Thank god and baby jesus

lpdiver says on Jun 4, 2007, 22:31:

sorry Mecca but this gringo and his baby and paisa are going to invade colombia very soon.

t

"cook some rice!"

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mecca says on Jun 4, 2007, 22:34:

It'd just be great if the high peso will drive out some of the sex offenders and child predators. Good people welcome.

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mecca says on Jun 4, 2007, 22:56:

bazucojoe, i think peadofiles of any race will get what they deserve. Just wait.

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goin_south says on Jun 4, 2007, 23:19:

mecca.... ahora: 1000:1 ?
;)

Voy para del Sur

I'D RATHER BE.........IN COLOMBIA :-)).... (No Quiero Conozco Gustav)...(TEMPORARY NAME CHANGE: RUNNIN_NORTH! JEJE!!!)

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chrispej says on Jun 4, 2007, 23:32:

I hope it's true The less gringos in Colombia, the better. But I must confess, I am a gringo who has been accepted by the locals and my friends insist that I am Paisa. Maybe I was in a past life, who knows....

I never felt more at home.....

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Man Tequila says on Jun 5, 2007, 00:16:

Just wait. Mr. Godot told me to tell you he won't come this evening but surely tomorrow.

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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goin_south says on Jun 5, 2007, 00:29:

wait to come to Colombia., por que.... too many complications, por ahora.
una peso fuerte, y otro cosas.
Esperar. No viajare a Colombia, ahora.
Tiene damasiado gringos.
Cuanto questa?
DAMASIADO.
Y, OTRO COSAS.
NO VIAJARA A COLOMBIA.
NO AHORA.

Voy para del Sur

I'D RATHER BE.........IN COLOMBIA :-)).... (No Quiero Conozco Gustav)...(TEMPORARY NAME CHANGE: RUNNIN_NORTH! JEJE!!!)

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panthdave says on Jun 5, 2007, 03:43:

Here we go Again I hope the Peso goes to 800-1 My gringo ass is still there like I said in many threads don't go for the exchange or prices..I love Medellin and won't stop going. I have good friends and a good GF right now going on 7 months cool girl..When the dollar took a dump against the Euro did that stop me driving the Coastline of France or Italy or Partying my ass off in Paris or Ibiza or Amsterdam or London with my cousins and friends..NOOOOOOO Love it..Will be going back soon..and I don't have a shitload of cash and have no credit..Even if the Peso goes to 800 will not be as expensive as Miami Beach..
Next weekend there having a block party for my ass in San Javiar...for my birthday...Can't Wait..Just bringing my four bottles of Patron Clear yes my ass drinks good Mexican Tequila along with my Colombiano Friends and GF who love the shit..Oh forgot and Cold Bravas for the Chicos and Micheladas(AguilaLight) for the Chicas..and a good ass Barbacue and won't be surprised the Weed gets passed around..So there ....
No exchange is stopping me..Even if it goes lower..There is no way you can spend more..than Miami Beach.. now that scene you better have bucks.. Dropping a couple bills on a cheap bottle..and paying 1500-2000 a month on an apartment that is decent..but I do say Miami Beach has some amazing Chicas and no how to party..had my share with those gold diggers but just teach them how to burp and fart and they are ready for the fokin panthdave party...

Peace Out for this White Ass Gringo......



panthdave Miami

panthdave Miami

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Ekdog says on Jun 5, 2007, 04:12:

I'm a Yank living in Spain, and I don't see that many "gringos," as I tend to avoid the areas they frequent, but when I do happen to run into a "paisano," I try to be friendly, unless, of course, it happens to be one of those ignorant, racist, inbred "hijos de puta" that support Bush and his wars of aggression.

Those people are sick! While they swear up and down that they're "born-again" Christians, they love war and get a kick out of all the death and destruction the Chimp is sowing in Iraq, the "shock and awe" demonstrations, etc. I've noticed that it's usually people of this ideology/religion that turn out to be paedophiles. They give us all a bad name.

