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Name: Acadia City, Country: Maine, USA Sent: 1.28 PM - 3/24 2002 Australia, now there is the place I would go if I had only one choice. I am glad you are there, allowing me to continue my vicarious world travels. Wonderful pictures, as usual Ramon. I am glad the Andys of the world are in the minority.
I find this all very interesting. All your doors are open for Ramon, while you step over and ignore the homeless person in the street. Go figure. Name: Bridget City, Country: Adelaide Australia Sent: 2.20 AM - 3/24 2002 Andy you represent yourself and only yourself when you say *we* in Australia do not want Ramon here, if that was the case then no one would be hosting him, obviously you were asleep when the Olympics were on and they declared it the *Best Ever* because of our hospitality of which you know nothing about. So you f off and go get a life and I am sure there are corporate executives out there who would love to employ Ramon for his ingenuity, thrill of adventure and great marketing skills and go getter mentality, Andy you could learn a lot from Ramon. Ramon have a wonderful stay in Australia and where ever you will travel to because for one Andy out there, there are a billion people who would love to have you in their home and share your sense of adventure. Up yours Andy!! Name: Kjell City, Country: Lensvik, Norway Sent: 4.37 PM - 3/23 2002 Good luck on your journey!!! We're sorry that you could not stay with us while you were in Norway. Perhaps you'll make it to Scandinavia later? Anyway - Take care and once again good luck!!! Name: Andrzej Maciejewski City, Country: Moscow, Ontario, Canada Sent: 7.14 AM - 3/23 2002 There will always be those (like Andy) who will never see beyond a set standard. If you've seen and remember "Easy Rider" movie you will know what I mean. Whitout people like Ramon the world would be a very boring and sad place. Go ahead Ramon, do what you are doing and keep our fantasy alive! Those who dont like what you are doing are simple jelous. Anyway, we would love you to visit our Moscow (pop.60) in Ontario, Canada.
You are a disgrace Andy and it makes me wonder just how "Australian" you are. Speak for yourself when you tell Ramon that we don't want him here, and not on behalf of the "true" Australians that are more than happy for him to be doing what he's doing. The jealousy has certainly come out in your words Andy!!!. Good luck with your travels Ramon. Its an ingenious idea and I (along with the majority of Australians) wish you all the very best. Enjoy our beautiful country and the hospitality of the "nice" people here :-))
Hey Andy, if you really want to prove your point, why don't you invite Ramon to stay for a day? You can be a total jerk, not give him anything, write all about him blood sucking off of you in this message board. You could even make him sleep in your yard on the dirt (if you have a yard), and then Ramon can write about your hospitality for letting him stay for a day in your yard. My guess is Ramon would gratefully thank you for your yard and for the invitation. Andy, I think you got the message. F off! :-)
Ramon -- please dont give another thought to Angry Ant Andrew.. He certainly isnt speaking for all of Australia, and definately not me ....Just between me and u ....I think hes jealous he didnt think of Traveling the world for free before u did !! Happy journey thru-out my country and take your memories home to share with people in your own country --good luck. Name: Emma Marie City, Country: New York Sent: 4.12 AM - 3/23 2002 Wow Andy, thank God you don't represent the whole of Australia. I spent 2 months going around Oz, and found the Australians to be a very caring and hospitable group of people. I'm lucky I did not run into you. I might be laying out in the outback somewhere, never to be found. Such anger makes one wonder what you do to people!!!!! Ramon, enjoy every minute of your stay and you will continue to find what wonderful, friendly people the Australians are. Stay well. Name: Irene City, Country: Cornubia, Australia Sent: 2.53 AM - 3/23 2002 Well well well Andy, you must have been in a caring, sharing mood when you wrote that message! For you were so diplomatic, and what a charming choice of words, so convincing too! The dulcet tones still ring in my ears. I actually got out my little poem note book and scribbled down some of those beautiful expressions you shared with everybody. Very classy Andy. NOT. Enjoy your journey, Ramon :-)
You go Guy - Andy is just a narrow minded person that has a lack of soul & sense of adventure. I would do what you are doing in a heartbeat if I wasn't already locked in with a terrific job. Good luck to you - And come see me when you get to Colorado. Name: Tracey City, Country: Gosford,NSW, Australia Sent: 2.16 AM - 3/23 2002 Hi,
