Belo Horizonte
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Topic: Belo Horizonte
Posted By: Nancy
Subject: Belo Horizonte
Date Posted: 26 July 2006 at 10:54
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Hi, I'm looking for people living in Belo Horizonte. There don't seem to be many "gringoes" here, I've met one other woman. Also, I'm looking for some volunteer work here in Belo. Any suggestions? |
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Posted By: Russell
Date Posted: 26 July 2006 at 11:25
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The user zecapagodinho is there, working mostly I think (hopefully he doesn't mind me saying, but he's mentioned it on the forum before). Zeca's a gringo with the most-o, so may have already hooked up with some gringos there.
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Posted By: zecapagodinho
Date Posted: 26 July 2006 at 19:11
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Yeah Nancy, Russ is right. I've seen a few around (mainly tourists) and of course my fellow work colleagues (about 40-50 of them). Regarding volunteer work in BH, I'm sure there's some around. I'll ask some of the Brazilians here at work. This weekend I might be heading back to SP to visit my family, not 100% sure yet so drop me your contact details via PM maybe we could hook up. ZecaP. Russ mate, your too kind. Ever thought of going into politics? Brasil could do with an honest bloke like yourself. |
Posted By: Russell
Date Posted: 26 July 2006 at 19:40
Haha, I'm sure the offer of cash in my underpants would corrupt me eventually 
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Posted By: Kala
Date Posted: 31 July 2006 at 08:41
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Hey Z, didn´t know that you´re in BH. How long has it been already? ------------- Kala |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 31 July 2006 at 12:43
| Nancy, what kind of work are you interested in? |
Posted By: Nancy
Date Posted: 31 July 2006 at 16:22
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Denise, I'm not really sure. I am a teacher (primary school and music) in Canada so maybe somewhere that could use those skills. I'm here accompanying my spouse who is working in Brasil so am basically looking for something to do here. I don't have a work permit/visa. |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 02:36
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Hi, Nancy. I am a volunteer with the Methodist Church here, and there are a multitude of opportunities for volunteering in Belo Horizonte (both with the church and also with non-church-related organizations). Your possibilities will depend largely on how much Portuguese you already know. When I first arrived, I had to be a "teacher's helper" for a few months until I knew enough Portuguese to teach English classes and substitute teach music classes for kids. For more info, you can call (in Portuguese) the Methodist Foundation for Social & Cultural Action at 3447-0373 or to communicate in English, send an e-mail to mailto:f.metodistabh@veloxmail.com.br - f.metodistabh@veloxmail.com.br . Good luck! Christine |
Posted By: zecapagodinho
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 10:01
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5 weeks and counting! The job opportunity had been simmering away for 6months so I didn't spill the beans until I had my ticket in hand. |
Posted By: Nancy
Date Posted: 06 August 2006 at 16:52
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Christine, Thanks for the info about volunteering here in Belo. Nancy |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 20 August 2006 at 13:37
| Christine, who is the reverend there? |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 21 August 2006 at 23:09
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Hi, Denise. I work for the overall Methodist Church, not a specific congregation, but the Methodist Foundation in Belo Horizonte is run by a misssionary named Gordon Greathouse. |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 22 August 2006 at 12:54
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Ok, thanks. One of the reverends in BH was an assistant at my church in SP, and worked at favela do Heliópolis too. I found this article about volunteering interesting, not sure if info is up to date. http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0605/volunteer_work_in_brazil.shtml - http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0605/ volunteer_work_in_brazil.shtml |
Posted By: Landon
Date Posted: 30 August 2006 at 20:55
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Hi all,
Newbie here. I will be moving to BH in December. I am currently visiting for a month to look for places to rent. Anyone have any advice of finding rental property? I would like to find a house but there are not many on the market. Any gringo meets in the future for BH? |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 16 November 2006 at 00:46
