NoshowJones Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Is chanting anything like blethering ? No, I do not know about chanting, but being one of the Blethers fellow Scots, I can tell you what blethering means in Scotland. It actually means talking a lot of nonsense, one thing the Blether does not do. We talkin bout the same character ? You mean you think the blether talks a lot of nonsense? Tch Tch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi41 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 +quote name="soi41" post="6905066" timestamp="1381289476"] I always thought, that going to a temple, for whatever reason, was a private and spiritual thing? Not a media-event! But that's just me. +1 I've been informed by Thai friends that good Thais go to the temple humbly and quietly.....not seeking public approbation. It's a TaiYai village, maybe he should arrive on horseback? Blether on a skinny Thai horse?? Can you imagine the reaction from animals rights activists?? Trying to revive the poor animal after Mr B's arrival! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpofc Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 One down, two to go. He would be getting hungry by now I reckon. I wonder if Khun Blether has contemplated carving his name into a tree yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted October 10, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) One down, two to go. He would be getting hungry by now I reckon. I wonder if Khun Blether has contemplated carving his name into a tree yet. He did that at my house. And why not, every day I can remember a good friend. Edited October 10, 2013 by transam 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hereforgood36 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 temples are so boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 temples are so boring Goes arm in arm with the meditation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 temples are so boring Goes arm in arm with the meditation. Whether you/we like it or not, we all meditate every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Wow you must have a lot of sponsors/giks/customers/husbands/brothers that you need to go to the temple for 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchybum Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 temples are so boring Goes arm in arm with the meditation. Whether you/we like it or not, we all meditate every day. You spelt it wrong and I do not. Not every day any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 One down, two to go. He would be getting hungry by now I reckon. I wonder if Khun Blether has contemplated carving his name into a tree yet. He did that at my house. And why not, every day I can remember a good friend. TA hearts TB = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 6 hrs since the last feed...12 hours till the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 temples are so boring Goes arm in arm with the meditation. Whether you/we like it or not, we all meditate every day. You spelt it wrong and I do not. Not every day any way. I spelled what wrong ?......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The Temple to me would be more like my nearest branch of Wetherspoons, just for a quick confessional you understand! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 temples are so boring Goes arm in arm with the meditation. Good point. You would not want to try meditation on a roller coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 temples are so boring Goes arm in arm with the meditation. Good point. You would not want to try meditation on a roller coaster. Just the place...breath in....breath out......breath in .....breath out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 When you can take the pebbles from his hand it will be time to leave grasshopper. Yeah I want a video of you lifting that fiery urn and cauterizing the dragon on your forearms...... dont forget 2 pingpong balls for the full look. Cant you just sit at home with the light off for a bit instead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlDrinkDrunk Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I can hear the chanting from here.....or is that the hunger pains... i think its a fart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 3 days was only set as a personal minimum. The actual goal is to stay longer then that. I feel this is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJIC Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Bleth, you've got me worrying for you now. One is a meditative chanting centre, the other is based upon silent meditation. Don't do the silent meditation - silence is not you. And stay away from the first if you are not sure you can pass constant blethering off as chanting. And anyway... do they have internet? Give this meditation and retrospection a malarky a miss and stick to your well practiced and proven method of self affirmation - Blethering - its what you do best. No wifi.......that's why I'm going, to give you all peace. Don't say I'm not good to you. Right I'm away now......see you all later. I have heard of Farangs that have had to pay to stay at a Temple,did you have to pay anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I have heard of Farangs that have had to pay to stay at a Temple,did you have to pay anything? Due's, probably.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Bleth, you've got me worrying for you now. One is a meditative chanting centre, the other is based upon silent meditation. Don't do the silent meditation - silence is not you. And stay away from the first if you are not sure you can pass constant blethering off as chanting. And anyway... do they have internet? Give this meditation and retrospection a malarky a miss and stick to your well practiced and proven method of self affirmation - Blethering - its what you do best. No wifi.......that's why I'm going, to give you all peace. Don't say I'm not good to you. Right I'm away now......see you all later. I have heard of Farangs that have had to pay to stay at a Temple,did you have to pay anything? Watch the video, they seem to be marketing it as a type of meditation resort, i assume they make a bit of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I have heard of Farangs that have had to pay to stay at a Temple,did you have to pay anything? Watch the video, they seem to be marketing it as a type of meditation resort, i assume they make a bit of money. They have overheads ... so I'd presume some coin is involved ... only fair. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Is chanting anything like blethering ? No, I do not know about chanting, but being one of the Blethers fellow Scots, I can tell you what blethering means in Scotland. It actually means talking a lot of nonsense, one thing the Blether does not do. We talkin bout the same character ? Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpofc Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Another day passes. I wonder if Khun Blether's stomach is beginning to think his throat has been cut by now. Hehehe reminds of that story about the bloke who joins a particular monastery where the monks are sworn to a vow of silence, and each monk is permitted to speak only two words per year. After the first year he is fronted to the Abbot who asks him what he has to say. 'More food' - says the monk Second year passes and he fronts the Abbot again. What have you to say this year? 'More Blankets' - says the monk Third year passes and he fronts the Abbot again - What have you to say this year? 'I quit!' says the monk 'About bloody time', says the Abbot, you have stopped whingeing since you got here!' Edited October 11, 2013 by cpofc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitts Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I have heard of Farangs that have had to pay to stay at a Temple,did you have to pay anything? Watch the video, they seem to be marketing it as a type of meditation resort, i assume they make a bit of money. They have overheads ... so I'd presume some coin is involved ... only fair. . Agreed, everything costs money. If people are willing to pay for it then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabianfred Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 As for costs there are not many temples which actually make a charge. The food is often what the monks get from alms-round or locals contribute....no need for much bedding or electric....but Thais are very good at leaving a donation when they leave...without having to be asked....for some reason Westerners are very stingy about donations but quite happy to pay a proper fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 As for costs there are not many temples which actually make a charge. The food is often what the monks get from alms-round or locals contribute....no need for much bedding or electric....but Thais are very good at leaving a donation when they leave...without having to be asked....for some reason Westerners are very stingy about donations but quite happy to pay a proper fee. I would and have left a donation but I will not pay a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Didn't the OP promise us some time ago that he would go to the temple for a month ? Promise long, and deliever short ! He must like to tease both of you Must be real challenge to read all this and not being able to defend yourself, because everyone has to believe you're still at that temple without WiFi., 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Wondered why he chose that place. Then got to thinking that's where I saw this sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddWeston Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Didn't the OP promise us some time ago that he would go to the temple for a month ?Promise long, and deliever short ! He must like to tease both of you Must be real challenge to read all this and not being able to defend yourself, because everyone has to believe you're still at that temple without WiFi., Sorry - why does he have to defend himself ? with or without wifi is neither here nor there. The guy is a brilliant writer and his blethering envokes a passion seldom seen ..... IMHO of course and it has a dry wit I love. I realise it may be humourous to be a gad-fly but let's give him a few days off and wait for the trip report, which I'm anxiously awaiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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