Fat is a type of crazy

On 6/12/2024 at 6:35 PM, Nick Carter icp said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Mongolian woman ^

 

 

They're women. Lived a good life. Natural. Practical skills. Terribly poor form to post their pictures in this way. 

15 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Trump can't surrender to Putin because the US and Russia are not at war.  This is a common tactic of the left, to imply that there are only two possible positions on the Ukraine war- unquestioning and endless support of Ukraine, or being a pawn of Putin. The reality is far more nuanced. 

 

I would support anyone over the spectre of a Harris presidency. She projects weakness, insincerity, and insecurity.  If and when Trump picks his VP candidate, the real race can begin.  

That's the point.  Do you honestly think Trump's thoughts on the Ukraine war or on 99 per cent of topics are nuanced, well thought through, based on good advice,  or he just does what comes into his head that he thinks will make him look majestic and powerful,  and make him popular. In his last presidency there were smart people there to stop him or limit his actions but there is not likely to be next time. 

You probably have heard of this but could be a so called pig butchering scam where the young girl contacts you as though it's a legitimate contact but wrong number  - you reply out of curiousity - a friendly discussion ensues maybe over weeks or months - with hints of romance because you are different to other men - then they ask for funds or discuss how much money they make from x investment and then you send funds . They'll even call you but they wont be the pretty young thing from say Singapore but from a call centre in Phnom Penh. Saw a thing on it where the senders of messages often get abused by big bosses in the process too - on low pay.

5 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

Fair enough. I love Australians here in Chiang Mai.

 

My question to you (Sparky won't answer): Have you ever been Mel-low?

Talented lady. Prefer her singing than acting. Case in point : Xanadu. 

Sage advice  in the song though.

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Oh ole joe has said plenty of stupid sh}t that the White House has had to back peddle. Explain the 30 sec freeze. I'm ready for a good laugh.

You mean when he looked uncomfortably rhythmically challenged listening to the music amongst a whole lot of cool black dudes. We would all probably look the same. 

4 minutes ago, susanlea said:

Robert speaks very poorly. All he does is use personal attacks. He isn't even a good actor. He is known for hiring many prostitutes himself and abusing his staff. He is a dirtbag really.

He may not be perfect - and didn't say he was - but he's not running for office. Think he's gob smacked that after all that's happened people think Trump is the answer to their woes.

If Trump thought a centre left message would have worked I reckon he would have gone there - he used to be that way politically in many ways of course -but he knows the centre and normal left won't buy what he's selling. 

I think it's fair to be held to account as to whether your life in Thailand is in some ways based on taking advantage of a poorer country. Thailand is economically very right wing in terms of rich and poor of course though there are exceptions such as pretty good broad access to health care. As long as you acknowledge that and don't abuse your place in society - your spending can be helping rich and poor - then it's not bad but definitely not without potential contradictions to consider. 

2 minutes ago, Prubangboy said:

I want to envision a world where I endlessly cling to what some old lady said what about this that or the other thing in Australia. 

 

But since Olivia Newton John faded, my American interest in your dying drought of a country has waned.

 

While you still have your fetid nose pressed against the glass of American-anything.

Hey...have a go at Sparky but leave Australia out of it.. 

5 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Andrew,

I have the same problems cannot walk too far and normally just ask for a wheelchair at the airport but now we always land at the new terminal at swampy and need to take the train to the old terminal. The train is normally packed and fast, and nobody offers me a seat. So, it is not easy for me to travel to Thailand anymore. Albeit I still travel twice a year to see my Thai family and friends.

Did you know there is a free shuttle bus between Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang . Think it's still going according to google. Or taxis of course for less than 20 bucks AUD. 

5 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Head job 

Who remembers the Australian 1980's band called ...The Radiators? 

 

They had a song number 1.... 1981 called Give me head 

"Oh you got me screaming at 100 degrees....

It didn't make the top 100 in Australia. 

There is no doubt unions did lots of good stuff for workers in Australia. A union in Thailand for construction workers might make things a lot safer with more reasonable pay.

Construction workers in the very strong unions in Australia get excellent pay but the developers are still able to make a good profit. But then you hear of people controlling traffic on AUD $200,000 including overtime on government construction projects and you know it's gone too far.  

In reality if all the cleaners joined the union and flexed their muscles during pay negotiations they would likely be better off. But I understand not wanting to join too. 

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

OK, that's the first 2 of my predictions proved right.

