a soon to be deflowered india virgin...

kristinm · Dec 11th, 2007, 15:04

Speaking of oldies acting young and silly - Brisso - do you like live music? I see you're into QOTSA - if you like them and especially if you like Rage against the machine check out this band http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=73868067
they're playing in BrisVegas on the 13th - I saw them on Sunday and they are amazing live - young, full of energy and anger, musically great - I almost ended up in the mosh pit, now that WOULD have been undignified!

So you see wwww - I celebrated my 46th birthday rocking out to a hard core live band and loved it - Bring on India I say!

Brisso · Dec 12th, 2007, 05:24

Way off-topic - thanks for the tip Kristin - I love 3 piece power bands in particular - favourite ever was the Cult ...

When do you and the family leave? Christmas eve for me ...

kristinm · Dec 12th, 2007, 05:49

30th for us.... getting pretty excited now! Check out Mammal if you can, they are great live - not a 3 piece though... sorry we are right off topic here can't keep us Aussies quiet for a minute - especially us old fogies!!!!(Sorry WWWW - I can't help having a dig at the fact that you think you are old at 30.. life is just beginning babe - dig right in and enjoy it.)

machadinha · Dec 12th, 2007, 05:50

Must admit I'm glad to find some aging punk rockers here... Keep it up guys 'n' gals

LOL the mosh pit, yeh. Hey, we might meet each other there some day. But I'll admit to sooner keeping some respectful distance these days. Hey, let the youngsters do their thing, right

kristinm · Dec 12th, 2007, 05:56

Part of me wanted to throw myself in and the sensible part stopped myself - it was pretty full on in there - this band is known for their crazy moshpits and stage diving.... but there was a minute there where I just wanted to lose myself in a load of other thrashing people, just to feel it again.... some things you just can't relive I guess. I would have ended up in hospital... I did used to be an enthusiastic mosher though...mind you, I was usually primed in other ways too - and these days I have no chemical assistance - which just shows that good live music stands alone.

machadinha · Dec 12th, 2007, 06:01

Oh well, one day when I couldn't get any I found that the adrenalin comes with the dancing itself, you don't need anything more to get into a trance.

It's all in the mind, you know. There's nothing to be tapped there that isn't already there (that sounds a lot easier than it is. It's true though. Some eastern techniques would corroborate this, to stay remotely on-topic.)

(And yes, it is of course a losing oneself/maintaining one's composure thing. I often think I was wiser in that sense when I was younger. Less afraid to let go, without fear of the consequences.

Disclaimer: This is an unwise path, as those oriental traditions hold too. Don't do as I do, kind of thing. You may well and truly screw up along the way. And unlike some fluffier traditions, some of these would hold that once you screw up, you can start all over again. There is no atonement to them in that sense.)

--> Kristin, you're the first to have gotten me talking about this here at all. Funny. Exceptional.

karuna · Dec 12th, 2007, 06:16

This thread should be stickied. I love it. Thanks all for the laughs.

I did my share of moshing back in the day. Sometimes it feels like another life.

kristinm · Dec 12th, 2007, 06:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

Oh well, one day when I couldn't get any I found that the adrenalin comes with the dancing itself, you don't need anything more to get into a trance.

It's all in the mind, you know. There's nothing to be tapped there that isn't already there (that sounds a lot easier than it is. It's true though. Some eastern techniques would corroborate this, to stay remotely on-topic.)

(And yes, it is of course a losing oneself/maintaining one's composure thing. I often think I was wiser in that sense when I was younger. Less afraid to let go, without fear of the consequences.

Disclaimer: This is an unwise path, as those oriental traditions hold too. Don't do as I do, kind of thing. You may well and truly screw up along the way. And unlike some fluffier traditions, some of these would hold that once you screw up, you can start all over again. There is no atonement to them in that sense.)

--> Kristin, you're the first to have gotten me talking about this here at all. Funny. Exceptional.

Couldn't agree more - you're only tapping into what's already inside you, which isn't to say it isn't a load of fun experimenting & learning that - if (disclaimer here too) you can manage to steer a safe path, which fortunately I did!. But to get back to the topic (sort of) there are definitely benefits to going to somewhere like India when you're past those silly days of throwing yourself willy nilly into any new adventure or mind enhancement opportunity or relationship that comes your way... I daresay had I gone when I was 20 I might never have returned!

kristinm · Dec 12th, 2007, 07:01

Karuna - Sounds to me that India is like one giant moshpit so maybe we'll all get to relive our youth in some way!!!! WWWW sorry we hijacked your thread - I must be the world's worst thread hijacker!

pontesnm · Dec 12th, 2007, 09:09

If you like mosh pits you should visit a "kambala" or a "kumbal", Or better still offer to participate in it (just to bring this on topic)

See
http://www.locateindia.com/karnataka...festivals.html

Brief excerpt
Kambala (Buffalo Race): When the fields are flush with water, buffaloes race down a slushy track, egged on by a strong-muscled farmer who surfs his way down the track behind the beasts while balancing precariously on a trailing wooden plank.

I actually saw an example on "Amazing Race" - have not seen it live

Brisso · Dec 12th, 2007, 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by pontesnm

Kambala (Buffalo Race): When the fields are flush with water, buffaloes race down a slushy track, egged on by a strong-muscled farmer who surfs his way down the track behind the beasts while balancing precariously on a trailing wooden plank.

