Goodbye Scotty......

webmanco says on Apr 6, 2009, 12:57:

Mi más sentido pésame para todos sus familiares y amigos.

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Apr 6, 2009, 12:58:

Oh how horrid, R.I.P. Take solace he is not suffering anymore and in a better place!

"PAY ATTENTION! I wonder if that person knows that when we push the FUNNY button, its because we are reading something outrageous, trying to be cynical, derogatory, sarcastic and/or obnoxious!"

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Desideria (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Apr 6, 2009, 13:02:

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
I had some lively discussions here on PBH Scotty and me, didn't always agree, but respected each other's opinions and points of view.
He loved Colombia, showed a great strength and endurance in his illness and I always wished him well and supported him in his struggle.
Goodbye, fellow PBHer and Colombia lover!

A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi

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goin_south says on Apr 6, 2009, 13:11:

Perhaps the soul will find peace in the Land We All Love: Colombia.
FAREWELL! JOHN!
.... from the Duck.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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STEVENYCER says on Apr 6, 2009, 13:25:

Amen, brother.

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Man Tequila says on Apr 6, 2009, 13:38:

To John, who will be sadly missed.

"Porque mi viejita ya está cansada
De trabajar pa' mi hermano y pa' mí
Y ahora con gusto me toca ayudarla
Y por mi vieja lucharé hasta el fin

Por ella lucharé hasta que me muera
Y por ella no me quiero morir
Tampoco que se me muerja mi vieja
Pero qué va si el destino es así

Los caminos de la vida
No son como yo pensaba
No son como imaginaba
No son como yo creía

Los caminos de la vida
Son muy dificil de andarlos
Dificil de caminarlos
Y no encuentro la salida

Uno sabe que la vida
Derrepente ha de acabarse
Y uno espera que sea tarde
Que llegue la despedida

Un amigo me decía
Recompensaré a mis viejos
Por la crianza que me dieron
Y no le alcanzó la vida

Por eso te pido a ti, mi dios del cielo
Para que me guíes al camino correcto
Para mi viejita linda compensar

Para que olvide ese mar de sufrimientos
Y que de ella se aparte todo el tormento
Que para criarnos tuvo que pasar

Viejita linda tienes que entenderme
No te preocupes todo va a cambiar
Yo sufro mucho madrecita al verte
Necesitada y no te puedo dar

A veces lloro al sentirme impotente
Son tantas cosas que te quiero dar
Y voy a luchar incansablemente
Porque tú no mereces sufrir más

Los caminos de la vida
No son como yo pensaba
No son como imaginaba
No son como yo creía

Los caminos de la vida
Son muy dificil de andarlos
Dificil de caminarlos
Y no encuentro la salida"

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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Man Tequila says on Apr 6, 2009, 13:41:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L9itEadUCE

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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Simon says on Apr 6, 2009, 14:15:

Thank you for all the great conversations we had on here and for your love for Colombia, Scotty. I will miss you dearly.
May you rest in peace.

"Just an honest, decent Colombian trying to do the right thing."--Simon

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 6, 2009, 14:27:

DodgerDogs says on Apr 6, 2009, 15:15:

Scotty goodbye and God be with you always in your peace.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.Martin Luther King:

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Mononoke28 says on Apr 6, 2009, 15:59:

Oh what sad news. Thanks for the update Houstongal. May he R.I.P.

Diana

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houstongal (Trustee board) says on Apr 6, 2009, 17:33:

Just to let you all know, I posted a link to this thread on John's CarePage so that his family can read the messages his friends are leaving him. I don't know if his family knew that we were a part of his life.

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

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billyb says on Apr 6, 2009, 17:58:

Man, this is sad news, Scotty, peace be with you.

"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I never go there" Unkown (at least to me) wise man.

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dwmte7 says on Apr 6, 2009, 18:01:

beloved john.....may your path be bright and true, as you now travel in the land of the KING. PEACE BE WITH YOU AND UPON YOU.

douglas

patriarch

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whitewidow says on Apr 6, 2009, 18:31:

life is short, live your dreams. i take solace in the fact scotty got to experience beautiful colombia in his life on earth. rip, scotty.

I'm no doper! I just play one on TV.

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mranderson says on Apr 6, 2009, 18:34:

RIP

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adrimm (Moderator) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 6, 2009, 18:37:

RAAAY says on Apr 6, 2009, 19:02:

Man.........what a b--tch..............all the best Scotty..........I'm sure you're looking down on us...............


