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Name: Linda (Smiley) Country: Ireland Sent: 9.46 AM - 7/3 2001 Ramon,
What the hell is up! You are not telling the whole truth as you put it. You said to me that you were tired and I offered you a bed at my house. I even told you that I would drop you to Fionas the next day to collect your gear. So don't put down the Irish hospitality. Everyone on Saturday night couldn't have been nicer to you and especially Fiona. I know Fiona for the past 2 years and shes the nicest, friendliest person you could meet. And lets be straight she'd have to be to put up with an arrogant, selfish person like yourself. I'm fuming,I can't believe you wrote such a bad report. I was there on Saturday night and you looked like you were having a great night or is it the way with you, that what you see is NOT WHAT YOU GET? Very Disappointed Ramon! Name: Pat Country: UK Sent: 9.34 AM - 7/3 2001 John from Ireland makes some interesting points: "If you can't get on with the Irish, you DO have a problem"... Is this really true? It is true that there is a great tradition of Irish hospitality and friendliness but it must be said that the Irish - as much as any other country - can suffer from drinking far too much alcohol, taking offence at the slightest remark against them, and being generally aggressive and using aggression to gain results. How many fights were there in pubs across Ireland on Saturday night? How many wives and girlfriends were abused through the effects of drink? How many severe mental problems like depression and suicide are caused becasue of this "great" drinking culture? On all counts - a LOT when you read the figures. If Ramon didn't want to drink to excess that should be respected, not belittled. He is actually brave, not rude, to write his honest feelings and post them for all the World to see. Many people feel the same way. They are just too scared of offending. Let me just say that I write this as a Irish man. Name: John Country: Ireland Sent: 8.36 AM - 7/3 2001 RAMON-I have been looking thro a few of of the messages here and also your reports ...and I do see an element of arrogance ! In one country you said "men with their crappy cases" not nice ..in another after the lovely Devon Hotel ...you said of the next place "ah this is better than being bored " like the last place ...How Rude ! You do KNOW the difference ? You have chose to do what you are doing , without all these very kind people , you wouldnt be able to do it ? Sometimes "LEAST SAID SOONEST MENDED" If you can't get on with the Irish , you DO have a problem!mate! Name: Jim Country: Ireland Sent: 8.00 AM - 7/3 2001 Read about your night out with Fiona, seems your pretty much of a nancy boy when it comes to having a few pints....should have stuck with children's drink, like water Name: Brian Country: South Africa Sent: 6.32 AM - 7/3 2001 Hi Ramon
Well, your evening the other day was quite an experience! But then, this is all part of the greater learning curve, to see how other people live. I must sympathise with you, I would also never have made it with Fiona et al. Some people just have a stronger alcohol tolerance than others. I hope that your future hosts are at least trying to remember all these things, like what you like and don't like, so that some compromise can be reached with what happens to you. You want ot learn, but not at the expense of your health. Keep on, Ramon, we are all behind you. All the best Brian
Ramon, I read your June30 report and it was a bit shocking. However it was the first time things got a bit negative, so probably I am just spoiled with all the happy stories you have written before. I know the Dutch a bit and they are not such a great drinkers as the Swedish, Germans or Irish can do - so just keep your mouth closed at certain times. I think everybody should just has to relate the story to a thing that has happened and everybody learned from. There is absolutely no reason to call names to Ramon, because he is currently the only one on this complete planet, who travels around the world on invitation of other people! At least a little respect, folks! Reg, Ann. Name: Merlinda Country: Netherlands Sent: 9.11 PM - 7/2 2001 I know Ramon personally and I admire his memory... Name: Chris Country: UK Sent: 8.54 PM - 7/2 2001 Ramon, I think you're expecting too much of your body to cope with all the travelling, constant late nights AND such a large intake of alchohol every night -especially as you've just got over an illness too. I think you sounded quite "run down" in the latest report. You said when we spoke, that you are generally a happy person and get along well with most people, but it didn't sound that way in this report. I thought you were great (we really enjoyed your company) but you don't give such a good impression in this report. I think it was more to do with you drinking too much than your host's attitude. Don't forget you can always say NO THANKS to the drink and just think of the stories we miss out on because you couldn't remember them! Name: Ramon Stoppelenburg Country: Ireland Sent: 8.49 PM - 7/2 2001 Well everybody. My mailbox shows thumbs up about finally some negative experiences, while the guestbook shows a lot of Irish backing up my previous host. I did not intend to upset anybody in my June 30 report, I only told the full truth and I won't bother about inches and metres. That's just what happened that day after a wonderful and a grateful day with a lunch and dinner and free cigarettes, for which I DO AM thankful. But the rest that night was how it happened. Ramon. Name: Big Mick Country: UK Sent: 6.49 PM - 7/2 2001 Ramon - what have you done? Have you upset your Irish hosts?! I''ve yet to read this "report" but it doesn't sound good. Look son, all you have to do is apologise and buy drinks all round and I'm sure it will be fine. Name: Michael Country: Ireland Sent: 4.48 PM - 7/2 2001 Ramon, you leech! Get a job! I hope you say nice things about Fiona Dunne because I know that girl and she's not a langer! In fact she's quite a flah! So work that out!!!!!!!! Name: Adrian Moloney Country: Ireland Sent: 4.41 PM - 7/2 2001 Ramon,
By the way we came out with £170 on Saturday not £71.80 and as for getting serious about dog racing you and I both know money IS a serious business!!!!!!! Name: Alan O'Brien Country: Cork, Ireland Sent: 4.13 PM - 7/2 2001 My God Ramon! Its looks like the Irish drink and company has got to you old boy!.
