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Peter


Activity: 2912 posts, 17109 comments, 185 friends.
Member since: December 1998
Lives in: Belgium Antwerp
Sex: male
Born in: Belgium
Has traveled in: Colombia, Congo, India, Thailand, Laos, Brazil, Bolivia.
Wants to travel to: Everywhere really.
Favourite traveling style: Backpack style! I used to be all about cheap (because you can travel longer with limited funds if you do it cheap), but now sometimes I'll spend money for the "bohemian chic" style, ie. a little splurge. But a beach and a hammock are still the best (apart from the sandflies).
About (hobbies etc...) I like scuba diving, photography, making websites, bicycling, walking. But no time for hobbies!
Websites: http://petervandijck.com http://poorbuthappy.com/ease/
     

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dwmte7 says on Jun 20, 2007, 18:33:

hi peter... i remember asking you sometime back how i could get all my posts listed under my handle, dwmte7. do you recall what you told me.

dw

ps what does one do to be your friend?

dwmte

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 21, 2007, 01:53:

Hey dwmte7 :) I added you :) Also, if I understand you correctly, to see all your posts, you just click your name and then click on "posts" at the top.. those are all your past posts. Is that what you meant? Yup.

Poor but snappy

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dwmte7 says on Jun 21, 2007, 05:41:

basically, yes. but since i've had numerous names/passwords, the majority of posts going back over 6 years don't show up. how to rectify?

dwmte

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 21, 2007, 06:23:

Aha, that's right, I remember now. We still don't have an easy way to join multiple accounts into one. Right now, it's not high on the list unfortunately :) Ask me again in a few months..

Poor but snappy

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Peter (Moderator) says on Jun 23, 2007, 11:42:

No not really, sorry :) Improving this new site is the only way forward!

Poor but snappy

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outernazionalista says on Jun 23, 2007, 12:36:

Thanks for the kind words Peter. I reckon your site has a lot of potential and wish you all the best with improvements. See you around and look forward to chatting with you. Keith

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 25, 2007, 22:35:

Great job on the new, improved site. Keep up the great work. I don't know how I could help, but if there is anything I could do to help out, let me know. Your friend, Rob

BEWARE of gold diggers.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Jun 30, 2007, 15:56:

great site I love it

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analyzethis1 says on Jul 6, 2007, 10:55:

BTW, I've added a signature but it doesn't show up.

There are two kinds of gratitude: The sudden kind we feel for what we receive, and the larger kind we feel for what we give. E.A. Robinson

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Man Tequila says on Aug 1, 2007, 19:27:

Man, what do you gotta do to be Peter's friend around here? Guess making smart ass remarks doesn't qualify.

But I do like the new site.

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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mush says on Aug 4, 2007, 04:20:

Hello Peter, I really cheered up when I found PBH, what a terrififc resourse and a great site. Thanks for taking time to drop me a line, I am looking to find work in teaching, I am currently a student with the Open University in the UK, reading International Studies, but I have a few years left to go with them. I want to organise continuing my studies with them while in Colombia, it seems that may not be a problem. I have read on the PBH forum about the possible teaching oppotunities, now I will try and sort something. Thanks again Peter.

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NataliaV says on Aug 6, 2007, 15:50:

Hi Peter! On my profile page nothing is showing up when I click on my pic. No photo, no about me, nothing! Help please...

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capitan_centella says on Aug 7, 2007, 22:55:

Mister piter. . . vea. . . ole suemercesita divina. . . que chevre su pagina. Pero sumerce como le hago pa "uplodear" una dibujito ? . . .

que gracias por a pagina.

Un comenta mas pa´que vea que se le quiere.

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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mush says on Aug 9, 2007, 09:05:

Hi Peter, I've been reading through some of the old PBH posts that relate to teaching English in Bogota, I'm a bit confused about it mate. Some reckon the schools don't have enough native speaking teachers and there's no problem finding work while others describe a situation where they struggle to find more than a few hours work a week. Any advice you can give me would be much appreciated, thanks, Mush.

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capitan_centella says on Aug 11, 2007, 20:06:

HI. . . MR. PETER, thanks to be my very first friend. And as much of bogotanians said:

GRACIAS PARCERO¡ ¡ ¡
(thanks mate¡)

and. . . one question. .. how do i upload images to my posts?? or do I have to link it?? . .. thanks.

