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jambo
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 Posted - 18 May 2006 : 11:47:24
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some members of the bantaba have asked about my project. My last one was a library for St theresa's school in Westfield. I paid for the renovations, termite treatment, paint and new ceiling. they now have a library that is for the use of the pupils.
The next will be books for a library Brikama Methodist senior secondary school. Each shipment has been about books and schools.
it has been stressful because it time it has arrived in Banjul the system is confusing from going to customs house and being asked for 700 dls to complete a form that costs 70dls. To dealing with an agent that was not licenced.
It has taken me a long time to reach the decision to carry on regardless and make contacts with helpful Gambians, that is what I joined Bantaba for. In the past the debates have been enjoyable but lately real awful people threatening legal action, accusations, wrongful things being said. What is that all about. I was taught if you cannot say anything nice do not say anything at all.
It has been a long learning curve for me.
sometimes things have gone wrong and others have gone right.
Nothing is perfect. it is bad enough that I am dealing with a family who have a soldier that has gone missing but to listen to some of the nasty personal uncalled comments from bantaba members does not help.
To all of you who have helped with my enquiries thank you. to other other who have made kind comments thank you. To others who have been nasty and personal, no comment.
I leave with dignity.
I never joined bantaba for this.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 13:42:01
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Originally posted by jambo
some members of the bantaba have asked about my project. My last one was a library for St theresa's school in Westfield. I paid for the renovations, termite treatment, paint and new ceiling. they now have a library that is for the use of the pupils.
The next will be books for a library Brikama Methodist senior secondary school. Each shipment has been about books and schools.
it has been stressful because it time it has arrived in Banjul the system is confusing from going to customs house and being asked for 700 dls to complete a form that costs 70dls. To dealing with an agent that was not licenced.
It has taken me a long time to reach the decision to carry on regardless and make contacts with helpful Gambians, that is what I joined Bantaba for. In the past the debates have been enjoyable but lately real awful people threatening legal action, accusations, wrongful things being said. What is that all about. I was taught if you cannot say anything nice do not say anything at all.
It has been a long learning curve for me.
sometimes things have gone wrong and others have gone right.
Nothing is perfect. it is bad enough that I am dealing with a family who have a soldier that has gone missing but to listen to some of the nasty personal uncalled comments from bantaba members does not help.
To all of you who have helped with my enquiries thank you. to other other who have made kind comments thank you. To others who have been nasty and personal, no comment.
I leave with dignity.
I never joined bantaba for this.
Come on Jambo,this is the world, some people are nice, some are not,as i have said elswehere before those who are not nice are really happy when they win over a nice person,they have won, they think great I am the best they cant mess with me!
I for one understand that you enjoy helping people by doing things and sponsering projects,those who use the facilities and the projects that you have completed are I am sure happy.One question that I would pose to those people who may be considered as not nice is,
Have you given anything to a charity, a school,or project, and used your own money that you have worked for?
I bet you Jambo that there will be no reply to my question.I for one am very sorry that you consider leaving Bantaba,I must admit that some of the postings that have been made are really nasty and unnecessary, and I tought What? do I want to even respond to this stuff? The answer ius No but hey my opinions are not the same as those as others,I cannot be right all the time I realise that but I can decide for myself what I respond to and what I read, but Hey dont be driven out by nasty people. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 15:33:42
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Originally posted by jambo
some members of the bantaba have asked about my project. My last one was a library for St theresa's school in Westfield. I paid for the renovations, termite treatment, paint and new ceiling. they now have a library that is for the use of the pupils.
The next will be books for a library Brikama Methodist senior secondary school. Each shipment has been about books and schools.
it has been stressful because it time it has arrived in Banjul the system is confusing from going to customs house and being asked for 700 dls to complete a form that costs 70dls. To dealing with an agent that was not licenced.
It has taken me a long time to reach the decision to carry on regardless and make contacts with helpful Gambians, that is what I joined Bantaba for. In the past the debates have been enjoyable but lately real awful people threatening legal action, accusations, wrongful things being said. What is that all about. I was taught if you cannot say anything nice do not say anything at all.
It has been a long learning curve for me.
sometimes things have gone wrong and others have gone right.
Nothing is perfect. it is bad enough that I am dealing with a family who have a soldier that has gone missing but to listen to some of the nasty personal uncalled comments from bantaba members does not help.
To all of you who have helped with my enquiries thank you. to other other who have made kind comments thank you. To others who have been nasty and personal, no comment.
I leave with dignity.
I never joined bantaba for this.
All your points are noted and most of them appear to be valid. However am surprised with your decision and hope you will reconsider it as your positive roles outwiegh the negative effects. My advice to you is learn to appreciate the different characters and different tones of languages and communication styles to be more mature and experience to handle them in the future through self-restraint when it reached a point beyond control. On that positive note I solicit your cotinuous participation and hope that you would accept this appeal.
