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Country: Ireland Sent: 8.06 PM - 7/10 2001 Probably Hotmail is know for all spamming mails? Just try another mailbox like gmx.co.uk or something. Name: C.B. Country: USA Sent: 7.16 PM - 7/10 2001 Ramon,
My letters are returned to me with the following explanation: “The recipient does not accept mails from hotmail.com over foreign mailservers” Name: Niamh Country: Cork Sent: 5.17 PM - 7/10 2001 Ron, is that an invite? Name: toni Country: stray scot in ireland Sent: 5.17 PM - 7/10 2001 hey ramon, just to say thanks- my mother downloaded one of the photos of me & was well impressed to see someone thinks i'm a very nice girl (grin). i haven't seen her for about 6 months so she had probably forgotten what i look like sien jou toni ps ronnie fernandez are you inviting niamh to go visit? Name: rebecca Country: ireland Sent: 5.00 PM - 7/10 2001 There is obviously two sides to this story and we will never know the whole truth but enough allready, Shit happens! Lets just enjoy the rest of the journey where ever it may lead! Name: Pete Country: Northern Ireland Sent: 6.23 PM - 7/9 2001 Hi Ramon, Hope the media has not put you off staying for a while in Northern Ireland - I can gaurantee you will enjoy your visit. If you are staying with locals they will be able to advise you on where, and where not to go, and you will be as safe if not safer than in many other parts of the world. Hope to see you if you stop off in Larne Cheers Pete Name: Journo Jim Country: Dublin, Ireland Sent: 5.39 PM - 7/9 2001 Good man , Ramon! You made it all the way to Northern Ireland! you could have picked a better time of year, of course, as it is always tense there around mid-July, but do enjoy yourself and enjoy the countryside and the people, both of which are mostly beautiful and not like the media image of terror and war. Northern Ireland is possibly the most maligned country in Europe. I just hope that by turning up during the marching season, it does not spoil your enjoyment of a strange and special place. Catch you later, Jim Name: Nicole Bourque Country: Canada Sent: 4.58 PM - 7/9 2001 Bravo Ramon. I am a 62 year old grandma from Montréal, Québec, which is the only french province in Canada. I enjoy reading you everyday adventure in the world. I like your quotings on life, you are a very bright young man. I wouldn't mind having you for a son. I hope you will visit us in Québec. Happy travelling.. Bon voyage!!!!!!! Name: Quirine Country: Netherlands Sent: 11.19 AM - 7/9 2001 Hi Ramon, ff in het nederlands hoor. je hebt echt een te gekke site en ik wens je nog veel plezier en zal zeker je reis blijven volgen! I was stunned by the idea of you walking for 6 hours through London! ramon, enjoy every minute of this wonderful time. and keep in mind: 'make new friend, but keep the old' do not forget about your friends back here in this "kikkerlandje"!! Name: Sophie Country: Brussels, Belgium Sent: 10.54 AM - 7/9 2001 Dear Ramon, You are doing great! Stay yourself, believe in yourself and have fun. Please ignore dumb messages because when you stayed with me I noticed no arrogance whatsoever. And have these people never gotten drunk before - they should just get a life! Take care of yourself ok? And if you ever need another place to say here, you are more than welcome to come back. Kindest regards, Sophie Name: Nina Country: Panama Sent: 1.25 AM - 7/9 2001 "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.-- Mark Twain. Name: Bret Country: USA Sent: 1.10 AM - 7/9 2001 Andy in Heath Hays,UK RIGHT ON!! I'm enjoying every bit of Ramons travels and learning lots along the way. Sad to see we have a bunch of whiners here in the USA. Just ignore them and they'll go away. Question for Ramon: How many miles do you expect to get out of one pair of shoes? Just curious. Keep on truckin Ramon. Name: Larry Country: Canada Sent: 12.59 AM - 7/9 2001 What a fantastic idea Ramon! I have been on your site for over an hour (I have a 1440 modem) and will come back to spend a few more hours there. Very interesting stuff. Adventure IS ALIVE and well in the year 2001! All the best!
