Loosing one engine on an airliner is usually no cause for alarm, but requires immediate deviation to the nearest airport for landing. So it seems that the Captain took the proper steps.

However, the cause of the power loss should be investigated. Do we have an equivalent of FAA (USA) in Nigeria?

Okay

The idiocy makes for a good laugh anyways.

Carry on.

JerrCa:

Hi Jafour , thanks for your input on this! I've always told my buyers back home the truth, The truth is that not all high mileage vehicles are bad especially if used by one owner here in canada. What shipping company do u currently use for your shipping and do you know any of our countrymen who deal on auto parts from here in Toronto that ship home? Would like to hear from u, take care

Absolutely true. I have a Toyota MR2 with over 280kmi here in the states, perfect running condition, very minty.

I think the issue here is the deception.

I agree with OP and would like to add that the use of abbreviations is just silly on a nuclear level.

iukpe:

Anyone interested in RC hobby (Radio Controlled Hobby) or have any Gear. I have the Eflite CX2 coaxial rotor heli, (my first) and I am ready for a real model. And a Mini Mauler Monster truck.

I recently added a walkera 22E 3D heli. still learning to fly this beauty.

Great. I am glad to see another fellow hobbyist on the forum.

I have about 10 RCs but all helicopters and all gas powered. I use JR Radio and electronics. My Helis are from 30 size to 90 size.

Hello, please post your email so I can ask a few questions.

Thanks for sharing all the pictures.

I am very happy to see a robust bike culture in Nigeria.

Before I left in 86 I had a Triumph Tiger 750 (ex Military), couple of buddies had BMW R90 (ex Police) and also Suzuki GT550 and 750.

We would see the occasional imported bikes but very few but there were tons of Honda Roadmasters and the Moblettes (sp).

Also really appreciate the touring Guys. The longest distance was from Abeokuta to Ilorin for me, typically would be from Abeokuta to Ibadan or Ijebu Ode.

If possible for the team doing the West African tour, can you send me details? I would love to participate in this.

For the others about safety, it's a frame of mind and one must make their own choices. The only other thing that can equal the sense of freedom that I get on a motorcycle is only when Iam flying a plane. Those that don't ride cannot understand. Yes, it is inherently dangerous hobby but life itself is a dangerous endeavour. I'll rather go while doing what I enjoy doing.

Be safe out there and yes, p[retend that most motorists are out to get you.

AGARIautos:

DEFINITELY THOSE THAT KNOW BIKES ARE AWARE OF DUCATI'S WORTH.

Absolutely, $14k for yours is a sweet deal and has lower milage, IMHO

Here's a comparable one to the Yellow one for $11k, then you add shipping, clearing, etc and all the Nigerian customs drama

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/2440244643.html

chic2pimp:

Jheezzzzzzzzzz Gimme a Ducati anyday of the week. Love that Bike to death!!!

P:S Can't wait to see "The Doctor" on a Ducati. The Best driver in the history of MotoGP on the best bike in the world.

Ducatis have been described as the Ferrari of motorcycles.

Here's one of mine



Before I got this Duck, I went through a string of other sportsbikes, most notable was my Honda CBR10000F Hurricane (I received a speeding ticket of 155mph), very fast and powerful bike as do most Japanese bikes but the Ducatis shine with their unsurpassable cornering ability. On outings with my bike club, I will get passed on straightaways by even most newer 600cc Suzukis but I most always catch them up in corners and pass them. Ducatis are basically race bikes with street headlights and turn signals, they have impressive brakes (for very very late braking), good torque twin cylinders that enable you to start applying speed and accelerate while you're still leaned over.

For comparison purposes you can get a new Suzuki for about $6k but need about $14k for a Ducati and some in the over $20k range.

Be safe out there Guys (and Gals) and always ride with not just at least an SAE helmet but with full leather outfit.

Do you regularly deal in sports bike and if so do you or will you have something over 1000cc for sale?

