dwmte7

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 ?

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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

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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

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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

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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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!!!

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la campiña (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 20, 2007, 19:00:

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)

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:47:

kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 8, 2007, 07:30:

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."

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

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

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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

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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

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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!!

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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

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

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

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brano says on Apr 15, 2008, 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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CatGirl says on May 21, 2008, 17:46:

I see you like to restore antiques? I used to do this..Hard work but fun and quite a craft

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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Lisa Zee says on May 23, 2008, 18:14:

Hola viejo migo! escribeme y me das tu telefono en la Florida. Cuando vas para Llano Grande?

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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CatGirl says on Jun 15, 2008, 10:51:

Hola Douglas - Happy Father's Day. Sometimes Dad's get missed on this day and I never know why. Ironically I noticed every year my father is out of the country on this day. I eventually learned it was strategic, as I was the only one of his children to wish him a Happy Father's Day every year....I think it hurt his feelings his other kids don't do the same. So if he is unavailable - then he does not have to think about it (sad huh). So - I don;t care if he is in Spain I am calling him, ja!!

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 16, 2008, 12:49:

Douglas: "Yes" ... I have a 25 year old son. I got divorced when he was 5 years old and the nature of my sentiments derive specifically from this experience with my ex-husband. I raised him as a single-mother and he my son never regrets my decision for divorce at his young age...in fact, he grew up to learn "why" we divorced and is grateful he had two loving parents...although they lived separately.

"When there is no other explanation...there is only ONE explanation!"

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buddyw says on Jun 18, 2008, 22:51:

Hi

You mentioned in one of your post's that you had a friend who helped you with moving. Would you be willing to share her information if in fact she works for other people.

I would appreciate any advice you may have regarding moving my personal items to Pereira.

Thank you for your help.

Chuck

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 22, 2008, 12:16:

Hola Douglas: I noticed that my last pm to you did not get posted here...did I do something wrong or ???

ps...I used to live in Jacksonville...not far from you, huh?

"When there is no other explanation...there is only ONE explanation!"

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PALEOLITICO says on Jun 23, 2008, 11:50:

Hola. Gracias por el mensaje. Pues realmente la única razón por la que no escribo en Inglés es porque no me siento capaz de hacerlo. Yo puedo entender mas o menos bien el Inglés escrito, pero hablarlo o escribirlo me cuesta mucho trabajo y mucho mas escucharlo. Pero estoy trabajando en eso: estudiando. Espero muy pronto ser capaz de expresarme libremente en Inglés.

www.paleolitico.net

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Monpirri says on Jun 25, 2008, 19:20:

Dwmte, my brother and I'm sorry for this late reply but I just got back from New Jersey.
Yes, I was in vienna and in graz quite a long time ago, I even still have the crystal souvenir from the city of Graz and I had a wonderful time in both places.

Cheers,
Monpirri

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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MaFe says on Jun 25, 2008, 20:50:

I loved Vienna!

So how many wives have you had dwm?

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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elmo-nator says on Jun 26, 2008, 12:00:

dwmte7: Now, now...don't go get senile on us! I'm sure it's nothing some sweet-little-Spanish Mamasita can't cure for you (bet you can still give 'um a run for their pesos)! jajaja........(oops!...no offense to the missus)!!!

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PALEOLITICO says on Jun 26, 2008, 17:35:

Si douglas, yo vivo en Medellin. Soy paisa. Y tu?
Sinembargo preferiria que me escribieras en Español. No puedo comprender muy bien lo que dices. :)

www.paleolitico.net

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Monpirri says on Jun 27, 2008, 17:47:

Dwmte, I do not remember st. stephens catheral. I do remember the lovely and majestic mountains, an opera house, a museum and that's all I remember from vienna.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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CatGirl says on Jul 4, 2008, 10:48:

Happy 4th! I am near lots o water and can usually see fireworks from 3 cities from my backyard!! But with all the fires, not sure what the 4th will be like in North CA.

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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PALEOLITICO says on Jul 4, 2008, 12:02:

Muy bien, bienvenido por estas tierras! :)

www.paleolitico.net

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MaFe says on Jul 4, 2008, 12:14:

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Jul 6, 2008, 12:17:

douglas, thank you. I appreciate it and feel the same about your posts as well. Again, thanks!

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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MaFe says on Jul 6, 2008, 12:42:

You are an interesting person...I am in the states. It would be interesting to cross paths..I eventually hope to see Africa and Asia..I like the fact that you have been there! Love cultures..who called you Lisa who? Laurita who is in DC? Sorry don't know who you are referring to!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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CatGirl says on Jul 6, 2008, 15:27:

Pssst...uhh. Wist they speak of France vs Colombia, kitty was wondering (if not too much to ask?). Exactly how Much IS the price of tea in China these days?

