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Not to be outdone Jingthing was also in a celebratory mood too New Years Eve as the clip from his jollification shows us all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=janA04h5SCc

Man ... I enjoyed that ...

I had to Goggle 'Hava Nagila' ... I always associated that tune with Greece.

More informed now.

Mind you that guitar could do with a New Years Diet ...

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Mr. Bitey is said to be very ambitious.

Maybe a Dentist can help with Mr Bities overbite ?

Apparently a cat with overbite always sticks out the tongue ...

Cat with overbite

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Costas only died to attract the sympathy votes!

The only problem is, we still cannot shut him the <deleted> up!!!!

But we still luv him , whether imaginary living or dead ...

I want to see a photo of him.

I have one ...

Not of JT the previous Poster, but of the very Hunsum K Costas

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2014 OUT

David48

2015 IN

Jingthing!

Others expressed the passing of the Green Jacket differently ...

The King is dead, long live the Queen...

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He a actually thinks that's funny. Anti-gay rhetoric implying that gay people are women.

JT ... don't know ... maybe ask the poster himself.

Why the angst ... from Wiki ... "In gay slang, queen is a term used to refer to flamboyant ... gay men"

You are looking for something that isn't there.

I'll leave this thread JT ... won't post here again ... I just wanted to clarify the context of the post from the other member so that there is not perceived ambiguity.

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Hennessey is pampering yourself ? What your normal tipple ? Paint stripper ? Methylated spirits and a loaf of bread ?

I think I need to change my local Ma and Pa Shop.

I've bought enough bottles of Metho from them, they are keeping it in the Fridge now.

Protest I do, telling them that I'm painting and using oil based paints.

She just replies with that wrinkled toothless grin and says ... Happy Painting Khun Da ... see you in 2 days time ...

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2014: Being a good family man like David, didn't get enough oysters to devour.

2015: F$$k that......I'm going to Pattaya to fill up my stomach and meet JT, to express my friendship to him.

K Costas ... I've been inviting JT for a Beer as long as I can remember.

If it's OK with you ... I'll hitch my trailer on and join you both.

Does middle/late February work for you both?

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I was in a similar situation, with not much supporting evidence for a de facto visa, even though we'd been living in Thailand as de facto for a few years.

The prospective marriage visa was the way we went, as it requires less supporting evidence. It all worked out. I went to Oz first, sponsored her for the visa. Supporting evidence was mainly lots of holiday photos and evidence that we had travelled together going back a few years. Sure she had to wait here until it was approved, but having just migrated to Oz I was busy over there starting a new job.

Once the visa is granted, you have 9 months to get married, which we did. We then applied for a partner visa while in Oz, which was granted. Five years on, she is now she is an Aussie citizen.

Be aware that partner visas are only a good choice if you intend to both live in Oz. Too much time out and Aussie permanent residence lapses. She won't qualify for citizenship either unless she lives there as a PR.

Yes, marriage was a big commitment, and the visa was one of the reasons why we did it. That said, we so far don't regret getting married, and are both back in Thailand now, as Aussie citizens with the right to go back there any time we please.

But, there within lies the Achilles Heel to that particular route.

The current processing time for a

Prospective Marriage

(subclass 300)

Priority Group 1

is 12 months

https://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/5.0.htm

http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/DIAC_Processing_time.html

Thailand being a High risk Country.

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Captions like 'i'll sort you out' (at an ATM), 'i've sent you the money na', 'money is no problem' and 'i'm rich!'. Sure they're krungsri bank stickers but i had a chuckle when a girl sent me one of these.

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Sometimes, it's difficult to find the positives in life.

So, after much searching for that elusive silver lining, that one positive aspect when all else looks bleak, I've concluded that the Bar for OP's has been set very (very) low early in 2015 and that things can only improve from here.

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I listened to a guy the other night (yes, propped up at a Bar I was ... ) who said the worst type of guy was a guy who came to Thailand some time ago, refuses to learn the lingo ... but still has a 'Poty Mouth' to all and sundry who disagreed with his/her opinion.

They seem to live in a delusional bubble ... most unlikely they have an (unpaid) partner.

I mean seriously ... how hard is that to find a partner in Thailand ... the Land of Opportunity.

Shiny unhappy people I think he called them.

I think the only lies he is telling is to the Mirror ...