Hi Ramon, hi all of you, hanging on the messageboard. I think Ramon is doin' a great thing. Enjoy your trip and keep in touch with all the nice spots you reach! "the masel" Name: Andy Country: Heath Hayes, UK Sent: 7.38 PM - 7/8 2001 Its been a while since I communicated Ramon, so Hi! Mom & dad say Hi too! How are you enjoying Ireland? I would just like to say to any cynics out there, like the Yanks previously referred to, that you have no idea what Ramon is like until you have met him so lay off him! For your information, he was the model guest and his company was a pleasure. He was a guest in our house, but he still offered to do things and always left things as he found them. Sorry if I am going on a bit but I feel very aggravated that anyone can criticise him. Also, it was said that he may be getting caught up in all the media attention and 'stardom', but that is simply not the case and, anyway, who wouldn't? I just wish people on this Earth would stop being so negative and always looking for negatives. This concept is ingenious and extremely positive, why don't you look at it as such and not pick faults?!?! Right, now i've got that off my chest I would just like to say Good luck for the rest of your travels and I hope to see you again someday. Regards, Andy Name: Jasper Country: The Netherlands Sent: 6.27 PM - 7/8 2001 To Merlin, United Kingdom Thanks for you advise, no more errors :) Name: Alex Country: Thailand Sent: 6.16 PM - 7/8 2001 I have made my invitation to you. I don't think you can make your way here(South East Asia) by this year.Anyway i really hoping to see you here staying at my house and listen to your story,if you can make it here.Maybe i can have the chance to meet you in a few years time.Good Luck Name: Pat Country: UK Sent: 12.38 PM - 7/8 2001 My final point on the matter that Ramon is free-loading and lazy is that this is what the project is meant to be, surely? It's slightly tongue-in-cheek much like the one of Ramon's favorite American sites: sendmeadollar.com. There is something refreshingly honest about that American sense of forthrightness and humor. Just a note to Onno Vandelaak - I think she meant to write "craic" [meaning good fun] instead of "crack" which has a different meaning. Take care all of you and look after Ramon. P Name: Onno Vandelaak Country: Ireland Sent: 10.09 AM - 7/8 2001 To all future hosts......... Ramon realy behaved himself!!!!!! and was great crack
The location list has not been updated since April 29 'as it says'. New invitations go directly into my database, typing them on the site will take too much time. I am still looking for a solution. Ramon. Name: Jean Mier-Bölinger Country: Germany Sent: 7.49 AM - 7/7 2001 We confirmed our invitation yesterday but do not see it on the locations list. Has my son confirmed it correct ly? Please advise. Name: DD Country: Ireland Sent: 3.37 AM - 7/7 2001 Hey Raymond, I think I saw you swimming yesterday, July 6, at Dog's beach. Was that you? Name: Merlin Country: United Kingdom Sent: 11.38 PM - 7/6 2001 To Jasper in The Netherlands: The latest service pack for IE5.5 (update) changes your Advanced Internet Options. Do stop the bugging-erros, go to 'tools' - 'internet options' - 'advanced' and make sure you have the "Disable script debugging"-box checked. This will end all the errors you get. I wish you happy surfings! Name: Bret Country: USA Sent: 11.25 PM - 7/6 2001 Ramon,
Thanks for the link to this messageboard. I'm sorry I missed out on all the flack over the June 30th report. I went back to reread it and I feel empathy for you and your host. It's the alcohol. I hope things have been "smoothed" over with Niamh and Fiona. They really seem like great people. As are all the people that invite you into their homes. It really speaks well of humanity, especially in these selfish times. This is a great learning experience for all. The opinions of others, either rational or irrational help us learn about one another. This is all Good Ramon! Keep on truckin. Name: Jasper Country: Ntherlands Sent: 11.06 PM - 7/6 2001 I just installed the latest service pack for IE5.5 from the Microsoft website, and somehow I get a lot of error messages when opening you site? something about a incorrect end of line... ";".... What should I do? PS: Sometimes I can't read your reports 'cos of these errors. Name: Sandi Country: Canada Sent: 8.05 PM - 7/6 2001 Ramon,
