BigusDicus

I have a friend whose company sells memory and other computer components. They have offices worldwide. She is suddenly having trouble getting hard drives. Apparently a significant portion of them are manufactured in Thailand.

Okay guys, per my official itinerary: Aircraft Airbus Industrie A340-500

I believe Thai Air does use the A380 on the LAX/BKK trip. Each seat has individual LCD screens, many movies/TV Shows, and games to choose from.

Thai Air is a decent airlines and the only nonstop service from the US west coast. Have flown the nonstop many times since they began service several years ago. 18 hours going, 15 coming back (last year my flight had good tailwinds, just under 14 hours coming back). Flights have departed on time every trip. Other carriers options usually add several hours each way and require changing planes, sitting around an airport, sometimes going through security again Until last year I always purchased tickets from Thai Air direct. Last years I came across a service called CheapOAir. Saved me $200-300. Recently I have been using Kayak.com. They search every airline, list the flight info and several vendors like Vayama.com, Expedia.com, etc. with links to each site. Last night I purchased a ticket for $1157.00 R/T (Leaving mid Nov, return the second week of Dec)including all taxes and service fees from Vayama. They have consistently offered the lowest price. Although a few weeks ago when I began seriously tracking prices both Expedia and Travelocity were only $10 and 20 more. I would have purchased through Expedia for the extra $10 because I a good relationship with them. But last night they both showed $150 more. Last night Thai Air was over $1600 direct! Last night I paid $1157, today it shows $1210. I have seen the prices raise and lower with approximately $150 variables. Seem to get higher towards the weekend and lower back down Sun/Mon. I have no relationships or financial interests in any of the companies above. In my opinion Thai Air is the best option for LAX to BKK. $1210 Economy Thai Airways LAX 9:30p BKK 7:30p BKK 6:30a LAX 7:20p 18h 00m0 14h 50m0 details pin share 6 sites Vayama $1210Orbitz $1228Cheaptickets $1228Thaiairwaysusa $1228Check:TravelocityExpedia

I have used Ambien for years. My doctor recommended it. Said it was initially developed for travelers. I get on the plane, let them feed me, take the pill and have a glass of wine. Wake up 5-6 hours later, eat again, another pill, sleep another 4-5 hours. I find it good for resetting my body clock for jet lag. Take one pill the first couple of nights to sleep.

When I travel I do not necessarily want my clients and friends to know I am out of town. For me it is not so much the speed (as in fast), but the consistency of the signal. I do not usually need to download really large files. But I do need a strong, consistent signal. I make many 'Internet' calls (VOIP) and some Skype. If the signal is weak, inconsistent the calls can be garbled, with interference, or dropped.

Has anybody stayed at the Haven since they have redone their rooms? Their website says says 'safety deposit box". In the room? I am wondering how good their Internet is? Has anybody used it?

Does he speak from experience

What really happened with the satellite? http://www.wimp.com/nasasatellite/ http://www.wimp.com/nasasatellite/

A Catholic girl went to confession and said to the priest, "I'm pregnant." He asked, "How did this happen, my child?" She said, "I think it must be the second coming." The priest, shocked by this reply asked, "What makes you think it's the second coming?". She replied, "Because I swallowed the first one........"

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My daughter begs to differ. "Water Polo is the toughest there is". She and her teamates joke about what a bunch of wimps the Boys Football Team is compared to them. On a serious note, water polo players really are tough. A few motnhs back a brief conversation with a CPO in charge of recruiting SEALS from the Navy and Marines. "We look for endurance,tenacity,and integrity: former Water Polo & La Crosse players seem to do the best......."

A group of guys lived and died for their Saturday morning round of golf. One got transferred to another city. It wasn't the same without him. A new woman joined their Club. She overheard the guys talking about their golf round. She said, "You know, I used to play on my golf team in college and I was pretty good. Would you mind if I joined you next week?" The three guys looked at each other. Not one of them wanted to say 'yes', but she had them on the spot. Finally, one man said it would be okay, but they would be starting early -- at 6:30 a.m. He figured the early tee-time would discourage her. The woman said this may be a problem, and asked if she could be up to 15 minutes late. They rolled their eyes, but said okay. She smiled and said, "Good, I'll be there at 6:30 or 6:45." She showed up at 6:30 sharp, and, playing right-handed, beat all three of them with an eye-opening two-under-par round. She was fun and a pleasant person, and the guys were impressed. Back at the clubhouse, they congratulated her and invited her back the next week. She smiled, and said, "I'll be there at 6:30 or 6:45." The next week she again showed up at 6:30 sharp. Only this time, she played left-handed. The three guys were incredulous as she still beat them with an even par round, despite playing with her off-hand. They were totally amazed. They couldn't figure her out. She was again very pleasant and didn't seem to be purposely showing them up. They invited her back again, but each man harbored a burning desire to beat her. The third week, the guys had their game faces on. But this time, she was 15 minutes late, which made the guys irritable. This week the lady again played right-handed, and narrowly beat all three of them. The men mused that her late arrival was due to petty gamesmanship on her part. However, she was so gracious and so complimentary of their strong play, they couldn't hold a grudge. Back in the clubhouse, all three guys were shaking their heads. This woman was a riddle no one could figure out. They had a couple of beers, and finally, one of the men asked her point blank, "How do you decide if you're going to golf right-handed or left-handed?" The lady blushed, and grinned. "That's easy," she said. "When my Dad taught me to play golf, I learned I was ambidextrous. I like to switch back and forth. When I got married after college, I discovered my husband always sleeps in the nude. From then on, I developed a silly habit. Right before I left in the morning for golf practice, I would pull the covers off him. If his you-know-what was pointing to the right, I golfed right-handed; if it was pointed to the left, I golfed left-handed." The guys thought this was hysterical.. Astonished at this bizarre information, one of the guys shot back, "But what if it's pointing straight up?" She said, "Then, I'm fifteen minutes late."

