tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post1451734397554223240..comments2023-10-03T17:14:08.173+05:30Comments on Donna & Joe Random Travels: WaterDonna_&_Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07200547365268252963noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-59447282527140243732008-03-20T08:31:00.000+05:302008-03-20T08:31:00.000+05:30John and Donna. Google only gets you so far. It ...John and Donna. Google only gets you so far. It cant tell you that coconut water is a sure fire way to see who is a native in Jamaica/India and who is not. If there is a look of panic on their face when the gelatin is scooped out and plopped in a glass, they are NOT a native.<BR/><BR/>They are not a native if they try to open their own coconut with a hammer. Everyone knows you use a machete!<BR/><BR/>They are not a native if they thought coconut only came in small plastic bags labeled COCONUT.<BR/><BR/>They are not natives if they think that the fluid in coconut is milk instead of water.<BR/><BR/>They are not natives if the only use they see in coconut shells is to make a hawaiian bra.<BR/><BR/>And they are not natives if they think that coconuts only grow on Gilligan's Island. <BR/><BR/>Have a great day!!<BR/><BR/>KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985465608841583274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-58616420459869236582008-03-18T00:55:00.000+05:302008-03-18T00:55:00.000+05:30John, It takes hours to try to write and share our...John, It takes hours to try to write and share our experiences in India. We love India and are learning a lot. Sometimes it's nice to have someone else help with the endeavor. Especially if they know from experience or training. Or want to share part of their heritage. <BR/><BR/>I have just spent more than 2 hours working on my story of what it was like to wear a sari for the first time. I took your advice and found how to spell pallu through google. My first attempt brought me to the suggestion of "saris". That took me to sites for stores. I didn't find what I wanted, but one of them had directions on how to wear a sari. Guess I could have saved myself a lot of time. But it's not personal, and I doubt it would make anyone laugh. And it wouldn't explain to anyone from Bangalore why Joe said I "threatened to stay home." (Not one of his better moments.) <BR/><BR/> I am no longer computer phobic, but neither am I terribly computer savy. I needed a lot of help to get to where I am today, and I'm doing the best I can.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475513888553694152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-37334323114055784252008-03-17T22:56:00.000+05:302008-03-17T22:56:00.000+05:30I would assume you probably already know how to us...I would assume you probably already know how to use google seeing as you know how to use blogger and all....<BR/><BR/>But a great how to, nonetheless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-2456508387025677802008-03-17T21:55:00.000+05:302008-03-17T21:55:00.000+05:30Donna,Search engines are very powerful and a wonde...Donna,<BR/>Search engines are very powerful and a wonderful source of knowledge. Please use search engines like Google,Yahoo and MSN to enlighten yourself on topics you are ignorant off.<BR/><BR/>For example: <BR/>step 1: Type www.google.com in your browser<BR/>step 2: wait for the page to load<BR/>step 3: Once loaded type in your query in the "search" text box, in this case type in "benefits of coconut water"<BR/>step 3: press "Enter" on the keyboard and wait for the results<BR/>step 4: click on the results (based on the relevance to the topic in discussion).<BR/><BR/>By performing steps 1-4 you get to<BR/>http://www.knowledgebase-script.com/demo/article-320.html<BR/>that gives you a good listing of the various benefits of Coconut water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-9348401003355216282008-03-17T21:33:00.000+05:302008-03-17T21:33:00.000+05:30P.S.If anyone wants to enlighten us on what's in c...P.S.<BR/>If anyone wants to enlighten us on what's in coconut milk & how it helps you, please write.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475513888553694152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-66363952154851737122008-03-17T21:27:00.000+05:302008-03-17T21:27:00.000+05:30John,You're right about that. Thanks for the link...John,<BR/>You're right about that. Thanks for the link. They used to say to flush old prescription medicines, etc down the toilet to prevent children from finding it in the trash. They are finally seeing the light, but I wonder how long it will be before the word gets spread and people stop. <BR/><BR/>It's sort of like telling people to cover their mouths when they cough in one generation, then the next round they say, "Oh, gee. People mostly get sick by touching something someone who is sick has touched" (with those hands). I taught my kids to cough into their shoulder years ago. Now they're recommending that, but now what about hugging people! Well, at least that isn't a big problem in India!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475513888553694152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-1955949403034644272008-03-17T21:04:00.000+05:302008-03-17T21:04:00.000+05:30U.S Tap water is no better. Shocking to see that "...U.S Tap water is no better. Shocking to see that "prescription drugs" and over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen and ibuprofen were found in drinking water supplies in 24 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/03/10/pharma.water1/index.html<BR/><BR/>Wish I could get fresh coconut milk in this country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6688804183040812343.post-58720234632562661682008-03-17T06:20:00.000+05:302008-03-17T06:20:00.000+05:30OK Donna. Unbelievably you have added yet ANOTHER ...OK Donna. Unbelievably you have added yet ANOTHER reason why India is not on my top 10 things to do before I die. I have had the opportunity to drink coconut milk in Jamaica. And you are absolutely correct about the slimy innards of the coconut. Thought I was going to totally puke when our host offered me a glass before everyone else. The thought of the gelatinous stuff going down my throat was not exciting at all. Plus I am not crazy about the milk part either. Luckily the lady turned her back to talk to someone and oops, over the railing it went while my teammates all laughed at me for being a wimp. Of course they wouldnt drink it either. But keep writing because I LOVE reading your posts about life there. It fulfills any curiosity I may have had about India and more. Meeting you in Vermont sounds better all the time!!! Many hugs and kisses, KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985465608841583274noreply@blogger.com