NanLaew Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) Born and bred on Deeside. Ony mair Deesiders here? Is that Royal Deeside or just the common bit? Edited July 18, 2012 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The view from my recent jaunt up in the highlands,think this was the only day it didn't rain. Are you fae Stoney then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 ..... But what I dearly would love to see is this question from the OP answered ... Tell us why your ass is in Thailand (or want's to be) and your heart is still in Scotland . I think it was pretty clear in my post but if something was lost in translation, I am here because I am not as smart as I like to think I am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweatySock Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Um here cos uh've hud enuff o bein ower there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Education and job opportunities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggons Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 That would be the Royal bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 For a country of 5 million odd, there does seems to be a large proportion of members of Scottish decent who have an affinity for Thailand. Tell us why your ass is in Thailand (or want's to be) and your heart is still in Scotland My ass is in Thailand coz ma darlin wifie's fae here an aifter a trial run bidin through een o i worst winter's snaw's seen in Scotland in 30 yeers or so, she wiz glaid ti git hame,,, as was masel is weel ,,, anither thing noo ye mention "geein it laldy" nae so much choice o quality single malts here ti lead mi astray in a nicht oot, resultin in a clearer Heid nooadays. I thought you could only post in English in TV? No idea what language that was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm not a scot myself but my father came from Paisley.I don't know what part of scotland my grandmother came from,but till the day she passed on I had a hell of a time understanding her because of her very broad accent. http://youtu.be/H1yYDuSf3C4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuddle Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 For a country of 5 million odd, there does seems to be a large proportion of members of Scottish decent who have an affinity for Thailand. Tell us why your ass is in Thailand (or want's to be) and your heart is still in Scotland My ass is in Thailand coz ma darlin wifie's fae here an aifter a trial run bidin through een o i worst winter's snaw's seen in Scotland in 30 yeers or so, she wiz glaid ti git hame,,, as was masel is weel ,,, anither thing noo ye mention "geein it laldy" nae so much choice o quality single malts here ti lead mi astray in a nicht oot, resultin in a clearer Heid nooadays. I thought you could only post in English in TV? No idea what language that was. Aye well in a couple of years, when we're Independent, you'll need a passport and visa to enter Scotland - and if you think Thai Immigration are a tough bunch, wait until you see what's in store for Sassenachs !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I'm not a scot myself but my father came from Paisley.I don't know what part of scotland my grandmother came from,but till the day she passed on I had a hell of a time understanding her because of her very broad accent. http://youtu.be/H1yYDuSf3C4 I was born in Paisley ^.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt60 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 For a country of 5 million odd, there does seems to be a large proportion of members of Scottish decent who have an affinity for Thailand. Tell us why your ass is in Thailand (or want's to be) and your heart is still in Scotland My ass is in Thailand coz ma darlin wifie's fae here an aifter a trial run bidin through een o i worst winter's snaw's seen in Scotland in 30 yeers or so, she wiz glaid ti git hame,,, as was masel is weel ,,, anither thing noo ye mention "geein it laldy" nae so much choice o quality single malts here ti lead mi astray in a nicht oot, resultin in a clearer Heid nooadays. I thought you could only post in English in TV? No idea what language that was. Aye well in a couple of years, when we're Independent, you'll need a passport and visa to enter Scotland - and if you think Thai Immigration are a tough bunch, wait until you see what's in store for Sassenachs !! Wait till you try to get out Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Thaivisa Connect App 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 One thing to add to this topic, Celtic are the only team - thats correct not a third division team......................................... I believe the Football Soccer Forum is 2 floors down and 1st on your left ... Oh, I have really appreciated the language lesson and I'm about 60% there with the comprehension! But what I dearly would love to see is this question from the OP answered ... Tell us why your ass is in Thailand (or want's to be) and your heart is still in Scotland . Now if u had asked about us Aussies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyscot Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 For a country of 5 million odd, there does seems to be a large proportion of members of Scottish decent who have an affinity for Thailand. Tell us why your ass is in Thailand (or want's to be) and your heart is still in Scotland My ass is in Thailand coz ma darlin wifie's fae here an aifter a trial run bidin through