"It is bad enough that I am dealing with a family who have a soldier that has gone missing but to listen to some of the nasty personal uncalled comments from bantaba members does not help. "
What a disgrace as some don't raised the Gambian flag flying high and don't represent true ambassadors of Gambia and are different from you Jambo? Please continue your projects and educational programmes including this one as a participant in Bantaba to educate and enlighten others! We need you here please! |
Edited by - kobo on 18 May 2006 17:04:00 |
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bamba
Sweden
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 18:17:40
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| The worst disgrace is to reduce oneself to a disgraceful beggar. Isnt it utmost naivity to believe what anyone says without proof. The world is full of professional liars and beggars, both tendencies can be inborn. |
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Edited by - bamba on 18 May 2006 18:20:45 |
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gambiabev
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 18:47:37
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Bamba....can you clarify something for me...I have just read another posting where you say something is genetic, and now you say you think that lying is inborn.......and begging.....
To which genetic group do you attach these tendencies?
Some of your postings I agree with, but then you nearly always spoil them with some outrageous claim or other at the end. To start with I thought you were being ironic or sarcastic.....but now I think you are SERIOUS..........that someone can think these things in 2006 amazes and scares me. |
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bamba
Sweden
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 19:06:12
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| People born under conditions that force them to lie and beg thru life can hardly be distinguished from being genetic. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 19:21:43
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| Am not impressed by the bad attitudes, hatred, hypocrisy, immaturity and double standards being exercised lately through this foraa and resign immediately. Good luck Gambians! |
Edited by - kobo on 18 May 2006 19:28:16 |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 19:30:14
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| What do you mean Kobo. Are you leaving your banataba family or are you excusing youself from this topic? |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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mamag
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 19:37:35
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Jambo, don't leave, i've seriously enjoyed all your wise words, advice and knowledge. I would very much be interested to see your work in the gambia school and i may take a trip to visit the school when i'm there end of june. When will you be next visitng the gambia. if you dont reply, i guess its becuase u have left and if that's the case, good luck in all u do
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toubab1020
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 20:02:41
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Originally posted by kondorong
What do you mean Kobo. Are you leaving your banataba family or are you excusing youself from this topic?
Hello All
Ah well, looks as the not nice people have won again!!!! |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 21:23:23
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Am not impressed by the bad attitudes, hatred, hypocrisy, immaturity and double standards being exercised lately through this foraa and resign immediately. Good luck Gambians!
Am rescinding my resignation letter until further notice because have a big project and challenges for Gambians. Debate continues on and on! Am back and resurrected but have not seen any tears shed for me and no moaning done except brother Kons and Toubab 1020. Thanks! |
Edited by - kobo on 18 May 2006 21:24:04 |
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babygirl
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 21:26:36
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| Welcome back kobo. I'm so glad you didnt stay away! |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 18 May 2006 : 21:31:40
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Originally posted by kobo
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Originally posted by kobo
Am not impressed by the bad attitudes, hatred, hypocrisy, immaturity and double standards being exercised lately through this foraa and resign immediately. Good luck Gambians!
Am rescinding my resignation letter until further notice because have a big project and challenges for Gambians. Debate continues on and on! Am back and resurrected but have not seen any tears shed for me and no moaning done except brother Kons and Toubab 1020. Thanks!
Hey we were just about to make a delegation to statehouse. But you see we were crawling on our stomachs. That made us slow down. Sankofa asked that we do that so that Big Buhaba can plead on our behalf. It is a sign of our times.
We know you will do that and too mature to give up. WINNERS NEVER GIVE UP NOR DO QUITTERS WIN.
Welcome Professor Kobo. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 21:54:59
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| Within couple of moments have seen your aggressiveness on education and proactive discussions. Bro lets continue our join efforts to educate rather than allow the dis-orientation to dominate here. We have very intelligent Gambians to stand and raise the Gambian flag flying high. Am proud of you Kons. The struggle continues on and on! |
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taalibeh
Gambia
336 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 21:58:20
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Listen guys, please no hard feelings. This is the bantaba and as visitors we are a virtual family and should appreciate that.
If someone posts some things one does not like please let go and do not reply to it. Reply the topics you wish to discuss further and the rest be ignored. There is a lot of great stuff coming out of this forum and should be seazed upon.
Let us exchange ideas and not unpleasant words please. |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2006 : 22:23:45
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Well said. WHO THE CAP FITS, LET THEM WEAR IT.
BO DEGGEH DOO MA TOPPA DIEW FOU NGEN DEM MO SORI WUT ( YOUSSOU NDOUR)
KUMO MU NINGSIRING LETI. AKA BAA LEH WAALING.
Kobo roll the music and lets jockey.
All work no play makes jack a dull by. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
Edited by - kondorong on 18 May 2006 22:25:47 |
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