not just from a scenic perspective but also as regards the people, the government (no military was a great attraction), etc.
We moved here in September of 2005 and have been back to the U.S. six times since. Every time, we find that we miss the U.S. less and that we’re more anxious to come home.
Point is, a change of perspective can happen if you let it.
[/quote]Thank you for sharing and some great words of wisdom, esp in your last line! I plan to take that to heart and try to observe, have fun and accept CR for what it is-good and bad. I think that probably would be my take to, your comment on missing it less and less. Certainly would love a change in general, but to get out of this rather toxic environment of work, stress, consumerism that seems to grip the US. And, yes, agree on your thoughts on Govt,etc.
Seems that too many Americans have this entrenched view that there is nowhere else in the world or if so, those places lack in some way. Read a reviewer noting that CR was a “third world country” and thoug hthere are poor areas, of course, anywhere, was I thought rather indictive and smug that grips so many.
Glad you are doing well and adjusted(ing). Again, perhaps this small visit might spark within us both something bigger. Going to take it as it comes, not try to change it and enjoy.:DPosted mainly as this corresponds with memos I have been getting and just wanted to share as I know several forum members may be either in CR on retirement and/or disability.
Apologies if inapproprite in any way.
Hope in short time there, she might at least see and be interested and go from there…I am open minded, she much less so, sorta of that mindset of “why leave the US” that so many have. IF she likes it, will then make her think more about CR and perhaps, a return trip, longer……..
She was reluctant to go at all, but hoping she will like it and perhaps, want to look more into possibility of coming back and/or staying…..sort of like dipping foot in the shallow end of pool, testing the water, etc.David noted well ” it would be a terrible mistake to try to “persuade” his wife to relocate here. If she doesn’t fall in love with the place too”
We both need to come and see and allow to either fall in love or not with CR. For her, she is more into touristy, so we compromise a bit to do things she would like to do, as well as I…[quote=”costaricafinca”]While I realize that you want to take boat tours because of your interest in building boats, this will [b]not[/b] give you the insight of living in Costa Rica.
There are no tours offered to tourists that explain unexplainable procedures and how to deal with bureaucracy that one has to get used to … :roll:[/quote]trying to please the wife and havea balance, so for me, doing a lot of cultural inquiry in a limited time and for her, to try to get her more “onboard” if you will, about CR…hence, trying to line up some things I know she and I would both like….if it was just me, then different story..
[quote=”DavidCMurray”][quote=”ddspell12″]I do not speak spanish. How much of a problem will this be![/quote]
I think beansandbooks makes good points. Our Spanish is “pidgin” and we’ve gotten along fine for seven years.
That said, anything you can learn would be helpful and it would show some respect for your environment. Too, I think an “academic” approach versus a “conversational” one is the way to go.
Spanish, for example, has fourteen verb tenses of which probably four or five are really necessary to understand. And because Spanish is what I would characterize as a “structural” language, knowing the verb constructions is important.
In English, for example, we identify who’s doing the action by a name or pronoun — [b]I[/b] eat salad. [b]You[/b] eat salad. In Spanish, the actor is identified by a verb ending — Com[b]o[/b] ensalada. Com[b]es[/b] ensalada. Sometimes, names or pronouns are used but not always.
So without understanding the verb endings, you really can’t tell who’s doing what or to whom.[/quote]
I only remember a few words, phrases, mainly hte ones I learned in “Survival SPanish for Law enforcement” and likely, not too good (cant see a need to tell someone to stop or I will shoot:lol: and rather rude as a foreigner). Been trying to use what I can remember more when eating out in Mex-restaurants..at least, feel more at home using it..Spanish is at times confusing with the male/female and formal…
[quote=”loraine”]
If you look up Conchal Hotel in Brasilito, it gives a list of excursions, one being the catamaran tour. Since we stayed at that inn, we booked through them. Simon can give you any info that you might need and can book it for you, whether or not you are a guest.Can’t wait to hear what you think of CR![/quote]
Found it! thanks for info….:)
Hopefully, will love it!!
