What made you start writing in PBH, and keeps you going?

Lisa Zee says on Dec 12, 2007, 18:05:

I started writing here about two years ago. I was looking for information, and I found it to be very interesting and I kept going on because I like to see how others think about my country.
I would like it if you can share your experiences with me and the readers.

christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 18:21:

Well, I was always interested in seeing Colombia, because of all that talk telling me I should not go there. So I went, of course, for the first time, in February, and have been back 3 times. I discovered PBH, looking for more info, in July, and since then, have learned much, and made many great friends on the site.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

billyb says on Dec 12, 2007, 18:44:

I was googling something on Salento and came across PBH, wound up reading one of Elmo's 'quilla posts and nearly shit my pants laughing. So if you have a problem with me, blame Elmo ;)

Gator says on Dec 12, 2007, 18:50:

As a long-time resident and married to a Colombiana I thought I could provide a little advice and give a truer picture of my adopted country then presented by the media and others..

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 19:09:

and Gator, that is much of what I discovered here, a much more real and complete and diverse picture of Colombia.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

Robert Jorge says on Dec 12, 2007, 19:22:

I discovered PBH from a Google search on visas. Been a contributor though since July of '06. I only lurked before then.

miamimike says on Dec 12, 2007, 19:27:

Found PBH on a Google Search like 3 years ago. I've been to Colombia many times since 1994, have had medical procedures performed there. I traveled extensively around Colombia by Bus in the 90s. My Colombian Fiancee,who Died of Breast Cancer in Colombia in 2000, was from Fusa, so I enjoy keeping up on news/politics from/of the Country. I met her while she was living here in the US, in St. Petersburg, Florida. As a US Taxpayer, I contribute money(albeit a small share) to Plan Colombia, so I like to se what happens to my money. I have referred several posters from PBH to my Bogota Dentist, saving them Megabucks on their work. These referrals were Gratis, I was not payed for it, just trying to help other PBH Posters out. Same with shipping referrals to Servientrega ; when posters ask for a Good reliable service with whom to send packages to Colombia, I recommend this service based in Miami. I have also met a few of the PBH members personally when they traveled through Miami. I enjoy reading the Good as well as the not so Good concerning the Country. This is true of the USA also, of which I am a Citizen. I do a limited amount of small business for profit with Colombia also. I enjoy the Spirited discussions that take place on PBH though as of lately, that doesnt happen often since my Buddy Gomezman doesn't come here much anymore.

Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." GW Bush

manINred says on Dec 12, 2007, 19:43:

accountability and revenge :)

Lisa Zee says on Dec 12, 2007, 19:47:

Don`t forget to mention, HOW OFTEN do you sit here to write?.
I see that some people have a LOT of time and are posting 24/7? how do you do it!.
If it is sunny and a beautiful day, I am out.!!!

Robert Jorge says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:08:

Must be cloudy today LZ.

goin_south says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:11:

I was referred to PBH by a few other prior members who told me...
ALTHOUGH THEY NO LONGER came here...
THAT I should check it out.
go figure.

why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE!

Lisa Zee says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:36:

It is night time. and I am home sick. and "homesick". LOL

christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:39:

la camp?

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

Lisa Zee says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:44:

?

christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:47:

sorry. it's all good LZ. people can be so touchy here.
"Can't we all just get along?" Rodney King

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

Lisa Zee says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:56:

Making a comment here or posting is like being thrown in the Roman coliseum and get eating by lions sometimes, jajaja.

christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:59:

I know. I have to admit, I was much more brave at first here than I am now.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

la campiña says on Dec 12, 2007, 20:59:

Ha, all of the above have fallen into your trap you siren, I of course shoved my pinkies into my ears when I heard your song, prey on another you turnkey, there's no flies on me, pero basically I love the banter and of course this is my home now, so let it roll, ha joking of course, to many heads up arses on this site, its all to serious, realy, colombia, and for me cali is about freedom, lets get on with things and each other, enjoy the maddness, this is the gig not the rehearsal, because in a few years locombia will be a tourist haven, then there is no more diverse beauty and all the words of Gabby will be memories, it's already happening with the film, sacriledge, rage on

Monpirri says on Dec 12, 2007, 21:12:

I do not know how I landed here at pbh, don't remember how pbh became part of my free time and not so free time?
I do not write much because I'm a man of love jajjajaja. I just do not have the skills to write but one day I will spend the rest of my life writing poetry for pbh aficionados.
I post here back then and still today because I noticed long time ago the amount of information posted here was humongously misleading because most people are egocentric in nature and they wanted to post or write about what they like or don’t like or about their own personal stuff and unfortunately most of the time they were posting the wrong or false info about Colombia, so I decided to stay here and continue posting to give myself a very hard time during the process. I tell you it’s hard not being political correct, but then again I do not like political correct marimondas.

