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Sent: 11.18 AM - 8/23 2002 Sounds like you met up with a good one in Lew. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall during your long conversation. Whatever happens with this Vicky person happens. You know who you are and what you are. Perhaps she had the wrong expectations of your visit. Maybe she figures her road to fame is by being the anti-Ramon. Sad.
Hi everybody, I can't believe that a person can invite someone to stay with them as a guest, knowing that they have no money, transport or other means by which to make life easier, and then say to the media that they "used" them during the stay!
Cheers and keep on cranking, Ramon! Name: Belinda City, Country: Hobart Tasmania Sent: 10.42 AM - 8/22 2002 Hi Ramon
RAMON: This lady you mentioned is my ex-host Vickie Curtis who invited me to stay at her place in Hobart last Monday. Appearantle she did not enjoy it that much, because she called the Mercury newspaper as soon as she dropped me off in the city centre the next day. The newspaper contacted me about it and she stated to them that I left her home in a mess, I was uncommunicative, ungrateful and that I "used" her. "I wish to confirm the view that this guy is a free loader," she had said to the newspaper. "Maybe my expectations were too high ... I expected a polite housetrained young man with a mature outlook ... instead I got the opposite." The newspaper decided not to run a story about it because they had their own reservations about Ms Curtis' claims, and her right to make them as _ after all _ she did volunteer her home and hospitality. Then it seems that Ms Curtis jumped to the phone to call the radio station and then brag about me and how terrible I seem to have been. What fascinates me the most is that Ms Curtis NEVER has contacted me about the things that bothered her. I will extend my opinions this all in the report of August 21, coming up soon. Until now I have not heard anything from the lady personally. So maybe she does kick on media attention, as you will find out in my report of August 19 too.
Hi Ramon, Still having trouble with your GMX addresses--mine keep 'bouncing'--but I managed to get in touch with the Mercury reporter in Hobart. No story is being run, apparently. For more info phone me at
Hey Ramon Linda's account of your supper has me laughing. Not to be rude, but because I've had exactly the same experience. Thai green curry is wonderful, if not too hot. But then, "too" is a relative term, and some people have leather-lining in their gut. :-) Ramon, I hope the after-effects were not too bad. Can you taste again? :-) Just kidding. You keep well, and continue with that great reporting. Hamba kahle Brian
Hi Brian
Actually, I discovered that Ramon only *thinks* he's had a hot curry before! I asked if he like hot curries, then picked up some thai green chicken curry and beef rendang. i'm afraid it nearly blew his head off. and he didn't believe me when i told him it was no hotter than usual. We've got tough stomachs here in Tasmania! Anyway, I made up for it with some cooling mango sorbet, so things settled down. Sorry again, Ramon! Linda
G'DAY RAMON, HOW THE BUM RECOVERED FROM THE BIKE RIDE? THAT GREEN STUFF IS CALLED "MIDOURI" AND IT WILL KILL A BROWN DOG. ANYWAY I GOT THAT JOB AND I'M ABOUT TO FLY TO THE GULF OF CARPENTARIA, KARUMBA, SO I'LL CATCH U LATER. FAT FLAP THE BIKER. Name: Acadia City, Country: Maine, USA Sent: 10.58 PM - 8/21 2002 Yup, nice pic for the desktop. Thanks.
Ramon, Thanks for the gorgeous sunset picture. Passed it to friends, to everyone at work, and family. They all love it. :) Name: panya City, Country: Thailand Sent: 3.42 PM - 8/21 2002 Hello....... well come to Thailand Name: Brian City, Country: Durban, South Africa Sent: 6.25 AM - 8/21 2002 Hi Linda
What did you feed Ramon last night? Cooked pumpkin? Or chicken with apricots? He prefers not to eat these things, I discovered last year. Don't feel too bad, no-one eats everything. Ramon, it was odd to see you in the snow in that pic, we also have winter here, but it's 27 degrees and sunny today. Keep strong, Ramon, it's only about two weeks and you'll be resting (read drinking) with Munk and Gerben again. And it will be a well-deserved rest. Hamba kahle Brian
Hello
Well, if Qantas hasn't done its usual trick of delaying flights to and from Hobart, Ramon should be almost back in Melbourne by now. I dropped him at the airport after a much too brief visit to Tasmania - he could have spent the whole six months here, and still not be finished! At least he got to go up the mountain, like every tourist in Hobart - the snow was just a lucky bonus. And believe what I'm sure he'll say in his report - it was FREEZING up there!! It was a bit unreal finally meeting him after following the exploits on this site, but, Ramon, you're doing it well. I can understand you being a bit impatient to get home for that hard-earned rest. Of course, once you're there you'll just want to head off again, I'll bet. There's no cure for itchy feet - especially not after an experience like this. Sorry for poisoning you with dinner last night, but just remember - everything is bigger and hotter in Australia! Stay well. Linda Name: Bella City, Country: Townsville Australia Sent: 7.45 AM - 8/20 2002 Hi all. Need to set things right about Bootmen. It starred Adam Garcia not Andy. Adam is Australian and much younger. Regards to you Ramon. I have been following your journey daily. Hope you have a well deserved rest when you leave our shores. Name: Gail City, Country: Launceston, Tasmania Sent: 5.57 AM - 8/20 2002 Hi Ramon, Forgot to ask, how is Kimbal's work holding out?
