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calor11 says on Jun 24, 2007, 08:44:

hi DW, thanks for the reply on medaillin and the fashion industry. I currently do all my production in china, i wish it was in colombia :( . Anyway i came across Colombiamoda show in MED on the internet which somewhat relates to my industry and i think i'll go check it during that week. Yeah, i would really appreciate escaping the tourist traps and gettting to know MED/Colombia and all in a different manner. i must admit, although i've done extensive travelling from backpacking to business, some of these crime stories are freaking me out (the one about drugging people), knowing myself as the adventurous type, i feel i could run into trouble. I would appreciate any advice, contact, that you might be able to provide, are you down there now ?

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ronaldo says on Jul 3, 2007, 10:49:

Dwmte7:

Bonaventure was a mistake and not on the list.

Give me some information of the area that you are talking about?

Cam you make a trade there???

Ronaldo.
ron at doug.net

Ronaldo

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ronaldo says on Jul 3, 2007, 10:52:

Dwmte7:

Please give me some information on your hook-ups in Medellin area.

Not in USA right now.

Can you do a trade in Medellin area?

Ronaldo
ron at doug.net

Ronaldo

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Man Tequila says on Oct 10, 2007, 13:38:

I thank you for your insight into Colombia and your cordial form of debating. I am pleased to add you as a friend.

Man Tequila

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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Rob77 says on Oct 16, 2007, 04:41:

Appreciate you sincere approach to sharing your experiences. Hope your kid finishes school soon and we can enjoy your presence back in Medellin!

BOYCOTT CITGO - CHAVEZ SUCKS!!!

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la campiña says on Oct 20, 2007, 19:00:

hablamos,

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Colombiche says on Oct 28, 2007, 20:29:

Hi Douglas,

I am very glad to add you as a friend and quite flattered to be part of your friend list as well!

I don't know about spending christmas in Colombia this year :( but I will be there beginning of next year, I *might study there for a few months.. and who knows what else! Life is a river and I am riding the current. Sometimes it's mellow, sometimes it's whitewater and you need the paddles and the helmet lol. There is still a chance I might spend New Years in the caribbean (tobago) if I find decent airfare.

Lucky you spending chrismas in your nice warm florida weather. I spent christmas in Miami a couple of years ago... nice, we sat in the backyard grilling chicharrones and chorizos and drinking guarito. It was fun. One thing I really suck at is surviving winters.

Well, if I am ever in florida I will give you a shout, please do the same if you ever find yourself up here in the artic circle he he he.

abrazos

Colombiche

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:47:

uhmm I see you like antiques, what kind of antiques?

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Nov 8, 2007, 07:30:

sorry dwmte7, just came back from NY.
I like all sort of antiques but I wish i know more about them, i live in a place were there are lots of antique shops and some are beautiful, i love the porcelains and would like to know what century they were from and country, some great stuff around here i had a couple of antiques at home but i think they don't look great in a modern sitting room :( i need an antique room :)))

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JimA says on Nov 21, 2007, 04:21:

Yes, I am interested in your dentist, thanks for offering. Do they have a website? I look fwd to your response....feel free to email me at jimajemian at mac.com

"Life is under no obligation to give us what we want."

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kernow62 says on Nov 25, 2007, 17:49:

Hello my old friend, just thought I would stop in and say hello.

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slguy says on Nov 27, 2007, 17:31:

"Admirers" Douglas? Doubt it. Prolly just folks that want to see how big an ass I made of myself with my last posts. jajajajjaja

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

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jay007 says on Dec 6, 2007, 13:37:

whats mfg operation mean?? im new to this but i responded to you comment back on the other page. THANKS

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jay007 says on Dec 7, 2007, 01:44:

thats good you got your kids in catholic school, i got a year old son and im for sure gonna send him to a private school.WOW i cant believe you been in the middle east..you got some balls my friend...thats for sure!!

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jay007 says on Dec 7, 2007, 17:38:

very intresting...where lucky to be living in this age where we can literally see the world with such ease...talk to ya later

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nathola says on Dec 18, 2007, 06:52:

Can I help you for Spanish ,and you English to my, it is OK?