A word to the wise: if you are living abroad and meet any Republicans, give them a wide berth. If you are in a position of authority (at a language school, etc.) do not hire them.

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kalder says on Jun 5, 2007, 04:27:

My word sir, you sound like a Frenchman!

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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aztec says on Jun 5, 2007, 05:01:

Ekdog, Your comments... ...sound like the typical closed minded brainwashed leftist. Let us hear your well thought out ideas for the future of mankind. Presentation in the form of positive action items rather than the same old tired attacking destructive mode of the bankrupt and failed vault of socialist theory.

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Ekdog says on Jun 5, 2007, 05:04:

I happen to be an American, but I have nothing against the French. They were wise to keep out of the Iraq debacle. Are we supposed to hate them for being critical of Bush's wreckless foreign policy? We Americans should be more like they are, methinks. They live in a democracy (in which they participate much more than we do, by the way, voting at a much higher rate and keeping informed on the issues) and have a right to express their beliefs. N'est-ce pas?

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kalder says on Jun 5, 2007, 05:12:

D'accord... The French are basically a very nice bunch. However, their political class is legendary for its duplicity and cynicism. They're anti-American/Anglo-Saxon on 'principle'. If Bush were organising an orphans' trip to the zoo (with cream cakes thrown in), they'd find something to object about it.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Ekdog says on Jun 5, 2007, 05:22:

"Their political class is legendary for its duplicity and cynicism."

And ours for its candor and idealism? ROFL!

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Waterdawg says on Jun 5, 2007, 06:20:

36 .. Thats because are Country is going to shit in a hand bag ! .. A whole bunch of folks are alergic to work. They just want to sit on their as an invest in something or someone else . They want the Govt. to protect them from the boggy man in all his different forms and shapes. They think Multi-National corps " are Hip " . talking about hip ( lol ) even are music today sucks !

.. Then you have another group that run around with a bible in one hand , the flag in the other .. You talk about dangerous and brain dead !

.. Thats WHY I call it the USSA . Dam I'm in a rotten mood this morrnin! Oh well the suns out today in Bogota . Will a good day to walk down to the BBC for a late Lunch and talk more treason !

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Rikito says on Jun 5, 2007, 07:22:

I can tell by your name that you must be a real prize. A nice muslim nickname that advocates murdering innocents. The only predator on this site is you. You have no knowledge of waht you say.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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Rikito says on Jun 5, 2007, 07:42:

The French???? If there was no Ingrid Betancourt in the mix where do you think the French would be.

...on a two hour lunch break complaining about Americans and how perfect the French society is. They surely would not be involved in Colombia politics.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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CaritadeAngel says on Jun 5, 2007, 07:57:

You know the world is coming to an end, When the French accuse the Americans of arrogance. (If anyone knows who said this first, let me know).

Bazucojoe, Man T is a Man of Letters, you'll have to excuse the Brits on this site: we are a cultured bunch. Godot is the character who never arrives in Samuel Beckett's play "Waiting for Godot", in which two tramps mumble on for hour after our about the meaningless of their lives, ill-fitting boots and prostrate trouble, and who can't move on because they are waiting for Mr Godot.

A fine example both of existentialism and absurdism (funnily enough, so is PBH) after watching this play, I wanted to staple planks of wood to my own head in frustration and boredom.

This no doubt was the playwrights intention, and a mark of his undoubted genius.

He that knows better how to tame a shrew,
Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

"I hope I never say anything worth quoting".

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CaritadeAngel says on Jun 5, 2007, 08:09:

Rikito I don't think you know anything of Islam (or, indeed, of English). Mecca is a place of pilgrimage for Muslims, a city in Arabia that existed long before Islam, or Muslims. You may as well accuse me of being a real angel because I have "Angel" in my web handle, than imply the poster who uses Mecca as his handle of being Osama Incarnate.

The world "mecca" is used euphemistically in the form of an ordinary noun many places to mean, in general, a place of gathering, attraction, or pilgrimage.

"Old Traford Stadium is a mecca for Manchester United supporters from around the world".

or even

"Colombia is a mecca for sex-tourists".

