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quindioman says on Aug 7, 2005, 12:51:

i'm jealous cockney....does this mean you will be gracing us with a few more of your stories?.....you do Colombia a huge justice with your words

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 7, 2005, 13:09:

oh, are there two of you? Cockney, I know the feeling even if I wasn't born in Colombia. Every time I'm in Cali the sounds, the smells, the sights just invade my senses and everything feels so right again. It's like I never went away in the first place.

Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 7, 2005, 13:20:

wait a minute...this is serious... Which of you guys are waring, uh, pardon me, debating me all the time? First of all, one of you may not like this, but whoever decided to be the copycat didn't make such a smart decision, because I, like Desi points out above, did not even know there were 2 of you guys. that really is not of any benefit to either of you guys. There is sure to be confusion and sometimes, it is not going to be nice. Logic clearly dictates that the later Cockney (most recent arrival, change his name or at least, add some numbers.....

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Cockney Colombian says on Aug 7, 2005, 13:35:

Two of Us I´m the original Cockney Colombian and have been a member of this website longer, though I am a less frequent poster than lowercase underscore cockney_colombian (And as I´ve not been online for three weeks on account of enjoying Colombia I´ve not been debating anybody bar mi Abuela who insists I eat rice)

I´ve had the name for about 18 months now, first used it when I opened my photo blog. I admit I was a bit miffed when I saw another Cockney but didn´t say owt as when I thought of the name as being a stroke of genuis (I´m half Colombian, I was born in East London!) no doubt the other Cockney thought the same!

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 7, 2005, 13:43:

I thought you were the original (Cockeny Colombian) My point is that people never remember their friends, allies or postive contributions, but get under someone's skin just one time, and you get maligned and "talked down to" repeatedly. I just think you have the potential to be the target of someone else's wrath because of any resentment someone may have against the other guy. At the same time, he may get the credit for your contributions. It just makes no sense. It's hard enough to remember who says what in any given thread, the virtual copying of someone elses name is SURE to creat confusion, no matter where you pu the - or the _. Case closed

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 7, 2005, 13:44:

now I'm really confused are you the cockney who wrote a very lovely story with pictures and all in my "Normal Day" thread? I guess I could possibly keep you apart but I'd have to think about every time I see the handle. Cockney Colombian vs. cockney_colombian.
Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 7, 2005, 13:45:

And Desi just made my point.....no arguments here

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Cockney Colombian says on Aug 7, 2005, 13:54:

I´m the Cockney who wrote the Things I Miss About Colombia and Portrait of a House threads.

Well it´s not up to me, that´s an admin thing, but I wouldn´t want to be the target of anyones wrath.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 7, 2005, 14:01:

yes, that was the thread i was thinking about "Portrait of a House". Very nice thread. You are the one who tells stories.
Cheers,
Desi
(I have no wrath issue with either one of you:)

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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kernow62 says on Aug 7, 2005, 14:06:

How about the second one becoming Colombian Cockney or something like that?

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Cockney Colombian says on Aug 7, 2005, 14:10:

Storyteller. That´s the kindest compliment I could have had Desi.

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quindioman says on Aug 7, 2005, 14:36:

guilty as charged yes, ok, ok....talk about a contrast huh?
I'm the one who ripped off the handle (mind you I was blisfully ignorant at the time-either that or I was high).
There's no comparison between myself and my namesake on this site. It's like comparing Caviar (my namesake) to cod's roe (me).
Gman it's me that keeps having a run in with you...mind you I know you already started ignoring me a while back already. I will be changing my nick, I tend to come rushing in where angels fear to tread and that might lead to the original Cockney being thought of rather badly...as well as the posibilty of me taking the credit for the original cockney#s superlative word juxtoposition (i'm a nasty piece of work but taking the credit for this guy's amazing posts won't reat easily with me)
expect to see Quindioman make his debut very soon

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Gomezman5 says on Aug 7, 2005, 15:08:

Quindiioman.....ignoring you? me? no sir you are factually wrong Look and congraduds on the clarification. I igonre nobody. A run in today, is history no later than the next time I log into the site. Anyone on this site can substantiate this. In fact, the people I have had the most wars with, I am probably the most friendly with and my email box, (not here,,,my regular email) is filled with communications with these people. There is only one major exception, and that is a person that I had a dispute with 2 months ago, and then he decided to drop out of nowhere the other day to go full throttle and attack my credibility. I still can't believe someone could hold a gurdge for so long. You would think I stole money from the guy.