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brano says on Apr 15, 2008, 05:38:

hi,

just saw your post about llano grande EAFIT campus. im going back to medellin in september(MY 3RD TIME!), before i used to work for a private institute and my second time i kindda worked for some 'friends' that turned out to screw me over for money. anyways, wanted to ask you for advice. i would like to set up a volunteer(NGO) organization in medellin. im interested in teaching english to poor children in schools where they cant afford an english teacher. i did it before in thailand but most of my life i taught in taiwan where i am at the moment.

i know theres is one org called GLOBATEER but they are charging ridiculous amount of money if you want to volunteer(something like 600USD/week). my idea would be to start teaching english for these kids and also start a project where i could get people from all over the world coming to medellin and volunteering without paying so much. other than that im also interested in volunteering with street dogs. i dont even know if you can help me somehow with this so sorry to bother you with this msg. but if you had any ideas or recommendations please let me know. thanks a lot!

Brano

"I can remember when the air was clean and sex was dirty."

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huskie says on May 17, 2008, 01:49:

Hello there: I want to know more about Gualanday folks. Do they have a website? I am overseas at the moment and will not be going to Colombia any time soon, but I am looking for a house or flat in Llano Grande for a permanent move in Sep 2009
Thanks
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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CatGirl says on May 21, 2008, 17:46:

I see you like to restore antiques? I used to do this..Hard work but fun and quite a craft

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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Lisa Zee says on May 23, 2008, 18:14:

Hola viejo migo! escribeme y me das tu telefono en la Florida. Cuando vas para Llano Grande?

Feliz Navidad!

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CatGirl says on Jun 15, 2008, 10:51:

Hola Douglas - Happy Father's Day. Sometimes Dad's get missed on this day and I never know why. Ironically I noticed every year my father is out of the country on this day. I eventually learned it was strategic, as I was the only one of his children to wish him a Happy Father's Day every year....I think it hurt his feelings his other kids don't do the same. So if he is unavailable - then he does not have to think about it (sad huh). So - I don;t care if he is in Spain I am calling him, ja!!

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 16, 2008, 12:49:

Douglas: "Yes" ... I have a 25 year old son. I got divorced when he was 5 years old and the nature of my sentiments derive specifically from this experience with my ex-husband. I raised him as a single-mother and he my son never regrets my decision for divorce at his young age...in fact, he grew up to learn "why" we divorced and is grateful he had two loving parents...although they lived separately.

"When there is no other explanation...there is only ONE explanation!"

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huskie says on Jun 17, 2008, 15:09:

The question of "how a Colombian gets so lost....." that is a great question, a good tittle for a book btw, the answer is yet to be discovered as I am still in awe thinking about it myself. It is a long story, perhaps one of these days I will share it with you. I left Colombia in 1972 to go to School, Brown University, and met my husband who is from the midwest US (Missouri) fell in love and married him. He was studying Latin American Studies and later got a PHD in Sociology/Demography and got involved in all kinds of projects which took us all over the developing world. I worked as a contractor for the Federal Government as well. We are now in Albania and will be here for another year. Our travels in Europe have been pure recreational trips, as it is one of our favorite parts of the world and were lucky to be posted here, because it has given us a change to see many countries in Eastern Europe which we never visited before. I loved the middle east, it has always fascinated me. I will hope to see Damascus before we finish here. Next year we will be moving back to Medellin, that is our plan, and retire there. I am planning on going there this coming August and hope to find a place, a nice finca to enjoy ourselves some more. The only drawback is our daughter now 33, lives in Annapolis and we will be a bit far from her, but our hope is to spend some time in the US and some time in Colombia.
I have read you are also waiting to go back to Medellin. What took you to Colombia?
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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huskie says on Jun 18, 2008, 13:07:

