My Three-Day Vow of Silence: PFTB
In which Steve Rosse tells a story about trying to shut up.
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FAQ:
1) "What's the name of that theme song?" It's called "Whatever," performed by Trevor Fisher and The Special Ones.
2) "Why are there so many lighters on the beach?" Ninety percent of the plastic trash in the oceans comes from city streets. A dog knocks over a trash can, the trash goes in the gutter, the gutter goes to a sewer, the sewer goes to a river, the river goes to the sea. The sea grinds most of it up into microparticles, but lighters are made to hold compressed gas; they are enormously strong and durable. They'll float around for years and never even lose their bright colors. Most of the lighters I find were probably used by street food vendors in Yangon to light their charcoal braziers.
3) "Aren't you afraid of tsunamis?" There has never been a tsunami on Turtle Beach and there never will be one. Tsunamis are only dangerous in shallow water; it's very, very deep right offshore here. That's one reason the turtles like it here.
4) "What if Turtle Beach becomes overdeveloped?" Very little chance of that, and if it happens it will because they finally build the international airport in Phang Nga. But even then, the geology of the place is against development. Even if they someday revoke the protected status of the national park, it will still be too deep to anchor a boat here, so no yachts, no speed boats, no long-tail boats. No jet skis or parasailing. Also, we are not in a bay, protected by headlands, like any tourist beach you can name. Six months out of every year the wind comes off the sea like a freight train. In two years I've paid twice to have my front doors repaired; they were literally blown off their hinges.
5) Why do you keep touching your face? I have pretty good OCD, and one of my compulsions is to touch my nose, mouth, chin, ears, eyebrows, and hair when I'm stressed or excited. I also repeat words and phrases. At the moment I'm big into "typically..." Between 2003 and 2007 I was housebound with social anxiety disorder. I suffer from insomnia and stress-related vertigo. Just a few of the quaint, endearing things that make Steve Rosse the relatable Everyman that he is.
6) "Steve, you're a narcissist." Yeah, I say as much in almost every video. I was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder when I was seventeen years old. I am an only child of a single parent, so narcissism is page one in the DSM. That's why you won't ever see anybody else on this channel. No meet-ups with other vloggers, no interviews, no walk-n-talks on crowded streets or in markets. It's always just Steve, alone in some deserted place, so that the focus always remains on Steve. But thanks for that facile and ill-informed diagnosis, Doctor Obvious. Are you going to send me a bill for all that insight?
7) "Steve, sometimes you react aggressively to comments." No shit, Sherlock?
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'Old age is a privilige that many people do not get'!
Hello Steve, I'm the guy who showed up at your doorstep during your 3 days-vow of silence. We are on our way back to Bkk now, and, yes, I contemplated going back to Thai Muang to say hello again but we finally went East on our way back. There was no disappointment because all I wanted anyway was to say hello, shake your hand and see with my own eyes the beach that I've seen a hundred times on your videos. I got to do all three, so life is good. I will do another, longer road trip to the south and maybe then we'll share a cup of coffee. Take care P Sa-teef.
My Turtle Beach is not one specific place but the ability to travel anywhere I want around Asia at any time I like. I can socialise or not at my discretion, and spending extended time at places gives a good insight into the social constructs and meeting people with genuine smiles. And shorts and shirt lifestyle is also an important aspect of my Turtle Beach
My condolences to you for your cousin Dave
Putting the "show" in show business Steve........ Don't ever change 🥂
(Im)patiently waiting for the launch of Beach Combing With Steve Rosse 😁
@TurtleBeachThailand
3 ай бұрын
It's there! Beachcombing on Turtle Beach, Thailand!
Memories and respect are always important. It’s unfortunate how quickly it all fades away.
Thinking about your cousin Dave. I lost my cousin who I was close to a few years ago. He was a way better man than I. They say only the good die young. Maybe those of us still around are just being given the chance to still redeem ourselves. Happy to see you Steve each week. Keep the great content coming.
@JohnArmstrong_
3 ай бұрын
The Spanish version of "the good die young" is it's converse, "Weeds never die" (Mala hierba nunca muere)
Thank for the video. I would have stayed for the story. I think others would have also.
Thanks for the visit Steve-O! I enjoyed it!
As an ex member of the RAF I was surprised to have one of my old sqns included in your video. 72 sqn the badge contains a Swift, and the motto is or was "Swift to react".