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Hi, Landon. Sorry for the delay. For the rentals, but you could try looking in the online classifieds of the local newspapers if you or someone around you reads Portuguese (look under imóveis aluguel) http://www.melhorpravender.com.br/multiclassificado/home/home.jsp - http://www.melhorpravender.com.br/multiclassificado/home/hom e.jsp http://www.primeiramao.com.br/mg/pg.asp?area=12 - http://www.primeiramao.com.br/mg/pg.asp?area=12 We are also going to try to start a monthly gathering for English-speaking ex-pats in Belo Horizonte--First Fridays. The first Friday of every month we'll meet at the Café 3 Corações (Avenida Cristóvão Colombo, 152 in Savassi) at 19:00, starting on Friday, 1 December 2006. Good luck and welcome! Christine |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 21 November 2006 at 11:43
Christine, you can write Gringoes editor for a small note on the Newsletter! |
Posted By: supermary
Date Posted: 21 November 2006 at 12:14
This might be a little too late... but are you looking *just* for volunteer work or for an actual job too? It couldn't hurt to look into EABH (Escola Americana de Belo Horizonte). I'm not sure how often they need new teachers, though... EABH is a nice little school... tiny, absolutely tiny, but nice :) ------------- ~Mary*Anne~ Make a positive change in the world and then Take It Global. |
Posted By: Landon
Date Posted: 21 November 2006 at 13:57
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Christine, Good to hear about the meet up. I'll miss the first one. I am not moving there till the 14th of December. I did find a nice apartment close to Savassi. Now all I need to do is buy a car. Landon |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 23:12
NEW LOCATION!! **Café 3 Corações is closed so the group will meet at Livraria e Café da Travessa (Av. Getulio Vargas, 1405 in Savassi).** |
Posted By: SteelRat
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 23:18
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Just to echo Denise's comment, we can advertise any meet up on both the site and the email newsletter. Either let me know here, or drop an email with the details to gringoes@gringoes.com. A lot more people are reading the main site and the newsletter than the forum. |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 12:28
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What happened to Café 3 Corações??????  |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 12:30
They don't know what they're missing! |
Posted By: zecapagodinho
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 13:27
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BHers The idea of meeting up is great! You´ll be surprised how many gringoes there are in BH. Got a Monster XMAS part this friday so I wont be able to make it. lookn´ forward to the next one! Have fun. ZecaP. |
Posted By: Landon
Date Posted: 24 December 2006 at 15:41
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Hi ALl, Finally moved to BH. I am in an apartment in Savassi and looking for work. I am also waiting for all my stuff to clear customs. The next meeting is January right? Landon |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 25 December 2006 at 21:23
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Welcome, Landon. Yes, the next meeting is Friday, 5 January. I'm going to try to bring a balloon to tie to the table make it easier to find each other. To answer Denise's previous question, there was a sign at Café 3 Coraçoes that they were under renovation, but somebody else said the property had been sold to another business. I don't know for sure because I rarely go to that neighborhood. Christine |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 26 December 2006 at 10:27
Sniff!  |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 26 December 2006 at 13:23
That's a good idea!   
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Posted By: vinnyvendetti
Date Posted: 30 January 2007 at 23:10
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Darn.. I'm feeling left out. I'm about 3 hours away from BH. Are non-BH'ers allowed to the meetups? |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 31 January 2007 at 17:52
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Just hop on the bus, Gus. All are welcome, and the next get-together is this Friday, 2 February at 19:00 at Livraria e Café da Travessa, Rua Pernambuco, 1286 (Praça da Savassi). Any foreigner comfortable conversing in English is welcome to join us. Look for the balloon. |
Posted By: zecapagodinho
Date Posted: 31 January 2007 at 22:55
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19:00 Brazilian time or Gringoe time? |
Posted By: zecapagodinho
Date Posted: 31 January 2007 at 22:58
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Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 01 February 2007 at 12:31
I try to get there with the balloon by 19:00 but sometimes may be a few (maximum 15) minutes late. If there's a good turnout, we should be there until at least 21:00. |
Posted By: Mineiro_Alemão
Date Posted: 03 February 2007 at 15:39
Uai! Me! I´m in BH too! 
Do you know already this website? www.ajudabrasil.org It´s a platform for organziations all over Brazill, looking for volunteers offering volunteer jobs. I hope you enjoy BH! GOOD LUCK! ------------- 
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Posted By: Mineiro_Alemão
Date Posted: 03 February 2007 at 15:47
Damit!  Missed that! What about the next one? I midght come! Let me know when and where?
