Diary of a farang in Isaan

[Odysseus123]

18 hours ago, faraday said:

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Now Faraday,musing as I often do about your Murakami quote....I came across another on a modellers forum that I also like..

 

"I know that I am lost in my own little world but they like me there.."

[faraday]

19 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

Now Faraday,musing as I often do about your Murakami quote....I came across another on a modellers forum that I also like..

 

"I know that I am lost in my own little world but they like me there.."

 

From Norwegian Wood:

 

" I wonder what ants do on rainy days"

[Odysseus123]

1 hour ago, faraday said:

 

From Norwegian Wood:

 

" I wonder what ants do on rainy days"

"The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there.."

 

L.P Hartley.

[faraday]

24 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

"The past is a foreign country, they do things differently there.."

 

L.P Hartley.

 

Absolutely love that book. Marian & Ted ruined poor Leo's life.

 

"To bleed from many wounds may be more serious than to bleed from one, but the pain, being less localized, is also easier for the mind to bear."

[Odysseus123]

 

3 hours ago, faraday said:

 

From Norwegian Wood:

 

" I wonder what ants do on rainy days"

What the hell do ants get up to on rainy days?

[faraday]

46 minutes ago, Odysseus123 said:

 

What the hell do ants get up to on rainy days?

I reckon they stockup on Formic acid so they can bite me again. Little bas... 

 

[voulez vous]

Hi farangsters. Monsieur Vour here.

 

Me and Kitten went out to see the demo on Saturday. No rain. Got a bit wet, but we took umbrellas fortunately.

 

I'm thinking Kitten could be the one for me. She is 20 years my junior, but likes the mature sort. She thinks I'm the best. Which I am of course. And a couple of things she does excites me. One is that she sings lovely French ballads when she is showering, and she makes a lovely snail pie; laced with a Lyon red.

 

But enough of me. It's monsieur Owl that you want to know about.

 

He found a couple of guys in a bit of bother. He initially thought they had run out of petrol. He could help with that.

 

 

But no!

 

 

Never mind guys. Only two km to the village. Here comes the girl gang.

 

 

A lovely cow just across the soi from Owl's mansion.

 

 

Owl liked its colour. Me too.

 

Food man gets to the cross-roads at just after seven in the mornings.

 

 

Has lots of customers.

 

 

Twins doing so well. Exploring the village now. Ugg is tired.

 

 

We all know the story of the straw that broke the camel's back.

 

 

Shouldn't have chucked on that last twig Chai.

 

 

Owl says the sign has changed. The one with the gun has gone.

 

 

This one says; 'beware of slim man'. Or 'slim man keep out'. Owl's Thai; reading or writing, is not great.

 

Finally the buddha house near Owl's farm is soon to be finished.

 

 

In Isaan they normally put the roof on first.

 

What happened to the promised storm? A flash of lightning, resulting in one clap of thunder and a 30 second downpour. He is so disappointed. Plenty in Oz (especially in Ody's area) and also in Ubon. Just not fair share out.

 

The dogs are waiting for the people to leave their homes. That is the cue for them to open the rubbish bins and scatter the rubbish all over. Took Owl 20 minutes tonight to clear it up.

 

He tells me that when he was a youngster, living in Dagenham, it would not be unusual to see large packs of dogs roaming the waste round and indeed streets. Much of the East End was flattened during WW2, and lots of people were either bombed out or evacuated out. The dogs had no-one to care for them and roamed all over forming packs. This would be early 1950s. The village soi dogs remind him of those days.

 

Have to leave you now. Kitten has just asked me to rub some 'hellow vera' cream into her shoulders and back.

 

Later

 

 

 

[chickenslegs]

 

Reminds me of this old ad ...

 

 

 

 

 

[voulez vous]

Hi farangsters. Monsieur Vous here.

Been reading a book; 'What women really want from men'. Interesting read, but being from the country who gave the world so much (chefs, food, lovers, style), I knew most of it anyway. However, one new thing that I've got to try in the near future, is that of complimenting a lady on her ability to wash up after a meal. And to ask if the chef (me) could watch, to in order tp learn. Can't say enough loving things to these French ladies.