 

1. Hunter convicted

2. The left screaming this proves Trump's trial wasn't a stitch up.

 

Only number 3 to go...

 

3. An unusually light sentence. 

Yes it is a big game of join the dots and Trump is the real victim but he is all that there is between the tyrannical government and you being the victim so send more money

21 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Crammed into economy!!!!

And....the person in front put their set back !!! 

Actually that included one way with leg room. I am 6'5'' and I have had some bad times with people in front but this trip was not bad. Rather spend on nice hotel .. can hack it for 9 hour flight. 

14 hours ago, susanlea said:

I guess you have not been to many islands. A lot of them have rubbish collecting on the beaches when it is not busy. Most of the beaches are not that good anyway and food is usually disappointing. 

Been surprised this trip Koh Chang. As you say can be dirty in low season but have seen very little rubbish. There was a guy collecting outside the hotel this morning on Khlong Prou but nothing much to collect. 

12 hours ago, still kicking said:

And everybody complains about Thai Arways I just flew with Thai and just paid 720 AUD non-stop to Perth multiply that by 2 only adds up to 1440.

I flew Jetstar from Melbourne AUD $770 return direct to Bangkok with meal and 14 kilo's. On time too. 

I find it hard to believe you bought 2 seats unless you are a very large person then fair enough.

I had a bad run of people putting their seat back  so sometimes I pay for the bigger legroom but they are often near the toilet which is not ideal. 

1 minute ago, georgegeorgia said:

What a selfish lot you all are !!!

 

I started this thread because I was practically imprisoned in a small oven room in The View Talay 2B in Jomtien and not one ounce of sympathy or empathy 

 

I think nearly 6 weeks of this walking up going to that overpriced cafe run by a German guy and his staff ,sitting next to walking frames Warren and his drunk mates 

Please ! I got out 

 

So why not get a nicer bigger condo with nice outlook - you can afford it - do normal stuff inside like write crap here - but have nice food and entertainment for a good price outside and a nice beach to walk along. Seems like you picked a depressing cheapie even though some of those View Talay look large and nice.

2 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Try walking from Pattaya to Jomtien up the hill....walking is great , in fact a few times I took my luggage 🧳 bag with me to create more exercise 

Can you ride a bike along the beach from Jomtiem through Pratumnak to Pattaya. Or from Jomtiem to Na Jomtiem along the beach. Something to do. Stop at the beaches. 

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As retirement gets close for office workers like me you see life without the office bureaucracy and can be tempting to retire. Working from home 3 days a week thanks to post covid work rules made life easier though. Some work mates have left and gone to less brain intensive work to extend their work life. I am on leave and can continue through to retirement. Think I won't go back. 

I am no handyman.

As it happens my ex Thai wife got with a tradesman and we are good friends so he helps with that stuff and I help him with financial stuff. He actually renovated a whole apartment. Top bloke.  Funny. There have been many good things come from my ex wife even if our marriage wasn't the best.  Stick to what you are good at and take it easy with what you are not. 

I'm taking first steps to spend at least 6 months here. Don't read this too much now as all the negative nellies make me want to stay in Melbourne. But when here it's fun, nice people, good place to be. 

4 hours ago, G_Money said:

Standing his ground.  Like a real man does.

 

Unlike a wimp.

 

Trump - Alpha Male.

 

Biden - beta male.

 

See the difference?

An alpha male has respect of his peers. He has respect only amongst those who don't seem to understand politics and economics and rely on his bluster to feel good about their place in the world.

The two things Trump has as a weapon is inflation and the border.

He caused a significant part of inflation, as did most politicians around the world, through profligate spending during covid. Biden has had a tricky but successful path to have a booming economy with a reduction in inflation - though the everyday person still sees prices go up and feel others benefit from the good economy even though jobs are plentiful.

The border is a problem though Biden finally woke up and offered to implement Republican policy but Trump scarpered that. Most of his followers probably don't know or will accept Trumps word that the policy was no good even though backed by his own party. 

If Biden can effectively communicate on these two topics it will help but his communication isn't the best. 

3 minutes ago, JimTripper said:

I'm going to try Hua Hin for a month. Rates on airbnb are much less for a month, usually similar to a couple weeks so no rush. Not into arriving without a place and searching for housing.

Never been there but it seems to get mixed reviews. Ideally it is the best of both worlds - enough shops and fun but still not too chaotic or polluted. The beach gets mixed reviews but seems more swimmable that Pattaya area. Maybe further south is better still but could be too quiet without full time partner.