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Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 05 February 2007 at 19:55
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The gathering is the first Friday of each month at 19:00 at the Livraria e Café da Travessa, Rua Pernambuco, 1286 (Praça da Savassi). Hope to see you in March! |
Posted By: Landon
Date Posted: 15 March 2007 at 09:35
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Brasil-cana, I went ahead and bought a ballon today for the next meet up! I'll put it in the oven till then... |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 31 March 2007 at 13:29
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Because of the Good Friday holiday, we will postpone our next meetup until Friday, April 13th. We'll still meet at 19:00 at the Livraria e Café da Travessa, Rua Pernambuco, 1286 (Praça da Savassi). All foreigners comfortable conversing in English are welcome to join us. Look for the shriveled balloon. Hope to see you all there! |
Posted By: motion
Date Posted: 13 April 2007 at 23:41
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Could someone kindly point me to one or more websites with apartment
rentals and more importantly, sales in the Savassi area of BH? English please! Hope to meet up with you Gringoes one of these days... I am an American from Southern California interested in living part time in BH. Have been there many times over the years and love it! I'm gaining weight right now just thinking of the awesome food! Thanks. |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 23 April 2007 at 14:34
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For trying to find a place in English, I'd recommend a relocation service, such as: http://www.epicinternational.co.uk/relocate.asp (two are listed on this site) http://www.focalpoint.com.br Best of luck! |
Posted By: Nancy
Date Posted: 23 April 2007 at 15:13
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Here are a couple of sites that list properties for rent and for sale. They are in Portuguese but you should be abe to at least get an idea of what's out there. Many of the listings have photos. http://www.netimoveis.com.br/home_nova/default_abertura.asp - http://www.netimoveis.com.br/home_nova/default_abertura.asp http://www.anuardonato.com.br/indexb.htm - http://www.anuardonato.com.br/indexb.htm Good luck. |
Posted By: John Vuckovich
Date Posted: 23 April 2007 at 15:49
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Nancy, BH is virgin territory for gringos living in Brazil and a huge plus in my opinion. Unlike the tourist populated areas of Rio, you will find the locals more curious about you and sex tourism is non existent |
Posted By: CtMonteCrsto
Date Posted: 26 April 2007 at 16:59
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I am a 36 year old entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee. I met a girl from belo horizonte in Rome in early 2001 and had purchased a plane ticket and a ring in august of that year to fly there and propose to her on september 23rd, 2001. Needless to say, I never went due to the unfortunate incident on 9/11. My ignorance caused me to break up with her and continue on with my life in the U.S. Then I had a girlfriend that destroyed all the evidence that my belo girl existed. For three and a half years now, I have been looking for her online and was about to give up when she won an award for engineering a product in orthodontic surgery....She is a dentist and oral surgeon. I found her office number in the article online and called and we rekindled immediately. So, in march I went to belo horizonte' for a month, fell in love with her again and then fell in love with brazil. So, I am getting married in october 2007 and will be moving to belo horizonte as soon as i sell my house. Fortunately for me, I will have plenty of money to invest in a business and will have the capability of living in savasse by purchasing an apartment or house. I am also feeling a little bit insecure moving to a foreign country such as brazil, but cannot live without my girl any longer. I am very interested in meeting english speaking people to learn more about the customs, laws and traditions. My fiancee speaks english pretty well and I am diligently trying to learn the portuguese language which seems so much more complex than english. (maybe because I know it ------------- Count of Monte Cristo |
Posted By: vinnyvendetti
Date Posted: 26 April 2007 at 20:11
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Sounds like a good novela script to me! Dude, sounds like you got it made on all fronts: girl, job, etc... Congratualtions! Sounds like you already made the first step. There's nothing to it. No reason to feel awkward. About Portuguese. Get the FSI courses. They're boring as hell, but they go from basic to advanced. You'll feel in the blanks and the slang after you live in Brazil for a while. Good luck in BH. |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 26 April 2007 at 23:17
Wow, what a romantic story!  Good luck!(I didn't forget the PM, but my mail is overwhelming these days!) BTW now I understand the nickname!  |
Posted By: MonicaB
Date Posted: 27 April 2007 at 01:15
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I wish you the best of luck! Yes, I know who Vitor Belfort is... apart from his jiu jitsu he is also known by being married to "Feiticeira"... My husband is a judoca (nidan) an Aikidoca (shodan - his primary martial art now). He already trained in 2 Aikido dojos in Sao Paulo but so far does not compare to the levels he is used to in England (hard training)... here in HKG he is teaching twice a week because Aikido training is also very weak. Good luck and all the best! ------------- ** There is more to life than increasing its speed ** Mohandas Gandhi 
