I will NOT be IGNORED...hehe

Dear Trip Advisor, tell EVERYONE, Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica is NO longer.
*of course I'm not saying Palo Verde went bankrupt... I just like the picture.

Eugene 'Gene' Conti is the primary owner of Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, or at least what's left of it. We happened (D'Angelo and myself) to go by Palo Verde Resort 2 days ago on our way to Arenal Springs Hotel to pick-up a couple folks who were going on the zip line tour with us and noticed a cement slab where the BIG gay bar used to be. Hard to say what happened to the structure but I'm sure it had something to do with rotten bamboo. (Palo Verde didn't have much going for it, but the gay parties did draw a lot of fags). Regardless, Palo Verde has been empty for quite some time now ( I think anyway), so I can only imagine it must also smell ATROCIOUS. If you don't know anything about Costa Rica, it's very wet here,,,mold grows like it would on a loaf of bread here and just as FAST, and if not constantly taken care of......the mold almost takes on a life form... and a smelly one at that.

This is NOT Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna, I just liked the caption of this pic, which said, 'MOLD growing at a RAPID rate.'
Gene Conti has ignored me for about 1 1/2 years now and I'm just wondering how its worked for him so far.

I'm not stupid. (Okay, I was a few years back when I got in a 'figurative' bed with Gene Conti) but I've learned many lessons since, so hopefully I've grown a bit, but anyway, I know this blog isn't read much, I just wonder if its ever had an impact or consequence on Gene Conti's attempt at selling the Palo Verde? I don't have the $$$$ to procure a good lawyer so I'm just hoping in this case the 'pen' is mightier than the sword... since it's my only recourse. I wonder. A sleepless night? A tear of frustration? A little hatred towards me? Lost a few bucks? I can't help but hope so.

I wonder if he ever wished he would have settled this shit with me in a more professional manner... like paying the $6,000+ Palo Verde owes me for starters? I mean, I'm just sayin' I've 'GOOGLED' his name along with variations of important keywords like, 'Palo Verde Resort', 'Trip Advisor Reviews', 'Eugene Gene Conti', Robert 'Bobby Blair' etc... and this blog is ALL over the first page of his name............... that has gotta SUCK.

So, Eugene 'Gene' Conti, what say you? Does it SUCK?

Gene, if you could sing like Adele, I'd LOVE you to sing me this song in the near future....ENjoY!



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So, you think you want to BUY Palo Verde Resort?

Is Gene Conti using deceptive advertising to sell Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica? You be the judge.

Gene Conti, Gene Conti, Gene Conti... what are you thinking? So, I'm cruising around the internet to find out information on Palo Verde Resort, which I happen to be part owner of but if you're a reader of this blog, you know Gene Conti keeps me out of the loop, so I have to find out what's going on myself. I find a website dedicated for the sole purpose of selling Palo Verde Resort: Palo Verde Resort For Sale or Lease Purchase 10 Room Turn-Key Costa Rica Hotel. This advertisement is deceptive to say the least.

Go to the link if you haven't already.

See the picture on the left with the 2 bungalows and the Arenal Volcano in the background- totally PHOTO-shopped. Really, the only thing in back of those bungalows is sky. If you click on 'rooms', you will see the exact ame picture (Bungalows 5 & 6) minus the volcano...hmmmmmm. This photo is used as their primary shot to sell Palo Verde. Maybe you don't care Gene Conti used a little creativity in his ad....let me point out a few more things for your consideration.

*The pic on the right says, 'Incredible Volcano and Lava Views'. Lava is rarely visible from Palo Verde. It's true, a few years back there was a time when spewing lava was visible but hang out there for a few nights NOW and let me know how much 'lava' you see.

*Also on that same pic it says, $10,000+/monthly income potential. I won't say shit about this, just ask Gene Conti for the records and see how much he made during the last 7 years of owning and operating Palo Verde. I'm part owner, I haven't seen a DIME... and if I haven't seen a dime, then it only follows that Gene Conti also lost his ass... I guess Gene wasn't good with 'potential'.

*Same pic- 'Appraised for 1.7 million dollars in 08' Are you fuckin kidding me. That has absolutely NO relevance, NONE. Personally, I believe it's an inflated figure to begin with, someone would have had to be out of their mind to pay that much even back in '08. But I'll say I'm wrong and it was worth that 3 years ago... Today, offer Gene about $400,000 today and I'll bet he takes it. 'Sale Price Negotiable' is a vast understatement. Bottom line- the fact he posts the appraisal on the site is meaningless.

Now click on the 'About Us'.

Here it mentions a 'Huge Pool'. Guys, this is the worst excuse for a pool I've ever seen. Shouldn't you be able to 'swim' in a pool? It's a BIG kids wading pool, that's it. When Gene first put in the 'pool' it was suppose to be hot water,,more jacuzzi style chillin' than swimming if you know what I mean. Hot Springs are very popular in the area Gene was hoping to capitalize. I don't know if he ran out of money or what, but the hot water never happened. This pool is exactly like the 'appraisal', worthless. Think I'm exaggerating... go look at it, but don't dive in or you'll break your neck... I might be a little off, I think the entire pool is like 4ft deep... That said, it does look good lit up at night.... so ENJOY, just remember, NO DIVING or SWIMMING!