Such an interesting life you have had...and so many kids!!!! I only have one, Paula, she is 33 and yet to be married, just moved to Annapolis last weekend with her beau ( we are hoping they get married and we become grandparents someday ( can't wait!) but nowdays you just have to wait for them to take the plunge. She has an Masters in Education (Instructional Design) and works for Booz, Allen and Hamilton at their HQ in Virginia, she has a great job and loves what she does. I will see her soon in Maryland before I go to Medellin.
Has your daughter decided on Georgetown yet? Great school, but of course you know that,ha?
Have any nietos? Is your wife a paisa? She must be since you say the family is in Envigado?
Are you planning on selling your finca in Llanogrande?
I was borned and raised in Bogota but my whole family on both sides, are all paisas. My Dad left for Bogota at a young age to become an airline pilot, he was one of the first pilots Avianca had and he flew all over the place in DC4s'. In his later years with Avianca he became Operations Director until his retirement in the late 60's. Avianca then, was a great airline btw, HAHA.
Later
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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buddyw says on Jun 18, 2008, 22:51:

Hi

You mentioned in one of your post's that you had a friend who helped you with moving. Would you be willing to share her information if in fact she works for other people.

I would appreciate any advice you may have regarding moving my personal items to Pereira.

Thank you for your help.

Chuck

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 22, 2008, 12:16:

Hola Douglas: I noticed that my last pm to you did not get posted here...did I do something wrong or ???

ps...I used to live in Jacksonville...not far from you, huh?

"When there is no other explanation...there is only ONE explanation!"

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PALEOLITICO says on Jun 23, 2008, 11:50:

Hola. Gracias por el mensaje. Pues realmente la única razón por la que no escribo en Inglés es porque no me siento capaz de hacerlo. Yo puedo entender mas o menos bien el Inglés escrito, pero hablarlo o escribirlo me cuesta mucho trabajo y mucho mas escucharlo. Pero estoy trabajando en eso: estudiando. Espero muy pronto ser capaz de expresarme libremente en Inglés.

Enseñame a enseñar.

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huskie says on Jun 23, 2008, 14:45:

Douglas, been trying to send you a yahoo mail, but seems the site is down or someting, need to talk to me?
cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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Monpirri says on Jun 25, 2008, 19:20:

Dwmte, my brother and I'm sorry for this late reply but I just got back from New Jersey.
Yes, I was in vienna and in graz quite a long time ago, I even still have the crystal souvenir from the city of Graz and I had a wonderful time in both places.

Cheers,
Monpirri

The life spam of a taste bud is ten days

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MaFe says on Jun 25, 2008, 20:50:

I loved Vienna!

So how many wives have you had dwm?

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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elmo-nator says on Jun 26, 2008, 12:00:

dwmte7: Now, now...don't go get senile on us! I'm sure it's nothing some sweet-little-Spanish Mamasita can't cure for you (bet you can still give 'um a run for their pesos)! jajaja........(oops!...no offense to the missus)!!!

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PALEOLITICO says on Jun 26, 2008, 17:35:

Si douglas, yo vivo en Medellin. Soy paisa. Y tu?
Sinembargo preferiria que me escribieras en Español. No puedo comprender muy bien lo que dices. :)

Enseñame a enseñar.

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 17:47:

Dwmte, I do not remember st. stephens catheral. I do remember the lovely and majestic mountains, an opera house, a museum and that's all I remember from vienna.

The life spam of a taste bud is ten days

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CatGirl says on Jul 4, 2008, 10:48:

Happy 4th! I am near lots o water and can usually see fireworks from 3 cities from my backyard!! But with all the fires, not sure what the 4th will be like in North CA.

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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PALEOLITICO says on Jul 4, 2008, 12:02:

Muy bien, bienvenido por estas tierras! :)

Enseñame a enseñar.

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MaFe says on Jul 4, 2008, 12:14:

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Jul 6, 2008, 12:17:

douglas, thank you. I appreciate it and feel the same about your posts as well. Again, thanks!

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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MaFe says on Jul 6, 2008, 12:42:

You are an interesting person...I am in the states. It would be interesting to cross paths..I eventually hope to see Africa and Asia..I like the fact that you have been there! Love cultures..who called you Lisa who? Laurita who is in DC? Sorry don't know who you are referring to!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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CatGirl says on Jul 6, 2008, 15:27:

Pssst...uhh. Wist they speak of France vs Colombia, kitty was wondering (if not too much to ask?). Exactly how Much IS the price of tea in China these days?

