Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina

Subject: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 04:29 PM

I know we haven't seen Escamillo/Andres on the Mudcat a lot, lately, but I hope he will see this. I am concerned for him and his family due to the news about the situation in Argentina, esp. as he is in Buenos Aires.

Escamillo/Andres, mi amigo, here's one of your

{{{BIG HUGS/Un Abrazo}}}

for you and your family. Hope you are safe and that things settle down quickly in your country. We miss you!

luvyakatalina

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Peter T.
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 04:51 PM

I echo that, it has been a hard year for Andres, in many ways, and he is in my thoughts. It is going to be very hard for many people in Argentina, it is very fragile and vulnerable, and I wish him only the best, and the neo-cons who got them into this mess only the worst.

yours, Peter

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Homeless
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 04:54 PM

Yo también

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 05:43 PM

Well, PT has once agin phrased things perfectly!

Andres has been a good friend to many of us here and certainly to me. As my life has gone back and forth, he has had great words that bear warmth, even through this medium. I can only hope that things are the best they can be and I wish him and his entire family the best now, as always.

Andres, I am writing to another in your family this weekend, and know that I along with many others are hoping things will improve in Argentina. Much love and many hugs.......

Pat

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 07:35 PM

Well, I was hoping to be able to find out how they are, by email, but it just came back as an invalid addy. I sure hope he has a chance to check in here, soon.

kat

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 07:37 PM

Y un abrazo muy grande, también.

~S~

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Amos
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 08:15 PM

Y para mi, un autr' abrazo grande, amigo!! Que lo vaya bien!!

Amos

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 08:16 PM

Y yo tambien. Muchas, muchas abrazos. (not sure if that's correct grammar!)

María en Kentucky

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Sorcha
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 08:24 PM

Espero que el todo sea OK.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 20 Dec 01 - 10:43 PM

Feliz Navidad che!

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 21 Dec 01 - 12:29 AM

Hope to see you back Andres.

Rick

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Giac
Date: 21 Dec 01 - 11:11 AM

Andres, wishing you health, safety and happiness in these sad times. Thoughts are with you, mi amigo.

kat - thanks for starting this thread, Andres has been on my mind a lot lately, especially after my email also was returned. Hopefully we'll hear something soon.

Mary

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Bert
Date: 22 Dec 01 - 12:18 AM

all the best Andres. We are thinking of you.

Love and Hugs

Bert

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Dec 01 - 03:12 PM

I have just tried to get through to Andres, by telephone, but it seems the lines into there are not working right or are overtaxed. I've tried going through two different long distance companies and each time I get the weird rapid busy signal. I will keep trying over the next few days and will also get a letter off to him, though that seems so slooooow.

After seeing today's news, I've been very concerned. I'll keep you posted if I hear anything.

kat

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 Dec 01 - 03:50 PM

Well shoot! I was able to get through with an operator-assist, but the woman who answered said it was the wrong number. Then we checked with Argentina information and they couldn't find anyone lsited under his last name; could just be he isn't listed, but I am now wondering if he's moved or something. Anyway, I hope we hear from him, again, someday and I will still write to him.

kat

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Escamillo
Date: 07 Jan 02 - 05:50 PM

Dear friends, Argentina is a chaos but fortunately we are all ok, and the police gases don´t taste so bad after all. Much worse is the taste of having been robbed by the banks and the government. You may beleive it or not, actually all payments in cash are prohibited, and the checks you may receive, once in your bank, disappear in a black hole. You may withdraw up to $ 250 per week, but cheks don´t get credited and your balance is zero for very long weeks.

My account at Fibertel was cancelled for lack of payment, but I really will not pay anything until after all elementary expenses at home and health-related are covered ! The chain of payments is totally broken, nobody produces, sells or buys. Yesterday it was finally announced that the peso is devaluated to 1.40 per dollar (it was 1 to 1) but this is only the beginning, because nobody knows what is the real value of our currency.

I am writing from my partners' office, and will not have a private e-mail for some days more. You may reach me at home at (your code for abroad)(5411) 4639 - 9429 at night, or at [e-mail]

It´s useless to say how complicated is to live here these days. I don´t even have a place to sing because musical organizations are broken and suspended their work. Fortunately this country is so large and so rich, that nobody in the world will ever put it to its knees. For those who know my son Mariano, he is OK too, and more concerned for the rest of the family than for himself.

I keep you all in my heart, and I'm really grateful for all your concern. Hopefully I´ll be back soon !

Un abrazo a todos, as always - Andrés

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Jan 02 - 05:56 PM

Sigh....... Escamillo, mi amigo special.

