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  1. 1st driving car was a 56 Chevy

    1st car I bought off a lot was a TR-3B which was fun to drive - I recarbed, barreled & cammed it.... Reworked the rear suspension. It turned out to be quite capable....

    Even scored a few times on that ridiculously small back seat....A win for those teenage hormones....

    That car taught me how to pull & repair the trans (x3) - it was it's weak spot....

    My dog loved riding in it with the top down, he'd lay his head down toward the trunk/boot & watch the traffic & scenery go by....Took it all over California....Everything from fishing/camping to sports car runs.....

     

    Wish I still had it....Good memories

  2. 7 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

    Wow! I've been successfully using a credit card for months now, haven't bothered with SCB transfer (which DID work seamlessly).

     

    Just now ordered something and saw this:

     

    "Bank transfer and online banking services have been discontinued. Please switch to mobile banking or PromptPay. We apologize for any inconvenience."

     

    Sh!t.

    Oddly enough, I just made a purchase using the SCB banking app about 30 minutes ago before seeing this.....

    It worked seamlessly.....

  3. I just submitted mine there last Monday, receiving the one month visa while they "check" toward issuing the eleven months visa.....

    This is the 3rd year we've used that office....

    It's a busy place....

    I'm not a fan of that mall or it's parking but, at least, it offers diversions.....

  4. 2 Fried eggs & pork, with homemade toasted bread with grape jelly - 4 pc....A glass of non-fat milk...

    My wife also made a vegetable soup of which I had a bowl....

     

    Then, as I'm finishing up, and full - she pops this dish of fruit in front of me - "eat this too, it's good for you".....

     

    Basically, if I want to eat anything that's bad for me, I usually go out & to eat....

    My wife works hard to provide a healthy "menu" variety IMG_20250103_113430.thumb.jpg.b007655cc12362bcd265f238674c8844.jpgfor us....

  5. My SCB VISA "PLANET" card has my name on it.....

    It's not a debit card....It is a Visa card you load up from your other accounts over the SCB app...

    I've used it during international travel & experienced no problem....

    My Bangkok Bank debit card has no name displayed & was not very useful during our travels....My SCB debit card was accepted 90-95% of the time....

    We RV in the states almost 100% so only used hotels about 6 times during 6 months travel, so limited experience....

     

    Side note...

    In the greater SF bay area the hotels are clustered with illegal immigrants just hanging around the hotels & grounds with nothing much to do except no good....Not a very safe feeling environment for personal/vehicle well-being.....

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  6. 2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

     

    I'm surprised by the lack of run-off area... Though, depending on location, I think a lot of airports are like this due to space constraints... 

     

    But, had that wall at the end of the runway not existed and instead there were a longer run off area, this disaster may not have been so extreme.

     

    Of course, airports are not designed expecting 'landing gear failure'... 

    It was the 2nd landing attempt..... I'm wondering why they didn't foam the runway.....

  7. Oh thank heaven for 7/11.....

     

    You can do a lot more health damage there for 50-100฿ than you can in any fast food place.....

    Ample choices, a big selection, and drive/motorcy in & out quickly with no waiting.....

     

    Thais used to eat grapes, oranges, apples, and fruit & healthy stuff for snacks.....

    Now, it's fast, prepackaged garbage.....

    Proving, we/they are what we/they eat.....

    The "beauty" landscape has  shifted accordingly, (and quickly) - not for the better.....

  8. Yes, in a neighbourly context....We all are friendly & help each other as needed.... I'm out walking the dog and the ladies like to stop & chat ....Some of them like to high 5 as we pass..... It's probably 2 for one ladies versus men in our Mubaan.....Most all are long term owners, many retired government - so not much turn over....

    The men aren't that talkative but pass with greetings/nods/wave/wais ......

    But , I wouldn't file all that in my definition of "friend"......

    We do dine out a bit, but don't frequent clubs or much in the way of social circles, clubs, etc......

    I'm more outgoing than my wife, but I'm not a glad hander,  work the room type.....

    I guess we're happy with the way things are....

    We own our home so it's unlikely much is going to change....

    Less people, less drama & complications......

    I've always been accepted just about everywhere I've been.....No burning need to be any different than I am......

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