Is he a failure? By many standards ... YES ! But that's a bit harsh in my opinion.

Failed Ex-Pat ... I suppose everyone is an individual ... just that some are more individual then others ...

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Peace, love and understanding, brother.

HAPPY NEW YEAR me 'ole Mate.

And a warm welcome back to the Camel ...

It is very cold here at night, around -7, but i may wrap up warm and walk the 50 metres to Geneva lakeside and watch the fireworks. I am a sucker for fireworks so usually as soon as i hear the first one i am running down that road like a kid!!

Stay safe everyone. And all the best for 2015.

Is Geneva in the German, Italian, French or the PatsyCat (Prrrrrrrrrrrrrr) speaking part of SwizzyLand?

-7 ... Group Hug.

probably finish off the half a bottle of JD, left over from last night....

Is that the 'Thai' JD, of which, I know you are not a fan.

Or the real deal?

There will be lots of good choices for next time:

NancyL, Costas, Patsycat and a host of others I'm sure.

Of course I will keep my word to never be on the poll list there again. Why would anyone doubt that?

The question of the structure of future polls for next year will be addressed closer to end of year. Nothing will be decided about such matters anytime soon and any decisions made are likely to be done behind the curtains as in the past.

"Of course I will keep my word to never be on the poll list there again"

Dude ... respect ...

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^^ JT ... what motivates you to reply post to something penned a week ago.

But nutty some say ...

I will tell you, dude.

Because your post was clearly just a way to promote your negative campaign for POTY by falsely accusing me of posting this topic incorrectly.

So instead of playing along with your transparent provocation game, I waited until after it was over to address this question.

I think the point needed to be addressed about the rules of the health forum as probably most people, not just you, aren't aware of that.

Any other obvious questions?

"Because your post was clearly just a way to promote your negative campaign for POTY by falsely accusing me of posting this topic incorrectly." ...

JT ... you may take the POTY seriously ... the rest of us see it as a bit of a lark.

It's going to be a long year ...

JT, for the benefit of all the Forum, please turn the Paranoid Volume a few notches down.

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I resolve not to read any posts relating to POTY for 2015.

And the winner is......

Patsycat innit?

JT ... that's a bit rich ... sticking it to Patsy, 12 months out ... that's a ...

Who knows who'll win next.

When smokie runs it in 2015, you might get nominated and win a second term as chief cabin boy.

Unless, of course, you are true to your word and say that you won't run again.

No-one should win it twice was JT's catch cry.

What say you JT ... true to word or Election / Campaign Promise?

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Typo ... sorry about that ... I was reading AOA's comment ... didn't mean to post it.

^^ JT ... what motivates you to reply post to something penned a week ago.

But nutty some say ...

Costas was the funniest man in Thailand, which is really quite remarkable, especially when you consider that he was not even Jewish.

We are planning to build a temple in the memory of this great man.

It will be named Wat Costas, and his funny bone will be enshrined here.

Whether you voted for him or not, all will be welcome.

Those of you who loved and appreciated him will be able to come and reminisce about his many witty remarks and his heaven-sent gift for making people laugh.

Those of you who didn't vote for him will be able to light candles, burn incense and make large monetary donations in the hopes that one day God will forgive you for your sins.

Maybe it would be named, that Costas Wat ...

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Mate, you and I should gather around the Keg one day and we could swap 'Costas Stories'.

He said, in a quiet moment once ... we were contenders Bro ... we could have been Kings.

But you know, the weight of that POTY Tiara would have weighed him down.

Now we have no expectations of Costas2008 Mark 2 ... truth be known ... we didn't have any expectations of the old Costas ...

So, arise the new Costas, spread your wings ... fly.

Fly further.

Further still.

Yep ... keep Flying ... I can still see you.

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I was one of the many put to the test ... and passed ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVdvdG0jcv8

I even participated in the POTY this year ... scarred but alive.

But, the ultimate is an Honours Pass mark for K neverdie's School of Man-Up

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mine is to always know that less is more, and act accordingly

I agree in most.

Mine is to know that often less is more, and act accordingly

Is it the same model as our fridge?

Does that sucker take leaded or unleaded?

I thought for just a second that it wasn't Kris's Fridge ... then I saw the crates of beer.

Order in my world was restored.

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JT ... well done ... a campaign well run.

The Forum is in good hands with you at the Helm.

Pass the Green Jacket please.