It's sunny and beautiful outdoors but it's funny and some times educational for some to be here on a sunny day. Guess what? I learned how to spell Colombia in pbh.

FELIZ NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO ANO Y FELICIDAD....I WANT TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART...

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

RUV says on Dec 12, 2007, 21:47:

I used to travel all over Mexico. Then at work I started to support all of Latin America. This got me very interested in going to these countries. I first started by going to Argentina. I then went to Brazil. I started to hear great things about Colombia and this site was recommended. After some research and reading some post, I went to Colombia during Christmas. That was four years ago. After that I was hooked.

There would have been no way I would have gone to Colombia if this site was not here. Some of the information can only be found here. My Colombian travel plans are based on information found on here.

Peace and Merry Christmas.

Desideria (Moderator) says on Dec 12, 2007, 22:07:

I've been writing to Peter's Colombia sites closer to 10 years now. I don't even remember how I came across the first one that I actively participated in, ColombiaExperts...perhaps by accident? I hang out on several Colombia forums and discussion groups, but it's mainly on this one and on Cblog that I spend most of my time. At times it can be several hours a day, or night, since I write from home, not from work, but I take breaks too...
WHY?
Because I'm hooked!
Seriously, it's my lifelong commitment with Colombia that motivates my participation.

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 22:14:

why Colombia Desi, if you don't mind me asking? I ask only because you were born in, and live, in Scandinavia.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

Desideria (Moderator) says on Dec 12, 2007, 22:19:

Christo, I got involved with Colombia a lifetime ago. when as a very young person I flew down there to spend some time learning Spanish living with a brother that was working as a teacher in Cali...ended up with a Caleño hubby, two Cali-born children, 12 years in Cali and after that, a lifelong feeling of gratitude for Colombia. I stil have a house in Cali and travel there every so often I can.

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

christobeldawg says on Dec 12, 2007, 22:22:

muy interesante, no more explanation needed. thanks for sharing Desi.

admittedly, arriving can feel great too

kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 01:51:

I've been here since 2004 i think, PBH has become part of the furniture hehehe

huh! Ese Elmo me caia gordo al principio :))))) hehe

most of the members i met since i joined are still here,
with the except of few... G5 sure will be back sooner or later.

kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 01:55:

The funny things is in all that time I'd read, members getting married, showing pictures, then divorcing a year later, members having babies, anniversaries... it's quite extraordinary.,...

I just saw an old member Silviat, she just post two thread, i remember when she got married and post the pictures..awwwww

One member from here got married TO my sister's in law sister, i introduced him to Colombia and that was. one trip and got hooked.

nasty fights? never, i try to avoid a**hole heheheh you can't never reason with them
and in all that time I've only known 3 or 4 members 5 if you count 2 from Cblog IRL

Albatross says on Dec 13, 2007, 04:53:

Why did I start ?... don't remember.
Why do I continue ?... don't know.

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

scumbuster says on Dec 13, 2007, 05:04:

After I met my wife I wanted to learn more about her country. On Google searches I had seen this site a few times and found useful information. I figured I may as well join and browse through the comments when I have time. I have found a lot of interesting people and useful information here.

tejasmarcos says on Dec 13, 2007, 05:47:

Coming up on two years now. I almost invested in Panama back then before I met some fine folk from Colombia. On a suggestion, I made a trip to Medellin. After that I started sourcing information on the internet about Colombia (Medellin in particular) and found PBH. There is alot of good information that is shared here if you can weed through the nonsense. But then again, I guess the nonsense is entertainment for some and this is afterall an open forum.

