| Author | Message | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 225 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Well it looks like work is sending me to India for a couple of weeks in January. Figured I would start a mini blog here for the trip... Trip right now is tentative for leaving on Jan 14th and coming back on Jan 31st. Called today to schedule the first round of shots you must get for a trip over there. There are 3 rounds total that are needed. I will only get one round before the trip due to time restraints. I will have to get another round when I get back then another round in like 6 months or so. First appointment is Thursday morning at 7:30am... What a way to start a day On a side note, I have started searching for fishing/hunting opportunities while I am over there. It looks like there is some fishing outside of Bangalore about 100km. I will be looking more into this as the trip gets closer. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2105 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I just got off the phone with someone in Bangalore India and I asked him about the weather... He said the weather is nice right now so I asked, what is nice? Throughout the broken english conversation I really picked up very little info on the temps over there. I can tell you that the weather is "nice" over there right now...   Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1178 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
I know nothing about India other than I have no desire to go there. Should be some awesome Axis hunting somewhere? Isn't this where they original were from??  Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 346 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Hey Wes, Look up that guy from the Simpsons that works at the Quicky Mart when you get there... "Thank you come again" OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Simek
Bluegill Username: Simek Post Number: 137 Registered: 1-2005  Rating: N/A |
Holy crap Wes. I knew they were considering sending you, but did not know it was a done deal. One piece of advice, try and be respectful toward cows. | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 750 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Enjoy the experience and have a safe trip! | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 226 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
weather isn't bad right now over there. Today was a low of 59 and a high of 81. Wade I think hunting would be cool over there, just not sure I will have time on this trip to track down a chance to do some. I believe this is going to be the first trip of several I have to make over there. Side note. I have talked to a few people from here that have gone. Basically it sucks. Not really that much to do from what I have been told. This is southern India, not sure how sacred the cow is there. I do know that I will probably be eating alot of chicken and lamb while I am there. Charles any chance to go some place new is always cool. Just not excited about the 24-26 hour trip to get there. I was trying to convince my boss to let me stop in london for a couple of days on the way there and the way back but I don't think that is going to happen. London is a fun town At least I get to fly business class on the trip. | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 349 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
What's a guy from Texas gonna do in India? Enjoy the trip and keep us posted. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 228 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
What I am going to do Oz?? Work, get drunk and try not to get thrown in an Indian Jail | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 350 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Better then a Turkish prison... Heck where are you gonna find Miller Lite over there? OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1184 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I wonder what the local drink there is? May not be any alcohol. Man, would that be rough. Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 231 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
they have beer there. Not miller lite though. There is always the duty free area in the airport to pick up a bottle or two of Makers Mark | ||
| Simek
Bluegill Username: Simek Post Number: 138 Registered: 1-2005 Rating: N/A |
This is the perfect oppportunity for you to bring back that mail order bride you were telling me about. | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 352 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I think Wes can pick a few brides over there? OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 232 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
lol Simek. You were the one telling me about the magazines where you had been looking for a mail order bride. | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 233 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Round one of the shots is over. I got 4 this morning. I have to go back next week for a few more. I also have some malaria pills I have to take and some other pills for something else. | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1186 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Mail order bride? Then Wes may have to pay rent somewhere. And that just ain't right. Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 235 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
good point Wade.. February will be 7 years rent free | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1187 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
And he is proud of it! LMAO Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 754 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Dang! Mail order brides, wonder if you could get a two for one type deal | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 354 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Charles, I think you can over there... RO OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2110 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
SOB has not paid rent in 7 years and still complains about being broke... I bet he makes Judith buy dinner all the time too. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Dean
Crappie Username: Dean Post Number: 461 Registered: 4-2004  Rating: N/A |
Better you than me ---- Good luck and have a good time! Get some pics if you can! All In A Days Fun!!!  