Once again, another excellent vid. Thanks. for making my week, just a tad better.
Speaking of heat rash....I just got back from Thailand which was shit hot.We went to the local Talay Sap(recreational lake) 2days before I left and had to drive home with damp shorts). Anyway I got home to Irland. and the day I arrived back I had a rash on my butt cheeks which was spreading down my legs.. Caution don't do as I did and self diagnose from Google.My self diagnosis was Lukemia.😂.I eventually made it to the doctor and was diagnosed with Candida,a fungal infection.The equivalent of 6,000 baht was required for doctor and meds.. Thankfully clearing up now very quickly
Great vid and narrative. Nice to see some interaction with the locals.
This was a very good video.. love the interactions.. keep them coming…
The story of the swiftlets reminds me of the swallows (same ‘branch’ of bird) that built nests against the walls of houses (close to the roof). They supposedly used mud, not sure if saliva was involved. It was said that spring was coming, when the swallows arrived from warmer locations. Unfortunately, I have not seen any swallows for years now, and I assume present buildings are not suitable anymore for them to build nests. Worse still, maybe people did not want the birds to build nests against the walls, and took measures.
Thanks Steve. Glad to know I’m not the only one who talks to himself 😂
Today’s video was a joy, loved the interruptions! Don’t stress about editing.
That was a nice act of kindness for you to break your silence to help that young lady... hope she finds some help.. cheers Steve
Love starting my day with a cup of coffee and conversation with Steve.😊☕️ Stay cool brother.
Condolences for your families loss. 🙏 take care Steve
Good morning ,Steve. Have a good day.)
G-Day Steve, on the fun run count me out! I have a sick leg,,, I think talking to your self is an age thing buddy! The problem is when you argue with yourself and lose. 555
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Get well soon.
@gordontickle1673
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve, life in the old dog yet mate! 555
Thank you Steve, for always make me smile....warm regards from cold Holland, Leon
Great video - again. Love your outlook and musings on life in general. Long may you continue!
I loved the interaction with the locals. I also like the story about the swiftlet nest. I found myself researching this delicacy.
10 day Vipassana courses offer an opportunity for a deeper insight. There are centres all over Thailand. Costs nothing (donation only)
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
I didn't last two days. Ten days is waaaay out of the question.
@JohnArmstrong_
3 ай бұрын
Not to mention, we would miss a show😊
@margaretgiudice7698
3 ай бұрын
Hi @Tb-gi4ro, I went on a 10 day Vipassana course in Australia about 9 years ago and loved it. On the 10th day when everyone speaks again as part of reintegrating back into the normal world, I initially found it a bit of a struggle to start speaking again. The course was quite a profound experience.
@TB-gi4ro
3 ай бұрын
@@margaretgiudice7698 absolutely! I’ve been on a couple in Thailand… simultaneously the most difficult and rewarding experiences of my life. I would say that last day when everyone starts talking again is better than taking ecstasy! 😊
Very humerous, and tongue in cheek Steve , without you even trying too much.
Peace, and Love dear Steve and have a very, very long and Happy Life with no misery in old age, I am 67 now until Nov. 12th✌💝💥🏝♏☮ moved 25 years ago from great Boulder, CO, and from Koh Samui for 12 years to Nakhon Sawan with my present Thai Wife. Steve you are a wonderful Artist and do great work. My son from my first wife moved from Boulder to Delray Beach, Florida and sells art he makes for his livelihood.
@davidlist7507
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Steve, Peace
Thanks Steve. Just love the corny jokes at the end of your Friday videos. I have never been to Hooters in my life. Be Kind Rewind the best message. Please be careful of bird poop falling onto you
For those who think Thailand is not hot, I live North Thailand , its was 109F yesterday
@212Roger
3 ай бұрын
I hear Chiang Mai is brutal. 🥵
@JohnArmstrong_
3 ай бұрын
Lampang was reported as 113°F on Tuesday. In northern Lampang Province, it was only 104
@thomasjohnrobinson4658
3 ай бұрын
Only !@@JohnArmstrong_
That was an inciteful responce from those two Ex-pat's. Anyway, lousy commute, Las Cruces to Fort Bliss. A long commute to a job I hated would take my mind to dark places. Glad you found Turtle Beach.
