Really? - Posted by Wayne-NC
Posted by Wayne-NC on April 10, 2004 at 17:43:21:
Can you name those Caribbean islands where life is that way now? Maybe when you said “had” answers my question. Are there still “Maroons” there or have the societies changed. I’ve never heard of that term even though I have traveled there extensively. The Carib Indians were the original inhabitants. I am looking for answers as I am switching my focus to Hawaii for investing. Thanks.
Re: Maroons in the Carribean - Posted by GL(ON)
Posted by GL(ON) on April 10, 2004 at 16:35:50:
I thought maroon meant to abandon someone on a desert island? Either that or a dark red/purple color?
Maroon as an insult I think comes from an old Bugs Bunny cartoon and is meant as a humorous variant of moron.
Re: So what’s wrong with maroon? - Posted by Bessie
Posted by Bessie on April 11, 2004 at 16:26:25:
I’m with you and great humor. It looks like Nick should look at some of this stuff with a little humor. This site is a reflection of the world we live in and stupid comes in all sizes, shapes and colors. Sometimes you just have to shake your head and laugh.
In a effort to stay on subject, in terms of the creonline board to provide a learning experience is: Nick at least that nut case did not cost you any money just wait to you do a deal with one of these guys and they cost you a deal. Anyway thanks for the smile!
Amazing The Number… - Posted by Goofus
Posted by Goofus on April 09, 2004 at 23:30:33:
of people who don’t like you Hankie. And to think I thought it was only me.
A maroon is… - Posted by Barry (FL)
Posted by Barry (FL) on April 09, 2004 at 20:11:58:
The color a moron turns after my big brother beats him up! =8-)
Re: not so nice people on here - Posted by Tom-FL
Posted by Tom-FL on April 09, 2004 at 21:17:08:
I’m still working on “empleshed provision”. Webster was no help at all.
What’s an 8 track? - Posted by DaveD (WI)
Posted by DaveD (WI) on April 12, 2004 at 07:32:35:
When you remove them from the player, do you still throw them over your shoulder into the back seat… or is that passe these days? It’s a shame I can’t get LeGrand or Kaiser on 8-track. Thanks for the laugh, GL.
Could he mean grodie? - Posted by GL(ON)
Posted by GL(ON) on April 12, 2004 at 09:07:26:
You will have to get a Valley Girl to explain what a grodie is LOL.
I have only heard it as history - Posted by Philip
Posted by Philip on April 10, 2004 at 21:22:27:
I don’t know about the present. I have only been to one Carribean Island and it does not fit this mold at all. (Haiti!)
The Caribs were native. These other folks were from Africa. I read there was intermarriage to some degree, but I certainly am not a history scholar.
But in their heyday, a Maroon was someone you said, "Please, Thank You, and Sir, to…
And they all lived in some kind of home!
Probably bought with OPM, at a 50% discount, under pressure by great negotiating skills(actual bending of the arm behind the back). This was after reading a course written by the most successful Maroon around!
Philip
You’ve piqued my interest… - Posted by Barry (FL)
Posted by Barry (FL) on April 10, 2004 at 19:26:04:
What does Hawaii have to do with the Caribbean?
All those are correct - Posted by Philip
Posted by Philip on April 10, 2004 at 21:15:08:
But this group of people I am speaking of were also called Maroons, and THEY definetly were called this in a respectfull way.
Many had been chiefs and kings in Africa before they were betrayed into slavery by North Africans or other blacks.
And they all lived in some kind of real estate! (On topic)
Philip
A certain “je ne sais quoi” about them - Posted by Hank FL
Posted by Hank FL on April 10, 2004 at 03:20:43:
…Of the psycho variety
And since 90% of the flames from around here come from bogus names/email, they most likely originate from less wards than one might suspect.
The cordial responses and private messages from respected long time contributors, REI web site proprietors and seminarians (all with real names btw), don’t go into the “funnyfile”, and therefore are not re-posted for fun.
Enjoy your “company”.
Esprit de kooks.
Re: What’s an 8 track? - Posted by GL(ON)
Posted by GL(ON) on April 12, 2004 at 09:06:11:
How about Tom Vu course on 8 track, rare collector’s item.
Check out 8 track heaven, it’s a funny site.
All beautiful island RE! - Posted by Wayne-NC
Posted by Wayne-NC on April 10, 2004 at 22:22:01:
However, too bad they don’t live that way anymore. What happened! I have never been to Haiti. I have been many times to the independent countries of Jamaica, St. Lucia, Grenada, Bahamas, Antigua, Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Guadeloupe. All fine real estate but not a place that I would want to own in anymore.
Both are island chains! - Posted by Wayne-NC
Posted by Wayne-NC on April 10, 2004 at 19:49:36:
I want to buy a 2nd home on an island and I am shifting my interest from the Caribbean to the Hawaiian islands because I feel that it is a safer and more secure investment. Nothing more, nothing less.
Re: All beautiful island RE! - Posted by Bessie
Posted by Bessie on April 11, 2004 at 16:07:35:
FYI Haiti is one of those independent countries and has been for some time. Not sure of the number of years but I think its at least 100 years.
Re: All beautiful island RE! - Posted by Bessie
Posted by Bessie on April 11, 2004 at 16:00:53:
FYI Haiti is one of those independent countries and has been for 100 years.
400 years - Posted by Philip
Posted by Philip on April 11, 2004 at 06:42:06:
And a lot changed I guess.
Haiti looks like the others from the air, but smells worse once on the ground.
Everyone outside of the 3 biggest cities lived in mostly shanty towns or hillside villages when I was there.
I guess a shanty, sold by a motivated seller, with 3 bedrooms, would go for 4 goats instead of 6.
Seriously, though, corruption and worldview keep so many of these people in a terrible position in Haiti; it is sad. I think many of the other islands you mention are quite a bit better.
I actually wouldn’t know anything about RE in any of them.
Philip
Yes, - Posted by Philip
Posted by Philip on April 11, 2004 at 17:47:55:
but their own leaders keep them from being independent AND FREE.
Yet, until the populace changes its worldview I don’t think the nation will change. Voodoo practice, cultural peculiarities, and tolerance for tyrants are holding these people back.
One thing about RE in Haiti is…the prices can’t go down, if you are outside of Port a Prince!
Philip
Philip