Fat is a type of crazy

Good memories going to the Valhalla theatre in Melbourne. They would put out a poster each three months and student houses would have it on the wall. The 80's. The usual foreign films like Belle du Jour, Breathless, La Dolce Vita. Fun movies like John Waters Polyester, with a scratch and sniff card so you could watch in Odorama, and David Lynch's Eraserhead, and the Russ Myers movies such as Beyond the Valley of the Dolls were fun. Then there would be the worst movies of all time like Plan 9 from Outer Space. The 80's. Here is a cool Melbourne cinema. Different colours but here's pink. I lived around the corner from a nice art house cinema for 15 years till I met my Thai wife and we moved to the hills. Nicer than the picture.

Cool. I'll send you a private message and we can work it out thanks.

As an incentive if you feel better afterwards in 2023 happy to sell it back same price if hotel allows

If dates are flexible to 2024 and the offer is there I am interested thanks.

Here's a photo posted of Yinn by Rumak in Ranong. Maybe he was having a laugh.

I do have a theory that the most active here maybe the shyest and weirdest in real life. Because of the importance it seems to take. Many who post time to time seem the most normal. But who knows. I liked Yinn. It seemed like she was a she though the broken english did seem staged and didn't improve. Rumak said he met HER.

I was a big fan of Crayon Pop for a while. Light hearted good fun. Not the whole sexy too much thing. But that was Bar Bar Bar rather than Bang Bang Bang.

You may deal with the dodgy side of the public service but as a career public servant I can confirm it can be an interesting, productive, and satisfying career. In my cases saving millions of dollars. Stopping illegal acts. Good work life balance, generous retirement superannuation, helping the good people of Australia. Sure many Thais the same. Not everyone wants to spend long hours selling something or other. Good for those who do. Public servants do have a life thanks.

Could be because in the morning you are hassled by the weight of expectations. From yourself and others. To many choices and decisions can make you lazy. What to do to feel productive as well as have fun. You noted you like being on a train. At night, or on a train, there's nothing much else to do but be and that can feel better. Excitement can come from freedom from expectations.

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So when you are in Issan with your mat and small drawer what then? Become a buddhist or something. I have posted this before on the god topic from The Onion. Something to consider. When I think back to my time on earth, I have few regrets. The path I took, the simple life of a monk, allowed me to achieve the highest state of enlightenment. As one who renounced worldly attachments, I was free to lead a contemplative existence and to then share my wisdom with others. That said, I have to admit that if I were to do it all over again, I would probably choose to have at least a few possessions. Not too many, of course. Maybe 10 possessions—20, tops. To be sure, desiring earthly possessions only binds one to this life, and all beings must free themselves from the shackles of materialism to reach nirvana. That’s why, if I were to have a few belongings, I’d limit them to just some essentials: a fan, perhaps, to cool myself with, or a candle, so I could continue my study of ancient texts when the sun goes down. It’s not as if owning a candle would’ve halted my spiritual awakening. How could it? It’s just a candle, right? I’ve always said that it is not objects themselves but our unwavering devotion to them that stands in the way of karmic progress and, ultimately, true awakening. With that in mind, I can’t help but wonder if it really would’ve been such a big deal if I’d had a pen or two to write with—not coveting pens or obsessing over them or anything like that, just having a reliable writing implement that’s great for copying down spiritual insights. If I lost the pen, I’d be absolutely fine with that, but there’s nothing about being liberated from the stranglehold of temporal attachment that says I shouldn’t be able to make a mark on a piece of paper. And come to think of it, a canteen would’ve been a huge help. I probably would’ve attained perfect enlightenment sooner—a lot sooner—if I hadn’t had to stop meditating beneath the Bodhi tree and walk to the river Niranjana every single time I got thirsty. I understand, perhaps better than anyone, how vital meditation is to finding the freedom that awaits us at the end of the eightfold path. And you know what would’ve made meditating a hell of a lot easier? A tent. Nothing big or ornate, just a humble cloth shelter to help keep the rain and wind off my body. It’s not as though a tent would’ve stopped me from teaching my disciples to forsake earthly things. I would just say, “Dispossess yourself of all things, except a tent. And maybe a blanket.” Pillows, an obvious worldly luxury, would be forbidden. Oh, you know what else would’ve been great? A tea kettle. I would have killed for a tea kettle. A sweater or a jacket really wouldn’t have been the end of the world either, and there’s also a lot to be said for a decent pair of shoes. And what harm would there have been in having, say, a flute? It’d be nice to unwind with some music at the end of a long day of rigorous reflection. Again, I’m talking about very modest possessions here. Nothing you couldn’t easily fit in a satchel, which, yes, would’ve been nifty as well. How about a little carving of a monkey? Honestly, I think it would’ve been fun to have had that to look at from time to time—a wooden one, nothing carved from precious stones or anything. I can’t imagine not being able to break free from the eternal cycle of death and rebirth because of a tiny monkey figurine, can you? If I’m being completely honest, it’s not just the lack of possessions I regret. I also probably spent way too much of my time on earth meditating. Just sitting there on the hard ground doing nothing but pondering the infinite day after day when there are so many wonderful things to see and do in the world. I could’ve meditated just once a week and probably been perfectly fine. What a waste. I lived 80 years, and frankly, I blew it. I should have just tried to enjoy myself.