He is obviously from "Mars" not Australia & definately one jelous moron. Good luck to you, enjoy your stay down under & remember, we Aussi's are friendly people but i guess every city has one big loser! regards Tracey Name: andy City, Country: sydney, australia Sent: 1.44 AM - 3/23 2002 Hey free loader. The Aussie way is to support our fellow human being and not to sponge off of them. Fuck off out of OZ you scum sucker. We (Australia) DO NOT want you here in this country! If you want something then just get off your lazy arse and work for it! p.s. Fuck off, your still here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: donatella City, Country: milan, italy Sent: 9.37 PM - 3/22 2002 hello ramon, how are you? gosh..the poll.. nice idea, though I personally think they'd better put a 4th choice, that is "(ramon should do) what he considers the best for himself". anyway.. I thicked the 3rd one, because it seemed the most consistent with the original aim of your "enterprise".. I keep on reading your reports from the mailinglist, and I wish you lots of enjoyment. ciao, donatella Name: Tamar City, Country: Barcelona, Spain Sent: 8.25 PM - 3/22 2002 Hi Ramon, I was really amazed when I first read your traveling story while reading a very popular spanish magazine. You're a very smart guy, you're lucky to travel this way !!!! Just keep it up and have fun ! Greetings from Barcelona, Tamar.
wow kinda impressive, $35 for that tour.. very nice :) they just introduced your idea and your site on our local radio station. I'll go to the US next year, perhaps this is the way to travel in the future ;) keep it up! greets from germany Jens Name: Oliver City, Country: Germany Sent: 6.43 PM - 3/22 2002 this goes out 2 u Andy ... It sound kinda jealous u sittin`in the world`s famous sandpit and ramon is goin`2 see the whole without a dime in his pocket ?!?!?! Name: Oliver City, Country: Germany Sent: 6.35 PM - 3/22 2002 I`ve never heard that some1 tried 2 see the world in u`r way. It`s shurly the proof that poeople r not that kinda stonehearded. I really hope that u have a lotta interesting places 2 see and a hole lotta more interesting people 2 meet on u`r trip. Name: Monica City, Country: Melbourne Australia Sent: 10.28 AM - 3/22 2002 I agree with you Karen. I think that what Ramon is doing is like a job. He does not really have a lot of time because he does write all those reports and has to find all the places he has been invited too and then work out a schedule and then get there. So he probably works more hours than Andy. Andy should worru about his own life and let others live theirs the way they choose. Name: Karen City, Country: London, UK Sent: 9.23 AM - 3/22 2002 Andy, why is it bothering you so much what Ramon is doing? Are you also that upset by people who are travelling and all expenses being paid for by their parents or something? As those travellers are also not working for their money...don't see what all the fuss is about; Ramon and his hosts are having a good time, most people who log onto the website enjoy reading it, so I don't see any problems! And Ramon is not begging for money, it is offered to him by people who like his idea and are willing to support him. And has it ever occured to you that writing the reports every day can be seen as work? Name: andy City, Country: Sydney Australia Sent: 9.05 AM - 3/22 2002 This free loading wanker is not - r - not welcome in Australia so why is he here??? I put you in the same bracket as those scum sucking, dole bludging wastes of space scattered throughout OZ. If you want something then work for it!!!!!!!!!!!! INSERT EXPLETIVES here!
Hi Ramon,I think Greg is right. Take your time ,and I've got a address of a dutch joker you have to go and see in Ausy. He left Holland in 1950 and his family never heard from him for 40 years. Lived in the outback near Perth,but has a Computer in a shed,and lives in his 4 wheel drive. If you want a good story go and see him. dbk Tom Name: Greg James City, Country: Pemberton, Australia Sent: 2.14 AM - 3/22 2002 Ramon,
First, your idea is great! The original and the best! Second, Australia is a BIG place, with sooooo much great stuff to see. So make sure you don't hang around too long in the same area or in boring places - get moving, and see all Australia has to offer! Make sure you make it to the Top End, Tasmania, WA and New Zealand ... sorry, I forgot for a moment that it's not just the eastern-most state of Australia! Honestly, though, any *gutsy* traveller will make sure they really get around, without leaving big things unseen. The BIG things may actually also be the LITTLE things - you never know! It's a bigger task than you think to travel around this Great Southern Land - do yourself a favour and make sure you do it right! Give yourself time, before you burn out! So, like I say, get moving man! Third, I love your travel/stay 'Ethics Contract' with yourself - I can it into your reports! The day will come, though, when you are tempted to throw it in for a moment, and do something you'll regret. DON'T! Stay strong. I'm sure it takes a lot of energy to keep your standards high. If you get tired or tempted, 'Take 5 and 5' (take 5 steps back and just think for 5 minutes). Take breaks. When you come and stay with us, you can unwind, drink in nature, get away from the mad rush of the Western World and City Life, and ... RELAX! I'm sure you'll need it by then. If you need some counselling, we're here for you man! Good luck, stay safe, and be happy! :-) Cheers.
