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At the reduced rate of Russian Gas arriving in Europe, we will not be able to stock up on gas for the winter months. Come fall, the Russian Gas Deliveries may be stopped althogether. (The state-finances of Russia will allow for it). Throwing European Economies into a deep recession. Remarkable: As opposed to common belief, the economic developements in the West (for the next 10 months) will not be decided in Brussels but in Moscow. Like it or not. Perhaps a good time to start "hedging" European Stock Portfolios.

Yep, I suppose it's "the role play" (the girl friend syndrome) that still makes the difference. Worth the Airfare? To each his own, I guess.

I suppose the "coconut bar" in Pattaya hasn't changed much. But will I have to compete with sophisticated Indian heartbrakers?

Hi Glob. Never mind Googles AI. I have read all your 2162 posts. Therefore, I know you, know everything about you. I have become your personal BIG BROTHER.

It seems to me, that most posts here come from Expats. Of course, they mostly quote "daily life" prices. How about tourist? A good number comes to Thailand for the ladies. I don't know of a segment of the Thai economy where inflation has been as rampant as in the "female companionship" sector. After consulting his pocket calculator, many a Farang may find, that it does not make sense anymore to sit in an airplane for 12 hours, only to realise, that the "price structure" is not that far away than in his home country.

Fully agree. Small and beautiful.

Well, big "pow wow" at the clinic next thursday. All "preliminary". After 1 week, the medics will offer me different procedures (avenues). Tailor made to my needs. Although my needs are rather modest. I would like to pee less and like to to have more of some sort of Sex again. Time will tell. Is it too much to ask? I am just curious, with what kind of remedy some of the highest paid medics (Switzerland) come up with. - One thing remains: Thanks to the input of Sheryl, I will be able to understand "what the medics are talking about". A first, what this is concerned. (No, I don't seek amateur medical advice on Facebook). A poster asked my age. It's 70, but currently feeling like 97 1/2. Cheers.

To be sure. Soi 13/1 and 13/2 was my home away from home for 15 years. Sitting across the Bars opposite to "Yamatos" for 15 years. Even in the "hay-days" I always wondered how this place stays in business. Little business as opposed to "Rinapp". 2 Meters away from "Yamatos". Travel restrictions are being lifted. Tempted to look around in my "home away from home" once more. (Soi 13/1, soy 13/2). But afraid to not recognise my former "home away from home" anymore. Fearing total dissapiontement.

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As said, I will have a major "pow-wow" with the medics next week. Surely the interaction(s) between different medications in combination with Viagra/Cialis will be discussed. A major issue will be "how to restore some sort(s) of sexual normality", while having to deal with "the Prostate problem at the same time". We shall see. - At any rate, as mentioned above, the info I got from Sheryl puts me in a position to understand "the mechanics of prostate illness" and enabeling me to follow and understand the "lingo" of the medics as far as this is concerned. ----------------------------- Primary goal is to keep this "illness" at bay. Secondary: Sometimes I would still like to invite a nice lady to my room. Currently, I could only show her my stamp collection and not much else.????????????

Most female residents at the temples are elderly women. Sad to say, but the "Generation-Contract" in Thailand is getting weaker. (Children looking after their parents in old age). - Without having accumulated some "assets" and receiving no support by her children, the Temple is the last resort for those women all dressed up in white. A sad state of affairs.

Traditionally Thai women walk 2 meters behind "her man". Still very common in rural Thailand. I am amazed, how many Farang "Cultural-Experts" don't know about this. ------------------------- In modern times, many Thai Males may find this tradition very helpful, especially while walking around in shopping malls. It puts a natural distance between the males wallet and his female companion.

Here is the situation. I live in Switzerland and next week I will have a major talk at a clinic to adress "my issue". I am very happy to say that your info will be of great help for me. Not only do I now know about possible remedies/treatments, but I will also be able to understand "what the medics are talking about". Thanks Sheryl.

For about a year I swallow tablets to keep my Prostate problems at bay. First brand of tabletts caused massive dizzieness. New Medicine "Urorec 4mg" I can take without dizzieness. Urge to urinate about every 2 hours. I can live with that. BUT: Penis erection = not taking place anymore. Ejaculate not exiting penis, but being re-directed into bladder??!!?? What causes the ejaculate to be re-direczed into the blatter instead of seeing the light of day or ending up in a place where the sun never shines??? Question(s): Would Viagra/Cialis at least restore "erection" (I take blood-pressure meds). Would a medical invasion (hospitalisation), restore former "sexual-normality"?. Like natural erection and "ejaculate" exiting where nature intended it to exit? Or is it that "prostate-poblems" generally are basically a "death-sentence" for "male-activity below the belt"? I am sure that a couple of elderly Farangs are confronted with the same problem(s). Thanks for input. Also: Thanks Sheryl.

In 20 years 99% will be digital morons. The future looks so bright that I bought 100 pairs of dark sunglasses. Otherwise I could not stand the bright future, I am afraid.

The world should fear the next "mid-term" elections in the US more than the devil fears the holy water.

100 years a go, half of the population were analog morons. Today half of the population are digital morons.

Quote: "Perhaps, if we had stayed in the trees, rather than having climbed down to venture into the savanna, then our species would have been happier and less lethal to both ourselves and other species." Humanity should have followed my exampe. When staying in Europe I live in the trees. When staying in Thailand I live in ultra cheap guest houses.

Us Farangs were good teachers introducing Thais to Hedonism.

I am surprised that this comes as a surprise to many. The US in the firm grip of fundamentalist religious zealots plus "trumpism". A fatal toxic combination.

The youngsters in Kalkutta may not settle for "little things" in the future.

Only for those that can find access to the local "Plutocracies". All others admire the western concept of "hedonism". Google is your friend. More "refugees" coming.

As we get older, high blood pressure becomes an issue for many. Athletes raise their blood pressure at or above 180 as a daily routine. As high blood pressure is bad for us, how come that Athletes (provoking high blood pressure daily) don't drop dead at the age of 30 at the latest`?

Babies are cute and lovable. Teenagers are a nusense. Adult babies (20 years old) will leave you. Sending you a christmas card. If you have money, they can't wait for your demise. - A baby is nothing else than a future adult. This in itself is a scary thought.

To be born in the west is a blessing. All others are starting out as potentional live-long losers. Can this concept last? =no!