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Denise
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Posted: 08 May 2007 at 14:12

Oooh, these Mineiros are becoming mineiros too much (stealth mode) or are becoming baianos!

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brasili-cana
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Posted: 08 May 2007 at 14:25

Originally posted by bsbaixo

Hi,
I went to the Cafï¿½ Travessa May 4th at 19:00. I stayed until 21:00. I didn't see any balloon and the only english speakers I found didn't match the profile of anyone here. What gives?

bs

I'm sorry you were unable to connect with us, but we were there. We had a green and a yellow balloon tied to the back of one chair at our table of four outside and we didn't leave until about 22:00.

I'm not sure what you mean by people matching the profile. We advertise the monthly gathering in several ways, so it's also attended by people who don't participate in this forum. Please don't give up, and don't be afraid to ask people if they are with the group. Sorry for your frustration.

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john.jane
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Posted: 08 May 2007 at 20:30

Denise...

I am sorry, but I am a rookie. I think I know what you mean by "stealth" but could you please elaborate a bit. I want to know exactly what that means. Mineiros are very important to me. I am getting that cariocas would fall under this generalization too.

Can explain about the bahia connection too, but don't have to...

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance

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Denise
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Posted: 08 May 2007 at 23:55

Mineiros are known a being quiet/discreet or reserved about their own thoughts - in the sense they seem to be gullible, when actually they're very smart.

The baiano story... I'll copy Bahiana's post... it says all...

GPS Brasileiro:

http://humortadela.uol.com.br/animacao/index_648.html

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john.jane
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Posted: 09 May 2007 at 00:18

Cool - I did not know that.... Many things come to light now.

Would it be safe to say that they are somewhat guarded?

Oh, and thanks by the way.

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.
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bsbaixo
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Posted: 10 May 2007 at 14:29

Hi,

> I'm sorry you were unable to connect with us, but we were there. We had a green and a yellow balloon tied to the back of one chair at our table of four outside and we didn't leave until about 22:00.

Really? That hoovers. I asked two people that worked there if they heard any english being spoken... I take it your balloon wasn't filled with helium.

ok, I'll see about next month but I can't make any promises.

B

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Denise
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Posted: 10 May 2007 at 22:52

Originally posted by bsbaixo

.. I take it your balloon wasn't filled with helium.

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zecapagodinho
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Posted: 10 May 2007 at 23:10

"o mineiro é um baiano dormindo..." that`s what my brasilian paulista engenheiro says!

he`s not far from the truth...kikikiki

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john.jane
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Posted: 11 May 2007 at 00:41

I know what that means literally, but what does it mean?

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.
Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance

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bsbaixo
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Posted: 11 May 2007 at 13:51

Que calor! Não aguento mais.

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