Comments on: Living with the Mek (World’s Lost Tribes) http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/ Journalist - Presenter - Adventurer Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:57:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Philyra http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-593 Philyra Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:31:36 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-593 Keep up the good work. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: lena http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-577 lena Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:40:09 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-577 i found this show a complete inspiration to my " photographer carrer" if thats possible i would really want to cover topics that most people want to hear about, going to wierd places is my specialty, and you topped it with this one. thanks for this show, so maybe in two years, after highschool, i'll do what i want to do. i found this show a complete inspiration to my ” photographer carrer” if thats possible i would really want to cover topics that most people want to hear about, going to wierd places is my specialty, and you topped it with this one. thanks for this show, so maybe in two years, after highschool, i’ll do what i want to do.

]]> By: Carmen http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-444 Carmen Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:04:34 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-444 Wow, Olly! Look, just LOOK at all these people whose lives you have touched. Pretty amazing! Good for you. You (and Mark) are doing such a fantastic job. All of us who like to think that we would do the same, but in reality are actual wimps that like our cozy beds, heat, air conditioning and refrigeration, etc., owe you a debt of gratitude. We get to live (and learn) vicariously through you. That's a real gift you've given us. I also think it (the popularity of the shows, that is) really speaks to the fact that most of us want so much more in life than what we actually end up dealing with most of the time.... work, house, finances, etc. We feel that because of what we "have" to do, that we are missing out on what really matters. People. Relationships. Our beautiful world. I think many of us long for something so much simpler than the world we currently live in, and maybe that's part of the allure of these programs. As always, be safe and thank you for bringing us the world! Carmen Wow, Olly! Look, just LOOK at all these people whose lives you have touched. Pretty amazing! Good for you. You (and Mark) are doing such a fantastic job. All of us who like to think that we would do the same, but in reality are actual wimps that like our cozy beds, heat, air conditioning and refrigeration, etc., owe you a debt of gratitude. We get to live (and learn) vicariously through you. That’s a real gift you’ve given us.
I also think it (the popularity of the shows, that is) really speaks to the fact that most of us want so much more in life than what we actually end up dealing with most of the time…. work, house, finances, etc. We feel that because of what we “have” to do, that we are missing out on what really matters. People. Relationships. Our beautiful world. I think many of us long for something so much simpler than the world we currently live in, and maybe that’s part of the allure of these programs.

As always, be safe and thank you for bringing us the world!
Carmen

]]> By: Eileen M. Loncar http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-209 Eileen M. Loncar Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:55:01 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-209 I want to know if you guys are going back to visit your "tribe" family soon ??? Can I go??? I loved your episodes and would love the chance to meet the ppl and I am a stay at home Mom, but now the kids are grown and I am 45 and would love the emperience .... any chance of taking a female with you two guys??? I lived in Guam for 2years and would love the chance to be a part of something special before I die on this earth!!!!! thanks... eml Pennsylvania,USA I want to know if you guys are going back to visit your “tribe” family soon ??? Can I go??? I loved your episodes and would love the chance to meet the ppl and I am a stay at home Mom, but now the kids are grown and I am 45 and would love the emperience …. any chance of taking a female with you two guys??? I lived in Guam for 2years and would love the chance to be a part of something special before I die on this earth!!!!! thanks… eml Pennsylvania,USA

]]> By: Samantha http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-208 Samantha Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:52:56 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-208 Oh Olly, I'm so happy for you to be doing what you love to do. You are on your way to being the most famous reporter ever. I watched the video about China on YouTube. I left you a couple of messages there as well. I want to thank you for showing me other parts of the world that I don't get to see everyday on the regular news. I can't wait to see what you have coming up next. Your biggest fan, Samantha Arkansas, USA Oh Olly,

I’m so happy for you to be doing what you love to do. You are on your way to being the most famous reporter ever. I watched the video about China on YouTube. I left you a couple of messages there as well.

I want to thank you for showing me other parts of the world that I don’t get to see everyday on the regular news. I can’t wait to see what you have coming up next.

Your biggest fan,
Samantha
Arkansas, USA

]]> By: Christine http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-176 Christine Thu, 15 May 2008 04:48:17 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-176 I just finished watching all your episodes (I had my husband record them all since I could not watch them when they aired). Amazing! Thank you for sharing your experiences and treating the Mek with such respect. It was by far one of the best television series I've seen and I am disappointed that there are not more. Many thanks! All The Best, Christine Seattle, USA I just finished watching all your episodes (I had my husband record them all since I could not watch them when they aired). Amazing! Thank you for sharing your experiences and treating the Mek with such respect. It was by far one of the best television series I’ve seen and I am disappointed that there are not more.

