Argentines?

[ATX Spur]

How many posters are currently in Argentina? I'm moving there in September. If so, in BA or elsewhere?

[Marhq]

I'm from/in Buenos Aires. :tu

[ATX Spur]

is the internet a Spurs fan's best friend, or have you been able to catch some games? are the playoffs televised down there?

[ATX Spur]

I'm from/in Buenos Aires. :tu
and how did you get that argentina flag under your name? haha

[ALVAREZ6]

I was born in Buenos Aires, but live in Philly.




Why are you moving there?

[ATX Spur]

I was born in Buenos Aires, but live in Philly.

Why are you moving there?


To teach and travel. When did you move to Philly?

[danyel]

Im in Buenos Aires.

We got some playoff games but not the finals.

You're gonna love ESPN Intl NBA coverage.

[ALVAREZ6]

To teach and travel. When did you move to Philly?
1990

[ATX Spur]

Im in Buenos Aires.

We got some playoff games but not the finals.

You're gonna love ESPN Intl NBA coverage.

Maybe you would have gotten the finals in Ginobili had been playing in them?

Are there bars that play basketball games much? I will look forward to ESPN intl.

[ALVAREZ6]

Have fun watching soccer on channels 14-18.

[danyel]

Maybe you would have gotten the finals in Ginobili had been playing in them?

Yeah, most probably.


Are there bars that play basketball games much? I will look forward to ESPN intl.

Not really, there are some sports bars though but they will probably show soccer is there is a game on.

The ESPN intl comment was a me trying to be sarcastic, it sucks pretty bad.

[ATX Spur]

Have fun watching soccer on channels 14-18.

Sweet. Do you remember if they show English Premier League games, or is it mostly South American leagues?

[ATX Spur]

The ESPN intl comment was a me trying to be sarcastic, it sucks pretty bad.

ah I see. I guess i'll be relying on the internet for info.

[danyel]

Sweet. Do you remember if they show English Premier League games, or is it mostly South American leagues?

Almost every league in the world, and then some...

Spanish, English, Italian, Dutch, Mexican, Chilean, Brazilean, Uruguayan, French, German, MLS, European continental competitions and of course Argentineans firsts 3 divisions.

[ATX Spur]

Almost every league in the world, and then some...

Spanish, English, Italian, Dutch, Mexican, Chilean, Brazilean, Uruguayan, French, German, MLS, European continental competitions and of course Argentineans firsts 3 divisions.

This is definitely something to look forward to. Thanks.

[Marhq]

You'll need to realize that here fútbol is not only the King, but the Queen, the Prince and the castle.

ESPNi sucks if you want to watch NBA games, but don't worry they show great domino and poker tournaments :lol

Years ago NBA coverage was much better but then Stern got more greedy and we started getting less games. Every year is getting worse, now we only get a couple of games a week during the regular season, some from the playoffs, one complete conference finals series (none from the other) and no NBA finals.

There's been some attempts from the local TV to broadcast a game every Sunday (given that an Argentine player was on it) but the ratings were poor so it remains to be seen if they will do it again next season. If an Argentine player makes it to the finals, you can trust me they WILL show those games.

You're right, the Internet is going to be your best friend. There are many sites with live scores, chatrooms and, since last season, video streams thanks to our good friends of the Chinese TV (you'll need a broadband connection though).

You can ask Kori for the little flag but I'm not sure you'll get one, she's very strict with nationalities :lol

BTW, check this blog, you may find it useful: http://movingtoargentina.typepad.com

Saludos.

[hendrix]

Why are you moving there?

You are really a hater to be an argentine... Why move to Argentina?? Because it's awesome to live here.
I have several friends from NY, Las Vegas, Los Angeles... France, Spain, Italy, Germany, etc... all of them working or "studying" (the latter is a cover up for partying heheh).
All of them are glad to be here and acknowledge a more "relaxed" way of living and the way people is to each other.
Yes, everybody knows there is some sense of insecurity (if you watch news channels all day, you get the feeling, otherwise not that much... leave the houses people, live your lives).
And they know they'll have to move back if they want to make some real money and save, but overall, they enjoy it.
I have the exact opposite reactions from argentines that moved to US. Yes, the money is great, but pick your poison.

I will not answer any aggressive replies, specially from the right-wing morons that see Argentina as Iraq. Even people in Argentina that likes to mention they "travelled a lot".

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

You are really a hater to be an argentine... Why move to Argentina?? Because it's awesome to live here.
I have several friends from NY, Las Vegas, Los Angeles... France, Spain, Italy, Germany, etc... all of them working or "studying" (the latter is a cover up for partying heheh).
All of them are glad to be here and acknowledge a more "relaxed" way of living and the way people is to each other.
Yes, everybody knows there is some sense of insecurity (if you watch news channels all day, you get the feeling, otherwise not that much... leave the houses people, live your lives).
And they know they'll have to move back if they want to make some real money and save, but overall, they enjoy it.
I have the exact opposite reactions from argentines that moved to US. Yes, the money is great, but pick your poison.

I will not answer any aggressive replies, specially from the right-wing morons that see Argentina as Iraq. Even people in Argentina that likes to mention they "travelled a lot".

Because Alvarez couldn't possibly be asking a question people usually ask when somebody says they're moving...

[Kori Ellis]

You are really a hater to be an argentine... Why move to Argentina?? Because it's awesome to live here.
I have several friends from NY, Las Vegas, Los Angeles... France, Spain, Italy, Germany, etc... all of them working or "studying" (the latter is a cover up for partying heheh).
All of them are glad to be here and acknowledge a more "relaxed" way of living and the way people is to each other.
Yes, everybody knows there is some sense of insecurity (if you watch news channels all day, you get the feeling, otherwise not that much... leave the houses people, live your lives).
And they know they'll have to move back if they want to make some real money and save, but overall, they enjoy it.
I have the exact opposite reactions from argentines that moved to US. Yes, the money is great, but pick your poison.

