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shari
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Wine-O Wednesday a hit in Asuncion
Yesterday was Asuncion's first Wine-O Wednesday gathering and as usual, it was well attended...22 guests not counting the queen candidates family who
showed up to rally support and sell some t-shirts. Here is Mr.bajafam with Noyeli.
This idea was the brain child of Chris the plant guy and was embraced by all our amigos...to foster friendship and goodwill among our growing expat
community bringing us together in a fun environment to get to know each other...eat, drink and be merry. It was a big success!!
So he and his mother visiting from California hosted the event at the Sunset Casita. Apart from lots of wine tasting, the pot luck food was plentiful
and delicious...the brownies were my favorite!
Rumour has it the next one will be at bajagypsies place!!
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DENNIS
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I don't see any wine. Where's the wine? 
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That sounds like a winner. Wine on Wed. 
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ELINVESTIG8R
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You party Animals!
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rts551
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No wine and only one local in the fotos?
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woody with a view
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no wine because the brownies were so good!
hint, hint!
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DENNIS
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Winos....with no wine. Can you imagine?
OK...Let's get this party rockin and rollin.
..................
By: jimmy buffett
1974
The ice cream man he's a hillbilly fan
Got seventy-eights by hank snow
Walks down the street, shufflin his feet
To a rhythm that only he knows
And Ive seen him in so many places
I saw him the night I was born
In a bourbon street bar, I received my first scar
From an old man so tattered and torn
Chorus:
And the wino and I know the pain of street singin
Like a door-to-door salesman knows the pains of bell ringin
Strange situation, wild occupation
Livin my life like a song
Coffee is strong at the cafe du monde
Donuts are too hot to touch
Just like a fool, when those sweet goodies cool
I eat til I eat way too much
Cause Im livin on things that excite me
Be they pastry or lobster or love
Im just tryin to get by bein quiet and shy
In a world full of pushin and shove
Chorus:
And the wino and I know the pain of back bustin
Like the farmer knows the pain of his pickup truck rustin
Strange situation, wild occupation
Livin my life like a song
Sweet senorita wont you please come with me
Back to the island honey, back to the sea
Back to the only place that I want to be
Chorus:
And the wino and I know the joy of the ocean
Like a boy knows the joy of his milkshake in motion
Strange situation, wild occupation
Livin my life like a song
Yes it's a strange situation, a wild occupation
Livin my life like a song
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Udo
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I did not know you were a Buffett fan, DENNIS?
BTW...Teaser with the wine heading...then no photos.
What's up with that?
If brownies were the focus, call it brownie wednesdays.
Udo
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
I did not know you were a Buffett fan, DENNIS?
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Who isn't, Udo?
Now...if you want a real Parrothead, that's Paulina, who I think is down in Bahia right about now.
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zforbes
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I don't see any wine. Where's the wine? |
We drank it!
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David K
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How about a cheeseburger in paradise?
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
How about a cheeseburger in paradise? |
Puke
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[Edited on 8-6-2010 by rts551]
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Udo
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Photo of a real parrothead...DENNIS!
| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by Udo
I did not know you were a Buffett fan, DENNIS?
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Who isn't, Udo?
Now...if you want a real Parrothead, that's Paulina, who I think is down in Bahia right about now. |
Udo
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shari
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there were copious amounts of wine just not in the picture and everyone was not in the pictures..sheesh...
how do you know there was only one local in the pictures rts?? do you know all the locals in our village? the 3 ladies at the table are all
local...some of my family were there too...actually everyone there except for Chris's mom and baja fam(who are soon to be locals) have homes
here...what does local actually mean??
anyway, everyone had a great time and commented today how nice it was to have a chance to socialize and get to know each other better.
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Wow. I must have hit a nerve. Only saw the one local...the rest were part timers... and a lot of references to the expats. Guess i am not an"amigo"
any more.
| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
there were copious amounts of wine just not in the picture and everyone was not in the pictures..sheesh...
how do you know there was only one local in the pictures rts?? do you know all the locals in our village? the 3 ladies at the table are all
local...some of my family were there too...actually everyone there except for Chris's mom and baja fam(who are soon to be locals) have homes
here...what does local actually mean??
anyway, everyone had a great time and commented today how nice it was to have a chance to socialize and get to know each other better.
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zforbes
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
Wow. I must have hit a nerve. Only saw the one local...the rest were part timers... and a lot of references to the expats. Guess i am not an"amigo"
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Maybe by local you mean Mexicans...if so, I count five, four of them being in the first photo. Sirena is Mexican by birth and parentage. In the third
photo, sitting next to Sirena is Ariane (sp?), another Mexican. Another couple of Mexicans are off camera.
But you are right about Mexican locals being in the minority at this party (and at most Gringo hosted parties in Asuncion). However, when I go to
Mexican hosted convivios, I'm always in the minority. I'm guessing that's how it works for many of us on this board.
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shari
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rts...no problema conmigo amigo...I just didnt understand what your point was or why it matters who is there and who is not??? Also, why would you
state there was no wine...just because I didnt take a picture of the bar?? I would think it was pretty obvious wine wednesday would feature wine your comments were just perplexing.
perhaps you meant that by local, you meant mexican?? or full timers. FYI...There were 7 local mexicanos, 5 local expats who live here full time, 7
part timers, 1 tourist, and bajafam who will be locals...personally, I consider people local when they buy a home, spend time here getting to know
people, attend events, support local clubs or teams and when they themselves feel a part of the community. Whether they are here 12 months of the year
doesnt matter to me...being part of the community does matter to me and all of the people present love the village.
My point was that you are not from our village and perhaps arent informed on just who is part time and who is full time...perhaps you could tell us
how many months a year you need to be "local"? that might clear things up so we may accurately report the status of party goers next time.
I guess we all have a different opinion of LOCALs..that'all.
this event was planned with the expat community in mind although not in any way a closed affair...most mexicanos dont drink wine and this was a
gathering so some of our new residents, visitors of residents...where full & part timers could get to know each other better. It was a nice
mix...well over half the winos present are FULL timers although not in the pictures....I was busy tasting wine and filling my face with great food to
take pictures and people were spread all over the place...perhaps the next party report needs to include a group photo, full list of who's who and
their status., wine list...did I forget anything?
Oh yeah, there were 5 perros present.
rts...you are hereby invited to the next one...bring lots of wine brother!!
[Edited on 8-6-2010 by shari]
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David K
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People are people first... the color of their skin or the language they speak doesn't make them any more special than other people, IMO.
Before the Mexicans became 'locals', it was the native Indians... So, the norteamericano (Canadian and American) Nomads are just 'newer' locals who
have made Asuncion their home... part or full time.
Here in California, on any weekend you can drive by communities where people are speaking Spanish, having parties and BBQs with Mexican music... and
you will not see 'non-Mexicans' among them... and they don't feal guilt about not having the English speakers over... nor should they. Freedom of
association... Try and see the photos from Asuncion as just people having fun... and not 'white people'...
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DENNIS
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I doubt anything said in this thread would warrent a history lesson, a lecture on morals or one for cultural awareness.
Why is everyone overreacting to what amounts to nothing?
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David K
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Putting down a nice post of a Nomad group event because someone didn't see enough 'brown' in the photos is pretty lame, don't you think Dennis?
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