No sir...people will disagree, always, and people have the right to do so, but in the interest of harmony between and among all, we should work to get along ---personally that is.

One more point that is indisputable, if I ignore, than I would not get the chance to debate you or vice versa ...No?

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Peter Miami says on Aug 7, 2005, 15:53:

Cockney Colombian That was some nice writing.

Peter Miami

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Lostgringo says on Aug 7, 2005, 18:59:

Cockney your words are majestic Wow you have a way of describing your surroundings my friend. I could actually feel myself in your shoes taking in the scenery and smells. But I was very hot and was looking for someone to get me a cold cervaza lol.
Thanks,
Frank

Your Home Away from Home www.welovebogota.com and www.apartmentinbogota.com "Luxury apartments and rooms Cheap" Only 2 blocks from the American Embassy! 24/7 hour security.

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 7, 2005, 19:05:

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

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quindioman says on Aug 8, 2005, 05:21:

congraduds ok gman whatever you say....but I think you making a big meal out of the ignoring thing....you only had to say, "no geezer, I haven't ignored you....where the hell did you get such a ridiculous idea?"
Well that makes 2 of us...I always make it a point to argue with the idea and not the individual....I did notice you had a few run ins with some other posters, but I don't have any personal issues with you gman....

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poco says on Aug 8, 2005, 09:35:

Two fer Two Cockneys? This was news. Thought there was one and he was suffering from a drug induced schizophrenic disorder resulting in a unique ability to post poorly written messages while distracted by a voice telling him to use the bathroom.

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 8, 2005, 09:45:

Hell, we all have people we hate on this site. In fact, I'd say HATORADE should be the site's official drink.

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Aug 8, 2005, 09:47:

I don't hate anybody ;-).
Chao X-)

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Aug 8, 2005, 10:27:

Me neither No hatred here either.
Cockney,it was rather meant that way too. I can always appreciate good storytelling.

Cheers,
Desi

"When shall we three meet again? In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"(First Witch in Macbeth)

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 8, 2005, 11:43:

You must not be drinking the site's official drink then.

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Sonny says on Aug 8, 2005, 11:53:

What I learned about I'm from Dallas. Not a cowboy fan just from Dallas.My first non professional trip to Cali was an eye opener for me. I remember going with my fiance and her family to a funeral of a dear friend. As I walked up to the family, not knowing them nor them knowing me, they all came to me to greet me with open arms and all told me welcome to Cali and they were happy for me and my fiance. What a difference. Someone (many) took the time to stop at a moment that was so sad just to make me feel welcome. That evening we went up to San Antonio. As I sat there looking over the city from a very beautiful and old church I could not help but to think that life does not have to be so busy. I actually listened to the sounds of children playing. Families being just that. FAMILIES. Laughing and playing and the music!!!! The music was wonderful. Full of life and happyness. It made your feet move and your heart feel happy knowing that there is peace in the world and that things can be simple and wonderful. It was like that for me as a kid but as time takes over you forget the simple things of life. The street venders, the sounds of horses and cars, and the busses blowing smoke as then screamed by almost stopping to let you get on of off. :-)
Flowers on the corners, Taxi's that did not cost $1.75 for the first 1/4 minute and $1.00 for each second and fourth 1/2 minutes.You get my point I am sure.
What I learned most on my first trip is that MY life would never be the same again. I long for my trips to Cali to visit her family which is now my family. I did not need a back ground check, have my drivers license pulled, or finger printed to be accepted into a close and loving family. I learned something new. It was called love unconditional. For those of you that have never been to Colombia (Cali) pack your bags, get your passport and get on a plane. You will never be the same again. The people for the most part are caring and polite and accepting. As for me I did not take someone from a hard life in Colombia to make her life better I am bringing her to my world to make My world a better place and to have the best of both countries in one "Not" so happy city known as Dallas.Retirement??? You bet but in Cali. Just my opinion is all.

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utopiacowboy says on Aug 8, 2005, 11:56:

What happened to the "Big D"? Did the Yankees ruin it for everyone else? Or was it all those damm Razorbacks?

