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Boom! So You Scared of Coming To Africa Or What?

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fierycjposted 8 years ago
Africa is the most beautiful continent on Earth, believe it or not. Mother nature lives there with all her divine picturesque! And the people, friendliest people in the world! No kidding. But despite all these glorious points, many people still think that if they visit, that they're gonna get mobbed, shot at, kidnapped, used as a sacrifice...or raped by a bunch of pygmies! Lol. So what about you, you scared to come or what?
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  Lady_Eposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  There are many parts of Africa I haven't been to and would love to visit. E.g Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Egypt. I have the Dosh, the Private jet etc - Just need someone to be my Tour Guide...
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  Lady_Eposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  There are many parts of Africa I haven't been to and would love to visit. E.g Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Egypt. I have the Dosh, the Private jet etc - Just need someone to be my Tour Guide...
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  With all that, Babe, I'm pretty sure you can get the best tour guide in the business, and perhaps some.
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  sarovaiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Kenya,Tazania and Uganda all three coming under East africa. Next to south africa , Kenya is the one of popular country in africa.You can visit kenya anytime.
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  XTASISposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I'd love to go but I'm scared of vaccines. Specially now with all this fuss about swine flu conspiracy theories
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  What the...
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  JonTutorposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I wanna visit Tanzania... love Safari.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  We've got a brilliant Safari as well. You should check out my Nigeria Heart of Africa travel hub. The safari is called Yankari Game Reserve.
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  JonTutorposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Gotta go for work.... gonna read later.
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  Drew Breezzyposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I was going on a trip to africa a few years back but didn't get the chance
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  nikitasnow2posted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I am not scared at all, if anything I would go there right now had i the chance. All those cruel bAd things do happen,not only in Africa, but in the whole world. In fact it is even worse in other continents, and not to mention many unfriendly people
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frogdroppingposted 8 years ago
Nope. It's the flying that puts me off.

Though a boat trip wouldn't be out of the question. Morroco is fairly near.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  You scared of flying? You never flew?
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  frogdroppingposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Yes to the fear and no to the flying. I've flown 7/8 times in the last 12 months.
  
  I just try not to unless I really have to.
  
  And I know it's not the same as saying 'I've been' but my dad has and found it to be a beautiful continent. He's been to Chad, Sudan, Morroco, Egypt, Tunisia and a couple of other places (I'm unsure which). And his aunt lived most of her life (until she was 70+) in Kenya.
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earnestshubposted 8 years ago
Be there in a flash if I could fiery! Africa is the heart of our planet, the beauty and diversity of it's lands and peoples amaze me. My best friend came from Africa, and returns often. Soon I will join him on one of his trips home.He has lived in Melbourne almost his whole life long, yet still feels his heart is in Africa.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  That's what everybody who's visited feels.
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  earnestshubposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Even as a kid I loved Africa even though my knowledge of it was pretty thin. No matter what crap the news and movies fed us, the science and nature shows gave us a glimpse at it's people from time to time, and a glimpse was enough. The warmest, most loving faces are still in my memory.
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Ladybird33posted 8 years ago
Yes, I would go, yes, I would be scared but anytime I go to a new place I am scared. I would do it in a heartbeat. I would take my son everywhere I can, I think the exposure of different cities and countries is priceless.
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Id be scared of the .......wildlife BOOM
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  They would be scared of you, kiwi woman. BOOM!
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  ya hurt my feelins now CJ....well maybe only if Im hungry ,should they fear me lol
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dennisemattposted 8 years ago
whats with the "BOOM!?" My Aunt went to Africa a few years ago. She loved it. I have never been anywhere. Not scared, just no opportunity.
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Ultimate Hubberposted 8 years ago
Regular viewers of "National Geographic" channel would love to visit Africa and I am one of them.
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Colebabieposted 8 years ago
I would like to go work in Uganda. My aunt taught in South Africa, but I was dumb and never visited her
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lrohnerposted 8 years ago
I ditto Earnest. I would love to visit Africa. It's always been top of my list of places I want to explore during my lifetime. And I'm not worried about the pygmies. I'm 5'10". I'll just step on the little buggers!
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Ha ha ha ha ha you kill me, Irish woman!
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Mrvoodooposted 8 years ago
Maybe, I've got two different pictures of Africa in my mind, one of nice things like scenes filled with jeeps, and Lions and Zebras and all manner of cool stuff, and another filled with kids running around forming armies and shooting each other with machine-guns.

You'll probably tell me that the second scene is just created by TV crews and doesn't really happen, and perhaps you're right, but then you've also posted threads about your guns, and about having people trying to shoot you, so I don't know.

But even so, I would like to visit.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Dude, every country's got its gangs. But somehow I assumed you already knew that.
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ryankettposted 8 years ago
I don't know many people that are afraid of going to Africa as in the entire continent of Arica.

