KhunLA

Don't know I'd call it a whipping, as only Rep governor since 2009, and a predominately Dem 'governor' state. Only had 9 Rep govs since 1874. More a surprise when out going gov, Youngkin won, in 2022.

A couple gals sprung for the bill here in TH, and yea, did, but didn't surprise me. More than a few would spring for the bill or next round back in USA. Not surprising at all. Especially the friends w/bennies, if they initiated the meet up, or not 😎 Seems contrary to most folks' experiences, or so I read or hear about.

Earl Grey for me 👍 👍

In Thailand, and I know, you know that .... so stop it ... 😎 Wow, 619k THB, damn that's inexpensive ... https://www.mgcars.com/th/promotions/MGS5-PLUS-Special-EV-Campaign

Now the coffee 'expert' 🙄, yea, I ignore them snobs, when I'm not being one. Actually didn't drink much coffee, or any till around 38 yrs old, in USA, and mainly from 'fresh ground' coffee vending machine at work. Usually arriving at 6 AM hung over, when not in a relationship Caffeine kick was definitely needed. Would buy Dunkin Donuts coffee in USA, IF, stopped to pick up a dozen on the way in. DD's was best around, till I discovered Wawa Hazelnut flavored a few years later, 16oz for < $1 USD Only coffee I drank in Udon Thani after a few year arriving was again DD, and she'd make it fresh for me, as usually a late afternoon beverage. Not till moving to PKK did I really get into drinking coffee everyday, Moka Pot, broke a couple glass French Presses, to el' cheapo coffee (espresso) machine. Now stick with French Press (stainless steel), as convenient for my morning 425ml of black coffee. Precisionally weighed out, of course 🙄 Although, just had a double Moccona Espresso (3/1 Cappuccino) to wash down some cheesecake

Buy a BEV now, new, MG S5 for instance for 699k THB, compared to any other JP badged, entry level, underperforming POS for same price, and tell me what the resale value of both will be in 10 yrs. Cost to operate the petrol version, if driving 20k local kms a year ... ... about 50k THB ... S5 save 50k THB if having solar ... S5 same 40k THB if using MEA/PEA Times 10 yrs ... hmm ... which on is the better value. Oh year, the S5 comes with a lifetime warranty on battery, motor & drivetrain electronics, to any owner, 1st buyer & beyond. Who in their right mind would ever buy a BEV ... pure stupidity

If our BEV died in year 9 of owning, then we got our money's worth out of it, with potential savings from not buying petrol of 300k THB, instead of spending 300+k baht for petrol, along with other maintenance or parts replacements, and it would be worth about the same, at the 8 yr warranty mark as any ICEV, not really worth selling and just pass on to a family member.

It's as much coffee as fresh brewed, diluted with sugar, cream/creamer & flavors. At home it's fresh. O&A, it's Americano (black) or Cappuccino, depending on mood. From 7-11, it's 3/1, Moccona or Khao Shong Hazelnut Cappuccino

Why would a living location change, affect my personality. I'm the same where & when ever. Quiet & reserved, but far from an introvert. That would be boring, and not conductive to finding female company to spend the night with, days past.

I sold both, firearms legally, having FFL, and drugs, well, best way to smoke weed for free. Buy 1/4 lbs, sell 3 oz s to 3 friends, smoke 1 oz for free. Run out of stash, buy another 1/4 lbs. Never sold for income, just free weed, and saving my income. Greed = jail You have to be a true idiot to pay for weed, back in the day. I didn't waste money on depreciating items, so sure as hell not good to waste money on drugs. As much as I smoke back then, I'd be poor, like all the other potheads & dopers Bad enough I wasted money on that other drug - alcohol.

Same ... 3/1 s are 15-20 THB, depending on what brand.

All I've ever needed was passport, non 0 visa, proof of residence; yellow book or cert. of residence from IMM. May have had 1 or 2 accounts over the years

Glad I saved this meme, as it's been scrubbed the internet, searched every which way I could, and it would show up anywhere ... Edit: shows up, IF, is search G-lens w/ the photo

Just have to keep looking till you find something that fits your lifestyle & budget. Wouldn't be to concerned about areas, as there are bargains everywhere. Daughter got a nice condo, in Sathorn area, close to work and all things she needs & wants. Great location, 70m² and only 15k THB. Apparently it's a renter's market, according to another anti Thai thread Ari area is nice, on East side of the river. Though I prefer the west side of the river. I'd be looking along the MRT / Blue Line station or Silom BTS / dark Green line, but on West side of river.

Yes

For those following the science, and regret getting the vax, it seems some are getting relief from nicotine patches ... https://www.verywellhealth.com/nicotine-patches-long-covid-treatment-8705089

It's a moon ... seeing an extra 'cycle' isn't something I'm going to schedule to see = boring. So boring, I've seen quite a few, and didn't even notice, or cared, they were 'blue' moons. And I'm one that enjoys celestial things, having telescopes in the past, and not just to look at my neighbors. Already been approximately 845 moon cycles since I've been born, so seeing 3 more, maybe, isn't excitement in my world. I don't even bother with meteor showers any more, as seen my fill of. Seems al the eclipses of late, have been during rainy season, and skies overcast. Of course, if I was on my dying bed ... I may utter ... "If only could see one more blue moon". Though with some of the luck I have, might be that moon. If I live to see the one in 2037, then that one might be special, as I'll be 82/83 yrs old. So enjoy you blue moon, even give a howl or 3, if moved to do so You really should assume someone's ignorance, simply because their opinion differs from yours. So again, you were 'incorrect'. Something to hold you over while you wait, for the next one, from my collection of snaps of ...

That didn't take long, for the delusional to bring Trump into yet another thread not about him

It seems you are mistaken, though I may be corrected, during the next volcanic eruption, if I happen to be nearby

full Rogan & Musk

Everything for sale at the right price, and that wouldn't have to be much more than what it cost me. Really have nothing that means that much to me. I could easy rid myself of all it, go nomadic, and live out a of decent camper pick up truck ...

Cheesecake

If the house was on fire, and had to run and grab a couple things, would be ... ... laptop ... wildlife camera & lens kit Also probably my most expensive (relative) items, but one holding all o my photos & vids, the other, only thing really worth saving. Thankfully next to each other and easy to exit with. Anything else, I don't need or use that much.

"V for Vendetta" ... excellent and timeless movie, along the Fawkes theme 👍 👍