NoshowJones Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, pgrahmm said: Arnie is only 5'11" add an inch for his heels....As governor his security always was tasked with keeping taller people away from him so he'd be the tallest in case photos were taken..... He also used the raised step system so that anyone (athletes) they were his size or bigger were kept at a lower level for appearance sake.... Stallone is about 5'5", have friends that have met him.... Clint Walker was 6'6"-6'8" I believe.... There are lots of personalities who are smaller than what people think, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart etc, When I was visiting Graceland, I looked at Elvis's wedding suit and army uniforms, I thought they looked very small, I was sure that if I tried them on I would never get into them. I asked a security man what height Elvis really was, and he said 6ft and half an inch, about the same height as me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 1 minute ago, transam said: I also read about Isambard Kingdom Brunel ....My mind boggles about his thoughts and getting a result.... We used to live at the Corsham end of Box tunnel. There was still a load of GWR bridge-rail being used as fencing along the top of the cutting, it was removed in the early 80's by the Swindon Railway Museum. I also remember the very long winded removal of an IKB bridge in Bath for a road widening scheme. Explosives failed to even dent it and it was eventually removed brick by brick. They don't make 'em like that any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 My grandmother what a trooper. She lost her 3 sons my father included and husband by the time she was 45 lived to 91. Religion saw her through. To bad some did not rub off on me I guess. Since being retired and having time to study things my opinion of religion is not the best. It all boils down to what works for a person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 A post in Swedish has been removed. Apart from Thai in the Thai Language Forum, English is the only permitted language on Thaivisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Is this about movie stars you liked or actual role models? There were plenty of stars I enjoyed watching, but I never considered any of them to be a role model. I don't think I ever had a role model. Not aware of of it anyhow. Oh wait, my dad. I have a dad everyone likes. My brother's school friends and mine still visit my parents, even though we haven't lived there for decades Edited March 6, 2017 by canuckamuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 1 minute ago, canuckamuck said: Is this about movie stars you liked or actual role models? There were plenty of stars I enjoyed watching, but I never considered any of them to be a role model. I don't think I ever had a role model. Not aware of of it anyhow. Exactly. How many of you actually followed the example of any of these people? What point is a role model if you are not going to try to emulate them in some way? Hamdi Ulukaya built a yogurt business from nothing to a US$ 1.7 billion fortune in less than 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 12 minutes ago, possum1931 said: There are lots of personalities who are smaller than what people think, Tom Jones, Rod Stewart etc, When I was visiting Graceland, I looked at Elvis's wedding suit and army uniforms, I thought they looked very small, I was sure that if I tried them on I would never get into them. I asked a security man what height Elvis really was, and he said 6ft and half an inch, about the same height as me. Yes - I noticed the same thing at Graceland....It was the only thing that really surprised me...Along with how humble the place felt..... The gold & platinum displayed was awe inspiring....And still adding to it.... He was my role model - til' he imploded....Some kind of family linkage somewhere along the way too, but never explored it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Perhaps we have a role model that we did not know we had....Perhaps later years reveals al...Perhaps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemonkey Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdaz Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 My Dad... The only role model I ever needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siam2007 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 the one and only role model, though I won't post his pic, would have to be my father. What an outstanding human he was, loved by everyone for his never-ending generosity and willingness to help. Without his moral support, I would not be here where I am now. Who knows maybe I would have ended up in the gutter..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I have watched all his stuff....I met him and his kids at a steam rally, I didn't realise till he took his cap off he was white!![emoji23] Sent from my SM-G920F using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch68 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 George best....... What a top drinker and shagger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just now, Hutch68 said: George best....... What a top drinker and shagger. IIRC he could play football a bit too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 40 minutes ago, Crossy said: A post in Swedish has been removed. Apart from Thai in the Thai Language Forum, English is the only permitted language on Thaivisa. Sorry, wrote another text at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Get Real said: Sorry, wrote another text at the same time. Easily done. Just be more careful when texting wife and girlfriend :) Do you own ducks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 22 minutes ago, siam2007 said: the one and only role model, though I won't post his pic, would have to be my father. What an outstanding human he was, loved by everyone for his never-ending generosity and willingness to help. Without his moral support, I would not be here where I am now. Who knows maybe I would have ended up in the gutter..... Yes - I would have to say I'm lucky enough to agree.... It's easy to look back at the "glamorous examples", but in reality the one man I always wanted to impress/shine for was my Dad....Even though I ended up towering over him he was still larger than life to me....And all of it in a positive way.... Still is in many ways.