Hello everybody. We have just had the pleasure of hosting Ramon for a couple of days and now our life has returned to normal (more hectic than while he was here!). At least we were able to have a rest while he caught up on the mountains, and I say again, mountains of email/website/photo duties to be attended to. Ramon's "travellers life" is certainly not all fun and games, more like bad backs, dirty clothes, overwhelming correspondence, media circus after circus, and an occasional quiet moment when not playing "Guest"! We found him to be a true wit, all the time mindful of his guest role, and although he probably may never pass this way again, we would certainly love to see him again. Happy Trails, Ramon.....
Andy Garcia is Australian? RAMON: No, he is from Cuba. Name: Rob City, Country: UK / NZ Sent: 7.54 PM - 8/18 2002 Hi Ramon, You might find my web organisation useful on your travels. It lists places where you can help out at places like farms in exchange for a bed and meals. It's called Help Exchange, find it at www.helpx.net Name: Joan City, Country: USA Sent: 2.54 AM - 8/18 2002 Hi Ramon, I wanted to again commend you on such great stories and photos. I've spent the last few hours catching up on your travelogue and photos. But then I had to search back to March reports, when you visited the Newcastle area of the West Central Coast. Why? Because this afternoon on T.V. I watched a really good movie. "Bootmen", filmed and located in Newcaste steel mills. I seemed to have recalled you had visited the area so I had to go back and find them. Great Aussie movie staring the Aussie Andy Garcia, good story, and excellent music and dancing, if anyone wants to catch it. I never heard of it before today when it aired on an HBO cable channel. The dancing really is incredible!! Some web links, hope they don't get nixed. :-) Just passing info about a neat movie about a place where Ramon has visited. http://www.foxsearchlight.com/production/bootmenwed.html http://www.boxoff.com/issues/aug00/bootmen.html Cheers,
Name: Maria City, Country: Belgrade, Yugoslavia Sent: 12.10 PM - 8/17 2002 I am in loved in traveling and i admire people who travel a lot. But....you fascinate me complitely!!! You are young, you travel a lot and don't spend alot of money! Your idea about "invitation" is perfect!! I'm jelous:))) Just kiding! Good luck and have some fun for all of us! Greetings from Yugoslavia! Name: Brian City, Country: Durban, South Africa Sent: 10.38 AM - 8/17 2002 Thank you, Ramon. I am genuinely honoured. Really. Brian
City, Country: USA Sent: 4.36 AM - 8/17 2002 Ramon,
You are a tickler and a tease lately. :-) Cheers,
Name: Ramon City, Country: Tasmania at the moment Sent: 3.37 AM - 8/17 2002 To explain the message below for those who missed it. Just for a day or two this messageboard was renamed into the Brianboard (of course caused by the many contributions of South African Brian). Of course that was just a temporary joke! In September there will be some major changes on this website and I can already reveal to you all that the "Board of Supporters" as how the frequest messagers call themself, will get their OWN thing... I'll keep you posted! Name: Joan City, Country: USA Sent: 5.26 PM - 8/16 2002 Brian, the Brianboard does have a nice ring to it. I like it. :-) Sala kahle!
Ramon?!
