We saw so many beggars in Paris, it was really sad. The one I remember most was an older man sitting on the pavement, holding a sign that just said 'J'ai faim' (I'm hungry). [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by spapad from Saturday, August 29, 2009 8:32:15 PM)
spapad wrote:
Even in Nashville you have the "homeless" the pan handlerers. It was strange, as I have not seen that since I lived in Richmond 25 years ago.
It's sad, but do these people try to do anything to improve their condition? I should shut up as that could be me with just a couple missed paychecks.
ron h wrote:
When I spent a week up there last September, I'd walk from the hotel to the arena/convention center on the main drag and all along the way were the homeless, sleeping in the parkway and in the crevices of the old church there...truly disheartening. I'm not sure what happened to Detroit, but it was once a mighty city with a lot to offer. I can't believe it all is a result of the auto industry as there's so much more there than just that...it's a truly sad situation that's been getting worse (if possible) rather than better...
guidogodoy wrote:
One word: work.
Seen Detroit's unemployment rate recently?
ron h wrote:
Well, you really remind me of a high school buddy of mine I call "Poncho" (real name David Ponce) and you kind'a look like him too. He's a metalhead who likes to travel as well, but he lives here next to Chicago as I do...but still he goes. I don't think I ever heard the story of why you left Detroit, but as I've been there quite often over the years I can imagine why (though I could be wrong), but why Tennessee?? It doesn't seem to fit your personality at all...
guidogodoy wrote:
Better question...ever wonder about my tagline and why I travel so much?
ron h wrote:
Is that why you live there, to show them the way?? Just teasing, but...a little parental guidance never hurt anyone
guidogodoy wrote:
Yeah, "dry county" I learned only means that they just sell beer. Have to drive 10 minutes away for wine or liquor. Ooooooooooo.....
Frankly, I have never seen so many young unwed mothers with no father-figure in my LIFE before moving here.
spapad wrote:
You might want to bring it with you just in case you end up in a dry county! LOL Guids would be better on that info than me! LOL
ron h wrote:
They don't sell Bacardi in Tennessee?? Well, as long as they have Guiness or at least a Budweiser
spapad wrote:
Dont let the skeeters get you! LOL And I assume you are talkin about a beverage incased in aluminum! LOL
ron h wrote:
I think I'll hang out by the pool with a tall cool one
spapad wrote:
I'm the bottom floor with the delux green house anex! LOL
guidogodoy wrote:
Oh, perfect! I am third trailer on the right! We could put Priest up in a couple on the lower side to ease their climbing burden!
spapad wrote:
HA!!! I found it!!! LOL
Here is Guid's and my Redneck mansions! LOL
Notice there is even a small pond in this kingdom!