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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CatGirl says on Jul 6, 2008, 21:40:

Psst - I say - go down to 4th and Pine, third bush on the left - oops no...5th bush, (the one trimmed to look like an elephant but is dying) ..Anyways, under the bush turn over the Charteuse colored stone you will find the answer...bring it home and have your wife explain it to you, get back to me after that. Oh! *Note - leave the worms and beetles you find under the stone behind, they do Not have the answer, I repeat - they do Not have the answer - OK- Over and out

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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CatGirl says on Jul 6, 2008, 21:44:

Oh and the Clip? Just post it on YOUR PROFILE so we can all watch, popcorn et all, UNO?

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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Portena says on Jul 7, 2008, 17:39:

Thanks for the complement, dwmte. Sí, es mí en la fotografía. :)

Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks ~ Mark Twain

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MaFe says on Jul 7, 2008, 19:45:

Ha ha...you are so funny! I don't know how to do videos myself...but you can post pictures...I can help you with that! Does your daughter post here? Awe you seem to really love your wife and children....very nice to see in a man!

Ok, tell your wife many men have long hair..I liked your reply to her...je je!
There are many men all over the world with long hair...so yeah I would like to see you in a video with your braided hair...let it loose

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Jul 8, 2008, 20:59:

Yes, I live in the land of never-ending rain (actually, it only rains when tourists come, jajaja). I have friends that have worked in the rug industry in Portland...

That's great that you are out of it and on to much more enjoyable things. I look forward to the day when i have a one way ticket to Colombia in my hands. Who knows, it may be soon. I've been getting offers to work down there...so, will see. Anyway, best wishes.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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MaFe says on Jul 10, 2008, 19:04:

I was up last night...late hours your name (handle here) came to my mind...don't ask why! I finally figured out the DWM and 7 but not the TE...you probably posted it somewhere...but just thought you want to know that at 3:00am your name was on my mind!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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dwmte7 says on Jul 13, 2008, 09:15:

precious lady...save my soul. take me away in your dreams...or for that matter, anywhere.

the TE stands for, the elder. there's more than one of me.

patriarch

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MaFe says on Jul 13, 2008, 16:23:

Ah ya entiendo!! Army? I will take you in my dreams to a land of beauty...oh wait you have been there...COLOMBIA!!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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CatGirl says on Jul 15, 2008, 20:02:

Hola Douglas.....just checking in to say hi. How are things with you? Looks like you have MaFe all excited!!! ja!

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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MaFe says on Jul 16, 2008, 18:59:

JA JA CG! Douglas, I hope you are having a nice day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Jul 18, 2008, 15:19:

Gracias Douglas!! I hope that everything is well at your end...and that you enjoy the celebration on Sunday!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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NataliaV says on Jul 19, 2008, 10:33:

Hi dw, do you have a myspace? if so, add me as a friend. If not, make one. ;-)

My mom was born in Ibague, but moved to Giradot when she was a toddler. The rest of my family moved to Cali when things were getting bad in Tolima some years ago. When I visit, i mostly stay in Cali, but visit Tolima to see the few relatives that still live there.

I read your post earlier about your beginnings in Medellin. Very cool. Do you get back often?

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dwmte7 says on Jul 19, 2008, 10:44:

we only get back to visit the family occassionally...%$$$...we're waiting til our youngest goes into university before we move back..we have a home in envigado. personally, i have no report with cities. i like the finca. in llano grande.

two more years and we're home free.

peace lady. douglas

patriarch

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MaFe says on Jul 20, 2008, 12:56:

Feliz Día de Independencia!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 21, 2008, 15:04:

Here is another one of Torrance/Redondo Beach, looking towards Palos Verdes. Enjoy ;)

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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MaFe says on Jul 21, 2008, 16:40:

Great quote Douglas...hope you are having a sweet day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Jul 22, 2008, 18:40:

Ha Douglas que dulces eres...don't worry about going to Colombia...the time will pass soon and before you know it you will be is your sweet Colombia with your sweet wife...
You two are doing what good parents do for their children- SCARIFICE....which your children will thank you for later on...

muchos besitos
xoxoxxoxoxoxox

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Jul 25, 2008, 07:43:

Hello sweet beans...je je
Kids? You kids or the kids that post on here....ja ja ja

Have a great day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Jul 28, 2008, 10:50:

Sorry Doug, I missed your comment...and remember what I wrote you in an email? I was practicing that in that thread...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Jul 31, 2008, 13:24:

dwmte7: I responded to your comment on MaFe's post: 10 of The World's Most Astonishing Landscapes. I agree about the concerns you expressed, but you might check out what I wrote.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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MaFe says on Aug 1, 2008, 07:05:

Hoiga mijito...ya te respondi...

