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I still try different hotels when in Patts. I guess I've yet to find the one place that is "home" for me on my trips to LOS. Anyway, for my March Trip, I'm currently considering either the Sunview Place on Bukhao or the Seaside Guesthouse on Soi 3. If anyone has an opinion from having stayed at one or both, I'd welcome you passing it along. Regards, ~ Pen

Absolutely stunning results, Pete. If this place doesn't go, then I have to imagine that there's no room left in Patts for a good idea, well executed. I'll be in town in a week and your place is near the top of the list of stops. ~ Pen

Yes, I just got a very proper and efficient email from them with instructions after arrival, and I had sent my reservation query a little less than 24 hours ago. Really makes you think when you run the numbers that this company is able to make a profit with what would have to be more expensive vehicles and higher gasoline expenses (due to lower mileage), and the need to have 8 - 10 customers a trip to equal the 1,200 to 1,500 baht levy the private cars and drivers charge. Yes, I understand the there is always a premium for privacy and that sense of being treated deferentially -- one only

It looks like with the girls knowing they're going to get soaked, they don swimsuit tops or heavy-duty bras under their tees or tanks. Probably a good idea as raging nipples in the mix of water fights and general chaos might be just what it would take to turn the whole thing into some sex riot (not that I would feel the need to judge ). ~ Pen

I'm going to take my maiden voyage on Bell in 13 days, and am actually looking forward to it. If it's everything everyone is saying, I think moving toward 20-24 hour a day service would put a significant dent in the business of the private car carriers who are charging 9 to 10 times as much. ~ Pen

Well, just well...wow. ~ Pen

Hi, Pete: I'm still looking forward to helping to break in a barstool or two when I get in a couple of weeks from today. Don't let the construction nightmares interrupt the dream -- if it hadn't have been Sonkran it would have likely been something else. Better that it was for a national holiday week rather than something specific to your establishment. Best regards on your openings. ~ Pen

That's interesting about it being 120,000 AA miles to get a business class ticket on Cathay. I collect my AA miles in an Alaska Airlines account since I fly Alaska a few times a year and can also deposit miles from Delta, Northwest, KLM and Air France in the account and have them all count toward elite status. Anyway, I was just able to get a Cathay business class ticket using Alaska Airlines miles (many of which were flown on American), and was only dinged for 100,000 miles. A first class ticket could have been had (if any had been available) for 140,000. Funny the currency and exchange r

Three weeks from right now, I'll be on my way to Patts in an airport taxi pickup. That night, I suspect my ass will be on a stool at Cherry Bar. Thanks for reminding me of one of the reasons why. ~ Pen

Anyone in around midday and looking to share a ride on Sunday, the 4th. ~ Pen

I'm booked into the QV in three weeks, and when I booked, Vic required 4 nights deposit. True, it's non-refundable, but it means the first $100US of my stay is paid and out of the way, and what I got in return was a quick confirmation / receipt that included full details all the way down to which room I'd be staying in. As noted above, the deposit is only a problem if you plan on blowing off the reservation. I've heard from more than a few hotel and room owners in Patts that the mongers given to making reservations at multiple properties, evidently only deciding on a winner while collecting

Pete: Major congratulations on how the place is coming together. I have been a big fan of the current FLB under Martin's stewardship, but the FLB when it was under your guiding hand was the very first place in which I set foot in Pattaya. I was made to feel at home from the first moment in the door. First impressions mean a lot, and your establishment was a great first impression of Walking Street and Patts. I'm in town 04 May and as soon as jetlag and reasonable hygiene matters allow, I'll be in to see the place firsthand. So far, it appears a fine idea has blossomed into a great

Kuranda - thanks for the post and a reminder of the coming events page. I arrive on the 4th, so I think helping to celebrate Nam's birthday and further the economy a bit at Adam's will be a wonderful start. Is there any update on the pending construction / relocation for Adam? ~ Pen

TQ2 has always been one of my favorites when I'm not hellbent on my way somewhere else specific. Thanks for the hptos to help remind me why. ~ Pen

I want, I want, I want. Any parties on the board for May yet, Adam? ~ Pen