On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:13:12 +0700, Bruce
wrote:

On Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:31:40 -0400, Peter Hendra
wrote:

On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:02:00 +0700, Bruce
wrote:



I guess where Wilbur misses the boat is his remark that "Lawyers who
are worth make, what, about 500 dollars an hour so he ought to be
able to afford a real boat and a classy boat", and Wilbur is probably
right.

But instead of buying a boat that meets Wilbur's standards for a
proper boat the guy went out and bought what HE wanted. Probably what
a lot of people do -- ignore Wilbur and buy what they want....


Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeatgmaildotcom)

You make a good point Bruce. That to me is the mark of a real person.
One who is not afraid to go against the tide, make his own decision
and do what he (or she) wants to do.

Too many people buy cars and boats based upon what others think with a
flock mentality that is often devoid of any forethought.

I think it was Larry who said once that people often work at a job
they don't like to buy the things they don't need to impress the
people who don't matter.

Peter who prefers Penang to Bangkok anytime.

Penang is provencal while Bangkok is vibrant and exciting :-)

Besides, after being retired for ten years I've forgotten most of my
Bahasa Indonesia and can hardly bargain with a Malaysian taxi any
more.


Bruce in Bangkok
(brucepaigeatgmaildotcom)
You shouldn't have to. They speak English but some try that ploy on
matsallehs like you and I if they think we're not local. It's the
Indian ones who always seem to have a non-functioning meter. Just ask
them to take you to the Police station. The meter suddenly works.
Larry, you might try this electronics fix sometime.

Peter
who still prefers Penang to Bangkok where the most beautiful women
were men.

P.S. Bruce, have you seen the movie "Beautiful Boxer'?
My wife and I once saw her box. Great boxer and very beautiful. We
loved the bit where she dropped her opponent and then kissed him on
the head. My girls watched the movie recently and decided that they
would like to learn Thai Kick Boxing. Still trying to find someone in
Penang who could teach them.