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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CatGirl says on Jul 6, 2008, 21:40:

Psst - I say - go down to 4th and Pine, third bush on the left - oops no...5th bush, (the one trimmed to look like an elephant but is dying) ..Anyways, under the bush turn over the Charteuse colored stone you will find the answer...bring it home and have your wife explain it to you, get back to me after that. Oh! *Note - leave the worms and beetles you find under the stone behind, they do Not have the answer, I repeat - they do Not have the answer - OK- Over and out

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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CatGirl says on Jul 6, 2008, 21:44:

Oh and the Clip? Just post it on YOUR PROFILE so we can all watch, popcorn et all, UNO?

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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Portena says on Jul 7, 2008, 17:39:

Thanks for the complement, dwmte. Sí, es mí en la fotografía. :)

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MaFe says on Jul 7, 2008, 19:45:

Ha ha...you are so funny! I don't know how to do videos myself...but you can post pictures...I can help you with that! Does your daughter post here? Awe you seem to really love your wife and children....very nice to see in a man!

Ok, tell your wife many men have long hair..I liked your reply to her...je je!
There are many men all over the world with long hair...so yeah I would like to see you in a video with your braided hair...let it loose

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Jul 8, 2008, 20:59:

Yes, I live in the land of never-ending rain (actually, it only rains when tourists come, jajaja). I have friends that have worked in the rug industry in Portland...

That's great that you are out of it and on to much more enjoyable things. I look forward to the day when i have a one way ticket to Colombia in my hands. Who knows, it may be soon. I've been getting offers to work down there...so, will see. Anyway, best wishes.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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MaFe says on Jul 10, 2008, 19:04:

I was up last night...late hours your name (handle here) came to my mind...don't ask why! I finally figured out the DWM and 7 but not the TE...you probably posted it somewhere...but just thought you want to know that at 3:00am your name was on my mind!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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dwmte7 says on Jul 13, 2008, 09:15:

precious lady...save my soul. take me away in your dreams...or for that matter, anywhere.

the TE stands for, the elder. there's more than one of me.

dwmte

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MaFe says on Jul 13, 2008, 16:23:

Ah ya entiendo!! Army? I will take you in my dreams to a land of beauty...oh wait you have been there...COLOMBIA!!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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CatGirl says on Jul 15, 2008, 20:02:

Hola Douglas.....just checking in to say hi. How are things with you? Looks like you have MaFe all excited!!! ja!

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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MaFe says on Jul 16, 2008, 18:59:

JA JA CG! Douglas, I hope you are having a nice day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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minina says on Jul 18, 2008, 11:54:

Hi dw thanks for adding me as a friend.

DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS...

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MaFe says on Jul 18, 2008, 15:19:

Gracias Douglas!! I hope that everything is well at your end...and that you enjoy the celebration on Sunday!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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NataliaV says on Jul 19, 2008, 10:33:

Hi dw, do you have a myspace? if so, add me as a friend. If not, make one. ;-)

My mom was born in Ibague, but moved to Giradot when she was a toddler. The rest of my family moved to Cali when things were getting bad in Tolima some years ago. When I visit, i mostly stay in Cali, but visit Tolima to see the few relatives that still live there.

I read your post earlier about your beginnings in Medellin. Very cool. Do you get back often?

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dwmte7 says on Jul 19, 2008, 10:44:

we only get back to visit the family occassionally...%$$$...we're waiting til our youngest goes into university before we move back..we have a home in envigado. personally, i have no report with cities. i like the finca. in llano grande.

two more years and we're home free.

peace lady. douglas

dwmte

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MaFe says on Jul 20, 2008, 12:56:

Feliz Día de Independencia!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 21, 2008, 15:04:

Here is another one of Torrance/Redondo Beach, looking towards Palos Verdes. Enjoy ;)

Feliz Navidad!