hi. fair enough ;-) i went to vote. some people have perhaps taken you seriously though as they opted for no.2 but hey, maybe they think it's funny as well. don't know if this bit would be OT here, feel free to delete it it so. back in 1997 i came to know of this (23 year old then) french guy who started his travel from the hospital he was born in (outskirts of paris). he was to travel for 1000 days with a total amount of USD1000 around the world, and arrive back where he started new year of 2000. he was one of the first people i came to know online. i knew it when he left, and he left messages when he was in india volunteering at one of mother theresa's organisation. i also got an email when he was in malacca (malaysia), but i was on my own travel then. lost touch after that, and have no idea whether he made it. i hope so.
haven't had the time to read your reports, but the latest email that popped in my mailbox for the poll just cracked me up. why? well i just had a funny feeling when it was going to come to getting sponsors for the GF to travel as well - isn't that a bit much? shouldn't australia be quite affordable? i'd probably get bashed for this opinion, but it's just too 'funny'. i'm all for all the travels you've been doing though - so keep at it. RAMON: Don't misunderstand me, it is a question in a poll, which means I am just looking for opinions. It's not a fact that I am searching for a sponsor for Irena. It's not a fact that IF she comes this way, she will travel with me. Oh no, she has a life herself too! She is in the army and can go on leave for a little little while.... And of course it's funny, otherwise I would not have asked it ;-) Name: Sylvia City, Country: Scotland Sent: 11.21 PM - 3/20 2002 Hi Ramon
My real reason for writing was to ask if you still have the "Let Me Stay For A Day Gift" from your present host to your next host?
By the amount of invitations Ramon received in Oz the Big Bang Party will be in 2004 So plenty of time to book your airtline ticket to Sydney
Brian, i WILL look you up when i get to SA. Even if the lmsfad team is jealous and don't come up with the details, i'll gues i will find you. :-) Ron: If you get to talk to Channel 9, ask them to throw in a couple off tickets! I know some people from the Netherlands, SA, US, who would love to be a part of the BIG bang. Could be a nice item for Channel 9 :-)
To Brett, Brian and all other future members of the Board of Supporters! Nice idea, it's good to see so many people supporting Ramon on his trips far away for us Dutchies... Now we know for certain he's not coming back real soon! ;) Somewhere it's relief to know he's not at his own...
