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| 29th November 2008 Lolo | - From: Ups and downs on the rollercoaster of life sorry to hear about your puppy dood :( |
| 13th October 2008 GM | bravo - From: digging and planting, cooking and feasting... and malevolent tree munching goats You are really doing great things, bravo ! It is wonderful to be able to follow your activities, including your fancy cooking !!! Just a little different from Coppet...We are just back from Jackson, via NY and crossing the Ocean Blue on the Queen Mary 2. Your GP's dream. Jackson was beautiful, great weather, leaves turning gold. We worked hard on the house and the garden, making it ready for winter. Here, it is time to pick apples, again, wish you were here to help ! Your Dad was in good shape, he is traveling right now, business is hard these days. The Elections in the US are occupying everyone's mind, the choice is difficult to make. Keep being busy and doing what you are doing, McCain was mentioning how important Organizations like the Peace Corps are for the world now, and how US citizens should volunteer...So you are right in, congratulations ! We think of you often, Love, GM |
| 27th September 2008 Mama | Pied Piper - From: digging and planting, cooking and feasting... and malevolent tree munching goats you are the neighborhood wonder! you were just like them when you were little... |
| 26th September 2008 olivia | aw kiddlywinks - From: digging and planting, cooking and feasting... and malevolent tree munching goats I'm happy that you have publicly let us know you like kids haha its exciting that they come play with you. the boys down the hall from me always talk about the butler we have cuz our room is so big and one of them have volunteered to be our new butler... unfortunately he wudnt clean up my side of the room today.. i wonder why :) i miss you and i looooove reading your blogs! xoxx |
| 24th September 2008 nadege | yoda. - From: digging and planting, cooking and feasting... and malevolent tree munching goats you are the neighborhood yoda! such a popular kid. awww |
| 20th September 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: Turning a page in my Peace Corps book it was a pleasure! more on the way, although the experiences now will be more about me as a volunteer as opposed to us the volunteers |
| 18th September 2008 little sis | yum - From: Turning a page in my Peace Corps book you are making me hungry by writing about all this food! buuuttt im working on getting a skype and hopefully we can find a time that works for both of us and we can do that :) ! miss you love you! xoxoxx - O |
| 18th September 2008 Mama | Ommmmmm - From: Turning a page in my Peace Corps book Patience comes to those who wait....find pleasure in the simple....we will talk again soon....... |
| 16th September 2008 Eileen | Burp ! - From: Turning a page in my Peace Corps book Thank you, thank you, thank you for all those tasty nuggets ! Thank was a banquet for those of us hungry for information. This could be a whole new version of a "cookbook." Bless you, mama duck |
| 10th September 2008 Dave's mom | OMG - From: urban poverty may be tougher than rural poverty Vincent, congrats on your swear-in and your commitment to Africa. What you just described reminds me of what I have seen on TV about slave labor and child selling conditions. I do hope that does not go on...although the poverty is appalling enough. I pray that you and the others who serve in country will be able to contribute in making a "difference" (according to your heart and talents) . Shalom, mama duck |
| 5th September 2008 Susie | Hoodie's unite - From: chicken in a bag Very clever with the hoodie idea!! You can start an international trend! |
| 4th September 2008 Lori | blogosphere - From: chicken in a bag i'm now a real contributor to the blog world! great chatting with you! Sounds like things are moving along well. will let ya know when the package heads out!! take good care! lz |
| 2nd September 2008 jfroux | general remarks - From: chicken in a bag I read your blog again, i am awaiting the next one imarpatiently. di you get my package. what do you want a hood for? you look like one of snowwhite dwarfs. When you teach,emphasize one or two points a session, it is enough for anybody and seat the trouble makers if any in front. be patient and understanding, mix and talk to your students, know their problems. You probably know all that. everybody is fine here, nadege has a second hand car. love gp |
| 27th August 2008 PD | - From: chicken in a bag Good to see your getting into even more different foods :) Love reading your entries. Hope all is well, peace. |
| 20th August 2008 Chris Rhodes (Brian's mom) | Photos part 7 - From: chicken in a bag Can't seem to get the "chicken in a bag" photos to open - very curious to see! |