een o i worst winter's snaw's seen in Scotland in 30 yeers or so, she wiz glaid ti git hame,,, as was masel is weel ,,, anither thing noo ye mention "geein it laldy" nae so much choice o quality single malts here ti lead mi astray in a nicht oot, resultin in a clearer Heid nooadays. A North East loon same as mysell by the look o it?, a thochtie o the Doric in err! Aye yer richt enough,, de ye mine on the Donal an Sally play at wiz on tv mony moons back ?written by ma uncle fae st combs north o Aiberdeen Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 @ David48 Cheers for the PM, but I'm not Jock. Still, while the subject is here, it goes a bit further than you might think. The Scottish are just a mental Irish tribe that decided Ireland wasn't bad enough to live in and went on an away-day across the Irish sea and claimed the highlands as their own. Whereas any self respecting colonial would like to think they have Scottish blood running through their veins, every jock should be hoping they have Irish blood in them. Right, that would be the fuse lit then....................... BTW, it was a Scottish gentleman that educated me on this; an esteemed member of this forum. You know who you are (hope it wasn't just the Leo talking)........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softgeorge Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have Scottish blood on my mothers side..does that count? Sure ... but just how much blue blood flows in them veins son? I'll show my hand. There is some genuine Scots in me. All Aussies can trace back their fatherland. My Great-Grandfather (fathers side) emigrated to Australia from Scotland. Me, I'm Irish/Chinese/Koorie decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have Scottish blood on my mothers side..does that count? Sure ... but just how much blue blood flows in them veins son? I'll show my hand. There is some genuine Scots in me. All Aussies can trace back their fatherland. My Great-Grandfather (fathers side) emigrated to Australia from Scotland. Me, I'm Irish/Chinese/Koorie decent My grandad was Romanian, grandma Polish my dad was Irish and my mum is Scottish. i don't know where I am from but the other kids called me pikey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted July 18, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2012 (edited) The Scottish diaspora may be prolific but did you know that one in five people on earth are Chinese? Looking at my family; there's mum and dad so it's not them. Then there's my older brother Colin, then me and my wee sister Xiao Jizhen. But I think it's Colin. (with acknowledgement to the late Tommy Cooper) Edited July 18, 2012 by NanLaew 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 @ David48 Cheers for the PM, but I'm not Jock. I did a quick whip around a few mates here I know and your name was put forward as being part of that elite club. Obviously wrong ... I'd take the nomination as a compliment ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 A funny film fae the north east for aah the Doric spikkers, if ye hinna seen it - hae a lauch at this!! http://www.babelgum.com/4007139/one-day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Independence for Scotland and Yorkshire ! Give the English the vote (ie, end of UK) and all the little piggies would be out on their ear. Can't do that, though, might offend someone. With a bit of luck, the sweaties will hang emselves, then you'll see oodles of skirt-wearers milling about the prathet Thai countryside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 The Scottish diaspora may be prolific but did you know that one in five people on earth are Chinese? Looking at my family; there's mum and dad so it's not them. Then there's my older brother Colin, then me and my wee sister Xiao Jizhen. But I think it's Colin. (with acknowledgement to the late Tommy Cooper) Apparently my next child will be Chinese, then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 @ David48 Cheers for the PM, but I'm not Jock. I did a quick whip around a few mates here I know and your name was put forward as being part of that elite club. Obviously wrong ... I'd take the nomination as a compliment ... Considered duly complimented thank you............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jockstar Posted July 28, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2012 Tell us why your ass is in Thailand (or want's to be) and your heart is still in Scotland Left Scotland when i was 20. Moved to London then all over the UK chasing the money. Settled in London 95. Lived in Oz 98 then NZ 2000 to 2001. It was after leaving NZ that i went to Thailand for the first time in July 2001. After travelling for 1 month. Decided to move there later that year. Stayed in Bangkok for 5 years before heading to Oz as i got my PR. Loved my time there. But its not somewhere i could live forever. My wife is Thai and we have a wee boy who is 8 months old. