Indiamikers who make me smile

docgirl2005 · Feb 6th, 2006, 22:05

Hello everyone,

My husband and I are leaving for Thailand for a week before flying to India to visit my in-laws so since it is our first trip to Thailand I was browsing other forums for Thai information etc....

Little did I realize how crappy other sites are,

Condescending mean spirited people...makes me regret even signing on sometimes. It also made me realize how much I value Indiamike and the people here and...so on that note

I gotta mention my favorite Indiamikers..people who brighten my day simply by reading their daily posts.

Nick_H, Shakthipalooza (dont know him well but boy he makes alot of sense plus his wife is from AP too hehe bias), Shimla, Pravin, mridula, Rob_the_Pom, lotus_blossom (like her posts alot), ddevadatta, yogagal,edsita, kaushik, hyderabadi and a host of other people I cant remember! thanks!

I am gonna miss coming here for the month I am in India in my in-laws village. So which Indiamikers brighten up your day?

steven_ber · Feb 6th, 2006, 22:49

Enjoy Thailand, esp. the food, gets me hungry just thinking about it.

My friend uses a Thai forum called Thai visa (or something similar), he says it's a good site, but all to often it gets personal and nasty.

I know from experience how sickening the Thorn Tree's Thailand branch can be, but I seem to remember a few decent posters used to offer good info.

Nick-H · Feb 6th, 2006, 22:55

Add Steven_Ber and AvidTrecker, Digital Drifter and Ranggs to the list. There's more, many more but I can't think at the moment

...and then, just looking at the shoutbox, there's Beach, and Sudheer and Serina and.... and.... and...

No, its not good: I just can't list them; far too many!

Sama · Feb 6th, 2006, 23:53

awwwwww, how sweet, thank you....

have a beautiful trip! Thailand is the next country for me after I've blown through most of India

I do thai yoga massage, but want to study more of that in Thailand.....someday......

HowieUK · Feb 7th, 2006, 00:32

Sorry to post a negative and I'm sure it wasn't meant as such but this post seems a bit elitist!

Are we supposed to list all the 'best' posters?

docgirl2005 · Feb 7th, 2006, 00:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowieUK

Sorry to post a negative and I'm sure it wasn't meant as such but this post seems a bit elitist!

Are we supposed to list all the 'best' posters?

No. It wasnt meant to be negative or elitist. I am just telling who brightens my day. Lots of people here do...I just named some of them off the top of my head.

boy oh boy...I knew writing this post that someone would say something like this...I just knew it! In hindsight I should have refrained...anyways Wow...ding ding ding you win the prize hehe!...but anyway it wasnt my intention at all.

There is a difference between brightening my day and "best" posters. Its up to you how you want to interpret it...but I never said they were the best posters or an elite group..just that I (little insignificant me) enjoy reading their threads...thats all...please dont make it more....I am a pacifist and no match for you...look at my title...hahaha

HowieUK · Feb 7th, 2006, 00:45

Never thought it was your intention for a moment! Just thought it could be interpreted as such, sorry maybe I shouldn't have posted that one too!

Howie

Digital Drifter · Feb 7th, 2006, 00:45

umm...yeah, elitist.

Read the OP. and again.

Is there no one's post you enjoy reading here?

Short question, is there anyone's postings *you* like for whatever reason? If so, plonk it down if you're upto it, else killfile this thread.

Me, I post here to warn others about the lobotomy which occurs to them if they listen to THAT man, with 23 crowns, a blot on the Landscape[1] of IM.

[1] Apologies to to Tom Sharpe

this shameless display of reading intellect, that's elitist.

docgirl2005 · Feb 7th, 2006, 00:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowieUK

Never thought it was your intention for a moment! Just thought it could be interpreted as such, sorry maybe I shouldn't have posted that one too!

Howie

hehe its cool.....

it's all good...

lotus blossom · Feb 7th, 2006, 00:57

i feel like i'm up on a podium accepting an award - i'm humbly honored and

would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my im friends who inspire me, like you docgirl. gosh, i just love

this place, even when we all disagree.

happy, auspicious travels in thailand and say hello to ma india for me!

Sama · Feb 7th, 2006, 01:09

docgirl, my buddhist teacher told us once, no matter what we say or do, even if it comes from our heart, there will ALWAYS be someone who will not like it or will find something wrong with it. always. that is reality.

he said this in the context of trying to make a decision whether to conduct a meditation outside -- "someone will be too hot, someone will be too cold, someone won't like the sun, someone won't like the shade, someone will say it is too windy, or that there is no breeze....."

just a test of our metta, our loving-kindness, no?

HowieUK · Feb 7th, 2006, 01:12

Since I've been a member of IM (not long!) it has become very important in my life, and I've become confident enough to say what I feel which is fantastic to me! (I've not been on any forums before!)

I really love most of the posters on IM and genuinely feel that I am part of the family at IM! Inclusive in that is posting what I truly believe, whether it is right or wrong! I am always I hope, open to criticism and willing to alter my views if shown to be in error or mistaken!

Howie

lotus blossom · Feb 7th, 2006, 01:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by HowieUK

Sorry to post a negative and I'm sure it wasn't meant as such but this post seems a bit elitist!

Are we supposed to list all the 'best' posters?

i don't think that this is related to "best posters", but those posters who docgirl resonates with, on a certain level. i certainly have my list too, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say list of certain posts. as an example, i really liked yours on fair trade shoes. thanks for that.

