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dwmte7


Activity: 61 posts, 1319 comments, 37 friends.
Lives in: United States daytona beach, florida
Sex: other
Born in: United States
Has traveled in: worked many years in the middle east...iran, israel, syria, lebanon; then all across north and central africa. also worked all over europe and india. spent the last 19 years in and out of colombia; we have a home in envigado.
Wants to travel to: no travel plans...just want to get our youngest through catholic high school and off to university, so mom and i can return to the family in colombia.
Favourite traveling style: the most comfortable possible. after so many years of working in so many poor, depressing countries, flying first class and using nice hotels is my style.
About (hobbies etc...) was a textile researcher for near 35 years and now all that interests me is collecting and restoring antiques.
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calor11 says on Jun 24, 2007, 08:44:

hi DW, thanks for the reply on medaillin and the fashion industry. I currently do all my production in china, i wish it was in colombia :( . Anyway i came across Colombiamoda show in MED on the internet which somewhat relates to my industry and i think i'll go check it during that week. Yeah, i would really appreciate escaping the tourist traps and gettting to know MED/Colombia and all in a different manner. i must admit, although i've done extensive travelling from backpacking to business, some of these crime stories are freaking me out (the one about drugging people), knowing myself as the adventurous type, i feel i could run into trouble. I would appreciate any advice, contact, that you might be able to provide, are you down there now ?

ronaldo says on Jul 3, 2007, 10:49:

Dwmte7:

Bonaventure was a mistake and not on the list.

Give me some information of the area that you are talking about?

Cam you make a trade there???

Ronaldo.
ron at doug.net

Ronaldo

ronaldo says on Jul 3, 2007, 10:52:

Dwmte7:

Please give me some information on your hook-ups in Medellin area.

Not in USA right now.

Can you do a trade in Medellin area?

Ronaldo
ron at doug.net

Ronaldo

Man Tequila says on Oct 10, 2007, 13:38:

I thank you for your insight into Colombia and your cordial form of debating. I am pleased to add you as a friend.

Man Tequila

pues se me antoja que sus cantares son de una tierra desconocida, y yo le dije si a usted le inspira, saber la tierra de donde soy... con mucho gusto y a mucho honor...

Rob77 says on Oct 16, 2007, 04:41:

Appreciate you sincere approach to sharing your experiences. Hope your kid finishes school soon and we can enjoy your presence back in Medellin!

BOYCOTT CITGO - CHAVEZ SUCKS!!!

la campiña says on Oct 20, 2007, 19:00:

hablamos,

Colombiche says on Oct 28, 2007, 20:29:

Hi Douglas,

I am very glad to add you as a friend and quite flattered to be part of your friend list as well!

I don't know about spending christmas in Colombia this year :( but I will be there beginning of next year, I *might study there for a few months.. and who knows what else! Life is a river and I am riding the current. Sometimes it's mellow, sometimes it's whitewater and you need the paddles and the helmet lol. There is still a chance I might spend New Years in the caribbean (tobago) if I find decent airfare.

Lucky you spending chrismas in your nice warm florida weather. I spent christmas in Miami a couple of years ago... nice, we sat in the backyard grilling chicharrones and chorizos and drinking guarito. It was fun. One thing I really suck at is surviving winters.

Well, if I am ever in florida I will give you a shout, please do the same if you ever find yourself up here in the artic circle he he he.

abrazos

Colombiche

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

kat1 (Moderator) says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:47:

uhmm I see you like antiques, what kind of antiques?

kat1 (Moderator) says on Nov 8, 2007, 07:30:

sorry dwmte7, just came back from NY.
I like all sort of antiques but I wish i know more about them, i live in a place were there are lots of antique shops and some are beautiful, i love the porcelains and would like to know what century they were from and country, some great stuff around here i had a couple of antiques at home but i think they don't look great in a modern sitting room :( i need an antique room :)))

JimA says on Nov 21, 2007, 04:21:

Yes, I am interested in your dentist, thanks for offering. Do they have a website? I look fwd to your response....feel free to email me at jimajemian at mac.com

"Life is under no obligation to give us what we want."

kernow62 says on Nov 25, 2007, 17:49:

Hello my old friend, just thought I would stop in and say hello.

slguy says on Nov 27, 2007, 17:31:

"Admirers" Douglas? Doubt it. Prolly just folks that want to see how big an ass I made of myself with my last posts. jajajajjaja

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

jay007 says on Dec 6, 2007, 13:37:

whats mfg operation mean?? im new to this but i responded to you comment back on the other page. THANKS

jay007 says on Dec 7, 2007, 01:44:

thats good you got your kids in catholic school, i got a year old son and im for sure gonna send him to a private school.WOW i cant believe you been in the middle east..you got some balls my friend...thats for sure!!

jay007 says on Dec 7, 2007, 17:38:

very intresting...where lucky to be living in this age where we can literally see the world with such ease...talk to ya later

docwilliam says on Dec 17, 2007, 19:37:

I have spent most of my life "in the fast lane" and want to take the time, know, to enjoy it.

There's no time to panic !!!

nathola says on Dec 18, 2007, 06:52:

Can I help you for Spanish ,and you English to my, it is OK?

Nothing is impossible

brano says on Apr 15, 05:38:

hi,

just saw your post about llano grande EAFIT campus. im going back to medellin in september(MY 3RD TIME!), before i used to work for a private institute and my second time i kindda worked for some 'friends' that turned out to screw me over for money. anyways, wanted to ask you for advice. i would like to set up a volunteer(NGO) organization in medellin. im interested in teaching english to poor children in schools where they cant afford an english teacher. i did it before in thailand but most of my life i taught in taiwan where i am at the moment.

i know theres is one org called GLOBATEER but they are charging ridiculous amount of money if you want to volunteer(something like 600USD/week). my idea would be to start teaching english for these kids and also start a project where i could get people from all over the world coming to medellin and volunteering without paying so much. other than that im also interested in volunteering with street dogs. i dont even know if you can help me somehow with this so sorry to bother you with this msg. but if you had any ideas or recommendations please let me know. thanks a lot!

Brano

"I can remember when the air was clean and sex was dirty."

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