My last post.

kat1 (Moderator) says on May 28, 2005, 01:23:

James I'm so sorry what happened to your relationship, I though you both were happy?, I hope you don't loose a ties with Colombia, that is why you should keep posting here even if is to annoy Kerry. I won't say good bye for now, because hopefully you will be with us for a long. take care ;-)

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Desideria (Moderator) says on May 28, 2005, 01:29:

James, I am also sorry for the ending of your relationship even though I had seen that you were going through rough times lately as you mentioned in a couple of previous posts. Take a break, my friend, but don't abandon us!
Cheers,
Desi
(just say that it was devil that made you do it)

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

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dwmte says on May 28, 2005, 04:14:

king james.... now that's bad news.... one hellofa way to start the a.m. i was just getting up, drinking my coffee and read this.

i went to bed with a 'lucha' with the mrs. last night. nothing serious or earth shattering...at least nothing the last 16 years hasn't contained. for me, it's just go to sleep and start again tomorrow (today) as i have for years. just like nothing happened.

it's been my experience that there's a bit (a lot) of the illogical in the latin woman. for that reason i just put up with the non sense and continue.

sorry the lucha got you both down and wasn't worth the go. i really am. i always felt winning/continuing was better than quitting and never knowing what the score was at the close.

i really do wish you both the best, i just dont understand how we (humans) make our investments in each other and then just toss them aside as if we were bill gates and could afford anything.

terrible pity, my friend. now what? who can you make up with?

peace, douglas

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Miguel says on May 28, 2005, 04:26:

James Take a break if you must, but come back!

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quindioman says on May 28, 2005, 04:39:

james listen bro.....i'm a relative newbie to this forum and i always look forward to reading certain members' posts (one of them being yours)...it's amazing the amount of stuff that you (gringo) guys have taught me about my own country in such a short period of time....what can I say?
I was certainly surprised to have read those words, like Kat said, I thought your relationship was roses....still I would like to think that this will not be your last post, more a "i'll take a break from the forum but be back again" type post....
Where's that Devil?......he's gone a bit far methinks

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viewpoint says on May 28, 2005, 04:46:

JamesVH "cultural and personal differences between the parties"

You have identified what the greatest difference that divides almost all of us (worldwide). Sure it is a gap that can be bridged but only with acceptance and embracement of each others culture and differences.

A marriage or any other form of relationship between peoples of two different cultures is much like a successful merger of two companies vs. a hostile takeover with one suviving entity. To be successful (most of) both parties cultures must survive the merger (marriage) and not be smothered in the process.

Although I might talk about it I myself have never been successful at putting it into practice.

I am a follower of Mohamad "Douglas" and his sixteen year experience. Yes, I like his discussion about going to bed (sleep) each night hoping that it will be better tomorrow (we all do that in some way). Many women have passed through my life over the years but none were ever better (or worse) than the last or the first. I am sure they would say the same about me. A relationship (marriage or a simple friendship) is a lot of work, effort and scarifice from all parties to the relationship.

You deserve to find a mutually compatable person and you will. There is many more unwritten and unlived chapters in your book. This event is just a baby step in your history.

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dwmte says on May 28, 2005, 05:17:

brother, james... i can't believe this ( i know it's none of my business but YOU brought me/us on board) you pitchin in the towel before the hurricane even began to blow. it's really strange..

i kinda think of you as the site shakespear and i try to think of what shake's take would be on all this. kinda like romeo and juliet without a love story...

i imagined you to be the diehard romantic who would 'sweep the floor with his eyelashes'....before leaving the scene.

i know, i know, 'why is there an extra 'nose' in my affairs?' i apologize for nosing in but aint that what friends do? mrs. latina is not the first woman to show you her illogical postureing. i mean that's what a woman's all about. or am i wrong? i was kinda thinking that we have that wonderful but oh so strange companionship because we put up with those idiosyncracies. mind you, i'm not saying i'm any expert at dealing with these oddities, i just believe in the effort.

whichever, my friend, i'm in your corner...for better or worse.

douglas

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quindioman says on May 28, 2005, 05:21:

dwmte funny you said that about James.....I actually saw him as the Robert Burns of PBH

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kernow62 says on May 28, 2005, 05:21:

JamesVH I will echo the sentiment of those who woke up earlier than myself, actually I was watching F1 qualifying.

