transam Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 When is mid-life? I'm mid 40s and thinking of building a swimming pool, learning the guitar and stone sculpture. Don't worry, it soon passes. ............................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No Edited March 17, 2013 by chiangmaikelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No THEY, do not take care of them, money does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 When is mid-life? I'm mid 40s and thinking of building a swimming pool, learning the guitar and stone sculpture. Its when you start to feel inadequate with your lifes achievements and you get depressed.....yell at everyone....sulk a lot and generally feel cheated. A lot just come to thailand and then go home and pack their bags and return for as long as it lasts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No THEY, do not take care of them, money does. Rod seems to be doing OK. So am I. Put a child seat on my click, bought him a helmet, we zip around all over the place together. Edited March 17, 2013 by TommoPhysicist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No THEY, do not take care of them, money does. Many cultures have the children raised by the grandparents as the parents are busy in hunting or gathering or out making money. In my experience children raised by grandparents were far better adjusted and had a happier childhood because the older folks had more time to spend with them. In my own case my grandfather was a retired professional athlete and taught me the skills of his sport and never missed one of my games. Edited March 17, 2013 by chiangmaikelly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No THEY, do not take care of them, money does. Many cultures have the children raised by the grandparents as the parents are busy in hunting or gathering or out making money. In my experience children raised by grandparents were far better adjusted and had a happier childhood because the older folks had more time to spend with them. In my own case my grandfather was a retired professional athlete and taught me the skills of his sport and never missed one of my games. So what was your excuse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 No THEY, do not take care of them, money does. Many cultures have the children raised by the grandparents as the parents are busy in hunting or gathering or out making money. In my experience children raised by grandparents were far better adjusted and had a happier childhood because the older folks had more time to spend with them. In my own case my grandfather was a retired professional athlete and taught me the skills of his sport and never missed one of my games. So what was your excuse... Oh diddums you assume so much. I got a vas 25 years ago after my 4th legitimate child. I was merely relating some of my childhood experiences which were great with both sets of grandparents. Food, language and sports all different from my parents who were a bit stuffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Regarding # 1 becoming a bikie. Here is a link to a fairly hardcore riding group: https://www.facebook.com/hondaclickclubHardcore? Do the Hell's Angels have a facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angeles-del-Infierno/109985942357759?fref=ts&rf=181891258525938 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurgenG Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Bikie: I think Thailand is way to hot for the cool leather clothes: No Monk: that is too boring after 2 weeks I would go with the sailing, first of all not many sharks around anymore as the Chinese killed them already and for the rest I recommend to have a lot wiskey on stock (rum will also do) as tranquilizer. A parrot as company is recommended. Or you could ride around on a HD, dress as a monk, with a parrot on your shoulder... With a couple of big tattoos You have my vote ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Become a seafaring monk. Get that salty breeze in your hai ..... er .... over your head. Please post pics as you round the Cape of Good Hope. Edited March 17, 2013 by Songhua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 WHATEVER you decide, don't start wearing a leather waist-coat. Has to be one-up from donning a freakin' pony? Op, have you considered this?: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWorldwide Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 For me, it kicked in somewhere in my mid-40s, but I guess its different for everyone. Much happier with only one year remaining as a wage slave - that prospect seemed so very far away at 45 and I think that was a big part of my dissatisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 You need to find a nice Thai girl half your age, get married to her and start producing babies. Worked for me! (repeat as needed) Half my age is way too old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Build a house, its an experience youll NEVER forget!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose BKK Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No Are you a multi-millionaire able to provide for your family in the same way that the people you have used as an example are,it's 100% certain that you are not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 diddums now moves into 3rd place as my current bestest Thai Visa poster after CMK and Kananga. Great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notmyself Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Learn something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No Are you a multi-millionaire able to provide for your family in the same way that the people you have used as an example are,it's 100% certain that you are not? Wealth comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes as in the case of my grandparents it was the time to spend with me as a child that my parents didn't have and the time to share other languages and life experiences that my parents didn't have the time to do. Granny was a magnificent cook and gramps was a precision metal worker who had a shop in his basement. I was lucky as I had two sets of grandparents and I already mentioned one was a professional athlete. My next door neighbors in Thailand go off to work every morning at 7AM and the grandparents come over and take care of the two young children. Raising children is more about time than money given basics are covered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Any old guy who gets involved with producing babies has got to be daft. , am l allowed to say that. .............. No Are you a multi-millionaire able to provide for your family in the same way that the people you have used as an example are,it's 100% certain that you are not? Wealth comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes as in the case of my grandparents it was the time to spend with me as a child that my parents didn't have and the time to share other languages and life experiences that my parents didn't have the time to do. Granny was a magnificent cook and gramps was a precision metal worker who had a shop in his basement. I was lucky as I had two sets of grandparents and I already mentioned one was a professional athlete. My next door neighbors in Thailand go off to work every morning at 7AM and the grandparents come over and take care of the two young children. Raising children is more about time than money given basics are covered. Hmmm....that's only a little bit funny. The table now stands at; Kananga CMK diddums Even if you were being serious CMK, you went on for about 300 words too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiangmaikelly Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Wealth comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes as in the case of my grandparents it was the time to spend with me as a child that my parents didn't have and the time to share other languages and life experiences that my parents didn't have the time to do. Granny was a magnificent cook and gramps was a precision metal worker who had a shop in his basement. I was lucky as I had two sets of grandparents and I already mentioned one was a professional athlete. My next door neighbors in Thailand go off to work every morning at 7AM and the grandparents come over and take care of the two young children. Raising children is more about time than money given basics are covered. Hmmm....that's only a little bit funny. The table now stands at; Kananga CMK diddums Even if you were being serious CMK, you went on for about 300 words too many. Play the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopdafru Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 12 months is a very long time in a temple. Why not try 1 week? I lasted 10 days in a temple with no speaking, getting up at 4am and sleeping on a concrete bed with a carved log as a pillow. I used it more as a detox. I'd like to try it again 15 years on to get more benefit. Ahaa... the buddha pillow at suan mokh.... Yeah after surviving that I figured I could survive anything... Great for detox indeed, a bit harsh though, but practically free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct99q Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Get the boat - Contessa 26' - excellent choice. And there are worse things to be afraid of in the sea than sharks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebebe Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'd respectfully suggest a combo of 1 & 4. Watch 'Wild Hogs' and then take a 'road trip to nowhere' in Thailand to find yourself for six months. Then become a monk for the rest of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Build a house, its an experience youll NEVER forget!! Done that twice......considering the 3rd...I enjoy it. Get the boat - Contessa 26' - excellent choice. And there are worse things to be afraid of in the sea than sharks...... Funny....just got an email from someone about a deal on a 26m boat I was enquiring about.....problem with that one is I want 35m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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