Gonzo the Face

Thanks again to all who took the time to read and respond.  I would like to respond here in explanation to queries I get about have we closed, as friends would drive by and see our gate closed at hours that we are usually open.  As I mentioned earlier, we are open with the exception to the times when I have to go to the doctor or hospital. Unfortunately that has come about quite a few times recently.  As example this week I have gone to the hospital 3 times with the shortest time being closed about 2 hour and yesterday being about 8.5 hours. Again unfortunately tomorrow I need to go hospital for what looks to be 2 weeks.  I would again ask my customers and guests better known by Pranee and myself as our friends, to please bear with us.  Each and every one of you is important and special to us and we hope to continue providing better service in the very near future, with better open hours.  It may be good in the near future,  if you  would like to stop by, why not just give us a call.  It may save a unwanted trip.  Again thank you to all our friends. THANK YOU. 

John & Pranee

Just pulling at straws... maybe, but I'll give it a try anyhow.  I had an appointment at the hospital this morning and as things work out, a nice young lady stopped by hoping to see my Pranee and myself. Spoke with the next door security guard, said she hadn't been here for a long time and wanted to check in with us.  Said her name was Gayle, maybe Gail.  For the life of me,  I can't recall any Gayle from past years,  and that bugs me to no end.   I would ask (as she mentioned Thai Visa) Gayle if you should read this,  please give us another try.  Put an old mans mind to rest. please.

In times like the present, every customer is very important, but moreso my mind  is working overtime trying to put a face to your name.  Thanks for stopping by and I'll try and do better.

Please stop back and all the best, 

John & Pranee

On 9/19/2020 at 4:52 AM, OneeyedJohn said:

My best wishes to you Gonzo.

 

You joined this forum a little before me, so I have seen most of your posts.

 

I am sad if your business closes, but I am happy if your health sustains.

Thank you for the kind thoughts

On 1/18/2021 at 4:59 AM, ProbPossConf said:

Glad to hear you are back and well.  Still haven't eaten the chicken fried steak. Do I need an appointment?

Oh my goodness ..... No the Pun Pun is a real down to earth home type place to eat.  Appointments are not necessary.  But having said that and an earlier comment about about closing for Dr and Hosp appointments, which are 2 -3 times a week. it may not be a bad idea to give me a call if you would like to come by, and not be put off because it happened to be  a go to Dr. time .

08 0491 8484.   Thanks for that good thought .  Hopefully the hosp/Dr/ visits won't be be so often in the near future.

I am in Chiang Mai.  I use a Omron Blood Pressure machine daily.    A problem has come up with the machine,  It appears to be a problem with where the plug is inserted not some internal problem.  Do we have any members using such a product here in CM and happen to know where locally it can be repaired?

Thanks

Gons                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        o

My little furry 4 legged security system and office buddy seems to have picked up some annoying fleas.  I have tried two different Flea and Tick Sprays to no avail.  If you have your own Furry Buddy and are able to give a favorable recommendation for such a really working flea  and tick spray, please give me a name.  Thank You.

Was surprised to be offered a flu shot at Lanna Hosp yesterday.  I do go to Lanna on a pretty regular basis.   After seeing my appointed doctor, the nurse took me to the side and gave me the shot.  Bigger surprise..... it was FREE ! ! !   So the biggest surprise..... no pain.

16 hours ago, ChipButty said:

I know which one it is but im not saying 

Come on .... Tell us.. you can do it.

Do like you do with the younger kids, don't say it..... spell it

16 hours ago, Konini said:

Ditched the dictionary a long time ago, but I still occasionally browse my very tatty, very old copy of Roget's Thesaurus.  I find it very relaxing (and it smells like a book.  I miss that.  Love the kindle but I miss the smell).

Maybe some time soon someone will invent something called "Smellory" .  You put it onto your computer and a blank screen comes up.  You push go and a smell comes out, then you have maybe a minute ( time will be adjustable to allow for older slower memories) to come up with the answer to what the smell is.    ...... got to go now, as I am working on something I think I will call Smellory

On 7/21/2020 at 2:36 AM, PhotoJohn said:

This sounds just a bit far out.  I'm coming down there just to see your desk.

