Aruba_First
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Lives in Apache Junction, AZ
Registration: 06 May 2010
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Talara Staff School by Aruba_First
Gi'day Readers, There was a Talara Staff School in the '40s through the '60s (?) for personnel working for Esso; which seems to have dissolved. . Former students; please write. Thank you. Dave J. . .
Hi Bill, Glad to se SOMEONE finally use the "Talara Staff School" link. Hope others will follow suit long lost friends from Peru and Colombia and that your family is doing well. Read More
Talara Staff School by Aruba_First
Gi'day Readers, There was a Talara Staff School in the '40s through the '60s (?) for personnel working for Esso; which seems to have dissolved. . Former students; please write. Thank you. Dave J. . .
BTWay, "Facebook" is another popular "meeting ground". Facebook keeps any photos posted to do with as they please. Classmates Dot Com does not do so. One can add or remove their phots as they please. And . . . EVERYONE can add photos to Classmates ... Read More
Talara Staff School by Aruba_First
Gi'day Readers, There was a Talara Staff School in the '40s through the '60s (?) for personnel working for Esso; which seems to have dissolved. . Former students; please write. Thank you. Dave J. . .
. Yes, Host country citizens are welcome members to US overseas schools in CM. See: Colombia, Barrancabermeja, Intercol Staff School at the "El Rosario" camp. . Read More
Talara Staff School by Aruba_First
Gi'day Readers, There was a Talara Staff School in the '40s through the '60s (?) for personnel working for Esso; which seems to have dissolved. . Former students; please write. Thank you. Dave J. . .
. Gi'day, Classmates Dot Com (CM) offers virtual rendezvous, etc services for former students of American and Canadian schools overseas. The Talara Staff School has been added to the list. See: Overseas schools, Peru, Punta Arenas. One can add ... Read More
Visitng Cartagena in 4 weeks!! by davideid
New to the forum. I am meeting a friend in Carta in a few weeks. Never have been to Colombia before. Any advise? Thanks everyone!
10-4, Don't answer the question. Good Luck David. Read More
Visitng Cartagena in 4 weeks!! by davideid
New to the forum. I am meeting a friend in Carta in a few weeks. Never have been to Colombia before. Any advise? Thanks everyone!
. On 2010-07-06 23:13:58 Aruba_First wrote: " North side or south ?" . On 2010-07-07 17:13:45 Davideid replied: " no prob....im new at this anyway... " . Clarifying; Davideid, On which side of the equator in Ecuador will you be living ? Dave J. . Read More
Argentine Politics by Aruba_First
Someone please post a Web link to an English discussion of the present day politics of Argentina - in particular - leanings of the President. Thank you.
10-4 WynnWoods, Thanks for the suggestion. Dave J. . Read More
Talara Staff School by Aruba_First
Gi'day Readers, There was a Talara Staff School in the '40s through the '60s (?) for personnel working for Esso; which seems to have dissolved. . Former students; please write. Thank you. Dave J. . .
Thanks for adding your comment Lin and David, Other than the Wikipedia article referenced above about the early Punta Arenas (Talara) Gringos I'm unable to add anything at the moment. More later. Dave J. Read More
Visitng Cartagena in 4 weeks!! by davideid
New to the forum. I am meeting a friend in Carta in a few weeks. Never have been to Colombia before. Any advise? Thanks everyone!
Argentines use the Italian "ciao"; in general - people in Ecuador do not. I misinterpreted your good-bye. . North side or south ? . Read More
Visitng Cartagena in 4 weeks!! by davideid
New to the forum. I am meeting a friend in Carta in a few weeks. Never have been to Colombia before. Any advise? Thanks everyone!
Ciao David, 10-4. Next time. Going to Argentina next ? Read More
Learning Spanish in Colombia by GaryT
Hi all, I am planning to learn Spanish in Colombia. I have checked the websites and found that the prices for the course varies. Has any one got any experiences or tips to share so I can make an informed decision to choose the best available ...
Gi'day GaryT, How about sharing your Colombian destination. In what city will you be staying ? . Thanks for the redirect Christine. Read More
Visitng Cartagena in 4 weeks!! by davideid
New to the forum. I am meeting a friend in Carta in a few weeks. Never have been to Colombia before. Any advise? Thanks everyone!
I hope this is not too late: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/colombia.aspx . While in Cartagena, try to visit the Centro Colombo-Americano for ... Read More
Argentine Politics
Someone please post a Web link to an English discussion of the present day politics of Argentina - in particular - leanings of the President. Thank you. Read More
Talara Staff School by Aruba_First
Gi'day Readers, There was a Talara Staff School in the '40s through the '60s (?) for personnel working for Esso; which seems to have dissolved. . Former students; please write. Thank you. Dave J. . .
The Talara Staff School buildings are now being used by "Colegio Punta Arenas, Talara, Peru", (CPA). . "Punta Arenas, a campsite that was originally built by American constructors, is located in the northern area of the South American country of ... Read More
Talara Staff School
Gi'day Readers, There was a Talara Staff School in the '40s through the '60s (?) for personnel working for Esso; which seems to have dissolved. . Former students; please write. Thank you. Dave J. . . Read More