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MaFe says on Jul 21, 2008, 16:40:

Great quote Douglas...hope you are having a sweet day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Jul 22, 2008, 18:40:

Ha Douglas que dulces eres...don't worry about going to Colombia...the time will pass soon and before you know it you will be is your sweet Colombia with your sweet wife...
You two are doing what good parents do for their children- SCARIFICE....which your children will thank you for later on...

muchos besitos
xoxoxxoxoxoxox

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Jul 25, 2008, 07:43:

Hello sweet beans...je je
Kids? You kids or the kids that post on here....ja ja ja

Have a great day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Jul 28, 2008, 10:50:

Sorry Doug, I missed your comment...and remember what I wrote you in an email? I was practicing that in that thread...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Jul 31, 2008, 13:24:

dwmte7: I responded to your comment on MaFe's post: 10 of The World's Most Astonishing Landscapes. I agree about the concerns you expressed, but you might check out what I wrote.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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MaFe says on Aug 1, 2008, 07:05:

Hoiga mijito...ya te respondi...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Aug 4, 2008, 06:40:

Como estas? Thanks, si el trabajo me lo permite, I will gladly knock on your door! Que rico!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Aug 12, 2008, 08:41:

Thanks for the great links!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 12, 2008, 20:30:

How nice of you, thank you. I hope you and your dear family are fine also. Check this website and look what is going to be built in Llano Grande, I want one!

www.optima.com.co

Feliz Navidad!

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 16, 2008, 09:21:

I had a feeling you were going to say that about the home in Llanogrande, It is true, but Medellin is getting so polluted and crowded that Rionegro will be the place to live in the future, we are going to have to get used to it!.

You are right, there in nothing like family, this is why I want to move back, to be with mine. Congrats on you new place.

Feliz Navidad!

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 17, 2008, 09:48:

Llanogrande is called "La milla de oro" only the well to do will be moving there; I don`t think it would ever get as bad as a big city, (God help us) I don`t know this places you are talking about, but I know very well the area of Gualanday and The Mall. I have been going to Rionegro area and Penol to our fincas since I was a kid.

Feliz Navidad!

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Lcacique says on Aug 23, 2008, 11:41:

dwmte7, I do remember Buffy Sainte Marie and the song Universal Soldier, although it has been a long time since I have thought of either. From the sixties, I just rediscovered a band called Love. I heard the song Alone Again Or on the radio and asked myself why I had never purchased some of their stuff on CD. Underrated sixties act, for sure. I don't want to post my email, but I'll send you one since I have yours now.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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Lcacique says on Aug 23, 2008, 17:35:

I believe I may have been stumped...It's vaguely familiar, but I can't be sure. I love how the keyboard player is doing his best Elton John.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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OlQDog says on Sep 4, 2008, 19:09:

Douglas

My name is Wayne. I sent you a PM. I have not learned the way of doing things here yet. Thanks the friend offering, the well wishes and your spiritual support..

Bless you

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Lisa Zee says on Sep 20, 2008, 22:22:

Hola Duglas, I have been very busy, with a beautiful summer here in Redondo Beach, and Lake Tahoe, work and few troubles.
How is your new place? I hope you and the wife like it very much.

Feliz Navidad!

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feldz0084 says on Sep 24, 2008, 09:07:

hahah of course you do douglas! i have thoroughly enjoyed your short anecdotes about your family and life in old, wild-west medallo through email!
best- nate

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FreakyG says on Sep 24, 2008, 16:40:

Hey Douglas,
I have been a reader of this site for a couple of years and always enjoy your perspective on things. I wish you and your family the best and hope to see many more of your excellent posts and comments.
thank you ever so much.......and then some my friend

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FreakyG says on Sep 24, 2008, 16:40:

Hey Douglas,
I have been a reader of this site for a couple of years and always enjoy your perspective on things. I wish you and your family the best and hope to see many more of your excellent posts and comments.
thank you ever so much.......and then some my friend

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FreakyG says on Sep 24, 2008, 16:40:

Hey Douglas,
I have been a reader of this site for a couple of years and always enjoy your perspective on things. I wish you and your family the best and hope to see many more of your excellent posts and comments.
thank you ever so much.......and then some my friend

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feldz0084 says on Sep 25, 2008, 10:23:

i am still in minneapolis, teaching and biding my time until my fourth return. i think once the snow hits is when i am getting my butt on a plane to quilla. one of my best buddies there and his novia are having a baby..so i will probably hang there for a bit.
best- nf

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OlQDog says on Sep 25, 2008, 19:10:

Douglas,
I'm headed to Barranquilla for a week, Oct. 12 - 19. If you have any opinions on the following hotels, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Pradomar Hotel
Address: Street 2 No. 22 - 65
Caribbean Gold Hotel
Address: Street 45 No. 44-52
Versailles Inn Hotel
Address: Cra 48 Nª.70-188

