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The picture will not be the same. My PC is hooked up to a 32" LG LCD "TV" and a 21" LG LCD "Monitor". Apples and oranges. For basic net surfing and watching TV, IMHO, one could substitute either. I use the TV for Netflix and Hulu and watch from the couch. If you PC game, edit video, pictures, etc., I think you will need a monitor. On the TV my wallpaper photos look washed out compared to the monitor. That being said, if they are not side by side, the photos on the TV look "OK". All this being said, some of the very pricey LCD "TVs" may be just as good as a monitor, but now we are talking the same prices. @ Tom, Those Apple monitors give me wood.

Where? Depends what you have in mind. If it's a traditional celebration, maybe your g/f will know a nice place to celebrate. I was in LOS twice, once in Phuket, once in Pattaya. I can tell you that Pattaya Beach/Beach road can be downright dangerous with the idiots lighting off fireworks in all directions. Phuket was pretty nice, but still probably far from "traditional". I have heard that Jomtien Beach is more civilized, for whatever that is worth, as I have never been.

I happen to think that Pattayatalk is the better board for newcomers and tourists such as myself. That does not mean I didn't like Pattaya-live or other boards. For the reasons I stated in my opening post, Pattaya-live had a definite nitch. For example, PattayaSecrets is way down on my list as it is, IMHO, over moderated, filled with useless one liner posts and rather "clicky" I do enjoy Secrets bar on occasion and may not have bothered if it was not for the Secrets Board. So even though I don't go for the board, it lead me to the bar. I check the board from time to time and it serves a purpose. As for the Rockhouse: Alex/Mulphy was a polite and friendly host towards me on the few times I met him in his bar. I tried to rent a room from him twice, both times he was sold out, but, good for him. I ended up at another hotel near LK Often had a cold one at his bar around mid day after hitting lolitas. Often read his board, sometimes posted. Met some nice people in his bar and on the board. I'm just a tourist and there are lots of options around LK, I chose to drink in his bar on many occasions. None of this would have happened without that board. I do, however, feel a bit disrespected since I was one of those who stopped in for a brew and read his board. Yet it now seems that as a customer I was not worth his trouble. I still may drink at his bar or stay at his hotel. However, I probably won't waste my time on a board that is not reliable or appreciative of my patronage.

I just tried to log onto Pattaya-Live. Not happening. Here is the message posted: "sorry lads , its not busy enough on the forum for me to be bothered paying for it , administraiting and moderating it . its a waste of my time and my money . so its going offline for now . its a case of use it or lose it , and today its lose it ." Too bad, I rather enjoyed reading many of the posts there. Seemed more frequented by expats, semi-expats and/or people who visit Patts several times a year and hung out on the LK side of town, but, that's what made it interesting to me. Different point of view. Oh well. RIP

Cathay flight is pretty damned nice for economy class. You lose the seating but gain the seatback entertainment. The entertainment is a deal breaker for me. I spend much of my time watching movies. I have sometimes have problems sleeping when I travel. Even with decent business class seats, but, I have never flown first class.

I enjoy going to the movies once or twice in Thailand. The theaters are much nicer and I don't have to smuggle in the brew Also, the seats are more comfy!

Fecking hilarious!

You have some valid points about a few things I "forgot". The camera is ahead of the 3gs. My anger at ATT probably clouded my opinion of the phone in some respects. Thanks for that info on sim adapters. Did you purchase your phone unlocked or is it hacked?

IPHONE4 - FIVE WEEK UPDATE: After playing with this "gadget" for a few weeks I thought I would add my thoughts. USA, ATT service in my area has gone to shit. This is not the fault of the Iphone, but if you are in the USA and buying the phone in contract don't count on ATT improving. I have been a customer for about 6 years and it's just getting worse. What's new on aside from cosmetics? Not much. Face time is cool if you have people you talk with who are also Iphone4 owners. Otherwise facetime is worthless. Many things are improved. The GPS and overall way apps work seems much faster and smoother. Without a bumber/case or hands free device, the phone is all but useless for someone who has been holding a telephone the same way since...well....since I started using a telephone. The new "micro sim" card means that I cannot change phones at will anymore. That is a major drawback for anyone that owns more than one cell phone. There are after market adapters for sale, but, I have not tried one yet. For me, the phone does everything the 3gs did, but faster and smoother. Except, err, for talking on the telephone. ATT is making that damn near impossible for me. If I had to do it all over again I would have not signed the contract and waited a few more months and see what my options where then. The good news is that I paid US$300 for the thing and I can sell it on Ebay for 6-700 and then just go back to my "old" Ipone or use the profit to get out of my ATT contract... I'm debating that now.

