GarryP

Totally agree.

Maybe be a bit off topic, but here goes. I remember reading a road death comparison between Thailand and the US, and it was found that driving a car in the US was proportionately more dangerous than in Thailand. For 2021, Thailand had a road traffic death rate of 25.4 per 100,000 population. As motorcyclists account for 83.8% of all road deaths here, that would mean that the death rate would be 21.3 per 100,000. Leaving 4.1 per 100,000 for cars, trucks, buses, pedestrians, cyclists etc. In the US for the same year, the death rate was 13.4 per 100,000 for all vehicles (unfortunately no percentage for motorcycle deaths was provided). However, there are only 8.6 million motorcycles used in the US with a population of 340.1 million (2024) (one in every 39.5 people has a motorcycle), while for Thailand there are 21.6 million motorcycles and the population is 71.6 million (one in every 3.3 people has a motorcycle). So it is very likely that the proportion of car, truck, bus etc. deaths is actually higher than Thailand, whereas Thailand takes the biscuit for motorcycle deaths). The problem with all this though is there are so many different factors involved. In Thailand we also have the issue of a very poorly planned road system which was not developed with driver/rider safety in mind.

Interesting point. When I was in an accident, there was much more damage to my bike. Perhaps he was taken out by the door on the back of the pickup. But in any case, a terrible thing to happen. With the size of the road shoulder you would think it would be safe for cycling.

I just completed this quiz. My Score 33/100 My Time 166 seconds  

I just completed this quiz. My Score 33/100 My Time 166 seconds  

Hopefully, things will improve for you. Most of the promotional material sort of indicates that you will be back to normal in a matter of days, when in fact that is not always the case. It all depends on how many points were steamed, the size of the prostate and natural healing rate, which varies from person to person. I was on a catheter for two or three weeks (not 7 days as indicated prior treatment), and as was noted by othrs who have had the treatment, you often get worse before you get better. My condition initially was quite a bit worse than pre-treatment and it took about 3 to 4 months before I saw any real improvement.

We prefer to share screens. I can then let him see what changes are happening in the garden, etc. It also makes us feel much closer. He'd also be able to see my new beard next time I call.

My dad had Turp in his late 80's and wished he'd done it many years before that as the BPH meds caused all kinds of problems. However, I personally know one person who became, and still is, incontinent as a direct result of Turp. I have also read about others that wished they had not taken the Turp route due to incontinence, retrograde ejacualtion and even full on ED.

I had Rezum treatment in October 2021 and am still doing fine (despite being in the first lot that got that treatment in Thailand). Not the great result I expected, but still much better than pre-treatment and I would have the treatment again if necessary. However, I'd do as suggested by Sheryl and consult a specialist.

I don't call as often as you (only 4 times a year), but my dad is 93 and is not tech savy enough to set up an alternative app. I can't be arsed with Teams. May have to get my sister to set him up with a Line account on his tablet.

You know her too?

He doesn't know what far right is. Most of the people who support Reform would view themselves as center or center right. Even the center lefties are against uncontrolled illegal immigration and the gender <deleted> (perhaps not the best choice of words).

Tommy is too polarising. Farage is worried about losing the Muslim vote ( yes there are Muslims who would vote for Reform).

Take away Farage's control of the Ltd Co. under which Reform operates and find a better leader - one with principles may be a good start. Perhaps, those on the fence will then be prepared to vote for Reform.

Wow, you're good. I didn't see any homophones in his statement.

It was Gaza, Zimbabwe, for prevention of HIV infection.

That's Gaza Zimbabwe and for the prevention of HIV transmission.

For a change, I actually agree with you on this. I couldn't vote for Reform with Farage as it's leader. FYI Couldn't vote Con or Labour either regardless of their leaders.

Heaven forbid. You can't trust Farage as far as you can throw him. A self serving narcisist. Having said that, I do believe that the position of Reform is correct. Just wish they could get a new leader and sort out the ownership of the party, i.e. taking it out of the hands of Tice and Farage or at least greatly reducing their shareholding by ringing in others. Also, this guy is too polarising. Ben Habib would be a much better leader and even Rupert Lowe would be better than Farage.

Ask him to provide a link.

Surely if you go to Pattaya you need to be careful of violence by trans women. You don't want to mess with them lot.

Check out the citizenship thread.

By meeting the requirements and then applying for it.

While I agree that taking away the price caps is really bad, these two did get quite a bit of money from big pharma, didn't they?

My "wait times" statement was in reference to her outpatient visits, i.e. for radiotherapy, follow up examinations, etc. That is, she would often have to wait for 3 or 4 hours or longer before getting her number called.