RocketDog

11 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Yes.

I know.

 

 

Please read the above, CAREFULLY.

 

"The pitch was most often used as a measurement of the size of typewriter fonts." 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_(typewriter)#:~:text=Pitch is the number of,impact printers used with computers.

 

 

So what you quoted was written on a typewriter. I see.

On 5/4/2024 at 6:54 PM, Sticky Rice Balls said:

so a needle in a haystack basically..:)

I've been with my Thai lady for nearly 6 years and have deeply researched this whole topic of getting her a tourist Visa.

Basically it's next to impossible for most people. At best it's an arduous and expensive proposition.

Luckily she has seen enough about America on TV that she says she doesn't really care about going there.

I guess I don't either because I'm back in the USA right now. Selling my house and divesting most of the assets I have here.

After being here for close  to 2 months I doubt I will ever return

On 5/2/2024 at 6:03 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Take a BETTER Look, FELLA....

 

The huge print you object to is just an image posted from the title of a research paper.

 

This is an IMAGE and there is no way to adjust the font pitch.

 

You DO know what the pitch of a font is, right?

 

Anyway, as I say, since this is an IMAGE, the size and type of fonts cannot be adjusted.

 

Capisce?

 

 

 

 

Pitch is the character spacing, not the size genius.

Capisce?

On 5/2/2024 at 5:59 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

 

We need some easier way to automate italicization.

 

Anyway, being a genius, I like to use BIG WORDS, you know.

 

Just adjust your entire screen smaller, or hold it farther away from your face, and you will be fine.

 

No worries, Buddy.

 

 

Your modesty is overwhelming gamma

On 5/2/2024 at 4:46 PM, flyingtlger said:

 

 

Hell hath come upon us.....

Divine wrath for your mongering ways no doubt.

😃

On 3/28/2024 at 11:07 AM, lordgrinz said:

Nothing scares me more than knowing Thai's might try running a Nuclear Power plant.

What could possibly go wrong? Brake problems?

On 3/27/2024 at 8:00 PM, klauskunkel said:

"Need backup at secretive pub. Come quick!"

Could it be the Bat Cave?

On 3/27/2024 at 8:30 PM, Tropicalevo said:

Good excuse - but at the end of the day, if he had not smoked cannabis then it would not have happened.

You sound pretty sure of yourself.

Sounds a bit like the military 'advisors' that America sent to South Vietnam before the war.

But I admit that I'm a hardline Chinese xenophobe. I don't trust the CCP as far as I could throw their entire country.

On 4/3/2024 at 7:08 AM, Ralf001 said:

 

 

maybe your are.

 

Nothing about that pic arouses me..... Reeks of lady geezer.

Agreed. There are literally millions of young thai women who would look that good with all the makeup and clothes.

On 4/4/2024 at 5:35 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

I know.....

 

How can a toilet seat crack in half?

This has never happened to me before.

Could be dangerous, even, if a brittle plastic shard from a cracked toilet seat cut my privates.

 

Is this just a case of cheap plastics OF Yore?; about 35 years ago?

 

Or, are the tiny toilet seats designed for Tiny Thais just poorly designed, now that we know that Thais are becoming heavier, by the year?

 

FYI:  I have seen PLENTY of Thais who are double my weight.  And so, I think that toilet seats should be designed to withstand at least 200 Kilos to accommodate the commodes of Heavy Thais.

 

Obviously, this is a perfect case of inferior plastics being used 35 years ago.

 

NOW:  Here is my problem....

 

The lousy garbage toilet seat is held in place by some metal screws, instead of what is now used...the plastic screws and bolts, which are easy to remove.

 

And, now, even though I have a new toilet-seat replacement, I cannot remove the old lousy garbage toilet seat.

 

I have unscrewed the right-side bolt, but the left-side bolt is completely locked, frozen, and corroded.

 

This is very unnerving.  

 

And, there are even Blogs discussing the stupidity of using metal screws to hold the toilet seat in place.

 

As you know, where there is water, then there is bound to be corrosion.