.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 6, 2009, 20:05:

Scotty was one of the first guys that I became friends with when I officially joined PBH around 3 years ago. I just don't know what to say. I had looked forward to the get together we had all planned in Colombia when Scotty (John) was well again. We had also planned to go hunting in Arizona for wild pigs. jaja I regret never meeting Scotty outside of cyberspace. But I am thankful I met him here - even though not face to face. I won't forget you buddy. RJ

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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rca_rodrigo says on Apr 6, 2009, 22:32:

RIP

8(

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Lcacique says on Apr 6, 2009, 23:38:

What an awful turn of events. My thoughts are with his family and friends and I echo the sentiments of those who have left comments here on the site, he will be missed.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 6, 2009, 23:59:

Gloid, Scotty and I were going to tear your conspiracy ass a new hole (with a few beers and laughs). Damn I am going to miss that rendezvous. I so looked forward to hanging with you guys in beautiful Colombia. I haven't cried in a LONG time, but I did when I first saw this thread earlier this evening - jeepers.

To the newbies who might not have known Scotty, he was known here for his conservative view on politics. He was always a gentleman, and very sensitive and ready for a "truce" and apology if appropriate. He was what most people refer to as classy: even when some others totally disagreed with his point of view. Everybody knew he cared about the other guy.

I am officially drunk now, so I will digress. But Scotty, John, you are in my thoughts. I wish your family the best - and comfort right now. I hope you are looking down right now and are having a laugh and realize how much you meant to some of us. You were a true friend, and please don't look down on me when I am doing something that I shouldn't be. hahahaha Take care buddy and have a great journey. Your friend, Rob

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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miamimike says on Apr 7, 2009, 07:20:

Scotty-I'll miss our Political Arguements(and we had many) but I always respected your viewpoints and the discussions which never degressed into name calling. Rest in Peace Friend, Your suffering is over,,,

The River:

The snow melts on the mountain.

And the water runs down to the spring,

And the spring in a turbulent fountain,

With a song of youth to sing,

Runs down to the riotous river,

And the river flows to the sea,

And the water again

Goes back in rain

To the hills where it used to be.

And I wonder if life's deep mystery

Isn't much like the rain and the snow

Returning through all eternity

To the places it used to know.

For life was born on the lofty heights

And flows in a laughing stream,

To the river below

Whose onward flow

Ends in a peaceful dream.

And so at last,

When our life has passed

And the river has run its course,

It again goes back,

O'er the selfsame track,

To the mountain which was its source.

So why prize life

Or why fear death,

Or dread what is to be?

The river ran

Its allotted span

Till it reached the silent sea.

Then the water harked back

To the mountain-top

To begin its course once more.

So we shall run

The course begun

Till we reach the silent shore.

Then revisit earth

In a pure rebirth

From the heart of the virgin snow.

So don't ask why

We live or die,

Or whither, or when we go,

Or wonder about the mysteries

That only God may know.

-- W.R. Hearst

No hay Peor Ciego que el que no quiere Ver o Sordo que el que no quiera Oir--Soy Yo, Sarah Palin, Wasilla Alaska.

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webmanco says on Apr 7, 2009, 08:03:

For those ashamed to post on PBH or that for any given reason, right or wrong, just lurk, if you desire leave a postume message on Scotty´s profile.

http://india.poorbuthappy.com/scotty/

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 7, 2009, 08:41:

Lowell says on Apr 7, 2009, 08:51:

Off You, to the Colombia in the sky.

Peace

Alfred E. Newman. "What. Me Worry?"

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turnmeon (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 7, 2009, 10:00:

Peter (Moderator) (Trustee board) (Dev team) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 7, 2009, 11:32:

kalder says on Apr 7, 2009, 14:38:

I had a lot of amicable chat with Scotty, esp. a year or so ago. My abiding memory of him was just how gentle, decent and comradely he was. As RJ says, he was 'classy'.

"A piece of cheese may entrap a mouse, but a bicycle could ensnare the Imperial Chancellor."~~An Bai Kuang

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 7, 2009, 15:54:

rhydewithdis (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 7, 2009, 16:07:

Monpirri says on Apr 7, 2009, 16:55:

I am grieved to hear of Scotty's passing. Just couple of days ago I inquired about his email address.
To his loving family, please accept my since condolences.

God bless you.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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wendell13 says on Apr 7, 2009, 17:17:

Rest in peace, Scotty. John stayed with me a couple of times in Colombia. He was a classy guy

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pablo says on Apr 7, 2009, 18:56:

houstongal says, "Just to let you all know, I posted a link to this thread on John's CarePage so that his family can read the messages his friends are leaving him. I don't know if his family knew that we were a part of his life."