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Posted By: supermary
Date Posted: 27 April 2007 at 01:24
That is such a cute story :) My boyfriend loves mma too, and be practices brazilian jiu jitsu. He's a blue belt, pretty close to going purple now. When we were in NYC in feb he took me to the Renzo Gracie school and was all excited about it. So cute. lol. I don't get it at all though. ------------- ~Mary*Anne~ Make a positive change in the world and then Take It Global. |
Posted By: CtMonteCrsto
Date Posted: 27 April 2007 at 15:41
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Good to know some fans of mma!!! Maybe i can get some of my english speaking friends to some of my fights.....From what i understand, the majority of fights in brazil are in rio and sao paulo. I will need as much support as possible for i most likely will have a hostile crowd for i am definitely a gringo. .... Mary Anne, I can understand the excitement...I am trying to sell my house as fast as possible so i can go to thailand to train for 1 to 2 months before my wedding in october. So, I understand that kind of excitement completely. Its a rush to know you will be a much better fighter for going to a brutal school....the place i will be going is http://www.tigermuaythai.com - www.tigermuaythai.com its very cool and very brutal for the advanced training, but i will be invincible if i can get there!!! ------------- Count of Monte Cristo |
Posted By: vinnyvendetti
Date Posted: 27 April 2007 at 18:19
Can you catch bullets?  Just kidding w/ya dude. I know what you mean. I couldn't resist. If you got a fight going, put it up here. I used to do MA for years and years and years. I didn't really start getting bloody until Kajukenbo, which I did for several more years. But now I don't care about getting pounded to a pulp or pounding other people. So that's why I have a lot of respect for Aikido. If I could find a cheap school where I live, I'd be there in a second! (Cheap as in price.. not quality). |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 14:04
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FIRST FRIDAYS What: A gathering for all foreigners in greater Belo Horizonte comfortable conversing in English Where: Livraria e Café da Travessa, Rua Pernambuco, 1286 (Praça da Savassi) When: First Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted here) at 19:00 How to find us: Look for the balloon Next meeting: This Friday, 4 May Hope to see you all there! |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 12:58
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Hi, I went to the Café Travessa May 4th at 19:00. I stayed until 21:00. I didn't see any balloon and the only english speakers I found didn't match the profile of anyone here. What gives? bs |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 14:12
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Oooh, these Mineiros are becoming mineiros too much (stealth mode) or are becoming baianos! |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 14:25
I'm sorry you were unable to connect with us, but we were there. We had a green and a yellow balloon tied to the back of one chair at our table of four outside and we didn't leave until about 22:00. I'm not sure what you mean by people matching the profile. We advertise the monthly gathering in several ways, so it's also attended by people who don't participate in this forum. Please don't give up, and don't be afraid to ask people if they are with the group. Sorry for your frustration. |
Posted By: john.jane
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 20:30
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Denise... I am sorry, but I am a rookie. I think I know what you mean by "stealth" but could you please elaborate a bit. I want to know exactly what that means. Mineiros are very important to me. I am getting that cariocas would fall under this generalization too. Can explain about the bahia connection too, but don't have to... ------------- A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 08 May 2007 at 23:55
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Mineiros are known a being quiet/discreet or reserved about their own thoughts - in the sense they seem to be gullible, when actually they're very smart. The baiano story... I'll copy Bahiana's post... it says all... GPS Brasileiro: http://humortadela.uol.com.br/animacao/index_648.html - http://humortadela.uol.com.br/animacao/index_648.html |
Posted By: john.jane
Date Posted: 09 May 2007 at 00:18
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Cool - I did not know that.... Many things come to light now. Would it be safe to say that they are somewhat guarded? Oh, and thanks by the way. ------------- A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 14:29
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Hi, > I'm sorry you were unable to connect with us, but we were there. We had a green and a yellow balloon tied to the back of one chair at our table of four outside and we didn't leave until about 22:00. Really? That hoovers. I asked two people that worked there if they heard any english being spoken... I take it your balloon wasn't filled with helium. ok, I'll see about next month but I can't make any promises. B |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 22:52
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Posted By: zecapagodinho
Date Posted: 10 May 2007 at 23:10
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"o mineiro é um baiano dormindo..." that`s what my brasilian paulista engenheiro says! he`s not far from the truth...kikikiki |
Posted By: john.jane
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 00:41
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I know what that means literally, but what does it mean?
