Okay, so after being on the boards now for a month, I've noticed that a very popular trend here seems to be to bash on Pedro. Everyone always has negative things to say about him, which is generally the case about everything, right? I could do 10 great things for people, but the moment I make one mistake, that's the action that's spread for people to hear. No one talks about the good anymore, and I feel that's the case here.

So I wanted to start a thread where we could get together and say a good thing about Peter. Even if you don't like him or have a personal vendetta against him, try to think of something positive.

I'm kind of sick of seeing all the jumping to conclusions and assumptions with pedro at the butt end. I'm not hear to defend him; but I genuinely do like the guy. and here's what I have to say about Peter:

I met him just like most people would; at his bar. Yeah, at first he was a bit crass and rude, but in a way that was entertaining and fun to be around. I WAS at a bar, afterall. Had a couple of generic conversations with him, got to like the guy. Supported the bar and hostel, even booked a week there.

Well, one particular evening, due to a misunderstanding in town, I had to involuntarily spend the night that I didn't want to spend it in. I had no access to a phone or contact with anyone. It was HELL.

Next morning, I'm released, and come to find out, Peter had a huge influence on my release. The case and investigation was dropped instantly. Although I knew I would have won if I had to appear in front of the judge, it was just great to know that I didn't have to deal with yet another B.S. process here.

So then again, I may be biased on how I feel about Peter, but to me, he's a cool effing dude that will tell you straight up how it is (or how he thinks it is).

That's all I have to say about that.

Anyone else have anything positive to say? (I feel like a Kindergarten teacher haha)

bwwwaaahahahahahahaha, how much did he pay you to post this?

Can't go there. Have no opinion one way or the other. I personally have never met the man and would never express an opinion based soley on written words from this chat site. My first opinions of people have been wrong on several occasions, one being someone who has turned out to be one of the best friends I have ever known. Someday I will meet Pedro1 and hopefully get a clearer picture of who he really is. We all have good and bad within us and it merely depends on how we rise that morning. Just ask my wife. She's never wrong!

My point exactly. I know you're trying to make light or a joke of the situation, but from my perspective, as someone who doesn't know you on a personal level, your reply shows ignorance. Not to be confused with me calling you ignorant.

In the same way that you probably have people that support your statement and like you for being you, I'm sure there are at least a couple of people who do not like you as much as the next person does.

Again, I don't know you, so I can't come to a prejudged conclusion about you, and I hope you don't take my mere observations the wrong way.

And he didn't pay me anything to post this.

Peter is O.K. in my book.

you, champ, are an extremely smart fella lol

i love him a whole bunch. huge heart. not that he doesn't cause me a lil stress now and then but generally he is in the right and the stress is often due to outside folks having problems with him pointing out the truth.

he pokes at rotten apples and it raises a stink. and maybe sometimes he pokes kinda hard but then who am i to say that i am the expert on just how hard one should poke an apple?

huge laugh champ. right on to that.

Marty, maybe its about time you created a new section to this message board titled " Everything Pedro! "

i have another idea i just need to sit and talk with him a bit. its a good idea, hopefully a coming soon type of thing.

jo3, Peter presents a unique side to a lot of arguments here on the message board and there is a lot of truth in many things that he states, even if at times he is over the edge. He has the b_lls to say things that most of us wouldn't. Many times I think for a while about his particular angle in a discussion and I see ideas that I hadn't thought of.

Another thing I believe is that behind his hard crust is a real good man. Besides that I like Charlie.

ah, Charlie, she's a beauty, ain't she? haha

Well, that's the thing. I used to always tell my employees that I'd give it to them straight. They might not like what I have to say, when I have to say it, but I'd rather tell them straight than beat around the bush.

For me, I'd rather be told the truth and get hurt now than be told a lie that sounds good. Because it'll always end up hurting someone else more. Makes sense?

Peter has always been cordial to us, in his normally caustic sort of way. He is local color and part of the fabric of AC which we have come to love. That said, I try very hard not to [#%!] him off.

As for Charlie, she followed us home a couple of years ago and stayed all night. She is both beautiful and easy . . now, what SHE sees in Pedro, I'll never know!!!

Peter's heart is in the right place, I met him 9 years ago and I've been proud to call him a friend ever since.

The biggest compliment I ever pay a person is " I'd fish with you anyday" not sure Pedro Fishes, but if he does, he is welcome on my boat anytime.
For all his detractors, he has done more good on that Island than most people know. Now if he would just stop hugging my wife, we will be even better friends

I haven't personally had the pleasure of meeting him but I was told by a fellow ACMB poster that I met on my February trip that he has the best pizza this side of Italy. I'll make it a point to go visit him next trip.

Yes, guilty as charged.

What's with the Pedro love fest these days????
How can one washed up barman get such big ups from his peeps????
Who's this Pedro fellas PR agent????
It's time to start a "Pedro Chat" section so we don't have to read this drivel any longer. A guy can only take so much "I love Pedro" Bollox!!!
I thought Hello Kitty went away!
OK Pedro, You're the best...here's a pink sticker for you!!!!