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| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 236 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Got the last of the pretrip shots this morning. Also started the typhoid pills today. Got my flight booked over the holidays. I fly out on Jan 15th and return on Feb 1st. The trip is 20 hours in the air and 6 hours of layovers just to get there. I will get over 20000 flyer miles for this trip though.. | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 357 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
20 hours in the air...Heck just shoot me! OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2118 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
That much time in the air just flat sucks arse... I feel sorry for the people in India you encounter at the airport because you are going to be on cranky SOB when you get on the ground... That hotel had better have a bar! Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Tomc
Minnow Username: Tomc Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
Wes, I hear the hunting is much better in Afghanistan. Maybe try there. Next time you are up this way, holler at me and we can make a trip out to the lake. The boys are more than likely not gonna make it this year so I will have Super Bowl Sunday open. I will even back up the boat so you can catch a fish…. --- tomc | ||
| Tomc_junior
Minnow Username: Tomc_junior Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006  Rating: N/A |
Wes, I hear you on the shots. India is not a place for a Texan like Oz was sayin. I stopped there for fuel in 05' while on deployment headin to the east. Got about a day and a half there. Cows are sacred. I wouldn't kick em or tip em. Don't look at the women. It's not good. I could go on... Try out the King Fisher brew. Best of luck to ya. | ||
| Tomc
Minnow Username: Tomc Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
Tommy, Nice to see you on the board. Hope you are having a good New Year. Hang tough, --- dad Thanking Him, all day long --- tomc | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2121 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Tom & Tommy, Great to have you both here at the ramp. Let me know if you have any questions about posting. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 242 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Tommy I didn't realize you were in the military. You stay safe where ever you are. You get back, me you and your dad need to go fish Montecillo again. Tomc I need to make a trip back up there. I think Mike and I are going to fish the skeeter tournament again this year. Sounds like we need to have a little party at Oz's place on fork. | ||
| Tomc
Minnow Username: Tomc Post Number: 8 Registered: 12-2006  Rating: N/A |
Wes, I have not fished Monticello in a long time. Sounds like a good idea. Just let me know when. Sooner the better. Thanking Him, all day long --- tomc | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 367 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
WES, I'm heading to FORK...NOT INDIA... OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2133 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Opposite my wishes for Wes, I hope you catch something Oz... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 243 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Well I made it to india. So far so good. Tommy, good call on the kingfisher beer. After we drank the bar out of jack daniels last night I switched to that and it wasn't bad. So what can I tell you about India. Traffic is unreal. Cab drivers are crazy. Pedestrians have zero rights. Fortunatly I do not have to cross the street on the walk from the hotel to the office, not sure I would make it if I did. As for the cabs and driving the person with the loudest horn wins. It will scare you to death to ride in a cab here. Hotel is nice, food isn't bad. All of the people at the hotel and restraunts and bars are very friendly. Lot's of beggars on the streets. I had 4 guys at the airport almost get in a fight over who could carry my bags. Also the weather has been about 80 degrees or so during the day. With the weather in Texas, I am almost glad I am here I will try and take the camera out today or tomorrow and get some pics to post. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2160 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Glad you made it there safe and left all this cold weather behind for us to enjoy. I think we are pushing 3 days below freezing at the house. Stayed home with the kids today because school was closed and every time I checked it was still below freezing. On the driving... You should feel right at home over there. Sounds like the most aggressive wins. Thanks for the update. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1206 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Glad to hear you made it and found a bar. Sounds like you are right at home. Your cab story kind of sounds like Simek's story after riding to La with you. Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Tomc_junior
Minnow Username: Tomc_junior Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
Good to hear from you Wes. No joke about the cabs. Weavin in and out of the others. What hotel are you at? | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 393 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Wes, I'm glad you made it there OK. Sounds like a real trip so far. I can't wait to see the pics. Please be careful out there and keep us posted. Hey remember that IBC tournament at Squaw Creek...Now that's funny stuff right there OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Simek
Bluegill Username: Simek Post Number: 140 Registered: 1-2005 Rating: N/A |
Wes, glad to hear you are doing well in India. I recommend lots of cow jokes. | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 395 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Wes, so you don't forget where you're from...  OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 244 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Tommy I am staying at the Capital hotel. Squaw Creek was a good time. Did they ever reopen that lake? Haven't seen a cow yet, or an elephant. Maybe this weekend. Bigun, at least in my truck if we would have hit something we would have had a chance. Over here the cars are not that big. Now the 3 wheel carts that everyone rides in over here you couldn't pay me to get in one of those. Went to an India place for lunch yesterday. The guys I went with ordered a bunch of different foods. They waiter put this green thing down on my plate. I asked one of the guys what it was and he told me chicken. How in the hell do you make chicken green? Wasn't too bad though. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2164 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Finishing up a sausage & egg breakfast burrito as I type this -- delicious! Green chicken... you're braver than I... I can only imagine the expression on your face when they put that plate in front of you...  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 397 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Here's what you had to eat Wes...  OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Wes
Moderator Username: Wes Post Number: 245 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
so now there are riots going on in the city in India I am in. Muslims started a bunch of fights, Hindus retaliated. this is happening a couple of miles from where I am at. I was told it is safe here but everybody has left for the day. They also told me not to walk back to my hotel or if I did to be very careful... Also depending on the cost to change my flight, it looks like my stay here might extended 2 more weeks.. Oh joy Here are few pics How would you like to work with scaffoling?  Some very poor parts of town. peoples houses  and a cow that has been painted yellow for some festival????  |