------------- A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 13:51
Que calor! Não aguento mais.  B |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 14:23
I think you've never had 'experiences' with baianos! I'd say that a baiano is a mineiro dormindo! |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 14:25
In a sense, yes, but they're not openly suspicious. |
Posted By: Denise
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 14:28
It's related to one being smarter/faster & the other lazier. |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 12 May 2007 at 15:46
Would you believe this was the first time it wasn't? It usually is... Hope you can make it next month. |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 12 June 2007 at 12:42
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Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 12 June 2007 at 12:44
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Any one going to be in BH on the 4th of July? B |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 09:46
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HELLO?! Hello?! hello?! hllo? hl? h . Is anybody out there? out there out thr o t |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 18 June 2007 at 12:06
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Sorry about the lack of response. I'll be traveling during July and was actually trying to get somebody else to get the infamous balloon for the July First Friday get together in BH. Christine |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 12:51
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I'll buy the balloon. But that encounter is after the 4th. B |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 25 June 2007 at 18:39
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Well, actually, I won't buy the balloon, unless we can move the encounter to another location. I will be with child that Friday and Cafe da Travessa doesn't provide much in the way of child stuff to do. Maybe Krug Bier? B |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 28 June 2007 at 12:11
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So it looks like we are meeting at Krug Bier. http://www.krug.com.br/ There is a map on their web site "Krug Bier" - Mapa de Localização. It is about two blocks from BH Shopping. Landon is buying the balloon. He is making no promising on whether it will be helium filled. Ask at the door where we are. I will tell the receptionist. B |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 06 July 2007 at 11:07
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Hi, I should arrive around 19:00 tonight at Krug Bier. I will check the forum and my email around 17:00 if anyone has any last minute questions. I'm not sure if Landon has bought a balloon. Either way I will tell the doorman at Krug that we are meeting there. See you soon, B |
Posted By: brnmcl
Date Posted: 07 July 2007 at 12:37
Hey guys, I didn´t check the place of the meeting and went to Travessa yesterday 
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Posted By: Backhome
Date Posted: 30 July 2007 at 05:48
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Hello,
Im Brazilian currently living in Sydney but just about to move to BH with my Australian husband. Are you still meeting on Fridays? We'd love to come!!! ------------- Moving back to Brazil after 4 years in Sydney, Australia and bringing Australian husband. |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 30 July 2007 at 09:46
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Hello! We are still meeting on Fridays. The next encounter is this Friday. If you can't make it this Friday, keep checking back here for news. All are welcome, we look forward to meeting you! B |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 30 July 2007 at 09:48
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Friday encounter (August). As far as I know we will be back at La Travessa on Friday. Sorry for anyone that went there last month instead of Krug Bier. It might be really cold. Remember to bundle up. Hope to see everyone there. B |
Posted By: Backhome
Date Posted: 01 August 2007 at 04:22
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Hi,
We won't be there for this one but will keep an eye next month's meeting. ------------- Moving back to Brazil after 4 years in Sydney, Australia and bringing Australian husband. |
Posted By: brasili-cana
Date Posted: 01 August 2007 at 10:29
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Reminder for next BH meet up: FIRST FRIDAYS What: A gathering for all foreigners in greater Belo Horizonte comfortable conversing in English Where: Livraria e Café da Travessa, Rua Pernambuco, 1286 (Praça da Savassi) When: First Friday of each month (unless otherwise noted here) at 19:00 How to find us: Look for the balloon Next meeting: This Friday, 3 August As bsbaixo mentioned, it is outside, so please dress warmly. Hope to see you all there! |
Posted By: AndreainBrazil
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 14:22
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Hi, I am so happy to have stumbled upon this site.
