What have you learned during your visits to LOS

[DREW]

I've learned many things from my trips and I started thinkng about what I have learned in my time in LOS and other parts of ASIA.

General things at first and then more specific to life in general. How I viewed things when I first landed on a cheap BA flight (courtesy of my sister) in Bangkok in 1985 and thought that I really did look like a handsome man- how else would all these stunning women want to discuss their marital status with me and offer me an insite into the ways of love in ASIA- then over time how you understand more about ASIAN customs- 'face'- ledgends-culture and how your attitudes change over time and your experiences grow and you meet people who have been here even longer than you have-

I started thinking about all the crazy, lazy, hazy days spent in the sun and then the barmy night time partying hard at night, the hang overs, the hanger ons, the misfits, the smiles, the friends- new and old- the ones here and the ones who have moved on- the laughter and sadness, life and all it had thrown at me and I started thinking about what had I learnt- really learned that I would not have learned if I had taken my vacation in France, Spain, Italy, Sweeden, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the US- what was it about this place and these people- and what had it taught me and what had I taken back with me- how had I changed over the years.

So taking in the sun on Lame Sing beach with a nice cold Singha one day I wrote the following;

I've learned that you can always find more money- but never more time

I have learned a whole new meaning for 'love you long time' and 'oh my Buddha'

I have learned that no matter how bad your thoughts you will never be worse than Dirty Mike

Ive learned that 14 nights is too long to spend on a cruise ship

I've learned that some of my worse decisions were made when I was angry

I've learned that the older I get the less attention I get

I have learned that Phuket (if you are Burmese) is not much dis-similar from the old wild west- with a good old fashioned card game at the end of a hard days work - then a gun/knife fight at the OK Corral (Phuket Town) before a body or 2 are found on Monday morning- Boomtown Rats- I don't like Mondays

I have learned that the best way to lose a friend is to lend him money

I've learned you should never jump out of a second story window using only a sheet for a parachute

I've learned that you shouldn't speak unless you can improve on the silence

I have learned that there are few places better in Phuket than Nicke's MTB


I've learned that life hands you situations and all you can do is put one foot in front of the other and live moment to moment

I've learned that Thai Policemen are very friendly until you try to buy their gun

I have learned that if someone saves your life then you dont owe them yours- you have to get on with living it

I've learned to be generous with praise but cautious with promises

I've learned that to get the right answer you have to ask the right question

I have learned that getting in to the back of a mini bus with other expats on a visa run to Burma (myanmar) was not my wisest decision- especially when the driver proceeded to drive at 140 khm in the pouring rain round blind bends for 4 hours each way- and when asked to 'slow down' would touch his Buddha amulet anging from the rear view mirror- smile then laugh before hitting the accelerator- oh how we laughed!

I've learned that the best way to appreciate something is to be without it for a while

I've learned that you should make the money before you spend it

I've learned that Ladyboys are not the most trust wothy people in Thailand

I've learned that is you ask someone ''I wonder if you could please help me?'' you will almost always get a positive response

I've learned that girls tell you what you want to hear no matter what country you're in

I've learned that you never get rewarded for the things you intended to do

I've learned that it is not a good idea to praise England's footballing ability after they have just beaten Germany 5-1 in MacDonalds when it is full of German guests

I've learned that I don't make many mistakes with my mouth shut

I've learned that most people resist change but it is the only thing that brings progress

I've learned that hatred is like acid- it destroys the vessel that holds it

I have learned that you can do something in an instant that can stay with you for a life time

I've learned that it is better not to wait for a crisis to discover what's important in your life

I've learned that learning to forgive takes practice

I've learned that is costs nothing to be nice

I've learned that mending the electrity supply up a bomboo pole in the pouring rain with rubber flip flops as Personal Protective Equipment, would probably not be allowed in the UK

I've have learned that it is best not to liase with English women from Dubai who are addicted to everything and anything and like to brake your toilet in the Banthai

