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A Most Unusual Funeral
Today, as I walked about the Wat Chai grounds in Pattaya, I noticed that parking was being directed by men in Army fatigues, which indicated some sort of military funeral. Then I heard the playing of what seemed to be some sort of Western music which piqued my curiosity.
The crematorium was lavishly decorated with many floral tributes and all the attendees were Thai in black suits and dresses.
The music was by a small combo of military personnel including a trumpet, violin, and several other musical instruments.
The music was of a militaristic style but soft and very impressive; the tunes were recognizable to anyone familiar, at all, with military music, but, at the same time, very lovely and haunting.
Whomever the deceased was, he was given a most impressive ceremony.
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Oh what a circus, oh what a show, Argentina has gone to town.
Over the death of an actress called Eva Peron.
Oh what an exit, that's how to go. When they're bringing you're curtain down.
Demand to be buried like Eva Peron.
From the musical, Evita.
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Suffering a bit from lack of oxygen, I'll turn on the tank soon, maybe that's what makes me try to imagine what sort of funeral arrangements we would see when the end comes for certain SGT board members.
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bobsaigon2
Suffering a bit from lack of oxygen, I'll turn on the tank soon, maybe that's what makes me try to imagine what sort of funeral arrangements we would see when the end comes for certain SGT board members.
I'll leave my funeral arrangements to others; I hope to die at the moment of climax, one boy sitting on my cock and another on my face. That's why I always pay them before we begin; I'd hate them to have to go searching for the tip
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frequent
I'll leave my funeral arrangements to others; I hope to die at the moment of climax, one boy sitting on my cock and another on my face. That's why I always pay them before we begin; I'd hate them to have to go searching for the tip
Very thoughtful of you.
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Very thoughtful of you.
Noblesse oblige
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Climaxic death is very common but not often recorded as such.
I read a report from the USA that many middle aged men get heart attacks during sex but are too embarrassed to call 999 and won't allow their wives (or maybe secret lover) to do so.
Can't see that happening with posters here though.
We're very much into Aristotelian dog philosophy here - shameless in the exercise of bodily functions.
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And speaking of the Great Philosopher, he did provide a means of avoiding criticism, of which there is an abundance on this forum. However, it's a bit drastic: According to Aristotle, "There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing and be nothing".
This is my second or third strange post today. Maybe I need to adjust my meds.
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Leave the meds alone. I like your strange posts.
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That's why I always pay them before we begin; I'd hate them to have to go searching for the tip
They know exactly where you wallet is.... Always. Thats why you always here a little sigh from the bathroom when they hear the beeping of the hotel room safe... LOL
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Ah come on now, lads. Where else would you get Aristotle and Thai rent boys discussed at the same time? See, that's the beauty of this forum.
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They know exactly where you wallet is.... Always. Thats why you always here a little sigh from the bathroom when they hear the beeping of the hotel room safe... LOL
Not as loud as the grunt he hears from the bathroom when he finally works out the code and inserts it.
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I did rather enjoy the gay sub-plot in that film Death at a Funeral
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FarangRuMak
I read a report from the USA that many middle aged men get heart attacks during sex but are too embarrassed to call 999 and won't allow their wives (or maybe secret lover) to do so.
Men go to hospital emergency rooms with a vibrator stuck up their anus more often, I'm told, than anyone might imagine
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I did rather enjoy the gay sub-plot in that film Death at a Funeral
The funeral I witnessed was nothing like Death at a Funeral which you referenced.
Nonetheless, it is most interesting how a post can deteriorate in such a short time, but, to be expected, on this forum. And may I add, all at the hands of the same few persons.:(
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The funeral I witnessed was nothing like Death at a Funeral which you referenced.
Nonetheless, it is most interesting how a post can deteriorate in such a short time, but, to be expected, on this forum. And may I add, all at the hands of the same few persons.:(
Cremation is practiced because a corpse can deteriorate in such a short time.
Could an analogous sure-fire solution to the deterioration of posts here be implemented?
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Francois wrote.
"Nonetheless, it is most interesting how a post can deteriorate in such a short time, but, to be expected, on this forum. And may I add, all at the hands of the same few persons."
With all due respect Francois. There is little anyone can say about a particular funeral. If everyone were forced to stick solely to the OPs original topic then each thread would be very short.
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I actually enjoy the free range nature of the board, where a topic can move on to other topics. If I'm out for a drink, we don't stick to the original topic of conversation for a set amount of time, then move on to the next topic. It just all blends into one long conversation about anything and everything.
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FarangRuMak
Cremation is practiced because a corpse can deteriorate in such a short time.
Could an analogous sure-fire solution to the deterioration of posts here be implemented?
That would be the ideal solution!
The fact is this forum basically is a free-for-all involving the same 6 or so posters who enjoy the tete-a-tete amongst themselves at the expense of others by irrelevant postings.