How is it any less demeaning than having sex with someone you dislike for money? Personally I would prefer to walk in a circle for a bunch of leering fools than drop to my knees and have to service them

91 people eaten by the crocs? Yikes?

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I have never brought my wife to Pattaya. One day I would like have her accompany me to Thailand. Probably would keep her in Bangkok and Phuket, maybe a couple of days in Pattaya. She knows that on occasion I am a bad boy (but only on days ending in y). She accepts it. I do my best not to rub it in her face. Unfortunately she is not bi, has no interest in joining me on any of my adventures. I occasionally take her to Costa Rica where she will spend a few days or a week with me on the front or back end of my trip. That leaves me a few days to enjoy the local sights and pleasures without her. Rule of Thumb: Unless she is very extremely bi and at least more than a little twisted she will not enjoy watching you interact with other girls. Even if you do not sleep with the others, she will not enjoy it. They always say they do not mind - but they do. They may not think they will - but they will. You would be traveling a longs ways and spending serious money...... Of course there are always exceptions to the rule, but yours or mine will never be the exception. Try taking her out to a local venue and see if she is comfortable with your interaction. That will tell you quite a bit.

A modern day cowboy had spent many days crossing the North Dakota prairies without water. His horse had already died of thirst. He's crawling along the dusty ground, certain that he has breathed his last breath, when all of a sudden he sees an object sticking out of the ground several yards ahead of him. He crawls to the object, pulls it out of the ground and discovers what looks to be an old briefcase. He opens it and out pops a genie. But this is no ordinary genie. She is wearing an IRS ID badge and a dull grey dress. There's a calculator in her pocketbook. She has a pencil tucked behind one ear. 'Well, cowboy,' says the genie..You know how I work....You have three wishes.' 'I'm not falling for this.' said the cowboy... 'I'm not going to trust an IRS genie.' 'What do you have to lose? You've got no transportation and it looks like you're a goner anyway!' The cowboy thinks about this for a minute and decides that the genie is right. 'OK!, I wish I were along-side a lush spring with plenty of food and drink.' ***POOF*** The cowboy finds himself beside the most beautiful spring he has ever seen and he is surrounded with jugs of wine and platters of delicacies. 'OK, cowpoke, what's your second wish.' 'My second wish is that I was rich beyond my wildest dreams.' ** *POOF*** The cowboy finds himself surrounded by treasure chests filled with rare gold coins and precious gems. 'OK, cowpuncher, you have just one more wish. Better make it a good one!' After thinking for a few minutes, the cowboy says... 'I wish that no matter where I go, beautiful women will want and need me.' ***POOF*** He was turned into a tampon. Moral of the story: If the U.S. government offers to help you, there's going to be a string attached.

JOHNNY'S WIFE This guy, Johnny, is sitting at home alone when he hears a knock on the front door. There are two sheriff's deputies there; he asks if there is a problem. One of the deputies asks if he is married, and if so, can he see a picture of his wife. The guy says "sure " and shows him a picture of his wife. The sheriff says, "I'm sorry sir, but it looks like your wife's been hit by a truck." The guy says, "I know, but she has a great personality, is an excellent cook and lets me play golf whenever I want to!"

"Keyboard Tourettes", you have coined an excellent phrase. Thank you. I am stealing it! BTW, clean for a month. Good for you, stick with it.

Aw come on....where is your sense of style

Perhaps you are right. Something occurs to me though. For years I have said to friends I could care less for sexy lingerie, "just does not excite me, but I like it because it excites them". What I mean is: Lingerie really does not do much for me. I like the babe, not the wrapping. However: I have noticed over the years that lingerie seems to excite the girls themselves. Excites them and gives them a confidence and a boldness. Which can be very appealing. Perhaps dressing well gives us guys a confidence.............and there is no doubt that chicks, generally speaking appreciate a confident man.