Solomon Islands cultural question

Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :

>I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for folks
>who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the villages, which
>we will, people will give you presents and that you should be prepared to
>reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about what might be appropriate.
>When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat captain suggested school supplies
>for the children, which were joyously received but dreadfully heavy objects
>to cart around in bulk.
>
>Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Becky in Austin
>

Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
are ground diving right now.
--
dillon

The pen may be mightier than the sword, but I've never
seen a .sig beat a Sig.

Dillon Pyron wrote:
> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>
>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for folks
>> who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the villages, which
>> we will, people will give you presents and that you should be prepared to
>> reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about what might be appropriate.
>> When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat captain suggested school supplies
>> for the children, which were joyously received but dreadfully heavy objects
>> to cart around in bulk.
>>
>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Becky in Austin
>>
>
> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
> are ground diving right now.

Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
go at night? Sans flashlight?

Dillon Pyron wrote:
> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>
>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for folks
>> who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the villages, which
>> we will, people will give you presents and that you should be prepared to
>> reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about what might be appropriate.
>> When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat captain suggested school supplies
>> for the children, which were joyously received but dreadfully heavy objects
>> to cart around in bulk.
>>
>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Becky in Austin
>>
>
> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
> are ground diving right now.

Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
go at night? Sans flashlight?

Dillon Pyron wrote:
> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>
>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for folks
>> who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the villages, which
>> we will, people will give you presents and that you should be prepared to
>> reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about what might be appropriate.
>> When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat captain suggested school supplies
>> for the children, which were joyously received but dreadfully heavy objects
>> to cart around in bulk.
>>
>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Becky in Austin
>>
>
> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
> are ground diving right now.

Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
go at night? Sans flashlight?

Dillon Pyron wrote:
> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>
>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for folks
>> who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the villages, which
>> we will, people will give you presents and that you should be prepared to
>> reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about what might be appropriate.
>> When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat captain suggested school supplies
>> for the children, which were joyously received but dreadfully heavy objects
>> to cart around in bulk.
>>
>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Becky in Austin
>>
>
> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
> are ground diving right now.

Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
go at night? Sans flashlight?

Dillon Pyron wrote:
> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>
>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for folks
>> who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the villages, which
>> we will, people will give you presents and that you should be prepared to
>> reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about what might be appropriate.
>> When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat captain suggested school supplies
>> for the children, which were joyously received but dreadfully heavy objects
>> to cart around in bulk.
>>
>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Becky in Austin
>>
>
> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
> are ground diving right now.

Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
go at night? Sans flashlight?

I live on the next country but the kids all love colouring in pencils or
crayons. Singlets are popular as are most of your old summer wardrobe. Paper
for the schools is greatly appreciated but can be heavy. Post cards from
where you live. Myself I take an inverter and one of the canon printers with
direct print and take pictures of the family and then print it out. That's
about as good a gift as you can give. The local one hour photo shop is
usually out of reach for most remote places and a picture if a prized
possession.
I just invested in a low power laminator that I am taking into the bush on
Monday. If you want traditional dress or a traditional dance show them you
can give them a picture of it and they will all dress up and perform then
thank you for it. That's how I get my best pictures. You will be invited to
any and all local events and will not have to pay for the privilege. I have
a bad habit of starting up a kind of "Cargo Cult" where ever I go with my
next appearance being the highlight of the year and a reason for a
sing-sing, a mo-mo and a reunion all in one.
If you visit a market that sell Buai (betel nut) that makes a traditional
gift that involves sitting around and telling stories. Those that like a
narc would like a chew, just don't forget the daka (mustard stuck) and lime.
You mite likim na spark bruce too.
--
Brad Leyden
6° 43.5816' S 146° 59.3097' E WGS84
You haven't seen a stolen election yet, just wait for PNG in 2007.
Correction it won't be stolen, it will be purchased wholesale.
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>
>
"Bill Fright" <billfright@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Dillon Pyron wrote:
>> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>>
>>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for
>>> folks who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the
>>> villages, which we will, people will give you presents and that you
>>> should be prepared to reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about
>>> what might be appropriate. When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat
>>> captain suggested school supplies for the children, which were joyously
>>> received but dreadfully heavy objects to cart around in bulk.
>>>
>>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Becky in Austin
>>
>> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
>> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
>> are ground diving right now.
>
> Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
> go at night? Sans flashlight?

I live on the next country but the kids all love colouring in pencils or
crayons. Singlets are popular as are most of your old summer wardrobe. Paper
for the schools is greatly appreciated but can be heavy. Post cards from
where you live. Myself I take an inverter and one of the canon printers with
direct print and take pictures of the family and then print it out. That's
about as good a gift as you can give. The local one hour photo shop is
usually out of reach for most remote places and a picture if a prized
possession.
I just invested in a low power laminator that I am taking into the bush on
Monday. If you want traditional dress or a traditional dance show them you
can give them a picture of it and they will all dress up and perform then
thank you for it. That's how I get my best pictures. You will be invited to
any and all local events and will not have to pay for the privilege. I have
a bad habit of starting up a kind of "Cargo Cult" where ever I go with my
next appearance being the highlight of the year and a reason for a
sing-sing, a mo-mo and a reunion all in one.
If you visit a market that sell Buai (betel nut) that makes a traditional
gift that involves sitting around and telling stories. Those that like a
narc would like a chew, just don't forget the daka (mustard stuck) and lime.
You mite likim na spark bruce too.
--
Brad Leyden
6° 43.5816' S 146° 59.3097' E WGS84
You haven't seen a stolen election yet, just wait for PNG in 2007.
Correction it won't be stolen, it will be purchased wholesale.
To mail spam is really hot but please reply to thread so all may benefit (or
laugh at my mistakes)
>
>
"Bill Fright" <billfright@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
news:460e72b5$0$24790$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Dillon Pyron wrote:
>> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>>
>>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for
>>> folks who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the
>>> villages, which we will, people will give you presents and that you
>>> should be prepared to reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about
>>> what might be appropriate. When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat
>>> captain suggested school supplies for the children, which were joyously
>>> received but dreadfully heavy objects to cart around in bulk.
>>>
>>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Becky in Austin
>>
>> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
>> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
>> are ground diving right now.
>
> Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
> go at night? Sans flashlight?

