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I got bloody drenched yesterday. Set off in a light drizzle to go 1 KM on the bike, it was pouring down 100m later and it took me a bit further to find someplace to stop and get out of it. Spent the next 20 minutes under an awning. Quite amazed that the Thais seem to just carry on as much as normal,although rather dangerous as those on bikes are blind. My prize goes to the old man who seemed to be maintaining his cigarette as well as riding with his feet up.

Now now petal, take it easy. You just ignore mine there's a nice little boy.

I got you to fix your error, and the only person I insulted was myself. Which other boards are you talking of? No this isn't the highlight, just a routine prior to having a swim and then a massage with extras. That should cover the morning. Don't let my little jibes distress you.

Which photo is that....................... Sorry I am being a cunt, they are all exactly the same!

Angela Lansbury.

My, how a thread diversifies. My pool needs pumping out again. quite a long steady rainfall here yesterday around 4-6pm, and in the morning. I'll take a ride ino town later and see if there are any effects.

How about intent?The police did not get up that morning with the intention of killing anyone. The terrorists got up with the intention of killing, maiming, creating widows, widowers and carnage, invalids and broken hearts.

Yes of course, I now now very well where Tigglebitties Bar is.I just don't know where Na Kluea is any more.

Aha, so that area is Na Kluea, not to be confused with Na Kluea on the other side of North Rd.

Then learn to discriminate between what are extremely unfortunate accidents, and acts of clear terrorism. Had the initial acts of terrorism not occurred, the unfortunate killing of Menezes would not have happened.

Glad to hear it...... Michael Jackson's doctor might be available soon, or not.

Victor Mature.

Well the TGF's brother has been warned his factory will likely close due to expected floods and he will be laid off. I think the factory is Phatum Thani area. He has also moved some belongings onto the bed in his room. I think he will regret those payments if the layoff is too long, but had to have a new car! Joe, yes I think it was Friday's presentation where my TGF was unimpressed, but then she always had a soft spot for Mark, as he was quietly and politely spoken. She thinks Yingluck is overly concerned regarding her appearance, non of which is as silly as praying to rain gods. Last night Yingluck seemed to get confused over the emergency number, a rather complicated 1111! It was all very clever to build a few dams but drainage seems to have been overlooked, surely that wasn't Thaksin!

Whose is it?

So obviously the 4 extremists aim was to perpetuate extremism to kill more innocents.So they got what they wanted. Why aren't you railing against them, they caused mayhem and misery for such a large number. You are focussing on an unfortuante incident involving the security forces and one innocent person, in effect, an accident. Apparently strapping explosives to yourself and blowing limbs off people on London transport is not the major issue to you.

He is a qualified medical Doctor too you know.

oh yes...Richard Burton.

Slight side track. My TGF watched Yingluck on TV recently doing a talk on the flooding situation. She was not impressed. She said when Yingluck talked it was indecisive, unclear and non-specific, unlike her predecessor, Mark, who she said spoke well in Thai (and English too of course). I would be very interested to have some fluent falang explain this to me. Has Thailand reverted to a less open style of government?

Well sadly the days of flying Concorde from London to New York and arriving before you left are gone. Luggage in Moscow!

Wow a quick reply... but 21 days is a long duration but possible for salmonella.I also see you can be a carrier for 12 weeks beyond that so perhaps calling your employer neurotic was harsh. I recall getting into a foetal position to try and ease my cramps... no fun. I had a recent infection from within the UK, in Thailand I seem to never have a problem, but the memories make me cautious.

It's called relativity, only Einstein and Steven Hawking are smart enough to understand it. But trust me on this, timewise, the USA is well behind nearly the whole world.

Yes but how long were you actually unwell? The nuerotic requirements of your employer were one thing, my experiences of regular food poisoning is 4-5 days misery with perhaps a few residual cramps after that for a few more days.The pork satay, ensure you see it on the grill for while and all is fine, flies or not. All my periods of ailment came from food prepared out of sight, in a kitchen, in a restaurant.

Agreed, I would not want a balcony if I had children. Then school location needs to be in your considerations. I am resident in Pattaya area, but not the darkside. I did live over there for 3 years in a rented house though, and it left me feeling it was an area rotting on it's feet. Higher crime and awful traffic during rush hour to get to say Sukhumvit, there are very nice developments further East, but you increase the driving distances. I think you are right considering Jomtiem, but also areas to the North (Nongkhret Yai, Nong Plalai), or South, (Hua Yai and Phoenix ) there are higher end developments that make an old Chockchai estate on Khao Talo look like a barrio.

You decided on a house already? A Condo is likely to be more central and can be 100% in your own name. I would always suggest renting for year or two before jumping in. It gives you a base to use while really searching and comparing. Some people don't take to living here, easier to leave when all you own is a suitcase. Your personal circumstances might alter, suddenly you have a wife, mother in law and a few kids Location becomes more of a consideration. There is also alternatives to the darkside, most of which is deteriorating fast as a desirable place to live.

Yes and I was working with touch screens donkeys years ago etc etc, where are you going with this?Marconi invented the Ipad?