I got a thank you also. I wish him well.
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+1, Gunny; es Verdad, ese! I love the fact that no one is ever a Stranger on this Forum, everyone is an FJR Brother and Sister here! Now when it comes down to strange itself: majicmaker, RadioHowie, rushes, FJRay, Niehart, johnny80s, Bustanut joker, yamafitter (this list goes on forever!); absolutely bull nuts weird, odot!Help. Not Fund. Lets keep it factual. He's getting peanuts from us.
Ok, let's keep it factual, the title of this thread is "Trapped in Columbia". I have never been to Columbia or the other South American countries Tony wants to visit but I have a couple of friends who have toured those countries by motorcycle and they said the poverty and living standards were so bad it was hard to enjoy the trip. If the locals can't earn enough to make a decent living, how is Tony going to earn enough to support himself and save money to fund his travel expenses....and he has already stated he really doesn't have a way to earn $$$. I think "Fund" is the right word because in the absence of outside $$$ Tony isn't going anywhere unless he sells his FJR but "peanuts", if contributed on a regular basis, may be enough to Fund his trip.Help. Not Fund. Lets keep it factual. He's getting peanuts from us.
You have been to Colombia South America 50 times? Now I wondering what kind of job you have because I don't think you would go there that many times on vacation. To clarify my statements, I have NOT said that I am against anyone donating nor have I said that I have not/will not donate, I am just stating where I think this thing is going and not taking a position whether it is good or bad thing.....and I have already seen enough of the world courtesy of the Vietman War to appreciate where I am.We must have different definitions of the word Fund, 007. You've never been to Columbia? I have. About 50 times in the last 30 years. Don't know where your friends were hangin' out but, it's a thriving country just like many others in SA. Bogota is a hugh city. There's all sorts of ways to make money along the way over there if you have a brain that works. Yes, there's some poverty there just like in any big city in THIS country. But, if that's all your friends saw then, they must have used a bad travel agent. I don't understand what the big deal is with this thing. If you don't want to donate, that's fine, then don't. The people around here who have seen the world from Tony's point of view get it. So, we chip in a few bucks to at least keep him moving forward. All you have to do is ignore this. If its not your cup of tea, that's ok. It's a big world out there my friend. You should see some of it sometime.
By Golly, you're right. I blame the iPad auto correct. Yeah! That's it. I swear! )Colombia, not Columbia. :graduated: My mama was born there, and I spent 4 years living there in the jungle when I was a kid. So, JS&NS....
007, I've been in Aviation my whole life. I've been all over the world inspecting airplanes Many, Many Times. Plus the 15 countries I visited on a regular basis on an Aircraft Carrier in the Navy stationed in Japan. Hope that answers your question. ;-)
Cool, I was on the USS Midway in an A7E light attack squadron (Airframes). Then 4 years in A.I.M.D. on a nice cushy shore duty. That's when they sent me to NDI School to become an X-Ray technician. Got out in '84 and been doing that ever since. It's a nice way to make a living. They pay me to travel the world (With 400LBS of equipment). Not complaining! I've had and I'm still having a Blast. You See? We DO have something in common. It's all good. On all of my trips, it was for weeks at a time. So, That's where I had plenty of time to make and nurture many wonderful friendships. Now you know why I get what Tony is doing. Not everyone will agree how he's going about it but, It's his journey and I get it. I've been on the same Journey and still am except, mine is paid for by the people who need me to inspect their airplanes. Tony isn't that lucky but, that's the way he wanted to do it. I can relate. Glad to finally meet you 007. You seem like a nice guy.Sure does )........I was a Naval Flight Officer on a Navy C-130 and probably visited the same countries you did when you were stationed in Japan. There weren't any jobs in aviation when my tour ended so I had to go back to college to find a job and my career went in a much different direction.007, I've been in Aviation my whole life. I've been all over the world inspecting airplanes Many, Many Times. Plus the 15 countries I visited on a regular basis on an Aircraft Carrier in the Navy stationed in Japan. Hope that answers your question. ;-)
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