HowieUK · Feb 7th, 2006, 03:28

Point taken and thank you for positive review on 'fair trade shoes' post!

It wouldn't have got as interesting without your input however!

(Danger! Warning! This could become a mutual appreciation thread!!

)

Howie

davyd · Feb 7th, 2006, 03:40

Sorry to interrupt your charming talk but this thread seem to me off topic of Indian travels and need to be removed from main window.

Congratulations to all mentioned posters but want to express my wonder why some of them did not contribute not a one foto to photo gallery having thousands of posts or they just use this forum as a place to socialize and did not travel in India at all?

Feb 6th, 2006, 22:05	#1
docgirl2005 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: usa Posts: 443	Indiamikers who make me smile Hello everyone, My husband and I are leaving for Thailand for a week before flying to India to visit my in-laws so since it is our first trip to Thailand I was browsing other forums for Thai information etc.... Little did I realize how crappy other sites are, Condescending mean spirited people...makes me regret even signing on sometimes. It also made me realize how much I value Indiamike and the people here and...so on that note I gotta mention my favorite Indiamikers..people who brighten my day simply by reading their daily posts. Nick_H, Shakthipalooza (dont know him well but boy he makes alot of sense plus his wife is from AP too hehe bias), Shimla, Pravin, mridula, Rob_the_Pom, lotus_blossom (like her posts alot), ddevadatta, yogagal,edsita, kaushik, hyderabadi and a host of other people I cant remember! thanks! I am gonna miss coming here for the month I am in India in my in-laws village. So which Indiamikers brighten up your day?

Feb 6th, 2006, 22:49	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,646	Enjoy Thailand, esp. the food, gets me hungry just thinking about it. My friend uses a Thai forum called Thai visa (or something similar), he says it's a good site, but all to often it gets personal and nasty. I know from experience how sickening the Thorn Tree's Thailand branch can be, but I seem to remember a few decent posters used to offer good info. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Feb 6th, 2006, 22:55	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,763	Add Steven_Ber and AvidTrecker, Digital Drifter and Ranggs to the list. There's more, many more but I can't think at the moment ...and then, just looking at the shoutbox, there's Beach, and Sudheer and Serina and.... and.... and... No, its not good: I just can't list them; far too many! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Feb 6th, 2006, 23:53	#4
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,463	awwwwww, how sweet, thank you.... have a beautiful trip! Thailand is the next country for me after I've blown through most of India I do thai yoga massage, but want to study more of that in Thailand.....someday...... __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Feb 7th, 2006, 00:45	#8
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	umm...yeah, elitist. Read the OP. and again. Is there no one's post you enjoy reading here? Short question, is there anyone's postings you like for whatever reason? If so, plonk it down if you're upto it, else killfile this thread. Me, I post here to warn others about the lobotomy which occurs to them if they listen to THAT man, with 23 crowns, a blot on the Landscape[1] of IM. [1] Apologies to to Tom Sharpe this shameless display of reading intellect, that's elitist. __________________ Click here for the Indiamike train guide in PDF

Feb 7th, 2006, 00:32	#5
HowieUK "On The Road Again" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coventry England Posts: 190	Sorry to post a negative and I'm sure it wasn't meant as such but this post seems a bit elitist! Are we supposed to list all the 'best' posters?

Feb 7th, 2006, 00:57	#10
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,893	i feel like i'm up on a podium accepting an award - i'm humbly honored and would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my im friends who inspire me, like you docgirl. gosh, i just love this place, even when we all disagree. happy, auspicious travels in thailand and say hello to ma india for me! __________________ Not all who wander are lost

Feb 7th, 2006, 01:09	#11
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,463	docgirl, my buddhist teacher told us once, no matter what we say or do, even if it comes from our heart, there will ALWAYS be someone who will not like it or will find something wrong with it. always. that is reality. he said this in the context of trying to make a decision whether to conduct a meditation outside -- "someone will be too hot, someone will be too cold, someone won't like the sun, someone won't like the shade, someone will say it is too windy, or that there is no breeze....." just a test of our metta, our loving-kindness, no?

Feb 7th, 2006, 01:12	#12
HowieUK "On The Road Again" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coventry England Posts: 190	Since I've been a member of IM (not long!) it has become very important in my life, and I've become confident enough to say what I feel which is fantastic to me! (I've not been on any forums before!) I really love most of the posters on IM and genuinely feel that I am part of the family at IM! Inclusive in that is posting what I truly believe, whether it is right or wrong! I am always I hope, open to criticism and willing to alter my views if shown to be in error or mistaken! Howie

Feb 7th, 2006, 03:28	#14
HowieUK "On The Road Again" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coventry England Posts: 190	Point taken and thank you for positive review on 'fair trade shoes' post! It wouldn't have got as interesting without your input however! (Danger! Warning! This could become a mutual appreciation thread!! ) Howie

Feb 7th, 2006, 03:40	#15
davyd just a traveler Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 323	Congatulations! Sorry to interrupt your charming talk but this thread seem to me off topic of Indian travels and need to be removed from main window. Congratulations to all mentioned posters but want to express my wonder why some of them did not contribute not a one foto to photo gallery having thousands of posts or they just use this forum as a place to socialize and did not travel in India at all?

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