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sloopskipper comments on Trip report (with pixes) on Parque Tayrona

theflatline says on Nov 21, 2009, 13:13 (today): flag "pix or pics if you are using English shorthand. pix is already plural." And he criticized the Colombian Embassy in the UK for bad English (IN an E-MAIL to them), on 6 points, (making a total fool of himself). They were correct on 5, the other was an obvious mis-type that a spell checker wouldn't have caught. He needs an English spelling/grammar checker himself. Who would criticize, unless he does something stupid like like taking an embassy to task, not knowing what he’s talking about? It's good to hear that he's teaching French, and not trying to teach proper English.

sloopskipper comments on Dar(n) PBH is a Yawn the last few days

luck, I have paypal! But cheating "ain't" my schtick. And, after working and paying Social Security for nearly 50 years, and Medicare (from whenever it started) until I retired in 2000, I receive my SS benefit electronically, every month, from which my Medicare Part D payment of $96 is deducted. Plus, I'm not protesting healthcare reform!

sloopskipper comments on Dar(n) PBH is a Yawn the last few days

OK, I hear ya.

sloopskipper comments on Dar(n) PBH is a Yawn the last few days

Desi, there must be a lot of members drinking the same stuff: Without being unduly critical of the mods, as they surely have their marching orders, why does there seem to never be a comment or action regarding baiting and provocative, insulting, and inflammatory comments from the one member who seems to usually be involved in, or even instigates, these confrontations.

sloopskipper comments on Dar(n) PBH is a Yawn the last few days

dwmte7 says on Nov 20, 2009, 20:25: flag "luck...........the fact that your thread is posted in the twilight zone, the hotel california of pbh, should give you a hint. things just ain't what they used to be" Douglas It wasn't posted here but headed to the dungeon at supersonic speed after my comment (not that it doesn’t belong here, thanx Kat). Yes, babygirl, day one (on or around Nov 1?).

sloopskipper comments on What happened to the wheelchair project?

Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 18, 2009, 06:53: flag "Bushwick Bill, I'm almost sure you're a genuine person caring about this project." Off topic, but you often write about genuine people/posters, but are the others synthetic, contrived, or imaginary (in your mind)? I think I am genuine people, am I wrong?, (but then English is not your first language).

sloopskipper comments on Dar(n) PBH is a Yawn the last few days

Now that this has been demoted to About PBH, maybe it's time to also close for comments?

sloopskipper comments on Corey3368

Thanx so much for the invite Correy, But I see someone else on your list who I'd prefer not to be associated with, but maybe another time? Warmest regards!

sloopskipper comments on Dar(n) PBH is a Yawn the last few days

Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 20, 2009, 09:52 (today): flag '"Maybe one day I'll post ALL the exchange of mails (and not simply some chosen excerpts) between Peter's imposter and myself... Such as my replies to such questions such as: "I'm glad you mentioned Maryut. Please keep this confidential between the two of us for now. One of the issues I face now, with regard to my PBH philosophy, is that she just can't seem to enforce some of the basic rules. I'm considering asking her to take a break from moderation for a period." or even: "I actually tried to call your landline in B/Q, to get a sense of when you will be returning, but it appears to have been an incorrect number. Check the number" Or even: i just wish you would commit to a Moderator post and reconsider" What is TRULY hilarous is that Peter (the genuine one) was always aware of this (from Day 3 - let's be honest) and that we decided to play the game. It was hard, but challenging, to provide a mix of genuine and info. You should read the thread about the Christmas card!"' From day 3? But you needn't trouble yourself as that dialog was documented from day 1. Perhaps someone might share it.

sloopskipper comments on PBH member names

His actions (not RJ's) don't even deserve a comment. Talk about "getta a foken life!".

sloopskipper comments on What happened to the wheelchair project?

webmanco says on Nov 18, 2009, 11:10 (today): flag "Wheel chairs are not cheap, I do know a couple of places where they do sell them. Now tell a single parent of two maybe more that is in need of a wheel chair tha $400.000 is cheap. On the other hand I had seen people on really nice wheelchairs asking for money on the redlights, another one do sell phone minutes." My employer bought a second chair for my wife, probably in 2001. It was an InvaCare 9000 SL(?) Lightweight, and if I recall it cost nearly a thousand dollars, with optional footpads, but no (gel?) padded seat [they are expensive].

sloopskipper comments on Good Conduct Letter From DAS/POLICE.

