Terminalcoffee discussion

At least we know some good work will be done while you're in Haiti. Did you read that ALL of the US government aid is still tied up in red tape?

i have heard that. so much bureaucracy in helping people it seems. much has to do with people thinking "what's in it for me?" whether that be in monetary form or just needed kudos that may help them climb whatever ladder they are trying to climb.

we have zero admin costs on the projects we do. we personally pay for our own travel expenses and raise money for projects that goes 100% to the projects. one of the main things we are doing now is to pay local people to help with the project so they have some ownership of it. we are working on a sustainable farm initiative currently. for $200 i can hire 65 people for a day. i have raised an additional $1000 (aside from the $10k for the project material costs for this trip) that will provide work for 65 people for a week. i have found that this works better than just giving them a bag of rice. (which can turn people into pavlov's dog just waiting for a bell to ring and be fed) this also puts that $1000 back into their local economy. as for anyone that thinks i am hiring cheap slave labor, this is the avg going wage in this area for a days work (about $3.07) and i can really spread it around. plus this project is in their community solely for them.

Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "also, whilst i am basking in my new TC moderator duties (what are they?) i must tell everyone that i will be gone from mid-day tomorrow until like the 11th so i am not neglecting any real or assume..."

Have a great time, sir. If you're playing baseball this time, and someone brushes you back, rush the mound.

Also, reading about your project, you fucking rock.

Kevin, you are my new hero!

I totally agree with you Barb!

Hey Kevin, how did you get started doing projects like this?

I'm proud to know you, Kevin.

Don't forget to leave the fruit hat at home, though. I don't think it'll get through customs.

Kevin, you are awesome. And I know you'll be a great moderator. Don't be afraid to use the power of the ficus!

Kevin, I don't care what everyone else says about you. You're alright.

Seriously though, when we finally legalize cloning, I'm thinking we should take a few tissue samples off you first.

Barb wrote: "We need more people like Kevin in the world.
That is all."

Amen!

Awesome work, Kevin.

Clark wrote: "Seriously though, when we finally legalize cloning, I'm thinking we should take a few tissue samples off you first."

I thought he said "clothing" and I snickered to imagine ALL of TC nudey nuderson.

much thanks for your support. i am humbled by your care. sincerely. as i have said before, i spent much of the first 3/4 of my life taking and now am trying to give back. our family motto is: love people, use things. don't get those mixed up

i will be around today (Friday) until around 1-ish and then am off the grid until like the 11th or so. keep an eye on things for me would ya?

Kevin you have only been on the job for 5 minutes and you're already taking a long break. Is the pressure getting to you already?

safe travels friend.

And have you seen? Kevin has his own "Corner" now.

There'll be no living with him...

ha! going to the corner now

i'm out ya'll. gotta catch a plane. clark, if you say anything outrageous give me a shout so i can read up on the carnage when i return.

orevwa, pale ak ou byento!

Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "clark, if you say anything outrageous"

By outrageous, you mean stupid, right? That's a given...

Kevin is back! How was the trip, sir? Pictures?

welcome back, Kevin!

wonderful trip thanks. project phase completed and much accomplished that had little to do with the work we were there doing. no injuries, illnesses or major issues other than my good nikon camera got FUBAR'd. no worries, it is just a thing. i will write up a blog post most likely later today and will have some pics up soon. thanks for you thoughts and concerns. here is a snippit of how i spent my time

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41556345...

is there anything better than the sound of happy children :)

ms.petra wrote: "is there anything better than the sound of happy children :)"


Yes, sleeping children.

you will miss it in a few years Clark... sleeping is way too quiet!

Sometimes almost deafening petra!

here is why i go to the places i do trying to help. this is haiti

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinspr...

ms.petra wrote: "you will miss it in a few years Clark... sleeping is way too quiet!"


I know, but I shudder to imagine what things will be like once they're teenagers.

Sometimes they have most of it out of their systems by the time they are teenagers. One can hope.

Did you play soccer, Kevin? Any yellow cards?

great soccer moment in Haiti:

i took soccer balls and played in the street with the boys several times. one evening we had a goal set up between two trees and then lined up in the street and tried to kick penalty goals while taking turns being goalie. the boys were loving it. i then started taking the ball and handing it to men who were walking past on the busy street. men of all ages from mid-twenties to 70+. when i handed them the ball and the boys all started hooting they all got a familiar twinkle in their eyes as if they were remembering being boys and playing soccer in the street. every one that i handed the ball to took a shot. all still had the skills. you can't imagine the smiles on everyone's faces as we did this. men laid down tools or whatever they were carrying and participated. most having a satisfied smile on their face as they picked up their stuff and continued down the road. one really athletic looking guy took the ball and the pointed me to the goal. everyone shouted with glee as i took my place. they guy then kicked a laser past me that i barely flinched on. much fun

nice story

Kevin "El Liso Grande" wrote: "here is why i go to the places i do trying to help. this is haiti

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinspr..."


The kids break my heart, I want to take them all home with me and snuggle them and bake them cookies.

Your lack of goalie acumen SHAMED our country, Kevin...:)

That's one thing I love about soccer...all you need is a round object and a couple things that can be goal markers...

RandomAnthony wrote: "Your lack of goalie acumen SHAMED our country, Kevin...:)"

You should've come out and either challenged the shooter or cut down the angle, made the stop, and then pointed at HIM.

THAT would've been fucking awesome, diplomacy be damned.

Maybe next time, nancy boy.

yeah, instead i had reflexes of jabba the hut as i watched in my peripheral vision as it ricocheted off the cement blocks behind me. come to think of it he did no fakes, dekes or anything. just eyeballed me and shot one stick side past me. i will say the trees/goal were about 12' apart and he was maybe 15' away 20' max

also the fact that i had just eaten enough dinner to feed 7 Haitians made me somewhat lethargic and the empty candy bar wrappers hanging from my pockets may have infuriated him to a higher perfomance

I'M KIDDING! SHEESH

Some people have the ability to really rocket a ball off their foot, he may have been one of them. When I played indoor soccer I played against a guy that you would see kick the ball and the next thing you would hear it hit the wall behind you.

Did you know...

... that today is Be Bald and Be Free Day? It's the day for
all bald people to go shiny and feel good about it. There are
40 million bald men (and counting) in the United States and
432 million in the world.

why did this get put in this thread ? :)

because...I don't know how/can't make a new thread

::blinks innocently::