Retire to Thailand......

[jacko 8,814]

My commiserations to all of you living in Eastern USA, UK and Europe, presently suffering cold and snow and traffic chaos.

Those of you attempting to get out are being hit by all types of travel problems.

 

This morning in Pattaya, clear blue skies, and bright bright sunshine after a cool night of about 22 degC (72 DegC), thermometer climbing through 28 DegC (83 DegF) and a slight breeze.

 

So here is a pic of Pattaya this morning, some of you guys currently snowbound please post your pics to make me feel even more smug over my decision to retire here.

 

Save your pennies!

Seasons Greetings and I hope 2010 is the year YOU make it here!

Edited December 21, 2009 by jacko

[sailingbill 1,034]

Thanks for the inspiration, i plan exactly that.

Just walked, stumbled, up my 1000ft driveway to drive my car to work overnight.

Im in Maryland, will catch a picture in the am.

Just set your pic as my computer background for the night to remind me why im here.

Bill.

[torrenova 644]

40c the other day in Buriram ! Quite the opposite from last winter when it was very cold.

[jacko 8,814]

I am watching miserable examples of people trying to get to work or the airport in the UK.

Flights unable to land last night and further snow.

Gridlock on motorways.

Power cuts in France....

Guinness brewery on fire.....

You have my sympathies back there....

 

This morning, as I look away from my TV at the open sliding doors, I have to squint at the strong sunshine.

Sky is clear blue again.......

Dragonflies flit about over the pool....

 

Today's pic...Pattaya Beach at 11am.

 

 

 

(Ironic that those flights that are being cancelled by cold and snow, were more expensive due to taxes imposed in the name of 'Global Warming'......)

Edited December 22, 2009 by jacko

[Obsession 571]

Do the Thais have a word for "gloating"

 

Maybe something like " Jai dum farang, wants to STFU"

[jacko 8,814]

Do the Thais have a word for "gloating"

 

Maybe something like " Jai dum farang, wants to STFU"

Probably, do the Scottish have a word for sunshine?

Or perhaps numerous words for 'rain' like Eskimos have for snow.

Hmm, is that the icecream man I hear, I fancy a Magnum.....

Edited December 23, 2009 by jacko

[bratpack 91]

It was freezing cold in October when i went back for my old mans funeral so god knows what its like now.Phoned home yesterday and my mum,brother,sister in law,all got terrible colds.

 

Thank you God for allowing me the health and strength(and money) to live my dream in Thailand.

[capdagde 1,954]

Nice one Jacko - and why not indeed - you've earned it and you can't take it with you when you go....

 

Andy Cap

[wacmedia 277]

Hi,

 

Those criminal bankers haven't all your money then.

[villayouth 37]

This is the view from my bedroom window yesterday . looks nice but i hate it in the job i do. but the job i do will earn me my one way ticket one day

Edited December 22, 2009 by villayouth

[bigdelta 46]

My commiserations to all of you living in Eastern USA, UK and Europe, presently suffering cold and snow and traffic chaos.

Those of you attempting to get out are being hit by all types of travel problems.

 

This morning in Pattaya, clear blue skies, and bright bright sunshine after a cool night of about 22 degC (72 DegC), thermometer climbing through 28 DegC (83 DegF) and a slight breeze.

 

So here is a pic of Pattaya this morning, some of you guys currently snowbound please post your pics to make me feel even more smug over my decision to retire here.

 

Save your pennies!

Seasons Greetings and I hope 2010 is the year YOU make it here!

Reminds me of where I am for a few more months.................sunny and warm south Florida.

[jacko 8,814]

I lived in Orlando some years ago, and quite liked it, it is of course a popular retirement destination.

Houses are more expensive but well made, and you can actually own them as a foreigner.

Great place for the old single men, as there are many rich old gals about.... trouble is they are pretty old...

 

Here, outside Pattaya, it is cool this morning, felt a definite nip as I opened the doors at 06.30...

But here she comes to warm things up........

 

 

 

I had a message from a relative in the UK last night.... 'It's bad here' it ominously said'....

Edited December 23, 2009 by jacko

[jacko 8,814]

Although it can be cold in Thailand.......

 

 

 

Notice the dew on the bottle.........

Edited December 24, 2009 by jacko

[wonder6281 0]

Although it can be cold in Thailand.......

 

 

Great drop that!

[lucky1 0]

Although it can be cold in Thailand.......

 

 

 

[jacko 8,814]

I feel all sad and sentimental now that I am going to miss the traditional white Christmas.

The walk to the pub on Christmas morning wearing a new jumper and a packet of cigars in my pocket, the snow crunching underfoot.

My breath misting in the cold.

 

NO...... you can keep it.

Edited December 23, 2009 by jacko

[Siam Sam 964]

jacko stop it. I can't take any more.