New guy in need of direction

[I/O]

I have a Slovak girl like this lined up, she even wants to pay for her own airfare and would take time off work (another bonus - they're not super-poor as most FSUW, this however also means they're not desperate to leave for some old fat stupid guy just because he has a US passport)

You don't see a contradiction here? Do you really think most FSUW are super-poor?

[Dave13]

Fabio, On your last post concerning the amount of time for your visit, Russia is a long flight and the time difference can cause major jet-lag. During my first trip it took me two days to adjust, of course everyone is different. If at all possible stay at least 7 to 9 days, it all depends if your going to visit one lady are several, this last statement should generate all kinds of advice. :evil:

Best of luck!

[fabiodriven]

Well, it seems my thread has finally cooled off a bit. I figure I'll give a little update.

The fine young Russian woman I have been talking to has been on the road for the last two days. Apparently she's going to be spending a month at her aunt's house. She told me this was coming up when we first started to talk. It's funny because the message I got from her today was obviously not translated like it normally would have been. I'm not sure if she was replying from her phone or what, but the English was choppy. I told her not to worry about it and offered for her to message in Russian if she wanted and I would translate it. We haven't gotten to Skype yet with the computer issues I had, me going away on vacation, and now her traveling as well. I've just got to be patient.

I went to Virginia Beach on vacation. There were A LOT of young Russian/Ukrainian people working at the shops there. As I was walking up the street on Friday, I passed one of the most beautiful Ukrainian woman I had ever seen. I thought about stopping to talk to her but I wussed out, if only momentarily. Once my buddy and I got up to our room I realized that I should have talked to that girl. So I threw my shoes back on and went out the door on my own. After walking for twenty minutes or a half hour or so I ended up finding her again. I approached her and struck up a conversation. I asked her if she would like to grab a drink and she accepted. So we had a great conversation for about an hour or so (she said she only had 20 minutes, ha!) and I figured out early on that she has a boyfriend back home and is not looking to stay here in the states. I talked a bit with her about finding a Russian/Ukrainian woman and explained my motives. She took my number and said she may have some friends that she could send my way. I'm not holding my breath, but it was a good conversation at the very least.

[Turboguy]

If that was last week you were in Virginia Beach I would have been happy to buy you a beer.  My wife, MIL and myself were also there on vacation. 

I do think a lot of the RW in Virginia beach are there on a work visa and not husband hunting but I am also sure most are single and available so it was probalby a smart move to try and do what you could there.  Hopefully she will have some friends for you.  I think sometimes it is better to meet people that way than through an agency or web site.

Good luck.

[Shadow]

The adventure in Virginia Beach at least show you have the balls to get up and find someone in case the visit goes south.
There is still hope you will progress to the advanced members and be able to give some new arrival hell in a couple of years. 

[fabiodriven]

If that was last week you were in Virginia Beach I would have been happy to buy you a beer.  My wife, MIL and myself were also there on vacation. 

Well that stinks. I wish I had known.

[I/O]

Well that stinks. I wish I had known.

Tell us how you really feel dude. 

[fabiodriven]

Just figured I'd pop in here for a quick comment. I'm still very much in contact with the same girl I was talking to when I last posted on here. We communicate through Facebook. It's still far too soon to say that this will become a reality, but you never know.

Upon reviewing my threads a little before re-posting, I remembered something. You people are the biggest bunch of arrogant losers I have ever had the misfortune of coming in contact with in my entire life, save for a few of you who were nice to me. I'm fairly certain that most of you are chasing foreign brides because you suck at life so bad that you cannot find anybody here who will put up with you. I'm willing to bet that most of you could count on one hand how many times you have ever hit on a woman face-to-face.  I, on the other hand, have been doing just fine in that department. I am still interested in my Russian friend though, and not because I'm a nerd with no other option. She intrigues me, as I do her.

I honestly could care less if I get kicked out of this forum. It has been about six months since I have been here anyways and I am embarrassed that my name is gracing the pages of this museum of treachery. 

