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Post by buhi on Jan 12, 2017 7:05:42 GMT 7
I seem to take other threads astray. Not that I mean to, as it is the way my mind meanders, they are comments on the topic.
The Trump thread.
I stated a serial liar.
Come back on this thread if you dispute it.
I am no angel, hell knows that, but I do not lie. Something instilled in me by my parents. A thing I have passed on to my sons, three.
One sad to say is a liar. I read his faceache posts and am ashamed. The second is a saner version of myself. The third, the love of my life.
Then , how all this?
It has to be me, no excuse. No lies.
I am not a puritan , obviously, am existential, that I am responsible for all in my life. If I were "you" then obviously things would have been very different. But, I am me and so that is a facile argument.
I do hold truth to be the pinnacle we reach for. Not morality, that is a binding a hindrance to truth. But we are animals and play games by instinct.
Hence my love of the arts. Where expression goes beyond reality. True art, not pulp art.
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Post by buhi on Jan 12, 2017 20:15:11 GMT 7
What a drinking session. It started with some Isaan friends and I asked them to speak in central Thai. That did not help.
Then I reverted to mime, no language.From then on it was a riot of fun.
It was a birthday party.
Friend, the one who has adopted me as his father, that is an honour; it was his birthday party.
I left , p**sed as I am now.
We all hugged.
Great friends.
That is just a little part.
There were Gob's daughters, I have known since birth. They understand me when I speak English.The younger Kate is headstrong. The banter between us.
"Grandfather is drunk .
"Yep, I go home,".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 20:17:37 GMT 7
What a drinking session. It started with some Isaan friends and I asked them to speak in central Thai. That did not help. Then I reverted to mime, no language.From then on it was a riot of fun. It was a birthday party. Friend, the one who has adopted me as his father, that is an honour; it was his birthday party. I left , p**sed as I am now. We all hugged. Great friends. That is just a little part. There were Gob's daughters, I have known since birth. They understand me when I speak English.The younger Kate is headstrong. The banter between us. "Grandfather is drunk . "Yep, I go home,". @micksaraphee Translate please |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 20:18:35 GMT 7
Maybe if I drink six Singha's I'll understand  |
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Post by buhi on Jan 12, 2017 20:34:53 GMT 7
No problem, I translate. A great time had by friends and Boy, who has adopted me as his father. His father died when he was six. Gob, frog translation ,is a close friend. His daughters name me grandfather.
Is that an explanation?
Try living.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 20:37:33 GMT 7
No problem, I translate. A great time had by friends and Boy, who has adopted me as his father. His father died when he was six. Gob, frog translation ,is a close friend. His daughters name me grandfather. Is that an explanation? Try living. Is this the night of the frog? I would still like mick to verify what you are on about. And moi ( note, frog language ) try living? Okay then. |
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Post by thatguy on Jan 12, 2017 20:43:27 GMT 7
Maybe if I drink six Singha's I'll understand You're presuming there's some actual content there to understand. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 20:46:32 GMT 7
Maybe if I drink six Singha's I'll understand You're presuming there's some actual content there to understand. Not really, I'm just wanting to make sure nothing of importance slips past. |
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Post by buhi on Jan 12, 2017 21:05:14 GMT 7
I give boy a word each day. He asked what his birthday word was, I wrote it down; exuberance.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 12, 2017 22:38:46 GMT 7
Nice thread, could be sub named my Thailand, and why I wonder if I live in the same country as to whats written elsewhere.
Here goes, my Thailand.
For about 3 months some motocy win had been sweet mouthing a mair baan (motorcycle taxi driver and a maid), it was obvious for all who sat and watched, they had feelings for each other, but the girl wasnt going to give up her dignity.
After about 3 months of sweet mouthing, the big moment came,
Motorcy win about to take the maid back to the house, just as she is about to step on to the motorcy, some wag tells her.
อย่านั่งอย่านั่งอันตรายเมียหึง. danger, dont sit there his wife will be jealous
Girl retains her dignity and steps back with her arm extended and her hand ready to slap the guy, จริงเปล่า, true or not she asks the poor guy, just about ready to belt him.
Everyone bursts into laughter, พูดเล่น, only joking, girl gets on the motorcy and Somchai takes her home, applause all round, clapping of hands and cheering.
Somchai comes back about 15 minutes later and buys beers for everyone.
3 years later they are still together.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 12, 2017 22:44:47 GMT 7
Another silly story from my Bkk.
Excuse, do you speak English?
Yes.
Can I buy you a coffee?
Sure, thanks.
30 minutes of talking in English follow while I am waiting for the car to be washed.
I ask the girl, excuse me where is the toilet, over there she says, I go to the counter to pay for the two coffees and cakes, cashier tells me, no need the boss has said free.
To cut a long story short, the girl spoke perfect English, having lived in New York for years, but since relocating back to Thailand, wanted to practice speaking.
I asked her about her business, she told me, I have to do it myself, I have my dream, I dont want money, if I take money means I have failed.
What a feel good story, and sure as heck beats the heck out of the rubbish I read elsewhere.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 12, 2017 22:50:48 GMT 7
Another silly story from my Bkk.
Parked the car up at The Mall Bang Kapi today, going to get a haircut, on the 3rd floor there was a factory outlet shop, selling polo shirts, still had the original price tag, 1.300 baht, on sale for 395 baht, if you bought 4, it was 1,000 baht.
I asked the girl to check out XL size and I wanted nice colours, I will be back later, can you chose some for me, how many do you want, 8 I said.
Came back later and the girl had sorted through the various sizes and picked out about 12 or 13 for me, all XL.
Picked the ones I liked and paid.
I wouldnt insult the girl or her dignity by offering a tip, did it the Thai way, downstairs to Dunkin Donuts and asked for a 200 baht box of mixed donuts, back upsyairs and handed them to the girl, big genuine smiles and wais.
My Bkk bears no resemblance to what you read elsewhere.
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Post by buhi on Jan 12, 2017 22:58:35 GMT 7
Yep rgs, you get it. Sadly some flounder, but give them time.
I guess it is a language thing, but when no language something else speaks. Boy said it this evening, I was afraid I had insulted my Isaan friends. Asked him to translate.
"No need, they knew what you meant,".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2017 4:20:08 GMT 7
Excellent stuff, rgs
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Post by smokie36 on Jan 13, 2017 10:31:31 GMT 7
Nice thread, could be sub named my Thailand, and why I wonder if I live in the same country as to whats written elsewhere. Here goes, my Thailand. For about 3 months some motocy win had been sweet mouthing a mair baan (motorcycle taxi driver and a maid), it was obvious for all who sat and watched, they had feelings for each other, but the girl wasnt going to give up her dignity. After about 3 months of sweet mouthing, the big moment came, Motorcy win about to take the maid back to the house, just as she is about to step on to the motorcy, some wag tells her. อย่านั่งอย่านั่งอันตรายเมียหึง. danger, dont sit there his wife will be jealous Girl retains her dignity and steps back with her arm extended and her hand ready to slap the guy, จริงเปล่า, true or not she asks the poor guy, just about ready to belt him. Everyone bursts into laughter, พูดเล่น, only joking, girl gets on the motorcy and Somchai takes her home, applause all round, clapping of hands and cheering. Somchai comes back about 15 minutes later and buys beers for everyone. 3 years later they are still together. You soppy romantic you! |
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