Thank you houstongal for posting the sad news. You know, his family might like reading some comments over on John's CarePage rather than just a link back to PBH. I hope you don't mind me taking the liberty of posting his link here for those that would like to read the comments or post some of their own. If it is a problem feel free to edit it out.

John also posted on at least two other forums that I am aware of so he had rather a large internet family.

http://www.carepages.com/carepages/JohnBryceland

It will require a quick one time registration to enter his site.

ʇı dןǝɥ ʇou ןןıʍ sıɥʇ ǝʞıן ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ɹnoʎ ƃuıpןoɥ

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raymundo says on Apr 7, 2009, 18:56:

Hey Wendell, you know who I am. John was a personal friend dating back to the 90's when we spent a lot of time together in Colombia. I called him about 2 weeks ago when he informed me that he needed an operation for a stomach-hernia caused by the feeding tube from his previous cancer battles. He fought hard for a long, long time and lost the final battle.

I have many photos of the good ol' day's in Colombia and still have photos on my computer of John at his DJ-car show in Phoenix. We usually talking by phone about every 2 weeks and exchaning emails especially since his first cancer battle a couple of years ago.
God Bless you John.

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pablo says on Apr 7, 2009, 18:59:

Raymundo,

I would encourage you to contact John's family at the above link and see if they are interested in receiving those photos you have. The would probably really appreciate that.

ʇı dןǝɥ ʇou ןןıʍ sıɥʇ ǝʞıן ɹǝʇndɯoɔ ɹnoʎ ƃuıpןoɥ

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whitewidow says on Apr 7, 2009, 19:40:

cool photos would be nice. great to remember good times with good friends....

I'm no doper! I just play one on TV.

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mranderson says on Apr 7, 2009, 19:40:

Anyone got some nice pics of the guy to post?

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RAAAY says on Apr 7, 2009, 21:24:

So sad.......how he recently posted that he was on the mend.........and then , this..............life can be cruel.....


I was just lookin back on some of the exchages he and I had................we never really agreed on anything.................but you always knew he was a decent guy.........

.
scotty says on Aug 22, 2007, 00:10: flag

RAAAY, you have a good point




..." scotty says on Jan 10, 2008, 23:01: flag

RAAAY beg your pardon but are you from planet earth or have you just arrived recently? where do you come up with this baloney?


....



.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Waterdawg says on Apr 8, 2009, 05:54:

RIP my friend ! .. Colombia with always be with you ..

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Corey3368 says on Apr 8, 2009, 13:30:

Rest in peace, Scotty

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CanadaMan says on Apr 9, 2009, 00:13:

I was talking to John on the phone about 2 weeks ago , maybe a little longer.. I got a call in the early evening from John and he told me that day the Docs had found cancer on his spine.

John was a strong willed and brave man who fought this cancer 3 times..

I cheered him up and John's fondest wish was to get back down to Colombia to see his ex Novia and get some hot Colombiana loving between the sheets.. .. He also had a great sense of humor...

I imagine the late great Pete E that lived in Cali for many years is helping out his good friend John now in the Colombian heavens. John was with Pete E when he died in the Cali hospital ..

Take care and RIP my friend John..


.

Formerly WidowerfromCanada...I am now married to my wonderful Peruana wife. Thanks PBH for all your advice and help over the years..

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 9, 2009, 08:45:

Here is one of my favorite vallenatos. Jaime Molina, originally by Rafael Escalona about the death of his best friend. It was redone by Carlos Vives when he starred in the series about Escalona. This is the best version I could find on the web.



If you'd like to hear the original version by Escalona, you can preview it or buy it for $0.99 here
http://www.amazon.com/Jaime-Molina/dp/B001CY3P7S/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&q...

I'm so hip, I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 9, 2009, 08:46:

Thank You, CG......for removing the offensive post.

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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Man Tequila says on Apr 9, 2009, 08:50:

I don't know Pete, and am unsure what this has to do with John. No doubt Pete was lucky to have such classy friends.

I regret I was not able to attend John's funeral. But I do know he added a great deal of colour to this site, and I was genuinely touched by his long battle, and his dreams of deliverance from a terrible disease and to return to Colombia, a country which has won over the hearts of many people here. I do know some gracious people from this website did in fact work hard to try and assist John troughout his travails. I certainly respect Scotty a great deal and was sad to learn that he died after a long and valiant battle. Certainly not everyone here merits that level of respect.