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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tonyp says on Aug 18, 2007, 08:49:

Hey Peter,
Thanks for the add. I especially want to get to know some couples (I have a Colombian lady friend). I checked out your wife's project, too. Very cool! It is interesting to chat with folks and see their experiences. Keep up the good work!!
In your debt,
Tony P

TonyP

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linihdz says on Aug 27, 2007, 18:37:

Hi Peter thanks for the add!

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capitan_centella says on Aug 30, 2007, 11:03:

Hi peter. . just to say, hi¡. . .

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Sep 4, 2007, 10:49:

Congratulation on your new member of the family Peter :)))))

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Medellin Traveler says on Sep 9, 2007, 14:00:

Hey Peter,

I don't know if you recieved my pm and I tried emailing you, to no avail. So I thought I'd try agian by posting here. I wanted to let you know I linked PBH to http://medellin-colombia.blogspot.com as well as http://www.medellintraveler.com

Check it out and let me know if it's cool with you. Also, don't hesitate to post a comment in the blog while you're there. I would greatly appreciate it.

I'm back to Medellin in three weeks!!!

Good job on PBH.

Saludos,
Medellin Traveler

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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nathola says on Sep 27, 2007, 07:23:

hi peter,thanks for add!!!! have a nice day...

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dwmte7 says on Oct 3, 2007, 05:11:

peter...hello. i have no clue how to add friends. help.

allso, although i'm certain you knew i was joking when i used the terms, 'dictatorship and democracy' the other day in a post, be certain there was no offense intended. it it was experienced, forgive me, as it was taken, not given.

douglas

dwmte

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jorgeaev says on Oct 3, 2007, 14:31:

If you need any kind of legal advice or any kind of procedure with the DAS here in Colombia let me know. I have a good lawyer who will help you with whatever you need. He used to work with the DAS and now he is helping foreigners to get the papers legally and quick. so let me know if you need his help. jorgeaev at yahoo.es

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casey5 says on Oct 4, 2007, 11:30:

Try to e-mail peter for some questions about teaching Engish in Bogota (busy guy) do I have to be accepted as a freind first?

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capitan_centella says on Oct 10, 2007, 20:06:

Hello peter. . I see this "weird" message sometimes. . .
Warning: Zend_Cache::require_once(Zend/Cache/Core.php) [function.Zend-Cache-require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /mnt/gs02/herd02/21773/domains/poorbuthappy.com/includes/Zend/Cache.php on line 82

Fatal error: Zend_Cache::require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required 'Zend/Cache/Core.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/php-5.2.2-1/share/pear') in /mnt/gs02/herd02/21773/domains/poorbuthappy.com/includes/Zend/Cache.php on line 82

I hope it helps to improve your awesome page.

atte: capitán centella. . .

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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mail@bjorndeboeck.com says on Oct 30, 2007, 04:01:

Hi Peter - is there any way you can change mi sign-in name?

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Lopezv says on Oct 31, 2007, 06:33:

Hi Peter,

I recently joined the PBH Community and I am loving it! The only problem is that I would like to change my username. When I created my account I thought that my username was the one that I was going to use when logging in, not the nickname to appear when posting/replying, etc...

I am not very happy with my username. Will it be possible for you to change it on my behalf, or is it better if I create a new account...

Thanks for your help,

Vicky

Soy, soy, soy quindianita!

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lady19 says on Dec 2, 2007, 21:04:

Peter hi as these mmm you tell me where you are heheh ????

the life is very beautiful….disfrutala.

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tropicaltimes says on Jan 25, 2008, 13:13:

No tengo problemas sobre el sitio..don't have any site problems. Do need help though..would like to add an El Salvador (another bum rap country on the way up....) & Central America section but am an over 50 tech dummie and our Webmaster in the States www.tropicooltours.com/
Any of you ever heading this way look me up, my contact info on our website, or message me via pbh. Saludos.
"Being Humble is merely being teachable".

