Solinvictus

Apparently besides being elderly certain attributes qualify some people to receive it first also, I believe. Interested a bit to know more about this. At least in NY.

Why didn't the cat go to the vet? He was feline fine!

Well, my relationship is in trouble again. She broke up with her boyfriend. ????‍♀️

4 hours ago, DerbyDan said:

 

The language would be universal. Probably not even required at your next meeting. A glace is enough. This is about being a man, not speaking Thai. He will get it, or not.

 

Now, there is no losing face in standing up to another man in Thailand, as long as it's done without accusation in case of misunderstanding. 

 

Take the bloke out for a beer in the yard and tell him your rice is not growing for some reason. He will get the message. I have an extra water buffalo yoke, should you require it.

This is bad advice IMO. Though, slightly humorous.  It's not about speaking Thai as you stated and then you finish up with "take the bloke out for a beer." Right.

"This is about being man." Doesn't always suffice in Thailand. "The language would be universal"  lol   What is a 'glace?' As in A glace is enough.

2 hours ago, Tarteso said:

The sky is burning (again)

It’s no the sky,  just beginning the dry season, so Thais need to burn theirs lands, theirs garbages, theirs farms and ours lungs.  That’s ok. ???? 
 

I understand their way of life. I Learnt to Live with this;  air purifier, air conditioner... closed windows, and military in power doing their bussiness. 

Whats a good air purifier you would recommend?

3 hours ago, sirineou said:

I would also see it as a negative , because it implies that you are somehow better than me. and perhaps if I did like you , I can be as good as you. 

I mean , if you came into my house and started cleaning , I would say thank you. but if you did it in such a way that suggested that you were doing it because I was not doing a very good job at cleaning my house,  I might tell you to take a walk.

I think you would feel the same.

 

555 I think I will do that just for giggles sometime in the future. But it reminds me of say when elder relatives may come and do such a thing. What can ya do? I guess I should tell them to talk a hike too eh? ????

What about the most important feature?

PIN LOCK ????

8 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Plod handed out a basket of fruit and flowers to bloodied Salvatore. To me this seemed like a pleasant gesture though it put the forum - and the curmudgeons on TV Facebook - into a predictable lather. 

Hmm. I suppose that's what the tourists can view it as too, a 'pleasant gesture.' *Someone gets hurt again;people talk about it with concern or negative comments.* Predictable, yeah.

On 2/27/2021 at 4:15 PM, Thingamabob said:

Plenty of time ahead, but up to now not impressed by Biden or his team.

Biden is war with a rainbow flag on it & smiley face. "Nothing will fundamentally change." Biden's neoliberal policies and administration will continue the US further into debt while bailing out Wall-Street. The most hypocritical person possible is in office right now. Anyone who voted for Biden, has been sadly mistaken, IMO.

I do think Jen Psaki is cute though.????

On 2/27/2021 at 10:11 AM, Isaan sailor said:

So, with millions of Americans still out of work, and many states still doing lockdown, why will the Biden Administration open the borders to millions of illegals?  If we have 20-30 million illegals in the US today--isn't that enough?  Could it be for political gain--future Democrat voters?  Do they want to release illegals with possible diseases? And using the same compartments on the border for children that Trump used for just one month?

I understand your concern about illegals. But it's the government who has millions of Americans out of work and 'had.' Might I add dismantling workers unions done by big corp for the past 20 years. I think this issue at hand is misguided.

Minimum wage has been the same for years and doesn't match today's production and living needs. But yeah FoxNews will have you thinking it's illegals keeping the white working class down...Followed by fascism adherence.

Besides all in all, it's the US corporate elites or bourgeoisie class that is responsible for both the immigrants coming and Americans out of work.

8 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

100%....if you're a farang.....forget it.

Could you explain this a bit more please?

4 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

If he has the gall and audacity to do it, then he must have the guts to have it come back into his face. I am not that relaxed or forgiving and will confront anything face and head on. And yes he would be spoken to in his own language.

Well, that is why his wife can do the inquiring not him. For example, he and wife fully understand and review the questions together to ask or some key points. Then she does it not a serious way of course. If all else fails, maybe see if he would at least have a beer with the OP and check to see if he buys the first one.

After that, yeah, I guess let it go especially if it's not that expensive. But surely I myself, wouldn't just 'lay down.' I appreciate @Holy Cow your comments as I feel that way at times. It's hard to do especially working with them..

As far as electrolytes goes. I buy boxes of these. Great taste too! Tonk KKK! But there are a few brands out there. I think this one tastes the best.

17 minutes ago, holy cow cm said:

It is stealing and he should not get away scot-free. Total disrespect and feel for entitlement. If it was my position he would have to pay for it because he probably sold it as a land fill. Nothing more than a thief who needs to be taught a lesson. What is t quality of the top layer of the dirt opposed to what's left? It may even have been prime top soil.

That is easy to say. I provided some advice in an above post that mentions to inquire about it gently and softly. Or putting up a sign.

You could insist your wife to gently inquire about it. See what he says? Maybe put up a sign near it that politely requests not to take it?

My wife had an uncle or some relative that keep calling her to borrow more money again and again. I got tired of it and let's just say I spoke Thai and acted like a big man over the phone. He didn't call anymore. I have a slight worry to face him someday ha. Oh well. My guess is that some may have the mentality that she has a foreign husband thus has plenty of cash so why not. Who knows.

I know how you feel though and it's tough to simply not do anything at all. As I said in the beginning, you could inquire gently and softly. Or, the sign.

13 hours ago, sirineou said:

If she wants to clean up, good for her, but saying " I would like the Thai people to help me"is  insulting IMO

I think many Asians have issues with this sort of implication. They view it as negative (petty IMO) rather than seeing the positive in it alongside helping out.

2 minutes ago, Olmate said:

Where is the hubby? 

He is probably the more bitter out of the two.

15 hours ago, The Farang said:

Can't really tell people what to do in their own country. 

Well, I think you hit the crux of the matter.

When helping to clean up is viewed as a problem or loss of face because it's a foreigner. 555 Brilliant!

Well, it seems things are starting to look up. Cases are going down at least in the US.

Thanks. Now you have me thinking about finding a good flight of stairs to go up and down on.

Lots of good paths have a beautiful view and landscape that I think can be considered beautiful too! Many places.

I mean you must have amazing traps. Do you have your own home gym?

I thought it was going to be about 'love.'

4 hours ago, MrBrad said:

Speed plays a part in every accident.  If your vehicle was moving at only 5 kph and it hit something, it was moving too fast.

Don't forget momentum!