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[*] posted on 5-7-2010 at 08:56 AM


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So, this Memorial Day trip to Mision Santa Maria is too soon for her?

Shell Island is going to be visited by us this summer, more than once... awesome four wheeling... do join us! There isn't a cheaper vacation beach destination and you get the nicest beach in North America, just a day's drive from home...


One problem is that Leidys needs coverage from the sunlight. Her skin breaks out with too much exposure. Memorial Day weekend is too soon, as her paperwork won't be ready until early June. We would gladly rent a hotel and visit you in the late afternoon through evening though.

The reason San Felipe doesn't fill the bill is that Leidys wants to go out at night, get dressed up, and dance to Salsa music.


So does that mean no more Pole Line Road Trips? DK hasn't taken his new Toyota on one yet.
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[*] posted on 5-7-2010 at 09:39 PM


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So, this Memorial Day trip to Mision Santa Maria is too soon for her?

Shell Island is going to be visited by us this summer, more than once... awesome four wheeling... do join us! There isn't a cheaper vacation beach destination and you get the nicest beach in North America, just a day's drive from home...


One problem is that Leidys needs coverage from the sunlight. Her skin breaks out with too much exposure. Memorial Day weekend is too soon, as her paperwork won't be ready until early June. We would gladly rent a hotel and visit you in the late afternoon through evening though.

The reason San Felipe doesn't fill the bill is that Leidys wants to go out at night, get dressed up, and dance to Salsa music.


So does that mean no more Pole Line Road Trips? DK hasn't taken his new Toyota on one yet.


Pole Line 2010 is in late November. I'm dying to get back on the trail.

She might have a difficult time with the sun next April, but we'll work something out so that she stays protected from the sunlight.




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[*] posted on 5-8-2010 at 09:43 PM


Most of you may not know, but I am of Brazilian descent ... I was born in the US of Brazilian parents .... the interesting thing about Lula (pres of Br) is that he can not even speak Portuguese correctly - he was born dirt poor and rose up by supporting the voice of the laborors

He has made it his mission to end hunger in Brazil during his term and as far as I understand, he has met this goal

It will be interesting to see the movie ... for sure we are being taught to fear Hugo Chavez on TV ... and for so many years we all feared Castro via the media too





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[*] posted on 5-9-2010 at 10:16 AM


South of the border - You Tube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hwhau48LUAA




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[*] posted on 5-9-2010 at 11:07 AM


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Soinds like a commie love fest!:lol:


Sounds like more fun than an arizona tea bag hate fest! :lol:
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[*] posted on 6-26-2010 at 01:33 PM
Review: NY Times


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/26/movies/26stone.html?src=me



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[*] posted on 6-26-2010 at 02:23 PM


Hmmm. It's not really a review of the movie. The author is not a NYT movie reviewer. It's more of a critique of Stone, his politics and methods. That said, Many, if not most countries in South America witness immense poverty among their people. Even in the more economically developed countries such as Brazil and Argentina. A vast disparity exists between a relatively small wealthy class and a very large underclass. Those of us familiar with Mexico can relate to that.

The US has long ago taken its ineffective and cruel boycott of Cuba to a point of ridiculous. I can understand, given the nexus of the Cuba experience, the height of the cold war, Soviet intervention, Etc., we have long memories. I just think it may be unfair to try and link Chavez with Castro. Unfettered free markets and private enterprise may not hold the solution to eliminating the rampant poverty in South America. And perhaps Chavez' socialist attempts will also fail. But, if they do, and there are a number of examples pointing to its failure down the road, in my opinion, that failure should emanate from within, and not by foreign intervention.

It wasn't that many years ago that the US supported dictators throughout the central and South American region. It just seems to me that seeing Chavez employ, subject to your own personal opinion, quasi- democratic means to effect change in his country represents a less onerous method than did the brutal dictators of the past.

Americans need to have that knee-jerk checked out by a shrink.
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[*] posted on 8-26-2010 at 11:09 AM


I love that they have taken on the name "tea baggers". The modern connotation of the term fits them well. Send in your photos of being tea bagged.



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[*] posted on 8-26-2010 at 11:22 AM


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I love that they have taken on the name "tea baggers". The modern connotation of the term fits them well. Send in your photos of being tea bagged.


Wonder how many times Palin's been tea bagged?

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Ummmm.....She hasn't come up for air yet!:lol:




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[*] posted on 8-26-2010 at 11:46 AM


David K, Yea, those lefties sound like a bunch of junior high kids.:lol: Some folks are just as stupid at 50yrs. of age as they were at 14.:(
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[*] posted on 1-18-2011 at 09:23 PM


I finally was able to rent this DVD, and it provided a fairly lopsided/shallow view of S. American politics. Pretty bad documentary.



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[*] posted on 1-18-2011 at 09:50 PM


Not a documentary, but more of a propaganda film. I found it very interesting but definitely bent to the support Sean Penn's liking. I do however, have to say that Brazil has done some pretty amazing things over the past few years. Between their reduction of non-reliance on foreign oil and a switch to alcohol based fuels, there economy is rocking. They have connected with China and are doing some pretty amazing things.
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[*] posted on 1-19-2011 at 11:32 AM


And before there is any name calling I am am a

Fiscal Conservative, however, unlike some conservative folks on here, I don't like name calling. Unless you really pee me off, then all bets are off:fire:
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[*] posted on 1-20-2011 at 10:30 PM


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And before there is any name calling I am am a

Fiscal Conservative, however, unlike some conservative folks on here, I don't like name calling. Unless you really pee me off, then all bets are off:fire:


Don't worry, I am not going to call you names because of your honest opinions.




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