A Colombian friend just requested a new one at the Colombian consul, here in Panamá, and it’s now a much quicker process, at least for Colombianos (even though a certain member here claims that the UK Consul can’t speak good English, but neither can he). Maybe it’s worthwhile communicating with the embassy or consul in the UK. Seems I remember they closed and/or moved some. I somehow doubt that you can get it in English, but I would think an acceptable translation might be easier to get in the UK than LA (maybe even from the consul?).

sloopskipper comments on What happened to the wheelchair project?

Lisa Zee says on Nov 18, 2009, 09:47 (today): flag "Now I wonder what happened to my wonderful chair that was sitting in a garage in Florida?, waiting to be taken to Colombia. Johnny tried once and could not take it. IF ANYONE LOOKS AT THIS THREAD WITH INTENTION TO HELP, THEY WILL BE SCARED AWAY WITH ALL THE NONSENSE!!!" I'm quite sure that the two airlines who were considering free transport to Colombia have been scared off. What a shame. They could have even lined up some of their partners, who have a global reach.

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RAAAAY, an even more worthless POS!

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catfish, is MED

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I wouldn't waste my time Catfish, although I think is www.darloup.com. but is french, so translate with www.altavista.com. or google, but you must try to translate his English also.

sloopskipper comments on Airline pricing - am I missing something?!

disabledreverendusaf says on Nov 16, 2009, 17:53 (today): flag "henri a one way ticket is the best idea you have had yet.....................LOL" A holy man being so evil? Luv it!

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Darloup (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 16, 2009, 16:22 (today): flag “Peter: I now sincerely believe that some posters have a genuine problem understanding the definition of a "personal attack". Some of them learnt too late...” That sounds like a threat, in its self, and a suck up, in MNTBHO. Darloup, Peter, the posters, and you, know the difference. Most also understand baiting and provoking those attacks, as some are skilled at doing, then walking away to watch the ensuing maelstrom, by those who threaten, insinuating they have an inside track to the moderators/owner, and maybe they do, as you have done, while antagonizing numerous members. Many of them have simply left this site, and disappeared. You have whined about the possibility of having the bedlam of a chat feature here. You have your own site, why not do it there, and go there? Perhaps it is someone else’s design, but many longstanding members have left here, and maybe your persona is someone else’s creation, and you don’t really exist. I have read Peter’s work, elsewhere, and he’s a pretty clever guy, working in my profession, but I am clueless as to how some situations have continued here, unless they are by design. It’s difficult to imagine how a member, who has been so disruptive, has a continued membership, unless by some evil design. Maybe Peter has decided that you must have your own sandbox, in order to save this site, but that is simply speculation. I really don’t understand why, when you have your own site (like pow wow), why you don’t go there, and then can make things just as you like them, and eject those you don’t like, unless you already know it is a failure. So maybe your protectors will demote, or delete this, but hopefully you have read it, and maybe reflected, a bit

sloopskipper comments on Aren't there lovely flowers in Colombia

Also nearby. but quite as cute:

sloopskipper comments on Aren't there lovely flowers in Colombia

Some of my picaflores in Panamá:

sloopskipper comments on Aren't there lovely flowers in Colombia

Very nice, tasco!

sloopskipper comments on Airline pricing - am I missing something?!

But, it doesn't really matter if the pricing is silly, or impossible to understand, it's been a fact of life for a long time. It's a bit like trying to hit a moving target.

sloopskipper comments on Airline pricing - am I missing something?!

