Hey Chief

my trip back was very bitter-sweet.

first time back in almost 10 years

the death of a 20yr old was very hard on the family.

Guyana.....what i actually saw were....

lots of nice big houses (looks like more middle-class now)

lots of nice new and big vehicles

lots and lots of small businesses

lots of mini malls

lots of new buildings going up

but don't ask me where peeps are getting the money from to do these things.....as salaries are still low

mind you.....i met several peeps who I know from canada and usa.....who have gone back to live there....and they have built massive houses and living the same as they were in NA.

I haven't gone back to GY in so long because of only one thing.....fear.

i got there and surprisingly i wasn't afraid at all....even though it is close to election time

mind you i kept a very low profile....so that might account for my feeling safe.

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Originally posted by Villagebelle:
I haven't gone back to GY in so long because of only one thing.....fear.

i got there and surprisingly i wasn't afraid at all....even though it is close to election time

mind you i kept a very low profile....so that might account for my feeling safe.

Low profile or not, we have distinctive accents. They also know from your clothes, shoes and I bet the thieves can smell you. I am happy you are back safe.

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Originally posted by D2:

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Originally posted by Villagebelle:
I haven't gone back to GY in so long because of only one thing.....fear.

i got there and surprisingly i wasn't afraid at all....even though it is close to election time

mind you i kept a very low profile....so that might account for my feeling safe.

Low profile or not, we have distinctive accents. They also know from your clothes, shoes and I bet the thieves can smell you. I am happy you are back safe.

my low profile meant.....i didn't go out much unless it was to visit relatives.

but what you said is is so very true. before going to g/town one day my niece said to me....'aunty...remember to keep you mouth shut'!

so i am just following and let them do all the shopping and this beggar comes up to me, stretches his hands out and said...'Ms america, gimme wan raise'!

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Originally posted by Villagebelle:
... and this beggar comes up to me, stretches his hands out and said...'Ms america, gimme wan raise'!

yuh shudda tell he even america lookin fuh wan raise

VG sound like wan closet PPPite. jus messin wid yuh gyal.

at Ksazma

bai....i am not into politics at all....not my thing.

coincidentally.....from my famo's conversations.....it seems that most of them are planning to vote AFC!!

time for a change they said
too much bribery and corruption they said

if this materializes at the polling station is another thing.

Tell your family that most of us on GNI love dem, VB.

VB, I'm smiling here thinking about your niece's comment. I'm a very talkative person, and I most certainly would find it hard to keep my mouth shut

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the only time things will really change is when someone who lived over seas for maybe 20 yrs or more goes back to rule...

I am thinking of going back, Let the Wrath of Khan prevail

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Originally posted by Villagebelle:
at Ksazma

bai....i am not into politics at all....not my thing.

coincidentally.....from my famo's conversations.....it seems that most of them are planning to vote AFC!!

time for a change they said
too much bribery and corruption they said

if this materializes at the polling station is another thing.

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Yes!!!!! This is music to my ears. Please say thanks to your family.


VOTE FOR CHANGE VOTE AFC!!!