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Glad to see Coop is still hosting his wonderful holiday meals. But am so sorry I won't be there. Not only is the food very good, but friends I have had for years are always there along with new people I always wish I had time to visit. Evil, if you stop in, please say hello to Dick, the former CIA AirAmerica pilot, and Rad, the well known retired Marine. Special people. Enjoy! Little Roy

If you succeed...... Do it again! Little Roy

Neil, if my math is right, that was 29 years ago. I started coming here 24 years ago and have been here during many Cobra Golds. The servicemen I have met have made me very proud. They have many restrictions and they all look after each other. Once I saw one start to be obnoxious, but all his buddies calmed him down and there was no trouble. Little Roy

Thanks for the photo, VP. I just printed it and will frame and hang it! Little Roy

I selected my e-mail name of "laffnliv" many years ago and have retained it through adventures with webtv, msn, verizon, and now gmail. The name suits me. At the bottom of each of my posts you will see, "I don't want to grow up." These philosophies have served me well. And I have been happily retired now for well over 24 years. The adventures continue. Little Roy

That would really mess up my concentration! And my ability to walk. Little Roy

......and in the forties, and the thirties. I know. I was there. Little Roy

Have been receiving SS for 21 years. Have never been asked to complete a survey. Maybe it's my baby blue eyes.....? Little Roy

Get one with batteries. TIT I have had mine for over three years and haven't replaced the batteries yet. Actually, the mobile phone idea works fine. Uh...you posted this in the "Secure" forum....? Little Roy

Thanks for the warning. Little Roy

Please see my post on the Expat Issues thread below. Little Roy

I think one should be very careful in getting involved with this project. Given the current political climate I can see the potential for many criticisms leveled by rather....uh....sensitive government types. For instance, how do you handle the bar activity? Or the ladyboy issues. Or the crime? Objective reporting could not be possible. Or will this be a Thai version of Fawlty Towers? Even that would be ripe for criticism as the Thais wouldn't understand the humor. And,....what is this company with the name Blast Films up to really? That name is enough to make anyone wary. Little Roy

I have used this service many times, including renewing my passport. Very fast and courteous. And saves a time consuming trip to BKK. A greatly appreciated service. Little Roy

Yes, Martin, I understand you are looking for advice. But the advice may come from people who have been scammed but don't know it. Go slowly, my friend. I would trust a large chain jewelry store in the States before I would trust Thai "gemologist"...or whatever. Little Roy

.....and so you get the work done, and then discover that the stones were switched. What do you do then? Make accusations? And the shop will deny, deny, deny. As a farang in Thailand what do you think will happen? (I know I am being negative and facetious, Martin,...but you know how it is.) Little Roy

The buttons are working just fine now. Thanks, Martin. Little Roy

Martin, no problem with being redirected, but...logged in today for the first time in two days and find I can't use 'greenies' or 'reds'. In some threads it's like I had already 'voted', but obviously I had not. Would this be a part of the problem? Little Roy

And...what about the vendors on the "foot path" running from Mikes Shopping Mall all the way to Walking Street? Little Roy

Am interested in hearing what info is developed during his...uh....interrogation, and...confession....maybe...? Little Roy

Enjoyed Tops very much over the years. And over most of those years there have been rumors about it's coming demise. Will be interesting to see if will actually close down this time. I also recall the stories about the old Nova Lodge being torn down. It was sold and re-branded, but it's still there....I think. Certainly all that prime real estate on the north side of Pattaya Klang from Beach Rd. to Second Rd. will be developed one day. But...the 'when and what' is to be determined...... Kinda sad....in a way..... Little Roy

So, Martin, you are shaken,.....but not stirred? (uh...sorry but I couldn't resist) Little Roy

Stop self-diagnosing, Martin, and get your ass to a doc. It sounds pretty serious! Little Roy

The "Family" has amazing influence. Otherwise the folks who cleaned up Phuket (some) would have landed on the "Family" by now. But we can only hope........? Little Roy

Thanks for the pics. Friends had reported flooding which made me curious. I'm sure Beach Rd. was a disaster as usual. So now the local government Mafia will spend more money "fixing " the flooding problem......again. And around it goes. It's worse now than when I first came to Pattaya in '93. Little Roy

I hope the party will be a very happy one! I remember Da well from when she worked at FLB and then Secrets. That was maybe 10 or so years ago. When she was a hostess she was very....uh....friendly. Nice lady. Little Roy