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Aug 4, 2008, 06:40:

Como estas? Thanks, si el trabajo me lo permite, I will gladly knock on your door! Que rico!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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MaFe says on Aug 12, 2008, 08:41:

Thanks for the great links!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 12, 2008, 20:30:

How nice of you, thank you. I hope you and your dear family are fine also. Check this website and look what is going to be built in Llano Grande, I want one!

www.optima.com.co

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 16, 2008, 09:21:

I had a feeling you were going to say that about the home in Llanogrande, It is true, but Medellin is getting so polluted and crowded that Rionegro will be the place to live in the future, we are going to have to get used to it!.

You are right, there in nothing like family, this is why I want to move back, to be with mine. Congrats on you new place.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lisa Zee says on Aug 17, 2008, 09:48:

Llanogrande is called "La milla de oro" only the well to do will be moving there; I don`t think it would ever get as bad as a big city, (God help us) I don`t know this places you are talking about, but I know very well the area of Gualanday and The Mall. I have been going to Rionegro area and Penol to our fincas since I was a kid.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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Lcacique says on Aug 23, 2008, 11:41:

dwmte7, I do remember Buffy Sainte Marie and the song Universal Soldier, although it has been a long time since I have thought of either. From the sixties, I just rediscovered a band called Love. I heard the song Alone Again Or on the radio and asked myself why I had never purchased some of their stuff on CD. Underrated sixties act, for sure. I don't want to post my email, but I'll send you one since I have yours now.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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Lcacique says on Aug 23, 2008, 17:35:

I believe I may have been stumped...It's vaguely familiar, but I can't be sure. I love how the keyboard player is doing his best Elton John.

"Es fácil vivir con los ojos cerrados interpretando todo lo que se ve mal..." ~ J. Lennon

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OlQDog says on Sep 4, 2008, 19:09:

Douglas

My name is Wayne. I sent you a PM. I have not learned the way of doing things here yet. Thanks the friend offering, the well wishes and your spiritual support..

Bless you

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Lisa Zee says on Sep 20, 2008, 22:22:

Hola Duglas, I have been very busy, with a beautiful summer here in Redondo Beach, and Lake Tahoe, work and few troubles.
How is your new place? I hope you and the wife like it very much.

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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feldz0084 says on Sep 24, 2008, 09:07:

hahah of course you do douglas! i have thoroughly enjoyed your short anecdotes about your family and life in old, wild-west medallo through email!
best- nate

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FreakyG says on Sep 24, 2008, 16:40:

Hey Douglas,
I have been a reader of this site for a couple of years and always enjoy your perspective on things. I wish you and your family the best and hope to see many more of your excellent posts and comments.
thank you ever so much.......and then some my friend

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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FreakyG says on Sep 24, 2008, 16:40:

Hey Douglas,
I have been a reader of this site for a couple of years and always enjoy your perspective on things. I wish you and your family the best and hope to see many more of your excellent posts and comments.
thank you ever so much.......and then some my friend

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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FreakyG says on Sep 24, 2008, 16:40:

Hey Douglas,
I have been a reader of this site for a couple of years and always enjoy your perspective on things. I wish you and your family the best and hope to see many more of your excellent posts and comments.
thank you ever so much.......and then some my friend

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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feldz0084 says on Sep 25, 2008, 10:23:

i am still in minneapolis, teaching and biding my time until my fourth return. i think once the snow hits is when i am getting my butt on a plane to quilla. one of my best buddies there and his novia are having a baby..so i will probably hang there for a bit.
best- nf

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OlQDog says on Sep 25, 2008, 19:10:

Douglas,
I'm headed to Barranquilla for a week, Oct. 12 - 19. If you have any opinions on the following hotels, please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Pradomar Hotel
Address: Street 2 No. 22 - 65
Caribbean Gold Hotel
Address: Street 45 No. 44-52
Versailles Inn Hotel
Address: Cra 48 Nª.70-188

Wayne
OlQDog

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feldz0084 says on Sep 29, 2008, 08:38:

very nice...yeah i prob wont be there until at least december when i start to get frostbite in Minnie and need to de-thaw haha

