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That and independence of grid and govt. Performance was even a bigger plus than I expected. Planet is fine, been here for quite some time, and will be here quite a while longer after the parasites self destruct. A couple degrees over the next few 100 years will be the least of their concerns.

Curious, Googled, found this ... link Need to sort through as some seem to be walking trails. Not sure if any near BKK.

Wife whipped up a very nice pesto this evening 👍👍

So it took 100+ years, to go up maybe ~0.7 degrees ...

Yep, part of the job sometimes. Every year we'd bid a job position & area to work at. What ever your seniority holds, and dictated what you did, where you worked, days off & vacation time. Then people would bid to work on your crew.

Supervising ramp rat for airlines (NWA). Computer weight & balance entry, load cargo, luggage, mail, was last salaried job, for 13 years, (usually two 16 hr days a week). Arrived Thailand to stay Sept 14, 2000, age 45. Spent last 6 months on the job, commuting from Thailand, though here/TH more than at work. Burned up all my sick & vacation time. Last day of employment March 4, 2001. Also held ... ... commercial truck driver's license ... RE license ... FFL (Fed Firearms License/sell & collect), registered business ... Chimney Sweep, registered business ... Slum Lord ... unlicensed market investor High school diploma & unsponsored online course w/30 days hands on computer training, prep for travel/airlines employment. Born and raised in Philadelphia area, PA, USA. Last 5 years lived & worked in Memphis, TN area. Although followed the money, and lived in 6 different states over the years, PA, WV, NJ, MI, TN, FL.

84 ... I should be so lucky. Also played on David Essex's Rock On, along w/Bowie tracks. On topic .... without the roids (assuming) Bautista will live longer. R I P

No Believe in climate change. Don't believe in man made climate change. I believe in 'seasonal' doom & gloom predictions to raise fear, taxes & prices, as something never change. The one constant you can depend on

Wife harvested some asparagus. She does that about every 3 days and gets a nice size serving for 2. Dragon fruit is starting to produce. She said we might even have some grapes come February. Figs have slowed down, although the Black Mission variety are showing fruit, as seem to produce the most of the varieties. Lots of butternut squash, more than we can eat. Spinach grows wild, so unlimited supply of that. Bunch of lemons, finally and 'her fist' size, so may actually have some damn juice. Waiting on more limes. Grapefruit finally took, so maybe next year. That would really be nice. Had Passion fruit, though someone pinched half of them. Got a sign hanging now on the wire, pointing out the CCTV now installed. grapefruit ...

I'm waiting for this item to drop down a bit more, since I really don't need it now. Only drop 160 baht, vs 400 from previous sale

And that's his right of course. Although, the smart play is BEV & Solar ... IMHO Well, for caring & money management. But a subject for another thread On topic, as always. If he was driving a BEV, the heavy low center of gravity, probably would have prevented the roll over ... maybe.

After 3 wives, maybe he's had enough, and taking a walk on the wild side ...

Don't know how you read all that in one statement of mine. Been working since about age 12 fairly non stop. Till 45, when I no longer needed to work, due to my investments over the years in RE, and the market. Work smarter ... not harder Makes for 'Happy to be Alive' ... On Topic of course. Live with your choices, as everyone has options, and the same opportunity. I actually produced as much income after retiring, in the market, than my total income from salaried jobs. Means 2 things, did well in the market, and didn't make much from salaried jobs ... I paid more taxes in one year after retirement, than my best year of salaried job ($75k vs $50k). Why I tired of investing, if govt going to take 37-40%, well, try to, when I'm taking all the risk. I have enough, and no desire to pay for their wars or support their tyranny. Wife and or gf paid their own taxes, right out of their paycheck. I simply didn't declare my income. You actually think I mooched off people for 6 yrs I ain't that handsome, or know anyone that dumb Not declaring income is different from not producing.