[Faux Pas]

Just figured I'd pop in here for a quick comment. I'm still very much in contact with the same girl I was talking to when I last posted on here. We communicate through Facebook. It's still far too soon to say that this will become a reality, but you never know.

Upon reviewing my threads a little before re-posting, I remembered something. You people are the biggest bunch of arrogant losers I have ever had the misfortune of coming in contact with in my entire life, save for a few of you who were nice to me. I'm fairly certain that most of you are chasing foreign brides because you suck at life so bad that you cannot find anybody here who will put up with you. I'm willing to bet that most of you could count on one hand how many times you have ever hit on a woman face-to-face.  I, on the other hand, have been doing just fine in that department. I am still interested in my Russian friend though, and not because I'm a nerd with no other option. She intrigues me, as I do her.

I honestly could care less if I get kicked out of this forum. It has been about six months since I have been here anyways and I am embarrassed that my name is gracing the pages of this museum of treachery. 

So it has now been 6 months and you still haven't been to visit her. And you are calling us a bunch of losers? How is that dating on the computer with skivvies down around your ankles working out for you? What were your other options? 

[Boethius]

Well I'm crushed.  I'm not chasing a foreign bride and have never hit on a woman face to face or, even on the internet.

Jeez, can't I be a loser too?

[JohnDearGreen]

Upon reviewing my threads a little before re-posting, I remembered something. You people are the biggest bunch of arrogant losers I have ever had the misfortune of coming in contact with in my entire life, save for a few of you who were nice to me. I'm fairly certain that most of you are chasing foreign brides because you suck at life so bad that you cannot find anybody here who will put up with you. I'm willing to bet that most of you could count on one hand how many times you have ever hit on a woman face-to-face.  I, on the other hand, have been doing just fine in that department. I am still interested in my Russian friend though, and not because I'm a nerd with no other option. She intrigues me, as I do her.

I honestly could care less if I get kicked out of this forum. It has been about six months since I have been here anyways and I am embarrassed that my name is gracing the pages of this museum of treachery.  

Fab:
This isn't Jeopardy where you get the right answer right away.  I haven't watched Biggest-Loser, so I don't know if this is like it or not.  This is more like Deal-or-No-Deal where you get 26 answers and you have to find the right one.
You've been a Survivor for 6 months, but looks like the tension is mounting as you await the final suitcase or get your consolation prize.

[I/O]

Well I'm crushed.  I'm not chasing a foreign bride and have never hit on a woman face to face or, even on the internet. Jeez, can't I be a loser too?

Apparently you are the very thing (foreign bride) that all of us losers chase so that surely puts you right at the bottom of the pile. Feel better now?

[Boethius]

Apparently you are the very thing (foreign bride) that all of us losers chase so that surely puts you right at the bottom of the pile. Feel better now?

I'm going to go have a glass of white wine.  

Maybe that will make me feel better.

[Daveman]

Just figured I'd pop in here for a quick comment. I'm still very much in contact with the same girl I was talking to when I last posted on here. We communicate through Facebook. It's still far too soon to say that this will become a reality, but you never know.

Upon reviewing my threads a little before re-posting, I remembered something. You people are the biggest bunch of arrogant losers I have ever had the misfortune of coming in contact with in my entire life, save for a few of you who were nice to me. I'm fairly certain that most of you are chasing foreign brides because you suck at life so bad that you cannot find anybody here who will put up with you. I'm willing to bet that most of you could count on one hand how many times you have ever hit on a woman face-to-face.  I, on the other hand, have been doing just fine in that department. I am still interested in my Russian friend though, and not because I'm a nerd with no other option. She intrigues me, as I do her.

I honestly could care less if I get kicked out of this forum. It has been about six months since I have been here anyways and I am embarrassed that my name is gracing the pages of this museum of treachery. 

Now that is funny...

So, you never made the skype call? 

Facebook eh?  Well, at least you are communicating.  Probably,though, you should go ahead and join the sister site Assbook, as the former does seem firmly planted in the latter anyway.