Perhaps that is what keeps the forum alive or maybe this is what is killing it?
Just an observation by myself and not a condemnation.
Personally I believe some self control would be the best way to keep posts on track and not turn each and every post into something that was not intended.
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francois
The funeral I witnessed was nothing like Death at a Funeral which you referenced.
Nonetheless, it is most interesting how a post can deteriorate in such a short time, but, to be expected, on this forum. And may I add, all at the hands of the same few persons.:(
Life's a bitch isn't it!
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francois, your original post was interesting, but not THAT interesting. So why are you complaining that people have moved on a bit? It's not like you were at a funeral due in BKK in a couple of weeks. I'd be interested to read reports about that major event.
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Better for posters to read a post and then, if applicable, post a sensible reply or say nothing.
Does this post by frequent illustrate my point?
Men go to hospital emergency rooms with a vibrator stuck up their anus more often, I'm told, than anyone might imagine
The post I made about a funeral ceremony, which I found to be touching, didn't require anyone to respond much less make a mockery of it.
Really, can't any of you see how you are destroying this forum by continuing to derail others' posts all for the fun of it?
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No one mocked the funeral Francois, nor the deceased for that matter. My reply led to a general chat about how various members wish to go. It's what we do here. Far from the forum dying it's bursting with life. Many members are are having 5 or 6 conversations on 5 or 6 threads with each other over the course of days or often in real time. There is not much anyone can say about a funeral, the person being buried not named.
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Make me the moderator and things will change.:devilsh:
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well that would make for a very different board, francois!
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At least, I did get responses to my post and some were pertinent, for that I thank those posters.
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as a matter of interest, will any of our BKK members be attending the ceremonies?
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joe,One assumes you are speaking of the ceremonies for His Majesty?
Actually there will be ceremonies around the country such as will be happening in Pattaya at Wat Chai. Perhaps I shall drop by to see how that is proceeding but likely a huge crowd will be there? I believe you will not be in Thailand at that time.
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no francois, I won't be in Thailand at that time, but I'd be interested in hearing how the ceremonies go.
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Back to OP, and funeral ceremony of John Doe that Francois witnessed at Wat Chai on Oct15th.
Have you guys ever been to cremation party? What's it like? For example, if the deceased was a large person, there is lot of fat to fry. Does it smell anything like Western style barbecue? I bet it does, but you'd have to be fairly close to the fireplace to smell it.
What happens to bones? Our barbecue parties in Europe we just roast the meat and fat drips off it. But how long until bones disintegrate? Must be hours.
Also, I wonder if funeral bbq smells like pork? Beef and lamb are not as fatty, so I imagine pork would be closest to human meat.
Would be interested to have answers to some of these questions.
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For answers to all these questions seek out anyone who has a condo on the beach side of 'Center Condo' especially on floors 10 up cos they occupy the Chimney's smoke and ash zone.
I know a guy who leaves his cornflakes in a bowl on the balcony on cremation days to spice it up, provided the wind is right.
Interesting!
Wouldn't pigeons and other birds attack the bowl of cornflakes left outside on balcony, and ruin his cornflake feast?
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So it seems Centre Condo is a win win, you can buy cheapest bologna at Friendship supermarket, walk home, set the table on your balcony, and if the wind is right, the smell recepticles in your nose tell your brain that you are attending a wonderful barbeque! All while you're feasting on a 79 baht bologna sandwich.
Think of the savings of not having to buy pork, and all the crap needed for barbecue! Can't beat that!
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It might depend on the diet of the person being cremated. For example a Norwegian might give off a pleasantly pickled fish aroma whereas an Irishman might leave you wanting a bowl of hotpot.
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I don't think hotpot is a common dish in Ireland. Do you mean Irish Stew? My only knowledge of hotpot is the one which was a staple at the Rover's Return on Corrie (was it Betty's hotpot?)
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I thought I deleted this post about the cornflakes.
The guy whose penchant is this reads posts here and I'm the only 'other' that knows.
Sorry Jock, you know I'm joking.
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Meat and potatoes Joe. That is all hotpot is and I'm pretty certain that's the only dish available to eat in Ireland. Or have I been misinformed?
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A new low has been reached and I didn't that was possible.But on this forum the limit for low-brow posts is, indeed, low. :devilsh:
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Just bury the corpses at sea. That should solve the aromas issue. The sea creatures will be rejoicing.
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Just to set the record straight, there are no cremation parties in Thailand, and probably not in any other countries, so post #30 is likely the result of a decidedly ulterior motive.
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I attended a cremation party in Bali some years ago. A young man killed in a traffic accident. A gas burner under the timber kept things burning while the friends and relatives had a picnic. Not a somber occasion. The younger ones frolicking on the sand or swimming.
I didn't go close to the fire and I wasn't aware of any particular aroma.