tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post9001767419506081518..comments2023-10-31T16:12:14.381+01:00Comments on Adventures in Wheelville: The Road HomeCaptain Gregorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727097214880031615noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-52214014292599263992008-01-25T17:51:00.000+01:002008-01-25T17:51:00.000+01:00Thanks for the kind words Food Rockz Man and thank...Thanks for the kind words Food Rockz Man and thanks for reading! I didn't do anything to the picture to get those lines though it may be indicative of some limitations on my digital camera, or maybe it was just the way the light hit...Camille Aceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088945478653638179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-77389044611694818052008-01-25T17:04:00.000+01:002008-01-25T17:04:00.000+01:00Camille . . . I just found your blog by clicking t...Camille . . . I just found your blog by clicking through a link from a comment you posted on my blog . . . and I'm happy I did. You've got a great international adventure underway! I love the pic in this post. Did you create those vertical lines in the reflection intentionally and, if so, how? Or did they just happen, as a lot of great art does?<BR/><BR/>Re the expat thing, I've never lived abroad for more than 3 months . . . so I myself have never "qualified" as an expat. But I've traveled quite a bit and I have to say that some of the US expats I've met abroad have been among the most f*!ked up folks I've ever met . . . lots of middle-aged white guys living in Latin American countries with good surf . . . seemingly there mostly for the very young (like teenage) women of color who, for economic reasons, would date/live with/sleep with them. These are women who would never give these guys a second glance were the economic conditions more humane. But these guys live like kings. I've had several vacations leave a very nasty taste in my mouth because of some of the expats I've met. They can be a weird bunch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-77707872937044904552008-01-24T20:06:00.000+01:002008-01-24T20:06:00.000+01:00Hehehe...of course! There are exceptions to the i...Hehehe...of course! There are exceptions to the individual rule ;)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680561918087206432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-67192240373402031092008-01-24T18:26:00.000+01:002008-01-24T18:26:00.000+01:00@Lisa - I think that "protective blanket" analogy ...@Lisa - I think that "protective blanket" analogy hits the nail on the head! <BR/>As for the individual approach, I think I've come to the conclusion that that's the best approach-- whether at home or abroad. With that having been said, I do have to say that I hope we can have a Slo-Blogger "group approach" some time soon! :)Camille Aceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088945478653638179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-42933819480900455682008-01-24T18:23:00.000+01:002008-01-24T18:23:00.000+01:00@pirano - Thanks!@pirano - Thanks!Camille Aceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088945478653638179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-113569191651133212008-01-24T13:34:00.000+01:002008-01-24T13:34:00.000+01:00Been meaning to comment on this! I thought about ...Been meaning to comment on this! I thought about going to some expat events but I never got around to it. I took that as a sign that I'm not really into it.<BR/><BR/>I think there is something specific about people who adopt the expat label. It definitely has a "white, English speaking enclave" ring to it. Maybe some groups actively try to be more diverse, but that's the impression I get. <BR/><BR/>I like meeting Canadians sometimes but I don't want to find an enclave of them and wrap myself in it like a protective blanket. Hell, if I'm really missing Canada, I'll listen to the CBC online, take a trip back or call someone I know. I prefer to make my life here, and be a part of the community as much as possible, rather than search out a group of supposedly 'like minded' people. I am interested in meeting people from all over the place, and find myself curious about what brings other people to Slovenia...but I like an individual approach, rather than just joining a 'default group'. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm being harsh on expat groups? I probably should reserve judgement until I actually go to one of those things. ;)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02680561918087206432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-66770277677660995422008-01-24T11:25:00.000+01:002008-01-24T11:25:00.000+01:00Nice shot!Nice shot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-82299316437638901422008-01-23T11:49:00.000+01:002008-01-23T11:49:00.000+01:00@alcessa - Good to know. The Captain told me he al...@alcessa - Good to know. The Captain told me he almost always hates running into Slovenians outside of Slovenia. Wow, it's good to know this isnt just confined to the American crowd!Camille Aceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088945478653638179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-14436046786075247822008-01-23T11:14:00.000+01:002008-01-23T11:14:00.000+01:00I stay away from Slovenian expats in Germany, too....I stay away from Slovenian expats in Germany, too. Actually, I have never tried to "check them out" - it seems like a bad idea and I guess I automatically expect them to be rather unpleasant (not fair, I know, BUT).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-77365223635192425402008-01-22T19:20:00.000+01:002008-01-22T19:20:00.000+01:00Thanks for confirming that I'm not totally crazy f...Thanks for confirming that I'm not totally crazy for feeling this way! There are good and bad eggs in every crowd but I find expat Americans to have a higher portion of *ahem*...<I>problem</I> eggs, the very problem eggs I didn't anticipate running into this far away from home.Camille Aceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088945478653638179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8192526388236454432.post-45230855299218145462008-01-22T18:48:00.000+01:002008-01-22T18:48:00.000+01:00Agreed. I find myself stearing clear of "expat" sp...Agreed. I find myself stearing clear of "expat" specific events for the most part because it's usually not super fun. Meeting people from non english speaking countries who speak English or the local language (or both) is usually great but native English speakers, not so much. <BR/><BR/>Just how it is I guess.Vakker Kvinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08539305107789224558noreply@blogger.com