harrry Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Well you can understand her concerns, you're not getting any younger. While that may be true I will not let you rain on my parade, as I revel in the knowledge that on this particular occasion, she was wrong and I was right for once. Never mind...with increasing age maturity may come.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Well you can understand her concerns, you're not getting any younger. While that may be true I will not let you rain on my parade, as I revel in the knowledge that on this particular occasion, she was wrong and I was right for once. Never mind...with increasing age maturity may come.... Heaven forbid, I never want to grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrmidnyt Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Only 23 more sleeps until we depart for Thailand. This is a very good thing. Only 2 nights in Bangkok and me thinks this may be a good thing also. I do hope things calm down there soon. Hanging out at the Suvarnabhumi Novotel pool should be pretty safe and relaxing before heading home to Chiang Rai. Yup........It's all good! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 I sometimes think anticipation plays a major role in getting people hooked on Thailand. We are so accustomed to instant gratification in today’s world, that being forced to wait for something, dreaming about it and counting the days, helps to elevate almost anything to another level. Enjoy your countdown and relish it as a good thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aftrmidnyt Posted December 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 I sometimes think anticipation plays a major role in getting people hooked on Thailand. We are so accustomed to instant gratification in today’s world, that being forced to wait for something, dreaming about it and counting the days, helps to elevate almost anything to another level. Enjoy your countdown and relish it as a good thing. "Anticipation". As soon as I read this, my mind immediately reflected back to the planning, reading and making arrangements for my first trip to Thailand 3 (ish) short years ago. My buddies at work were telling me I HAD to go. Just finished a year and a half contract job with long hours. I had a bag full of cash and was freshly single..........the perfect storm! Totally convinced that Thailand was going to be a life changing adventure, I wanted to learn something about it before I set out on my first "solo" vacation.... and for a month! Woooooooo Hooooooo The excitement that built up from what I learned about the people, history, culture and food for my rapidly approaching trip was awesome. Anticipation! I had no idea how much my life would change!!!! lol The rest can be laughed about over a coffee. Cheers, Aft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I too am counting my sleeps , as we head off to Chiang Mai/ Rai then into Burma in 2 weeks time . Looking forward to some cooler weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 We got that.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 We got that.... Yes, winter is truly upon us this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 We got that.... Yes, winter is truly upon us this morning. Nice and warm here under the blankets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 A good thing I had today was a cup of that ginger tea. I'm sure that there is nothing "good" in it but it certainly warms you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 We got that.... Yes, winter is truly upon us this morning. Nice and warm here under the blankets No dutch ovens I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sceadugenga Posted December 14, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2013 Political violence broke out in the village this week when after a week or so of a husband and wife loudly defending their differing choice of shirt colour the husband produced a hand gun and with four well placed shots killed the TV stone dead. To add insult to injury the kamnan, who disapproves of random gunfire, came around with the police and fined the murderer 4000 baht. The wife is currently watching the soapies at her sister's house. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harrry Posted December 14, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2013 Political violence broke out in the village this week when after a week or so of a husband and wife loudly defending their differing choice of shirt colour the husband produced a hand gun and with four well placed shots killed the TV stone dead. To add insult to injury the kamnan, who disapproves of random gunfire, came around with the police and fined the murderer 4000 baht. The wife is currently watching the soapies at her sister's house. Much easier to shoot the wife....at least you can turn the TV off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Political violence broke out in the village this week when after a week or so of a husband and wife loudly defending their differing choice of shirt colour the husband produced a hand gun and with four well placed shots killed the TV stone dead. To add insult to injury the kamnan, who disapproves of random gunfire, came around with the police and fined the murderer 4000 baht. The wife is currently watching the soapies at her sister's house. Scea, will there be an autopsy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Political violence broke out in the village this week when after a week or so of a husband and wife loudly defending their differing choice of shirt colour the husband produced a hand gun and with four well placed shots killed the TV stone dead. To add insult to injury the kamnan, who disapproves of random gunfire, came around with the police and fined the murderer 4000 baht. The wife is currently watching the soapies at her sister's house. Much easier to shoot the wife....at least you can turn the TV off. Less paperwork involved in killing the TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Political violence broke out in the village this week when after a week or so of a husband and wife loudly defending their differing choice of shirt colour the husband produced a hand gun and with four well placed shots killed the TV stone dead. To add insult to injury the kamnan, who disapproves of random gunfire, came around with the police and fined the murderer 4000 baht. The wife is currently watching the soapies at her sister's house. Scea, will there be an autopsy? Sounds like perfect material for a Thai Soapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 This morning has to go on the list as one of the best things in a while. It is absolutely gorgeous outside this morning and you can see forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) This morning has to go on the list as one of the best things in a while. It is absolutely gorgeous outside this morning and you can see forever. Great.....I look forward to the photos. Edited December 16, 2013 by harrry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 This morning has to go on the list as one of the best things in a while. It is absolutely gorgeous outside this morning and you can see forever. Great.....I look forward to the photos. You will most likely be spared the photos this time as I have loads of errands to run in town today. It is once again time to get things sorted for the annual visa renewal, and there are a few other things on the list. If this weather holds through tomorrow, I will no doubt be out on the mountain bike snapping away, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 This morning has to go on the list as one of the best things in a while. It is absolutely gorgeous outside this morning and you can see forever. Great.....I look forward to the photos. You will most likely be spared the photos this time as I have loads of errands to run in town today. It is once again time to get things sorted for the annual visa renewal, and there are a few other things on the list. If this weather holds through tomorrow, I will no doubt be out on the mountain bike snapping away, however. Well sadly you had better bring your umberella if you come to town. Clouds are gathering here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 This morning has to go on the list as one of the best things in a while. It is absolutely gorgeous outside this morning and you can see forever. Great.....I look forward to the photos. You will most likely be spared the photos this time as I have loads of errands to run in town today. It is once again time to get things sorted for the annual visa renewal, and there are a few other things on the list. If this weather holds through tomorrow, I will no doubt be out on the mountain bike snapping away, however. Well sadly you had better bring your umberella if you come to town. Clouds are gathering here. Say it isn't so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post villagefarang Posted December 16, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2013 Just for you Harrry, I stopped and took a photo with my iPhone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate weapon Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 time for some food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 This morning has to go on the list as one of the best things in a while. It is absolutely gorgeous outside this morning and you can see forever. I am getting quite used to these beautiful cool days we are having. They say they may last through the end of the year. That would be a very good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I like how polite and pleasant Thai people are.especially in the north Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I recently read a blog by Christopher G Moore where he discusses what he considers to be the collapse of the system of kreng jai and it's relationship to the current political turmoil. Many won't agree with his opinions but it's interesting reading. http://www.cgmoore.com/blog/view.asp?id=751 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I recently read a blog by Christopher G Moore where he discusses what he considers to be the collapse of the system of kreng jai and it's relationship to the current political turmoil. Many won't agree with his opinions but it's interesting reading. http://www.cgmoore.com/blog/view.asp?id=751 A good thing to read...but maybe a little simplistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC 71 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I love the way the women laugh here - with a higher and softer pitch ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 Finally breaking through the 4000 “likes” barrier before having to say goodbye to 2013, is a good thing in my book. Also, having another of my photos included in the Thai Visa Calendar for 2014 is a good thing. Having one last mt bike ride to close out 2013 was a good thing today, with perfect riding conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastafarian Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 You really monitor how many 'likes' you have?! Sent from my GT-I9300 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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