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fruugal commented about My Haiti Motorcycle Accident, On Sunday November 22nd, 2009 11:07:40 AM

Glad you're not hurt! Like the picture showing your shadow, very cool.

Haiti sounds boring but dangerous. Not really a good combo.

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fruugal commented about Cinnamon in Haiti, On Friday November 20th, 2009 08:57:58 AM

star anise

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fruugal commented about I Turned 54 Years Old Yesterday, On Monday October 26th, 2009 06:12:17 AM

Happy Birthday Andy!

Now it makes sense, all the talk about being, feeling and looking old. The old guy in the mirror. In the mirror of our mind's eye, we are all 25, so of course we are shocked when we catch a real glimpse.

Like they say, "It's hell getting old but it's better than the alternative".

p.s. Glad you left the Phillipines!!

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fruugal commented about Obama Becomes Eunuch, On Sunday October 11th, 2009 06:14:09 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Chuck WOW being sarcastic? Very cleverly sarcastic at that!

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fruugal commented about Philippines Typhoon Five Minutes from Modern, On Friday October 9th, 2009 05:46:21 AM

Excellent set of videos! To the viewer, it puts us right there where the flooding was. Talk about up close and personal. Just a great job, well done and better video than on the tv news.

Andy, what a charming guy you are. That doesn't always come through in the written word. I know it wasn't intended, but your first video had me chuckling at your antics.

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fruugal commented about Philippines Street Children Search, On Monday September 28th, 2009 06:29:42 AM

Andy, you did more to shine a true light on the problem with this blog and your youtube video (walking around the block from the Hyatt) than 1000 air brushed NGO brochures.

BUT, doesn't it break your heart?

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fruugal commented about Goodbye Baguio Have a Nice Life, On Monday September 21st, 2009 04:28:45 PM

Thanks for the youtube. Yep, I was ing Hank, Jr.

Andy said: "I have no desire to be on a deserted island looking at a beautiful sunset alone, I know that for me beauty and love must involve people. I travel searching for a beautiful conversation surrounded by beautiful people."

Beautifully said! Nice to get a glimpse into the inner Andy.

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fruugal commented about Goodbye Baguio Have a Nice Life, On Monday September 21st, 2009 03:12:43 PM

Andy, you "really, really, really,really,really,really LIKE GIRLS!" (to e Hank Jr.)

: )

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fruugal commented about Medical Tourism Hospitals in Big Cities, On Wednesday September 16th, 2009 04:09:01 PM

Andy, I know that you have probably already considered it (and I hope you don't bite my head off, heehee). But, why not see a specialist in the US when you visit your family. It's only money and I can't believe I'm saying that because I'm FRUGAL. It's just that quality of life counts for something and I believe your pain is effecting your quality of life.

Maybe they could remove the cyst and biopsy it and find out something. It doesn't have to take very long. That said, I do find your writings on the medical system in other countries interesting to read.

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fruugal commented about Disabled American Veterans in Philippines, On Monday August 24th, 2009 05:12:24 AM

Andy,

The insurance industry is already experimenting with sending people overseas for cheaper treatment. Competition is the answer!

http://www.montereyherald.com/ci_13188526

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fruugal commented about Diagnosing Sciatica in Philippines, On Sunday August 16th, 2009 11:35:13 AM

Andy, I had pain in my spine from nerve pressure. A Physical Therapist I worked with showed me how to use the door frame or any door opening to stretch my spine to help relieve the pressure. After a week of this stretching my pain was much relieved.

I hope the stretching helps you too!

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fruugal commented about My Old Fat Ugly Face on Camera, On Wednesday July 29th, 2009 01:06:30 PM

Andy, your recent posts and the explosion of activity in the comments section make for a very interesting blog.

Im a long time reader but wanted you to know I think all the changes you have implemented in the past six months are turning out very well.

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fruugal commented about My Thai Girlfriend Comes to Baguio Philippines, On Monday July 27th, 2009 06:01:16 PM

Andy, your recent writings have been so much deeper and profound. I have noticed your crankiness and negativity of late which I attributed to your back pain and unsatisfactory contact with the locals in your recent travels.