 

French men, unlike the English, do not normally wash up. But it's another string to my bow. I'll try it with Simone next week.

 

Mr Owl has been busy taking pics. There is a major road construction on the bridge leading to Ban Dung (2022). Looks as though they are creating a new river-course too.

 

 

 

 

Only started the bridge repairs a couple of days ago.

 

 

 

 

The central cross beams have gone today.

 

 

Plenty of re-bar saved for someone.

 

 

Mr Owl will keep an eye on things I'm sure.

 

Superheroes in town.

 

 

Think they are; Dino, Batman, Spiderman, Hulk and Superman.

 

 

In Owl's village every evening people bring their animals home.

 

 

Twin trees at Mildred's school.

 

 

Some farm activity at the back of Owl's euca plantation.

 

 

Owl says the plastic never gets fully removed. Some just gets ploughed back in.

 

In Bang Dung, the hat lady has been trying her best to get the hansum farang to buy a hat. He tells me the price has gone up from 79 to 99 baht, so he has resisted temptation; so far. There is a bright yellow one that he likes.

 

Mildred didn't do so good on her Thai history exam' last week. Scored 41%.  Dad asked her about the questions. They seemed to be about battles with elephants hundreds of years ago. And fantasy stuff too. Owl said she did well to get as high mark as she did.

 

Madam Owl threw a strop when she thought that hubby had been feeding the next farm's chickens. He denied it. But I know he has. Gonna get in big trouble.

 

I'm just about to eat lunch. Still with Kitten for the mo'. I've asked her not to wax her legs for a couple of weeks. She's not keen, but knows that if she wants to keep me excited she has not to.

 

Message from Owl: 'Take care out there'.

 

Later.

 

 

 

 

Edited March 24, 2021 by voulez vous

[sotonowl]

2 hours ago, voulez vous said:

In Owl's village every evening people bring their animals home.

You truly are a Johnny Foreigner aren't you? I had my doubts but only people not from the UK (mainly Yanks) would use "bring" when they should be using "take".

Just for clarity, we bring things here, and take things there.????

[faraday]

@voulez vous

 

Thank you for posting up Kh Owl's news. I must however admit to being totally embrouillé by the two ladies of whom he talks about. 

 

Who are they...?

 

"Your answers on a postcard to...etc"

 

 

 

 

 

[voulez vous]

14 hours ago, sotonowl said:

You truly are a Johnny Foreigner aren't you? I had my doubts but only people not from the UK (mainly Yanks) would use "bring" when they should be using "take".

Just for clarity, we bring things here, and take things there.????

Thanks for that clarification Mr Sotonowl.

 

I should have know better.  was thinking of 'take away' (as in take away food) and that song 'bring it on home to me'. English band I think.

 

Mr owl has just sent me a dozen pics that I will post as soon as I've finished this onion and garlic drink. Kitten is calling for me, but I'm tired. Just after seven in the morning and I do need to get some sleep. French ladies are so demanding. But I am Vous; son of the famous fighter pilot, and well up to the job.

 

And talking of ladies; I hear Mr Owl pleasured a lady when he first came to Thailand. He timed the whole experience. Three hours, 17 minutes, 8 seconds. Mamma mia. More garlic needed.

[voulez vous]

Hi Farangsters - Monsieur Vous here.

 

Mr owl sent me some pic's entitled "Fifteen minutes in the village this morning; between 7 and 7-15."

 

Annotation by myself. Might have the pic's out of sequence.

 

 

Busy, busy busy.

 

 

 

Come for you grub. I have snails, garlic, frogs and onions. All going cheap.

 

 

I see Mildred waiting for her father.

 

 

Bye Mildred. Sees ya later; five o'clock!

 

 

On the way back from the bus stop.

 

Eh oh! Out of sync' again.

 

 

 

Still praying. That is gonna be one lucky house.

 

 

And it was back home for Mr Owl to a nice cup of rosy.

