Thomas_Merton

What the <deleted> are you on about?

That's the kind of support we like to see.

Clear, precise, lucid, erudite and elegant - not a wasted syllable.

Solved the problem in no time.

You're not the new techie are you?

(word of advice) I'd work a bit on the old bedside manner, if I was you..

Well why don't you write what you mean and get to the point, instead of posting cute little paragraphs, where you are obviously just fishing for replies.

ps, I don't need any advise from you thanks.

Obviously.

Now, in your own words, please define “Forum Support”?

TM - take comfort in the knowledge you were #1, so you indeed have a following.

It is but a sad reflection on the membership.

To think, I came in front of the beautiful Bambina without even dropping my shorts.

What the <deleted> are you on about?

That's the kind of support we like to see.

Clear, precise, lucid, erudite and elegant - not a wasted syllable.

Solved the problem in no time.

Some members were having their photos abused elsewhere and in light of the many requests we got it was decided to remove it altogether as it was now so full of holes as to make it unreadable. A shame it came to that but there's lesser beings out there who lash out at their own insignificance by annoying others.

cv

C'est la vie.

I'll just have to find something else to show Condie, now.

What the <deleted> are you on about?

That's the kind of support we like to see.

Clear, precise, lucid, erudite and elegant - not a wasted syllable.

Solved the problem in no time.

You're not the new techie are you?

(word of advice) I'd work a bit on the old bedside manner, if I was you..

...and this has absolutely nothing at all, in any way shape of form, believe me or believe me not, to do with the fact that, for the last few weeks, my ancient physiognomy has been Nr 1.

Shame on you for even considering such a presumption.

First one-day international, Delhi: India 203 (46.4 overs) beat England 164 (38.1 overs) by 39 runs

Bookies win again

Totster,

in future if you need any help, you should try this link:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...ndpost&p=662716

TM

My mate, Mo - at work - informs me, there are very strong rumours going through the Indian community in the UK, that the "bookies" got to the Indian team.

This final day collapse was so unusual and out of character, they mean there could be no other explanation.

Anyone hearing something similar?

Why ON EARTH would Seonai want to do THAT

She and TGS have absolutley NOTHING in common as well you know TM

Ah, knowledge and awareness - two good things.

Not much of it around nowadays, is there?

I am surprised, for a Buddihst country, no one has mentioned meditation.

BTW, seonai, you could always write long postings on Thaivisa telling us about your life and loves, just like the Gentleman Scamp - you could mange that couldn't you?

I have a couple of hours spare during the day and would love to do some voluntery work in Bangkok.

Any idea where to start looking?

I have a work permit so no problems there.

Any help would be appreciated.

angie

I think you could spend some useful time scampering around checking out which posters on TV have more than one identity.

Because, IMHO, they are puerile pests who continually demonstrate their own social inadequacies, constantly disguising themselves because they lack both the wit and the skill to maintain an honest persona.

Third Test, Mumbai, day five:

England 400 & 191 beat India 279 & 100 by 212 runs

Andrew Flintoff and Duncan Fletcher were jubilant after England's triumph

England coach Duncan Fletcher believes tying a Test series in India with five first-choice players missing is almost as big as winning the Ashes.

"It's a huge, huge achievement. It's close to that Ashes win," he said.

"To draw 1-1 with India on any occasion would have been great. To have won in India would have been as good as beating Australia in England.

"But it's right up there. With four, five of six guys missing it's a tremendous achievement."

England's victory kept them just above India in second place in the ICC world rankings behind Australia, who they visit next November.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/england/4832008.stm

It is to the religious that offence will be caused.

Jesus!

And I thought my syntax was occasionally strangulated!

Patrick

Loosening the bib usually helps - after that, learning to use a knife and fork.

Soon you will be able to speak and then in a few years someone will teach you to write.

If you are lucky you may even learn correct grammar.

Until that time comes – well – breath safely.

Interestingly nobody seems to have mentioned what the word "bloody" means.

It does not, as I think most assume, mean "dripping with blood" - a fairly innocent if gruesome description.

"Bloody" is a bastardisation of the blasphemous (to the Catholic Church especially) "by Our Lady".

It is to the religious that offence will be caused.

The only time the use of embarrassingly poor grammar and erroneous spelling irritates me is when the author is writing in his native language and claims to be an English teacher...

That's a great point. Even on our Teaching in Thailand forum, we English teachers usually only slag off a poor speller or bad user of grammar when they're sounding high and mighty about being a teacher of English. It's the same on other forums heavily populated by EFL teachers: if they're obviously just playing around regarding other subjects, that's fine. But if they're discussing their teaching here and there, they'd better spell right and use good sentence structure.

