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Open message to Nani and all interested.
« on: Aug 6th, 2007, 4:35pm » |
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I worked the Cinco de Augosto Festival at the Race Park yesterday and had a life altering day.
I was not a racist to begin with, but having the chance to work with and for hundreds of Hispanic/Latin American people in the backstage area gave me a rare opportunity to see firsthand that you get what you give! I was initially viewed with looks of suspicion and borderline hostility. After all I am an Anglo in uniform, with a badge and do not speak the common language of the day. In almost no time at all I noticed that the simple act of showing respect and giving smiles was repaid tenfold.
This could and should be a very long post, but as the day and night which still has not ended for me (with sleep) keep me from articulating further.
I now live in Texas...I will learn the language's of the region and I will never make stupid assumptions again!
Love ya Nani....I just wanted you to know that it is never too late to learn 
...........Tim
footnote...this is not a political thread!
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« Reply #1 on: Aug 6th, 2007, 4:40pm » |
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The last time I was in Texas the language was still English, did I miss something in the last week?
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on Aug 6th, 2007, 4:40pm, Maffumatt wrote:| The last time I was in Texas the language was still English, did I miss something in the last week? |
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Really Matt, try going to Boston and saying over and over that this ain't yer furst rodeo and see what language they think you are using  . The key word was "region".
Used to live in Iowa myself, you are going to learn a new version there too.....wish I could make the Meet & Greet in Atlanta? but I have to work with spoiled rotten American rockers that weekend 
Always my best.....Tim
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« Reply #3 on: Aug 6th, 2007, 4:51pm » |
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Oh and Nani isn't Mexican either. Just thought I would throw that in Tim.
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« Reply #4 on: Aug 6th, 2007, 4:53pm » |
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>I now live in Texas...I will learn the language's of the region?
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First thing Matt will need to learn in Iowa is how to dress for the elements.
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« Reply #6 on: Aug 6th, 2007, 4:57pm » |
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is that for real?
All the Hispanics in my family speak English, but they live in S California, must be a different region.......
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(Regarding Redds Post)
Speaking from a boy who has always lived in So Cal.....cannot and WILL NOT tolerate cold....
Thas messed up!!!
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« Reply #8 on: Aug 6th, 2007, 6:02pm » |
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I can give you private lessons if you wish and for FREE
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on Aug 6th, 2007, 4:51pm, Jimi wrote:| Oh and Nani isn't Mexican either. Just thought I would throw that in Tim. |
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thanks Jimi, did I say Mexican, Nani knows that I know and will get the point of the post. I think it's called tolerance and as I said .....
not political
besides what do you know? you met Zwibby and could understand his accent 
and he said you were one of the nicest guy's to meet fer petes sake.....the bozo is a Mets fan....
waitin to hear from zwibbs......Tim
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on Aug 6th, 2007, 4:57pm, Maffumatt wrote:is that for real?
All the Hispanics in my family speak English, but they live in S California, must be a different region....... |
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Not gettin sucked in Matt ....nice try tho.....Tim who knows that even the N.Cal people consider the S. Cal people to be from a whole different planet 
Oops is Joe on this thread  , just kidding...when I lived there I was not one of the people for splitting the state in two  ......honest 
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« Reply #11 on: Aug 6th, 2007, 7:25pm » |
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True, I may not be Mexican, but all of us Latinos share a warm and welcoming way about us. Once we accept you anyway. Cross us, and it's a whole different story.
Matt, Tim said "languages. 
Tim, I'm glad you had a good time. Mi casa es su casa, bro. 
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My mother in law was a racist, and spared no opportunity to badmouth Mexicans and Puerto Ricans to me. Hubby's first wife was Mexican and I am Chilean. I once asked Bob if he married us just to tick his mother off, LOL. He said, no, to him there was nothing better than to have a Latino family.
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« Reply #12 on: Aug 7th, 2007, 2:43am » |
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Como estas?
I learned a bit of Spanish few years ago.  I don't recall that much of it, but I had lots of fun learning it. I'm planning to learn some more once I have graduated.
And yes, I know that the Spanish line should have question mark other way around and other things on it, but quess what? my computing skills fail me with those.
Hugs,
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« Reply #13 on: Aug 7th, 2007, 12:40pm » |
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Not gettin sucked in Matt ....nice try tho.....Tim who knows that even the N.Cal people consider the S. Cal people to be from a whole different planet
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LMAO....because you're right, Tim.
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« Reply #14 on: Aug 7th, 2007, 1:54pm » |
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Seeing as how I'm officially a "West Texan" its time you started learning my language Tim?! Your first lesson is dinner and you can guess what I'll feed you and bearing in mind you have just given smoking I just know you'll never start again when you know what you have to call a CIGARETTE from now on!!
I have really good friends in Amarillo one of whom was in the Sheriff's dept and had to learn Spanish - hearing him say "Buh-Waaay-uh-nuss Deee- asss" to me on the phone is one of the more painful memories I hold
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« Reply #15 on: Aug 8th, 2007, 2:02am » |
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Helen,
once you come to visit me & Timo here in Finland, we can take you to Amarillo (a restaurant with yummy food) so that in future the words means also wonderful & happy times for you, too.
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