I actually saw an example on "Amazing Race" - have not seen it live

Also covered in the Michael Palin series "Himalaya" - where the distinguished guests almost get mown down ...

kristinm · Dec 12th, 2007, 09:36

Sounds like Pamplona only without the drunken Aussies and Kiwis! And somewhere where a metaphorical deflowering might take place

wwww · Dec 12th, 2007, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by kristinm

...WWWW sorry we hijacked your thread - I must be the world's worst thread hijacker!

It's alright, feel free to express yourself you crazy aussies...

I am busy with my defloration anyway, and I am glad to see that there's still life beyond the thirties, lol.... I already had those moments when I turned 20...those crazy Swiss

brownboy66 · Dec 12th, 2007, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwww

It's alright, feel free to express yourself you crazy aussies...

hey!

Quote:

I am busy with my defloration anyway, and I am glad to see that there's still life beyond the thirties, lol.... I already had those moments when I turned 20...those crazy Swiss

yes there is life....it just slows down a bit!

Aishah · Dec 12th, 2007, 18:02

Well Machadinha and Kristin - I think I was too nervous as a youngster with mosh pit stuff but in my 50's well and truly threw myself in!!The biggest mosh pit of all - India!

Dec 12th, 2007, 05:24	#17
Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 1,084	Way off-topic - thanks for the tip Kristin - I love 3 piece power bands in particular - favourite ever was the Cult ... When do you and the family leave? Christmas eve for me ... Last edited by Brisso : Dec 12th, 2007 at 05:26. Reason: errrrr ... dunnoreally

Dec 12th, 2007, 05:50	#19
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,362	Must admit I'm glad to find some aging punk rockers here... Keep it up guys 'n' gals LOL the mosh pit, yeh. Hey, we might meet each other there some day. But I'll admit to sooner keeping some respectful distance these days. Hey, let the youngsters do their thing, right __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Dec 12th, 2007, 18:02	#30
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 7,614	Well Machadinha and Kristin - I think I was too nervous as a youngster with mosh pit stuff but in my 50's well and truly threw myself in!!The biggest mosh pit of all - India! __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

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Dec 11th, 2007, 15:04	#16
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,603	Speaking of oldies acting young and silly - Brisso - do you like live music? I see you're into QOTSA - if you like them and especially if you like Rage against the machine check out this band http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=73868067 they're playing in BrisVegas on the 13th - I saw them on Sunday and they are amazing live - young, full of energy and anger, musically great - I almost ended up in the mosh pit, now that WOULD have been undignified! So you see wwww - I celebrated my 46th birthday rocking out to a hard core live band and loved it - Bring on India I say!

Dec 12th, 2007, 05:49	#18
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,603	30th for us.... getting pretty excited now! Check out Mammal if you can, they are great live - not a 3 piece though... sorry we are right off topic here can't keep us Aussies quiet for a minute - especially us old fogies!!!!(Sorry WWWW - I can't help having a dig at the fact that you think you are old at 30.. life is just beginning babe - dig right in and enjoy it.)

Dec 12th, 2007, 05:56	#20
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,603	Part of me wanted to throw myself in and the sensible part stopped myself - it was pretty full on in there - this band is known for their crazy moshpits and stage diving.... but there was a minute there where I just wanted to lose myself in a load of other thrashing people, just to feel it again.... some things you just can't relive I guess. I would have ended up in hospital... I did used to be an enthusiastic mosher though...mind you, I was usually primed in other ways too - and these days I have no chemical assistance - which just shows that good live music stands alone.

Dec 12th, 2007, 06:01	#21
machadinha brother my cup is empty member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 14,362	Oh well, one day when I couldn't get any I found that the adrenalin comes with the dancing itself, you don't need anything more to get into a trance. It's all in the mind, you know. There's nothing to be tapped there that isn't already there (that sounds a lot easier than it is. It's true though. Some eastern techniques would corroborate this, to stay remotely on-topic.) (And yes, it is of course a losing oneself/maintaining one's composure thing. I often think I was wiser in that sense when I was younger. Less afraid to let go, without fear of the consequences. Disclaimer: This is an unwise path, as those oriental traditions hold too. Don't do as I do, kind of thing. You may well and truly screw up along the way. And unlike some fluffier traditions, some of these would hold that once you screw up, you can start all over again. There is no atonement to them in that sense.) --> Kristin, you're the first to have gotten me talking about this here at all. Funny. Exceptional.

Dec 12th, 2007, 06:16	#22
karuna Just a big girl with a small dream Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: A little town you've probably never heard of Posts: 2,976	This thread should be stickied. I love it. Thanks all for the laughs. I did my share of moshing back in the day. Sometimes it feels like another life.

Dec 12th, 2007, 07:01	#24
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,603	Karuna - Sounds to me that India is like one giant moshpit so maybe we'll all get to relive our youth in some way!!!! WWWW sorry we hijacked your thread - I must be the world's worst thread hijacker!

Dec 12th, 2007, 09:09	#25
pontesnm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bardez/Mumbai/New Jersey (USA) Posts: 418	If you like mosh pits you should visit a "kambala" or a "kumbal", Or better still offer to participate in it (just to bring this on topic) See http://www.locateindia.com/karnataka...festivals.html Brief excerpt Kambala (Buffalo Race): When the fields are flush with water, buffaloes race down a slushy track, egged on by a strong-muscled farmer who surfs his way down the track behind the beasts while balancing precariously on a trailing wooden plank. I actually saw an example on "Amazing Race" - have not seen it live

Dec 12th, 2007, 09:36	#27
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,603	Sounds like Pamplona only without the drunken Aussies and Kiwis! And somewhere where a metaphorical deflowering might take place