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jimmybcool

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  1. The_Fat_Controller, Thanks for that. I need to look again and see the larger room. I am a pack rat. I have 2 sets of golf clubs and a full set of clothes in Pattaya. Plus books, my own blender, DVD player, etc. It amazes me when I see all that shit how it happened. I will be there end of January just showing up and asking. Seems that is the best way to get a discount these days.
  2. Top Cat and Fat Controller, I looked at Areca once briefly. They showed me a fairly small room. Do they have different room sizes? Do they have a walk in (drag a TG in with you ) shower? Do they offer monthly rates? While I stand by my recommendation for a first timer to stay inside the baht bus loop, I don't mind a bit of a walk. ;D I stay for 2 months at a pop so I am looking for a bit of room to spread out in. I also have a lot of junk with me. Any more details would help.
  3. Emil, OK. 70s. ALl the same through my dim memories. ;D BTW, the cooking school on 3rd Road is called, errr, damn it. I can't remember. I only eat there 3 times a week when I'm in town. The place next door t o the golf driving range near Pattaya Nua. Excellent food and per a friend who took classes there good at that too. What I like about the place is they do Chiang Mai cooking which is my favorite. Nothing like a properly done Khao Soi. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. OH OH, I go it. The name of the place is Aung Kam. Hey, I guess those warnings about drug use and brain dam
  4. Hoffa is not a she. Jimmy Hoffa was the president of the Teamsters in the 1960s. He disappeared under mysterious circumstances and has never been found. Mafia ties and or the Kennedys are suspected of having him removed. It is a running joke here as to where is Hoffa.
  5. Amazing the data Crackpot has access to ;D I'd ask him where Hoffa is buried but I'm afraid he would KNOW. warning, they all try to give you a mortor and pestle as souvineer. After 4 classes you got 4 of them. Try hauling THAT home. Actually, I know nothing of the BKK schools. Maybe they don't do that. I do know Chiang Mai is a great place for this too. If you travel that way I will get some names of schools for you. Have fun.
  6. KJ I'm poor white trash too - only I got lucky and hit the jackpot and got money now. ;D A non-stop ought to be about 16 hours I would guess. Best bet, board, read until dinner. Eat and drink several scotch and water (or poison of your choice). Warn flight attendants that waking me for a meal is a death sentence - theirs. Take sleeping pill. Put on Bose headphones. Eyeshades. Pull blanket over self and sleep for at least 10 hours. Have now killed 12 hours. Only 4-5 left. Read a bit. Boink the attendant if she is cute, sleep a bit more, eat and voila - we are in Bangkok
  7. KJ I just tried to upgrade my LAX-TPE leg from Delux to Biz, and they want 30,000 miles I could swear I have done this upgrade before and it was 30k for round trip. But on the phone they are adamant it is 30k for one way. Kinda gonna start looking for a new airline. Course, in 2005 (even though I hate their guts) I am going to fly Thai Air non-stop LAX-BKK. So what I hate them. That should save around 3-5 hours travel time. Gotta love it.
  8. Well, first off, welcome aboard. Now the chastisement - do the basic research in the Hotel reviews section here. > But OK, a quick primer. I have stayed at neither and don't know what kind of beds they have. Many Pattaya hotels have rooms with a mixture of beds so it probably depends on which room. Regarding location, Sandy Springs is a great location on Soi 13 which is minutes to action at either end of town. Areca Lodge is NOT in North Pattaya. It is close to Sandy Springs, but the significance is it is on the other side of Second Road. That means you have to walk across 2n
  9. Trvlr It is on my list. As Sabai Inn/Lodge. I am very familiar with it as a friend stayed there when I was at Pinewood. The reason it isn't on the leader board is location. I spend most of my time in South Pattaya. My golf buddies and drinking pals are all there. I thought if I could I would get closer to that end of town. But, Sabai Lodge is on the list since I know they do a good job.
  10. Mike I been drinking and I still think the maps fucked up. Damn. Or did they move second road? ;D
  11. Greg No discounts cause they are near full. basic capitalism at work. For myself I am waiting for a nonstop to BKK from the USA. Please oh please. I hate Thai Air but if they do nonstop it would be compelling to save 3 hours or more on the trip.