I find time to visit this site because I am behind my computer several hours a day. With my 21st story office window open, I work as daily life bustles by in front of me. I can see the traffic on Las Vegas and the autopista as well as the Metro Aguacatala. From time to time interruptions occur as an occassional transformer blows out, or the pair of red macaws fly around my building screaching in delight. The scenery is spectacular, the air is polluted and I am content to spend my time here in paisaland........

god is in your head

Atrevido says on Dec 13, 2007, 05:50:

I think I found PBH around 1997 or 98. Posted a bunch of pictures back then when the site hosted photos.

dwmte7 says on Dec 13, 2007, 06:13:

LORD, lisa, you've pressed my button. about eight years ago, i was holding hands with maarit on 'colombia experts' and some how, i/we, ended up here on pbh and i made my firsts posts then. i think peter was living over somewhere on the santa elena route from medallo to the airport. idon't remember exactly which post of mine it was, but for sure, as all the early ones, it was long and possibly verbose. peter e'd me back and made a comment along the lines of ....."so you know a little about that place" for some reason i think it was something about carmen de viboral or san antonio or llano grande????? hell,i'm old and don't remember, all of the early posts were still reasonably fresh in memory, but unfortunately, due to server changes or what ever, peter tells me they've been lost to posterity. pity. so in answer to why do i come/post here, it's because after 19 years in colombia, it's far more in my heart and mind than my actual birth place. too, my elders are now gone and all that's left is my family and it's extensions in colombia. all of whom i love as my own father/mother and sister/brother.

i entered in the late 80's when medallo was the ok corral and gunfire and bombs, murder and mehem went on 24/7, literally. an hour wouldn't pass without the sounds of gunfire, motos racing away from or to a shooting, people living in fear, the rio medellin a wash with bodies every morning for all to see, from caldas in the south east, to down town. robberies in banks and shootouts from cars, motorcycle riders not permitted to wear helmets and absolutely everyone on edge, not knowing what was gonna go down next, to whom and where.

as the years passed, the trafficos, warloards, corrupted and involved slowly moved their fighting out of the cities and away from the populated areas. not completely, there would still be a bombing in commercial centers, with no one ever expecting it. churches became targets, priests became targets, politicans became targets and the police and military remained targets. it was roughly up to '95 before the worst of the chaos began to subside. and by 97 when i was living in the mountains, alone, the only problem was the economic depression which had eclipsed the country. rich and poor alike were in the same boat. dying , financially, loosing what they had and discovering that there really never was a difference between them--the rich and poor--only imaginary ones. now, all were chokingon the situation and finding themselves together around camp fires--literally--drinking and eating together and finding commaderie together in the tightest financial time colombia ever experienced. in/on a personal level, it was great, being with the previously haves and have nots, sitting around fires with families, children, drinking all night, forgetting the class barriers and all that bull shit and just enjoying each others company and support...each reminding the other that it would change and things would get better....all the time, maybe not realizing it, but enjoying the fact that it had changed, they were on a level playing field and joining together in mutual support.

well, after living through all this, going through hell in my own marriage, separating, divorcing, getting back together, remarrying and after burying my first born on the mountain side of the las palmas road to el retiro...he died in my hands in clinica prado, because the dr. was asleep. and no one came to assist my wife...GOD, after all that, and much, much, more, how could i not be moved to share the REAL REALITY OF COLOMBIA with others. having been given so much from mother colombia's breast, being sustained by her generosity and caring...how could i keep it to myself. the truth is, i'm forced to share the truth and give as i have been given...freely.

yes, i love colombia, deeply and truly and will support her til my last breath. and if it is GOD'S will, i will draw that last breath there, wherein lies my family, my heart and my longing.
dw

dwmte

dwmte7 says on Dec 13, 2007, 06:18:

and, i would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person on pbh, the newbies and the old friends i've known for years for putting up with my opinion and stories for all these years. i pray you all have a wonderful, safe and joyous CHRIST mass. and a truly prosperous and happy new year.
douglas

dwmte

slguy says on Dec 13, 2007, 06:31:

Damn, Douglas. Touching post.

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

dwmte7 says on Dec 13, 2007, 06:32:

sorry, hal, almost had me crying, too. just so deep, the emotions, and mom and i stuck her in 'lodi' waiting til the young one finishes her studies so we can go home.....

dwmte

kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 06:47:

awww douglas :(((
I am almost free, both kids will finish next year (high school and college) , one kid will go boarding to a Drama school the other is planing to travel the world, so me.? Hello Colombia and the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 06:48:

and might bump into my son somewhere in the world hehehe

dwmte7 says on Dec 13, 2007, 07:30:

as of you know, we have a bunch of kids...they're all off in their lives, married, univ, or what ever. except for laurita. she's in highschool, freshman. that means 3 1/2 more years of time away from home except for periodic visits. when she enters univ. she wants to go to georgetown university, as she wants to be a diplomat...she will be under the wing of her older brother who lives in washington, d.c. and mom and i can go home. let's hope i live that long, as age is movin in a whole lot faster than youth is catching up.... i just want time on the back porch, the smell of the cows and campo and the life which only colombia gives... i have no more mountains to climb, as i've already crowded enough in one life to make up for four lives. i'm done, tired and want to relax. period.

dwmte

Lisa Zee says on Dec 13, 2007, 09:37:

Thanks Douglas, it is always a pleasure reading your posts.
I think this allow us PBHs to get closer and know one another, and respect this forum, so new people get to know about Colombia.

