Way of the Stringer

In England next week, hopefully by Saturday 23rd

Even better, it’s a permanent return

Ha… Got your attention…  So there

From now on it is the usual drunk rambling… Hope you don’t mind. If you do, I do  not care one jot

Paul Buttle is off for a Shit, so if you are reading this, I advise you do to the same.

So… First off… Shout Outs..

Mr Dangerous… You know who you are, as you are the only one of my friends (unless I am really out of touch… to be in the sunny land of oz… GIT) Anyway, happy oz day dude, just remember, you are in country where they hate the english… Kind of like India, just with big f-off spits… Ho ho Ho.

Bon Chance mon ami

Next… To Bex. You have been ill for a while, which means you need a James Hug ™ and then all will be right with the world.

Third. To all the remaining work colleagues, both in the UK and abroad. Miss you much, will be back soon to give you grief

Last, but by no means least. To the love of my life, Edolene. You study hard, you work hard, if fact you live hard. All this considered, there is no one on this planet (parents apart) that have my respect and love as much as you do. I have booked out anniversary celebration, but to jump the gun a little… I am raising a glass to an excellent year. Here’s to you my love…

So, what has been happening in the last few months… Answer… Consuming the worlds supply of toilet roll. That is about it.

As said before… Cannot wait to be solid.

Oh… another shout… Amazon.co.uk  For all you xmas needs (if you are stuck in India with no decent shops and a distinct lack of a suntan…)

Drunk…

Out…

Current Mood: Alarmed & Confused & Mischievous

UPDATED WITH LINKS

Hi,

We welcome Paul Richards to our happy Indian home, and he is very welcome on this evidence. There is of course an initiation to be done though, and this is Paul’s.

Usually ordering food can be quite amusing. It is even more amusing when, and no offense meant, Paul has something of an accent…

Part 1: What Address Sir…

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Part 2: Progress

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Apologies for the quality, but the audio is the key

Current Mood: Alarmed & Angry

Morning All,

We all know that as foreigners in a new country, you are liable to get ripped off. I accept that to a certain extent, and can deal with it if it is not that obvious.

For example, if the bar bill is higher for me rather than a local, then fine. Ultimately, I am drunk, so what do I care? What I do not like is when someone blatantly takes the piss, and I know about. In this video, the guy basically looked on Mays and I as a way of making money. He wanted to charge us 200 rupee for a 5 minute journey, which we have previously taken for less than 30. We only pay more when we get to drive the Richshaw (yes, both Mays and I have driven one… Most fun).

Anyway, relax, enjoy, and listen for the sound of the engine revving as the driver gets annoyed that I will not pay what he asks.

Oh – and before you say bad haggling, as I only got him down by 50 rupee, you have to understand that 200 rupee is less than £3, but I was making a stand for principle, fair play, and besides, it amused me.

The other thing that is annoying is getting in a Richshaw during the day, and the driver trying to take you to a store before taking you to your destination. Simple solution to this, I just walk…

Anyway, enjoy… (needs sound – obviously)