The sentence used as an example, "I heard that you're going to Madrid..." has two problems with Brits, and was probably written by an American. "I heard" is the simple past tense, and Brits were strictly taught to use the present perfect tense much of the time, as in "I have heard that.." Also, Brits are taught a strict difference between "You are going" or "You will be going" or even "You shall be going." Americans make no such distinction, and communicate very well among themselves as to certainty in that regard. But pedantic British teachers go berserk when the certainty/uncertainty issue isn't made clear.

We're here to enjoy each other's comments. None of us is being paid to be a professional proofreader on ThaiVisa.com. At least, I ain't. One smilie, no more. And now, to run the preview.

I am reminded of the great Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw (a very strong advocate of English spelling reform) who was the author of (amongst many other sensible, and often very witty, remarks and plays):

"He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches"

"England and America are two countries divided by a common language"

IMHO, the English language is in drastic need of a major reform in its spelling.

If, for no other reasons, than those given below:

Functional illiteracy has been reported as high as 20% in the UK compared with 10% in Germany and 8% in Sweden. Professor Seymour referring to the findings of the EU project "Learning Disorders as a barrier to human development" children need 2 and a half to 3 years to gain the same level of literacy that children acquire in a year learning most other languages. (Masha Bell: Understanding English Spelling p 115). This difference is attributed to the exceptional level of irregularities in English spelling.

Any language should not be reformed.. it has it's own characteristics which is taught to everyone.. reforming could mean changing the grammar and spelling rules, which IMHO undermines the language..

totster

The great beauty of the English language is that it is dynamic. There is no authority for what is correct or incorrect in English. Many try to impose authorities, such as the Oxford English Dictionary or other tomes on grammar and usage, but the plain fact is that the only determinant of correct English is its usage.

This is unlike other languages such as Danish or French for example; those have government sponsored agencies to monitor and determine what is correct.

As a little, red herring:

now come on TM, you are more clever than that, and you are just posting again to get a reaction..

Why should anyone post on Thaivisa and not expect a reaction?

To do otherwise, reduces the forum to the status of a toilet wall.

Even though, often remarks written there, display more awareness than the sentence quoted above.

The only time the use of embarrassingly poor grammar and erroneous spelling irritates me is when the author is writing in his native language and claims to be an English teacher...

That's a great point. Even on our Teaching in Thailand forum, we English teachers usually only slag off a poor speller or bad user of grammar when they're sounding high and mighty about being a teacher of English. It's the same on other forums heavily populated by EFL teachers: if they're obviously just playing around regarding other subjects, that's fine. But if they're discussing their teaching here and there, they'd better spell right and use good sentence structure.

The sentence used as an example, "I heard that you're going to Madrid..." has two problems with Brits, and was probably written by an American. "I heard" is the simple past tense, and Brits were strictly taught to use the present perfect tense much of the time, as in "I have heard that.." Also, Brits are taught a strict difference between "You are going" or "You will be going" or even "You shall be going." Americans make no such distinction, and communicate very well among themselves as to certainty in that regard. But pedantic British teachers go berserk when the certainty/uncertainty issue isn't made clear.

We're here to enjoy each other's comments. None of us is being paid to be a professional proofreader on ThaiVisa.com. At least, I ain't. One smilie, no more. And now, to run the preview.

I am reminded of the great Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw (a very strong advocate of English spelling reform) who was the author of (amongst many other sensible, and often very witty, remarks and plays):

"He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches"

"England and America are two countries divided by a common language"

IMHO, the English language is in drastic need of a major reform in its spelling.

If, for no other reasons, than those given below:

Functional illiteracy has been reported as high as 20% in the UK compared with 10% in Germany and 8% in Sweden. Professor Seymour referring to the findings of the EU project "Learning Disorders as a barrier to human development" children need 2 and a half to 3 years to gain the same level of literacy that children acquire in a year learning most other languages. (Masha Bell: Understanding English Spelling p 115). This difference is attributed to the exceptional level of irregularities in English spelling.

It is possible to apply for a visa as a domestic servant, but then you would have to show that she has been in your employ in Thailand for at least a year; i.e. the embassy would expect to see the contracts, wage slips etc.

Quite, from Guidance - Overseas domestic workers (INF 17)

How do I qualify as a domestic worker in a private household?

You must be able to show evidence for the following.

You are aged between 18 and 65.

You have been working as a domestic worker in the same house as your employer for at least one year immediately before your application, or you have been working in a household that your employer uses regularly for themselves for at least one year immediately before your application, and you can show that there is a connection between you and your employer.