Ramon,
I think an approach would be met with approval, but that would depend on them and not just guesswork on our part .Just an idle thought, for what it's worth? How are your legs holding out on these bitumen strip roads out in the Aussie Bush Country, or is it lifts all the way. Seize the moment as is appropriate, Mate. Try to get to PERTH, WA, if you haven't done that yet. You won't regret it, I promise you. Best regards. G & T.(Crescent Songs). ~#;¬{o> Name: Ron City, Country: Sydney Sent: 1.03 PM - 3/19 2002 Well .........who knows lol Ill have to talk to channel 9 first Name: Ron (kanga) Roos City, Country: Australia Sent: 9.33 AM - 3/19 2002 When Ramon finishes his Oz experience there will be a big party in Sydney We will invite all houseguest and sponsors. He will go out with a BIG bang……… Ron
Sydney www.dutch.net.au RAMON: I even heard that Ron is going to pay the entire bill, haha! Name: Brian City, Country: Durban, South Africa Sent: 6.11 AM - 3/19 2002 Hi all
Where do I start? Martin, thanks for the invite and the offer. It would be fun to meet up with you guys there in Netherlands, the backup team, and of course, the Board of Supporters from all over. Martin, and Bret, if you are ever in SA, then you MUST look me up. Ramon, Gerben, Munk, and the Team can give you my details. If they are not too jealous... :-) I've just bought a house, and moved in last week. There is more space than there was when Ramon was here. Bret, thanx for your compliment. Also, your comments about Munk and his team are so true. We must support them too. The backup team are like the producers and backstage staff in a TV show, movie, or theatre production. They are absolutely crucial, but virtually never seen. Anyone for a beer? Sala kahle Brian
Hi Ramon! I began to follow your website just before I planned a cross-country car trip from Florida to California. We drove a 1961 Volkswagen Beetle. Your website helped inspire us in a wierd way. I continued to read it when I lived in LA and always thought about starting my own travel site. Finally, I moved to New York after 9/11 (not what most people would do!) and worked there for a few months. During that time, I became even more active in internet travel sites. Eventually, I founded a travel community with a friend in Ecuador. It's called UNUM and it is latin for ALL. We post links to your site there and many of our members are also fans!! Take care and good luck in Oz!! Don't forget to stay with us when you are in Florida. Joao Paglione Name: Martin City, Country: Roden, Netherlands Sent: 2.07 AM - 3/19 2002 Bret and Brian: You know you are welcome at Ramon's place when his 'project' is over (i gues he could go on for ever). If that time comes, please let me know, i'll buy you guys a beer. Maybe 2. One day i will go to SA and the USA. Maybe i need a place to sleep ;-) Name: Bret City, Country: CA,USA Sent: 11.31 PM - 3/18 2002 Brian,
Now if there is some way to buy the backup team a beer, or beverage of their choice. You know, just to smooth things out. We can't be upsetting the back up team. I'm open for suggestions. As always, happy trails Ramon, always looking forward to your next report. Brian, keep those good posts coming. Name: Brian City, Country: Durban, South Africa Sent: 12.24 PM - 3/18 2002 Hi all
Bret, I laughted at your description of us:- "Board Members"! Good one, Bret. Doesn't that seem odd, we know virtually nothing about each other, only that we all support Ramon and all he does. Hail! The start of the Let-me-stay-for-a-day Board of Supporters. How about a mission statement? Mmmmmm, "Our mission is to support and encourage Ramon when it's needed, and even when it's not needed, and to defend his actions in the face of criticism." Sounds cool, hey! :-) Keep going, Ramon, your reports are always facinating, always professional, and always entertaining.
I just read the article in the South China Morning Post magazine about you (it was published yesterday). Too bad you couldn't stay longer in Hong Kong, there is so much to see in this amazing city. I run a record label in Hong Kong and the same woman (Fionnualla) interviewed me awhile back for the SCMP. Name: Bret City, Country: CA,USA Sent: 11.35 AM - 3/15 2002 I really want to say thank you to Jan and Joke for including me in their post. I was quite tickled when I read it. You really are special people, and it shows throught that wonderful son of yours. Of course I'm not going to stop here, because I also want to give a shout out to my fellow board members, Sylvia, Joan, Brian, Donatella, Munk, Gerben (waiting for that report), and all others who's names escape me at this moment. It's good to see you all here. To everyone else new to the board, as you can see there are some great people here who are sharing Ramons Adventure. Welcome and enjoy. Munk,
Bret
Small world! I know Stan Fung's sister! :) Name: Mischa City, Country: Zwolle, the Netherlands Sent: 2.04 PM - 3/14 2002 I wonder what's wrong with those people that keep writing that your project sucks... I just took a quick tour down this messageboard, but they seem to appear every few days. Why bother, guys? There's plenty of room on the internet where jealous fellows like you don't get frustrated by another one's creativity... Name: Janske City, Country: Bergeijk, The Netherlands Sent: 12.25 PM - 3/14 2002 God, I thought you were the blond one and I the brunette, but now it feels the other way around! Thanks anyway! Name: Janske City, Country: Bergeijk, The Netherlands Sent: 11.16 AM - 3/14 2002 Oh so true, Martin! Although I know for sure where Ramon got it's idea for the worldtravel, now I wonder if he hadn't been able to go sooner if the K's Choice song had thesame impact on him then! Anyway, this is going to have to be his 'lijflied'! (Ramon, help me out, what's that in english?) RAMON: That's "life song", Janske. ;-) Yüklə 1,59 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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