I live on the next country but the kids all love colouring in pencils or
crayons. Singlets are popular as are most of your old summer wardrobe. Paper
for the schools is greatly appreciated but can be heavy. Post cards from
where you live. Myself I take an inverter and one of the canon printers with
direct print and take pictures of the family and then print it out. That's
about as good a gift as you can give. The local one hour photo shop is
usually out of reach for most remote places and a picture if a prized
possession.
I just invested in a low power laminator that I am taking into the bush on
Monday. If you want traditional dress or a traditional dance show them you
can give them a picture of it and they will all dress up and perform then
thank you for it. That's how I get my best pictures. You will be invited to
any and all local events and will not have to pay for the privilege. I have
a bad habit of starting up a kind of "Cargo Cult" where ever I go with my
next appearance being the highlight of the year and a reason for a
sing-sing, a mo-mo and a reunion all in one.
If you visit a market that sell Buai (betel nut) that makes a traditional
gift that involves sitting around and telling stories. Those that like a
narc would like a chew, just don't forget the daka (mustard stuck) and lime.
You mite likim na spark bruce too.
--
Brad Leyden
6° 43.5816' S 146° 59.3097' E WGS84
You haven't seen a stolen election yet, just wait for PNG in 2007.
Correction it won't be stolen, it will be purchased wholesale.
To mail spam is really hot but please reply to thread so all may benefit (or
laugh at my mistakes)
>
>
"Bill Fright" <billfright@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
news:460e72b5$0$24790$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Dillon Pyron wrote:
>> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>>
>>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for
>>> folks who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the
>>> villages, which we will, people will give you presents and that you
>>> should be prepared to reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about
>>> what might be appropriate. When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat
>>> captain suggested school supplies for the children, which were joyously
>>> received but dreadfully heavy objects to cart around in bulk.
>>>
>>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Becky in Austin
>>
>> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
>> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
>> are ground diving right now.
>
> Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
> go at night? Sans flashlight?

I live on the next country but the kids all love colouring in pencils or
crayons. Singlets are popular as are most of your old summer wardrobe. Paper
for the schools is greatly appreciated but can be heavy. Post cards from
where you live. Myself I take an inverter and one of the canon printers with
direct print and take pictures of the family and then print it out. That's
about as good a gift as you can give. The local one hour photo shop is
usually out of reach for most remote places and a picture if a prized
possession.
I just invested in a low power laminator that I am taking into the bush on
Monday. If you want traditional dress or a traditional dance show them you
can give them a picture of it and they will all dress up and perform then
thank you for it. That's how I get my best pictures. You will be invited to
any and all local events and will not have to pay for the privilege. I have
a bad habit of starting up a kind of "Cargo Cult" where ever I go with my
next appearance being the highlight of the year and a reason for a
sing-sing, a mo-mo and a reunion all in one.
If you visit a market that sell Buai (betel nut) that makes a traditional
gift that involves sitting around and telling stories. Those that like a
narc would like a chew, just don't forget the daka (mustard stuck) and lime.
You mite likim na spark bruce too.
--
Brad Leyden
6° 43.5816' S 146° 59.3097' E WGS84
You haven't seen a stolen election yet, just wait for PNG in 2007.
Correction it won't be stolen, it will be purchased wholesale.
To mail spam is really hot but please reply to thread so all may benefit (or
laugh at my mistakes)
>
>
"Bill Fright" <billfright@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
news:460e72b5$0$24790$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> Dillon Pyron wrote:
>> Thus spake "Becky" <brenners84-dive@yahoo.com> :
>>
>>> I'm off for the Solomon Islands soon. I have a cultural question for
>>> folks who have been there. The books all say that if you visit the
>>> villages, which we will, people will give you presents and that you
>>> should be prepared to reciprocate. But they don't give any clues about
>>> what might be appropriate. When our dive group went to Fiji, the boat
>>> captain suggested school supplies for the children, which were joyously
>>> received but dreadfully heavy objects to cart around in bulk.
>>>
>>> Does anyone who's been there have any suggestions?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance,
>>> Becky in Austin
>>
>> Email me. Pisces is now diving Wed nights at the dam. With all sorts
>> of grilled goodies after. And, since it's only 53 or so, most of us
>> are ground diving right now.
>
> Your doing night dives at Mansfield? Travis viz blows and that's why you
> go at night? Sans flashlight?