~S~

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Mary in Kentucky
Date: 07 Jan 02 - 06:01 PM

And you are in our hearts, Andrés. Take care and stay safe. Keep us informed.

Mary

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: catspaw49
Date: 07 Jan 02 - 06:17 PM

Oh Andres, it is so wonderful though to know you are at least safe......You are always in my thoughts these days and hearing words from you is more than wonderful.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Escamillo
Date: 07 Jan 02 - 06:25 PM

Still in the office and re-entering Mudcat I find that my message got immediate replies. Thanks very much, my friends, I´ll keep you informed and will remain at your orders. You may ask to me anything except money. Or do you accept checks ? Anyway, you will never get them credited ! Thanks again - will be back soon.

Un abrazo - Andrés (sorry for the jokes, somehow we have to assimilate 30 dead and lots of suffering)

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 07 Jan 02 - 06:39 PM

Oh, Andres!! So good to hear from you!!! You have been in my thoughts so much and I've tried to call a couple of times. So glad to know your new number and email address.

We all been so concerned, hearing the news of what has been going on there. I am weeping tears of joy to know that you are all okay and to have heard from you. Stay safe, my friend.

Best to all of you!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: wysiwyg
Date: 07 Jan 02 - 06:47 PM

I'll take a check! *G*

~Susan

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: paddymac
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 12:41 AM

Senor, muchas gracias por todas mis dias, y especialemente por todos mis amigos - Escamillo y familia.

Dear Lord, thank you for all of my days, and especially for all of my friends - Escamillo and family.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 12:57 AM

The U.S. dollar is the only solid currency in Argentina. It does not need a bank. A twenty dollar bill, in a card will get through the mail. Send your contributions direct to Escamillo. It will mean nothing to you but much to someone in Argentina.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 01:00 AM

Thank you, Guest, I was just wondering if we might be able to do something like that; mostly wondering if the mail delivery service is working and if it would, indeed, get to its intended destination.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Escamillo
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 04:01 PM

Guest, you are kidding, I guess. I hope that nobody seriously beleives that we are accepting contributions !

By the way, all those contributions from the IMF which conforms our national debt, and which went to private hands in a large percentage, have ruined our economy. We, the workers at this suffering country, prefer a humble life with absolutely no loans. Sad, indeed.

Thanks again and please forgive me for causing your concern. I was so worried about elementary things like safety and subsistence, that I was short in time to come to the office and write some lines to the Mudcat friends. Really sorry.

Un abrazo - Andrés

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 04:11 PM

My goodness, Andres, no need to apologise, esp. for taking care of such basic needs. We all understand and I am sorry if I've gone on too much about missing you. It just means that you and yours hold a very special place in our Mudcat hearts and we wouldn't have it any other way.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: catspaw49
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 04:19 PM

Geez Andres....You are the only guy who would even think of needing to apologize for that!!! Just do whatever you need to do and if you get a chance, check in to let us know how things are...that you're okay and all.

BTW, sent a letter off to Mariano this morning....Told him what a helluva' guy his Dad is.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 05:09 PM

Great to hear from you guy. best of luck.

Rick

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Amos
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 05:26 PM

If you decide to change gears, Andres, and move to San Diego, we'll be happy to vouch for your character. It might be a happy change, you never know!!

We dont have Pampas, but we do have Pampers. And we don't have any gauchos or bolos, but we do have a lot of gauche people wo like to swing their balls around, if that helps!! And the basic machinery of living is in good shape.And you would have a nation of friends!!

Regards,

Amos

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Giac
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 05:32 PM

Glad to have news from you, Andrés. Stay safe and let us know occasionally how you are. Best thoughts for you and your family.

Mary

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jan 02 - 09:12 PM

ANDRES

The most important aspect for imigration to the States is having a sponsor, and Amos appears to be your man. Information about the H-1 process from Argentina is found through the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aeres. AT: http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/ar1/wwwhtwve.html

Mudcatters, when sending the money, make SURE that they are NEW bills. The slightest, tear or soil mark will render them useless in South America.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Escamillo
Date: 11 Jan 02 - 02:33 PM

Thanks Guest, but I would rather not migrate because it is said that all properties of Argentineans will be embargoed soon, including Consulates and Embassy along with their PCs, desks and phones ! :)

More seriously, this is getting worse, unfortunately. If you see some disaster on TV, don´t worry in particular for me, because we will keep appart from the violent conflicts. (Though not appart from the peaceful protests, in which we are all involved). This is a city as large as NY, and 99% of the area is safe.