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, pgrahmm said: Yes - I would have to say I'm lucky enough to agree.... It's easy to look back at the "glamorous examples", but in reality the one man I always wanted to impress/shine for was my Dad....Even though I ended up towering over him he was still larger than life to me....And all of it in a positive way.... Still is in many ways.... Indeed. My father (Mum's first hubby) was a Master Baker (a man who makes bread, cakes and cream pies slices) and my Dad (Mum's second hubby) a bus driver. I never really wanted to follow either of them but I do still enjoy baking and driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 17 minutes ago, Hutch68 said: George best....... What a top drinker and shagger. Have you followed in his footsteps and tried to be like him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch68 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 17 minutes ago, Crossy said: IIRC he could play football a bit too :) I forgot about the football bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch68 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, seancbk said: Have you followed in his footsteps and tried to be like him? Of course otherwise how could he be my role model? Pissed, shagging, football and booze, what more could you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just now, Hutch68 said: Of course otherwise how could he be my role model? Pissed, shagging, football and booze, what more could you want? I'll agree to two of those. Don't see the appeal of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogpatch55 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 2 hours ago, transam said: His name is Clint Walker, became famous as Cheyenne Bodie in the TV series Cheyenne...Is still alive at 90 years of age.......... Yeah I remember that, a good series.. Good to know he is still alive.. More into Rawhide with the other Clint, Clint Eastwood. So maybe I would say Clint Estwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Has to be my lovely Dad. Taught me to love & appreciate nature, star gaze & to not: "Trade substance for light" Miss him so much. He died 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch68 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, seancbk said: I'll agree to two of those. Don't see the appeal of football. Watch crossy's video and the state of the pitches that he applied his skill on while just in from a night on the tiles with some hot chicks..... That's an art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx22cb Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Woody Allen. How an insecure, neurotic, ordinary-looking weakling can charm great-looking girls with his wit, and make people laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 14 minutes ago, Hutch68 said: 21 minutes ago, seancbk said: I'll agree to two of those. Don't see the appeal of football. Watch crossy's video and the state of the pitches that he applied his skill on while just in from a night on the tiles with some hot chicks..... That's an art. I can admit there is some skill, but why would I want to watch it, or follow a team. Doesn't do anything to improve my wealth or my life in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch68 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 4 minutes ago, seancbk said: I can admit there is some skill, but why would I want to watch it, or follow a team. Doesn't do anything to improve my wealth or my life in any way. Neither does watching John Wayne movies or listening to Elvis but people do. Who is your role model Mr Prayut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonefortea Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Quite simply my Dad. I grew up in awe of him a big man with a big heart. A real English village bobby. Hard as nails and completely fair to everyone. Never lost his temper or resorted to shouting. I remember at the tender age of 15 whilst collecting glasses in a pud run by my uncle. One of the hard cases of my Town looked at me and said your ********* (dad's name) son aren't you. Oh crapp thought I (dad was local jailer at this time). He looked straight at me and said your dad's a hard man but the fairest copper I've ever met. So I hopersonally one day someone will say the same sort of thing about me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancbk Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Hutch68 said: 36 minutes ago, seancbk said: I can admit there is some skill, but why would I want to watch it, or follow a team. Doesn't do anything to improve my wealth or my life in any way. Neither does watching John Wayne movies or listening to Elvis but people do. Who is your role model Mr Prayut? My role model is Hamdi Ulukaya. He built a yoghurt busines in the US from zero to US$ 1.7 billion in less than 5 years. I am modeling my business in Thailand similar to how he built his. http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/11/04/just-add-sugar Edited March 6, 2017 by seancbk Added link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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