Doc: I would say yes, but I'm not much for planning ahead, as you know.

However, I'll tentatively reserve that date for you.

To further sweeten the deal, IF I am in a good mood, MAYBE you'll get a FREE barbecue dinner at Casa Rooster.

However, there MUST be something wrong here, Doc, because, as you "estadounidenses" always say, "there is no free lunch".

What do you think?

So, we're back, eh?

Well, I hope there is a REAL BA Tour II, and I'd like to reserve for late November.

Are there openings? I promise NOT to tip.

Tio Pepe ;-)

I'm not taking reservations for ridiculously distant dates, not even from you, dear Tío Pepe!

Anyway, with all this promotion, my tour may no longer be free by November!! LOL!!!

You know what, Tío? I would like to see the people who said I took tips take a long ride in the "cartonero" train!! That would "learn" them!! LOL!!

Due you recommend a hotel or apartment for a week's stay in BA. We would arrive around 27Feb2007 and would be interested in your tour. We live in the wine country adjacent to Santa Barbara, CA USA

Hotel or apartment is a matter of taste. For a whole week, I would probably prefer an apartment. I am now in Paris for 8 days and staying in an apartment.

I will not be in BA when you arrive, but I expect to be back before you leave. Please write to me at the e-mail shown somewhere above, telling me a little more about yourselves and giving me your contact info in BA.

Have great time in Argentina.

I remember this Avrooster fellow, strange bird in my opinion.. ha ha

We had dinner one night and he brought a sword with him...

He also invited me to the Masters Golf Tournament.

Next trip we will take your tour...

signed,

coastin

The reason I brought the gaucho long knife called "facón" is because the "other fellow" was coming and because all birds are endangered in your trigger happy presence

Old fashion expert from the OC:

I pressed the wrong button and forgot to add: LOL!!!!

ha ha... oh yeah the other fellow... And your right about the birds too. Good to talk with you again dude....

Hello, AV,

We are making plans to visit Argentina at a ridiculously distant date--mid February next year!

We are intrigued by your barter proposal and would love to participate. We realize that you don't book folks a long time in advance, but would like to know if you think you'll be available in February next year. Our plans have us in Buenos Aires midweek on February 19th and 20th. Are you currently leading midweek tours?

Of course, we will plan make firm plans much closer to those dates, but would like to know now whether there's a remote possibility of setting up a tour.

If you come to see us in Southern California, we can show you much that is not on the usual tourist agenda and some that is--if you wish!

Hi, goforfun!

I'm glad you are planning to visit our wonderful country. Will it be your first time?

There is no way for me to know, at this stage, whether I'll be in BA in February 2008, as that is in Argentina the equivalent of August in the US, in other words a vacation period.

If I am here, I'll be pleased to take you on my tour, which I am now doing ONLY from Monday to Thursday.

If you have read all of this thread, you already know I would like to hear a little more about yourselves.

I have several invitations for the West Coast, so it's very likely that my next trip to the US will be to that area. I was there way back, in 1979.

So, goforfun, let me hear more from you, to the e-mail address mentioned several times in this thread, or right here, if you prefer.

Av.... My nephews and I would also like to take your tour. Unfortunately, we do not plan at all. You and yours are also welcome in the OC, beachside, for a tour...We can also take you on a tour of the poorer sections of Newport Beach...

We like long walks on the beach and malbec...

You sure sound like the trigger-happy retired fashion expert I met and befriended in another forum, realoc!! LOL!!!

No planning at all...Sounds like you are just Coatin through life. :)

Our Doc means "Coastin", the TA screen name of a fellow I nicknamed "Tomasito". LOL!!!

Hola AV! I respectfully request you contact CCDM who has lost track of you.
Manenita

CCDM: I respectfully suggest you write to me to the e-mail address indicated several times in this thread and which you have used before.

"Anyway, with all this promotion, my tour may no longer be free by November!! LOL!!!"

I booked my flight for my return trip to Buenos Aires for late October of this year. I was looking forward to go on the REAL Buenos Aires tour PART II. Already did part one.

It is going to be real expensive? If so I going to add another day of horse back riding at Estancia Los Dos Hermanos or extra dinner at Casa Saltshaker.

I probably do both anyway and still go on the REAL Buenos Aires tour PART II.

Alberto, see you in October.

Bill
www.WilliamBert.com

Prices have gone up in Argentina, as you well know, Bill.

The cost of my tour has increased accordingly (30%).

Do your math, Bill. How much is 30% of zero? LOL!!!

See you in late October or early November, Bill, but don't forget there are lowly liars who have told censors from another forum that "gratuities are expected in return for his company".

I even take plastic, Bill! LOL!!!

Hi there,
I'm visiting from Washington, DC, and am interested in taking the REAL Buenos Aires tour. I see from the boards that you have had several offers from others to serve as hosts for you when you travel to the DC-area. I hope you would welcome one more! I hear your perspective is not to be missed. I'm in BA now and will be here through the end of August. Let me know if I may email directly to arrange...Many thanks.