BigusDicus

Chicken and waffles. They do it different in London !!!

Phone does nice pics. Looking forward to more of your report. Thank you!

https://www.wsj.com/articles/dollar-towers-above-rivals-posing-fresh-threats-to-financial-markets-11566126002?mod=hp_lead_pos6 Dollar Towers Above Rivals, Posing Fresh Threats to Financial Markets A strong dollar can hurt earnings, commodities and developing economies One key driver of the dollar’s gains has been the relative strength of the U.S. economy. PHOTO: PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY EMIL LENDOF/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL; PHOTOS: ISTOCK

While we are on the subject of dogs....

https://www.wsj.com/articles/pound-falls-against-dollar-amid-brexit-fears-11564417029?tesla=y&mod=article_inline Pound Falls Against Dollar Amid Brexit Fears Sterling’s sharp drop precipitated in part by new polls showing gains for Conservative Party, say analysts A stack of British one pound coins sit on an arrangement of U.S. dollar banknotes. The pound’s latest drop added to the currency’s declines since former Prime Minister Theresa May said

https://www.wsj.com/articles/swiss-central-bank-fires-warning-shot-on-currency-11564406799?mod=hp_lead_pos4 ECONOMY CENTRAL BANKS Swiss Central Bank Fires Warning Shot on Currency Swiss franc strengthens as investors anticipate U.S. and European rate cuts Weekly change in average sight deposits at the Swiss National BankSource: Refinitiv .billion Sw

I no longer eat toast....

A new documentary by Cameron Crowe about David Crosby: Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash (& Young), etc. Have not see it. Couple of our friends have - say it is very good. My first big concert was Led Zeppelin. The second was Crosby, Stills & Nash - Neil Young showed up half way through. Cameron Crowe directed the movie Almost Famous (and a few others) and a Showtime series called Roadies, two of my favorites! https://www.wsj.com/articles/david-crosby-remember-my-name-review-looking-back-on-a-life-intensely-lived-11563480253 ‘David Crosby: Remember My Name

Recently watched the 2nd season of Bad Blood. Much more sophisticated writing, production values, etc. Still nothing great but I enjoyed it much more than the 1st season. Watchable!

Most countries that sell product offshore want a weak currency. https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-president-trump-finally-getting-a-weaker-dollar-11562583605 Is President Trump Finally Getting a Weaker Dollar? The U.S. currency has slipped from recent highs, and analysts say it may be in for a steady decline A bank employee in Mexico City making adjustments on a board that displays the exchange rate between the Mexican peso and U.S.

Excellent analysis!

I must admit "scarpered" is a new word to me. Then again, I have led a sheltered life....

I stayed at the Merlin 10-12 times over a 2-3 year period. Associated with 20-25 diffident guys, mainly US Navy or contractors. Do not recall any of us ever having to pay a joiner fee. Never booked directly, always handled by someone within the group. Was told we received the "Navy special rate". Memory is it was around $25-27/nt including breakfast. Was a nice hotel, bit frayed at the edges. All were disappointed when they closed. We migrate to Flipper Lodge on Soi 8 for a few years...

I do not recall a joiner fee at the Merlin? Stayed at the Montien next door once for a couple days, joiner fee of 500 baht.

Yes, a low dollar is bad for those who travel/live abroad. But it is good for most American businesses. And that is what is important. Inconvenient for some of us, but good for the country.

There you go. Generally speaking women can be caty to other women, much meaner than men....then again it could have been a simple mistake. Regardless I am sure you too walk proudly!