  12. Thanks Flash. I will try management next time. Maybe they'll give me a deal for a 2 month customer. One who returns 3 times a year. Seems like for 6 months a year a discount is in order. Pity Pinewood doesn't seem to get it.
  13. Hell, if they offer the same services I'm open to them. I don't care if they call it a retirement home so long as they don't mind a bit of noise at night. :)
  14. Emil, No. Not refering to anyone specifically. Just that people in general will remember the best deal they ever got and thats it. Or someone won't mention the 70% discount was when they were painting the rooms and hallways and it stunk to high heaven.
  15. I prefer a hotel to a condo. I like room service, front desk staff, security, etc. And when I did the math for an apartment and added the extras like elec, water, maid, etc, the savings aren't that big. Whatever. To each their own.
  16. Alfred, The truth is the internet prices are usually higher than you can do in person. If you show up and ask to see a room and it is OK with you then you ask price. If you look relaxed and quite willing to walk down the street to another hotel it helps. In late january you can probably do a bit of bargaining. And there will be rooms. But you might spend several hours hunting. If you aren't tired from your trip and aren't hualing a ton of luggage this is the best bet. Or book a room for 2 nights and pay their rate and look the next day. Also, I a m a bit sceptical so
  17. Thanks guys. I actually looked at SS once in passing. I asked the guy at the front desk about long term discount and got the 990 number. Guess when I arrive I need to talk to manager. 60 days deserves better than listed rates IMO. Unless they are full in which case why deal?
  18. OK. I am almost sold on Sandy Springs. Location is good. Rooms look OK. Their websight sucks. What can I say? Look, I stay for 2 months at a pop. I would rather not pay 990 a night. Has anyone gotten or heard of deeper discounts to long term guests?
  19. Socal Howdy neighbor. Arizona here. I haven't been in Eastiny yet. Just based on hearsay and reviews I have it as a contender. The one negative to it is that if you EVER take a lady from Soi 8 between it and 2nd Road, you are doomed to going home forever more down Soi 7 and walking back around to avoid any static. Not a killer since I don't usually prowl there. In truth though, I would rather be closer to South Pattaya since I golf out of Lewisnkis on Pattayaland. Lido is a definite contender based on a friends comments who stayed there a month ago.
  20. For another opinion, be wary of the hardshell cases. Some are too BIG. I mean, you can't fit them in the trunk of many cars. So how do you get it around? Be funny standing at BKK airport unable to fit it into the trunk of any taxis or limos. I prefer the lockable softsided case, but use something like the bucket method to protect your club heads so they don't take the pressure directly. Up to you.
  21. I don't really NEED to cook. Really, all I need is a fridge to keep milk in, a place to put my blender, and a sink to rinse the blender out in when done. Sooooooooo, a real kitchen isn't needed. Hell, you can't walk 5 minutes in Pattaya without coming to a restaurant. Sandy Springs is a front runner. I wish their website offered more pics. I saw the pics Bazzap put up and they help. I also looked there once this year but I think I got the idiot front desk clerk who couldn't comprehend I wanted to see more than one room. ::) I might actually may more for the suite but I want to
  22. Clark, 1) You don't have to and in February you could probably get a better price walking in. BUT, you are only gonna be there for 12 days why screw around to save a few bucks your first trip? The difference would be like 600 baht a day instead of 800 baht a day - 200 baht = 5$. I would book a room in advance. But I would NOT pay in advance. Maybe a small holding fee like the first 2 nights fee. That way you could move if you decide you don't like it. 2) If you can see a map of the beach road area (Soi 1 to Pattayaland), I jog from one end to the other and back in around 50 m
  23. I am an avid golfer. And I know the owner of Haven. I have no quarrel with him. But, for other reasons having to do with loyalties elsewhere etc, I can not stay at Haven. I can't and won't explain here and it is not a problem with the Haven. Very complex. ::) Pity as Haven is the right location.
  24. It has been redecorated. A buddy just stayed there and said it was OK. I like the location so I'll take a look.
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