I've lived in BH for fourteen years. During this time a handful of gringo friends have come and gone. Currently, they have all gone. I used to teach English and do academic translations for university profs who needed to publish in English journals. I loved translating, but I worked too slowly to make a living at it. So, I entered the business world and boy oh boy was that a mistake. Unlike a good mineira, I am as transparent as Absolut vodka! People saw my good heart and the way I tried to treat Brazilians of all social classes with dignity. I ended up trusting the wrong people and being robbed and betrayed beyond belief. I now realize that, previously, by teaching only advanced students and by working with academics, my social network was largely English-speaking and nicely sophisticated -- so, I felt no need to meet other gringos here. But now my world is all Portuguese-speaking. I love Portuguese, but I moved to Brazil and learned this lovely language at 39 (I'm 53 now)-- rather old to learn one's first second language. I'm very fluent, but after an all-Portuguese day I feel tired and stressed. I'll always be an expat and "bilingue de mentira", but my 17-year-old daughter is a mineira and a "bilingue de verdade." BTW, I've gone to a few meetings of a group of English-speaking women that also meets once a month. However, they are mostly wives of men who work for multinationals. So, most of them live in luxury homes in closed condominiums and send their kids to the American School ($$$$$). As an old hippie (without a car) I couldn't relate very well. This group appears to be more heterogenous and may even contain a few kindred spirits. (If anyone wants info on the wealthy ladies group, I'll be happy to dig it up and pass it on.)] I'd love to meet with you all. Is there a meeting scheduled for the first Friday of September? Until then, I'd welcome any contacts. Thanks. So good to be here (no, not in BH, at this site :-) -Andrea ------------- We have no art. We do everything with excellence. -Balinese saying |
Posted By: Russell
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 14:53
Ah, there must be a partner organisation to the SP International Newcomer's Club (Sorry, an in-joke) |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 13 August 2007 at 11:31
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Oi AndreainBrazil, I have also been here a long time (thirteen years). I found this site recently too. We are meeting the first friday of each month. I am an 80's hippie. I have heard of these other Americans living in those places with children in the American school etc. I am definitely not one of those either. I also am without a car. You, your daughter and anyone else you know that is comfortable in speaking English are welcome to join us. If you read your email with any frequency it is a good idea to join the make-shift emailing list we have. (b s b a i x o AT y a h o o dot c o m d o t b r) The location of the encounter has always been the same place (until I joined) but we are looking for other options. We send out email to everyone a couple of days before the encounter reminding everyone of where and when it will be. Anyway, if you can make it we would love to have you. The more the merrier. b |
Posted By: Mineiro_Alemão
Date Posted: 19 August 2007 at 13:07
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SEPTEMBER - MEETING
==================== E aí galera, what about the next meeting in September? The 1st. Friday will be Setpember 7th, BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! 
So probably no meeting, so what about September, 14th, or no meeting in September at all??? -------------
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Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 20 August 2007 at 10:43
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> Friday will be Setpember 7th, BRAZILIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!!! I have no problem meeting on Brazilian holidays. Will anybody have a problem showing up on the 7th? B |
Posted By: brnmcl
Date Posted: 20 August 2007 at 10:45
| Where is it going to be this time? |
Posted By: Mineiro_Alemão
Date Posted: 20 August 2007 at 18:46
Me neither, but usually there is no meeting on holidays, because everyone leaves the city, especially when the holiday is on a friday!
In fact it would be a great chance for me to finally go. Let´s see what people say, who´s comeing ! -------------
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Posted By: Mineiro_Alemão
Date Posted: 02 September 2007 at 11:34
Anyone registered @ ORKUT, I discovered this community for foreigners in BH: http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=21548622 - http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=21548622 -------------
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Posted By: Stephie_hm
Date Posted: 02 September 2007 at 11:41
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Am from SP but will be over in BH for the long weekend, actually arriving Fri morning early by bus in BH....we staty there with family of my friend, but I may have some time to meet u guys. Where exactly will u meet and what time?
Great that community on orkut, is there a similar one for foreigners in SP?
bj!
