Trinidadian Here

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padauk_dust
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Re: Trinidadian Here

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Welcome!

T&T is the best. I went there for almost 2 months in 2005 for carnival and played in the panorama. I wanted to stay! I miss you guys down there! Whereabouts are you in Trinidad?
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Leedeth wrote:T&T Supermarket?

http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/
trinidad and tobago = T&T. dont you know ur geography?
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we had some missionarys there, doing disciple ship thru YWAM...but they're stateside for good now, i believe...kevin and sue prins
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Re: Trinidadian Here

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First off.. I am purchasing a 2005 model 5-speed VTI , 1.6 Vtec...Should be getting it by the end of the week (Please God)

padauk_dust, glad you came to experience our culture and I agree, it is addictive (but in a good way :lol: ).. Oh, I am from south Trinidad..

Thanks so much ladies and guys for the warm welcome...

I am looking forward to practicing with my car..... I will let you all know how it goes...
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Re: Trinidadian Here

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I am getting my car this wednesday... So the anticipation is building.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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good deal. is that a civic? i know the older civics used to have a similar trim level in other countries (outside the US). buena suerte en lo suyo y que nos deje saber si tiene mas preguntas (did you catch that coronel? :lol: ).

edit: just went back to the first page and saw it is a civic you're getting, rock on!!
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Re: Trinidadian Here

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Welcome welcome! I think my feelings are best expressed by this gem from the Big Band era:

If you ever go down Trinidad
They make you feel so very glad
Calypso sing and make up rhyme
Guarantee you one real good fine time

Drinkin' rum and CoCAAAA Cola
(something something, blah blah)*
Both mother and daughter
Workin' for the Yankee dollar


Can't wait to see pictures of your new ride!

* - I haven't heard it in years, so please excuse me for that one forgotten line



EDIT: So I looked it up and the line is "Go down Point Koomahnah"... no wonder I never got that one :mrgreen: Do you ever go down Point Koomahnah?
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Re: Trinidadian Here

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My car is here... I drove it home (well the last 5%)... I didn't do so bad... My only problem is just pulling off in 1st gear... I did a lil practice in the yard with just reversing and going forward...

Tomorrow I am gonna practice some more... Pics will follow soon....
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Re: Trinidadian Here

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Wohoo!!!!!! Congrats!
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padauk_dust, thanks....

I really miss it... Wow... Even though the VTI isn't the fastest car, it for sure isn't the slowest lol.... My engine is the D16W7 with Simota Aero Form Intake...
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I drove on the highway, was in some traffic and so far I so good... Just a lil shakey when I have to launch from 1st to 2nd...
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manual_trini wrote:I drove on the highway, was in some traffic and so far I so good... Just a lil shakey when I have to launch from 1st to 2nd...
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manual_trini wrote:I drove on the highway, was in some traffic and so far I so good... Just a lil shakey when I have to launch from 1st to 2nd...
Hi manual_trini, I am also from Trinidad. I am happy to see another Trini on this forum. How are you getting along with the car?
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Re: Trinidadian Here

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^ doubt he'll answer as he created this thread almost a year ago.

i love trini food :)
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