ALternatively, how much will to cost to ship my bike from US to Lagos, including clearing, etc?

Lat resort it so buy one down there as you stated but I'll rather see about making the one I already have work, trying to keep a small footprint on the planet

I have both an ATT iPhone which I am solely going ti use on WiFi. I also have another LG phone, if I bring this with me to Nigeria will I be able to buy a sim card and use that phone there?

I lived in a suburb of Dallas for 3 years so I recognized the architecture, and temp license plates.

I learned something else from you, that there's a 15 year rule.

How is the sports bike market?

That Suzuki looks like it's in Texas.

You'll need N254 to buy GBP1.

USD1
GBP.62
EUR.70
N157

Love seeing the different Benz models.

Here's one of mine in the US



I also have a 190E in the fleet.

Here's my Audi, what can I say I love German engineering

Emperoh, I enjoyed your initial article and would love to read more. You are answering some questions that I had.

I buy and sell classic cars in the USA but I only deal with private party purchases, I never buy from auctions, etc

One question I would ask you is this, is there a market for classic cars such as these in Nigeria:

don P:

it wud definitely be silly and foolish of me to take her back,even though she claims she has changed,

My friend, I'm afraid you just answered your own question.

If it was a one night stand, as bad as that is, then maybe, you know a moment of weakness, but a long affair like that is just too much.

A Leopard never changes it's colors.

Just food for thought, there's no such thing as a iron clad prenup when it comes to high earners with sizable assets.

There is a speciality of divorce business that deals with divorces that have prenups. At some point, using an example of a close friend, do you want to pay an Attorney $100,000 to defend your prenup or do you just want to pay your Ex $75,000 and be done with it.

So back to the original question, it is not a death "knell" per see but I will not marry without one in place.

Post nups are rare and only a complete dunce will sign one. Typically a red flag will be raised that something is amiss.

Someone on here hinted that marriage is a business relationship, it is. Ask anyone that has had the misfortune to divorce in the US and they'll tell you.

Thanks Yemmy, I should have clarified that I was looking at street level pricing.

What is the current exchange rate, USD to Naira?

Thanks.

Vicjustice:

But why do you have a Username that suggests you are affiliated or connected to Europe where-as, you live in the city of Angels, USA?

It came from my days of living in Europe though I've been living in the US for over 25 years.

I didn't read all the posts so pardon me if this has been answered but how much do you trust the information you received about the alleged impending marriage? Could it be a test from the Ex to gauge your reaction?

No, I won't date a non English speaking Guy or any other Guy under any circumstance as I am a Guy   , but I will date a non English speaking female with no issue and have done so many times before.

Look at it as an opportunity to learn about another culture/language.

English is not the only non vernacular language in the world  Besides as you grow older you will learn that life and happiness is not what other people think about you or who you're with.

@ VicJustice

First I want to salute you on making the effort to travel, and doing so to seemingly non touristy places. It's a gift and opportunity to be able to travel and see the world. I hope to do same in the near future but on the African continent.

Secondly, according to the title of your post "Life In Various Foreign Countries: From My Experience", you did say My which signifies a singular perspective and not necessarily representative for ALL Men so I am not sure why the angst towards you and your post.

If your travels ever bring you near Los Angeles in the future, I'll love to buy a fellow traveler a beer.

Greetings and salutations:

I am planning to come home for a short visit in July and I have a few questions.

(1) My flight will arrive at 420P, I am thinking that it may take another hour or so to clear customs, etc. What are my chances of getting suitable transportation to Ibadan that night in a safe manner?

(2) In the event that it is not advisable to try to get to Ibadan that night, is there a recommendation for a reasonably low cost hotel near the airport for the night? It's just me so I don't need 5 star accommodations but I also require clean and efficient accommodation.

(3) Is it reasonable to expect taxi cabs outside the airport at that time of the day?

Thanks for any insight.

I suppose that it depends on the situation but I consider even $50 a waste of money.