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FreakyG says on Oct 3, 2008, 09:16:

Hey Douglas,
I apologize for dropping three comments on your page here -not quite sure what happened. I used to date a Colombiana who came to the states and we have remained friends. She is a great lady who when we met was suprised at my knowledge of Colombia and also my favorite writer is Gabo. She now has her children here and I am so impressed with how great these kids are. I have met a lot of her family and they are really good people -within 5 minutes of meeting her father, we were sitting down having a beer and playing guitars; you cant beat that. We both live here in Alabama and I am truly amazed at how much she enjoys camping and we plan on getting her kids into it. I have never been to Colombia, but it is on my radar. By the way, when are you going to get back there?
thanks and take care,
Chris

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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mariacvetanoski says on Oct 9, 2008, 09:46:

douglas what are the cheapest flights from miami to bogota? gracias!

Save the street children of Colombia Now!!

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MaFe says on Oct 17, 2008, 20:11:

Hola Douglas, just wanted to say hello and I hope you have a nice day!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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babygirl says on Oct 26, 2008, 16:47:

Why thank you kindly sir! :)

Best quote of the week... "should I be taking this pill with wine?" Canadian Girls Kick Ass!

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paisa29 says on Nov 10, 2008, 11:35:

Muchas gracias caballero!

"Fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" Conrad Hilton

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OlQDog says on Nov 10, 2008, 14:36:

Douglas

I could not find your email address or I would have sent you a private message. But anyway, I wanted to catch you up on my trip to Barranquilla. There are certainly many stories to tell. I had a great time. I stayed in and really liked Barranquilla norte. It reminded me of a little Miami. I met some very nice people there. I will get back for sure. Certainly, there are other parts that are very much poverty stricken. I took a tour one day, and saw Soledad and other parts. I do understand why perhaps there are so many women online looking for marriage and dating services there. There is much growth. Certainly seeing prosperity and feeling like one can not participate must be very hard. There is much opportunity there, to do many things, including hooking up. I purposely did not look for any p4p in Barranquilla, though I did do a drive by the places I read about. Besides I had my hands full with what I was doing. I would imagine that given more time there will be more opportunity to explore, as well as create some new liaisons.

I found all of what I was informed that I would encounter. One who simply wanted to feed, literally, at the trough. Another looking for a a sugar daddy. And another looking for love and the joy of leaving me very tired. I liked Colombia very much, at least the part of the country I visited. I think next time I will head to Bogota and also visit Barranquilla. I wanted to go to Barranquilla first because I thought it would be more diverse than Bogota or Medellin. I liked that part very much. The diversity and the beauty. I could see that Cartegena is really influenced by the African/Caribbean slave trade and culture. I have to tell you being in Central America sometimes makes me feel the embarrassment of riches that exist in America. So, I will continue to make contact, and explore, and get back to Barranquilla in January or February

I was also in Costa Rica. That country still feeds my soul. All in all it was a nourishing trip. I look forward to meeting you one day. Thanks for the education and the advice.

Appreciatively
Wayne

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goin_south says on Nov 24, 2008, 14:33:

Check yer pm, U ol' dog!

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

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ColombianoGringo (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 28, 2008, 08:29:

capitan_centella says on Dec 7, 2008, 12:53:

Hi. . . thanks for adding me as a friend.

see you around :)

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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babygirl says on Dec 14, 2008, 07:45:

Awwww thanks so much. XO!!

Best quote of the week... "should I be taking this pill with wine?" Canadian Girls Kick Ass!

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Monpirri says on Dec 23, 2008, 12:26:

Angelus Grupo Polifonico - Colombia - Navidad Oh Navidad

Feliz Navidad Dwmte7!

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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MaFe says on Dec 24, 2008, 07:21:

Douglas! I hope you and your lovely family are well! Please give them my love. I miss seeing u online but I was out of the country....I know! No excuses...
Enjoy your holidays sweetie and give my love to your entire family!
=) xxoxoxoxox

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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raquel23 says on Jan 4, 2009, 20:11:

Hi Douglas,

I want to say thank you for taking the time to add all your input into my cause and the desire that i have for these women. Its seems that with the words that you shared with me, you have a good strong moral belief system. So, again thank you for sharing and opening up to me and giving me some advice. Your words spoke so strong to me. :)

Raquel

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me gusta bailar says on Jan 5, 2009, 07:31:

Thank you for the warm welcome! PBH is lucky to have someone like you with such a wealth of knowledge and breath of experience : ) May 2009 be very good to you and your family.

