Tom
> > Walking the display areas or camp grounds people for the most parts are
> > friendly and happy to show you there pride and joy be it jeep,
> > truck or a tank.
Which is what it's really all about.
> > The language barrier can be a problem for some of the people from the
> > European countries but most everybody speaks some english.
It can also be a challenge, "now how can I rephrase that so he
understands me?" The international interaction is one of Beltrings
greatest features.
> > Fun ... I got to meet several members of the list, I met and made a new
> > friend with a guy from Tenn. that was also there by himself.
Not to mention what your transport service around the site was, bet
you didn't expect to be ever riding around on one of those..........
> > an old British truck with a polson(SP) hanging on the back, a sign with
> > some kind of deformed dog, a flag with a red leaf, and a half-breed
> > motorcycle/dozer...... beware.
> > Bewarned these are list members and be careful they are friendly.
Beware indeed, too many cups of tea!
> > Gavin .... I got to see him drive by twice but neverdid get to meet him
> > either.
Yes, we have had words with Gavin about being more sociable next time.
He was so busy "taking it all in" that he forgot to socialise. Remember
to get OUT of the jeep next time Gavin. :-)
AND you never once said anything in Thai, which we were waiting to hear.
As I recall Tom, you were shaking your head at the scale of things for
the first day or 2, then got into the swing of it and suddenly found
it was all over, where did those 5 days go? I left on Monday morning
feeling like I had been cheated, it was all over too quick.
Regards
Doug
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