As a 17 year old I was quite taken by one of their last hits 'Come Dancing'. A nice simple ditty.

Some people don't want to be socially acceptable, outgoing, building, networking, etc. One could say those people are autistic or somehow diminished or they could say they are relaxed, fairly peaceful, happy with themselves and know who they are. They may want to relax with a woman who lets them be who they are, and they will hopefully let the woman be who they want to be, and they may have different interests but hang out together. They want someone who will make them feel good, sex, good look after and who is pleasant to be with. In that context a bargirl with a lovely smile, who knows how good and bad people can be and appreciates someone nice, may hit the mark. There is a risk that such a person could be horribly damaged or they might have learned what's good and bad and important in life. So best to keep an open mind about any woman and see what happens. I have never been in a relationship or been with a bar girl. Probably due to a combination of common sense and being a bit staid in my ways. But I certainly don't think bad of those that do.

How long were you with her and presumably her kids if you don't mind me asking. It's hard to get the context otherwise.

I think you are being a bit romantic. Pretty normal now to find people who go here and there. I work in an office with normal folk and they will travel to places far more exotic than Ubon. It's been done. There's no stone unturned.

You say that as though you are an outsider looking in but then keep posting pro Trump stuff so which is it - neutral observer or determined Trump fan

My hesitation to use stuff like this is the same as my hesitation to get map directions when driving. If I drive I like to work out where I am going and get there without being told step by step. You hear the stories of British tax drivers having a better or different developed brain than others. So long cut short I don't want to use too many helpers rather than my brain as it might limit the powers of the brain. It might take me to step 3 of a thought process i.e. save time but it might be better but slower to get there myself by thinking.

My ex thai wife likes Richie and Maybelle in Phuket. Fairly down to earth. Run a cafe. Not my cup of tea but nice couple. She also really liked this christian western lady with a thai husband with cute kids. Stayed in Koh Samui a lot I think. Nice hotels all the time. Talked about helping others. Set up a successful clothing business or something. Lots of views. Based on these two there are two ways to consider: Down to earth and simple and honest with a bit of humour. Or aspirational giving people something they wish they had and gives them an escape.

I had a flatmate who had heroin. Once a week or so. Still was effective at work. The cleaner the heroin the less damage done she said. But I have seen many who get so overwhelmed much more than other drugs. Hard to come back. Not sure legalisation is the best solution but decriminalisation for users seems to potentially work.

Normally desperate silly people. The low hanging fruit. Give em 10 years and a second chance.

There's that couple that did videos. Holistic trainer. My ex wife calls them Beavis and Butthead. Aussie guy and Thai girl. She started all normal and shy but seemed to become popular and dressed all sexy. A bit over the top and inappropriate for the situation e.g. going to breakfast at the hotel but dressed for a nightclub. But good luck to her as she got popular. So if your girlfriend is really a hotty 9 out of 10 look out for a lot of attention. Most videos were dull content though. Going to the same places. Staying in hotel and getting excited over stock standard food.

So you had 6 months staying in a farm area wooing the girl. Or was part of it by line. She was no doubt impressed by your persistence

My 2 cents following from previous topic is: That resort on White Sand Beach is still basic but probably best section of beach on the island. KC Grande close. Kacha good too as noted. As low as 50 bucks AUD for Kacha on beach side room and breakfast on beach. Best beach for sports as wide and long of course. Nice resorts on Khlong Prou include at one end Paradise Resort and the new section on the other side of the road called Paradise Hill which has good facilities for kids and is a bit cheaper but you can use the facilities of the beach side resort. A strip of a few half decent restaurants but not much else. Santhiya Tree in the middle of Khlong Prou has beautiful new rooms. 10 minute walk from shops but regular shuttles. Near a waterfall too. 100 bucks. Room with pool and breakfast on beach. At the other end there is Dewa and Centara. Nice and not too expensive. If you want more basic and a bit fun Blue Lagoon is good near these resorts and seconds from the beach. Kai Bae probably has the best food options. As noted in previous topic Sylvan near Kai Bae is nice. 75 bucks AUD full sea outlook and breakfast with panoramic outlook. Beach has a few rocks but bits are clear. This and Santhiya Tree are good for impressing the ladies and are dirt cheap in low season.

I went in 1991 to the Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian and saw an IMAX there. Seemed good at the time. Think it was Blue Planet.

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