tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post3648715293531554485..comments2024-03-13T09:47:40.487+00:00Comments on Cockpit Conversation: Don't Let It Bug YouAviatrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-64559223491850875522011-01-13T23:13:57.897+00:002011-01-13T23:13:57.897+00:00The thought of eating a spider just sends shivers ...The thought of eating a spider just sends shivers down my spine. And that doesn't make sense, as I'll happily dismember and eat a blue crab, and it looks like an over sized spider. You're braver than I.<br /><br />But I must know: did you ever get a cornfrog? I think I'd go for that!John Lennertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924844964753141338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-37488801181463870502011-01-13T22:58:00.818+00:002011-01-13T22:58:00.818+00:00Aviatrix, you are much, much more adventurous abou...Aviatrix, you are much, much more adventurous about what you eat than I. I would have trouble even picking up a tarantula, deep fried or alive. Thank goodness there is no picture of the deed itself.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991660841701835065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-77262342070317614122011-01-13T15:31:57.123+00:002011-01-13T15:31:57.123+00:00When it comes to food, you are a much braver soul ...When it comes to food, you are a much braver soul than I. You can now put a checkmark beside "Ate tarantula ass" on your bucket list.<br /><br />That electric pole is identical to what I saw in Saigon - not unexpected when there is a shortage of 40 foot cedar trees in the area. Except there is nobody up on your pole with his head amongst the wires, splicing in an electrical source to run the electric motor on his air compressor for the roadside motorcycle repair shop.<br /><br />Countries like Vietnam and Cambodia have such poor fundamental infrastructure, they end up leapfrogging certain levels of technology. For example, getting a landline-based telephone is a multi-year effort because there just are no unused telephone wires running up and down the streets. But you can get a cellphone this afternoon (if you have the money).<br /><br />Final thought: It sounds like your trip was three-fold:<br />- Raise money to buy the material for the houses, not only providing housing but also aiding the local economy by providing employment, as well as enabling the purchase of materials,<br />- Providing some amount of the labour to build the house, therefore getting you engaged in the entire process (as opposed to just mailing off money),<br />- Expose you to the richness of the country, contributing to the growth of the tourism industry (a very rich source of hard currency and employment).<br /><br />Like many, I have been reading and only infrequently commenting. I miss the aviation stuff, but IMHO the richness of your visit is well worth the bloggish time spent. And, assuming you're flying again, we should be getting daily flying posts for the rest of the year as you clear the aviation backlog?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11726267862761677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-63498331910598883002011-01-13T15:00:04.407+00:002011-01-13T15:00:04.407+00:00Welcome to the Matrix where everything tastes like...Welcome to the Matrix where everything tastes like fried chicken! Never ever have I thought anywhere cockroaches might be considered food ... well somewhere, but nowhere of free choice! Very interesting. Presumably, free range ... . I loved the images made available in your word pictures. What is the story behind the quilt? What does the quilt look like please? I am almost certain I would have to pass on the poop end of the spider ... pretty sure I'd have to take the "truth" over the "dare" on this one! ~DDeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476048474730678421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-11418628327929915902011-01-13T02:51:37.300+00:002011-01-13T02:51:37.300+00:00You are much more adventurous than I will ever be ...You are much more adventurous than I will ever be food wise. A spider belongs outside or sprayed with hair spray and ignited. Sorry....I've had chocolate crickets on a dare, but never again. <br /><br />And if it's not perch or walleye, I doubt if I will eat it. Then again, I love lobster, crab, and shrimp. But no ocean fish in my tummy. I'll cook it for the troops but I won't eat it. <br /><br />Your trip is a wonderful story. Thanks so much for sharing it.amulbunny's random thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621932038345682056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-12980522403862701202011-01-13T00:22:56.747+00:002011-01-13T00:22:56.747+00:00There's probably more than just power on those...There's probably more than just power on those poles, but hey, it seems to work fine anyway. And the pole inside the huge tangle looks like it's made out of sturdy metal instead of cheap wood that decays, breaks, and then the pole falls over and the transformer that's sitting on top catches fire in the middle of your front lawn, which has been known to happen in the US on occasion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com