 

So....HOW do I remove these lousy garbage screws holding the garbage plastic toilet seat in place.

If I cannot remove them....

Then, I cannot replace the toilet seat, and sit upon it.

 

 

Here is what I mean:

 

 

 

 

I have no drill, at the moment.

If I HAD a drill, then I would drill down through the head of the screw,.....

OBVIOUSLY....

 

Tks for any advice.

 

I do not want to take a sledge to the toilet.

I am trying to not waste money, by destroying the toilet with....

 

ONE FELL SWOOP of the sledge.....

 

 

 

Hacksaw blade held horizontally.  Cut thru the bolts.

Maybe it cracked because your butt was made in America and the seat in China.

9 hours ago, soalbundy said:

Their contribution is painting the capsule.

I was thinking cleaning, laundry,food prep,'comfort'

, and entertainment fpr the chinese astronauts.

On 4/2/2024 at 2:04 AM, ABCDBKK said:

So where do I send the award to Thailand's most brilliant genius? 

Send it to Gamma the Glob of course.

On 4/2/2024 at 1:16 AM, peter zwart said:

I dont care about this stuff and i dont care if its legal or not but i think that they should put more effort in the Jaba and alcohol problem in the country. That is where te serious problems are coming from.

Jaba the Hut is in the Kingdom?

Oh, I think you mean yaba?

On 4/1/2024 at 4:31 PM, 2baht said:

Damned weed!

Another invasive plant species but at least this one is useful

On 3/24/2024 at 8:18 AM, Sluglord said:

 

On the MAINLAND

 

Koh Tao not known for its beaches.

 

The question is entirely subjective. I would say no. In fact, I would state that any island less than about 40 km off the coast probably has less than exceptional beaches

 

Having said that, I am personally only satisfied and visit or stay on beaches that are at least four or five star. World class because why would a person go anywhere else when they have that opportunity? This is one of the best things that is on offer in Thailand. By and large free

Khao Tao is on the mainland. I live outside huahin and go often.

Read his post again.

I prefer this title to the op:

Man-Wielding Knife Apprehended in Pattaya

Probably just yet another knife high on cannabis rampaging through the countryside.

5 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

Yes, I can prove him wrong.

 

I know for a fact that "people are brainwashed from birth" is not true.

 

Had the poster said "some" or "some groups", probably not.

 

There are many history books that show Buddism is not all "hocus pocus".

Sorry.

Saying you "know for a fact" is not proof.

History books? Like the bible?

55555555 Thanks for the laff.

End of.

Another pipe dream.

On 3/21/2024 at 3:49 PM, youreavinalaff said:

I wonder, can you prove that comment?

 

The " brainwashed" bit and the fact Buddism and it's teachings are "hocus pocus". 

 

It will be an interesting read. Thanks.

Can you prove him wrong?

Didn't think so.

Religion: people get it or they don't.

More and more of the civilized world is getting it though as secularism rises.

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

I suggest going with probabilities.

Anything can happen. Black swans can happen.

The Russia-Iran-NK- China axis could melt down the international banking system tomorrow.

Especially your last one seems uncomfortably likely in the next few years.

I go with probabilities too and have been stacking metals for decades.

Just don't keep it all in one place.

I simply don't sweat small charges like that. Not worth the calories burned thinking about it.

3 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

If the magas take power, I don't expect any immediate impact on current SS recipients. But they would raise retirement age maybe even reduce benefits for younger people. IF SS isn't reformed, benefits will need to be cut about 25 percent even for current recipients in about 10 years.

I read that too but don't take anything for granted.

Hope for the best but plan for the worst.

I don't depend on my SS at all and instead keep assets in several countries, banks vaults, etc. I definitely don't keep most of it in America or USD.

On 3/21/2024 at 4:14 AM, georgegeorgia said:

Better to give than receive?

 

I'm don't think so GG 

 

I have been listening to YouTube videos on *how to be more selfish "

 

Im done with helping others sorry to say 

I guess that means you won't be sparing us your maudlin drivel then. Well, I figured it was worth a shot.