Huh? What the...! Brianboard?! Ramon, I'm at a loss for words. I'm flattered, I think. Jeez, it's wierd. Is this a hint that I'm here too often? Or is this for someone else? Is there something particular that I should say? I'm quite flabberghasted, and gobsmacked! At first I thought you'd managed to use the IP address to identify us, and personalise the board. Then I saw what Joan and Donatella had to say, and, well, I really did have eyes like saucers! Ramon, you are clearly in a more relaxed mode now, after the last week or so in the Wayward bus, and now in Taz. It's great. Who gave you this idea? What in the world inspired it? Anyway, what I really did intend to say, is that it's good, no, it's wonderful, that you went to Todd's school as a live specimen for his "show and tell". He must have been bubbling with pride and excitement. That was a really kind thing to do. You should also be full of pride. The reports will be an absloute must-read for all. You have shown, yet again, that you are a genuinely considerate person. You have returned the favour to your hosts in a way that cannot really be measured, but surely will be appreciated and remembered. There is immense value in what you did, even if was only for ten minutes. Well done. Really. Well, ..., that still boggles the mind. Brianboard! Have a good time in Taz, Ramon, and try to avoid getting bitten by a 'Devil. Hamba kahle. Message
City, Country: utrecht, netherlands Sent: 3.10 PM - 8/16 2002 I discovered your page because it's practically next to mine on the "reisverhalen-australie.pagina.nl" I did a traineeship in Brisbane for 5 months and it was funny to read about the similiraties. eating cheap pasta in one of the bassment malls and I also did a sandsurfing trip with the same tourguide as you ("Barry"). You are getting more famous, while I travel Europe I've met one who told me about the site. Name: donatella City, Country: milano, italy Sent: 10.42 AM - 8/16 2002 my congrats for the message.. ops.. brianboard idea! it made me smile!! :D ciao, dona Sent: 10.02 AM - 8/16 2002 Ramon
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www.dutch.net.au Name: John City, Country: Costa Mesa, Ca USA Sent: 6.27 AM - 8/16 2002 I've been trying to keep upwith your travels, I really enjoy going over the emails. The time it must take to prepare them. It takes me so long just to go through one with all the photos and all. If and when you get to CA, you'll be put up for as long as you need, not to mention Disneyland, oh I mean the beach! Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your updates. John Name: Joan City, Country: USA Sent: 4.56 AM - 8/16 2002 Brianboard?????? Name: Ellery Kuhn City, Country: Sacramento, California, USA Sent: 1.42 AM - 8/16 2002 Enjoyed seeing photos and reading about our close friend, Louis down under with you on the Waywardbus. You should know that Louis is quite the traveler himself and, yes, he does probably snore respectfully. Name: LSOM City, Country: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Sent: 6.06 PM - 8/15 2002 Hi Ramon, Thanks! Its great to learn something good about Australia this 6 months. Love to emulate a living legend. Mind teaching me to smoke a cigeratte and drink alcohol. (different country=different brand=different taste) Whats a life? I hope I can be gentle and patience as you. Take care. I 'll be around. As always, LSOM. Name: David & Sue City, Country: Langwarrin, Victoria Sent: 7.14 AM - 8/15 2002 Hi one and all. Sue & I have just got back from dropping Ramon off at Melbourne Airport, for his flight to Tassie, after having had the pleasure of his company for the past 24 hours. Firstly, to anyone contemplating the thought of "inviting" Ramon to stayforaday....Do it!