| 16th August 2008 jfroux | general remarks - From: chicken in a bag I enjoy your journalistic comments, very well written and thoughful. I like to know from your experience now what you think of modern life! you are in a real world and this will enrich your mind. A simple life is better than a sophisticated one. However i can see that some of our modern amenities may be very helpful. Your teaching is very interesting, it is not worse that the crowded classes of our universities in Europe and USA. Your students are just as ignorant of computer as I was in early medical school time of new technologies. Be patient, be understanding, and you will see how young minds grow. I envy what you are doing. congratulations. food looks good . i will send you a package, i understand the pleasure of getting on. salute. gp |
| 31st July 2008 Lolo | wow - From: where do i begin? hey dood. i've heard so much about your blog and just thought i'd give it a read. totally crazy awesome. not sure if you remember, but i'm from botswana and its just interesting to read your take on being in africa (for the first time?). not only that but burkina faso sounds sooo different to bots but there are threads of similarity that run throughout your blog. the way you describe bath time, washing clothes and stuff, i remember being in a village in botswana and having to do pretty much the same things.. I haven't seen you in an age so I don't know what made you wanna join the Peace Corps etc but I'd be really interested to hear about it. You've totally picked up on a bunch of things I always try to remind myself everytime I come back from Africa. ''try not to waste food and water'' and just a have a general appreciation what I do have. Its so easy to forget. So easy. I guess what I'm tryin to say is keep writing cos its an awesome read. Be well man. bisous x x |
| 26th July 2008 Susie | meteor shower - From: French toast and banana bread Will be outside 'as instructed' watching for meteors, SIR!! |
| 24th July 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: The bus...or a Mercedes Benz no worries Jill :) |
| 24th July 2008 jillian | - From: The bus...or a Mercedes Benz je suis desole my dear, your right I should choose my words carefully we are all going to have a unique experience that is formated just for us right so one can not say one is better then the other for until one has been to the otherside that is when one will truly know.... |
| 20th July 2008 jacques Roux | accident - From: Welcome to West Africa, would you like some parasites with your viruses and amoebas today? How about some gastro-intestinal bacterial infections to begin with? very good history about the accident. The reaction of the crowd is typical of any crowd around the world. The help delay is also typical of an out of town accident. Sometimes not touching the victims is better than intervening quickly after the accident. let nature do the job. if you should die it happens in the next 10 minutes sooooo. i sent a package with some hand lotion for your cleaning. good writing, you are lucky to see the life of natural people. you may realize how many things we do not need and the real mental value which you derive from a down to earth life,use every minute of it. love gp |
| 20th July 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: The bus...or a Mercedes Benz hey now i dont think thats fair. i didnt choose to be in the situation i am in, it happened that way. and i dont doubt you know already how much i wanted the "true burkina adventure" and how much i envy the peeps heading southwest and living in mud huts. but what can i do? for one im going to come visit, and secondly im going to be happy with what i get even if its not as rural as i had hoped for. |
| 19th July 2008 Jillian | Whatever - From: The bus...or a Mercedes Benz Whatever kid, your experience does not capture the true nature of a burkina adventure. I am excited you have a pimp house Ill deff come for thanksgiving, though you cant compaire to my mud hut with no running water two rooms and well at least i have a closed yard and big beautiful trees and rolling hills around ha...its crazy how different the experience is only 350 km away.... |
| 19th July 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: Welcome to West Africa, would you like some parasites with your viruses and amoebas today? How about some gastro-intestinal bacterial infections to begin with? miss you too! try calling again sometime. 226 75 37 89 69 |
| 17th July 2008 laurent roux | Great writings - From: Welcome to West Africa, would you like some parasites with your viruses and amoebas today? How about some gastro-intestinal bacterial infections to begin with? Vincent, Many thanks for helping us get a feel for your new life in BF. Fascinating, challenging, a great experience. Please stay healthy, I am sure you are trying of course... Our thoughts are with you, and I am very proud of what you are doing. Be smart, kick a.... We all miss you, Love Papa |
| 14th July 2008 PD | - From: Welcome to West Africa, would you like some parasites with your viruses and amoebas today? How about some gastro-intestinal bacterial infections to begin with? Awesome update. Peace |