I’m a team captain of a traveling running squad, too bad you are late Steve as we were idle in the area around the 27th-28th but we found a new competition in the north a few days ago. We also own a huge cannabis store in Phuket but just signed Bangkok Pat to do all our advertising for the next year, $100k baht a month.
@JohnArmstrong_
3 ай бұрын
Good choice because B Pat will find pictures of what your shop looked like in the seventies, a couple of Thai Sticks from the same era and a few cats. If anyone is still awake, it will boost sales. Just kidding B Pat, I watch you too.
Love you, Steve. Miss you today. Till nxt week.
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Mark. Be well.
I am still looking for my Turtle Beach but where ever it is, I want it to be Turtle Beach-esque. My condolences for the loss of your cousin.
Btw our names are Francois (I'm french) and Apichaya
Love you Steve🎉
Glad you made it through 72 hours of in incommunicado! Sounds like you have a better understanding of your complex character. I always proofread my comments on your content at least 5 times to avoid a visit from the Grammar police.
Nice shirt Steve.😉
Doing a fun run in that heat wouldn't be fun at all. Should be called the not fun run. 💯🤬
Thats one fine shirt steve
I had to pause after you said social anxiety disorder. Dude. I totally feel you. I'm significantly better these days, but someone standing that close to me ... I'd be *compelled* to deal with them to get my space back.
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Right? But I think the whole idea of social anxiety is unknown to Thais. Their rules of social interaction are so ingrained that they give them no thought. In his world he is free to squat next to me on a public beach. His beach, not mine. He's four years older than me and King of the Beach. The guy's out there all hours of the day and night meeting the returning fishermen, buying and then reselling their catch. He's a very big fish in this little pond. Lived here his whole life, never even been to Bangkok. But yeah, he was right on top of me and it made me twitchy. Oh well. Still room for improvement in Steve's psyche, I guess.
G'day Steve, FMG hat long way from Western Australia.
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Two of them, brand new, were left outside my front door by a viewer (I assume). I've never found out who left these hats, but I wear one of them every day. The other I gave to Chamnan, and I think he keeps it for special occasions.
Good job on your first attempt of editing!!!
Another great vlog
"If a Steve falls on a beach in Thailand, and no one is around to hear him, does he make a sound?
@pepelemoko01
3 ай бұрын
A 15-year-old kid rang 911 (US kid) and told the operator he has been in his room jacking off to porn hub all day. The operator said that's not a problem. The kid yells out to his mother "Hear that Mom , now get off my case!
I lost my voice for almost 2 months. Got it back for week and lost it again for another 1.5 months. I made a lot of friends during that time. LOL
Your beautiful turtle should be in the public display to raise awareness of rubbish!
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
The first Faberge Reptile, the one that was my float in the Turtle Day Parade, is on permanent exhibit in the Visitors Center of the National Park.
Good job Steve.. how’s that lady wtf 😂❤
Hat tips to the 'true love' & elephant jokes.
Always entertaining and make me laugh. 👍👍 Every 7th wave is the largest? Isn't that the finding used by Papillon to escape the French Guiana penal colony?
@JohnArmstrong_
3 ай бұрын
I notice the same thing trying to body surf in the western Pacific. When Steve said seventh wave, I thought, wow, maybe that's a thing
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
@@JohnArmstrong_ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is_the_Seventh_Wave
20 km each day is great. Leisurely riding along? Did you begin riding in Thailand or were you big on it in the States? I started riding last summer daily for the first time since I was 16, 43 years ago. I love it!
That's very nice of you to take care of this lady... I wonder, do you think she is a viewer, or does she know you in any way? 💛
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
She did not seem to know me. I have not heard anything about her since then. Which is weird, because I expected SOME viewer to say, "Oh, yeah, the lady with the face full of metal. I saw her on Phuket last week." She stands out.
@Athena_Sword
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosse It sounds like a mysterious mermaid was washed ashore on Turtle Beach. I hope she is well. You did what you could, except for wearing a shirt 😄
Your Thai is very good Sir!
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Thank you.
23:44 And it's a beach party!
18:42: A thousand words in two seconds.
Do weird things expect a weird reception.
A pack of Mallboro cigarette in Minnesota , USA now cost me $ 15 dollars plus tax. I really should move to Thailand .
