Namaste to all from Kami Sherpa.

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Kami Sherpa

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Namaste to all!

Namaste is the traditional Nepali greeting which means, "I salute to the God within you."

Let me introduce myself to you. I am Kami Sherpa. I am the owner of Himalayan Imports. I have almost 70 years experience with khukuris. I have lived all my life in Nepal except for a few years when I lived mostly in India while I was serving as a Gurkha Rifleman in the Indian Army. I run Himalayan Imports Shop 2 and have a limited partnership in shop 1.

I have eight children living. My wife, Dali, died much too young with heart disease. I never remarried and raised the children by myself.

My daughter, Yangdu, and my jwai (son-in-law), Bill Martino, have told me of this forum although I am not really sure what it is. I have never sat at a computer in my life and this message comes to you from Nepal, via phone, and will be translated into English by Yangdu. Bill's Nepali is too poor to depend on.

But Bill tells me fine men come to this forum and they are interested in learning about khukuris, kamis, Gurkhas and Nepal. I hope that I will be able to give you some information about these things. Bill thinks I am the first Gurkha to post on this forum. I don't know.

I am scheduled to arrive in Reno on September 4, going through Bangkok and Los Angeles if God is willling. This will be my third journey to America and I am looking forward to it and to meeting all of you.

I will try to bring a nice surprise, I think, for people looking for bargain khukuris. I am working on this project right now and should have all information available for you when I arrive.

Until we meet again on this forum, I say Namaste to you all. We say this both meeting and departing.

Kami Sherpa

[This message has been edited by Kami Sherpa (edited 13 August 1999).]
 
Namaste, Kami, and welcome. Your character and spirit of good will has already been established by your work, daughter, and son-in-law.

Now then: at least when I go crazy, Doc, I know where to go to find plenty of company. LOL

Correction: make that plenty of GOOD company.


[This message has been edited by Rusty (edited 13 August 1999).]
 
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Osiyo Dtohitsu Kami Sherpa.
( Hello, Are you well?)
We are all looking forward to your
trip to America.

You got that right Rusty.Lots of Good Company.
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>>>>---¥vsa---->®
The civilized man sleeps behind locked doors in the city while the naked savage sleeps (with a knife) in a open hut in the jungle.
 
Namaste Kami Sherpa, I look forward to your visit sir and I want to wish you a safe journey.
 
Kami may be here on the 2nd of Sept. He is still playing with his itinerary.

I think everybody will get a kick out of him. My guess is we will see some of the old Gurkha spirit shining through, old timer that he is.

Uncle Bill
 
Just had a thought,what are everybodies thoughts about going to live chat a couple of evenings when Kami Sherpa gets here? I know you can make your own chatroom at Angel Fire and there are others. I think it would make for a fun evening.
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Bill P
 
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Bill P. for me personally the chats generally go way to fast,but I like to set in anyway.
The Great Big problem is they are usually in a place I can't go with my webtv. That's the biggest problem of not having a real computer.
I think that I can get in on Angelfire.
I know I can get in on Beseen.com and I think it is the same deal.
Whatever everyone decides is okay by me though.


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>>>>---¥vsa---->®
The civilized man sleeps behind locked doors in the city while the naked savage sleeps (with a knife) in a open hut in the jungle.
 
Welcome to the forum Kami Sherpa "Namaste" I hope all goes well on your trip here. I would be very fortunate to meet you in person, and hope that it will be possible. Looking forward to hearing from you. --- Best of Health and Happiness.
 
Namaste, Kami Sherpa. Like the others who have posted before me, I am looking forward to your visit and to learning more about the fascinating world of khukuris, kamis, Gurkhas and Nepal in general.



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Cheers,

--+Brian+--

 
Namaste. This is exciting. I hope it is such for Kami on his third trip.
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Namaste to you Kami Sherpa. We all look forward to your visit and information like dry sponges.

Blue Skies and Stay Safe!!

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Greg


 
Namaste, Kami Sherpa. Thank you for bringing Khukuris to the United States. I think your visits here are a very good thing. I wish you good health and a safe journey.

Bill has made this forum a very special place, and your message is a real treat for me to read. I especially enjoy the history and traditions associated with your Khukuris.
 
A live chat is not going to work I don't think. Kami's English is just about as good as my Nepali -- and that ain't good. But Kami can read and write English a little without a dictionary in hand. I cannot do the same in Nepali. I have to have the dictionary or I'm totally lost. In Nepal I had a little pocket size Nepali -English dictionary that went with me everywhere.

Yangdu will have to interpret the messages for Kami, then interpret reply so I think there may be a delayed response in the forum when he gets here. Three people to do the job of one due to language barrier. But we will get it done one way or the other.

Thanks for all the kind response. I know that Kami will be a bit surprised and most appreciative.

Uncle Bill
 
Namaste Kami Sherpa. I can't wait until you get here. You hold so much for us to learn. I wiah you a good and safe trip here. I certainly hope you enjoy yourself.

Also, be proud of your daugther and son-in-law. They are a great and helpful pleasure to deal with. I could not name two nicer people.

Anyways looking forward to your visit.

Namaste

thanks and take care
collin
 
Namaste.Fine men do come here.From what I hear,you`ll do to ride the river with.Glad that your stick floated this way.I owe you a report.

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Kia Ora from New Zealand Kami Sherpa

Wishing you a safe journey,and looking forward to seeing some more great khukris.
 
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