 

He is gonna make up a reishi brew today. Has to keep his strength up. If he is not tough; he is doomed.

 

Message from Owl; "I know sometimes you think you are alone; but you are not. There are millions of us."

 

Later.

 

Edited March 25, 2021 by voulez vous

[voulez vous]

Hi Farangsters - Monsieur Vous here.

 

Just one pic, taken by Mr Owl last evening, of the bridge under repair.

 

Looks like they are getting on with it. Are they going to take the rubble away, before the rain starts?

 

 

Mr Owl is well, and is looking forward to joining you all soon. He tells me he has learnt his lesson, and will not, in future, be goaded into posting anything that might lead to a debate; and another hol'.

 

Still with Kitten. I had to take the second chip out of my phone, to stop any calls, and make her jealous. As I stroke her ankles, I can feel that subtle stubble. I do like a natural.

 

Later

.

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by voulez vous

[bluesofa]

3 minutes ago, voulez vous said:

Mr Owl is well, and is looking forward to joining you all soon. He tells me he has learnt his lesson, and will not, in future, be goaded into posting anything that might lead to a debate; and another hol'.

Hmm, are you sure?
This is still a spotted leopard:.

[Golden Triangle]

15 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Hmm, are you sure?
This is still a spotted leopard:.

You would be surprised at the amount of replies I have typed out, thought about it & then deleting before hitting the send button, I have learnt my lesson as well.

 

There are a lot of self opinionated people who inhabit the forum ( as there are in real life ) you have 2 options, use the ignore button or just try to ignore them full stop, unfortunately real life doesn't have an ignore button so I just bite my tongue when I encounter the obnoxious fools of life. 

[FarFlungFalang]

1 hour ago, Golden Triangle said:

You would be surprised at the amount of replies I have typed out, thought about it & then deleting before hitting the send button, I have learnt my lesson as well.

 

There are a lot of self opinionated people who inhabit the forum ( as there are in real life ) you have 2 options, use the ignore button or just try to ignore them full stop, unfortunately real life doesn't have an ignore button so I just bite my tongue when I encounter the obnoxious fools of life. 

That sounds like engaging brain before putting mouth into gear!My technique is to overstep the line so I know where the line is so I can get as close as possible to it!I'm yet to perfect this technique.

[voulez vous]

 

3 hours ago, bluesofa said:

Hmm, are you sure?
This is still a spotted leopard:.

Indeed.

 

I prefer my pussies obedient and willing.

 

 

A tad mysterious.

 

 

A little exciting.

 

 

And colourful.

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by voulez vous

[Leaver]

3 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

You would be surprised at the amount of replies I have typed out, thought about it & then deleting before hitting the send button, I have learnt my lesson as well.

 

There are a lot of self opinionated people who inhabit the forum ( as there are in real life ) you have 2 options, use the ignore button or just try to ignore them full stop, unfortunately real life doesn't have an ignore button so I just bite my tongue when I encounter the obnoxious fools of life. 

 

Why wouldn't you / shouldn't you voice your own opinion, either on this forum, or face to face?  

 

Clicking the ignore button says more about you than it does the member you chose to ignore.  

[faraday]

1 minute ago, Leaver said:

 

Why wouldn't you / shouldn't you voice your own opinion, either on this forum, or face to face?  

 

Clicking the ignore button says more about you than it does the member you chose to ignore.  

 

Forum rules.

 

Unable to expand further, we aren't allowed to discuss moderation.

[Golden Triangle]

6 minutes ago, Leaver said:

 

Why wouldn't you / shouldn't you voice your own opinion, either on this forum, or face to face?  

 

Clicking the ignore button says more about you than it does the member you chose to ignore.  

 

Because unfortunately, as much as I would like to it is currently against forum rules to tell some obnoxious loud mouthed ignorant posters to F off I am not allowed to, you should be aware of that with the muppets that almost hourly try to humiliate you in various threads.

[Leaver]

19 minutes ago, faraday said:

 

Forum rules.

 

Unable to expand further, we aren't allowed to discuss moderation.

