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RE: Plans for the future!
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Miguel de Maria
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Joined: Oct. 20 2003
From: Phoenix, AZ
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RE: Plans for the future! (in reply to Kate)
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The first thing that comes to mind, is that toilet = servicios. In the States, we are taught to use "bano" (bath). But the Spaniards we ran into didn't know what we were talking about. It's very interesting to me how so many people run into helpful Spaniards. To tell you the truth, I speak Spanish to a moderate degree but didn't get any help from the natives. I used to work in restaurants a lot and I always enjoyed hanging out in the kitchen with the Mexican guys and learning from them. And they always liked me and appreciated the fact that I was trying to communicate to them in their own language. But in Spain, from Madrid to Barcelona to Sevilla, I got the "French" treatment, where if you didn't know the words exactly, you got blank stares. This was in great contrast to Mexico, where they would gladly attempt to follow my pantomime. Maybe it was because it was around the wartime and I'm American, but I really didn't find the Spanish very helpful or nice at all. The nicest person I met in Andalucia was Kate!
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Date Jan. 2 2006 1:07:30
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JBASHORUN
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Joined: Jan. 23 2005
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RE: Plans for the future! (in reply to flyeogh)
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Nigel, I must sincerely thank you for your efforts so far! You've been great! I was under the impression that the book was fairly new, as another member "Leo" purchased a copy at a recent Flamenco guitar festival. I would attempt to contact Manolo (or his associates) directly through his website ( www.manolosanlucar.com ), but it seems that the "contact us" page isn't working. Perhaps its just my computer, but I suspect its just because the website isn't fully operational yet. All things considered, I think perhaps the only way of obtaining this book would be through someone who has a direct link with Manolo (or his associates), or by asking one of these specialist shops to try and order it. If some shops seem reluctant to order it, then there's nothing I can say to that. Likewise, if you (Nigel) feel you have done your bit and can't be bothered to search any further, I'll completely understand. What I would ask, though, is that anyone going to any Flamenco festivals and events could *please* keep an eye out for it, and perhaps even buy a copy to sell on to me. Or, failing that, if someone has copy already that they have read, and wouldn't mind passing on (obviously I'll pay for it)... please let me know. Now that I think of it... maybe I'll ask Leo if he'll sell me his when he's done with it! Gracias, James
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Date Jan. 5 2006 21:22:42
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