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Post by Linnea » 03-02-2004 12:58 AM

Thanks for the update, Pat. He had told me the spanish language classes would be about a month. Sending light and love to meg. He will be working very hard, and as exciting as change is - he may be a little homesick. ;) Hope he will be able to find a internet cafe on a weekend off, and send us a post.

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Post by Linnea » 03-02-2004 01:09 AM

Is there internet in Rio Dulce?

We have an internet café in our Hotel Backpackers in Rio Dulce. Volunteers that work in the orphanage (20 minutes by boat from the town) get a chance once or twice a week to "go out" and come to the hotel or go to the town. It gives you the chance to check your e-mail and have a drink and a good meal.

from the Casa Guatemala FAQs

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Post by deeremom » 03-08-2004 08:30 PM

Meg is ok :) And working at CG .........

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Post by deeremom » 04-01-2004 09:12 PM

Woo Hoo!!!

Our Meg has a few days off from CG to relax on the beach. Hopefully he will have time to check in with us :)

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Post by Dale O Sea » 04-01-2004 09:44 PM

I wonder if he'll remember us? He's prolly met up with some lovely latiina and is sipping Marguritas, listening to Jimmy Buffet and smoking anything he damn well pleases...I hope he remembers me...or anything. :D

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Post by Linnea » 04-01-2004 10:25 PM

Hi meg!
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Post by Cpt Spike Mike » 04-03-2004 02:35 PM

~stands atop main battery lookout~

WHERE ART THOU, O' BROTHER OF THE OSTRICH HEAD?!

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Post by Boomer Geezer » 04-03-2004 02:40 PM

Hey, gonna add my $0.02 in here --- howdy megman! Long time no see.

Hope things are going well and you have a chance to say howdy to us -- of course you must be busy, for sure (I've read dale's and Linnea's previous posts LOL).

Stay safe, megman :D ;)

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Post by Cpt Spike Mike » 04-20-2004 02:38 AM

megman, if you happen to go out drinking, tequila is fine but watch out for this stuff! The infamous Gusano Rojo mezcal- tequila's angry older brother.

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Post by Cpt Spike Mike » 04-20-2004 02:43 AM

. . . and to tell if you're drinking genuine mezcal, look in the bottom of the bottle for one of these. it's the worm that eats the blue agave cactus, from which mezcal & tequila are made. If one eats the worm, they may have mild hallucinations.

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Post by megman » 04-20-2004 11:36 AM

That stuff is rocket fuel:eek:

Buenos dias from Rio Dulce everyone:cool:

Sorry it's been such a long time, but I've been pretty busy out at Casa Guatemala. So much stuff to fix and build.

On top of that we are having an epidemic of malaria. Of the roughly 250 kids, voluteers and locals we have 24 reported cases at the moment.

Your truly is taking his Chloroquine and is just fine so far.

I did have a bout with a gastro-intestinal infection a few weeks ago that put me in the hospital in Morales overnight, but only because at the time we thought it was my appendix. Required me to be man-lifted to the launch, a 20 minute boat ride from Casa to Backpackers in Rio Dulce, then a 1 hour ambulance ride to Morales. Good thing it was close by.......:rolleyes:

I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to be checking in a little more often.

I have to go to Belize in a few days as my 90 day Visa in Guatemala is almost up. Hard to believe that time has past so quickly.

So until next time, stay safe me amigos:cool: :D
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Post by Dale O Sea » 04-20-2004 01:03 PM

Hey, megman! Great hearing from you and thanks for the update. That gastro-intestinal infection you had sounds pretty bad if it was like appendicitis. Take care of yourself and have some fun. What do you do for entertainment there or do you have any time? Do you get news and plenty of good food and drink, etc? Ganja? You know, all the important stuff. :D
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Post by Laird » 04-20-2004 01:18 PM

Sure glad to hear your over that nasty bug I was worried about you as none of us heard from you.

What can we do to help support your work? Can we send you anything?

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Post by megman » 04-21-2004 11:40 AM

Ya, the GI thing was pretty bad.

Started with major chills, then the pain hit my lower right abdomen and temp went through the roof. All signs pointed to a burst appendix. Fortunately it wasn't. Was pretty scary for awhile.

We pretty much entertain ourselves at CG. Cards, guitar/sing-a-longs, campfires occasionally and parties for those departing.:D

Our normal runs into town are Wed and Sat nights when we rip loose at Hotel Backpackers. We have a great pizza joint in Fronteras AND a fantastic Chinese restaurant too!!!

I normally get into town more than others during the day to pick up lumber and other supplies as needed.

If anyone is interested in helping out in anyway here is list of things that are always in demand:

Clothing

Clothes are always useful, ages 0-14 years, especially shoes, socks and underclothes. Please make sure anything you send is in good condition and appropriate (no sweaters please!).

Other

Spanish language children’s books, anything that can be used for craft work (e.g. beads, thread for bracelets etc.), educational toys for kindergarten ages, face paints, powder paint for the school.

The address is:

Casa Guatemala
Rio Dulce, El Relleno, Izbal
Guatemala

Anything at all is appreciated:cool:
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Post by deeremom » 04-22-2004 10:05 PM

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