I thought Steve would be murmuring to him after going to loo for the 3rd time at night but no he had much better story to tell.555
We prefer to have customers wear shirts at our pizza joint. But then again, it really depends on the customer...
✌
your cousin no longer suffering from his illness. everyone pass away sooner or later. So, be happy today.
Very rare to get a silent American
Steve, What is your new vlog called? Beachcomber Thailand or Turtle Maker?
@TurtleBeachThailand
3 ай бұрын
Beachcombing on Turtle Beach, Thailand.
Good promo :-) A bit too far away, otherwise i would have been there! If too hot just to watch :-)
I always wondered what happened to Steve Martin after he wrote Cruel Shoes. Now I know. I hate online spelling mistakes as well.
Wait ~ so what happened to the pierced woman? Mental health issues?
@TurtleBeachThailand
3 ай бұрын
I would guess, but I never saw her again. What surprises me is that so far nobody has said, "Oh, we saw her in Phuket last week..." She's very distinctive, I would have thought one of my viewers would recognize her.
Didnt u see the seinfeld episode where coffeee is NOT coffeee ?? !!! SHE WANTED U STEVE !!! SHE DID NOT WANT COFFEE !! U blew it big-time short-time !!
😊💙🤗
ห้ามรบกวน does not mean “do not be upset or disturbed”, it means “do not disturb”.
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Ah well. Chamnan did his best.
I enjoyed the couple interruptions by the locals. They seem to like "Steve the farang". We Westerners like our space and will avoid interfering with other people's solitude. I no longer reserve a seat at a cinema ahead of time. I'll wait 3-5 minutes before the movie starts and then purchase my ticket and choose my seat location from the screen which shows which seats are taken. There could be only 15-20 people watching the same movie on an afternoon, but Thais tend to choose a seat next to where someone else is sitting. despite a whole theatre with 200+ seats. I don't need to hear people munching on their popcorn, unwrapping the cyclophane off the box of gummies or looking at their phones. I want my space 555 The situation about your cousin is sad and definitely gives us "seniors" a reality check not to complain about our aches and pains (...too much).
Condolences Steve for your loss. The distractions made the video entertaining. What is the story that starts with the letter N??? Have a happy weekend.
You are naughty for not talking to your devoted fans 😂
Don't die from not speaking, soon the monks will come.. Is that you burning.
Steve it’s called QR code. IBM and Microsoft created that
I wonder what was going on with the tall Farang lady. Would her piercings alone be enough to cause concern among Thai folks? Perhaps she was having mental health issues. I have often wondered how many instances of "Farangs behaving badly" have a mental health factor as one component of the impulsiveness/ rudeness.
Pa-Pa ? Holy shit , your like mutha F--ing HEMINGWAY and shit bro !!
Dude you left us hanging. What happened to the tall farang chick?
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
No idea. She never showed up again.
13:46 If only there was a Dennys for you to go to at 4:30 AM
Which other old man Thailand vids can teach you new words? Greensward!
Hmmm…ting tong
What would you have done if Bangkok Pat showed up,would you have broken your silence lol
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Oh, hells yeah! Every time that guy mentions my name I get ten more subscribers. I'd make him coffee and offer him my wi-fi password.
@margaretgiudice7698
3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@lescline2246
3 ай бұрын
I am a long time subscriber to Bangkok Pat and can't believe he doesn't have more subscribers than he does. There is NO ONE that does more research on a topic and has more old pictures and videos than Bangkok Pat and he is such a humble likeable person. Tee Nung Krap!
Hows the line line in that Neil Diamond tune go again ?
RIP, Dave. I like you, Steve. Allow me to tell you a secret. Cholesterol is good for you and the carnivore diet cures cancer. Do with it as you like. I would enjoy watching you for a few more years ;) Thanks for another interesting video. See you next week!
Hey Steve. Do you still need aspirin? ( after your chat on grumpy old men with Tim I have bought some and can post from Perth -Western Australia
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, but some viewers brought me aspirin. Seems it's available here, but only by script!
@cathyac8545
3 ай бұрын
I have 2 boxes over 200 if you do need them. Happy to assist. Glad someone managed to get you some
If your visitors, were indeed more than casual followers, one would think they'd be aware of your previously mentioned vow. Just saying.😀
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
I only mentioned it on FB and on Tim's channel. I never mentioned it on my own channel. But the young Asian woman said, "He watches you every day." I'm not on every day. I think she was thinking I was Tim. I was misidentified as Collin Piprell this week on FB. We all look alike.