*The ad mentions a 'Large Activity Party Center'... there was, but it was taken down. Maybe that's another 'potential' thing.

*I've always loved Palo Verde's setting, but to say, or allude to the fact that it's a 'Lush Rain Forest Setting' is simply not true. It's bordered by a small tree/foliage lined stream on one side and a road on the other. Their may be the illusion of a rain forest, but it's merely that, an illusion.

GO CHECK this stuff out for yourself if you're interested in Palo Verde. Ask Gene the questions and then watch him SQUIRM.

On a personal note: Hey Gene Conti, do you think of me when you GOOGLE yourself at night? I bet you do. Where's my $6300.00?

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Why I wouldn't BUY Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica

Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica is FOR SALE but I wouldn't buy it. And in a minute I'll tell you a few of the reasons I wouldn't touch Palo Verde Hotel with a ten ft. pole. But really, my hope is that Eugene 'Gene' Conti receives his just deserts and winds up losing his ass on Palo Verde.

Here's a few of the main reasons I wouldn't touch Palo Verde:

* Palo Verde Resort has been open for a number of years and I would love to see how much positive cash flow it has generated over the years, you know, because it was such a money maker for it's owners, Gene Conti, Larry Bernstein and myself. Oh, that's right, I've NEVER seen a dime from the operations of Palo Verde... NEVER, in 6 years. Not sure how Gene Conti stayed open for so many years without making any money... I wonder?

* Hell, I'd be interested in seeing any of the paperwork associated with Palo Verde, I'm sure it's very 'creative' to say the least.

* I want to talk to the guy who appraised Palo Verde at 1.7 million dollars or was it 1.4...hmmmm, not sure, but I'm sure of one thing, it's not even remotely close to either of those figures. Forget that, maybe it should be RE-appraised NOW... that would be interesting.

* If I was even a little interested in Palo Verde, I would 'GOOGLE' it along with the names of the owners and see what comes up... even if you think I have an axe to grind, if you read this blog in reverse I do raise some legitimate concerns... just sayin.

* Me personally, I'm a LOT wiser now and within 5 minutes of meeting Gene Conti, I'd know and besides, Palo Verde has bad karma. (actually this dude to the right kinda looks like Gene...hehe)

* Way to many other options in the Arenal La Fortuna area, I'd keep looking.

The upside? When Eugene Gene Conti needs money,,, he will deal, so the possibility of picking up a rundown, mold smelling hotel with 'potential' for next to nothing is much more than likely. The longer Palo Verde is on the market, the better your chances of getting it for next to nothing. Unfortunately, Palo Verde reeks more than mold.

And if you happen to talk to Gene Conti could you remind him he still owes me $6300. I'd appreciate it.

What's your favorite Gene Conti STORY?

Do YOU have a Eugene 'Gene' Conti business dealing STORY?
I haven't written about Eugene 'Gene' Conti, primary owner of Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica for the simple reason that there's nothing new to report. And if there is, I'm not privy to it. For all I know, Gene Conti could have sold Palo Verde Resort, I'm not sure how, since I own 10% (at least I think I do), but if there was a way to 'loophole' me out of the picture, I'm sure Gene Conti would have found it. Gene always was and I'm sure still is, a master fanageler. Whoever said, "Rob Peter to pay Paul" just may have been inspired by Gene Conti.

So, with that in mind, I'm wondering if anyone out there has a Gene Conti story they would like to share? Preferably in the area of business dealings?

What about YOU Larry Bernstein... I have a feeling you and Gene aren't that good a friends anymore... Bobby Blair.... what really happened with the whole, Arenal Bungalows thing? Come on, share, I'm sure it's a good yarn.

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How you sleepin' Gene Conti?

Does Eugene Gene Conti, primary owner of Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica sleep at night?
I'm betting he does but I didn't always believe that.

Eugene Gene Conti, principle owner of Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica owes me money as well as a few answers. Gene Conti knows this. So, tell me, how does he sleep at night? Really, I want to know... and drugs don't count.

Like I mentioned, I used to naively believe that 'bad' people had a hard time sleeping for the simple reason that when they're lying on their pillow at night and its R-E-A-L quiet and the brain is working overtime reflecting on one's 'life', you know deep-down in your soul who you really are as a person no matter how hard you try to pretend otherwise. This is the time when it's extremely difficult to lie to yourself.

But if Gene Conti takes sleeping pills or Valium (not saying he does or doesn't, just sayin) this self-reflection time wouldn't happen for obvious reasons. Which is likely the reason most people take pills in the first place, to escape themselves for a time. But I understand, sometimes honesty is too hard to take, especially when it pertains to the REAL YOU. But I digress.