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MitchAlvarez says on Feb 3, 2008, 23:35:

Im glad i came upon this site.
What a drug!! lol

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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PALEOLITICO says on Feb 27, 2008, 15:00:

Hola Peter, quería preguntarte algo que me causa mucha curiosidad: porqué esté sitio se llama "Pobre pero feliz"?? en qué pensabas cuando le pusiste el nombre? y si la respuesta está en algún lugar de la introducción, disculpame pero mi Inglés es muy malito. Gracias.

Enseñame a enseñar.

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Juanes says on Mar 22, 2008, 11:44:

hi peter, i cannot seem to see any posts around adding fotos...could you send me some ideas or any links por favor..i have the pictures from my journeys in colombia from 2007 saved as either JPG, BIP, GIFF, TIFF or PNG files and i can save them on my laptop onto my C or D drive in my pics....how do i go about it parsero.

chau papi

http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Juanes/

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Juanes says on Mar 22, 2008, 11:45:

oh i cant see to upload a new profile picture from las ruinas en san agustin, are there any restrictions on upload size and again what format.

nos vemos pronto

gracias cuadrocito en belgique ?

http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Juanes/

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El Polo says on Apr 17, 2008, 19:57:

No Jodaaaa!!!

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Peter (Moderator) says on May 9, 2008, 13:31:

test

Poor but snappy

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CatGirl says on May 10, 2008, 08:45:

Peter!! That is a great Avatar!!

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

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Portena says on May 10, 2008, 18:09:

What a cute photo with your daughter!

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CatGirl says on May 12, 2008, 11:00:

BTW ' Peter ' excellent idea adding the (Moderator) - helps MUCH!
What does 290is stand for BTW? Interesting stuff...pretty smart Peter.
Good thing you are putting your ideas to work ;))

Is that a recent pic of Amelia? I bet she completely changed your life..;)

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

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houstongal says on May 13, 2008, 08:21:

Love the Newsfeed! Thanks for bringing it back!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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Peter (Moderator) says on May 13, 2008, 10:47:

You're welcome houstongal :)

Poor but snappy

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LilaM says on May 14, 2008, 11:15:

Swwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeettttttttt picture.... nice bebe...

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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CatGirl says on May 25, 2008, 13:15:

Peter - you are doing a great job - this is an excellent Bulletin. You are a genius.

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

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drucifer says on Jun 1, 2008, 08:10:

Hey Peter, I saw ur suggestion about walking around to find a place, but it seems most places are not furnished.. Do you have any other suggestions?? Thanks!!

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gorgonabob says on Jun 4, 2008, 05:28:

Peter, good work on the new travel guide, if you want i could update a lot of the prices.. all the hostel pricing is wrong. by up to 50%... if stated in US$ terms..

and just for the Black Sheep,
17.000 a night for dorm, from 35.000 a night in a double
10 minute walk from the metro

Casa Kiwi
18,000-20,000 a night for a dorm
35-80,000 a night in a double

good job though
its a spectacular day in medellin, for a change

Kelvin

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Lisa Zee says on Jun 10, 2008, 23:16:

I like your new picture, so cute..... the baby!

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CatGirl says on Jun 15, 2008, 12:13:

Happy Dad's Day BTW....Do they celebrate Fathers Day in your Native Country the same?

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

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MitchAlvarez says on Jul 3, 2008, 00:11:

when you to the initial page on the left hand side it says americas and then it lists several latin american countries.

why is colombia third from top to bottom? mexico and cuba are on top of colombia? shouldnt colombia be first since of all the countries its the one with the most posts and comments?

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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carolinda says on Jul 14, 2008, 15:22:

thanks for the site Peter! saludos!

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goin_south says on Jul 14, 2008, 18:05:

Peter,.....

.............IT WOULD REALLY BE NICE, IF......
...once again, when you hit the number on the right hand side of the Listed Posts, it would then go to the last post you read in that thread, .... SO WE WOULDN'T HAVE TO SCROLL DOWN EVERY TIME.

hard to explain, but I think you must know what I'm talking about.

HOUSTONGAL... DIDN'T you make this request known about a month ago???

Where do we go from here?

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MaFe says on Jul 20, 2008, 13:01:

Feliz Día de Independencia!

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

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cereza699 says on Aug 25, 2008, 12:08:

You surely will enjoy too much Capurganá.

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johneri says on Sep 2, 2008, 11:24:

hey

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johneri says on Sep 2, 2008, 11:25:

anyone living in australia

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