@gregwil694
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosseMaybe he just discovered you like I did and he's binge watching or maybe his admiration is so great, he's watching all your vids for his second or third round.
I want to know the end of the story of Steve and the holey (pierced) Amazonian girl…🤔
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
That was it. Never saw her again.
Steve, are you selling any art for additional income or are you just making Turtles etc. for friends and events?
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
My visa does not allow me to conduct any kind of business. They're just for fun.
So Steve , what happened with the tall farang chick ?
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
No idea. I left her waiting for her food at George's Pizza. Have not seen her around since then.
You still have the signs. Are you going to try the 3 day vow of silence again since this one got interrupted?
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Maybe. I still have the signs.
@ScooterOnHisWay2024
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosse You'll have to do Monday to Wednesday again unless you want to change that part of the signs.
รบกวน (rope-guan) not รับกวน
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Huh. Steve got it wrong. So what does "rope" mean in this phrase?
@jojojojojojo123
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosse รบกวน (rope-guan) means to disturb, bother, startle, pester, perturb, vex, irk, annoy. But mostly, most of the time, it simply means to disturb, bother.
@JoeSmith-op6qf
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosse It just means รบ is pronounced like the English word rope. You were pronouncing it as if it had the prefix รับ which usually means to accept, take or receive. It wasn't meant to be a criticism.
Any chance of extending the vow of silence? Three months would be good. 😁 Three years even better. 😁😁😁
First joke ; should have stopped there. Don't edit. I like naturality.
#1. There is a 'ZOOM' on that camera. No tutorial necessary. #2. Not every picture has to be a selfie. WHY are you on a 'social media' platform if you are engaged in a 'vow of silence'??? isn't THAT a breech of the vow in and of itself? Isn't the PURPOSE of the VOS to disengage from all of the discourse?
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
I say in this video that during the three days of my vow I did not interact on social media. Of course this video was made after the three days were over.
@BarbaraA.MertzRN-CCRN
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosse Yea, I suppose a vow of silence isn't a vow of not perusing other people's lack thereof. Does make you wonder what a vow of silence would likely sound like. White noise? Or is that racist? Is it still noise? Should it be "noise of no particular color"? Are you still allowed to bang the drums in a vow of silence? Or is it simply the vocal renditions of noise? What about snoring, for example. That's noise but not created specifically by the larynx or vocal folds specifically. Just wondering about the nitty-gritty. You know?? How do you define the silence? Must you also sit in a quiet place, for example? Perhaps you should take a vow of meditation with your vow of silence?
Steve, you should at least choose well who you are going to annoy. BKK Pat is one of the most admired and hard working KZreadr online . He obviously puts in a lot of historical research and walking on the ground all over Bangkok before he shoots a video, something you will obviously never be known for. I have always watched his presentations to the end, when I rarely even can stand watching yours for very long before I leave. You even declare yourself, seemingly with pride, to be an annoying person, which should in fact bring you to make an effort to being a better person. I am not an English speaker myself, but I make my best effort, so sorry if I made any errors in this message, but I doubt that you would forgive me anyway, since you seem to take such joy in criticizing other people rather than creating a really interesting and diverse channel as Pat has while putting so much work into it, contrary to your productions.
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
Dude, every time he mentions my name I get more subscribers. You bet I'm going to annoy him. And since you obviously dislike my product, why do you keep coming back? Why invest minutes in a paragraph-long insult? Why have you chosen to annoy me? Hmmmmmm?
@Hector5257
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosse Just wanted to let you know what it feels like. Some times it’s the only way to teach children to behave (remember that you started this)
@CautiousSpark
3 ай бұрын
Steve , keep doing what you are doing, you are helping me find my turtle beach, please don’t change 🙏
@steverosse
3 ай бұрын
@@Hector5257 Half the haters call me "old man" but you call me a child. Thanks! But I did not start this. Pat started it when he called me a "c**t."
@Hector5257
3 ай бұрын
@@steverosse Sorry, but you started it while trolling KZreadrs for the pleasure of correcting their grammar and vocabulary, as you admit yourself you do all the time (instead of concentrating on their video hard work and information).
Who wants to run in this heat? Nah.
Steve Rosse Turnip Twaddler, buy 1 get 1 free!