The Fugitive

Strange. Ours is definitely very quiet (positioned above the bed), cools rapidly and has never received any attention since at least 2007.

I find the only effective means of managing my lower back pain is to keep moving. Type of chair, car seat, cushions etc. make little difference. If flexibility is a problem I would avoid an SUV. We have a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. My Mrs wanted it because it has seven seats and she believes a bigger vehicle to be safer. I don't like it because of the fuel consumption and, being less agile than average, the 'step-up' makes entering and exiting the vehicle difficult. However, in your particular case, taking time researching and spending money on a quality custom seat may give you the improvement you seek.

'Browsec' enables me to view geo-blocked websites (in United Kingdom) and pay bills etc. Much too slow for streaming though.

Absolutely. At just over one dollar per month if you subscribe for three years you won't get a better deal.

Excellent advice (as always from Sheryl). I would heed it. I find this information most useful (from United Kingdom National Health Service). https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations/asia-east/thailand

A gem of a place! It's knowing where to find these independent optometrists. I'm most fortunate. After wearing single vision then varifocal lenses for over 40 years my vision has improved to such an extent that I no longer need correction. It's my Mrs whom I'm trying to convince to get her eyes tested!

Neither my Thai wife nor myself having been for an eye examination/prescription spectacles in Thailand I don't know what staff the independent or optical chains employ and what (if any) their qualifications are? That was why I referred to 'opticians' (as in dispensing only).

My optometrist in U.K. does OCT (and also offers OptoMap scans), pressure testing for glaucoma plus the usual reading tests. She also prescribes and dispenses. What I was getting at was my Thai Mrs has never had any sort of eye test, consequently, never worn prescription lenses. Not good at 56 years of age.

I asked my Thai Mrs if she had ever had a eye test by an optician? I described pressure tests and digital imaging of the inside of the eyeball. At age 56 she hadn't a clue what I was talking about. She buys 100 baht reading glasses off the street markets. We have an independent optician in our small town and I've noticed two branches of the well known blue and white chain in our next larger town 11km away. I'm very tempted to go in just to find out what they offer (or don't) in the way of eye examinations?

Sorry for delay. Here is the receipt/warranty (two pages).

I was with her. Drew 20,000 cash out of ATM and I handed it to the guy in AutoBacs. After keying in the transaction he handed my Mrs some change and the receipt. You've got me thinking now! She's out at the moment. I'll ask her if she's got the paperwork?

Wow! Incredible bargain!

Not yet. Just looking now thanks. Seems a good idea!

Thanks for that! I didn't get to choose. My Mrs does the driving. She insisted upon 'original' and also decided where she was going to purchase them from. I just had to provide the cash!

Another good possibility, thanks! I don't take any regular medication. The only meds I have taken have been the assortment of pills that my Mrs brings me from our local nurse to try to combat this issue.

Good thinking! About the same.

An amazing price for such a size of unit!

Agreed! Many thanks. I'm going to go that route.

12 months of the colourful variety! I've read it's dead white blood cells that have been fighting infection.

Good suggestions, many thanks. We don't buy any dairy products. I only drink the odd powdered 'creamer' in a cup of coffee very occasionally. I've fortunately never been troubled with allergies or, at least, up until now?

Bought a set of 4 for Pajero Sport a couple of weeks ago. Original Bridgestones exactly same as originally fitted. Purchased from; AutoBacs. Had change out of 20,000. Very good tyre fitting bay IMHO. www.autobacs.co.th

Good advice thanks!

Pro's: Affordability (both for renting and buying land/property). Eating out is cheap. Convenience of shopping at 7/11, Big C, Lotus's and CJ. Availability and affordability of local community hospital services and High Street clinics. Specialist dental services extremely good value. Reliability of water, electricity and internet/mobile service. Cheap and comfortable internal air and coach travel. Railways are an option and improving. Con's: March/April can be too hot. Wish I was elsewhere. Soi dogs and everyone turning their pets loose. Excrement everywhere. Lack of choice in bread, butter and cheese. Pies and pastries are not common.

Thanks Sheryl. Most impressive selection!

My Amphur was also insisting that I would need to go back to the British Embassay in Bangkok and obtain another translated/certified copy of my passport having already recently provided same for marriage. This I wasn't prepared to do so abandoned my quest for a Yellow House Book/Pink ID card. Some time later, by chance, my Thai Mrs spoke to our Amphur Customer Service Manager at one of our mobile blood donor sessions. He told his staff to copy the same information and my Yellow Book/Pink ID card was issued a few days later.