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Very entertaining (Reply to this comment)
by artbyjude
even if I am murrican myself. Jude
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Apr 04 '03
12:47 pm PST
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nice descriptions -- let's pretend they're not real (Reply to this comment)
by sumo_rhino
Jimbo:
My wife said I'm an "educated Homer Simpson."
That's a compliment, right?
Or should I say "eh?"
- Pauly
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Feb 20 '03
7:56 pm PST
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Awesome (Reply to this comment)
by dncswknivs
Not only was that insightful as far as the location, but it was entertaining as he11! Well done! I thoroughly enjoyed it (all the more so because I was at work), but I also laughed out loud a number of times. Your description of the typical mericun traveling duo was true to form--I can validate it as a hardy traveler who is almost fluent in Spanish. Oh, and never let on that you speak the language--right on!
Grant
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Feb 03 '03
3:12 pm PST
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A tale worth wading thru, Jimbo ol' buddy. (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
I could just see it all, and laughed mightily.
As to your characterization of Americans abroad, I won't quibble, though I WILL thank my lucky stars that we aren't German. I mean, how many guys in sandals, blue ankle socks and brown slacks or shorts can you stand?
As to my butchered Spanish survival phrases, it's really down to two, that are linked...First, "Por favor, senor, donde esta el taller mecanico? El carte de aceite de mi coche se rompier." Followed by the clincher ..."Io tengo mucho Carta Blanca frio."
cheers, eh?
nick
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Jan 27 '03
1:07 pm PST
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by Sordid-1
Yeah, that was me and my twin.
Ain't nuthin like Southern gringos, eh?
Sordid-1
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Jan 26 '03
6:46 pm PST
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Stereotypes and Exceptions (Reply to this comment)
by DAnneC
:::::sigh::::::
What can I say? I have often run headlong in the opposite direction to avoid encountering some of my fellow countrymen and -women who possessed such characteristics as described in your review. I trust, I hope, I pray that these are the exceptions, not the rule.
Ah well, travel is intended to be broadening, to challenge stereotypes, and to give us all a chance to live life more fully.
All countries have their stereotypes, and stereotypes are seldom flattering. Hopefully, there is room for lessons learned on all sides.
Thanks for your humor and for lessons aplenty.
Regards,
Darla
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Jan 25 '03
9:08 am PST
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Hi! (Reply to this comment)
by andymcf
You wrote: "German bouncers, it appears, have no sense of humour". Just the bouncers?!
LOL - Great read! Almost a novel!
Andrew
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Jan 25 '03
8:27 am PST
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Great tale (Reply to this comment)
by dave_corbitt
James, another great tale. This one would make a good screen play.
Cheers
Dave (from NJ)
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Jan 25 '03
7:57 am PST
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Re: Hi (Reply to this comment)
by JAMES23
But I have Drew, I have. I've been to Torremolinos. BTW I included the French, I said Euro Trash.
James
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Jan 25 '03
6:58 am PST
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Hi (Reply to this comment)
by proxam
You missed out the French in your opening observation!
Being Scottish, and traveling to the costas of Spain, it's always wise to emphasize to everyone you meet - Yo no inglés, soy de Escocia. This way you can avoid being confused with the hordes of lager-louts swarming around in Union jack shorts.
All very well, until you come across some unwashed 'keelies and weejies' (citizens of Glasgow*) rolling around, out their faces, wearing string vests - being more obnoxious than anything that can be mustered south of the border - and usually being led away in handcuffs by the local police.
Oh for shame.
Great review
Drew
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Jan 25 '03
5:57 am PST
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