You intend to travel to the UK with your employer, your employer’s husband, wife, civil partner or your employer’s child who is under 18.

You intend to work full-time as a domestic worker in the same house as your employer, or in a household that the employer uses regularly for himself or herself, and you can show that there is a connection between you and your employer.

You do not intend to work in the UK except as a domestic worker.

You can support yourself and live (as confirmed by your employer) without needing help from public funds.

You are a domestic worker if you are providing a personal service linked to the running of your employer's household. Examples include chauffeurs, gardeners, cooks and nannies.

So, Thomas, unless you can provide the required evidence this route is, as Scouse says, a non-starter.

I think, though, that it is worth the investment in time and the £50 fee to apply for a visit visa. As I said, I know of two cases where this route has been successful.

Thanks for the informative replies.

I wonder, could you please elucidate the sentence highlighted in red above?

I realise this may be information contained elsewhere on Thaivisa, but I feel, adding it here, could further help clarify our position regarding the OP.

Especially as it is nearly 8 years since we have had any direct involvement with visa applications from Thailand to a European country - and the first time directly from Thailand to the UK.

Ok heres the link

http://www.thaivisa.com/gallery/pictures-of-members?page=1

For some reason the following members pics wernt recognised so i couldnt upload them

cheifbem

maigo6

miaow

nawty

Ramdonchances

rcm

thai chi

Thomas Merton

Anyone can add pictures to this album and i have given permission to Huski,cdnvic,tuky,sbk,penzman and of course myself,to remove pictures so please pm me if you want pictures removed or ask one of the mods listed if they dont mind. And for everyone else well get posting

Great suggestion and good of you to put it toether, Daleyboy. This will make it difficult to fake name tags at the next TV Xmas party.

Yeah where is stumonsters pic anyway? Or was it Thomas Merton?

Just to add a note to help my eloquent (mixer) friend:

Should anyone wish to add their photo - as I have just done - visit the gallery from the link above; click on the drop down menu where it is written "admin options" and click on "add photo"; browse your own hard drive to find your photo and upload it.

We hope to return to the UK, from our summer visit to LOS, with my wife's niece.

It is our intention she will work in our house as an au pair/nanny for six months (or longer, if this is possible).

What documentation do we need, to ensure she has the correct visa for this length of stay in the UK?

Are there any delays in issuing this type of visa, of which we should be aware?

Are there any other requirements we need to fulfil e.g. return ticket etc.?

We, of course, will be supporting her throughout her stay.

Very nice, Thomas.

Thought I'd put up a recent pic of your bud, Butterfly & his old lady!

Can't believe all those Muay Thai stories can you?

I think calling him my bud is stretching the definition of the word, somewhat.

Although I must admit, you do seem to have captured the essence of the insect.

BTW - will we ever get to see a picture of the illustrious BM, with, or without, his nurse?

Thomas Merton with the light of his eye, Martin (Merton's 80 year old Mother is lurking in the background) in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen. Martin is now 7 years old.

The Boss and wife:

In my experience the educated ones at masters degree level ect are like headless chickens when it comes to sorting out a problem in a practical manner.

They need a diagram to thread a nut and bolt together, ( all us non educated ones have seen it. )

marshbags

So from the top of your head what's the tightening sequence with a torquewrench for a 36"x300lb flange assuming all bolts are numbered clockwise starting from #1?

Is that the disconbooberating sequence, or the the "I am a pretentious silly bugger trying to score points over some one less fortunate than myself" sequence?

Either way, marshbags seems to have benefited more from his education than you have.

Seven pages of thread and not one mention of the boys in orange.

Who are the boys in Orange??

Another American allusion?

The Venerable Loong Por Khoon

Seven pages of thread and not one mention of the boys in orange.

They acquire a knowledge superior to any displayed here.

They are content in their life.

Their work is a vital part of Thai life.

They are revered and respected by all Thai.

What more could anyone need?

Not all monks are revered and respected by all Thais TM. Only the good ones, and many are not and haven't been in the past as many Thais will tell you.

Not wishing to discuss this too much - at the risk of being disrespectful: I am fully aware of the "finishing school" aspect of some of these gentlemen and the often unfortunate consequences of those not suited for this life.

I am, of course, in my original posting (quoted above) referring to those who spend their lives being Buddhist monks.

Seven pages of thread and not one mention of the boys in orange.

They acquire a knowledge superior to any displayed here.

They are content in their life.

Their work is a vital part of Thai life.

They are revered and respected by all Thai.

What more could anyone need?