Will keep you informed, best wishes for you all

Un abrazo - Andrés

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Peter T.
Date: 11 Jan 02 - 05:39 PM

It is such a pity that such a lovely country should be so messed up by the human beings(Friends, Argentina is truly one of the most beautiful countries in the world, it is staggeringly beautiful, and it will be real cheap to travel there for the next while -- as Andres says, it is extremely safe in spite of the pictures). Time to go out and buy Argentinian wine -- pretty good too.

yours, Peter T. P.S. keep singing, Andres.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Susan A-R
Date: 11 Jan 02 - 09:51 PM

Andres, I'll keep you and beautiful, troubled Argentina in my thoughts. Keep us posted when you can, and may the IMF wind up exactly where it belongs some fine day, and may that day be soon.

Susan A-R

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 11 Jan 02 - 10:37 PM

And remember the World Cup is coming up this year! And Argentina is favourite!

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Jan 02 - 01:12 AM

Please repost the Argentina address which donations can be recieved at. We had a collection today at school and have 57.21 which we will round up to 60.00 even...we will send them in three envelopes in case some are caught by the authorities.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 Jan 02 - 01:47 AM

Guest, please give it a rest. It is a matter of honour to Andres and we should respect that.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Escamillo
Date: 16 Jan 02 - 06:32 PM

Peter and all, the dollar has completed a 100% increase and is selling for TWO pesos for those who still have some pesos out of the banks. It is expected to raise to 3.50 as soon as the authorities(?) partially free our deposits at the banks.

Two or three comments absolutely out of the musical subjects:

1) IF the authorities(?) can make it, our products will be some of the best quality and most inexpensive in the world.

2) IF we can avoid a civil war, Argentina will be a wonderful destination for vacations: beautiful, safe, full of cultural events, and inexpensive.

3) IF the authorities(?) realize that we DON'T NEED MORE LOANS from anybody (only some relief in the payment of interests) we could re-build this country in a few years and prohibit the entrance of all those who took our dollars abroad.

4) .. two many IFs

Today, bank branches in small towns are being destroyed by the people. I can only say *BG*. I still have to hear a single declaration of national and foreign banks authorities on behalf of their clients and against the compulsive blocking of all our funds. They are simply making more profit with this phenomenal gift of 400% increase in clients caught in the trap. This is the most incredible robbery in History.

Advertising space: I do have a capital, it is my software, an administrative/control/accounting system for small and medium cereal/oilseed brokers and flour mills, and runs in all versions of Windows. There are 24 active users, the first since 1985. I am looking for a market for this system in all Latin America and USA, to be installed and supported by local people and by myself through Internet and some visits. If anybody knows a company which would need a system like this, please put them in contact with me at [e-mail] or leave a message at www.mutigranos.com.ar, or ask me for a demo CD. I repeat, there's no intention to migrate, just to open new horizons for this product.

I hope to have better news next week. Thanks to all ! Un abrazo - Andrés (singing in the rain.. of.. you know)

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jan 02 - 12:33 AM

It is matter of honor to the children who have collected for a victum of bad politics. Andre, for the children's sake, PLEASE post your address.

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jan 02 - 12:35 AM

Opps, sorry the children collect for Escamillo, could you please post their address?

Why do you want crush the children's spirits KatLaughing?

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Jan 02 - 01:04 AM

Andres, my cousin is in Turkey, working for a UK company which may have an interest in your software. I will send you the information by email.

Be safe, my friend,

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Un abrazo for Escamillo in Argentina
From: Escamillo
Date: 23 Jan 02 - 01:31 PM

Dear friends, next Friday there will be a national protest and a march over the Rose House for the liberation of.. our funds. Banks are still retaining everybody´s money, it was confirmed that the deposits in US dollars will NOT be returned to people because the dollar bills are GONE. They say if they authorize some payments, people will run into banks and there will be a chain of bankrupcies. It´s funny. "I don´t give you your money back because If I did, I would go to Chapter 11. Anyway, since nobody pays to you in cash, please keep bringing those checks to our desk. They will be safe here. We´ll free 150 per week, that´s enough for you. If you need more, use your checks (if you qualify for an account) or your card (if ya got one, ha!), someone will accept them. Don´t ask for your previous savings. Please wait on that line, outside."

I don´t understand very well, but this could be the basis for a new capitalism.

In the meantime, the International Monetary Fund recognizes that they are part of the problem, and promises an important monetary help as soon as Argentina prepares a "viable and sustainable" plan. PLEASE, IMF, keep out of Argentina. Your loans always go to the pockets of large corporations and local mafia, and you KNOW it very well because you are no stupid at all. That´s association with criminals.

We are all OK, going from protest to fight. Thanks to all for your concern, please keep your art high !

Un abrazo - Andrés (not viable ! not sustainable !)