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieP Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I see some of the picts got out, the English/Romans should have built Hadrian's Wall a bit higher Edited July 28, 2012 by The King 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Talking about Tartan in Thailand..........eek has come up with a compelling plan for us to have a traditional Hogmanay do in Chiang Mai. Being eek, and ever gracious, she mentioned it might be difficult for the expat community to get hold of the full regalia for the do, however a bit of tartan should be easy enough done. So here's the cunning plan........I'll book a place which in my opinion is the best location to see in the Bells at CM, you've all got 5 months notice of the event so you can't say you weren't forewarned The place can hold about 80-100 people and theblether will front the first 25,000 baht for the do........eek will confirm that contrary to opinion we Scots are not tight with money Nationality is no barrier you'll be pleased to hear, we'll even let the English in......as long as your wearing a bit of Tartan So there you go, full regalia if you have it, a wee bit of tartan if you don't. I'll try to get back up to CM during this trip and get it booked, otherwise I'll get one of the Scottish CM contingent to nip in and book it for me over the next couple of months. I'll start a thread once I have the booking confirmed / nearer the time for declarations of intent to attend...........we CM regulars will be able to point you in the direction of hotels for every budget etc, and of course, if you can spend more time in CM I / we will make sure you get to see the sights of Northern Thailand too. So ur ye up fur it??? hands up the noo and we'll have a proper crack at it on New Years Eve ( you might even get to see theblether in a kilt, we know how the lady boys love that ). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I see some of the picts got out, the English/Romans should have built Hadrian's Wall a bit higher We're quite aware that the Romans built the wall to prove to the World that they had cattled the English but couldn't beat the Scots........you really shouldn't remind people about that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieP Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I see some of the picts got out, the English/Romans should have built Hadrian's Wall a bit higher We're quite aware that the Romans built the wall to prove to the World that they had cattled the English but couldn't beat the Scots........you really shouldn't remind people about that. I am a Geordie I was on the wall trying to keep you out of sanddance's land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I see some of the picts got out, the English/Romans should have built Hadrian's Wall a bit higher We're quite aware that the Romans built the wall to prove to the World that they had cattled the English but couldn't beat the Scots........you really shouldn't remind people about that. I am a Geordie I was on the wall trying to keep you out of sanddance's land You Geordies were virtually Scots at the time, it was the Treaty of York in 1237 that created the border as we know it now.....amusingly once the Romans had built the wall they realized they would need to look both directions at once as you Geordies are as daft as us 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Talking about Tartan in Thailand..........eek has come up with a compelling plan for us to have a traditional Hogmanay do in Chiang Mai. Being eek, and ever gracious, she mentioned it might be difficult for the expat community to get hold of the full regalia for the do, however a bit of tartan should be easy enough done. So here's the cunning plan........I'll book a place which in my opinion is the best location to see in the Bells at CM, you've all got 5 months notice of the event so you can't say you weren't forewarned The place can hold about 80-100 people and theblether will front the first 25,000 baht for the do........eek will confirm that contrary to opinion we Scots are not tight with money Nationality is no barrier you'll be pleased to hear, we'll even let the English in......as long as your wearing a bit of Tartan So there you go, full regalia if you have it, a wee bit of tartan if you don't. I'll try to get back up to CM during this trip and get it booked, otherwise I'll get one of the Scottish CM contingent to nip in and book it for me over the next couple of months. I'll start a thread once I have the booking confirmed / nearer the time for declarations of intent to attend...........we CM regulars will be able to point you in the direction of hotels for every budget etc, and of course, if you can spend more time in CM I / we will make sure you get to see the sights of Northern Thailand too. So ur ye up fur it??? hands up the noo and we'll have a proper crack at it on New Years Eve ( you might even get to see theblether in a kilt, we know how the lady boys love that ). Will be in CM mid December. But will be back in Gods Own for Xmas and NY for the first time in 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieP Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I see some of the picts got out, the English/Romans should have built Hadrian's Wall a bit higher We're quite aware that the Romans built the wall to prove to the World that they had cattled the English but couldn't beat the Scots........you really shouldn't remind people about that. I am a Geordie I was on the wall trying to keep you out of sanddance's land You Geordies were virtually Scots at the time, it was the Treaty of York in 1237 that created the border as we know it now.....amusingly once the Romans had built the wall they realized they would need to look both directions at once as you Geordies are as daft as us Ah yes start a fight at the drop of a hat friday night full of moon jucie good old days but i never found a scot yet who could keep up with the geodie in drinking oh well !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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