I will not answer any aggressive replies, specially from the right-wing morons that see Argentina as Iraq. Even people in Argentina that likes to mention they "travelled a lot".

I think he was just asking the simply question of why he was moving there. Meaning ... is a job taking him there? did he just decide to move there on his own? is he moving for family reasons?

I don't think he was being critical, just asking a curious question.

Maybe I'm wrong though. :spin

[ALVAREZ6]

Chill the fuck out hendrix, I simply asked why ATX Spur is moving, as in what is the reason.

I didn't ask "why the fuck are you going to that shithole?"





I love my country.

[ATX Spur]

BTW, check this blog, you may find it useful: http://movingtoargentina.typepad.com

Saludos.

That site has a ton of useful links. Thanks much!

[ATX Spur]

I teach ESL classes here in Austin. I'm about to be 23 and it's time for me to see the world a bit more. That's why I'm moving.

Everyone can put their weapons away. Thanks for all the input, all.

[johngateswhiteley]

I teach ESL classes here in Austin. I'm about to be 23 and it's time for me to see the world a bit more. That's why I'm moving.

Everyone can put their weapons away. Thanks for all the input, all.


...oooh. let me know if the girls are really as hot as they seem to be....i may find my way down there if that be the case. i met a lot of hot argentina women working in Aspen this past winter.

[ATX Spur]

...oooh. let me know if the girls are really as hot as they seem to be....i may find my way down there if that be the case. i met a lot of hot argentina women working in Aspen this past winter.

:tu I have to say I'm curious as well. I was in Mexico City two weeks ago and met alot of attractive Argentine women travelling after finishing school.

[T-Pain]

Id like to see Brazil and Argentina...

[ALVAREZ6]

I teach ESL classes here in Austin. I'm about to be 23 and it's time for me to see the world a bit more. That's why I'm moving.

Everyone can put their weapons away. Thanks for all the input, all.
Good luck




I hope you like it there. Are you moving to Buenos Aires, or somewhere else?

[ATX Spur]

Buenos Aires, though I'll be open to other new places as well.

[ALVAREZ6]

Buenos Aires, though I'll be open to other new places as well.
Do you know which neighborhood?

[ATX Spur]

Nope I don't know yet. I don't know the city at all. What part did you live in?

[ALVAREZ6]

Nope I don't know yet. I don't know the city at all. What part did you live in?
Belgrano

[ATX Spur]

How often do you go back, if at all, alvarez?

[SequSpur]

argentina blows... there is no chips ahoy, they have dirt floors, no walmarts, they still use commodore 64s and no ballas.

[ATX Spur]

I don't eat chips ahoy, i don't plan on staying anywhere with a dirt floor, i haven't been to walmart in ages, and i'm bringing my laptop

I'm in the clear, kid.

[ALVAREZ6]

How often do you go back, if at all, alvarez?
Every year or every other year.


I just got back a week ago.

[ATX Spur]

what are some things you do/get there that you can't enjoy in the states? do you still have family there?

[danyel]

We do have chips ahoy, they're called Pepitos.

We don't have Tivo...

[tlongII]

Avenue de Florida

[MaNuMaNiAc]

You are really a hater to be an argentine... Why move to Argentina?? Because it's awesome to live here.
I have several friends from NY, Las Vegas, Los Angeles... France, Spain, Italy, Germany, etc... all of them working or "studying" (the latter is a cover up for partying heheh).
All of them are glad to be here and acknowledge a more "relaxed" way of living and the way people is to each other.
Yes, everybody knows there is some sense of insecurity (if you watch news channels all day, you get the feeling, otherwise not that much... leave the houses people, live your lives).
And they know they'll have to move back if they want to make some real money and save, but overall, they enjoy it.
I have the exact opposite reactions from argentines that moved to US. Yes, the money is great, but pick your poison.

I will not answer any aggressive replies, specially from the right-wing morons that see Argentina as Iraq. Even people in Argentina that likes to mention they "travelled a lot".
I see hendrix is being his old stupid self again... good it means I'm back home! http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

ATX Spur, I live in Buenos Aires too. It would be tough to summarise Buenos Aires in a few paragraphs, so I'll just try and answer the questions people here have asked. For the most part Alvarez is right, as well as Danyel and Marhq. I think you'll find people here are warm and welcoming, I don't forsee you'll have trouble in that sense.

As for the NBA, you'll have to settle for maybe 2 games a month and hope that the Spurs make the finals so that the morons over here decide to televise at least that. Otherwise just hang out here as usual and use live scores. For big games there are a few good places to go and watch, but again it all depends on wether or not there are any good football matches going on.

On the bright side public transportation is great in Buenos Aires, you can preety much get anywhere you want what with the buses, the train, the sub or maybe an occasional taxi (although they are getting rather expensive for us Argies :lol).

If you have any questions about anything having to do with BA I'll be more than happy to answer them http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smispin.gif.


...oooh. let me know if the girls are really as hot as they seem to be....i may find my way down there if that be the case. i met a lot of hot argentina women working in Aspen this past winter.
you have about a dozen Argies in this forum and you ask him about the women over here? is it that you don't trust us to be impartial? :lol Women are B E A U T I F U L over here! All my american friends that have come to visit Argentina have always commented on that. We have beautiful landscapes, beautiful architechture, rich and colorful history... and yet all the commented on was the women http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif! ... Its understandable :tu

[ALVAREZ6]

Avenue de Florida
Avenida Florida