My oldest son Todd had asked me to ask Ramon if he could take Ramon to school as his "show and tell"! Some of these "knockers" should perhaps try taking into account what Ramon had experienced in the last few weeks in regards to negativity from the odd writer and his own feelings, (how tired and emotional would you be after nearly 6 months of travelling the way he is!!! CUT THE GUY SOME SLACK!!!!!!!I witnessed first hand as he spent hours updating his website, sorting out photo's and captions, replying to emails etc....... More like hard work then a holiday to me!!) Anyway I asked Ramon if he would mind doing this for my son and he didn't hesitate to say yes. The look of joy on my sons face as he got to introduce Ramon to his teacher and classmates will be with me forever. To see the way Ramon spoke to and fielded questions from 25-30 nine year olds was amazing. Due to having to get Ramon to a photo shoot and to the airport he could only speak to the children for 10 minutes but let me tell you that he has probably inspired at least half of these kids to realise anything really is possible! Ramon informed me after he left the room that that was the first time he had been in an Australian classroom. It really is a shame that it will probably be his last as he leaves our shores in a few weeks. He jokingly said he could go on the "school circuit" talking to children......Ramon is a real peoples person and he is living proof that "Anything is possible"! You are a living legend Ramon! I hope one day that our paths may cross again. Until that time Take care, Don't change & Thank You. David, Sue (& the tribe, Todd 9, Jarrod 6, Bailey 6, Joshua 4) Name: Brian City, Country: Durban, South Africa Sent: 6.30 AM - 8/15 2002 Hi Greg
As you may know, and Ramon does know, South Africa is a country of many cultures. One of the "tribes" / cultures/ whatever is Zulu. This is one of the three most spoken languages in SA. "Sala kahle" is Zulu for "stay well". "Hamba kahle" is Zulu for "go well". "Well" can read "safely". It is polite in the Zulu culture to say this to people when you part ways, or finish chatting. I am white English, but I use these expressions sometimes to show respect. For reference, the only (I think) black family that hosted Ramon in South Africa (Stellenbosch) was a Xhosa family, I believe. They are from the same historical root as the Zulus. Interestingly, most of the so-called "black on black" violence that you may hear about is between Zulus and Xhosas. Our government (ANC) is predominantly Xhosa, hence the intense rivalry with the IFP, who are Zulu. Ramon, did you pick up any of this while you were here? I hope that you did, since it might help with the ROW understanding how we live in a country that is represented in the international media as being so terrible. But then, with your wonderful reports, anyone who followed you thru SA will appreciate the truth about our incredible country. Hamba kahle Brian
City, Country: Pemberton, WA Sent: 2.16 AM - 8/15 2002 Ok, Brian, spill the beans... What the heck does 'Sala kahle' mean?
MJ gives Cynthia a prize-we live in a great city! I think this website is a prize.. :) Name: Joan City, Country: USA Sent: 1.28 AM - 8/14 2002 Hi Ramon, I have a request for you to consider for your page. When reading your reports, at the end you have "Back to index >>". Would you consider adding a "Next" option, so when reading a bunch, we can just go the next report versus back to the index each time? Sometimes you update many days at once and it would be very convenient to just select "Next". Also, sometimes I find myself going back to an old place of interest and just want to keep going to the next report. For example, if I am reading reports from last March, I want the next report. By going back to the index the page is back to August and I have to scroll down to March, and remember the last day I was reading. It may even be nice to have a "Previous" button while you are at it, which goes to the day before the one you are reading. ;-) Looking forward to your travels in Tasmania. Thanks,
The same thing goes for the longer and longer long index page. I should be creating some extra pages there, instead of making one big list, but I don't know how to do that yet as it is all created by the database. If you know want to go from one report to the next or previous one, try to change the report/?id=# with 1 up or down. That might help you skip the index, but might not always work.
P.S. I guessed correctly to your next destination...Tasmania. Do I get some kind of prize? Name: cynthia City, Country: Denver, USA Sent: 11.40 PM - 8/13 2002 Hi Ramon, I just saw the article in Frommers. This is the first I've heard outside this web site. You're getting around..Not quite celebrity status here yet but it's a beginning. Someone showed it to me and asked "is this the Dutch boy you've been following?" and I was sitting in front of the PC with your site on it. It was a thrilling coincidence. I agree with Brian B. and this is the closest I've been to a place without being there in person...Seeing it through your eyes, ears, nose, etc... Name: Lisa C City, Country: F.B. USA Sent: 9.16 PM - 8/13 2002 I have just joined your group ! You are going around the world on invitations? I think this is a wonderfull thing! I Imagine, that you will write a book on all your travels, and perhaps even a trillogy, or a series! I have sent you my e-mail address in the send you a personal message link, and hope to hear from you soon, your welcome to stay with me for the day!, and I can give you a grand tour! giant redwoods, the pacific ocean, the pygmy forrest, estuary area, guarrentees you will see ALOT of wildlife!, and I can show you where you can get fresh tuna, salmon, and everything else from the ocean, right off the boats! now - THAT IS FRESH! (well you must eat while traveling the globe) Lol ,are you a vegitarian? the vegies are just as fresh here,right out of the ground, fresh from the farm! Thank you, Lisa C. Name: Brian B City, Country: NC, USA Sent: 2.32 PM - 8/13 2002 I think they got the 9 cents a day by taking the $35 you spent on the domain name and dividing by the total number of days you have been on the road, ~ 400. $35 / 400 = ~ $0.09 Anyway, looking forward to reading about your last 25 days in Australia. I have learned so much about that country that I would not have known if not for your project. You make it possible for those of us who sit behind a desk all day to travel right along with you. thank you for that. Good luck. Brian B Yüklə 1,59 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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