Murder of children? A million Iraqi kids dies because of US sanctions in the 1990s. Make of that what you will. Before you pluck the speck out of someone else's eye, perhaps see first to the tropical rainforest in your own.

He that knows better how to tame a shrew,
Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

"I hope I never say anything worth quoting".

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cayita says on Jun 5, 2007, 08:16:

carita "Murder of children? A million Iraqi kids dies because of US sanctions in the 1990s. Make of that what you will." Oh my I just can't let that one go by unchallenged. You people really hate the US don't you? Hope you never need them.

But the sancions I think you are refering to were UN sanctions. The children that died and your number is in question, in other words it is propoganda. But I suppose Sadam had nothing to do with those children that did starve starving. He diverted funds from the food program which the UN provided for to other resources. So yep let's just blame the US for everything and poor little Sadam for nothing. It is scary to me that people that think like you exist in this world.

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Rikito says on Jun 5, 2007, 08:33:

Cayita I lived and worked in Saudi Arabia for 5 years. Mecca is a holy site for Muslims only. Anyone not a Muslim and found in Mecca can be imprisoned or executed. It is a required place for Muslims to make a pilgrimage. I find that anyone using a name like mecca is insulting and demeaning. It is written in the Holy Koran (peace be upon him) that it is the duty of all Muslims to convert infidels (that’s us) to Islam. If they do not convert they should be executed.

Nice group of folks huh? …and this clown worries about predators of children?

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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mecca says on Jun 5, 2007, 08:39:

actually Rikito I was using the name like Cayita said, upon reading what you've written above I definately feel compelled to change my screen name and will. If you knew anything about me, that is definately now what i'm about. Yes, I think we all should worry about both of these type of people.

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Rikito says on Jun 5, 2007, 08:51:

Thanks Mecca I lived so long with these people that I get scared evertytime I see a muslim name. And yes there are many amny godd muslim people and several are my good friends. But, I would never trust them.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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kalder says on Jun 5, 2007, 09:17:

As much as I'm reluctant to condemn whole communities of people, I find it difficult NOT to equate Islam with murder.

Blowing up office workers by the hundreds in NYC.
Planting bombs on buses and trains in London and Madrid.
Genocide and slavery in the Sudan.
Cutting the throats of nuns in Algeria.
Cutting the heads off of schoolgirls in Indonesia.
Hacking Christians to death in Pakistan.
Killing women for reading a book in Afghanistan.
Burning people alive for staging beauty pageants in Nigeria.
Trying to butcher people for drawing a CARTOON!
And on, and on...

To ignore these atrocities or assign their responsibility to a 'handful' of radicals is stupid and wrongheaded. The militant vanguard of Islam (they may be self-appointed, but they hardly come in for much criticism from their 'ordinary' and 'peaceful' co-religionists)have made no secret of their ambition to kill, subjugate and enslave us and our families.

It's all very easy to bang on about how terrible the US is. And yes, it does make mistakes, many of them of criminal proportions. But it doesn't change the fact that the US is a civilised, successful democracy that generally tries to do the right thing. Next time anyone wants to equate the Yanks with the Taliban or Saddam, I suggest they ask themselves honestly where they'd rather live: Connecticut or Kabul? I know what I and about 99% of the world's population would answer...

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Leeroy says on Jun 5, 2007, 09:59:

The less gringos in Colombia the better? I've heard similar arguments about Colombia on the Lonely Planet discussion forums. It is, somehow, unspoilt owing to the relative lack of foreigners in the country.

I don't get this.

What negative influences do foreigners have in Colombia, exactly?

If we assume that the sex tourists are the vast minority (and while I don't have any figures to hand, I would guess they are) - what are the rest of the gringos doing here? Tourists, especially of the 5* variety, bring the country revenue - full stop.

The TEFL bunch are doing a service, as are international school teachers.

Entrepeneurs are, well, entrepeneurs - there's nothing wrong with that.

What's the problem with foreigners?

