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I recall the very MAJOR earthquake in Taiwan, in 1999, a 7.7 with epicenter in NanTou... It knocked out our power in Taipei for a few months, except for sporadic power provided at odd times. That was a major quake. When it hit, all power was cut, all communication was cut. The building rocked and rocked for what seemed like over a minute. That quake was completely devastating. =============== There will be MANY and very SIGNIFICANT after-quakes for at least the next month. In Taiwan, minor quakes happen routinely. Sometimes, they just rock you to sleep. I know a LOT about Taiwan. And, this is the reason I don't want to return. The people of Taiwan have destroyed their Isle Formosa due to the many environmentally poor decisions they have taken during the past many years. HOPE TSMC in HsinChu is still OK, though..... We love our chips! ================= Eat, Drink, Man, Woman Great Film Great Taiwanese Director.

Agree... 100 Percent. I will not buy from Thailand retailers, in the future. I can buy from Japan, and I want to.....!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Time!

Poor quality plastics. Yes. Be careful, even if you might be of normal weight.

I saw this happen in Singapore, the first time. 1971, and in the Malacca Strait. Some native stood on the toilet seat, instead of sitting on it. I was completely nonplussed by her antics. Anyway.... When in Rome..... ------------- At least they knew where to wash their feet....of course.....

Obviously, the guys that used this toilet before me had very acidic piss, probably. That is alliteration, something you say that AI is incapable of, though I disaagree.

If I were you, I would go to the BKK airport, and hold a large sign in my hand which states: "I WILL PAY YOU DOUBLE THE EXCHANGE-RATE FOR ANY and ALL AMERICAN COINS" Just take a very large bucket with you. My guess is that, within a 24 hour period, you will be able to fill up you bucket. If one bucket of American Coinage is not sufficient, .... Then just go back the next day. You will be able to get over a ton of American coins within one month, is my guess.

It's either that or just drill through the head of the screw, which might be a safer option, not to crack the porcelain....maybe... The screw head seems to be of some sort of cheap brass, or something... American Standard crappola, produced about 30 years ago, i would imagine. Not a bad toilet. Just that the brass fittings are corroded, which should not happen. Totally fused, is the screw.

If I were you, I would just go to the BKK airports, and ask anyone that appears to be an American,... For spare change. Most Americans will be happy to provide you with any USA coins in their pockets. But, if your Thai wife is hoping for any special American coins, then this might not work. Who knows... Someone might even give you a Buffalo Nickel.... I used to collect these when I was very young, and when they were still in circulation. You might also ask for a silver dollar, too.... I also collected these Liberty silver dollars when they were in circulation, a long time ago. I would say that the more recent American coinage is of little interest. There is no doubt that you can buy American coins for cheap, in BKK, if the coins are of low quality, and not in mint condition. Or, maybe you can check Amazon. Amazon has rolls of coins, probably. Or, Ebay. So, as you can see, the much cheaper way is to just go the BKK airport, and ask a few Americans for spare change: Americans are used to being asked for money from almost anyone on the street in America....

Anyway.... WD40, several doses, was tried, without success. Therefore, either use a hacksaw to cut off the head of the screw, or use a drill. In my case, the only option seems to be a drill. There is no room for a small hacksaw. The most important point is to use some solution which will not fracture the porcelain of the toilet, which is one of my concerns. I was hoping for a better solution, though....

Three on one small motorbike? Two girls on the back of a motorbike? There should be a law.

Why do UK guys insist upon wearing tie-dyed T-shirts? Such a sartorial disaster. If this guy had been wearing a decent pair of shoes, then he might not have ended up in cuffs.... Shoes make the man. What an idiot for venturing forth in such disgusting garb! Such a slovenly fool. He should be back home baling hay, or sleeping with the hogs in the barnyard. Like Tom Jones.

OK. Thank you. But, you must admit.... Sitting on a copper seat might be beautiful. Also.... IF I must pay USD100 for a decent toilet seat from HomePro....then.... I will DEFINITELY buy from Amazon, and have it sent here, even if I must pay the import tax. I will NO LONGER support local retailers that sell garbage. My new policy....

Yeah.... I know. I used to subscribe to this rag, when the Dreamliner was but yet a dream. And, it was discussed in this mag many years ago.... ================ There is a REASON why the Dreamliner can maintain a higher cabin pressure, without sacrificing longevity.... I guess you must know..... Right? ============== Anyway, this higher cabin pressure is a major advantage for long-haul flights.

The most important thing to keep in mind when flying Boeing aircraft is that ALL of the aircraft from Boeing ALWAYS have a 7. And so, they are lucky. With the Dreamliner, then you should enjoy a higher cabin pressure, of course. This should be the main advantage to choosing this aircraft for long-haul flights, since this can reduce fatigue, dehydration, etc. I am ignorant about most things. But, I am not ignorant of this important point.

