english_farang_lady Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Got to thinking today, are we thankful enough? What are you thankful for? Thankful to have eaten today (some people haven't), Thankful to have a loving family? (some people have no-one) Thankful to have a wallow in a deep comfortable bath or shower? (some people don't have running water). What are YOU thankful for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thankful for having my dear crocodile!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasreeve17 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I am thankful that I have enough money today to get sooo pissed, this afternoon, that I won't be interested in the missus's inane whinging when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buriramboy Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I'm thankful i'm not in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torito Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto, Me dio dos luceros que cuando los abro, Perfecto distingo lo negro del blanco, Y en el alto cielo su fondo estrellado, Y en la multitudes el hombre que yo amo. Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto, Me ha dado el sonido y el abecedario, Y con el las palabras que pienso y declaro, Madre, amigo, hermano y luz alumbrando, La ruta del alma de el que estoy amando. Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto, Me ha dado el oído que en todo su ancho, Graba noche y día grillos y canarios, Martillos, turbinas, ladridos, chubascos, Y la voz tan tierna de mi buen amado. Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto, Me ha dado la marcha de mis pies cansados, Con ellos anduve ciudades y charcos, Playas y desiertos, montañas y llanos, Y la casa tuya, tu calle y tu patio. Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto, Me ha dado la risa, me ha dado el llanto, Así yo distingo dicha de quebranto, Los dos materiales que forman mi canto, Y el canto de ustedes que es mi propio canto. ¡Gracias a la vida que me ha dado tanto! (Violeta Parra) Edited April 24, 2007 by torito Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buriramboy Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 i'm thankful that English is the only language used in General Topics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torito Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 will send a good translation soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thanks torito, my Spanish after 15 years is very rusty. I'm thankful I was born in the west with the freedom to do as I choose with my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 My family My health The great start to life I was given The subsequent opportunities and chances I have been given throughout my life The great good fortune I have right now The long term security I have if I ever need it from Great Britain (welfare/pension/healthcare) The freedom and opportunities all the above give me and my family, now and for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thankful I'm in Tokyo earning Money instead of being at home in Thailand moaning about the temperature of 40c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings These are a few of my favorite things Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes Silver white winters that melt into springs These are a few of my favorite things When the dog bites When the bee stings When I'm feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don't feel so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aujuba Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 viruses plague war hate violence disease torture wilt rust horror beatings unemployment starvation evil Love thy enemy. Without these I wouldn't know how wonderful my life really is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torito Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thanks torito, my Spanish after 15 years is very rusty.I'm thankful I was born in the west with the freedom to do as I choose with my life. Many people have no idea about how much truth is in what you just said Phil..bien dicho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummy Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thankful I was born in England at a time when it was still "A Green and pleasant Land" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levent Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I am thankful to have such a loving wife who supports me with everything I do. I feel that we form a great team together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torito Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I am thankful to have such a loving wife who supports me with everything I do. I feel that we form a great team together. this is also poetry 'Levent' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummy Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittensBright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings These are a few of my favorite things Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes Silver white winters that melt into springs These are a few of my favorite things When the dog bites When the bee stings When I'm feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don't feel so bad why not simply say Julie Andrews ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Beer. Soundman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumnien Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I am eternally thankful that I rarely meet in real life people as hopelessly negative about life in Thailand as one meets daily on TV. This thread is a wonderful exception. Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmart Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittensBright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings These are a few of my favorite things Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes Silver white winters that melt into springs These are a few of my favorite things When the dog bites When the bee stings When I'm feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don't feel so bad why not simply say Julie Andrews ? Because I didn't particularly like her in "Mary Poppins". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptou Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 beer lao on visa runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
November Rain Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 My little boy, my fantastic Mum, the love of 140 (give or take) dogs & a very long cool shower when I've finished in the center. Oh and good red wine, when I can afford a couple of glasses. And my bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) i'm thankful that English is the only language used in General Topics. Yo tambien hombre! I'm thankful for every day that I wake up and still have some living to do. Edited April 24, 2007 by qwertz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampal Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 My life and family and my travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzestan Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I have a lot to be thankful for, but the most important are my wonderful wife, and a couple of really good friends. onzestan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torito Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Yo tambien hombre!I'm thankful for every day that I wake up and still have some living to do. 'qwertz' is appears that all the times I am going, you are just coming.....lo mismo me pasa a mi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwertz Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Yo tambien hombre!I'm thankful for every day that I wake up and still have some living to do. 'qwertz' is appears that all the times I am going, you are just coming.....lo mismo me pasa a mi! It's the time lag. I'm 6 hours behind here. I better not reply in Spanish after recently telling a Dane to open a Danish thread and stop whinging about English. But every day is a gift IMO, even if it's a sh!tty one it's better than not having one; I know a lot of people who are not thankful just for that. P.S. That's not all I'm thankful for, it's just the essential basis of being privileged to be alive. Edited April 24, 2007 by qwertz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Living in Thailand, doing a business that I love which is doing quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriors Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Im thankfull to be 60 TODAY Looking forward to the next 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuestHouse Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Many happy returns Warrior.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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