I was burned by a fiery Colombiana myself, and it took time to get over it...but without even looking I met my wife who for the past 11 years has kept me not only interested but grateful for each day we spend together. She is 100% Colombiana, but totally different than my ex. She has a temper, but no more than I do, and we have learned not to push each other's buttons. She doesn't dust my hi-fi and I don't leave dishes in the sink. She has taught me that once things are said they cannot be retracted even if they are forgiven.

I think that a break is in order but not a permanent exile.

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Hunter says on May 28, 2005, 05:46:

JamesVH As many of the others say, just take a break.

Hope to see your handle here in the future.

Hunter

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cali373 says on May 28, 2005, 10:13:

I recommend going back during the navidad holiday for about 3 weeks or more, guarantee you will forget about your woman troubles.

Smile if you are a thinker!

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WidowerfromCanada says on May 28, 2005, 11:11:

JamesVH... I want to let you know how much you give people... I rememeber one night I was reading the board here... That day had been a very hard day... My children had been missing there mother in heaven a lot... I was very sad and upset that night..

One of your stories ( the glove story ) made me laugh so hard and for so long... It made my night and I went to bed and slept well...
I still chuckle about that story.. So you see James you help people by posting here... By the way you never told us the rest of the story..

Hang in there JamesVH.

Jeff

Love is like a butterfly , if you chase it you will not catch it but you can hope the butterfly of love lands on your shoulder.

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utopiacowboy says on May 28, 2005, 11:13:

Well, this is a bummer, King James. In your crazy way, you were one of the few voices of "sanity" here. Take a break from it all for a while. There's a lot to be said for tranquility and there are calm and peaceful Latinas out there.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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adrimm says on May 28, 2005, 13:54:

Keep us bookmarked Never say never. :)

Perhaps a few months (or years) down the road you'll be curious as to who is still around and who not. I read PBH before there was a forum, took a few years off, and came back to discover all and it's crazy characters.

I've greatly enjoyed reading your thoughtful contributions to the board, and hope to see you back someday.

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ARMacleod says on May 29, 2005, 00:38:

thanks 'gals n guys' Just a kind of 'post script'. To thank you all for your overtly kind words. As adrim states, perhaps in a few months or maybe longer I will stick my nose into your wonderful site with its diverse and amiable characters who collectively gave me so much pleasure in the past. Life was rarely boring when I could tune in, so to speak.

I have this fantastic vision of you all living in the same street. Golly, how we could all sort out this mixed up planet. What a vision? I can see elmo as the chairman, (when he is sober) Lionheart as the speaker of the house. (With his veto intact) Desi as minister of culture. Kat for sport, (She is a good sport , I bet) kerry can be the company cat and we can all take it in turns to kick his/her arse.

In fact I know that I will spy on you all on occasions to make sure that you are all misbehaving yourselves as per usual.

Again, perhaps in the fullness of time I may just be tempted to ‘put pen to paper' (especially if kerry in any of his (or her) various guises puts in an appearance again.

I love you all and thanks again for your support. Bye.

James.

Being of unsound mind and dubious disposition, I cannot be held legally liable for any indiscretions."¡El diablo me hizo hacerlo!" But don't worry, be happy.

The brain is like a parachute, it only functions correctly when it is open. Pax vobiscum.

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Miguel says on May 29, 2005, 04:32:

Meat is dangerous in Colombia And they handle it really bad.
Kerry.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on May 29, 2005, 05:02:

funny, miguel I had the same idea, change my handle to "kerry" and start making irritating posts. (I meant even more irritating).

James, good to hear from you. We love you. (Speaking strictly for me, but I'm sure I'm not the only one:)

Cheers,
Desi

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

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cdn says on May 29, 2005, 06:15:

James... The first time I visited this site, I read one of your posts, and thought: COOL!

I wish I could say something more helpful. People always say things like "her loss" "plenty of fish in the sea" "this too will pass" etc (all of which are true) but I'll just say everything is going to work out just fine (always does), and hope to see you back here real soon.

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miamimike says on May 29, 2005, 07:05:

James Check in on the SchoolYard to make sure we are behaving and playing nice. You are/were a real asset to this or any other board and an interesting read with your Eloquent postings. On you relationship, think of it as W.R Hearst thought of Life's Mysteries in his Famous River Poem.

"SONG OF 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 on 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 mountaintop
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 wither, or when we go,
Or wonder about the mysteries
That only God may know.

by William Randolph Hearst


PM to you

On Sept 17, 2008: Senator John McCain said, as he had many times before, that he believed the fundamentals of the economy were "strong."Hours later he backpedaled, explaining that he had meant that American workers were Strong.

