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You make a good point Tug, because you are quite right, trump doesn't debate, he just shouts out the same rubbish that he has memorised over the years – – so here's something to consider: – if he were ever asked a question out of the blue which he hadn't memorised over and over again, which he does with his lies, I doubt very much whether he could answer if it required any sort of critical thinking. He is a huckster and low rent showman, and he appeals to his audience, because of that.

I have to agree with that statement, because, "drinking loads of water" and only going for a pee once at night and once in the day is not normal. And this last few days the OP needs to go two or three times in both night and day time, which would probably be "more" normal for a 75 year old with an enlarged prostate, so perhaps things have returned to normal as has been suggested? For the record, I would love to be able to pee normally or anywhere close to it, rather than using my catheter before I go to bed because my bladder has stopped working! And again for the record, although Dr Charuspong is undoubtedly a good urologist, with a great bedside manner and speaks good English, he could offer no suggestions/solutions as to why my bladder doesn't operate at all? So don't build up your expectations if you do go to see him.

Jeez....... thanks for posting the link, because it was an eye-opener for me that he could tell so many lies in such a short space of time, and you know the most disconcerting part of it is that he believes all that rubbish/those lies – he really does. It is surely the sign of someone who has lost his marbles and who can't tell truth from fiction, or indeed reality from lies, and how anybody on this forum can refute this, belongs in the same rabbit hole as trump and his supporters – absolutely unbelievable. Perhaps time for some psychoanalysis for the poor thing.

Nothing much; tried it a while back and it caused a few problems on my PC, so I uninstalled it PDQ. Below is what a reputable testing organisation said about it: – CONS: Mixed scores in independent lab tests Mediocre scores in our hands-on tests No protection against dangerous or fraudulent URLs Failed against modified ransomware samples Slow full scan Stay away from that one @roger101

Slow start but IMO it turned out to be a good movie and mirrored what actually happened to many Afghanistan interpretors, although this wasn't an actual event as far as I know. Enjoyed it.

Most of the jobs that these folks do are those not wanted by Americans and despite what you might think, similar instances happen in other countries. For example, Thais working in Scandinavian countries, also in NZ when the fruit picking season occurs, and Filipinos do likewise. They start off as seasonal workers and can find full-time employment if the company so wishes it and the government allows it. I suspect this is less about your cry that, "taking away jobs from American citizens is crazy", and more about being able to have a dig at Biden's policies.

It is used as a preservative and in addition sulphur is used in the vineyard and orchards to kill pests and fungal diseases, and is often added to the finished product as a preservative!

Missed the point old chap......... it's not about whether or not US voters agree or disagree with me, it's that millions of them still believe the lies he tells, including that the election was stolen. Can't get away from the fact that he is a narcissistic compulsive liar, yet millions believe him, that's what is unbelievable.

Very possible and these are just a few.......... Processed meats including sausages and burgers. Soft drinks, fruit juice concentrates, carbonated drinks, cordials and vegetables juices. Dried fruits and vegetables. Wine, beer and cider. Pickled foods and vinegar. Guacamole. Dehydrated vegetables such as dried onions.

And still the answer is 42. Best explanation we've got!!

Agree and I found this quote which IMO applies to this case and the MAGA fanatics trying to pin something on Joe Biden........... "The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who does not care about truth or reality, but only the victory of their beliefs and illusions. Never waste time on arguments that don't make sense. There are people who, no matter how much evidence, and evidence we present to them, do not have the capacity to understand, and others are blinded by ego, hatred and resentment, and all they want is to be right even if they are not".

You did mention earlier on that you worked in a damp basement in the UK (?) and that's when you think your condition started, so have you ever considered a fungus/mould to be the cause of your lung condition Simon?

But still no response about him/his welfare on AN?

Two different viewpoints to this story, and I can add a little something to both of them. A young man here who was helping out at a friends bar went into the Army and came out of his time, much changed, with a better attitude towards others and towards work, and he is now married with a young child and is a nice, polite young man. On the other hand when I was looking at renting a large house in an area just outside of Chiang Rai, which consisted of many of these larger houses on a few acres of land, all with manicured lawns and small gardens, and I commented on this, and the person showing us around, said that the whole area belonged to a General and that he would get soldiers to come and do the gardening and keep everything in good order – – so I wondered if that was "part of their training" or if they were just employed as lackeys for the general?

Still hoping it is nothing serious Tiber, but all the same, please keep us advised as to the outcome, and thanks for posting about your experience at this place in Calcutta, because it may come in handy for others of us here on this thread. Good luck.

Yes....apparently he hung himself, but who is to know the truth, this being Thailand!

Absolute and utter hogwash........but whatever does it for you!! Sadly!

Thanks for reminding me, because I was wondering what had happened to Colin, and I wondered if the accident he had which had put him in a wheelchair, had finally taken its toll?? Anybody know?

Sure that I have LiK. I hope he survives of course, however as others have said on this and other threads/posts, driving in strange/foreign countries, one needs to be fully insured for not only damage, but accidents to oneself.

If he had saved the money he had used for his full body tattoos, then perhaps there would be enough money in the kitty to help him – – priorities!

Oh dear, you might want to stay away from that thread as it's full of Jesus believers/Bible thumpers/miracle workers/mystics and anything else you want to throw into the mix. The discussions they have on that thread are akin to discussions about, "how many fairies you can fit on a pinhead". Best not go there if you want to retain your sanity.

I did watch the Jimmy Savile expose and I never did like the character anyway, but this documentary really laid bare his disgusting habits, and what an evil man he was. Don't remember a great deal about the Rolf Harris conviction, but what I do remember is that I thought it was a bit harsh at the time, but then a friend of his daughter came out with the fact that she had been abused by him, so that changed my mind.

Phuket and everything was in order.......bank statements showing monthly pension deposits, along with my own monthly deposits, plus all other necessary p/work. He seemed agitated when I got there; maybe having a bad day??

I read some offices might basically deny combination method. I was in the same situation as you, and I decided to free up some money by going the state pension (from two countries) route and topping it up on a monthly basis. However the IO got very annoyed looking through the paperwork I had presented to him and basically shouted at me that next year I should put all of the money in the bank. So I have done that ever since as I really didn't need any hassle with immigration.

Well he was about 67 years old when he said it, and it raised quite a few giggles amongst the audience. I've never heard a man of that age call his mother, "mummy". Anyway as I said it's all over and done now and Camilla can help the poor boy get dressed as he obviously needs some help with this!.