 

One can voice their opinion without breaching forum rules.  

[Leaver]

15 minutes ago, Golden Triangle said:

 

Because unfortunately, as much as I would like to it is currently against forum rules to tell some obnoxious loud mouthed ignorant posters to F off I am not allowed to, you should be aware of that with the muppets that almost hourly try to humiliate you in various threads.

 

There's a difference between voicing one's opinion and abusing someone.  

[faraday]

Sometimes it takes considerable patience to argue a point when the other person is trying their hardest to wind one up.

 

I had a exchange recently & got my posts & the other person's deleted, before I told him to 'eff off.

Edited March 26, 2021 by faraday

[Kadilo]

25 minutes ago, Leaver said:

 

There's a difference between voicing one's opinion and abusing someone.  

Best you do it your way and let others do it theirs 

if it was a perfect world then you would be correct, but it’s not and with the best will on the world there will always be inconsistencies and a very thin line between the two. 

 

Im with the other guys and if o have an opinion i say it then move on and dont even both to read the responses on most cases. It’s called click and go. 

 

Saves me keep getting holidays like dear old Owl and at the same time saves me reading the replies of many old sad bastards who thrive on, out of boredom, just winding people up whilst trying to convince everyone they are living the dream. 

 

I hope Owl manages to do the same. It would be a shame if he fell into the trap. 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by Kadilo

[Leaver]

3 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

Best you do it your way and let others do it theirs 

if it was a perfect world then you would be correct, but it’s not and with the best will on the world there will always be inconsistencies and a very thin line between the two. 

 

Im with the other guys and if o have an opinion i say it then move on and dont even both to read the responses on most cases. It’s called click and go. 

 

Saves me keep getting holidays like dear old Owl and at the same time saves me reading the replies of many old sad bastards who thrive on, out of boredom, just winding people up whilst trying to convince everyone they are living the dream. 

 

I hope Owl manages to do the same. It would be a shame if he fell into the trap. 

 

 

 

 

 

Good post.

 

Simply saying, in my opinion, and I don't care if you like my opinion or not, ????  the ignore button is not the answer.  

 

What's the next stage, the ignore button for anyone who disagrees with you?  

[Kadilo]

9 minutes ago, faraday said:

Sometimes it takes considerable patience to argue a point when the other person is trying their hardest to wind one up.

 

I had a exchange recently & got my posts & the other person's deleted, before I told him to 'eff off.

Every time I’ve been banned it’s never been worth it. 

The downside in my case (or maybe it’s an upside) is I use the forum less and less as most threads end up going the same way. 

I tend to stick to the ones now where I need info , such as visa threads etc as the discussion type ones are rarely that. 

[Kadilo]

3 minutes ago, Leaver said:

 

Good post.

 

Simply saying, in my opinion, and I don't care if you like my opinion or not, ????  the ignore button is not the answer.  

 

What's the next stage, the ignore button for anyone who disagrees with you?  

Personally I’ve never used it. I would rather do as I do. Works for me. 

[voulez vous]

25 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

Best you do it your way and let others do it theirs 

if it was a perfect world then you would be correct, but it’s not and with the best will on the world there will always be inconsistencies and a very thin line between the two. 

 

Im with the other guys and if o have an opinion i say it then move on and dont even both to read the responses on most cases. It’s called click and go. 

 

Saves me keep getting holidays like dear old Owl and at the same time saves me reading the replies of many old sad bastards who thrive on, out of boredom, just winding people up whilst trying to convince everyone they are living the dream. 

 

I hope Owl manages to do the same. It would be a shame if he fell into the trap. 

 

 

 

 

If I'm not mistaken there was a topic about covid. Mr Owl wanted to put his point ocross.

 

He got his latest two weeker for posting a link to a UK radio station.

 

A TV member complained (24 hours after the post) and that was that; holiday.

Edited March 26, 2021 by voulez vous

[faraday]

53 minutes ago, voulez vous said:

A TV member complained (24 hours after the post) and that was that; holiday.

 

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