Gringita con el corazon de Colombianita

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Robramage says on Jan 13, 2009, 14:50:

dwmte7
Linda and I are proud to call the Elder our friend.
Los Dos
Roberto Y Linda

"Stay Calm,be Brave,wait for the Signs"- Jasper Friendly Bear

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Robramage says on Jan 17, 2009, 16:58:

Hi dwmte
At present we are in Paipa, Boyaca. After our first negative encounter we experienced in Bogata we have discovered the heart of Colombia and we are smitten. We intend to stay in Boyaca for the present and are working hard to improve our Spanish before moving on to Santander, if our several new found friends will allow it.
There is a possibility that we will transfer flights in Fort Lauderdale on our way home, I am embarrased to say I dont know how far Ft.L and Daytona Beach are apart. We are a little sad to find that you are not in Colombia
Peace
Los Dos
Roberto y Linda

"Stay Calm,be Brave,wait for the Signs"- Jasper Friendly Bear

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goin_south says on Feb 13, 2009, 05:20:

Good Morning, Ol' Man!
Hot Time in the Ol Town Tonight, eh!
(this weekend!)

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

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Portena says on Feb 13, 2009, 12:51:

I hang out here a lot. Just don't post that much. Enjoy reading your stories about your experiences in Colombia. Good luck to your daughter! Did you say she has joined the Air Force?

Prophesy is a good line of business, but it is full of risks ~ Mark Twain

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dwmte7 says on Feb 20, 2009, 08:21:

word has it that real men don't fish...jeje

i'm familiar with all those locations....not my hangs, as i'm further north. but one lagoon/inlet is the same as another....out by the ocean,it's manta ray and shark pups and shellfislh...inland...still bullsharks (nasty fucks) an bass and other aquatic delights.

john who?

i'm helping ujay...a brit buddy living in bogota for 40 years with his tri maran in ponce inlet. i'm doing the work and he's sitting on his ass in go bo ta. he's on pbh.

d

patriarch

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goin_south says on Feb 20, 2009, 11:51:

who eva claimed 2 B a real man?
I'm gonna feel 'like a gringo'... way down there in the bayous along the gulf, tonight/en la manana.... Creole Country. 'throw me sum shrimp, mista!'

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

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MissBroccoli says on Feb 20, 2009, 16:58:

Thanks for the welcome to the site!

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karito says on Feb 20, 2009, 18:11:

Hi Dwmte, thxs to add me as your friend.

I am from Medellin, I love my city. And as a good paisa i like to help very much others, so to help azunoman was my pleasure. ;-)

yes.....art of Universidad de Antioquia's students is something crazy and amazing...

Practicing English... sorry for the mistakes..........Amar es arriesgarse a que no le quieran. Esperar es arriesgarse a sentir dolor. Intentar es arriesgarse a fracasar. Pero hay que arriesgarse. Porque lo más peligroso en esta vida es no arriesgar nada

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karito says on Feb 20, 2009, 19:37:

dwmte7 says on Feb 20, 2009, 19:16 (today): flag

con mucho gusto nena.....maybe we'll meet up when mom and i can go back home. our house is in envigado but i always stay up in the finca in llanogrande.

douglas

======================

Sure.... PM me and let me know when you are here in Medellin ;-)

Practicing English... sorry for the mistakes..........Amar es arriesgarse a que no le quieran. Esperar es arriesgarse a sentir dolor. Intentar es arriesgarse a fracasar. Pero hay que arriesgarse. Porque lo más peligroso en esta vida es no arriesgar nada

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karito says on Feb 21, 2009, 08:35:

Douglas say:
what are you doing? working, studying, raising children, being wild? what? if you come to florida, you're welcome in our home. for daytona, we live in paradise
==========================
Thank you so much... you are so kind for welcoming me at your home in florida.

Pues te cuento, I will be 23 years old soon, I am at the university and I work too, no kids but a younger brother who is like mine and sometimes enjoying my youth in this great city which i love. No too much happen here

Practicing English... sorry for the mistakes..........Amar es arriesgarse a que no le quieran. Esperar es arriesgarse a sentir dolor. Intentar es arriesgarse a fracasar. Pero hay que arriesgarse. Porque lo más peligroso en esta vida es no arriesgar nada

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karito says on Feb 22, 2009, 10:28:

Thanks for your kind words.... nice too meet you

Practicing English... sorry for the mistakes..........Amar es arriesgarse a que no le quieran. Esperar es arriesgarse a sentir dolor. Intentar es arriesgarse a fracasar. Pero hay que arriesgarse. Porque lo más peligroso en esta vida es no arriesgar nada

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guapochino007 says on Feb 23, 2009, 23:51:

hey thanks for the comment.... i been to medellin 2 times already..... so i want to check out cali.....


have you been there????? what is it like????