I've learned that if you like yourself and who you are, then you'll probably like everyone you meet regardless of who they are

I've learned that you can't pay sombody to practice for you

I have learned that talking about ghosts before bedtime can only lead to trouble for the girl who believes the story and the hotel security guard who has to explain that you have not in fact turned into Damian from the Oman Movie

I've learned that everything sounds romantic in a foreign language no matter what is said

I've learned that although there may be reasons to be cynical, it never helps correct the situation

I've learned that it is best not to get involved with Russian girls at the end of the night in Soi Sansabi- no matter how good looking they are and how 'free their ''spiked' 'drinks may seem attractive or your walk home in the morning in only your under pants

I've learned that I am a juvernile product of the working class- no matter how big my house or car

Ive learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles 3 things; lost luggage; the clap; warm beer

I've learned that what you are thinking about- you are becoming

I have learned that it is good to have friends in the Thai Police who you can call on from time to time- and explain that you were only 'admiring the gun'

I have learned that there are some strange people in Patong and some strange rubber clad guests in some Hotels

I've learned that if you stay focused on yourself you are guaranteed to be miserable

I've learned that the 'tooth fairy' doesn't always come- sometimes he's broke and you have to find other ways to make money

I've learned that my best friends are usually the ones that get me in trouble

I've learned that you can't drink whiskey from a bottel of wine- very spiritual that one

I've learned you should never jump out of a second story window using only a sheet for a parachute- especially after you have done it before

I've learned that if you dont try new things you wont learn new things

I've learned that Vodka Redbull is not a good idea after 20 bottles of Singha and pizza

I have learned that Phuket (if you are Burmese) is not much dis-similar from the old wild west- with a good old fashioned cad game at the end of a hard days work - then a gun/knife fight at the OK Corral (Phuket Town) before a body or 2 are found on Monday morning- Boomtown Rats- I don't like Mondays
-again and again and again

I've learned that if you have never failed then you are probably not taking enough risks

I've learned that life's simple things are often the most satisfying

I've learned that it is best to always bring your own contraceptives- no offense but the Thais are too small (you can work this out for yourself but dont tell them)

I've learned that there is nothing you can teach yourself by reading

I've learned that you must fight for things you beleive in

I've learned that it is perhaps not wise to pursue a girl who's Thai boyfriend has pointed a gun at you- just in case

I have learned that buying 'Sppidderman DVD's' from a Taxi driver whilst speeding through Bangkok was not one of my most astute fiscal aspirations to date

I have learned many things- non of which will stop me going back at Christmas- hope to see you all there

Regards

Drew

[Spector]

I’ve learned that Drew is a very funny guy!!!!!

and good advise about not to jumping out of a second story window using a bedsheet as a parachute. Very helpful!

[M & M]

I have learned that Drew must have been plenty pissed when he finished writing this loooooooooooooooong list of learned paraphinalia!!!

The one I like is "I have learned that it costs nothing to be nice"...

This is my motto always...it costs nothing to smile and costs nothing to be nice...this is the way my old Daddy raised me!!!

I would like to add one to the list...and that is:

I have learned that if you haven't got anything nice to say...don't say it at all!!!

[M & M]

Originally Posted by Alfie

I have learned that the best way to lose a friend is to lend him money

So, so true.....

In my experience, the more you give friends the more they want and the less they appreciate it...not always...but this can often happen and leads to a decided feeling of bewilderment, vacancy and depression!!

[Mav]

Originally Posted by M & M

In my experience, the more you give friends the more they want and the less they appreciate it...not always...but this can often happen and leads to a decided feeling of bewilderment, vacancy and depression!!

He was having a go at me Marcie for returning to my piss taking form soon as l left Bkk.......l paid the pr1ck back.....so usual hostilities have resumed.

The only bewilderment Alfie has atm is why his undies still smell bad after he washes them.

The only vacancy he feels is between his ears......and as 4 depression....no chance he lives in Bkk amongst all the thai pussy.

