Went to Colombia and survived!!

theflatline says on Oct 20, 2009, 16:07:

There is a stack of arepitas with my name on them.

Legaleez for Complete Morons - A book for gringos in Colombia for who think they understand the nature of the law in a country where they cannot speak the language.

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Oct 20, 2009, 17:06:

Why dont you try to go and live there and open a British style "pie shop" I bet you will clean up. UK style pastries.

"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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kenblanquito says on Oct 20, 2009, 17:19:

Good idea PCL; real pastry that does not contain so much fat that you have heartburn every time. I would buy them in bulk!
After not visiting home for over 2 years, I even fantasize over the old Marks and Spencer meat pies now. Even more, my grandmother's ones!
But seriously Pieman, that could be part of an option and you could do a feasibility study when next here.
That fish and chip shop in El Poblado gets good reports (must try that soon) and as good as the food can be here, one does miss ones favourite creature comforts from home.
So glad you had a great time!

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Paisa/Calena/Luver says on Oct 20, 2009, 17:22:

"I even fantasize over the old Marks and Spencer meat pies now. "

Yes Ken, and im constantly fantasizing over Colombian themed "hair pies" as well, but plenty of those available over there im afraid.. jajajaja lol

"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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makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 20, 2009, 17:24:

kenblanquito says on Oct 20, 2009, 17:27:

PCL, you are too much! LOL

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excavator59 says on Oct 20, 2009, 18:38:

PCL but you know as well as I those types of pies don't have hair on them let alone in them .

Life is like a Pubic Hair on a Toilet Seat (Sooner or Later you get Pissed Off)

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excavator59 says on Oct 20, 2009, 18:40:

Yeah a pie shop then they can sing in the stadiums who ate all the pies instead of Empanadas.

Life is like a Pubic Hair on a Toilet Seat (Sooner or Later you get Pissed Off)

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Monita Linda says on Oct 20, 2009, 19:58:

Good for you!

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RAAAY says on Oct 20, 2009, 20:07:

For fook's sake Simon..............???

Now you are giving a decent tourist, who says how much he enjoyed your country a hard time.

.

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

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Monita Linda says on Oct 20, 2009, 20:08:

Some people think it's kool. Live and let live.

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Simon says on Oct 20, 2009, 20:17:

Yeah, he's so ''decent'' he has to let everyone know he ''survived'' Colombia. As if Colombia were the fokin' swine flu or somethin'!

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

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RAAAY says on Oct 20, 2009, 20:27:

Jasus Simon............sometimes you go a bit overboard....................If I was to start writing all the good things I know about Colombia, I would wear out the keys on my key-board................but fook, it has a couple of minor little negative issues also. Best country in the world........come and enjoy.................but don't fookin forget where you are.

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

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goin_south says on Oct 20, 2009, 20:36:

::Hey a-hole, millions of people have been to Colombia and survived!::... simonito

jjaj.. the first thing I've read on pbsh for about a week, now...
... I just got back (from colombia) tonight, a few hours ago,
and I'm still trying to figure out what the fok happened!

Maybe that was it: "I survived"
I swear, though... I'm sure,... someone tried to kill me :-))

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

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RAAAY says on Oct 20, 2009, 20:38:

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh............GS is baccccckkk...............How was the trip....??

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

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goin_south says on Oct 20, 2009, 21:03:

Hey RAAAAY, I know you and the rest missed me like you miss a bad ass rash that won't go away .
I only went to colombia to give you and Lcacique a break ;-))

I've never had a BAD TRIP.
To Locombia.

I spent at least one night in the Brand Fokn New Spankin Marriott Hotel de Bogota...
JUST SO guys like UTC and some others could wrag me about not experiencing THE REAL LOCOMBIA.

jajajaja.. when I got off de plane in el dorado and at the customs check,
told them I'd be staying in Rio Negro ... they asked: "Medellin?"

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

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RAAAY says on Oct 20, 2009, 22:04:

You were sorely missed here..............Ohhhhh.....October is moving along very fast........No sign of Red October yet.

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

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goin_south says on Oct 20, 2009, 22:09:

over a third of the month to go.
I'm sure there's alot of news to catch up on (headlines)

Let's see.... The Yankees are winning.
The Saints won.
Again.
The Tigers?
Shit, didn't they play Alabama?
Where's my Rolllllll Tide shirt???

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

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thepieman says on Oct 21, 2009, 05:02:

Simon my comments were said with humour and not meant to offend..

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 21, 2009, 05:10:

El Expatriado says on Oct 21, 2009, 05:26:

So wadya want, a bleedin' hero biscuit?

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johnny2009 says on Oct 21, 2009, 05:31:

thepieman says...

"Simon my comments were said with humour and not meant to offend.."

I suppose forgetting to bring my Marmite was also humorous.

