The Old Hands here ...

[David48]

The Old Hands here ... do they get the credit they deserve?

When I first came here ... to Thailand, I was a newbie (obviously).

Admittedly, I was world travelled (I lived in London, the States and Ireland), but ignorant of the pros and cons ... all puns intended, of Thailand.

I read a lot of what the 'old hands' wrote. These guys know who they are ...

Now ... it's easy to class them as grumpy old man ... man ... they know shit. They always are negative.

I would defend them ... the 'old hands'. They've made the mistakes and have the gumption to write about them, so that young bulls, like you and me don't have to walk that road ... avoid those potholes.

A member once wrote that .. David, you have landed with your ass in butter ... I've never heard that expression before.

Maybe I have. But I tell you, to a man ... I've only been lucky in love because men, like you, have walked that road before.

To the old hands here on Thai Visa ...

.

[Costas2008]

Ahhhhhh, Thank God, I'm not one of those...............................

[neverdie]

^ Costas, your old enough to be the father of one of the old dudes he's talkin about.

Having said that, this clearly isn't about milking.

David must be talking about JT, UG and George.

Edited November 13, 2014 by neverdie

[transam]

I will read the OP again tomorrow when sober............. ............

[neverdie]

I will read the OP again tomorrow when sober............. ............

It's about old farts......you have a seat at the head off the table, comrade.

[Costas2008]

^ Costas, your old enough to be the father of one of the old dudes he's talkin about.

Having said that, this clearly isn't about milking.

David must be talking about JT, UG and George.

I know what he's talking about, but personally as a young member, do not associate with the old farts.

Nothing else to say than groan and moan all day.

We the young ones are the present and the future of this forum the others can start praying to God for their sins to be forgiven.

Edited November 13, 2014 by Costas2008

[Elmer Gantry]

I will read the OP again tomorrow when sober............. ............

Remember when you wake up tomorrow from your stupor,not to offend his ego,he is a founder member of MAS.

[Jingthing]

^ Costas, your old enough to be the father of one of the old dudes he's talkin about.

Having said that, this clearly isn't about milking.

David must be talking about JT, UG and George.

Hey, watch out, I ain't THAT old. I still get carded ... when required by law.

I may be all hands though ... I call that being a KLUTZ.

[neverdie]

Why are you using the word, 'we' there's no 'we' in 'you'.

[neverdie]

^ Costas, your old enough to be the father of one of the old dudes he's talkin about.

Having said that, this clearly isn't about milking.

David must be talking about JT, UG and George.

Hey, watch out, I ain't THAT old. I still get carded ... when required by law.

I may be all hands though ... I call that being a KLUTZ.

Dude, you old. It's a good thing. It means you won't have to pay taxes for much longer.

After you pass away, PM me, let me if it's ok on the 'other' side.

[Aussieroaming]

I will read the OP again tomorrow when sober............. ............

So will David

[transam]

I will read the OP again tomorrow when sober............. ............

It's about old farts......you have a seat at the head off the table, comrade.

Can I moderate.........

[neverdie]

I will read the OP again tomorrow when sober............. ............

It's about old farts......you have a seat at the head off the table, comrade.

Can I moderate.........

No. You will sit quietly and only speak when somebody rattles ur chain.

[jpinx]

Longevity on this forum means nothing if it's not backed up by lessons learned first hand. Having said that - I took my grannies advice in many situations around the world and it always worked.

Personally I blame the breakdown of family life in the western world for most of the increasing numbers of travellers with insufficient commonsense to blow their own nose. Good luck to the young farts who scorn the voices of experience - grumpy or otherwise - those impetuous youngsters are doomed to repeat all the basic mistakes until they get the lessons into their heads and start advising the next crop. And so the wheel turns.......

[slapout]

I have followed many of the topics and posts/replies made by many of the ''old hands''. It has saved me time , money, and aggervation on several occasions. At my age I have noticed that i tend to be somewhat forgetful and some of the ''old hands'' and even some of the ''newbies''remarks have jogged my memory of past experiences. Its kind of like picking up a book you have read before, but not realizing this until read a chapter or two. Thaivisa. is my book replacment on most days and certain authors/posters grab my attention.