Welcome back to the Museum of Treachery! We do hope you enjoy your stay.  :evil:

[Vinnvinny]

With the greatest respect fabiodriven then you can be a little rude yourself sometimes. When you asked …..

I've noticed both in the last reply and in some of the other threads I've been reading that some people set up multiple women to visit once they do make the trek over there. How does that work out? Are the women over there OK with that?

…. I pm’d you with the advice that its ok so long as every lady has a seat … you never even wrote ‘thanks’. 

[jayflorida]

fabio

shoot me an email bro

miaflausa@yahoo.com

i've been in ur shoes!!

-jay

[SFandEE]

I went to Virginia Beach on vacation. There were A LOT of young Russian/Ukrainian people working at the shops there. As I was walking up the street on Friday, I passed one of the most beautiful Ukrainian woman I had ever seen. I thought about stopping to talk to her but I wussed out, if only momentarily. Once my buddy and I got up to our room I realized that I should have talked to that girl. So I threw my shoes back on and went out the door on my own. After walking for twenty minutes or a half hour or so I ended up finding her again. I approached her and struck up a conversation. I asked her if she would like to grab a drink and she accepted. So we had a great conversation for about an hour or so (she said she only had 20 minutes, ha!) and I figured out early on that she has a boyfriend back home and is not looking to stay here in the states. I talked a bit with her about finding a Russian/Ukrainian woman and explained my motives. She took my number and said she may have some friends that she could send my way. I'm not holding my breath, but it was a good conversation at the very least.

This is a great story and I think demonstrates one of the positive things that can happen by exploring your options with FSUW.  If you get the chance to travel to FSU it sure can enhance the conversations with FSUW here when they find out you have been to their country or city and demonstrate your sincere interest in their culture.

[Ryan1980]

fabio mate im in the exact same situation as you - send me an email or facebook, whatever, would be good to chat to you. Im thinking of going and checking out some of these eastern european countries soon!
**removed**

And that goes for anyone else who's friendly or who wants to have a beer in europe!

[The Natural]

fabio mate im in the exact same situation as you - send me an email or facebook, whatever, would be good to chat to you. Im thinking of going and checking out some of these eastern european countries soon!


And that goes for anyone else who's friendly or who wants to have a beer in europe!

We're all friendly in Europe  A beer ( well, I prefer Stolichnaya with Coke) is always nice in new company. Welcome to Europe mate.

[Faux Pas]

We're all friendly in Europe  A beer ( well, I prefer Stolichnaya with Coke) is always nice in new company. Welcome to Europe mate.

Vodka and coke? Different strokes for different folks I suppose Roy  Do you mix it or shoot it?

[Gylden]

LOL, FauxPas....Just don't ask him about koshk.....(if I spelled it right)

[The Natural]

Vodka and coke? Different strokes for different folks I suppose Roy  Do you mix it or shoot it?

I mix it, drinking booze on itself is too strong for me. Reminds me when I stopped at a bar in the airport in Moscow. I asked for a vodka and Coke. Much to my surprise I got a glass filled with some vodka and a Coke on the side. So I poured the Coke into my glass while the bartender gave me a look like "What on earth is this guy doing?". That's when I learned that this is not the Russian way of drinking vodka, hehe.

LOL, FauxPas....Just don't ask him about koshk.....(if I spelled it right)

You're talking about Karsk or moonshine I suppose Gylden. No, I'm too classy for that, only the original stuff for me 

[I/O]

the bartender gave me a look like "What on earth is this guy doing?".

I tend to agree with the bartender.

[Faux Pas]

Roy I would imagine the bartender might've had you shot in the Soviet days. Actually I like coke for a mixer myself but, for bourbon or rum. Vodka around these parts is usually mixed with a citrus juice which I don't care for with alcohol. Since my first trip to Russia all my vodka is straight. People here tend to look at me a bit funny.  Somehow tequlia is acceptable straight, go figure

[Gylden]

Sorry "The Natural", I didn't mean to imply that you were not a classy guy. I was just under the impression that karsk had some sort of a traditional place in Norwegian culture.
Vodka and coke does sound funny to Americans.