Nice to know that you great respect for the Irish hosts, NOT!. Was it Niamh that you were after? as Fiona, I would believe could noe be interested in you at this point? Regards, Alan a Corkonian
Ramon,
Name: Fiona Country: Ireland Sent: 3.16 PM - 7/2 2001 When in Rome do as the Romans do! Irish people do look after their guests. Sat night after a feed of drink does not turn us all into Linford Chrisites! 20 meters Ramon style is about 20inches!! Tell is as it is not how you want to sound...dramatic! Name: Juut (de Groot) Country: Netherlands Sent: 2.08 PM - 7/2 2001 Hi ramon! Wish you all the best from a sunbathing Groningen. I hope you will get over that hangover, somewhere today... Black coffee doesn't work, as you probably know... Better take some icecreams!! And, by the way, are you ever going to visit the North of Holland?? I can show you some tulips you have never seen before..! Lots of love, juut
Paul, as far as I can see ahead I'll be visiting South Africa somewhere around October this year... If nothing comes across anywhere else... Ramon. Name: Paul Country: South Africa Cape Town Sent: 10.36 AM - 7/2 2001 Hi man...... Hope you are going well ??? Let us know when you plan to come to SA. Rather later this year , during summer. Tchao Name: Karen Country: USA - Texas Sent: 4.33 AM - 7/2 2001 Back to check on your progress Ramon, and I must say you seem to be doing really well. Such beautiful hostesses in Ireland!!! I sure hope you behaved ;) Name: Emery Country: Seattle, WA, USA Sent: 1.42 AM - 7/2 2001 CONGRATULATIONS WITH YOUR FIRST TWO MONTHS!!!! You probably get congratulations with every 10 days following up the last and you probably will go on for a couple of years. I really hope you will! Emery. Name: HS Country: The netherlands Sent: 6.59 PM - 7/1 2001 Ramon,
Name: Wendy van der Laan Country: The Netherlands Sent: 4.40 PM - 7/1 2001 Hi Ramon, I really like this website, and I think you're doing the coolest thing by traveling this way. Such a great idea how did you came up with it? I was quite suprised to read that you've been to Paignton, UK. I have been there last summer to follow a language course in Torquay and stayed with a host family in Paignton for a couple of weeks. The beaches there are quite nice aren't they, especially the peers. Reading your reports made me relive that holiday again! Anyway I wish you all the best on your journey and keep writing, I will certainly keep reading! Best wishes,
Alan - Ireland is a beautiful country. I only feel that the "celtic tiger" economy is changing it too fast. J x Name: Alan MacDonald Country: Waterford, Ireland Sent: 12.01 PM - 7/1 2001 Just a quick question. How did the media exposure on 2FM and TV3 help with your invitation list for Ireland? Hopefully you'll be able to stay longer and see more of our beautiful country :) rgds Alan
Country: Germany Sent: 7.28 AM - 7/1 2001 Have you ever read Bill Bryson´s travel reports? If not-it´s a must! I found a link to your site in the "Tomorrow" magazine...Your idea is great-a cool way to get to learn about people and countries-and about oneself! :-) Name: jose gregorio Country: venezuela Sent: 11.39 PM - 6/29 2001 Hi im no speakin ingles fine but quiero who com in imy country whats day you com in here, mi name is jose gregorio im goin so day for holanda and dear speaking for you onli espero your response in my email esperare your response is sure your goin in my country. your friends jose gregorio. Name: Kieran Country: Ireland Sent: 10.37 PM - 6/29 2001 Hi Ramon, Best of Luck Mate on your trip. I wish I had thought of it !! I'll be following your adventures and forwarding your site address to mates. Be good, and most of all, enjoy the time and the travel. Kieran O'Connell........Ireland !!!!!!!! Name: julie Country: UK Sent: 8.36 PM - 6/29 2001 ALAN - let me tell you: you have a great little website j x Name: Alan MacDonald Country: Waterford, Ireland Sent: 8.24 PM - 6/29 2001 Hi,
Its weird. I have a little website, and Ramon linked to it in his report on staying with me. Last Wednesday the hit counter was about 120, now its over 500. Which presented a problem, as the website was sort of just a placeholder, I mainly used the domain for an email address. Still, it was just the incentive I needed to put up a blogger. So, the initial post is up, its still a bit flaky, and I fully expect it to have me cursing over the weekend, but if anyone wants to look, its at http://www.alanmacdonald.com Now, its 20:26, I finished work at 18:30, and I'm /still here/ *sob*. Going home NOW! rgds