I wondered about some possible blacklisting, or a later chargeback to my card. I asked U.S. Air some years ago, and the agent simply told me "Don't tell us that". I have done this 3 times, without repercussions. But these were semi inexpensive Caribbean flights, which might have cost a hundred bucks to change the return date. However, I wouldn't quickly dispose of a relatively expensive trans-Atlantic tickets, if they can be re-ticketed for the same amount (probably up to a year). It's a crap shoot. BTW, I see Paris, Bogota, Baranquilla via AF/Avianca (R/T) on www.Expedia.com for about €2,100, on www.Expedia.com. The only risk I know of is that American Airlines told me if I booked a multi-city trip and missed or dropped on of the legs, I'd be charge more, after the fact. That was for a Puerto Rico - Panamá - Buenos Aires trip I was planning.

sloopskipper comments on Airline pricing - am I missing something?!

One explanation offered is that, if you book one-way and you are barred entry at the destination, the airline must return you at their expense. But more likely it is a profit enhancing ploy to snare the unsupecting. I have seen cheaper R/Ts than one way for maybe 35 years (Swiss Air, in the 70s). It's generally a fact well known by experienced travelers. I have discarded return tickets numerous times.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Time to close comments?

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

I've only been on this board a bit more than two years, but has any other member ever attracted the ire of so many, by constantly baiting and provoking and then staying “just” (maybe) within the rules, causing accusations to be made of coddling and protecting by one, or more, mods?

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

That is more than a bit arrogant.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Self deleted.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Probably gave her experience with childish and churlish behavior.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Must be about time to head to "About PBH" and close comments, no?

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Maybe ? + "oblivious"?

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

More baiting.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Taco, you can't really believe that. Quit stirring the pot. There are many who share your views here, and numerous newbies who also do.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Desi, without looking like another suckup, I seriously doubt that anyone could really believe that, but it would be nice to know why something was deleted or demoted, although it's often obvious.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

I have almost never had any personal problems with the moderation here, but the complaints of others certainly causes a lot of disruption and discord. But it would be nice to know who's in the catbird's seat, at times.

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Some months ago, when it was suggested that certain things be reported/requested to/from a "monitor on duty", and that an "on duty monitor" visibility function was "put on the list".

sloopskipper comments on Taking the time to write a thread or post a comment on PBH.......... WHY BOTHER ???

Does it matter, really?

sloopskipper comments on What happened to the wheelchair project?

Has anyone noticed that the little mail from the PBH foundation is SPAM/porn? That probably was reassuring for Copa and Aero República, after they considered offering free air transport, as well as the regular BS on PBH. I find the The "Foundation" SPAM certainly inspiring, and it keeps coming. I suspect they looked at PBH & the "Foundation", but I never heard back from them, surprise, surprise! All I know of my donation is that it came out of my bank account, period. That was maybe a year ago. I guess another thing on "the list" that never seems to happen. Perhaps there are more important fish to fry. If this is only a little hobby, then don't solicit money.

sloopskipper comments on COLOMBIAN victims were taken to Guatemala and Panama and forced to work as prostitutes

The drugs and the illegal import of whores (with local government bribery) partly explains why Colombians are often considered a scourge here in Panamá. They are the largest group of foreign nationals in the jails.

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Well, then maybe there might be more than one barker on here.

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I am free! "Hello everybody... what happened while I was in the bowl?" By elSapo on Nov 15, 2009, 03:43 (today) in About PBH Forum. And I'm sure your post was in PBH Hell, for a while.

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Not a noisy dog. The dangerous gun moll Ma Barker, the original (although she was noisy, and more than a bit of a dog). But you knew that, didn't you G_S?

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Ma, I reposted/commeted some previously accepted content (it's still out there, last I looked) with no new comments, but it was very quickly demoted, or deleted. Seems to depend on the poster, or reposter.

sloopskipper comments on FOX " News "............... caught again.

I don't remember the details, but if I recall, wasn't Dan Rather dismissed, in the end?

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sloopskipper comments on FOX " News "............... caught again.