[IRISH JONNY]

Originally Posted by Mav

The only bewilderment Alfie has atm is why his undies still smell bad after he washes them.
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IT MUST BE NEARLY TIME FOR A NEW PAIR........55555555............IJ

[JayBee]

I've learned 6 things:

1) The true meaning of what it means to be "sabai."

2) How to say "Mai pen rai," and really mean it!

3) Some nights it is better to go home alone.

4) You can't put a price on freedom.

5) An addiction to romance is a more serious problem than an addiction to sex!

6) To teach an old dog a new trick, you need only convince him that he is a young dog.

[marc26]

i havent learned anything, knew it all before i came!!
but had a great time doing it over and over again

[Insomniac]

I have learned Thai's and Indonesians have NO sense of time what so ever

I've learned that a smile goes a long way

I've learned that what might seem simple and straight forward to those is the west will be turned into something difficult and complicated by those in the east.

I have learnt that old fat european men are "hansum man" or "mokey asses (dak ling)"

I've learnt that jumping out of your girlfriends 2nd floor window with trainers is extremly painful on the ankles but much better than being beaten to death by her mother. Oh the good ol days of high school

I've learned that reading drew's points will help me not make the same mistakes.

Cheers mate

[Mustang]

I've learned that when someone commits suicide in Pattaya....he probably had it coming to him.

[butterflyblonde]

I learned 3 things.

1) Keep my wits about me

2) Keep and open mind

3) Keep a sense of humour

[ub2yoo]

What have you learned during your visits to LOS.......

I learned how to use Western Union

[marc26]

Originally Posted by ub2yoo

What have you learned during your visits to LOS.......

I learned how to use Western Union

so has Mav!!

[ub2yoo]

Originally Posted by marc26

so has Mav!!

...yes, but at the wrong end (Cheap Charly;-)

[IRISH JONNY]

Originally Posted by Insomniac

I've learnt that jumping out of your girlfriends 2nd floor window with trainers is extremly painful on the ankles but much better than being beaten to death by her mother.

NICE ONE MATE............555555555............IJ

[whuakito]

I have learnt that LOS means one more option to life, especially when you've hit the bottom

[Wolf]

I am still learning - that is what I have learned!

[georgelondon]

i've learned that...

1) i'm a very hansum man

2) always wear a condom or you gonna come home with gnorreah (or worse)

[syeatman]

Originally Posted by DREW

I have learned that getting in to the back of a mini bus with other expats on a visa run to Burma (myanmar) was not my wisest decision- especially when the driver proceeded to drive at 140 khm in the pouring rain round blind bends for 4 hours each way- and when asked to 'slow down' would touch his Buddha amulet anging from the rear view mirror- smile then laugh before hitting the accelerator- oh how we laughed!

I've learnt that getting in the passenger seat of a car that my friend (the driver) has never driven before was not my wisest decision - especially when the driver proceeded to drive at 160kph in the rain round blind bends for 3 hours each way, making visa run buses eat his dust - and when asked to slow down, laughed (oh how HE laughed!) and hit the accelerator, with not a Buddha amulet in sight.

I have also learnt that to get back in the exact same seat in the exact same car with the exact same driver 30 days later, and expect the pain and anguish to be any less is wishful thinking.

I have also learnt to make sure my medical insurance has not expired, and that I have an up to date will.

I have also learnt that starting to read one of Drew's posts at 1am, means going to bed at 2am

[Talbotman]

this board is full of interesting tips and quotes

heres one from me

during lovemaking stick 2 fingers in your partners (whatever sex you prefer) ANUS you wont enjoy the sex any better but they sure as **** wont ask you to make the breakfast in the morning !

[georgelondon]

just like the old thai saying..."man with brown finger enjoy breakfast in bed"

[Mav]

Originally Posted by marc26

so has Mav!!

Yes....l am a fully fledged convert of WU...