----Ok, call me conceited or whatever you like... lets not talk about my PBH account name... LOL---

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PALEOLITICO says on Mar 14, 2009, 00:47:

Ponga una fotico :)

www.paleolitico.net

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MaFe says on Mar 27, 2009, 19:09:

Como estas Douglas! Missed your posts!!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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onthemoon says on Apr 7, 2009, 11:07:

Hola Douglas!
i almost didnt find room to write here!!! =DD
Thanks for the add...amigo viejitooo! =ppp

Love Happens...

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goin_south says on Apr 13, 2009, 13:09:

doug, have you ever seen a place where there are more people who are 'bent on being right' (even if they're "left"), than Pbh?

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

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flrxp says on Apr 23, 2009, 19:47:

Hello Doug ... Thanks for the comment ... the mail in my pic is not mail it's $$$$ .. I had won a poker tournament way back when and oh yes the dough is gone, all spent on good times, only the memories are left.

I do write poker related articles and post audio tips on my site, not all the time, as I have other interests, but have been involved with
gambling all my life. Presently I'm involved with this www.wowgreenchoice.com

my regards ........... David

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goin_south says on May 1, 2009, 05:34:

did mom give you your allowance yet??? ;-P

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

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dwmte7 says on May 13, 2009, 06:53:

i wish, gail....haven't had a smoke in over three days!

patriarch

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goin_south says on May 20, 2009, 17:11:

getting old is so hard at times;
yesterday, I got my preparation H mixed up with Polygrip.
Now,... I talk like an asshole.
But, my gums don't itch :-))

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

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Rocco81 says on May 24, 2009, 14:37:

Hey Dg...yeah I've been here for several years now. Im a consultant aka Beltway Bandit ...whatever you want to call us, but I know you know what Im talking about haha.

Yeah I went to University here and now Im here working. Not a bad area. Let me know if you need anything.

Sic semper tyrannis

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Kaye says on May 26, 2009, 20:00:

Hey Doug,

May I ask if you are happy with your wife despite all of the cultural difficulties?

Kaye

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Kaye says on Jun 8, 2009, 20:51:

Thank you good sir,

This site has been a serious source of comfort for me. Nobody in my personal life can relate to me so it's been very confusing/difficult/isolating. Thank you for your words of wisdom....I'm actually heading down to Bogota on Thursday to see my beau!! Goodluck with everything, I appreciate your words :) And I will be in touch as new obstacles arise I'm sure!

Sincerely,

Madison

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strata2woman says on Jun 9, 2009, 22:27:

Hola Douglas, I believe that we can help to get rid of poverty one person at a time. I have been very fortunate to not only be born poor but also to acquire financial freedom very early in my life. These two things have molded me into a woman of inner power and financial strength, which I use to not only motivate other poor women in Barranquilla but to assist them financially. Every trip I take to Barranquilla [once a year for 4 months], I identify 2-3 young women who have the potential to be small business owners/leaders and I work with them in developing their business skills and lend them the seed capital they need to start their business venture. I've been doing this for the last 3 years and it's been not only rewarding but the moneys have been paid back and re-invested. I have made it my business not only to live in the same neighborhood with these women, but to get to know them and share with them as friends. I go with them to visit suppliers, manufacturers, attend ferias, show them how to deal with government bureaucrats and the Colombian bureaucracy [no so different than American bureaucrats] and it is paying off, of 10 women I invested in, 7 are going strong. I have worked hard to gain these women’s respect and trust, that I was not just a flight by night and that after the first mishap I was not going to bail out on them. I haven’t. I keep in touch with them through Skype when I’m not in Colombia, to encourage and scold when necessary, as a good mentor I teach by examples and I never look down on them, their homes or neighborhood, neither do I try the’ American’ business style approach. It’s after all ‘Colombian’ business style and they are both very different. I’m just one with them and as Colombian business women we are in this together.

Be good!

"If neurotic is wanting two mutually exclusive things at one and the same time, then I'm neurotic as hell. I'll be flying back and forth between one mutually exclusive thing and another for the rest of my days." - Sylvia Plath

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makopp5 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jun 11, 2009, 09:18:

excavator59 says on Jun 11, 2009, 14:00:

Hi thanks for asking to be a friend I see you restore Antiques could you restore me please?.Only joking hit the big 50 this year not in bad shape just need more hair (on the head that is).
Ok keep in touch Alan.