You can certainly do better, Tasco. First you decline to comment on the OP, then offer ancient Dan Rather history, and some clown who also likes to throw stones, hiding under a shield of total anonymity, (with flawed facts). Another of your semi-credible sources, not even from Live Leak? From the Ohio Department of Commerce: “Ohio You must hold a state license do Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, or Hydronics work in Ohio. General construction contractors may need to be licensed at the local level. Check with the city or county for licensing information and requirements." (note indivudual tradesmen must be licensed, as well as the general contractors) To find out if a tradesman holds a license in Ohio, click on http://www.com.state.oh.us/dic. Asbestos Abatement License and Certificates Department of Transportation (DOT) Out-of-State Corporations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To apply for a plumbing, electrical, HVAC, hydronics, or refrigeration license, you need at least five years of experience in the field. You also have to be a U.S. citizen and have never been convicted of a felony. For information, contact: Ohio Department of Commerce Ohio Construction Industry Examining Board 6606 Tussing Road P.O. Box 4009 Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-9009 (614) 644-3493 Fax: (614) 728-1200 http://www.com.state.oh.us/dic/dicocilb.htm Ohio has a reciprocal agreement with Kentucky and West Virginia for electrical only. The Board will review your application and if you're eligible they'll send you information on the exam they require. You must have 5 years experience to qualify to take the exam. The exam has two parts -- one on business and law and the other on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, or hydronics. Everyone must take the business and law part. For more information on the exams or practice exams, contact: International Code Council 900 Montclair Road Birmingham, AL 35213 (877) STD-EXAM http://www.iccsafe.org Exam details: Business and Law Exam, 1-1/2 hours, open book Subject Questions Business structure, practices and licensing 3 Estimating and bidding 4 Contracts and acceptance 2 Project management and planning 4 Financing and record keeping 4 Insurance and bonding 3 Labor laws and personnel policies 3 Tax, lien laws and dispute resolution 4 Safety and OSHA compliance 3 Electrical Contractor, 5 hours, open book Service, transformers and equipment 20 Wiring methods and installation 18 Cabinets, panelboards, switchboards, boxes, conduit bodies 5 Conductors 15 Control devices 6 Motors and generators 11 Utilization equipment and devices 8 Special occupancies and uses 11 Miscellaneous 6 Plumbing Contractor, 4 hours, open book Fixtures 7 Materials and fundamentals 10 Traps, cleanouts and interceptors 10 Special requirements 3 Drainage requirements 19 Vents 17 Water distribution 11 Plan analysis 23 HVAC, 4 hours, open book Theory, terminology and general requirements 15 Heating systems 20 Vents and connectors 10 Refrigeration 15 Piping systems 5 Air ducts systems 10 Ventilation systems 10 Operation procedures, maintenance and repairs 10 Special equipment and appliances 5 Refrigeration Contractor, 3 hours, open book Theory, terminology and general requirements 9 Compressors and types of systems 6 Evaporators, condensers and cooling towers 6 Piping inspection and field testing 6 Air duct and insulation 6 Electrical and controls 12 Refrigerants 6 Operation procedures 6 Maintenance and repairs 6 Hydronics Contractor, 2-1/2 hours, open book Water supply treatment and feed 5 Fuels and firing methods 4 General code applications and venting 4 Piping, pumps and valves 11 Controls and control systems 9 Maintenance and repairs 3 Tests and inspections 4 License Renewal Licenses are renewed each year. It will cost $60 to renew and you must show proof of insurance ($500,000 liability minimum) and have completed continued education requirements. Continued education requirements: Plumbing, Hydronics, HVAC, Refridgeration - 10 hours total per year Electrical - 10 hours total. 5 of the 10 must be in code. If you are a multiple license holder, you are still only required to complete 10 hours for CE total. Contractor's qualification certification exam fees: It'll cost you $25 nonrefundable to file an application to take an exam. The exams cost $70 for paper/pencil exam or $120 for electronic each. Once you pass both parts of the exam, you send a copy of your scores, proof of liability insurance and $25 to the Board and they'll issue your certificate. It's good for at least 12 months. http://www.contractors-license.org/oh/Ohio.html “ Do you really think this election jarred this $40K/year NMG into the reality that he couldn't buy this $250 or even 100K business and succeed?

sloopskipper comments on FOX " News "............... caught again.

Creative news reporting?

sloopskipper comments on FOX " News "............... caught again.

Foken priceless! How 'd they make the trees turn green again? Rupert must have some magicians on staff! John 1, Fox 0

sloopskipper comments on FOX " News "............... caught again.

Ahhhhhhhhh, great minds! . . . .

sloopskipper comments on FOX " News "............... caught again.

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