Alan Name: René Country: Switzerland Sent: 6.22 PM - 6/29 2001 Hi Ramon
I guess you'll make one of the experiences of your life you'll never ever forget. Have a nice trip and keep up the good work with your reports and pictures! Name: Sonja Hupfauf Country: Deutschland Sent: 4.56 PM - 6/29 2001 Hätte noch ein Zimmer frei aber habe familie und wenig Zeit ! Wurde gerne im gegezug nach Spanien fahren ! Bitte um aufnahme in den Club Name: Jim Country: Dublin,Ireland Sent: 12.59 PM - 6/29 2001 Ramon,
I was on the TV3 morning show on wednesday myself and the researchers couldn't believe that I was the guy you had stayed with. You're a total celebrity in Ireland now! I'm glad you're feeling a bit better, also. If you're in Dublin tonight, give me a call and we'll have a drink. My girlfriend's back from America and wants to meet you! All the best, Jim Name: Siobhan Jackson Country: Ireland Sent: 10.43 PM - 6/28 2001 heard you talking to Gerry Ryan on the radio yesterday. Best of luck with your adventures. I would love to accomodate you but unfortunately have more children than space! Do try and visit Co. Wicklow which is not known as the Garden County of Ireland for nothing. I will treat you to a coffee and a snack if you visit Shankill! I will keep up to date with your website Good Luck again! Name: Ramon Stoppelenburg Country: Ireland Sent: 9.25 PM - 6/28 2001 Jeannie-D, Yep, I sometimes forget to mention the Gifts.. Will come back to that soon...Ramon. Name: Jeannie-D Country: France Sent: 8.57 PM - 6/28 2001 Get better soon ........................ you don't mentiobn the gifts any more - that part was always interesting to see what people could think up. ....and don't bother about your spelling - the important thing is to read your daily trip - practice makes perfect Bye
Country: Ireland Sent: 8.49 PM - 6/28 2001 Alan,
Almost expected to run into you today while shopping in Waterford. I will someday. Also expected to see Ramon on the road between Wexford and Waterford. Didn't :-( Keep warm and dry Ramon! Nice interview today. -Lynnie
Country: Ireland Sent: 7.38 PM - 6/28 2001 I heard your interview on the radio this morning with Gerry Ryan on 2FM and was intriqued by what you are doing. I have travelled the world extensively myself but always with plenty of local currency and a credit card or two!!! I must take my hat off to you for having the balls to do what youre doing. Name: Alan MacDonald Country: Waterford, Ireland Sent: 2.24 PM - 6/28 2001 Hi,
Lynnie : Hmm, potato radio or orange clock? .oO(thinks) I dunno, I suppose a certain amount of roundness, a little soupcon of rotundity in my personal space is evident. However, I must point out that I am not bright orange, nor do I smell of clay. Apart from that, pretty accurate rgds Alan
Could be wrong Name: carol Country: waterford.ireland Sent: 2.14 PM - 6/28 2001 Good luck to you Ramon.A wonderful idea. As a mother of three fine Sons ,my wish for you Ramon is mind yourself , keep safe, return to your family with wonderful memories idir an da linn beir bua agus beannacht Name: Ann Phelan Country: Ireland Sent: 11.35 AM - 6/28 2001 Ramon-you must try some REAL soda bread while your here - hope u get well soon- Anne Name: Lynnie Country: Ireland Sent: 10.53 AM - 6/28 2001 Alan, you're just like those potato radios or orange clocks! Name: Heiner Stegmann Country: Germany Sent: 10.15 AM - 6/28 2001 Good luck for u. Thats a great idea. Of course we have a bed for a night for u. ttyl Name: Alan MacDonald Country: Waterford, Ireland Sent: 9.56 AM - 6/28 2001 Hi,
Lynnie : At least your mind works .. I have to wrap my head in a towel to get it started. Lisabeth : 'A bit weirdo'. Yep. That about sums it up! rgds Alan
Country: Netherlands Sent: 9.42 AM - 6/28 2001 Get well soon, Ramon. I read your reports and enjoy them a lot. Cheers on those Guinesses ! Greetings, Fergus Name: Lisabeth Country: Germany Sent: 8.46 AM - 6/28 2001 Ramon , I think Alan macdonald is a bit weirdo ...be very careful. Name: Kathy Country: USofA Sent: 12.50 AM - 6/28 2001 Hey Jim - Your newspaper doesn't seem to be online. Is there any way we can see the artiocle you wrote about Ramon??