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

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lampltr says on Jun 22, 2009, 15:37:

Thanks for the add Douglas, someday soon we will hook up!!

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kalder says on Jun 24, 2009, 13:03:

Rest easy Doug- I'm sure we've been 'click button' friends for a while now. Probably just some tech. glitch.

"A piece of cheese may entrap a mouse, but a bicycle could ensnare the Imperial Chancellor."~~An Bai Kuang

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skinnywoman4 says on Jun 29, 2009, 05:20:

dwmte7,
Thanks and nice to meet you!
flaca

orquídeas son hermosas

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skinnywoman4 says on Jun 29, 2009, 06:10:

Hola dwmte7,
I tried to upload one of myself but was unsuccessful so I decied on another orchid as I love them. Used to grow allot of them before I sold my house, now down to 2 since I'm in a condo...not enough space on the patio.
flaca

orquídeas son hermosas

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Vadoom says on Jul 2, 2009, 17:05:

dwmte7,

What kind of antique are you interesting in?

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Rocco81 says on Jul 3, 2009, 12:49:

Douglas

DIY = Do It Yourself

Sic semper tyrannis

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 3, 2009, 20:23:

Douglas you are so kind, thanks for the complements ;)

Vive la vida y deja vivir!.

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MaFe says on Jul 11, 2009, 20:55:

Como estas Douglas?xoxo Como esta la familia? Saluditos!!

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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ranaquajo (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 13, 2009, 18:55:

katwhiskers says on Jul 26, 2009, 07:46:

Howdy Douglas, thanks for adding me.

I miss the wonderful sound of silver coins in my pocket, abolish the Federal Reserve and bring back real money.

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tabla says on Jul 27, 2009, 05:11:

Thank you for the kind gesture, Douglas. I am pleased to accept.

I also write for the archive.

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tabla says on Aug 14, 2009, 17:41:

Have been meaning to give you a small gift, Douglas:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Joyk_EMtzn0&feature=related

I also write for the archive.

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dguittar says on Aug 26, 2009, 15:08:

Thanks for your response
Although I do love art and collect it whenever I can I am not qualified to buy and sell "real" art. I would probably end up keeping whatever I liked. No doubt I would lose money. I agree that if I want to import a mom and pop will not do, but the major producers require minimum purchases that are beyond the scope of this project. (Alibaba - 42000 jars) Maybe something in the middle?
Dave

"A lie can make it halfway around the world before the truth can put on its shoes" Mark Twain

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davidyamiga says on Sep 1, 2009, 16:59:

Douglas...I am not worthy! Only 3 marriages and 3 divorces! No match to you!

Otra vez en casa...Cali!

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Rocco81 says on Sep 4, 2009, 13:16:

The DougFather...shit gets deep sometimes and I know not where this hostility is coming from. Soft city condesention from some of the psuedo intelectuals on here taking digs at me and others won't be met kindly. Simple.

Again I just want to chill out have a brew and rap with some old school dudes like you Doug.

Sic semper tyrannis

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thepieman says on Sep 15, 2009, 14:42:

i wish i could write so elequently as you do doug..im not sure i thanked you for adding me as your friend so i will now.. thanks again also for all your advice and help
cheers

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mistajohndoe says on Sep 24, 2009, 02:09:

Hello Douglas, thank you for the kind words. Sorry I didn't reply earlier but I hardly ever sign in to pbh hence just saw your comment (I do check the forums regularly though). For the record scanlady never did contact me but I guess everything was sorted out shortly after I posted.

Regards,
Kevin

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goin_south says on Sep 26, 2009, 13:32:

wow Dwmte7, you got some hot friends up there (Camila.Parra!)

Maybe you can go for # 8 !

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

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FreakyG says on Oct 2, 2009, 08:30:

Hey Douglas, that guitar is a D'Angelico new yorker double cutaway prototype made in japan by the vespax company. It is the model supposedly that D'Angelico was working on before his death as most his guitars were single cutaway jazz boxes. This one is a semi-hollow, has spruce top (extremely resonant), Ebony fingerboard, and I haven't any idea what the neck is made of -pretty wood though. I snagged it from a collector who had a few hundred thousand dollars of the original D'As. I have played one of the originals and it was a sixty-five thousand dollar guitar -I was soooo nervous playing that, but it had a magic feel to it and tons of character. I was honored the dude would even let me touch that guitar. Douglas, do you play any by chance?