| 14th July 2008 PD | Awesome - From: where do i begin? Vinnie my friend, just got onto reading/checking your blog today! And I am ecstatic in hearing on your adventures.. by the way - the gecko/lizards moving up and down might (might might) have something to do with regulating their body temperature as the heat beats off the ground... Peace bro. |
| 13th July 2008 jfroux | well written - From: where do i begin? vincent you become a native, tough life, but when adjusted it s easier.We fouid the same kind of living in other parts of the world like China and Ghana. i will send you tomorrow a container small with an antiseptic to clan your hands, the reason you get your diarrhea is the hand cleaning. cannot wait to read from you, i am learning and i am proud of your performance, the clubing seems childish and far away. love gpgm |
| 13th July 2008 jfroux | gp and gm - From: Welcome to West Africa, would you like some parasites with your viruses and amoebas today? How about some gastro-intestinal bacterial infections to begin with? tomorrow, we will send a package. good report, tough and interesting life, your diseases are classical bacteria and virus. think about girardia. legume crus watch out, wash them in chlorine. fruit not too many, give diarrhea if they do not have a skin. It seems very fascinating. here rain, cool, sailing possibilities very few. Your father on horseback, packtrip. love to you keep the faith, gpgm |
| 13th July 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: Welcome to West Africa, would you like some parasites with your viruses and amoebas today? How about some gastro-intestinal bacterial infections to begin with? and i love sharing them :) miss you too |
| 13th July 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: where do i begin? thanks! pleasure sharing our horror stories! |
| 13th July 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: where do i begin? the videos will be hard to get up online due to the terrible internet connection, but maybe one day they will make an appearance. thanks for taking interest in the blog. |
| 13th July 2008 vincentinafrica | - From: Mail! woohooo! thanks!! |
| 11th July 2008 Olivia | oh dear - From: Welcome to West Africa, would you like some parasites with your viruses and amoebas today? How about some gastro-intestinal bacterial infections to begin with? Hi brother, I always look forward to these bloggings :) i love to hear about your diarrhea and stomach issues hahaha. yum! Miss you! xoxox |
| 7th July 2008 Gramma Allenbrucejackie | Nice going! - From: where do i begin? Hi Vincent, We loved the long description of your location and your life so far in Burkina Faso. The way you write about the food, it sounds really good. The heat would have done me in, though. We are looking forward to the next entry. My mother, your grandmother ,Martha, would have appreciated your comments on saving water. She grew up without running water. They went to a well with horse and buggy. Baths were only once a week and the Father got the first dip, then the Mother, and then down the line. It was in a huge metal trough like container that they brought into the kitchen from the yard on Sat. night. All water was boiled to drink and usually made into coffee. She always scolded me about letting the water run unneccessarily. sp? Take care of yourself, The better to be able to care for others. Love and kisses |
| 4th July 2008 McKenna | Thought I'd leave a comment to say... - From: where do i begin? I always enjoy your blog- my connection to the PC is through Steven Wright, one of the girls empowerment members. The categories/details in this last entry are fantastic. Thanks so much for taking the time to share. Hope all continues to go well for you. Can't wait to here about more as you get assigned your site etc Take Care |
| 30th June 2008 Chris | great entry! - From: where do i begin? Hi from Colorado! This is your co-volunteer Brian Rhodes' mom and your entry has given me much insight into what my son is going through. I understand you have Frisbee video - post when you can! |
| 30th June 2008 Marc Schaufelberger | Crazy - From: where do i begin? Dude that sounds pretty insane, thats some quality writing you have done there, i look forward to the next entry! Peace! |
| 30th June 2008 nadege | mail. - From: Mail! mail coming from me too xo |
| 29th June 2008 Mama | wow - From: where do i begin? I felt like I was there! You have a way with words-the beginnings of a book about your experiences. I can't wait to read the next entry...stay safe! |
| 24th June 2008 Susie | Letters - From: Mail! Mail is on it's way! |
| 22nd June 2008 Eileen | we both know Dave - From: Mail! Vincent, I am Peace Corps Dave's proud mama. Thank you for the info. about mailing stuff and red pen. My son has received a letter from me, even tho I didn't put air-mail on the envelope. I've sent 3 letters since then, but NOW I will be sure to put "air-mail" on them. Also, luv the idea about "teaching or religious materials." Hope all ya'll can encourage one another along this awesome journey ! Love from a Mississippi mom. |
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