Lisa Zee says on Dec 13, 2007, 09:40:

Douglas some day we will be neighbors in Llanogrande!

Lisa Zee says on Dec 13, 2007, 10:02:

Would`t be nice if Peter would share his experience with us kind of new, as how he stated PBH?

Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 11:41:

Thanks everyone, I love this post. I started the site when I was living in medellin in 1998. I wanted to make a website, and since I was living in Colombia I figured I'd make one about colombia. I wrote a bunch of articles on it and stuff.. a lot of them are still here, if you go back in time:
http://poorbuthappy.com/peter/posts/?page=56

The website changed a few times over the next years, and then at some point (200x) I added a forum, and others started to post. And that's when it got really interesting :)

That's the short story. There are some historical posts you can find in the archives, like this one, when I was thinking of opening up the site:
http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia/post/statistics-and-the-future/

Archive.org also has older versions of the site archived:
http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://poorbuthappy.com/colombia

The archives are like a memory trip :)

Poor but snappy

Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 11:47:

Actually, we should organize something for next year, because around October it's gonna be 10 years of PBH! The first years there were no forums, but still :)

Poor but snappy

Strobers says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:02:

I discovered PBH about the same time I went to Colombia the first time. I lurked for a while and then started posting. I haven't been around for a while due to a myraid of reasons, but have found myself being drawn back. Is the pull from all of you missing me so much? jajajajjaaj. I have had the chance to meet, in one way or another, several PBH's over the last couple of years and appreciate the contributions they have made to my life on various levels.

Because my wife is from Colombia, I have a special affinity for the place. It really feels like a home away from home. When I'm with her family, it's like being with my family. I'm looking forward to retiring there. I may do it when I'm 50. Even though my pension will be a joke, I will have many opportunities to put my teaching skills into action or even do some photography on the side so that we can have a simple, but full life surrounded by family and friends.

I can hardly wait.

"Life is too serious to be taken seriously"

msaucey says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:07:

Wow... I'm going to have to come back and read Doug's summary...

Mine is pretty simple.... Colombian mother, I used to go to Colombia every year, but it was always with mom and where she wanted to go... Which was fine, since we always ended up going to different parts of Colombia...

This last trip, I was doing some google searches I think for eye doctors in Colombia... I couldn't contact the family and ask for a doctor, since it was supposed to be a surprise visit... Anyway, one of the searches landed me on PBH and I've been hooked ever since.... I ended up finding out more information about Colombia and am always more up to date with current events then my mom, which really bugs her... But, it's because valueable info is published on PBH...

Thanks Peter....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

dwmte7 says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:18:

why the f**k do i have to be so darn old? i've fallen hopelessly in love with all of you and before you/i know it (that includes my kids) i'm gonna be outta here. it's really fucked. just when i thought i could retire with the best of both worlds////the best of the expats and my incredible family back in colombia and me on such a short fuse. no complaints about the life i've had...it's like my brother said..."douglas, the GOOD LORD sure has cut you a lot of slack" yup...seen a lot, done a lot...actually, probably more than my share. it's just that i wanna do a lot more.......

dwmte

peteyw says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:26:

I first started reading over 3 years ago, initially to get information on Colombia for travel purposes.

What keeps me coming back, I check in about 5 days a week, is really the witty commentary, the good advice on Colombia/Colombians, and a oft-needed reality check.

To me PBH has become like watching a favorite old movie... you know what's coming, but you can't help being entertained anyway.

Peteyw

slguy says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:34:

hey douglas. far be it from me to spout platitudes - but you've got a ton of spirit, my friend. the years don't matter near as much as the age of your spirit. I've known tons of old 23-year-old tired old people, and even more kids who were 70. I'm nearly 53- and view it as having screwed up enough in the past, to miss a few potholes in the future. only this.

quit worrying about the water in your wake. look out there over the bow. there's still lots of adventure out there.....