[slipperylobster]

Isn't this kind of a "reverse patronization"?

[AnotherOneAmerican]

"A member once wrote that .. David, you have landed with your ass in butter ... I've never heard that expression before."

Sounds like him warning you the girl, you were about to take home, wasn't actually a girl.

[transam]

I will read the OP again tomorrow when sober............. ............

It's about old farts......you have a seat at the head off the table, comrade.

Can I moderate.........

No. You will sit quietly and only speak when somebody rattles ur chain.

She's out..........

[swissie]

Some "old hands" have managed to take off the "rose colored glasses" they wore in the early days of their stay in Thailand. Therefore, the vision has become clearer, less blurred and more focused.

During this learning process, some have turned "grumpy", others just increasingly critical. Must confess, I myself have turned "increasingly critical" over the years.

Cheers.

[benalibina]

Some "old hands" have managed to take off the "rose colored glasses" they wore in the early days of their stay in Thailand. Therefore, the vision has become clearer, less blurred and more focused.

During this learning process, some have turned "grumpy", others just increasingly critical. Must confess, I myself have turned "increasingly critical" over the years.

Cheers.

About yourself ?

[WhamBam]

I remember some advice given from the hands here but I have no idea if they were young, old or almost past it.

Remember the topic about 'standing on a 10 Baht coin' or similar?

The guys around in those days were helpful in many ways, yet some were the same as now telling me to run for my life because I was dating the ex wife of a member of the RTP and he found out.

Some things never change on TV, good advice mixed with the shouts of panic and the humour

[mrtoad]

I remember some advice given from the hands here but I have no idea if they were young, old or almost past it.

Remember the topic about 'standing on a 10 Baht coin' or similar?

The guys around in those days were helpful in many ways, yet some were the same as now telling me to run for my life because I was dating the ex wife of a member of the RTP and he found out.

Some things never change on TV, good advice mixed with the shouts of panic and the humour

The 10 baht coin was a great thread. Remember it well.

A few of the older posters have since gone, but I always enjoy P Brownstones posts as he's been here for years. There are a number if other posters that are also excellent, with humour, put downs and some sage advice.

[WhamBam]

I remember some advice given from the hands here but I have no idea if they were young, old or almost past it.

Remember the topic about 'standing on a 10 Baht coin' or similar?

The guys around in those days were helpful in many ways, yet some were the same as now telling me to run for my life because I was dating the ex wife of a member of the RTP and he found out.

Some things never change on TV, good advice mixed with the shouts of panic and the humour

The 10 baht coin was a great thread. Remember it well.

A few of the older posters have since gone, but I always enjoy P Brownstones posts as he's been here for years. There are a number if other posters that are also excellent, with humour, put downs and some sage advice.

You too have a good memory

[AnotherOneAmerican]

Some "old hands" have managed to take off the "rose colored glasses" they wore in the early days of their stay in Thailand. Therefore, the vision has become clearer, less blurred and more focused.

During this learning process, some have turned "grumpy", others just increasingly critical. Must confess, I myself have turned "increasingly critical" over the years.

Cheers.

The limitless sex obscures all rational thougth when you first get here, but after a year or two, the novelty wears off and you notice the cracks in the plaster.

The Military government, corrupt police, and nutjobs driving ALL commercial vehicles being 3 of the biggest.

[jpinx]

If his memory's that good - he ain't that old

[mrtoad]

If his memory's that good - he ain't that old

Well not an OAP, all though the saffron tinted specs and digital pikey brigades always use the "old" card.

[AnotherOneAmerican]

If his memory's that good - he ain't that old

Well not an OAP, all though the saffron tinted specs and digital pikey brigades always use the "old" card.

Officially Old = 45+

[jpinx]

ya think???

Pensioners are old - that's 65+

[mrtoad]

If his memory's that good - he ain't that old

Well not an OAP, all though the saffron tinted specs and digital pikey brigades always use the "old" card.

Officially Old = 45+

Not there yet :-)

[Jingthing]

Definition of old?

Older than me!