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Fri Mar-11-05 11:13 AM
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We're off to Miami to meet my grandmother! :-) |
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We'll be flying out late this afternoon, and will return Sunday night. :bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D:bounce::D http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3255761
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:16 AM
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1. Whatever you do, don't hang around South Beach. |
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I'm not sure you'd feel comfortable there, seeing as how you're from Central Illinois and all.
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:17 AM
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I'm 'from' Illinois for about 3 years, but spent the vast majority of my life in FL/the South.
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:20 AM
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3. I a m soooo happy for you |
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Being raised in Florida, I had a lot of contact with the Cuban People who escaped immediately after Castro took control. I became friends with many....I'm glad your grandmother will find freedom here but I also understand how she longs for freedom in her native land...
I am, however happy you will finally meet her. :party:
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:22 AM
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How are you feeling these days? Well, I hope?
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:24 AM
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(wow, I love this place....it feels like family) :)
Enjoy your flight!
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:25 AM
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I'll enjoy the warmth, both climatological and familial, too!
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:22 AM
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4. is this the grandma that was in cuba that you had not met? |
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:23 AM
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I'm as excited as a kid at Christmas!
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:29 AM
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14. I just read the thread |
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that's really awesome. Good for her. Too bad you're only going to be here a couple of days.
The Calle Ocho block party/festival is this sunday. That's always a blast and the weather has been nearly perfect, although at times a little chilly for miami standards.
So extend your trip so you can really spend time with your family and party on calle ocho. Whereabouts in Miami will you be staying?
I'll PM you my number in case you have time and want to have a beer or something.
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:32 AM
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We'll be in Hialeah, but I'm not sure we can swing an extended stay, but we'll certainly try.
:)
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:43 AM
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23. You know as well as I do that Miami is an intoxicating city |
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(I don't know about Hialeah)
And I don't know when is the last time you were here, but things are definitely improving around here. All kinds of condos are going up in downtown and it's not so segregated as it used to be. In other words, it's maturing.
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:46 AM
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The 'Capital of the Caribbean' is a fitting appellation for it.
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:26 AM
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I hope you have a wonderful time with her. Congratulations! :)
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:27 AM
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this is such good news. I am so very happy for you and your family and especially your grandmother. I can't imagine what it would be like to be separated from your children and grandchildren for so long. Have a wonderful time, I will be thinking about you and smiling. :hug:
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:30 AM
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We all keep laughing and crying alternately.:hug:
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:27 AM
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:28 AM
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13. How wonderful that you will finally meet her! |
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I bet she's gonna have some culture shock! Congratulations and good luck! :party:
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:31 AM
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17. Oh yeah, BIG TIME culture shock! |
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My mom said that grandma keeps saying "Que maravilla!" (what a wonder!) over and over, with everything she sees!
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Fri Mar-11-05 11:38 AM
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19. Que maravilla that she's here now with her family! |
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Hola to your Grandmother from your DU friends! :hi: :hi: :hi:
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22. Rest assured, we will. |
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Edited on Fri Mar-11-05 06:52 PM by Cuban_Liberal
See y'all Sunday!
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