Many thanks!

All The Best,
Christine
Seattle, USA

]]> By: Mike Huang http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-175 Mike Huang Tue, 13 May 2008 13:02:30 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-175 I found an interesting evidence that shows the connection between ancient Chinese culture and the living Africa tribes such as Mek and Kombai. The males in those tribes wear "pennis guard" which matches the one I found in Chinese characters. It is helpful to have more description on the "pennis guard". How to get the pictures showing the pennis guard? The pictures will be used as the hard evidence to depict the connection. I found an interesting evidence that shows the connection between ancient Chinese culture and the living Africa tribes such as Mek and Kombai. The males in those tribes wear “pennis guard” which matches the one I found in Chinese characters. It is helpful to have more description on the “pennis guard”. How to get the pictures showing the pennis guard? The pictures will be used as the hard evidence to depict the connection.

]]> By: Janet http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-174 Janet Mon, 12 May 2008 00:54:27 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-174 Olly and Mark, You guys are wonderful and brave. Guys, I think you each have your own strengths in what you do and both are great! The Mek (merengmen) were will always remember you guys. Poor Olly, for some reason they thought that you were weak...but give it to Mark since he was a military man. Mark thanks for holding back some of your anger about the poor girl branded as a witch...she got your vibe and left before they could kill her...makes one wonder if she left or even, committed suicide somewhere in the forest. Olly, I must confess that you are attractive...Thank you guys!! Olly and Mark,
You guys are wonderful and brave. Guys, I think you each have your own strengths in what you do and both are great! The Mek (merengmen) were will always remember you guys. Poor Olly, for some reason they thought that you were weak…but give it to Mark since he was a military man. Mark thanks for holding back some of your anger about the poor girl branded as a witch…she got your vibe and left before they could kill her…makes one wonder if she left or even, committed suicide somewhere in the forest. Olly, I must confess that you are attractive…Thank you guys!!

]]> By: Jeanne http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-172 Jeanne Wed, 07 May 2008 04:18:52 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-172 Olly~ I am so very grateful for the work you are doing. Yes, it makes for great TV but the primary cause of wanting to learn, share, document, etc. the cultures of this world that are vanishing (mainly in the name of religion) is to be commended! I, too, was distressed when you visited the village to buy pigs for your adopted families and saw western clothing. I hope that this "outlet" for your goal helps people to want to protect the rights of those who don't wish for their ancient cultures to change even if we disagree. Perhaps there may be an exception or two such as with females having important bits of their genitalia being removed against their will. What I see are caring, loving people with the beautiful bodies that they were born with, taking and using what the Earth has provided them with and using those things in amazing ways with virtually no "carbon footprint"! We can all learn something from that...Thank you again. Namaste', Jeanne Olly~ I am so very grateful for the work you are doing. Yes, it makes for great TV but the primary cause of wanting to learn, share, document, etc. the cultures of this world that are vanishing (mainly in the name of religion) is to be commended! I, too, was distressed when you visited the village to buy pigs for your adopted families and saw western clothing. I hope that this “outlet” for your goal helps people to want to protect the rights of those who don’t wish for their ancient cultures to change even if we disagree. Perhaps there may be an exception or two such as with females having important bits of their genitalia being removed against their will. What I see are caring, loving people with the beautiful bodies that they were born with, taking and using what the Earth has provided them with and using those things in amazing ways with virtually no “carbon footprint”! We can all learn something from that…Thank you again. Namaste’, Jeanne

]]> By: Brenda http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-166 Brenda Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:41:23 +0000 http://oliversteeds.com/2008/02/05/living-with-the-mek-2/#comment-166 Oliver, Both shows (Kombai and Mek) are amazing! I can't wait for more... However I am sad about INOMAD "on hold" news just when I discovered the organization. I wish you another 7 great years for your life and projects. Brenda PS: Like Megan....we are all madly in love with you.......... Oliver,
Both shows (Kombai and Mek) are amazing! I can’t wait for more…
However I am sad about INOMAD “on hold” news just when I discovered the organization.
I wish you another 7 great years for your life and projects.
Brenda
PS: Like Megan….we are all madly in love with you……….

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