I've enjoyed "sharing" your trip since you started. Your reports are so much fun to read BECAUSE your English is not quite 100% - I love that! And I appreciate that it must take alot of extra effort to do this in English instead of your mother tongue. I've got to get back to work, but I'll continue to follow your journey. Take care! (and watch out for those wild women - they'll get you in trouble every time!) Name: Juut Country: The Netherlands Sent: 5.04 PM - 7/6 2001 Hee, Ramon, you're still doing great! Go for it and I know you won't let anybody interrupt your way of life. Let them be. You are strong enough, I know that for sure! So, enjoy every minute and please take care. Lots'o'love, juut Name: Neutral Country: UK Sent: 10.57 AM - 7/6 2001 This was hilarious Ramon ...."Thas still no answer to me question. If yer travelling the world, whot the feck a ye doing in fecking Coachford?" Name: Rebecca Country: Dublin, Ireland Sent: 10.37 AM - 7/6 2001 Hea Ramon, I don't know how long your planning to spend in Ireland but if your still here you really should make your way to the Beach Party at Donnabate beach, Dublin on 4th August, there always a great experience. Take Care! Name: GurkForceOne Country: Italy Sent: 9.25 AM - 7/6 2001 hi there
Why the hell do u spend time typing silly and so naif critics on Ramon's supposed arrogance (by the way do u know him so well, or you've read just a line on one of his reports?). What I mean is that you must have enjoyed alot this forum and these reports: finally you had a chance to take out all that rage you have (where u mistreated by your mum?). If you did not liked what Ramon said or wrote during an hangover, why didn't you just skip the line or change website instead of taking the time to ruin someone's experience 'round the globe?... I mean I'm really looking forward to know what are the reasons that take all of this people to write about something that they do not care about (in fact you want him back home) On the first place you practically say that maybe Ramon got too much into this 'star' thing and should be 'more an individual' and then you say that his words are a public offense and shouldn't have been written on this website (like as he was a public figure); if you understand what I mean, don't you think it is a bit of contraddiction. It is all Ramon's personal experience 'round the world and his reports are personal opinions and experiences, so why take the time to spend some words against him. If you do not like it, well move out of the way, this is his website, not your baby-pool and I personally find interesting to read opinions on places he goes to and not 'public politically correct declarations on country well approved general situation'. On the other hand I'd like to say that you're saying that u're speaking for the whole US (and I found this a bit offensive), while I know so many people from NY and LA that surely will at least be able to speak in a proper manner and that are wonderfull individuals who do not spend all of their time ruining other people experiences by spreading negative words based on NO knowledge of the person. As u USerians would say: 'Don't give me that folks!' Enjoy life and be interested in other opinions and cultures, it will make your life better! Lots of love XXX kiss kiss kiss :) P.S.: America is a big continent not only USA GurkForceOne And by the way I expect you all at the next G8
Ramon, I enjoy your reports very much! Everyday at lunch I try to keep up with your traveling, it's really great reading. I am not going on a holiday for a long time, so I luv it! Great question for all the message posters here: "If a trainstation is where the train stops, what is a work station?" Au revoir! Name: Nina Country: Panama Sent: 12.15 AM - 7/6 2001 I know people’s feelings were hurt. Everyone was, and is attacking each other with bitter words. But you know what? It’s a shame, it’s a big shame. There are so many people in this world who are starving, who are homeless, jobless, who have no freedom. And here are people, who have the luxury to even have a computer, saying all these mean things day after day. Why don’t we take a moment to give thanks to God for the home you live in, the food on your table, the job you have. Why waste time dwelling over something that has already happened and cannot be changed? Look around you and see the lovely positive things in your life. Instead of wasting energy being mad and angry, do something nice for someone who needs help. And you will see how much better you will all feel. Relax and take it easy. Sometimes life is to short. Please, let’s stop all the attacks, bitter words and arguing. I know you can do it. Thank you. Name: LYNCH Country: IRELAND Sent: 11.33 PM - 7/5 2001 HI RAMON ,IF YA WANT I'LL BE YOUR CADDY.I'M SURE YOU GET PISSED OFF WITH THAT BIG RUG-SACK,,,,,,,,,I NEEED A HOLIDAY! Name: Karen Country: Texas - USA Sent: 10.44 PM - 7/5 2001 Ramon - your trip out to the islands was great. Your reports are getting better all the time - it's like we are there with you! And the photos of Ireland are just gorgeous. I hope I'll get to visit there someday. Take your time and enjoy it - like you said this is the time of your life - why rush it? There are so many people to meet and places to see!