Met pedro and he is all right in my books. His pizza is even better

Have met him, do love him,(in a "get your paws off me arse, buddy" kinda way) and that's ok! X0 Peter

I met Peter back in 2001 at his Internet Cafe. Got to know him over the years and have had some interesting conversations and met some other great people through him. He has a "unique" personality and sense of humor (humour). Nuff said.

What in the wild world of sports is going on here??? In one week Pedro is "accused" of making ugly comments to a tourist, he gets reinstated by the Commissioner; he takes a poll on what you should invest in on San Pedro and now this????
I am with Reaper on this, let's cut out the Pedro kumbaya Love fest and get his ugly mug behind his bar so he can serve his hot arse beer!I have not seen this much love for the man since Walter mistakenly put the "good" Oregano in one of the community pizzas or when Pedro poured a whole beer on the tab book and the ink ran so we had to start over on our tabs! I mean look how the man shows love to my bar for Pete’s sake?



In all seriousness, Peter is a great guy and sure he may ruffle some feathers on the island and on the board but I know that he has a great heart and does a lot of good things for people in need. As Pug said on one of the threads before “He is a wanker, but he is our Wanker!” J03 you are correct that he is a good guy and the island is a more colorful place with him there and on the board.

Bill, you got off easy. Peter is a good man.

I don't know Peter personally, but he's backed me with some issues and I'll gladly back him anytime, anywhere.
I think Peter is the kind of person who does not like people to get hurt (in the true) sense, that's why he gives advise when he sees that he and the island he lives on may be influenced by bad scenarios or persons. I will hopefully meet with the man soon and we will have a good laugh together!

Brian

NO !

Mrs Pug met Peter for the first time in February, albeit on a very busy night.

Her reaction: "What an arrogant pri*k.....I like him: kinda makes me miss England"

Good for you

^

I'll inform Mrs Pug you won't be sharing a hot tub with her anytime soon.....hopefully she'll live through the disappointment

I think Pedro is great - and his pizza's tolerable. Or wait, is it the other way around?
Of course, I'm probably not the best person to ask, as my judgment's been a bit off as of late...
In any event, I can say I really do enjoy being able to contribute to his limited wardrobe each visit.

The point is, ladies and gentleman, that Pedro -- for lack of a better description -- is good.

Pedro is right.

Pedro works.

Pedro clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit.

Pedro, in all of his forms -- Pedro for life, for money, for love, knowledge -- has marked the upward surge of mankind.

And Pedro -- you mark my words -- will not only save San Pedro, but that other malfunctioning small town called "the planet".

Hope someone gets the reference...

But, then why do we call him "Bad Peter"?

I thought tne name Peter was the nicer form of another word? Just kidding.

I have seen on many occasions where Pedro has gone far and beyond to help someone out. Just this passed weekend he was helping this girl out who lost her passport, money and credit cards. He didn’t know her – was just helping out. He’s always doing nice things like this.

He drives me nuts with his ongoing comments about this one particular person but that’s part of his charm – egging people on. Love you Peter. xo

Oh and some xoxo's for you too Joe.

I first met Peter when Mrs. Otter was giving me a backrub at BCs. Peter indicated he could use a backrub and I pimped Mrs. Otter out for a free pizza. Peter indicated the backrub was good but required a "happy ending."

Mrs. Otter can dish it out and said something to the effect of "we need an open bar tab for that."

He settled for the backrub and we settled for the free pizza. Nice!

Peter is Peter. Take him for what he is and he's friggin hilarious -- look to be insulted and you will be.

And even sometimes when you aren't looking to be insulted.

I think we need a statue of Mr. Pedro, our Lord and Benifactor, in the park.

Marty, you are always so full of.........great ideas, were does he hang out?

We already named the town after him - perhaps we should change it to San Pedro Malo.

Is Malo short for malicious????

I like him too, but he has an ugly dog.

Es Espanol Amigo! El traductor de Google funciona muy bien si lo necesita.

Unfortunately translations aren't always grammatically correct - especially from English because compared to other languages, ours is backwards. Or rather to us everybody else's language is backwards.

Google seems to work well enough to figure out the gist of the message. Single words work very well.

Tengo el salchichon o mi esposa se dice.

Did you just brag about your sausage?

If you washed it she might not say that!

Here’s what a “free translation” gets you:

I have the salchichon or my wife is said

And

Salchichon Sausage Term - Native to Spain, this type meat is a cured hard Sausage that resembles a traditional hard salami.

I think we need to talk to Mrs. O about this.

Salami, Bologna, pepperoni, get it while it's Hot!!!

All that's missing is Pedro's video tribute on YouTube.

Only you know if you like anyone else, other than Pedro. Why ask us? We don't know who you have a man crush on!

Dan