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Now that you mention it, GWTW definitely has some Russian storytelling-feel to offer the reader.

Correction: Vivien played Scarlett, and not Scarlet, as we know. (Strange, me thinks that Rhet is Rhett and Scarlet is Scarlett, and neither can stand each other, even though both have two Ts in their first names, occurring at the end of each name.) This, too, boggles the mind.

Dear Folks, Can you recall your first reading of Gone With The Wind? And, can you recall where and when you read it….sort of like when you first received the news of JFK’s tragedy? I am not saying that Gone WIth The Wind (GWTW) is that much of a tragedy, and it might even be more of a comedy, these days. Sure, it was a tragedy when Tara burned to the ground, or did it? I forget. And since I forget, what I am doing is listening to GWTW on tape, just so I can get my facts straight about things like the plot, for example. Absolutely, GWTW is one of the greatest books ever written, with umpteen copies sold, and even more borrowed from libraries around the United States. And, do you think there will be a remake of the famous GWTW film? Who will play Scarlet, I do wonder. Certainly nobody could play Scarlet as well as Vivien Leigh, IMHO. She’s British, you know. FYI: I found a wonderful audiobook recording read by, I think, Linda Stephens. She does all the characters so well, even the slaves. This particular copy of the audio recordings is cheap at half the price. If one had read GWTW in one sitting, as I did, back in 1964, then listening to the audio version in 2024 would be twice the thrill. I just wish that the Old South still survived, meaning not ALL of it, but the ROMANCE of it!!!!!! Anyone else here think this book is the greatest novel written during the past 100 years? I still love Scarlet, just as much as I ever did. Love this book! Best regards, Gamma (Rhett) Globulin Note: Love her, Simply Love her, to bits….!

Yes. Agree. He is using poetic license to create heightened suspense. If the guy had been intending to leave, he would have been all packed and ready to go, rather than hiding in a public toilet where he alleges that he was beat up, and received what he suspected was a concussion to the brain. Maybe the facts are not altogether what has been reported, simply because the actual facts of the case are not yet known. Also, the guy should state his full name!

What excuse might be seen as an acceptable excuse??? Just curious.

Someday, maybe, the increasing instability in the polar jet stream may bring us some REALLY cold days. When they say really cold here, then I normally think of some place like Mongolia, or Harbin, China, maybe minus 50-degrees C, or something. If this ever happens during our Cool Season in Thailand, then how might we survive? Another thing I often worry about: With these increasingly unstable Polar Vortices, it may someday be possible that we will up to a meter of snow in Chiang Mai. And then..... Who will shovel the snow???? As far as I know, Thailand shops do not sell proper snow shovels.

Does anyone know what REALLY happened? For example, the circumstances of his overstay, and... How long was the overstay? Was he intending to leave, or just hoping to stay even longer on his overstay? What other offenses, if any, had he committed? How long had he been in Thailand? Did he have sufficient funds? So many questions, and so little time to answer them..... Wish we knew more. That fat guy on the floor: How does he fit into the story? And, as fat as he appears to be, how could he fit into almost ANYTHING????

Never a truer word spoken. Size measurements must be taken under controlled conditions if they are to have any validity.

Due to evolutionary advantage, colder climes, over time, promote shorter ones. Same with noses.

Done after .... a. Flagellation b. Flatulence c. Happening simultaneously. This is the perfect moment to take the measurements.

This incident would never have happened if only all beaches in Pattaya were zoned as NUDE beaches. Also, I know what the young man said, in Chinese: "Gen Ni You Shenmo Guanxi." This is the standard retort. Meaning....what business is it of yours.

Actually, one of his more amazing quotations.

Those countries prefer to keep their women indoors, locked up at home, pregnant, and uneducated, and powerless to decide family size. No hope for such backward cultures, really. Their entire culture has not progressed since.....maybe..... Before the First Coming. Hopeless.

Very interesting. Good info. Not sure how this works though, and the cost, and the time to receive. I will need to contact the international department of BKK Bank in Thailand...maybe.... Seems like a very good solution, however. Glad I opened two BKK accounts in Thailand. Getting tired of KBank, and new changes there (maybe just in my own mind, however).

Yes.... Alas, Covid was such a sorry excuse for a pandemic. What we needed was something like PLAGUE....but.....TIMES 2. Still, if population can be decreased by twofold, just using FORCED-VIEWING of OnlyFans...then this way is preferable, more humane, and less costly.

The Red-Chinese Dragon has not changed its spots. The Red Chinese have not changed their plans for world domination. The question might be.. Will China (the government) implode before it destroys the world. There is no point in adding any unnecessary economic fuel to their fire. This is war we are now engaged in!

If this cold weather will please persist until the End of May, then I can save about.... Bt.2000.00 per month, or a total cost savings of ... Approximately: Bt.10,000.00 Still, although the hot season is preferable to me, and something which cannot be entirely avoided, cool weather is good for working outdoors. We have experienced warmer weather during the past decade. And, near-record-breaking low temperatures in Northern Thailand are already just a thing of the past, a distant memory already, so to speak. Time to donate heavier winter clothing, cluttering up the closet, if one has not already done so. Such charity is often seen here in Thailand as just one more instance of Making Merit.

I find it incredible that such blatant disregard for accepted mores in Thailand is allowed to go unpunished. We need to find this Farang before he commits even more serious offenses.

Elon's approach to China is what seems most worrisome. This is, perhaps, just a self-serving approach which Elon has taken, presumably to protect his business interests in Red China. But, is it best for the world? Likely....not. Taiwan cannot accept Elon's view of Red China, and neither can any thinking individual who respects freedom and rule of law.

Stupid Farang must be banned from Thailand. Only PhD candidates and their advisors need come to Thailand. Why would anyone remove their pants while riding on public conveyance? The question is not WHY these Farang must be banned, but HOW to ban them most effectively. Until they are completely banned and expelled from Thailand, we need to bring back the QUARANTINE, and Quarantine these Farang in small areas in Pattaya. We can give them high-density housing, until they have had enough, and choose to leave of their own accord. Even this housing is too good for the those stupid Farang: What about if we just keep them in cages, which is obviously where they belong. They are free to return to their home-countries, any time they wish.

a. Capacity of human bladder equals approximately 400 milliliters. b. Six Indian bladders, if full, probably can hold 2.4 liters of urine. c. World's oceans hold approximately 1.4 times 10, raised to the 21st power. d. Question: Even if there were Ten Little Indians peeing in the sea, would the sea even take notice?

What about Tiny Tim? Let's not be a total Scrooge. Once babies are born, then one must educate them, especially the females of the species....because... Well, no doubt you know why.

One can only hope....

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In short, if one is a Fruit Fly, and one runs out of resources, ...... Then what? Does the "situation resolve" as you claim? Yes. The situation will always resolve. However, some resolutions are more preferable than others. Sustainability is what we should be working toward.... Before it's too late. Of course, Economists, not being scientists, will tell you that infinite growth is sustainable. Do you really think so?