I still partially believe the above but now I have a better understanding that anyone can rationalize their own behavior no matter how fucked up it is. Whether it's beating the cat, cheating on a spouse, lying, stealing, ANYTHING no matter how bad, can be rationalized in order to give the responsibility for your actions to someone else. "If only the cat wouldn't pee on the bed",,, "If my wife wouldn't nag so much",,, "It will only hurt her if I tell her the truth",,,"He's got lots of money, he won't miss this $20.", doesn't matter, even Hitler thought he was doing the right thing.

I'm sure if you asked this fuck, he would be able to rationalize this animal cruelty:

The guy in this VIDEO is NOT Gene Conti of Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica.
I think it would go something like this:

"Gene Conti, why have you not paid Mike Skofield the money you owe him?"

"Mike Skofield started a blog about me and it's hindered the potential SALE of Palo Verde Resort, so really, Mike Skofield owes me."

This is merely an example, I'm sure if you asked Gene Conti he would have a list of reasons why he hasn't made good on his promises and contracts, all of which would be BULLSHIT, but in his mind, legitimate rationales for treating me the way he has while still feeling good about his own deceit.

btw-in the above example, Gene Conti had already made it blatantly obvious that he was keeping me out of the 'Palo Verde Resort is FOR SALE' loop. I felt this blog was my only recourse in order to get my story out. And even if no one reads it, it still makes me feel better putting it down on paper.

I've also learned in the world of real estate in Costa Rica that many people like Gene Conti and Larry Bernstein (Larry Bernstein is the other share holder of Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna) can justify their actions because to them, it's NOT deceit or deception, it's BUSINESS- rendering it a game you either WIN or LOSE. But not just a game, more like a WAR game, where there are no rules, thus justifying the 'anything goes' mentality and ZERO moral accountability because it's not personal, it's business. In Gene Conti's case, he used our supposed friendship to mask the fact he merely wanted my money, so in his mind he just played a better game to get what he wanted. And in hindsight, obviously he did since I never knew we were playing a game in the first place. He also knows I can't afford a lawyer at this time, so why on EARTH would he just do the right thing... to him, that would be a stupid business move. CHECKMATE.

Gene Conti sleeps fine. But I'd be willing to bet my 10% of Palo Verde Resort that he has help doing it because otherwise,the honesty of who he truly is as a human being would be too much to handle.

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Palo Verde Resort - EXPLAIN Yourself - PLEASE

Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica owes me $6,394.00.
This is an open letter to Palo Verde Resorts principle owners, Eugene 'Gene' Conti and Larry Bernstein.

I used my own money $3,394.00, (I have the receipts) for repairs, maintenance, new curtains and what not for the betterment of the resort + the $3,000.00 Palo Verde Resort owes to D'Angelo Valentin for services rendered, which if you remember, was agreed on by ALL partners. I was (am) part owner and was happy to help out as I expected GREAT things from my investment. At the time, I cared about Palo Verde Resort. Now, I no longer do, but that's beside the point.

My question is, since Palo Verde Resort, aka Eugene Gene Conti and Larry Bernstein, reneged on its initial promise to pay me in FULL when Palo Verde sold some land it had (when was that, like 2 years ago), when will I see my money?

I would be interested to hear your rationalization of why you haven't or don't think you have to pay me. Feel free to respond in the comment section of this post I will gladly print your response unedited.

I know you read this blog. Don't forget, 'SILENCE is acceptance'.

And to the potential buyer of Palo Verde Resort, make your first check out to: Mike Skofield for $6,394.00 it would be SO appreciated.

Oh SH**, almost forgot, same question to Craig Nico Pisani, except add approximately $13,000.00

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Palo Verde Resort STILL on the Market

Thinking of buying Palo Verde Resort in La Fortuna Costa Rica?
Apparently Eugene Gene Conti has not SOLD Palo Verde Resort aka Arenal Bungalows in La Fortuna Costa Rica. I had heard scuttlebutt an Italian guy had purchased it but that doesn't appear to be TRUE, or at least the SALE was never completed, not sure.

The good NEWS is, if Gene Conti hasn't SOLD Palo Verde Resort yet, your chances of getting a great DEAL are INCREASED big time for reasons I've mentioned in previous posts. Unfortunately for Gene Conti in regards to Palo Verde Resort, there are already really good deals on LAND and HOTELS in the La Fortuna, Arenal area and Palo Verde Resort is just ONE of many, so make sure you do your homework. You might want to start by reading this blog in the reVERSE as I think it paints an accurate picture of what happened to me although I do understand MOST of you don't know me from Adam and have no reason to believe me. Hell, don't believe it or not believe it, just take it for more INFO so you can make a more well informed decision.

Homework Tip #1: Get a lawyer who has NO connection to the 'seller' and let them RESEARCH the answers to the questions you may have about legalities and what not.
Better yet, email me at travelcostaricanow@gmail.com if you have any questions, I may not have all the answers, but I sure and hell can provide some perspective.

Old METAL song I just recently revisited:



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