Ramon will be in the media! Thursday 9-12am: Radio 2FM: "Gerry Ryan Show" Friday morning: TV3 Ireland "Breakfast Show" Name: Lynnie Country: Ireland Sent: 9.10 PM - 6/27 2001 Alan,
Quit hogging Ramon and give him to me!
Ahem.
Now thats one I didn't get asked. so...
d)Underwear. Hmmm... No. I'm pretty sure I know now at this stage where they go. Otherwise i'd be getting strange looks when I walk down the street. Hey!
Wait a minute! rgds
Alan Name: Lynnie Country: Ireland Sent: 6.49 PM - 6/27 2001 Gee Alan, I thought it was a pair of underwear! ;-) Name: Wilma Country: Canada Sent: 6.09 PM - 6/27 2001 Hi Ramon! Message from a Dutchy in Vancouver. Just to let you know that this is a brilliant city. Make sure you get here one day. Unfortunately I won't be able to invite you since I have to leave this place in August. Unless you hurry up a bit..... Enjoy!
Country: Waterford, Ireland Sent: 3.48 PM - 6/27 2001 Hi all!,
OK, in answer to a few questions I got at work today, which made me think that you lot are probably thinking the same things, I'd just like to point out that that's a towel on my head in the photograph,(http://www.letmestayforaday.com/photo/?id=774) and not: a) Whipped Cream. That would be a waste. Look carefully at the guy in the photograph. Consider the waistline. Do I look like someone who would put whipped cream on my head instead of eating it? b) A Plastic Bag. Come on. He's only staying a few days. I'm not suicidal. Yet! c) Shaving Foam. Sorry. I'm just not that weird. Honest. I hope that that clears up what I'm sure were a few very important questions that everyone had. rgds
Alan Name: Jim Country: Dublin, Ireland Sent: 12.10 PM - 6/27 2001 My article about having Ramon stay for a day is published in the Evening Herald (Irish national newspaper) today. I think it was a first for me and for Ramon - for each of us it was the first time we had to write about someone we knew was going to write about us also! I hope loads of people read the article and invite Ramon to stay in Ireland longer. He's a great guy to have around! Look after yourself down in Waterford and get well soon, my friend. Name: Sharlini Country: Malaysia Sent: 8.14 AM - 6/27 2001 Get well soon, Ramon! Don't worry about your reports, either...we'll be patient. =) Say, do you accept little gifts from hosts for yourself? Yes, I do understand that you may not be back home for years and you might be carrying more than you can bear if you did. I guess food is the best gift for someone with a project like yours. Take care, Ramon.
Hi, Zym in Singapore This is Ramon's project, so best he comments on the idea, and directs how his project is run. If he wants, I am willing to help out. Although I live in Durban, I am good mates with two DJs on a big radio station in Johannesburg (also SA), and have contacts in TV as well. Ramon, it's your call. Brian
Hi Ramon
Hey man, I really hope you are ok. Your illness, it's just a common cold, I hope. Nothing too serious. I s'pose that climatic changes will upset a person's immunity system, and bugs will wreck havoc for a couple of days. Keep warm, and take in lots of Vitamin C. Get well soon, and happy travels. I hope your host is compassionate and underastands your situation. Think of it as an experience... All the best, Brian
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