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Posted By: zebedeeb
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 08:00
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hi all! i'm desperate to move to BH (for many reasons I won't bore you with, but mostly because i'm just in love with the place) next year. currently looking for jobs - ideally english teaching, i'm a graduate (in music) from england and have always wanted to teach english abroad, but would consider any type of job really - and was just wondering if anyone knew of, or could suggest, any new avenues for me to try. i've written to all the companies i can think of/type into google, without a whole lot of success so far. i'm learning portuguese fast in the hope that this will help me out! i think i'm at a pretty reasonable stage now. here's hoping i can be meeting up with you guys in months to come out there (reading this forum makes me SO JEALOUS!!!) cheers, zeb ------------- zeb brown zebedeeb@hotmail.com |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 10:54
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Hi, What do you play/sing? I will be in Cambridge for a week. I'm leaving here on the 16th. You might try dice.com for whatever type of job. Here are two relatively big english schools here in BH. http://www.culturainglesa.com.br/ http://www.numberone.com.br/ From what I understand they pay badly but at least it is somewhere to begin. Do you have a place to stay here? Brian |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 10:57
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You are coming on the 7th? I'm not sure if we are meeting yet or not due to the holiday. I will send an email and try and wake some people up. B |
Posted By: zebedeeb
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 11:35
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thanks for the tips brian!! i'll definitely try dice and numberone... cultura inglesa have already been bombarded with emails from me (going to try ringing them tomorrow!!!) i'm a composer and play piano, sax and sing in choirs. i got the impression there was loads of cool music stuff happening out there, would love to get involved if i ever make it over to BH myself! are you from cambridge? i am... it's wicked, i love it but don't live there any more. if you're just visiting - let me know if you want any help or contacts in the city!! i'm also pretty near by if you want a local guide :) z ------------- zeb brown zebedeeb@hotmail.com |
Posted By: zebedeeb
Date Posted: 05 September 2007 at 12:14
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ps just realised that sounded slightly bizarre. i HAVE actually been to BH, in case anyone was wondering!!! spent three weeks there in july and VERY much regretting not having done more to look for jobs while i was there!!!
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Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 07 September 2007 at 10:21
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Hi, I only have a minute. I have tried to post to long messages only to have the server return an error. I am an American but I will be in Cambridge from the 17-21 then off to London for three days. If you would like more info about BR write me at b s b a i x o (at) yaho...br You know how to fill it in. Thanks, B |
Posted By: Britishabroad
Date Posted: 05 November 2007 at 12:33
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Hi
I moved to Brazil in December with my Brazillian wife.
We had previously lived in France for 3 years.
Is there any chance you could give me any contact groups you have and hopefully we can meet at the next gringoes meeting
Many thanks
David and Tabia
PS When and where is the next meeting please
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Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 06 November 2007 at 07:18
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Yes, of course. They had been meeting in Savassi at La Travessa (opposite McDonalds). We have met at Krug Bier though. I think I will vote for Krug again this time as I will have my children that night. It is the first Friday of the month. We haven't met for a couple of months. Everyone has been pretty busy. I will post more details here when the date is closer. Brian |
Posted By: Mineiro_Alemão
Date Posted: 08 November 2007 at 09:15
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Well, the first friday this month was Friday the 2nd November, again a holiday, so probably noboady went.
I Guess we have to wait untill december !?!?  -------------
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Posted By: ecofriend
Date Posted: 23 January 2008 at 21:26
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Hi All,
I am new to Gringoes.com, but been in an out of BH for a number of years, and would like to meet the international community here. I am from Santa Fe, New Mexico, but have spent most of my life outside of the USA. I understand there is a monthly meeting in BH...when and where? ------------- Working to preserve the natural world, the communities living in it, and to alleviate poverty worldwide. |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 13 February 2008 at 07:33
| Ok, let's try for the 22nd. My suggestion is Krug Bier or possibly Sushi bier in Savassi. |
Posted By: Don & Anne
Date Posted: 17 February 2008 at 09:22
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Hi,
We are a couple of mature South Africans and have just stumbled on this site and would like to make contact with anyone from any group that plays social bridge.
I am working here for 6 months and my wife, who is a regular bridge player (at a social level!!!) would like to play during the day. We would both be available to play in the evening.
We are living in Savassi, but have no car and would like to get to know other english speaking expats, as well as Brazilians with similar interests.
Don & Anne ------------- Don & Anne |
Posted By: bsbaixo
Date Posted: 18 February 2008 at 07:42
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Hi, There is a new and improved "Belo Horizonte" thread running here. We are planning on meeting up on the 22nd in Savassi. Go over there for details. -> Bri |