Whaddayamean I'm grumpy?

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gerardcarey

Veteran Member

Time of past OR future Camino

CFx2, CPx1

• Aug 9, 2012

• #1

"Well", said my son, "You are a grumpy B sometimes. You've now got two tin hips and a crook back. On a longish Camino I reckon that guarantees grumpiness. It would be best not to spoil other folks enjoyment of their Camino".
Being a good mate of mine and having travelled extensively together over the years I've learned to heed his advice.
I know! I'll start by trying to create a good first impression.
I'll smile, and say “Hola!”
I'll need to practice that.
So I off to the bathroom mirror, smile...and say “Hola!”
It's not a pretty sight.
There doesn't appear to be any significant improvement.
On the contrary......

I'd appreciate any advice.

Gerard

 

Pieces

Veteran Member

• Aug 9, 2012

• #2

just keep pracitcing...

and if all else fails stay away from other pilgrims :lol:

 

julie

Active Member

Donating Member

Time of past OR future Camino

2019

• Aug 9, 2012

• #3

Hi Gerard

Perhaps you could try putting your teeth in before you smile

 

JohnnieWalker

Nunca se camina solo

Donating Member

• Aug 9, 2012

• #4

The problem clearly is that you are saying "Hola" sober. Pack your rucksack with 7kgs, go and walk in the sun all day and when you get back, still with your rucksack on, go into a bar and order several cold beers - we promise you they will taste like nectar and have the desired effect on your mood.

Let us know how you get on.

 

tyrrek

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Time of past OR future Camino

SJPP-SdC (4-5/2011), Ferrol-SdC (9/2011), Pamplona-SdC (3-4/2012), Camino Finisterre (10/2012), Ourense-SdC (5/2014)

• Aug 9, 2012

• #5

I'm with John on this one. I've always got a few beers inside me early doors to ensure fluency in whichever language I choose to speak. Spanish is a doddle - just add 'o' or 'a' to the end of a word (you can choose which sounds right). Serbo-Croat is more tricky so you might need another beer for that.

Buen Camino!

 

Kiwi-family

{Rachael, the Mama of the family}

Time of past OR future Camino

walking every day for the rest of my life

• Aug 9, 2012

• #6

julie said:

Hi Gerard

Perhaps you could try putting your teeth in before you smile

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I read this before chuckling my way to bed last night. I woke up still smiling this morning! Must be something about the DownUnder humour.

 

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steinhoj

Member

• Aug 10, 2012

• #7

The wine is also really cheap in Spain... and one needs wine to "cook dinner".