I admit that I have had nagging questions about you, a single man and frequent visitor to Thailand and Phillipines. I am happy that you are being more transparent with your long term relationship, it will help develop our understanding of you as a person. Your frankness and honestly shines through.

Finally, listen to your Mother. People and systems often dont make much sense. Accept it and continue enjoying the ride of life.

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fruugal commented about Rwanda Verizon Global Data Connection, On Thursday May 28th, 2009 04:02:14 PM

You tell em, Andy!

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fruugal commented about Africa Travel Fatigue Travel Tip, On Thursday May 21st, 2009 05:04:55 AM

Andy,

Being real is risky! You are bored, angry and irritable. People want neat, pretty packages that make them feel good. Your blog is consistantly among the best for a reason. Its not like thousands of other blogs because of your honesty and willingness to write what you really think. The Hobo is not PC.

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Fruugal commented about HoboTraveler.com Recession of 2009, On Thursday May 14th, 2009 01:16:45 PM

I always thought you were intentionally keeping your websites primitive. Keeping that edge to match your persona.

Every time I have tried to look around on Hobohideout, I seem to end up on dead ends without finding much info. Its not user friendly, sorry to say.

Still love your blog!

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FruuGal commented about RSS Feeds is Being Removed, On Saturday March 14th, 2009 01:09:00 PM

Andy, I'm sorry that it has come to you cutting off the RSS feeds. That's pretty drastic but hey, it's your right absolutely.

I can't help agreeing with Rob that there must be a way to have both RSS feeds with snippits (requiring the reader to click through to your site) and email newletters for those who want it that way.

I have your blog bookmarked in favorites and visit it daily to read your very enjoyable musings.

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FruuGal commented about Is a Photo of Andy Needed, On Monday February 9th, 2009 05:40:00 AM

Another long time reader here. The first year of reading your blog, I was curious and tried googling your image just to see what you looked like.

Now I think it's not so important and lends a mysterious air to your blog.

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FruuGal commented about Addicted to Eating Cinnamon, On Sunday January 25th, 2009 01:48:00 PM

Keep munchin Andy! Cinnamon has many health benefits. I think they discovered in the past several years that it lowers blood sugar naturally.

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FruuGal commented about Robin in Nairobi, Kenya Called, On Sunday January 11th, 2009 03:54:00 PM

This could be a great adventure. Maybe shoot a short film or write a book about the trip.

I recently watched the BBC series "The Long Way Down". http://www.longwaydown.com/

Actor, Ewan McGregor & friend Charlie ride motorcycles from top of Africa to southern tip. Quote from the film "Africa is addicting" reminded me your blog on Africa. Check it out, it's avail on Netflix.

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FruuGal commented about How to Change Travel Blog Design Easily, On Tuesday January 6th, 2009 07:33:00 AM

Since you asked... Why not have comments on same page or just have comments alone (without original post)?

Font style and size not as pleasing. Font & size on post a comment page very nice. White background and red stripes too harsh.

Way too much print at top of page.

I'm a long time reader so I'm gonna read no matter what it looks like. :)

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FruuGal commented about Nobody Wants the Palestine People, On Monday December 29th, 2008 02:05:00 PM

"They want to fight" That's it in a nutshell.

No other country would put up with what Israel has put up with from the Palestinians. Shelling inside Israel every day!

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FruuGal commented about Pirates in Rio Dulce Guatemala, On Sunday December 14th, 2008 08:37:00 AM

Hey Andy, I think the sailboat idea is a great one. Who knows, you could even write a book about your experiences.

I'm very interested to read about your search for a boat. I hope you find one!

Diane

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FruuGal commented about Time for Hobo to Buy a Sailboat, On Wednesday October 1st, 2008 04:02:00 AM

Andy on a sailboat? Now that would be some good blogging!

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FruuGal commented about Help the Homeless Vagabond in Brooklyn New York, On Friday September 5th, 2008 05:38:00 AM

Hi Andy,

Doesn't Wade need a room for 15 weeks, not 15 months? That could make a big difference in someone's decision to rent him a room. Just checking. :)

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