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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dwmte7 says on Oct 2, 2009, 13:47:

yeah, but i haven't touched my axe in years. now my youngest plays with it. i play classic. in fact, i used to--back in the ice age of my life--play lute. i've also played sitar, sarod, and tamboura. i really like indian music. i always had trouble with steel strings, used to have an old gibson f hole and a.....shit, i forget, a real nice pro studio axe....but them steel strings just really did numbers on my fingers. with a sitar and a sarod, they're not strung as tight and it's a little easier. but when i played all the time it was always nylon or gut strings.

where are you now? we're stuck in lodi...........daytona until the youngest finishes high school and HOPEFULLY she chooses a university close to our oldest son, so he can ride shotgun. mom and i want to go home. i got no more mtns to climb.





you like dobros? i LOVE the guy in union station who plays behind allison kraus. the best.

patriarch

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FreakyG says on Oct 4, 2009, 11:03:

Hey Douglas, I am in Birmingham, Alabama -been here for a while. I used to play in a small bluegrass band and we did a lot of the standards, our own originals (like those cause nobody can say you are playing it wrong lol), and some newgrass type stuff. I have tried my hand at mando, dobro, violin, bass and I have to say -I am just a guitarist. I love playing with those dudes as they are way better at their craft than I am. Before that, I played a lot of heavy metal and classic rock and now I primary play jazz. Play lots of Miles Davis stuff from when John Mclaughlin played with him -love jazz/fusion. This morning I played a nice one from Emerson, Lake and Palmer on the acoustic -From the Beginning which is such a classic. I hear you on the nylon string vs the steel string. I used to whip out a guild 12 string jumbo at shows that would kill your left hand as that is a butt-load of tension on all the strings. I learned I could tune down a step or two and use a capo which was a relief. You had an old f-hole gibson? -those are nice! I have a few vintage gibsons from the 60s and my fav is a 61 es-330 true hollowbody which were the sleepers on the vintage market -recently the market woke up to these jewels unfortunately and the collectors are grabbing them up. Jerry Douglass is the dobro player in Union Station and he is amazing in concert. Alison Krauss is a very nice lady -my sister was kind of a big-wig in Nashville and I got to meet Alison in 2002 and I was floored at how down to earth the lady is -super humble and beautiful. She is the youngest member to be inducted in the grand ol opry (country music hall of fame) when she was just 12 years old. She can play the fire out of the violin but her additions are so tasteful and well placed -it really completes their sound. I believe Gibson makes a Jerry Douglas signature dobro -he is such a badass.

I cant wait to hear when you get back down to COL man. I know you have been tolerating daytona and I feel for you on that. When do you think you might get down that way?

Thank You Eversomuch, and then some

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Aji1 says on Oct 5, 2009, 13:44:

Hey Douglas,

You pasted some things to my profile that I think were intended for FreakyG. Not into music other than enjoying listening to it.

I am in Raleigh NC these days. You struck my interest because I have seen you had a wood industry connection in the past and you appear to be one of the more stable personalities in this place. I work in the wood business too and I love it, but the last few years it has been like loving an alcoholic woman. The little voice keeps saying "save yourself", jaja. I think I will start listening to it thanks to this latest downturn.

I have been married to my Colombianita for almost 13 years now and have spent many months of my life there, though never lived there full time as of yet. I started going there in 96. Love the place, though it can be pretty messed up as well.

Good to have you as a friend. Keep in touch.

Tony

I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

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Aji1 says on Oct 12, 2009, 13:55:

To finally answer your question Douglas. Forester here by education and experience. Moved into international sales/marketing of wood products. Wood is a real love/hate thing for me. Back to loving the alcoholic woman, hehe. You probably got out at a good time. Everything, more or less, made in Asia now.

Take care.

I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

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Kurious says on Oct 12, 2009, 17:00:

I don't know, D, seems like we have known each other for awhile now...

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excavator59 says on Oct 16, 2009, 19:55:

Hey Douglas I see in your profile you restore old Antiques ,can you restore me by chance?

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

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Juepaje says on Oct 22, 2009, 16:01:

Thank you brother and am honored, as always to count you as my friend.

Sic enim dilexit Deus mundum ut Filium suum unigenitum daret ut omnis qui credit in eum non pereat sed habeat vitam aeternam.

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jimbo67856 says on Nov 8, 2009, 09:55:

Thank you Douglas. Your intelligent and polite commentary is a huge asset to PBH. Glad to consider you a friend.

Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. ---- Thomas Jefferson

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raymundo says on Nov 12, 2009, 19:57:

Douglas: Thanks for adding me as a friend.

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