But your telling me that I am safe to fly into Somalia and start walking around with my camera taking pictures? Or I am safe driving around the suburbs of Johannesburg, where the police are non existant and villages dish out their own justice?

A pre-arranged safari in Kenya, the resorts on the coast, yeah thats all fine.... but there are places in Africa that it would be very difficult to visit unless you were very rich and could afford personal security.

I got enough trouble from Somalian gangs in Camden, yet alone walking around expecting 12 year old militia to protect me - instead of rob me.

Africa is a beautiful place, and I would love to visit, but yes I am indeed 'scared' of visiting certain areas of Africa.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Ha ha ha I can tell you one thing - jerks like you are just the perfect target for militia gangs.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Not that there are any militia gangs - it is really, really safe.
  
  Right fj?
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  As safe as LA, New York, London, or the South of France...
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Spent 2 years in Nigeria a while back.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  shoot me. Which part? So did the militia shoot at ya, huh? Boom!
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  LOL
  
  No - I was a guest of a nephew of the (then) Royal bloodline. Suffice to say I was lucky to get out with my skin attached and did not get paid for the two years work. Beautiful countryside though, I agree. Perhaps the 3rd most beautiful in the world - after Sri Lanka, England on a good day, and Utah..........
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  You still aint telling me which part? And hey, I bet you there's tons of other countrysides that beat Utah's or Sri Lanka's put together. Really.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Close to Lagos. It was nice - the 12 servants, and constant bodyguards, but when it was time to be paid and leave.... Long story - and old history.
  
  I have traveled though and I have been all over the world. Never South America or Australasia - but, the one place I want to see and haven't is the New Zealand fjords.
  
  So far -
  1. England on a good day (about twice a year)
  2. Sri Lanka - in the mountains
  3. Utah - monument valley
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  ryankettposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I was talking about Somalia, please tell me how this relates to Nigeria in any way?
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Fiery is from Nigeria, and he was talking about Africa.
  
  Big place.......
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  ryankettposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  No but his reference to the militia was as a result of my reference to militia, only I was talking about Somalia.... I guess that I just object to being called a jerk for no reason.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  No - he was talking to me.
  
  And yes - they did shoot at me.......
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  ryankettposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  So you had 12 bodyguards and STILL got shot at by Militia in Nigeria?
  
  Well that tells me all that I need to know, yes I am scared of going to some parts of Africa, just like I wouldnt hop out of a cab in the Bronx or even in certain areas of London.
  
  I dont think that not wishing to walk around Nigeria or Somalia on my own really makes me a jerk, it probably just makes me wise.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  No - I had 12 servants, which included 2 low-grade body guards - and they still shot at me. I was working for a very unpopular royal at the time. Little did I know. Never got paid either. Not planning on a return trip any time soon.
  
  But don't let that put you off.
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  ryankettposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Well at least you got a very interesting life experience, they are worth more than any amount of money; at least if you ignore the fact that money can buy you almost any experience!
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  ryankettposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Just the fact that there are gangs of 12 year olds high on khat and carrying AK-47's is enough for me to not go to Somalia. Being called a Jerk by you for no reason whatsoever is enough reason not to believe a word that you say.
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livewithrichardposted 8 years ago
One of my best friends just returned from a vacation in Africa with his wife. He said the safari they went on was a great experience but the city they stayed in before and after the safari was terrible, unsafe, and a magnet for crime against tourists, and he's from Brooklyn. Though he said it was nothing like watching a Sally Struther's commercial and can't wait to go back and invited us to go along next time.

I guess it would depend on where in Africa. I'd love to go see Egypt someday. Not so sure about going on a safari though. Do you ever wonder why when on a safari, the tourists are pointing and taking pictures of the lions while the guides are backing away and locking in their trucks?...lol Don't believe it, check it out on youtube.
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Ivorwenposted 8 years ago
I almost went to Africa once. I was still in high school and had been invited to teach Jr. high and high school math at a boarding school in the Ivory Coast (That country goes by a different name now.) Everything was looking great and then the host family, with which I would have been staying, had a change of plans and moved somewhere else. I still wouldn't mind going to Africa someday, but I would rather go to Nepal.
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fierycjposted 8 years ago
Thanks everybody, those who've been sensible in their responses. Everyone except Ryankett. Thanks, and when you do visit, you're gonna have a ball. Money back guarantee. *winks*
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fierycjposted 8 years ago
Hey people, gotta check out now, read some hubs, go to sleep. Been wild night. Will check back on the thread tomorrow, God willing. God bless y'all. Later Mark Knowles.
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\Brenda Scullyposted 8 years ago
Africa here i come...
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  JonTutorposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  You got the wings too.
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Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago
Here ya go Mark ,I bought the NZ Fjords to ya ,well one of them.