Ramon,
look fine to me. I know it's not always easy when english is not your marternal language( my maternal language is french).So you continue and do your best and forget the rest. Good luck!! Isabelle Name: Sharlini Sent: 4.42 PM - 7/5 2001 You said it, Belinda! I think Ramon has every right to do what he wants with his messageboard. The Irish horse is dead, let's stop flogging it. Live and learn. Name: Adam Country: Australia Sent: 4.27 PM - 7/5 2001 I've just found out about this site and what you are doing and I have to say what a great idea. I've been going through the old reports and the one where you were on air with kiss fm in london was brilliant. Don't listen to the people saying bad things about you as they are just just wishing they were in your shoes. Just remember you can only please some of the people some of the time, Not all of the people all of the time. Stay safe and don't do anything I wouldn't do Name: Belinda Country: Rotterdam Sent: 4.14 PM - 7/5 2001 I think Ramon has all rights to remove certain messages from his messageboard. I found some of them pretty insulting, so Ramon you have my vote! We all should be glad Ramon has put up this messageboard anyway. Now stop bugging around about that little thing and enjoy the rest. Name: John McCaffrey Country: Coachford, Co Cork Sent: 3.56 PM - 7/5 2001 My fault Alan, I have no internet connection at home Name: Alan MacDonald Country: Waterford, Ireland Sent: 3.53 PM - 7/5 2001 Hi,
Hey Ramon, just wondering when you are putting up some more reports. Not too busy drying dishes, I hope! [duck] [grin]
rgds, Alan Name: Kieran Country: Donegal Sent: 12.53 PM - 7/5 2001 Can't believe that reports are disappearing from your message board don't you think you leave the messages and not try and monopolise opinions?????? Name: rebecca Country: ireland Sent: 10.11 AM - 7/5 2001 Well said Pat, I too hope that Ramon dosen't feel the need to censor his reports. Name: sonja Country: austria Sent: 9.54 AM - 7/5 2001 i have read your comment on fairness and your english in your report of monday the 5th july. I hope it doesen´t get too bad because i know from several internet forums that there are some not so nice people in the net. their only hobby is to comment everything and search for failures or make a good thing bad. i hate these people because i still believe that the internet can be used to make a better word. But as a person i don´t know has said: "the internet is a living picture of the whole society - and so as in real life in internet there are also bad people, bad thoughts, jalouse people...." so don´t worry, the people who are telling nice things aren´t so loud as the other ones but they are the majority!!!! hugs and kisses sonja Name: L.S.O.M. Country: Malaysia Sent: 4.21 AM - 7/5 2001 I learned to wash dishes when I am three, get drunk at the age of 6, play politics at 7 and still wondering what's going on the other side of the world. This site teaches me about PEOPLE presently probing into Ireland. Do not censored any article but L.et S.ynchronize O.ur M.ind for better reception. Ramon, Malaysia welcomes you. Take care always. Name: Nina Country: Panama Sent: 3.54 AM - 7/5 2001 Ramon, your july 2 report was very very nice, and very descriptive. It made me feel as if I were there. And the pictures are just so beautiful. Thank you for sharing all this with me and everyone. Have fun and stay safe and happy. Name: Menno Country: Holland Sent: 8.16 PM - 7/4 2001 To Patricia: Ramon stayed with a good friend of mine in Holland.
If people offer him more, can't you read his appreciation for it between the lines? Go, Ramon, Go! PS: If those people are so bothered by Ramon's writing, why do they keep coming back here all the time? Just to create discussions? For them I'd really say: GET A LIFE yourself! Name: Ramon Stoppelenburg Country: Galway, Ireland Sent: 7.47 PM - 7/4 2001 Please don't use this messageboard to provoke other people's culture, just reply on my writings, correct me if I'm wrong. We don't need to take politics this far. Got to go, I just voluntered to do some dishes here.
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, And remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly & clearly; and listen to others, even the dull & ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud & aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain & bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing future of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness. Beyond wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees & the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. ~ Max Ehrmann, 1927 ~ Name: Pat Country: UK Sent: 7.35 PM - 7/4 2001 Paricia - that is quite strong stuff you accuse Ramon of. Now, do you really know he hasn't offered to wash the dishes? It might be true, and it appears to be the case, that Ramon has been overwhelmed and seduced by all the media attention. This is perfectly normal - it's hard to resist the full-on star treatment he has been given: ie, limos to and from the studio, adulation from the presenter and audience, free meals at top restaurants, etc. I guess that the grim reality of then hanging around with ordinary people getting drunk on a Saturday night would seem a bit tedious and annoying. However, everybody - even those who proclaim to have the toughest skin - is sensitive, and the criticism that Ramon is getting now in Ireland must be shocking and embarrasing. The whole world is basically reading how he supposedly "insulted" his hosts. I'm sure he would like to turn back the clock. Can't we find it within us to forgive him? Or is he our own "personal Jesus"...to be crucified for his outspokeness and honesty? I also seen as one who is embittered with my own country, ie, Ireland because I dare to speak out the failings I find within it. Failings such as: for such a spiritual and Catholic country, it seems few people have the desire to show compassion and forgiveness. I just called it small-town minds. And it's that very reason that I'm so glad that I live in Britain. Frankly, the mentality of the place would send me crazy. Don't worry Ramon - you are only human. It seems that this is a sin in many peoples' eyes. P. Yüklə 1,59 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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