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Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:06 pm
by Dave
Namibia might be ok. It's probably hot since most of it's a desert, but it's right on the ocean and there's little malaria threat because of the climate.
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 1:49 pm
by Nightshade
MKJ wrote:thats a bit uneducated innit?
I can understand why you'd say that, but there are a LOT of places in Africa that are extremely fucking dangerous. A lot of the continent is very harsh climate-wise, they DO have the occasional famine there. Then there's the lovely genocides that so many folks seem to be fond of...
I'm sure that there are loads of places that are safe enough and would provide plenty of enjoyment and adventure, but there are just as many that you'd do well to stay the hell out of. Much like New York City.
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:01 pm
by Dave
Famine is not caused by lack of food, it's caused by politics and improper distribution of resources. It's not really a climatic issue. Usually when famine occurs, there are warehouses chock full of food near by, but the aid agencies are too inept to work with the local governments on a distrubtion plan.
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:03 pm
by Ryoki
Or the local goverment kicks out the aid organizations for spying, then sells the food.
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:07 pm
by MKJ
Nightshade wrote:MKJ wrote:thats a bit uneducated innit?
I can understand why you'd say that, but there are a LOT of places in Africa that are extremely fucking dangerous. A lot of the continent is very harsh climate-wise, they DO have the occasional famine there. Then there's the lovely genocides that so many folks seem to be fond of...
I'm sure that there are loads of places that are safe enough and would provide plenty of enjoyment and adventure, but there are just as many that you'd do well to stay the hell out of. Much like New York City.
:icon14: this is very true. im glad you are able to seperate fact from fiction on this matter
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:41 pm
by Transient
Don Carlos wrote:Canada man....fuck Africa...
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:56 pm
by Underpants?
Two of my aunts did complimentary philanthropic work in Africa, one peace corps during the mid-eighties, one in Botswana now, and both have contracted malaria. It's a lifelong illness from what I understand. They both had gammaglobulin treatments ("immunization") beforehand, as well. Just a bit of precautionary advice.
*waves* back
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:55 pm
by PieceMaker
I would hope your boss/friend would understand on the needed
change.
The wife, kids, and I wish you well on your adventure!
I know your not leaving right this minute but I just wanted to get
that out there.
:icon25:
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:57 pm
by SplishSplash
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:02 pm
by Grudge
Hello Africa! Tell me how you're doin!
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:15 pm
by axbaby
woke up and said to myself wtf am i doing going to Africa .
but i'm going anyway .. sounds like my freind really needs me ..he calls me Ax as a joke all the time.
Ax, this is not a scary place - ask Doug. This could be a real opportunity for you and who knows where it will take you. I will share with you my first opportunity to go overseas with BHP. I expressed concern about living in London and the high prices when I had two small kids to support. The manager said to me: "sometimes you have to take a leap of faith". Ax, if you decide to come and things are not going as you expect we can make adjustments. That is the same thing the BHP manager told me and I never went back to him for anything. The overseas thing recharged my career, my life and my family. And hey, look where I ended up!
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:58 pm
by Underpants?
Sounds like your mind is set, then. Best of luck man. :icon14:
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 5:59 pm
by losCHUNK
dude, whatever you do... itll be an experience :]
got any more jobs going ? i can make a mean cuppa :P
edit: whys my posts going all over the place ?
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:28 pm
by lars63
Good luck on that new job
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:08 pm
by axbaby
boss took it well ..gave me a leave of absence whenever i decide to go .
now i need to get my passport sorted ..that's going to take awhile.
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:49 pm
by Nightshade
Dave wrote:Famine is not caused by lack of food, it's caused by politics and improper distribution of resources. It's not really a climatic issue. Usually when famine occurs, there are warehouses chock full of food near by, but the aid agencies are too inept to work with the local governments on a distrubtion plan.
Yeah, I'm going to have to disagree with you here. The famine in Ethiopia years ago, the one last year in Niger, and the current one across the entire horn of Africa, they've all been caused by drought and death of livestock. It's a pretty simple formula here...
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:06 pm
by ppp
Africa, a bit depressing IMO but after freezing your nuts off a couple of years in snowyland can understand the need for a change of scenery.
Only drink bottled water
Don't drink anything with ice in it unless you made the ice yourself
Don't shag the locals, however attractive/cheap they may be...
Food - boil it peel it or leave it
Keep up with the malaria tablets before you go and when you get back
Bathe in factor 87 sunscreen every morning and afternoon
Do everything slowwwwwly
Don't wander off anywhere alone
Lock up safe at night
Don't give anyone your home address
Don't buy too many wood carvings..
The novelty may wear off after a while but hey you only live once and there'll be plenty of stories to tell the family - and us of course
Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:21 pm
by Tsakali_
aren't you supposed to be pretty self reliant in your job survivor style? you'll be fine go to africa. You can't put a price on such an experiance
having different perspectives from experiances like these is one of my most personal prized(sp?) posessions.
good luck and have fun
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:49 am
by Massive Quasars
Wish you the best sir.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:05 am
by axbaby
won't be going for 3 months or so .. could be gone 6 months to a year .
looks like my job is to train the workers ,show them what i know and apparently help them to make desicions on their own etc
honestly that's exactly what i do here with the Inuit and Indians up here daily so this is second nature to me just a lot hotter.
those who know me know i am quite a patient guy and that's what this job will need.
i'm basically an overpaid babysitter as per usual .
i like a challenge
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:09 am
by axbaby
Nightshade wrote:Can't say as I would have made the same choice, Ax. Part of me says "Man, what an adventure! Africa has so much awesome stuff to see!"
and the other part says "AFRICA??!?! Fuck that AIDS and dictator infested shithole!"
So, good luck, and DON'T FUCK ANYTHING. NOT EVEN YOURSELF.
i read 25% of the area has aids .. hope they don't freak when i wear my Micheal Jackson gloves all the time
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:08 am
by Whiskey 7
axbaby wrote:won't be going for 3 months or so .. could be gone 6 months to a year .
looks like my job is to train the workers ,show them what i know and apparently help them to make desicions on their own etc
honestly that's exactly what i do here with the Inuit and Indians up here daily so this is second nature to me just a lot hotter.
those who know me know i am quite a patient guy and that's what this job will need.
i'm basically an overpaid babysitter as per usual .
i like a challenge
Going to miss you here axbaby
I wish you good luck and best wishes. Keep well :icon23:
PS Don't forget Q3W. Come back, it will be nice to see you :icon17:
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:40 am
by dzjepp
hf and gl sir....
and take meeeee with youeeeeee
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:00 pm
by shadd_
you gonna be living in a compound out in the middle of nowhere?
and if you run someone over don't stop to check.
machetes, chop chop.
Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 2:05 pm
by Ryoki
Jesus it's not fucking Liberia.