tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post5748596385813761097..comments2023-10-14T10:28:15.954+02:00Comments on Middle aged white male living in Africa: Wreckless Euroafrican: Early morning meetings, traffic, metro cops, hawkers, bad drivers....MONDAY!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-14721242850979519022012-02-25T09:01:53.981+02:002012-02-25T09:01:53.981+02:00@Unknown - I figured as much, just want to make su...@Unknown - I figured as much, just want to make sure you don't get into trouble by using the Kaffir word, because you see it here.....<br />And based on my knowledge of the general American pubic, didn't figure you for a bunny hugger. they mostly Canadian, British and Australian.<br /><br />Salagatle!Wreckless Euroafricanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03034605040155770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-47991674411060333642012-02-25T08:47:39.797+02:002012-02-25T08:47:39.797+02:00I'm hardly the kind of person to feel unwarran...I'm hardly the kind of person to feel unwarranted hatred for anyone, so I understand that. It happens to the best of us. I was just offering an explanation of my amusement with the "monkey" thing with a term I figured would clarify.<br />Alas, no bunny hugger in this guy. I'm a game hunter, myself.<br />Have a good one.<br /><br />TylerNumbAmericanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036027691824788719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-88709219167747179882012-02-25T08:08:37.183+02:002012-02-25T08:08:37.183+02:00@Unknown, OK see what you meant by the monkey stat...@Unknown, OK see what you meant by the monkey statement - let me just point out, in case you don't know, it's no longer politically correct to use that word. Whatever you do, don't ever use it if you visit the African Continent.You will find I use it mostly when I'm seriously pissed off because of a specific event, but I also have an understanding side, not completely racist!! The tortoise was not harmed in any way, and we didn't leave him on the pedestal for too long. Maybe 3 or 4 minutes. (Just in case any bunny huggers were wondering). Thanx for the comments.... chat soon.<br /><br />Salagatle!Wreckless Euroafricanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03034605040155770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-78480751102944143242012-02-24T18:02:33.179+02:002012-02-24T18:02:33.179+02:00I forgot to address the "monkey" thing. ...I forgot to address the "monkey" thing. What's the word... um... Kaffir? And yes, Yank, or Yankee. Now, being from the southern US, "Yankee" is a derogatory term for someone in the North, but I know a few Aussies who refer to me as their "Yank friend." No biggie. Also, I've had a similar discussion with other people here, and they say the same thing: we've got it bigger and better here. I usually glaze over, but if I do manage a response, the ensuing diatribe concludes with having said person asking me when I'm taking my vacation and if they can accompany me.<br />Anyway, having read some of the recent developments north of you, I have to say that I'm more than a little hesitant to just up and emigrate. But, I, too, live in hope. I wouldn't be expecting the "Rhodie Nightmare" anytime soon.<br />Finally, I was perplexed by the photo of the pet tortoise. It looked like the bronze statuette my mother's attorney has at her office, so I wasn't sure it was real until I read the description. Always a good read.<br /><br />Bonsoir des Etats-Unis!NumbAmericanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036027691824788719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-56998173028759321762012-02-24T07:44:17.118+02:002012-02-24T07:44:17.118+02:00Tyler, First time I ever hear of a disillusioned Y...Tyler, First time I ever hear of a disillusioned Yank(sic). Mostly they all talk about how everything is bigger / better back home. I agree with your sentiments on Aus and NZ, nanny states, and maybe you have a point about South America, but Africa? Well, I suppose it's how you view your options, and tackle the challenges. I am sure you will be blown away when you come to RSA, but keep in mind that being a tourist here is very different to living here. And, for what it's worth, those of us who think about these things believe that we could be heading for the same fiasco as is currently in place in Zimbabwe. We still have too many poor people here, and a government who is in place only to enrich the few..... But we live in hope.<br />Let us know how the trip pans out!<br /><br />Salagatle!Wreckless Euroafricanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03034605040155770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-11852616794313327852012-02-23T17:24:42.739+02:002012-02-23T17:24:42.739+02:00I won't lie; I've given ample consideratio...I won't lie; I've given ample consideration to living in Suid-Afrika. Some intimidating things have come to pass in America, recently. You may (or may not) have heard about NDAA 2012. It gives the military the authority to detain suspected "terrorists," even US citizens, without trial or legal representation indefinitely. The Gov't is getting a little too brazen for me. If it gets worse, I'll be an ex-pat before I even get INTO med school. Maybe I'm just a disillusioned Yank, but I'm not interested in wading through the destruction of my country. Regarding South America, not a chance. I'm not a fan of Spanish, let alone Latin American Spanish. There are also NZ and Australia, but every time I think of them, I want to sing "God Save the Queen." SA just seems to fit. I guess I'll find out when I visit this summer, eh?<br /><br />Cheers from the States!<br />TylerNumbAmericanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036027691824788719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-29326527206811343032012-02-22T14:25:36.034+02:002012-02-22T14:25:36.034+02:00@ Unknown - Welcome. I'm surprised to say you ...@ Unknown - Welcome. I'm surprised to say you want out of the USA - but then maybe I shouldn't be. Where would you consider going though? Don't tell me Africa - having said that, there are some countries that might pass as acceptable, but corruption is rife across the continent. Ans as for the nanny states out there..... maybe some small, insignificant island off the South American coast?<br />monkeys?<br /><br />Salagatle!Wreckless Euroafricanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03034605040155770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-38962084198110618962012-02-22T14:17:59.527+02:002012-02-22T14:17:59.527+02:00laugh all you want - I was pissing my pants when I...laugh all you want - I was pissing my pants when I eventually wrote this....<br />Salagatle!Wreckless Euroafricanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03034605040155770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-77938296306577086202012-02-21T21:30:41.790+02:002012-02-21T21:30:41.790+02:00I shouldn't laugh but I thought my day was shi...I shouldn't laugh but I thought my day was shit until I read this - be careful my friendBruthafromanothamuthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872045659518406695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20919702.post-75921510260972723822012-02-21T13:56:56.679+02:002012-02-21T13:56:56.679+02:00Hey from the States! I came across your blog by a...Hey from the States! I came across your blog by accident, but have been reading incessantly for about an hour, now. This is the kind of perspective I've been looking for. After med school, I want to get the hell out of America. It's just as corrupt as the next country, but far less enjoyable in terms of weather. Regarding the monkeys, I can't help but find myself entertained. I look forward to reading more of these in the future.<br /><br />Kudos<br />TylerNumbAmericanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036027691824788719noreply@blogger.com