NEVER stay at a hotel with a joiner fee. I'm no cheap charlie, but it adds up fast. Also, they are sending a message; They don't want your type staying at the hotel.

Same same here. Chrome does seem to let the odd (seldom but it does happen) pop up through, but nothing from this site. What browser are you using Joe? The more I use Chrome, the more I like it. Thread HiJacked

Very funny... however, that would probably get you arrested or at the very least, thrown off the plane. No one has much of a sense of humor left

I'm out of touch with a dancer who I've known for a couple of years. She showed me paperwork that stated she would earn 4000 baht per LAP DANCE - no sex - no touching. The location was a S. Africa "Gentleman's Club" during the world cup. They would pay all her expenses and give her a place to stay. I pleaded with her not to fall for it. She has not returned any of my texts..

There rules clearly state that the standard suites are for two guests. However, no one ever bothered with my entourage Wifi is just "OK". There is no charge for the wifi. Overall, it's a great hotel.

I love The Blues. I just can't stand listening to the same stuff over and over again. That is the problem with going to most blues clubs or watching blues cover bands. Mustang Sally has become to blues bands what the Macerana is to wedding bands. Maybe that sounds like heresy to a musician, but what do I know, I just pay to listen to the stuff. Doing an entire classic album live as a show is a great way to bring in a crowd. You just need the vocalist who can pull it off. http://classicalbumslive.com/calwordpress/ These guys do an amazing job and never fail to bring in a big crowd. Something along these lines would be a great crowd please IMHO. Then there are musicians who can cover most any song in their own style. Don't know why more don't get a little creative with covers. If a jug band can cover hip hop....

I got the Iphone4 a two weeks ago. It was an impulse buy. There was about 10 months remaining on my ATT contract and I was holding out to consider a switch to another carrier and another phone (I'd had an Iphone since the first one came out). I had an hour to kill between work and a teeth cleaning so I popped into an ATT store to have a look, knowing full well that they are still impossible to find without pre ordering one. Well it was just my luck that the salesman mentions they have one in stock for sale. You know the rest of the story. Without a case, yes, if I hold it "wrong" it will drop calls. How it made it through testing with this problem is laughable. They dropped the ball for sure. The screen is smaller than the HTC and that is a negative for me. Here is the real kicker, for those who don't know, it takes a MICRO SIM CARD. Not a big deal for some, but I have a couple of phones, one that I travel with that is unlocked and a ChineseNokiaNockoff that works well and takes two sim cards, great for travel. So if I want to carry another phone with my US number I have buy an after market adapter or go back to the ATT store and get another sim card. SUPPOSEDLY I can do this anytime I want without being charged. We shall see... Those are the only three negatives that I can find about the phone. Everything seems to live up to promises and often, IMHO, exceed expectations.

Does that mean that Villa will have to call it soccer from now on?

The Cathay Pacific layover at HKG on the JFK to BKK flight is dead easy. Not the same flight, I know, but, I would not be worried as I don't think Cathay would book the ticket if there where issues.... Hope someone will be able to give you a better answer...

Half the new hip hop videos have at least one person wearing a Yankees cap. Put a dead chipmunk on your head and make gangstah signs with your fingers in a hip hop video and see how long it takes bar girls to pick up on the new fashion.

So the video is playing and I'm thinking I was gonna post some wise ass remark about the dog not closing the fridge door... Then the dog goes back and makes me feel stupid...

I use it at times and it's pretty good. It will get the job done if you just need to open files that you could not otherwise view or do the occasional project. However, if you use office to produce things often that pay the rent then if might be worth the money to get the real deal. Google Documents is probably better for simply viewing files since you don't have to do anything but have a Gmail account.

I just checked their website, seems the posted prices are much higher... http://www.augustsuites.com/rates.html Looks like a nice place and at 1300 it would compete with the RG...??

C'mon, this is the Funnies Section. If it was posted in another area I could understand your anger... But it's not...

I gently cradle and nod her head "yes".

Have flown ANA business class twice. If the price is right to you then it's worth it. In my case they where paid for with ff miles.