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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Man Tequila says on Apr 9, 2009, 09:03:

Thanks CG, I love that vallenato too.

"Recuerdo que Jaime Molina
Cuando estaba borracho ponía esta condición
Que si yo moría primero él me hacía un retrato
O.. si él se moría primero le sacaba un son.
Ahora prefiero esta condición
Que él me hiciera el retrato y no sacarle el son.

Famosas fueron sus parrandas
Que a ningún amigo dejaba dormir
Cuando estaba bebiendo, siempre me insultaba
Con frases de cariño que él sabía decir.
Después en las piernas me sentaba
Me contaba un chiste y se ponía a reír."

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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MaFe says on Apr 9, 2009, 09:56:

Oh God, I just came across this...I am so sorry......my heart goes out to his family...he was very sweet online.

"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 Apr 9, 2009, 10:01:

Que en paz descanse †

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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vladimiro says on Apr 9, 2009, 13:02:

"may his soul be commended by any god that can find it" - terry pratchett

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houstongal (Trustee board) says on Apr 10, 2009, 08:58:

PBH community - For all the bickering that occurs on this site, you all have been very gracious in this thread. I'm proud to have you as friends. I received this email a few minutes ago. Please click on the link and send a message to his family.
--------------------------
If any of you are not aware of it, the following is the obituary for John that appeared in the The Arizona Republic on 4/9/09. You will also note that there is a Guest Book on the site that allows friends to send a message to the family.

John was a very special person and he will always have a special place in our hearts.

Bill Walmach
Succasunna, NJ

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?page=lifestor...

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

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podborski says on Apr 10, 2009, 11:28:

Ahhh, that´s really sad news, I was really looking forward to having a celebratory drink with Scotty and the rest of the gang once he beat this.

Scotty was a real character, and that's a good thing in my books. Few people make me laugh like he did (I think some people didn´t quite get his sense of humour)

Well I regret we never got to meet Scotty...may you rest in peace.

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goin_south says on Apr 11, 2009, 21:32:

A Very Nice Sentiment, huskie; I remember 3 or 4 very cordial conversations en telefono with John.

nothin I say is to be takn for my words, but rather for the words of Sailor Jerry.

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elchantajista says on Apr 12, 2009, 04:51:

RIP Scotty

anda de parranda al Juanchito "Vicente"

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Catfish35 says on Apr 12, 2009, 19:57:

Only met you briefly Scotty....Peace Brother...
You have only walked ahead, the steps we have yet AND must travel....

Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

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christobeldawg says on Apr 12, 2009, 21:16:

I am so sorry to hear this. I hope his family will read this and know that he had some true friends here in our little community. Count me among them. I am sorry that I never got to meet him for a beer in Bogota, but as Gloid said, I believe he will be there with us now, maybe more than ever. Bless you friend.

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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Fathertickingtimebomb! says on Apr 13, 2009, 19:15:

looking for a nice picture of scotty that somebody can send me...he was a big hit on our website too eforeignbrides.com with about 4000 posts...if you have something we can put up it would be appreaciated.

Fathertickingtimebomb!

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Buongone says on Apr 13, 2009, 21:14:

May his Soul RIP.

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PALEOLITICO says on Apr 17, 2009, 20:06:

Very sad news. I hoped his recovery, but now he has to rest his battle.

www.paleolitico.net

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lpdiver says on Apr 18, 2009, 11:51:

I'd be willing to donate towards having a "stone" or some appropiate monument engraved and place somewhere Scotty loved if someone would be willing to coordinate the efforts in Colombia.

ts

Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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RAAAY says on Apr 18, 2009, 12:02:

Seems a nice idea.............count me in............

Perhaps you should do a different post to organize it.

.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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Catfish35 says on Apr 18, 2009, 15:29:

I would pitch in a little something also..

Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

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lpdiver says on Apr 18, 2009, 17:10:

Well I guess I need to get off my butt and make a new post like RAAAY said.

ts

Remember what the monkey says, "Fuck money it's free"

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medefockinllin says on Apr 19, 2009, 01:46:

God bless you. My sincerest condolences

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eywed says on May 31, 2009, 22:30:

Good bye to a friend I never met in person but I sure would like to. I still have one can of my most valued Pilsen beer I promised to give you when you were well. Today I will drink it, in my thoughts you will be. I will celibrate life today in you honor sir. I read this post a bit late and with a heavy heart. May god bless you and the family you left behind. I will meet you at the gate one day my friend and I hope you have a handshake and a hug for I will have them for you.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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