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jinksmiester says on Jun 5, 2007, 10:24:

I agree with you kalder Im canadian and am glad to have the u.s. as a nieghbor...im not sure where we would be if we did,nt...i guess we could always pull our 2 subs out of west edmonton mall and call that our navy and use them to defend our borders.Or perhaps our neufie cod ships...stay ta where ya,s at and we,ll come ta where ya,s to.arrrrrrrrr.
The u.s. and Bush in general have pulled some boners that make them look like complete liers...WMD,S IN Irak?? I find it hard to believe that British and American intelligence was that poor.They have made some stupid blunders but when you look at the terrorism and atrocitys of manny of the islam muslim people/nations they are like santa claus in comparison.
As for the original post...i don,t give a rats ass about what the peso does.My wife is colombian and ive got lots of great friends and family in colombia.I plan on buying property and spending most of my time there eventually...that said i agee with keeping out the pedephiles.Canada has laws that are international in that respect...meaning that if you travel to a forien country for kiddy sex you can be prosecuted for it ,stripped of your passport and criminally charged...but thats too good for them...a good old fashioned hangmans noose would be better..colombia like all countrys needs to sweep the garbage off there own doorstep...im all for that.

A man is not old until regret takes the place of dreams

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tomtom33 says on Jun 5, 2007, 11:33:

There is another Gringo-owned apartment in my 9-unit apartment building in the greater Laureles area of Medellin. The building hasn't fallen down yet, and we have no picketers yet. But I'm sure that Laureles is headed for doom.

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panthdave says on Jun 5, 2007, 12:20:

Bunch of Complainers I swear to God..... Not to be rude or anything ........

Can't we all just live without complaining..Gringo's are ruining this Colombianos are flooding the states....
Peso Sucks...Bush Sucks

Whining Whining and Whining...

I guess that is the nature of the beast in this day and age..Spend time complaining..about everything..

Gringos hate Gringos
Colombianos hate Colombianos
Colombianos hate Gringos
Gringos hate Colombianos..

If we all put the threads to together it would be an atomic bomb....



panthdave Miami

panthdave Miami

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jun 5, 2007, 12:21:

Hate to rain on your parade, BUT...the exchange rate matters little to those gringos who love to travel....they will still be going to Colombia, business as usuall...wishful thinking on your part, but not reality.....the difference is called "chump change"...some on fixed incomes may have to readjust, but that is a real small percentage.....dont expect any "mercy flights" out in the near future....

if an american, being a US Hater, expatriate or not, really hates the US, renounce your US citizenship to show us where your convictions are; otherwise you are just talking out the wrong blowhole.....if you have not done that yet, then you are fake as a $3 bill......=P..


Just my opinion...

Miguel_Clavo =)..aka, DragonSlayer..2-0..Colombia es pasión!

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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cayita says on Jun 5, 2007, 12:45:

you sure are right on that one Miguel I am amazed at how Americans trash their own country. What is that all about, where is your pride? You have a great country and a proud history. Yes the last election or two didn't reflect your greatness... but you have a good chance this next time to put someone in there that will do a good job and not be over their heads like Bush obviously is.

But come and live in another country and beleive me you will find plenty to bitch about.

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Rikito says on Jun 5, 2007, 13:15:

Don't Worry World War III will take of most problems, and World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jun 5, 2007, 13:16:

Pray tell, What Shrangri-La do you call home?

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aztec says on Jun 5, 2007, 13:47:

cassini77, You French cowards are just too much. All of you have been brainwashed!

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CaritadeAngel says on Jun 5, 2007, 13:53:

Carita and Cayita are not the same Cayita is a colombiana and I am Scottish. Don't miss-quote, if you can. Call me CA if you must. Cayita, you are quite right - it was the UN. I miss-typed.

But that stuff about convert or die is rubbish. The Quar'an doesn't say that, because it says (this being written about 1,500 years ago) that you can keep slaves if they are not muslims, and you can marry (if you are a man) non-muslims. Convert-or-die is not a mainstream muslim policy. I've read the Qua'ran, Rikito. Have you, or are you going to spout more ignorant jingoism for us?