Doubtful Sound,Fiordland NZ
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Yeah - that looks nice. When I have a t least 2 years to spare.....
  
  have you been?
  
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Most of Fiordland looks like that ,lol
  
  Yes Ive been to that place and another bout 20 miles away , think I also read somewhere the South Island 8 ,notable Fjords...
  
  Incidently CJ some of those hills were locations for Peter Jackson..
  
  I was born around the coast past Lake Manapouri, down a dirt road , in a cottage beside the Pacific Ocean.
  
  No Im not a hobbit
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sandra rinckposted 8 years ago
have you been here?
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  No - That is gorgeous though, but I see you and raise you this:
  
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sandra rinckposted 8 years ago
I will see you that and raise you this!

it says art but this is where I grew up.
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Awesome scenery ,ok Im all in...(pushes chips forward) where is it Sandra?
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  sandra rinckposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  haha, Deception pass Washington.
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  RooBeeposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  LOVE the Northwest US. So insanely gorgeous!!
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  sandra rinckposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I know, you can't miss god there for shizzle.
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RooBeeposted 8 years ago
Well, CJ, since I know now that there will be no pygmies, raping, or knifings you can count me out!
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RooBeeposted 8 years ago
Oh, and Utah has some absolutely breathtaking landscapes. I don't mind people not being aware of this - more room for me! But, if you ever do want to visit, we have THE BEST snow on earth for skiing - no lie. And, I challenge you to best the beauty of Southern Utah - Moab, Arches - it's unbelievable, like you stepped on to an artist's canvas. UT has it's quirks to be sure, but they are all man-made. The nature here is absolutely stunning.
CJ, we have our own stereotypes, too. You don't wanna know how many people have asked me if people ride around on horses and have ten wives. (No, and no in case you're wondering).
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  Mishaposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  And here I was dreaming on moving to Utah. Why, or why you had to deflate my bubble RooBee?
  
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  RooBeeposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Aw, sorry bout that Misha. If anyone could come out here and convince a group of lovely young ladies to become sister-wives it's you, my friend.
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fierycjposted 8 years ago
Pls people post African pics!
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Post some for us CJ
  I cant
  Id scare the wildlife remember
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  
  Obudu cattle ranch, Cross River State, Nigeria
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fierycjposted 8 years ago
some wild life for ya, Kiwi, from the Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Now they are hot!!
  
  Elephants my fav
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Davinagirl3posted 8 years ago
Not scared... just can't afford to travel!
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AsherKadeposted 8 years ago
i'm glad you're back fiery...
ppl who don't like Africa or any other part of the world are ignorant and misinformed. Peronally, I would fear being shot more in Iraq...
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  ryankettposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  In fairness, that is stating the obvious a little AsherKade!
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AsherKadeposted 8 years ago
and each one is different like a fingerprint....God is great!
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Yea now how could that amazing detail be sheer chance?
  
  Somewhere I read too that leopards even have spots on their tongue lol
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Couldn't possibly happen - bet you have an answer though. Pity the dinosaurs were sinners and killed off last week.
  
  Deary me............
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  
  You might want to rethink that statement. Allow me to introduce you to evolution which will explain the variation of the species and differences amongst them.
  
  A little known scientific theory. But catching on in certain quarters. Even amongst serious writers........
  
  Still - if you want to force your irrational beliefs into every single discussion - you go right a head.
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tksenseiposted 8 years ago
Is this the religion forum? Must you drag your fear with you to EVERY thread in EVERY forum?
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  
  Only when it is brought up. Sorry it scares you so much. Too bad.
  
  Perhaps if you buy a bigger dog?
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  tksenseiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Your fear doesn't scare me, but your spamming of EVERY THREAD ON EVERY FORUM is tiresome. Keep your phobia to yourself.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Oh dear - I know it must be tricky given your reading skills, but maybe you should look back and see who interjected god into this discussion.
  
  Or - you could just buy a bigger dog......
  
  Would that make you feel more of a man? Myself - I have 3 dobermans - I like to keep them lean though - not one of them over 90 pounds. But they work as a team..........
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  AsherKadeposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  get off it....that's why I am not here all the time anymore...ppl here can get offended by anything or just talk trash just to get a laugh, ratings, or have a comment to throw in....it's a comment or saying everyone where I am at says....so who's the prejudice prik?
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AsherKadeposted 8 years ago
what the hell? I wasn't forcing anything or any irrational beliefs on anyone...man, you are really strung out...take a cold shower and take a Darvocet!!! I was jsut commenting,positively, on the guy's thread!!!
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  
  Sure..........
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tksenseiposted 8 years ago
Is this the religion forum? Must you drag your fear with you to EVERY thread in EVERY forum?
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  Mishaposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  LOL To be fair Mark did not start the religious off-top here
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  tksenseiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Yes he did.
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  Mishaposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Re-read Asher's post
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Oh please , whagt chidlish nonsense
  
  Im gonna mention God whenever I like despite the paranoia creeping into minds...
  