Wayne
OlQDog

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feldz0084 says on Sep 29, 2008, 08:38:

very nice...yeah i prob wont be there until at least december when i start to get frostbite in Minnie and need to de-thaw haha

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FreakyG says on Oct 3, 2008, 09:16:

Hey Douglas,
I apologize for dropping three comments on your page here -not quite sure what happened. I used to date a Colombiana who came to the states and we have remained friends. She is a great lady who when we met was suprised at my knowledge of Colombia and also my favorite writer is Gabo. She now has her children here and I am so impressed with how great these kids are. I have met a lot of her family and they are really good people -within 5 minutes of meeting her father, we were sitting down having a beer and playing guitars; you cant beat that. We both live here in Alabama and I am truly amazed at how much she enjoys camping and we plan on getting her kids into it. I have never been to Colombia, but it is on my radar. By the way, when are you going to get back there?
thanks and take care,
Chris

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mariacvetanoski says on Oct 9, 2008, 09:46:

douglas what are the cheapest flights from miami to bogota? gracias!

Save the street children of Colombia Now!!

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MaFe says on Oct 17, 2008, 20:11:

Hola Douglas, just wanted to say hello and I hope you have a nice day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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el torcido says on Oct 17, 2008, 21:45:

jishhhhh, doug... .ME, 2. ME, 2.
mAFISETA....COMO ....
..........................................ESTAS???

don't know much about phlebotomy, nor astronomy, either.

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Mongo says on Oct 26, 2008, 04:26:

I need friends also, Douglas!

Not in Colombia now, but I should be there for a short visit next month. Probably only for 3 weeks. Then I need to return here to finish selling off all my stuff before I move there permanently early next year. That's the plan, anyway.

Sorry to hear about the abuela. I hope she's getting good care.

Mongo

Beware of dog.

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babygirl says on Oct 26, 2008, 16:47:

Why thank you kindly sir! :)

Canadian Girls Kick Ass!

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paisa29 says on Nov 10, 2008, 11:35:

Muchas gracias caballero!

"Fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" Conrad Hilton

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OlQDog says on Nov 10, 2008, 14:36:

Douglas

I could not find your email address or I would have sent you a private message. But anyway, I wanted to catch you up on my trip to Barranquilla. There are certainly many stories to tell. I had a great time. I stayed in and really liked Barranquilla norte. It reminded me of a little Miami. I met some very nice people there. I will get back for sure. Certainly, there are other parts that are very much poverty stricken. I took a tour one day, and saw Soledad and other parts. I do understand why perhaps there are so many women online looking for marriage and dating services there. There is much growth. Certainly seeing prosperity and feeling like one can not participate must be very hard. There is much opportunity there, to do many things, including hooking up. I purposely did not look for any p4p in Barranquilla, though I did do a drive by the places I read about. Besides I had my hands full with what I was doing. I would imagine that given more time there will be more opportunity to explore, as well as create some new liaisons.

I found all of what I was informed that I would encounter. One who simply wanted to feed, literally, at the trough. Another looking for a a sugar daddy. And another looking for love and the joy of leaving me very tired. I liked Colombia very much, at least the part of the country I visited. I think next time I will head to Bogota and also visit Barranquilla. I wanted to go to Barranquilla first because I thought it would be more diverse than Bogota or Medellin. I liked that part very much. The diversity and the beauty. I could see that Cartegena is really influenced by the African/Caribbean slave trade and culture. I have to tell you being in Central America sometimes makes me feel the embarrassment of riches that exist in America. So, I will continue to make contact, and explore, and get back to Barranquilla in January or February

I was also in Costa Rica. That country still feeds my soul. All in all it was a nourishing trip. I look forward to meeting you one day. Thanks for the education and the advice.

Appreciatively
Wayne

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goin_south says on Nov 24, 2008, 14:33:

Check yer pm, U ol' dog!

Why Colombianitas? Personally... I just don't like pink areolar tissue.

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) says on Nov 28, 2008, 08:29:

D, We are currently living in Texas, but like you said, Colombia is home. I am staying around until my kids are off to college and then we're gone. Of course, mine are still litle, so that's some long way off.

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