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

Colombiche says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:44:

"why the f**k do i have to be so darn old?................"

Wow Douglas, that was one of the sweetest posts I have ever read. I hope you will be around for a very very long time.

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

kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 12:46:

I enjoy old people ;))))) they make me feel young hehehhe

dwmte7 says on Dec 13, 2007, 14:03:

kat, you're lying....i have the spirit of a ten year old, but the body--st francis called it brother ass--is going on 300....have to drag this around just to make you feel young...it just aint fair.

dwmte

Lisa Zee says on Dec 13, 2007, 14:08:

"You are as old as you feel" If you have your health you have everything! You can live to be 100 Douglas, we have to party in Llano Grande!

kat1 (Moderator) says on Dec 13, 2007, 14:17:

Douglas you are now talking like an old guy, and if you talk like that you will feel like that..

I agree with Lisa you are as old as you feel. think young and you will stay young, and you don't want to look young you want to look good ;))))





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dwmte7 says on Dec 13, 2007, 14:28:

naw.....i'm really only 18, i just been tricken you folks all along.

dwmte

Lucas Freley says on Dec 13, 2007, 14:58:

I discovered PBH searching info about Pereira on yahoo in 2005. I used to write in Lonely Planet at that time, so I only just reading the posts. One day someone talk about a new site called colombianblog, and there I found a lot of people that write here. When I finally get out of colblog, Monpirri invited me to write on here. So I begun to write on May.

Hoy que estás esplendida y que todo lo iluminas, demos un paseo, vuelta por el Universo (Gustavo Cerati)

Lisa Zee says on Dec 13, 2007, 16:30:

Douglas: Ud tiene la sabiduria de un hombre maduro, por eso sus comentarios son tan entretenidos.

de pronto says on Dec 13, 2007, 16:33:

I joined a few months ago because I wanted to know more about a country that I love, I am not married to a colombian it is only that friendship made me join this site. My best friend is colombiana and she and her family have become part of my family; and I am really thankful and proud of it. I have met wonderful human beings in Colombia.

Colombia is like home for me, and I am really attached to it.

I have met two pbhers so far, though I am relatively newbie, and I hope to get to know some more in the near future.

Regards

... y viaje a Macondo todo pagado

goin_south says on Dec 13, 2007, 16:46:

"..we should organize something for next year, because around October it's gonna be 10 years of PBH.."

Hey Peter, did I miss something? Where's the party? Colombia? (Where else would it rightfully be?) Okay, all you experts... I asked this modified question a week ago: If my novia gets here, say around the end of Feb/begin of March, 2008.... will she be able to return to Colombia in October?

why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE!

slguy says on Dec 13, 2007, 17:29:

GS - yep.

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

Lisa Zee says on Dec 13, 2007, 17:46:

G/S when is the wedding and where?

David Pristupa says on Dec 13, 2007, 18:38:

Colombia has the most diverse climates,
ecology and prettiest woman. It isn't
perfect but of all the countries in South
America it is the one that resonates the
most with me. It has a tradional culture
and modern amenities. Since the decade
of greed of the 80's living in Canada and
the US holds little interest to me. I
lived in a lot of places in both countries.
Colombia is a fresh start.

LilaM says on Dec 13, 2007, 20:37:

Well what can I say... love to read everybody posts (interesting ones of course). I listened about this site from a guy (de cuyo nombre no quiero acordarme) and I joined about 8 months ago, funny, today I was active writing but most of the times I read. Nice people, nice topic, silly coments, empty comments, but nice. For me is a little relaxing time while I'm working.

Love brings us together, it tears us apart..and yet we still believe.

goin_south says on Dec 13, 2007, 21:17:

Lisa Zee.....
when and where?
If I tell ya, are ya comin?

why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE!

Lisa Zee says on Dec 13, 2007, 21:39:

You bet!

goin_south says on Dec 13, 2007, 21:56:

How 'bout a pbh reception in.....
I'm thinking May,... (end/Feb + 89 days! jaj)

... if all goes well between now and then.
I was thinkin Up a Lazy Ukelele River in Hawaii, mass ceremonio...probably dreamin...
but, could easily bring it right back home, here to Cajun Country...BOTH.

How 'bout we wait til she actually has the visa in hand.
I'm realist enough to know some little thing can go wrong, and ad time to this.

But, I think I've done a thorough job... and, I believe there aren't and won't be any problems in line for the visa.