  To me they are Gods creatures not Darwins or anyone elses..
  that is not pushing it down anyones throat, so quit using that as an excuse!! childish
  
  Misha what do you mean ..he started it first ..
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AsherKadeposted 8 years ago
you know what?I'm hardly ever here, I hardly comment, I hardly talk about my work, and I don't have time to deal with your childish shit that has no validation and doesn't make sense. I gotta go back to work where ppl like you are running amok in the streets....later man!
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  Mishaposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Air will be much cleaner here.
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  ciao.
  
  Darwin Explained It All !!!!
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sandra rinckposted 8 years ago
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  Mark Knowlesposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Awwww. I love our cousins. Who wouldn't?
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  sandra rinckposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I dunno? Let's ask.
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  More amazement
  
  Sandra do you have any idea why it pisses anyone of that I think God is great creating them , other than the fact you might not agree....I mean is that it ? just disagreeing right?
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  sandra rinckposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Not sure what you talking about here. I think there beautiful no matter how anyone believes they came about.
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sandra rinckposted 8 years ago
Dang, I was hoping to bring the focus back to africa. Look at the apes and babies, and the (sloth?) hanging from a tree in the rain forest. I would love to see the rain forest there.
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  Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Hey when on the Big Island youll only be 6hrs from New Zealand,check out the rainforests there ,no monkeys though sorry
  least wasnt when I left
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  sandra rinckposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Sounds good. I might go on another trip. The first place on my list of places to go (if I ever get so lucky) is Egypt.
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Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago
Whose ya Daddy

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  sandra rinckposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  ROTFLMAO!!!
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JonTutorposted 8 years ago
Are you Sarah Palin's friend?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/0 … 41653.html
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  tantrumposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Just like in New York Or Chicago , or...
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  JonTutorposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Also Detroit, LA, Houston, Miami....
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Colebabieposted 8 years ago
Reread your post Roth, and check out the link, and try to find why maybe Jon pointed you out
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ralwusposted 8 years ago
I ain't scared to go to Africa, only Nigeria.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Ha ha ha better keep it that way. you ever set foot here, I'll pay the militants to give you a tour.
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  ralwusposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Well CJ then I must try to make it there. Mebbe I'll bring the toad with me if and when you provide his women and such too. LOL So kind of you to offer safety for me. LOL
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Dont mention it. I'm a nice guy.
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  ralwusposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Peace my friend.
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flread45posted 8 years ago
I would love to go to Africa,but I am afraid a Big Cat would eat my Trout.
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  And that would really happen.
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Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago
Welcome to Hubpages Roth Sok
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fierycjposted 8 years ago
Nigeria - The Heart Of Africa. The greatest black nation on the planet. How're you doing?
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fierycjposted 8 years ago
Sure is. Everything for everybody. Religion, Yoga, Mysticism, Movies, Music, Cartoons. Even naked Indian actress hubs for those who're into that. Yeah, its got it all.
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\Brenda Scullyposted 8 years ago
HI fIERY......getting bak into the groove of hub pages..... my you are very active on here aren't you.....

Nigeria sounds like the place to be.... how are you doing
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  Hi Bren. Honest I'm kinda getting bored with this place. The wuchmacallit - Virtual Feng Shui is all warped. I'm cooking up some stuff now. Just waiting for a friend to show up, gotta go handle some real ish.
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\Brenda Scullyposted 8 years ago
oh right be on your way then
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  fierycjposted 8 years ago in reply to this
  I said, waiting for a friend. Clearly you're in one of your moods. Later, Bren.
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\Brenda Scullyposted 8 years ago
sorry i am not in amood....when you said you were fed up of this place and waiting for a friend.... i thought you meant a friend to turn up at your house to go out...... if you meant a friend on hub pages

I am here and always here.
sorry about the mis understanding
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lainposted 8 years ago
The equatorial rainforest of Africa is high on my to-visit list.
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Eaglekiwiposted 8 years ago
'Out Of Africa' movie
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GeoHoliday2009posted 8 years ago
Not at all(scared to travel to Africa) Just like what you've said that Africa is beautiful continent: For me not the best but it is one of the best. If ever I will be given the time and the resources, I will definitely love to go to Africa and explore the continent.
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GeoHoliday2009posted 8 years ago
Not at all(scared to travel to Africa) Just like what you've said that Africa is beautiful continent: For me not the best but it is one of the best. If ever I will be given the time and the resources, I will definitely love to go to Africa and explore the continent.
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Lisa HWposted 8 years ago
Boom - not really. As someone else said, it's the plane ride (in my case from the US and over the ocean) I'm scared of.
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