You are right that non-muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca. In the same way that Non-Americans can't do certain jobs for the US government. But last time I looked, that wasn't illegal not to be an American. Last time I looked.
He that knows better how to tame a shrew, Now let him speak; 'tis charity to shew."

"I hope I never say anything worth quoting".

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goin_south says on Jun 5, 2007, 22:37:

mecca, ... who R U now?

Voy para del Sur

I'D RATHER BE.........IN COLOMBIA :-)).... (No Quiero Conozco Gustav)...(TEMPORARY NAME CHANGE: RUNNIN_NORTH! JEJE!!!)

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goin_south says on Jun 5, 2007, 22:37:

cayita, I hope you aren't referring to H.C. Voy para del Sur

I'D RATHER BE.........IN COLOMBIA :-)).... (No Quiero Conozco Gustav)...(TEMPORARY NAME CHANGE: RUNNIN_NORTH! JEJE!!!)

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Frank Rizzo says on Jun 5, 2007, 23:42:

goin south I'm here. Now that i reflect on that name, it was a horrible choice. I really didn't know too much about that religion, i was using that name in a way that had nothing to do with that. Just a bad choice and no ill intent. It's funny cause i'm a christian and strong believer.

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goin_south says on Jun 6, 2007, 00:28:

frank? rizzo? I know there mus B meaning behind it. no?
WTF???

Voy para del Sur

I'D RATHER BE.........IN COLOMBIA :-)).... (No Quiero Conozco Gustav)...(TEMPORARY NAME CHANGE: RUNNIN_NORTH! JEJE!!!)

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 6, 2007, 07:47:

Frank, remind us (at least for my sake), every now and then, who you are (formerly mecca). It is difficult for me to keep up with the name changes and personalities. By tonight, it will have slipped my mind FR is the former mecca. And don't worry too much about the old handle. It's just a word. It was a record label at one time too. lol

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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Rikito says on Jun 6, 2007, 07:50:

It was Decca not mecca Rikito

It is not life that matters, but the journey.

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Gator says on Jun 6, 2007, 08:13:

Hummm!! I have lived in Colombia for a long time and have a Colombian wife. Live in Bogotá at the present and have for the past few years-before that long time in Cali, short time Cartagena (too damn hot). We do NOT know one "gringo(a)" who has left Colombia because of the drop in the exchange rate.

No reports from El Dorado, Alfonso Bonilla, Rafael Nunez or Cordova and Herrera concerning rioting gringos attempting to board USA bound planes. Even Cobo in Leticia reports no problems.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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Frank Rizzo says on Jun 6, 2007, 08:14:

ok RJ, i don't like all the name chages also. So, i'll stay Frank Rizzo as long as there is no strong objection to "The Jerkey Boys".

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Man Tequila says on Jun 6, 2007, 08:35:

Frank Rizzo was a controversial Philadelphia mayor. Rizzo is also the name of a rat on the Muppets and a character on MASH. Also the Jerky Boys.

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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aztec says on Jun 6, 2007, 11:04:

I recall the peso was... ...somewhere in the range of 920 when I first visited Bogotá. We had a good exchange rate and visiting Colombia was a bargain. We have become jaded and spoiled with the 2900 exchange rate.

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goin_south says on Jun 6, 2007, 18:14:

Now, that's extreme. 920, and 2900. Voy para del Sur

I'D RATHER BE.........IN COLOMBIA :-)).... (No Quiero Conozco Gustav)...(TEMPORARY NAME CHANGE: RUNNIN_NORTH! JEJE!!!)

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Frank Rizzo says on Jun 6, 2007, 21:40:

oh yeah...MT I just remember the Jerky Boys guy. Those guys were nuts.

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 7, 2007, 08:40:

Sounds good Frank Rizzo. Rikito corrected me too. It has been a LONG time since I had an LP record. I remembered the label as mecca, not as decca. I may be losing it.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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