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I do the same as BigusDicus and have never had a problem. But I know people who can't take it (Like MM they sleep walk and some see things; weird things). Always best to try it before you get on a plane. Butch suggests Melatonin, I've tried that and got a big nothing. Used a whole bottle trying to make it work. Just shows everyone one is different. I've learned that if I use it I enjoy 2 or 3 more days of my vacation (or work). I am messed up for 3 or 4 days each end of the trip if I don't use it.

Sorry TTK no desire to argue and no insinuation you have something to hide. I was trying to get you to look at this from another angle IE if it was you being asked to open your life how would you feel. Evidently you are consistant and don't see a problem with revealing this type of information. I on the other hand think we as "free" people have a right to privacy. Just because someone "accuses" someone, everyone seems to think they have a right or you have an obligation to let them examine your entire life. It is too easy to fall into this "if you have nothing to hide" trap. I for one don't give anyone much of any information mostly because it is not any of their business. So I guess I'm saying that frankly I could care less if Brady cheated or not. It is a bunch of people making loads money playing a game; I've never understood how anyone gets so involved in any of these games but it is a big business. But I am saying I understand someone not wanting to give the world their personal information.

I really don't care about most of this, however on Brady not providing his text messages and what does he have to hide I have several comments 1) he is not required to hand over his personal information for a fishing expedition. They couldn't get a court order for whatever reason. 2) handing over a portion of his text messages was not an option. He would still be accused of hiding something. 3) that means they wanted to see all of his personal messages. To his wife, kids, friends ETC. in other words stuff that is nobodies fucking business. 4) once handed over he had no control of what got released or who had access. So I would have told them to fuck off even if there was proof I didn't do it. So TTK would you be willing to expose your text messages to the world, or what do you have to hide.

i am recovering from shoulder surgery. it is going well but being one handed sucks. not much i can do at all and so much spring work neednig done.

I have a friend who is the GM of a small hotel in Pattaya. I stay at her hotel sometimes. She told me the best price was on Agoda and that she didn't have permission to even come close if I booked directly with the hotel. Seems odd but I always used them when booking that hotel.

Just a comment, it is illegal to take more than the allotted amount and most of the time they just confiscate the extra. But to say that is the worst that CAN happen is wrong. They can detain you, fine you and land your dumb butt in court if not jail. It only takes one guy having a bad day to make an issue. Also most of the time you signed a document declaring what you bring in. If you lied, it is pretty clear you knew you were breaking the law. Again 99.99% of the time no issues but don't over do it or get shitty with them.

I thought last time I was there not only was there a fee but the exchange rate for TC was lower than the rate for cash (at least lower than $100.00 bills). I quit using TC years ago because they are a PITA.

Is Jimmy out of jail? And yes I would think you could make a long list. Getting them to write you a letter might cost more than the Thai Lawyer.

I'll throw in my two cents here and I only have experience with US processing. I was told getting into the UK is more difficult. I think you need to find someone who has succcessfully processed a visitor visa and get them to tell you how they did it. I tried to get a TG a visitor visa and was not successful. I did process a fiancé visa with no problem. I don't know anyone who got a visitor visa for a single youngish Thai woman. In my case the TG in question, had a business, owned a house, owned land, had traveled to other countries and had money in the bank. I documented all of this. The application was turned down with the officer hardly looking at it. I later spent some money on an immigration lawyer in the US. I just paid him for advice. He said it is nearly impossible to get a visa for a single Thai woman. The US looks for a "compelling reason" for the applicatant to return to Thailand. He said unless you have government or royal connections; something like that you will more often than not get turned down. Face it Very few of these ladies can show a reason why they would not stay rather than come home on time. He went on to say that the embassy in Thailand turns down like 85% of the visitor visas they process. They still have trouble with over stays. He also said that using a group in Thailand is often worse than processing it yourself. If you use a local firm they think you are trying to slide something over on them. He did tell me a couple of things: 1) in the US a letter of invitation is normally required. If a single man sends the letter it is almost never accepted. They are concerned that she will marry you in country and bypass the normal system. Someone other than you should do the invite so it looks like something other than a single woman on vacation with a single man. 2) it is easier to get an educational visa if you can find a way that it makes sense. For instance, I want to take an English class is not it unless she has been taking classes in Thailand for 6 years and wants to learn more in a native class. Something related to her job is possible. 3) it might be easier for her to take a tour and tack on time at the end of it (or I guess not go on the tour but you would need to pay for the tour) 4) you have a better chance at getting the visa if she has had a passport for a while AND has used it to go to other first world countries and returned on time. One thing I heard worked (I heard this from a guy who knows a guy so take it for what it is worth) is having a religious organization invite her. Make sure is is involved in that religion in Thailand. Match the time with a conference or something. LOL finding a religious person without morals should not be that hard right?

I once read someplace that electricity kills more people in Thailand than motor vehicle accidents. Kinda hard to believe that.

RO is The system most bottled water companies in the US use. It is safe and clean BUT the membrane needs to be changed every so often and not doing so could mean you get bad water. Make sure it is properly maintained. I'd also think you want some sort of sediment filter in front of the RO unit.

My guess is running a bar is way more fun.

I knew a guy who was robbed and killed (left nude in a corn field) this way in South America years ago. Saw a sign with his name, the "driver" got his name from looking at the real drivers sign and getting in front of him. Since then, when I use a driver I give the company a code, if the driver can't give the code I don't go. BTW most can't give the code and it takes a phone call to settle it.

I know she means out call but I can't help but think an out door prostate massage is either awkward or kinky depending on your mindset.

Nice report evil. I have stayed at the Hilton several times. I mostly stay at Hilton's for work and am a diamond in there loyalty club. One perk is a free breakfast when I stay. I think the breakfast buffet is excelent. The lunch buffet is normally pretty good (but I never had the seafood one). I have not been impressed with the dinner buffet for the cost. It is just fine but you can get better food cheaper in pattaya.