NNNOOOOOTTTT to quick.... I'm only half finished with one side of my desk...   You start cleaning and then run across something you haven't seen in years and one thing leads to another and so on then..... first thing you know the day is gone.  Anybody else know what I'm talking about?

15 hours ago, dingdongrb said:

Using these websites I see that in Feb 2000 (if that is the year in question) a liter of gasoline in Thailand costs about $0.39 USD....and with the USD-THB exchange during that period ($1 USD = 37.65 THB) so a liter would be around 14.68 THB.....

 

What prize do I win?

 

https://knoema.com/atlas/Thailand/Gasoline-price

 

https://fxtop.com/en/historical-exchange-rates.php?A=1&C1=USD&C2=THB&DD1=01&MM1=02&YYYY1=2000&B=1&P=&I=1&DD2=02&MM2=02&YYYY2=2000&btnOK=Go!

You B dun winned the gran prize of de day.......  a Pun Pun Hamburger ! ! !

p.s. duz not include de conde mints or de bun

14 hours ago, 2 is 1 said:

So you find 20 years old ? receipt, what is your point? Say you not clean person or prices has get up? Yes all know prices has get up . inflation also "eat" your money value. Anyway i don't see any idea or direction in your txt sorry if im simple man.

Sooo  sorry to have bored you simple man .   Hope you didn't read this or if you came back to this post then that sez sumething bout U

14 hours ago, Jai Dee said:

 

Which calendar are you using?

Gregorian?

Oriental Orthodox?

Thai?

Why   ????   I'm using the one thats chipped into the side wall of my cave.

14 hours ago, jimgilly said:

After reading this, I think the OP is making a cry for help. 

 

I know all too well people who are often lonely and depressed will posts something just because they have too much free time on their hands.   Perhaps someone should check on the OP to make sure he is alright.

Great idea jimgilly.....  make that lotsa someones........ and they can buy lunch while they are checking me out

First of all let me say that it has been said that I am a hoarder and saver.  Having said that, I will tell you that we all should straighten out and organize a bit our possessions and personal treasurers as the time gets closer to each of us going to meet the saints.  Which is exactly what I have been doing the last day or two.  Now this brings me to ask this most earth shaking question.   In cleaning my not too often cleaned off desk ( i don't like handling my treasures too often) I really found some things I haven't seen or even thought of for years, thus I must ask a question that memory seems to have left me. I came across a somewhat older receipt.  It was for a gasoline purchase some years ago.  Can someone tell me with any certainty if a litre of gasoline sold for 14.52 baht in the month of February 2043?   If someone can truthfully answer that , i promise to quickly alert the gang on any other ancient treasures I may find on my desk.

Interesting question was asked the other day in a phone conversation with a party in the USA.  Has the suicide rate gone up in Chiang Mai.  I had no idea for an answer, but given some of the dire circumstances with the variables and with the virus situation, has anyone seen or heard anything like a report on this?

On 7/16/2020 at 6:51 AM, ProbPossConf said:

I have three little "poms", one may be over weight, but they stay only in the house.  On two occasions one of the dogs picked up ticks which most times were from the doggie salon.  Bravecto, expensive, but very effective and the treatment is long term against ticks and fleas.

The Bravecto products manufacturer sez its safe, but there is a lot of reporting of it causing death to the animals.

My 4 legged baby apparently brought home some fleas/tics and I don't want them to spread all over the place.

Historical Question ..... I have now lived in Thailand for around 30 years.  Before finding myself here, I had a home in Florida, USA, for years.  Back then, back there, it being tropical like here, you would have your home bug sprayed every so often .  Back then we also had the ability to buy what we, on the street, called a "Bug Bomb".  This was a little can/canister that enabled you to close off a room or rooms and put this canister in and set it off.  It was an aerosol canister that would spew out a fog that would kill all bugs and insects.  You left the room closed for a couple hours then came back and opened it up and aired it out for a bit.  But all bugs and insects were gone.   Does anyone know where here locally a "Bug Bomb" or something similar can be purchased??  I have looked with no success.  Any serious reply will be appreciated.

Thanks for all the replies gang.  I have taken care of the problem and have turned off all electric.  Have installed a gizmo running off 4- AAAA batteries that is a concentrated amplified solar regenerator.  ... and it works great, all for 4 little batteries.

Thanks again gang.