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Miguel says on May 30, 2005, 09:33:

WHY??? DO THUS PEEPLE EN POREBUTHAPPYH HATE ME ZAGARISE. I NO 3NTIENDO CUAS I AM UN ITLIANO AN NOSPEEK S PAN YOL O EING GLES. A U DA MAY KING JAMES. tU AMifo ZAGARISE

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Gomezman5 says on May 30, 2005, 09:51:

Well Sir James As UTC put it, your departure would represent a significant loss from the Department of Reason in this occasional University of insanity. I welcomed your support when at times it seems that you and I were on the same page. Albeit, you tend to be more diplomatic than I am. But whole my take it or leave it "in your face" posture may not be what everyone likes, it gets the point accross clearly and unequivaclly. That being said, let me say that you might want to go forward, and forget the nasty woman that tore your heart out. You are the better man. Everyone around hear knows that. We don't know her and we don't want to know her. But we appreciate your contributions and cheer that you offer.

You say you are going away. But you know you can't go too long. We are your "friend" of sorts. Cyber space has allowed you to make these friends....So leave the bitch (yea that's what I wrote) but don't leave your friends. All of us want to see you take your break, and regroup if you must. But when you get the urge, drop on in and say hi. I am sure most of us, mysefl included (unless I'm on break from this place) will want to hear the news of the day. I got left off your Good bye list. That's ok. I have not been around here much recently. But, at least I was here when you announced your good bye....just don't dispapear too long........

My best....G5

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ElViajero says on May 30, 2005, 11:41:

Colombia to love

So beautiful is the life with dark and light. The most beautiful poems were written in moments of solitudes by romantic hearts that were cast down in no way streets. “!Juego mi vida! !Bien poco valía! ¡La llevo perdida sin remedio!” said the taciturn Leon de Greiff citing Erik Fjordsson. It was I, the man of the far boarders that read this lines in a corner of the Mediterranean sea, with a book of Porfirio Barbajacob, and cried out a “Yo tuve ya un dolor tan íntimo y tan fiero, de tan cruel dominio y trágica opresión, que a tientas, en las ráfagas de su huracán postrero, fui hasta la Muerte... Un alba se hizo en mi corazón.” Do not let Colombia, the country of your love… love is not a long spring … and this is the best of it: love is a succession of time, weeks of romantic songs, months of tedium, years of passion and a century of happiness and I… “No me canso de andar por tus collados,de recorrer tu cuerpo y tus colinas, de sembrar en tu tierra desgarrada por mi pecho de espadas y de espinas” like says Carlos Castro Saavedra.

How to let a country of fantasies, dreams and nightmares, where illusion walks the streets and love can appear in smiling faces in cities of mythical names. I say with Jose Asuncion Silva “la intensa voz de ternura que vibra en el alma amante como entre la noche oscura una campana distante, saca recuerdos perdidos de angustias y desengaños que tienen ocultos nidos en las ruinas de los años”.

I do not want to lose this opportunity, to love in Colombia and feel the rains of verses in the Andinian horizonts. It was Dario Jaramillo from an empty room murmuring “Poseso por una resonancia, el eco armonioso de un lugar sin ruidos, bañado por la luz amarilla de la luna llena: una roca de grafito refleja sus destellos y ella se mira en este espejo sin nubes por testigo. Poseso por una resonancia, alguien dentro de mi aparece y me transforma, una risa de otro que recoge la luz preferida por la luna. Puedo oír el eco del silencio absoluto, Es el sonido de la sombra de la hierba Iluminada por el metal de esta luna precisa. Poseso por una resonancia, El tiempo transcurre en varios ritmos, pero no hay pasado en este cuento, alguien que soy yo, dentro de mi aparece y me dicta cosas que ignoro.
Y obedezco”.

She could not keep her promise to say nothing and looking with despair the book of Beatriz Rivera, recited for me her “Amigo, mi amigo:
Déjame seguir siendo este silencio que se viste de risa en las mañanas, cuando el sol, como un regalo luminoso y cálido me derrite la vida de alegría. Déjame que yo siga persiguiendo respuestas y esculcando en mi alma para hallar mis estrellas, para saber cuanto de luna o de lucero tengo o si soy, simplemente, una nada que sueña.”

El Viajero Paisa
http://albeiro-rodas.tripod.com

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poco says on May 30, 2005, 11:52:

Advise Next Time Read The Warning Label

"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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