I'm sure she'd get a kick outta hearin from a bunch of you in October, about how fokn bad her judgement is ;-)

why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE!

Bren68 says on Dec 14, 2007, 00:57:

For myself, I found PBH just before I was to visit Colombia last December 2006. Can't remember exactly how I found it though, probably via google? Was and still is great value. Always enjoyed the spirit and information that can be found here.
And my time in Colombia was enjoyable, although it ended badly (my fault), I will always have great memories of my time there, of course tinged with some sadness. Wonderful people and culture, although a little over sensitive by nature.

dwmte7 says on Dec 14, 2007, 06:10:

well, GIB, at least you're not alone....even mierda runs down hill and the best we can do is try and out run it.

dwmte

docwilliam says on Dec 14, 2007, 07:39:

I joined yesterday in an attempt to self educate on everything and anything that is Colombia. I visited for 8 days last month and loved it! Mostly in Espinal y Ibague. Purchased my ticket for a 90 day stay beginning Feb. 2008. For me, I want to learn as much as I can to ensure my second stay is as good as the first.

"There's no time to panic"

vicshere says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:13:

I joined because I was so dam bored....and after 5 years still bored...PBH bring a little excitement to my miserable life....and I only hang around to argue and fight with other posters....never adding something of value

listo

Lisa Zee says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:27:

Jajajaja, it is good to know you are so honest.

Simon says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:39:

"What made you start writing in PBH, and keeps you going?"



Someone has to put the trailer trash in their rightful place!

"You want to talk to God? Let's go see him together, I've got nothing better to do."---Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark)

morphus says on Dec 14, 2007, 10:56:

LOL...TRAILER PARK WHORE! We need Jerry Springer here :)

nueva york bombero says on Dec 14, 2007, 11:01:

Or Elmo... he likes those kind!!!!

Lisa Zee says on Dec 14, 2007, 11:27:

I like writing here because you guys are very helpful No need to read the Col. newspaper or watch TV.

elmodefoque says on Dec 14, 2007, 11:39:

i was at work all bored shitless, so decided to look for pictures of naked colombian broads and whala!
why do i continue? i'm still at work all bored shitless and can't wait until they fire my ass

nueva york bombero says on Dec 14, 2007, 11:52:

That's it! no more fucking around you! You're fired!
I'm off to a good party in Queens tonight Elmo....
Just your speed.....

MitchAlvarez says on Jan 29, 2008, 01:05:

I think I joined last summer (2007). The brother of some girl I dated while I visited Medellin told me about this site. Didnt pay much attention but remembered the name and the whole idea. When I got back to NY I was looking up for sale properties in Colombia and came upon this page somehow.

Im glad I did. Ive chatted with a lot of really interesting people. Plus you get to learn about others and how they see my beautiful colombia from a tourists perspective.

Thanks Peter!!

Just stop deleting my posts about good looking females. jajaja we were getting a litlte crazy there.

Tengale miedo a una huelga de mujeres o a una escacez de aguardiente. :)

eywed says on Jan 29, 2008, 01:21:

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Ay Hombe!!!!!

Lisa Zee says on Jan 29, 2008, 15:07:

I have apartment and want it to rent it, and it worked. Great website, thanks to Peter!

lpdiver says on Feb 8, 2008, 21:19:

I "discovered" PBH as I was navigating the immigrations maze in 2002. I have found good info here, been flamed and told my future bride was a whore, maybe flamed back a few times.

It is my intention to move to Colombia after my wife gets her US Citizenship. I don't mind sifting through the BS for the good stuff.

I intend to be around awhile. I tend to drift in and out depending on my free time. I have a lot more free time when working nights.

I have only ever posted under LPDIVER.

"cook some rice!"

goin_south says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:12:

I just keep reading pbh, to see how often people like GIB will return again...
Is he a 'Cat'?
man... GIB.. you still got alot of life left, dude...
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kiddin, Gringo de Bogota!

why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE!

Lisa Zee says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:48:

I get great information here. I laugh, get angry at posters and don`t feel like writing any more, I give info, I love watching videos and beautiful pictures of Colombia, I don`t like when people are rude or use foul language.

I have made some friends here. Overall I like PHB very much.

goin_south says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:55:

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

why can't the freakin Chung King Chinese just LEAVE THE FREAKN DOLLY LLAMA and Tibet ... ALONE!

manINred says on Feb 10, 2008, 11:03:

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