gnasher16 30,591 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 The fella Marcio i was telling you about......this was his source of income over the last month This is his " patch " defended as fiercely as any inner city turf war as well Next week he,s back to selling crappy plastic toys to the tourists ( what we know as the looky looky man ) ..............But again,it shows these peoples pride and morals.....you dont want to insult them but a number of times i just tried to put a few bob his way just to tide him over for a while but he wouldnt have it.......the day before we left i put a bunch of notes in his hand in exchange for every sticker he had left.......point blank refused to take it,he knew what i was doing and that i had no interest in football stickers .........this man has nothing but is still truly happy in his life and cannot be bought.......i think sometimes we can get so wrapped up in what success actually is we stop realising its all about how you treat people and relationships,how people remember you etc.....the success comes when you focus on your character and deal with people correctly as people are drawn to you and want to do things for you....different type of riches i suppose but if nothing else this trip restored my faith in people and for that im damn grateful ! 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 10,013 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 On 14/07/2014 at 12:06, gnasher16 said: The fella Marcio i was telling you about......this was his source of income over the last month This is his " patch " defended as fiercely as any inner city turf war as well Next week he,s back to selling crappy plastic toys to the tourists ( what we know as the looky looky man ) ..............But again,it shows these peoples pride and morals.....you dont want to insult them but a number of times i just tried to put a few bob his way just to tide him over for a while but he wouldnt have it.......the day before we left i put a bunch of notes in his hand in exchange for every sticker he had left.......point blank refused to take it,he knew what i was doing and that i had no interest in football stickers .........this man has nothing but is still truly happy in his life and cannot be bought.......i think sometimes we can get so wrapped up in what success actually is we stop realising its all about how you treat people and relationships,how people remember you etc.....the success comes when you focus on your character and deal with people correctly as people are drawn to you and want to do things for you....different type of riches i suppose but if nothing else this trip restored my faith in people and for that im damn grateful ! brill write up+pics Gnash , did you see any of your favourite breed out there , there no ban out there I don't think .? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 27,169 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Great read gnash,,,keep it coming,,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Gnasher is the new Judith chalmers :laugh: ............ 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,362 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 On 14/07/2014 at 17:38, socks said: Gnasher is the new Judith chalmers :laugh: ............ FLMAO "Wish you were here" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,832 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 With him getting all philisophical "meaning of life and happiness" and all that I can see him going on a pilgrimage to Tibet and not coming back! No, fair play mate, I'm just jealous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,591 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 On 14/07/2014 at 18:07, Born Hunter said: With him getting all philisophical "meaning of life and happiness" and all that I can see him going on a pilgrimage to Tibet and not coming back! No, fair play mate, I'm just jealous. I was thinking more Mecca what with my new found relationships with the ethnics ...........if the mountain wont come to Muhammed or something like that aint it.....then again i could just stick to Bethnal Green for that And no Bird didnt come across any bulldogs on my travels ..... I can never say no to following England to world cups but 2018 is going to be a tester............. in Russia ....if we qualify !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 27,169 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 The tester has got be Qatar in 2018,,, can't be many western folk wanting to travel there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,832 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 On 14/07/2014 at 19:58, gnasher16 said: On 14/07/2014 at 18:07, Born Hunter said: With him getting all philisophical "meaning of life and happiness" and all that I can see him going on a pilgrimage to Tibet and not coming back! No, fair play mate, I'm just jealous. I was thinking more Mecca what with my new found relationships with the ethnics ...........if the mountain wont come to Muhammed or something like that aint it.....then again i could just stick to Bethnal Green for that And no Bird didnt come across any bulldogs on my travels ..... I can never say no to following England to world cups but 2018 is going to be a tester............. in Russia ....if we qualify !! Why not mate? I'd jump at the chance to go to Russia myself. Another place where the wealth gap is enormous and with shit loads of history from the Russian Empire and Cold War days. And the women are outstandingly beautiful!............................... or horrendously ugly. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,591 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Have you seen the size of the gaff ............Manaus to Rio was bad enough something like 1500 miles............Russia east to west has got to be what 8 ? 9000 ? Id imagine most of its pretty grim as well not sure Russians are reknowned for their pleasant welcoming nature Qatar is 2022 Tomo think i might be passed it all by then ! Edited July 14, 2014 by gnasher16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,033 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Brilliant pics and write up,humbling and makes you realize how lucky and rich we really are.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Cracking stuff gnash, love how you got into the culture......top man. Should've got some of them cards off Marcios, I got some swapsies here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,591 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 On 14/07/2014 at 23:21, johnny boy68 said: Cracking stuff gnash, love how you got into the culture......top man. Should've got some of them cards off Marcios, I got some swapsies here. We was only talking the other day about the playground wars over sticker swaps.... " got,got,got,got,got,NEED "......then the bartering starts ....probably showing my age a bit now but before Panini books came " The Wonderful World of Soccer Stars " ......funny days......what the urge to suddenly start renaming it " soccer " was back then i dont know ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,591 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Just to wrap this topic up i thought id just share this with you chaps....feels like im becoming a bit of a sentimental old prat but i guess its hard not to when kids are involved.........The family we got friendly with who i was telling yous about,well before we said our goodbyes we,d swapped contact details etc but as you know you dont realistically expect to ever hear from each other again......well i got a lovely email from the kids this morning thanking us for " been kind for us " as they put it .....turns out they got a young lad who Marcio knew from the restaurant where we took them to take the kids across town looking for something.....they had a bit of a search apparently but when they eventually found one went to an internet cafe type place to send me the email and pics. They had never heard of West Ham or Bobby Moore until hearing me constantly banging on about them ....now they think West Ham are the greatest club outside of Brazil .....( bribery is the only way we can get fans these days ) This now proudly hangs from the flat above the restaurant They also attached this picture not realising its an iconic picture ive seen a million times........bless ! When you realise these kids rarely go off the favelas you realise the effort they went to,must admit i had a bit of a lump in the throat reading it all earlier ......nice little ending to a nice little topic thanks for reading. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TUFFTY 1,484 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Gnasher, bloody good write up and pictures. Glad you had a good time. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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