By contrast... I would kick a Cartier girl out of bed! Too ANGULAR for me.... Of course, I like Cartier watches, but just do not like Cartier women, compared to Chanel girls.... Of course, I like the Cartier aviator watch.... I once had one of these. But, then.... I threw it in the Pacific Ocean, just to spite my Taiwanese GF. Now, this watch is somewhere off the east coast of Taiwan. She wasn't worth it. Neither was the watch. a. I will never again buy a Cartier wristwatch b. I will never again have a GF

This is MY idea of.... HEAVEN.... Who could ask for anything more? Far better than Trump's women, for sure....

Have you ever been paid for favors by some rich bich from NYC? Chanel N°5

Maybe you do not get my meaning: Take a look at this Chanel girl....for example.... Now, I can tell you.... When you go to Naples, Florida, you will see some Old Shriveled Ladies in ugly bathing suits floundering around on the beaches, like walruses. And then, you will also find some HOT European chicks with their tops off, looking like Chanel models. And then, what do you think happens? The old broads get really upset about the unfettered pert breasts of the Europeans, and make a stink. Personally, I would rather ban the old broads from the beach, and then make it a requirement for the Chanel girls to not set foot on the Naples beach without first removing their tops. It's like.... A no-brainer. Old broads, lugging around heavy Chanel jewelry, looks dumb. Young chicks, with no tops, look cool! But.... OLD BAGS from New York City, on Naples Beaches...look...uncool. I have so much experience, just because..... I used to be hired by those old girls, like.... 65-years-old.... To be their gigalo... On the beach... In Naples, FL. They tipped me PLENTY.....!

Let us just hope that it is not too late to save the frogs, Sir. (NOT joking, either. But, unfortunately, I believe it might be too late, now. SAD, really.) Anyway, I am one who follows people like Tim Lenton, and for good reason. These are just thoughts I think while on the hopper, of course. In case you might not know.... Tim is very well known in his field. Exeter

Also, if we are to have FULL equality of the sexes...then... Women should have the right to remove their tops, too!!!! No big deal, really. Who cares, really!

https://www.quora.com/Do-people-who-live-in-cultures-where-bare-breasts-are-the-norm-have-the-same-fascination-with-breasts-as-Americans-seem-to-have Listen Folks.... I spent some time in Naples, Florida. And some Europeans loved to come to Naples and remove their tops. This was fine with me. However, there were some old ladies in Naples who did not like it. But.... WHY? Maybe, because these Europeans' breasts looked great. Not shriveled, in any way. Maybe the old women of Naples, Florida were jealous? I think...YES!

When I was young, just the idea of nudity, or even public nudity, was repugnant to me. Now that I am older, I just don't care much about whether I might be clothed or unclothed. Why is this? These days, I spend most of my time wearing nothing, at all, just because, it's TOO HOT. Yesterday, the temp was 41. Today, the high temp was 42. I just wish that we could change the law so that, anytime the sun beats down upon us, and every time the temperature goes above 40 degrees, then people in Thailand could be able to remove all their clothes, and get cool. I have never been a nudist in the colder climates. Also, I think that if women would remove their clothing, then most of us would find it much easier to deal with the excessive heat caused by Climate Change in Thailand. Many years ago, neither men nor women were required to wear shirts or blouses. So, then, now that Climate Change is creating so much heat stress.... Why can't we go back to the good old days when women would bear their breasts, and when everyone could feel free to walk around with no clothing above the waist? Regards Gamma Note: Also, if Climate Change is real, then if this might be the end of the world, and if we are living out our final days due to our own CO2 foolishness, for sure, I would love to leave this world being able to see women walking around, free as the Birds they are. In my opinion, most women love to show off their physical assets. THIS is why they get breast augmentation. Therefore..... WHY HIDE the result of the expensive work they have had done to their breasts? Why not just show their big augmented boobs for all to see? Why pay money to make one's mammeries larger, if one must hide them under clothing? Also, every woman's areola are different. And so, I enjoy seeing the differences. And, how can we if women's breasts are hidden under clothing, during the Hot Season in Thailand? It's not fair to men that women are able to see men's breasts, but men are not able to see women's breasts, during Thailand's Hot Season. ============= Women's breasts are more beautiful to me than men's breasts. Why hide them? Why hide beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????? I have never understood this suspect principle! ================ Of course, these days, most women feel much more comfortable in showing much more of their bodies than they ever have....since......the 1920's. But, I would like to see women go FULL bare breasted. I think it would be good for them. AND....it might be better for society, too! If we can just allow women to share the sight of their nipples, in public, in as a matter of course, then this taboo will soon fall. And, we will no longer be so preoccupied with women's breasts, which, I think, is not a good thing.

If only I had a more comfortable toilet seat, I might be able to provide more enlightening comments on TV. Just like you, I do my best thinking while sitting on the hopper.

Tim is, actually, an amazingly effective teacher. When on the hopper, I often think about Tipping Points, in fact.

Bard/Gemini is.... GOING WRONG!!!!! Are we afraid of the truth???????????????????????????????????????????????????