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thepieman says on Oct 21, 2009, 05:51:

are they choc chip expat?? yes please

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thepieman says on Oct 21, 2009, 05:53:

No johnny it was an oversight in the planning dept. are you back in the uk? i will treat you to a coup-le of pints

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dwmte7 says on Oct 21, 2009, 06:59:

bud, i'm so happy your visit was pleasant and rewarding. e me and give me the details. all the best to you and your lady friend and her family.
douglas

patriarch

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johnny2009 says on Oct 21, 2009, 07:06:

I am in London at the moment, where are you?

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excavator59 says on Oct 21, 2009, 08:26:

My cuñada is coming in a week must order the marmite great for stiffies must be the yeast that makes it rise!
Pieman at least you wrote a positive comment ,it's just some people on here have no sense of humour glad you enjoyed it.
Christ I've been defending this place since 1991 when I first came when I never met any foreigners except in the airport on the way home & these were always European (must be because we are natural explorers) no offence but I never met an American until recently when they deemed it (safe).

Life is like a Pubic Hair on a Toilet Seat (Sooner or Later you get Pissed Off)

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dwmte7 says on Oct 21, 2009, 13:31:

same here, excavator........years would go by and not see a foreigner...gringo or otherwise. personally i admit it was lonely, the habits, customs, food, language. several times i flew back to calif or arizona just for a long weekend to air out.

patriarch

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thepieman says on Oct 21, 2009, 18:31:

Doug: i will mail you soon.. unfortunately im straight back to work, thanks for all your help, i will pass on your best
Excavator: I did have a fantastic time .. and a positive experience, i will post some pics in a few days

johnny sent you a pm

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johnny2009 says on Oct 22, 2009, 01:24:

ah didnt get a PM from you

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Haddeman says on Oct 22, 2009, 09:34:

Mr Pieman,
I ´m glad you had a great time and hope you come back soon.It´s nice to see somebody who has the innocence and enthusiasm that you show when exploring new places.
Remember to tell the folks back home about your positive experiences and the kindness of the people here.When you come back you´ll welcome to doss down here in Envigado,plenty of room in the mansion.

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Eyezz says on Oct 22, 2009, 12:00:

It's great to read a positive post on colombia ! Ok, the bit about hardly any english food is scary as hell but most of what i read isn't positive and the family .. well, according to them i'll be shot, drugged, mugged, stabbed, drugged again, then again, organs sold, any remaining drugs in system removed, shot repeatedly for good measure and maybe end up in hospital and as no nhs i'd never afford it .. lol

Ever get the idea the someone's making colombia sound like satans playground just because they don't want you to meet a person .. lol

But on the pie idea .. You HAVE to do Chicken n Mushroom pie's .. hmmm

I'd even be willing to test them out for you until you get it absolutely right And free of charge too !! ;-)

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thepieman says on Oct 22, 2009, 13:24:

Thanks haddeman.. will be returning in near future.. got my luggage back to day,
Eyezz thats what my faMILY and friends thought too, .. Its the only image most uk people have of Colombia..
Why you worried about no English food.?. Its Colombia :)

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 22, 2009, 14:13:

Those dangerous Colombians let a gringo escape???? Flojitos.

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

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billyb says on Oct 22, 2009, 19:16:

"Flojitos."

jajaja.

"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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christobeldawg says on Oct 22, 2009, 22:03:

I am equally concened that the Colombians let yet another gringo escape. That has to stop. What are flojitos?

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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goin_south says on Oct 22, 2009, 22:15:

yeah; it becomes unchallenging, when every time... .we are allowed to escape ;-)

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

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christobeldawg says on Oct 22, 2009, 22:24:

I am gettin bored with this Colombian danger thing. I am off to Somailia. Damn, I bet I survive there as well. so the real danger is stil my diet, and nothing else to blame it on? oh well...

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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goin_south says on Oct 22, 2009, 22:30:

Maybe you should be going to Bangkok, Dawg.
It sounds a lil dangerous.

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

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christobeldawg says on Oct 22, 2009, 22:54:

It is a little dangerous, cause when I go to Bangkok, I don't need to do the real relationship thing, but where does that lead me? same with rosy palm and her five sisters. I need someone to actually tell me what I am doing wrong, at every step of the way.

traveling hopefully is always better than arriving

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excavator59 says on Oct 23, 2009, 05:37:

When the Mayor of London announced he was going to Bangkok all the prostitutes went on strike in protest!(Think about it)

Life is like a Pubic Hair on a Toilet Seat (Sooner or Later you get Pissed Off)

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dwmte7 says on Oct 23, 2009, 07:48:

yeah, the guy's probably HIV positive or broke...take your pick.

patriarch

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Miguel_Clavo says on Oct 23, 2009, 10:16:

Flojitos=Lazy modefoques...........like most costenos.......although in last nights Colombian reality/survival show on Caracol, the battle was between the Cachaco team, and the Costeno team.............costenos won that round by a landslide.

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

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