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Sonny says on Aug 8, 2005, 11:58:

UC the problem with the "Big D" is a drug problem without a doubt. They are tired of getting drug from one side of the field to the other.

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kernow62 says on Aug 8, 2005, 12:21:

Thanks for sharing those beautiful sentiments with all of us Sonny. That was the sort of post that this site needs more of.

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Colombiche says on Aug 8, 2005, 12:38:

I loved your post Sonny You got me all melancholic thinking about Colombia.

Four weeks to go......

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

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poco says on Aug 8, 2005, 13:15:

Eliminates inquiries about what Debbie does now I did not need a back ground check, have my drivers license pulled, or finger printed to be accepted into a close and loving family.


Did they run the credit report First?

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Cockney Colombian says on Aug 26, 2005, 09:33:

A Life in the Day Of Life here is great. I really love the concept of siestas. That´s just me all over. The pace of life in this sleepy little village, nestled in the mountains is just tranqulity in an eternity glass.

I get up early that´s true, usually seven am, but one doesn´t complain as I start the day with fresh fruit juice. A freezing cold shower to brace myself for the 32 degree day ahead, and a hearty breakfast; a hot salty soup called caldo, left over meat from the night before with Spanish omlette, arrepas, which are like corn pancakes and embuelto (sp?) which is like banana flavoured corn.

The villa is outside the village, about ten minutes walk up the mountains. I sit out on the veranda taking in the view, brown and blue mountains shimmering in the morning heat.

I read or write or play solitaire after the morning chores. The house needs to be swept daily, an unwinnable battle against the ever present dust. But I take my shirt off when I sweep the central courtyard and I´ve bronzed up nicely. Not that I do that sort of thing of course.

And then there is a hearty lunch, more soup, a thicker one full of meat and potatoes, and there is steak for lunch, a fresh fruit juice, a black coffee and sweet bread.

Then in the early hours of the afternoon we wonder down to the village to see the relatives. A communal siesta, rocking chairs dragged out the house and set up in the street, the whole neighbourhood in slumber, the dogs dozing in our shadows, horses subdued in the shade of the trees. Even the chickens seem to doze for a while.

Then its off to the river and a swim in that fresh mountain water. So cold against the burning sun and so freshing. Sitting on the rocks as the current threatens to drag you off to the Pacific.

Fizzy drinks for deserts and then back up to the villa before dusk. Watch the sky turn a glorious purple before melting into a inky black sky chocked full of stars.

An evening meal improvised with whatevers at hand, topped off with endless cups of coffee, sitting on the veranda in the cooler evening breeze, talk of everything and nothing, monolouges of nostalgia.

I don´t want to leave.

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poco says on Aug 26, 2005, 12:58:

Drats I’d already be on a plane if my presence wasn’t required in the U.S. Then I read this posting, cruelty.

It is doubtful few are positioned to experience rural Colombian life and fewer yet have the opportunity or ability to describe it so eloquently.

Watch the sky turn a glorious purple

Rural Colombia - Evening View from the porch

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Cockney Colombian says on Aug 31, 2005, 18:03:

Fantastic Photo

And one which far eclipses my clumsy ability to simply write purple.

Im leaving Colombia on Saturday and back to the drudgery of real life. :(

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poco says on Aug 31, 2005, 20:38:

It was purple - not necessary to be poetic about it Observing spectacular sunsets in a rural area is not an everyday occurrence. Especially purple ones with a tinge of red.

Nightfall is different. The sky, air and environment outside the cities are brilliantly clear and fresh.

The late afternoon distant hills are always a sight worth seeing while the are slowly veiled in an inky cloak of darkness.

High mountainsides thought devoid of human life show the reality of rural life as hundreds of dots of light suddenly wink on and twinkle in syncopation to the movement of unseen tree limbs blown by cool a mountain breeze.

The fine detail and absolute clarity of this sight is difficult to photograph.

House in the Clouds – a distant dot of light

Dusk turns to Night

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Cockney Colombian says on Sep 5, 2005, 09:27:

Excellent Photos again. I failed to get good ones of nightfall whilst I was in Colombia.

I'm back in London now and I'll post my photos soon on my website

http://cockneycolombian.yafro.com/

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