Don't think I miss the discounts, and 38 baht for shipping isn't going to set the monthly budget back much. Phone app is just too annoying, and lacks info to make an informed choice. Probably save more than the offered discounts, with the added info when searching on the PC. I've been peeking at TEMU lately, seems to be mostly low end pricing stuff, though TBH, haven't really searched for anything particular, appliance wise or something more expensive. Just peek at their links when the pop up. Anyone order from them yet. I think most comes from overseas, though they do offer discount if arrival is later than posted date.

Maybe just off the steroids and the work outs. Got enough money now to enjoy life and just stay fit

That sucks, though nice having what you need. I have both, thankfully, grateful and appreciative of both, though worked for it. Actually can't think of what to spend money on, unless going really frivolous, and it's not in my thrifty nature. I buy enough silly expensive stuff, really can't think of what else to get. It's a good place to be. Always had enough, even though a few times, just barely enough, but this is different, and very nice. Good for the wife, even though thrifty herself, spends a bit on her smile. The damn kid, too independent for me to buy her stuff. Tried a couple times and she said, nope, she'd buy, as like paying her own way. Love & hate that about her. Wife's retirement & our oops fund has grown quite a bit, since kid graduated Uni.

As I stated, govt & legal thing, hard to get around if they have the information. I've avoided more than I paid (taxes) by not offering information. When I was getting Soc Sec (disability), at court, judge asked if I was incarcerated ... I'm like ... "What ?" He pointed out I had 6 years of 'no income' ... "self employed your honor, it's was hard economic times. Good thing wife or gf was employed"

I avoid as many as possible. When in USA, I certainly didn't offer my true income when doing taxes, and only paid tax on what they knew about. Which was a fraction of my income. Didn't pay taxes on rental income or most of self employment income. Only if it was reported to IRS. My tax liability in the USA was ~40% some years. Just Federal tax, now @ 35% when breaking $243,725 to $609,350. Actually it was 37% when I lived there. Then have to add on state tax, and city tax, if applicable. Pennsylvania had income tax @ 3%. Last 5 yrs working, lived in Tennessee, no income tax Here in TH, there basically are no taxes to pay (so far), except VAT, and everyone pays that. One of the major pluses of living here. Aside from income tax, RE Taxes were running my ~$6,000 a year. That was 25 years ago

Wife has had eye surgery at Chula, and I've had a few basic procedures (check up) done at Chula. Excellent service & pricing. Though having a Thai speaker is an advantage, though not really needed, IF, you are a patient people person. No overnight for either of us. They do have long Qs (months) for basic services, since most popular govt hosp. in most populated city. Can pay extra for 'off hours' services. As stated above, would think any non 4 person room is reserved months in advance. We did our yearly or abouts, 'health check ups" at Camillian Hosp, Thong Lo area, when living in Udon Thani. Now I do locally at PKK govt hosp.

I accept the rules (mostly) on a govt / legal level. But as far as living under another persons rules / lifestyle I don't agree with, NO. Why would I subject myself to being unhappy, for someone else's benefit. I do what I want, when I want. I don't cower & comply to other people.

That's if I returned to USA (edited)

Holy crap ... I just figured out how much Medicare A, B, D would cost me per month, plus late registrations. And the yearly deductible, before they even kick in. What a joke ... Base monthly + 60 month penalty Base rate for B & D ($174.70 & $34.70) $317.22 monthly Plan A (free) B D $3806.64 yearly Plan A (free) B D $1632 plan A yearly deductible + $408 per day, for 60+ per day in hospital $240 plan B yearly deductible + 20% deductible when using $7550 plan D yearly deductible ... meds not covered under plan B Annual deductible of $13,228.24 / ฿445,451 before coverage kicks in, then deductibles for actually using, for specialist & drugs needed, if have an oops or ongoing issue. I don't think I can get that sick in Thailand. And meds cost about the same price in TH as the monthly deductible per script. Gave up getting info for Plan C monthly cost ... Dental & Eye coverage Aside from the ฿8081 annual deduction paid before coverage even starts. edit ... if I returned to USA to live. Obviously, never going to happen. Too expensive to get sick

Not an EV

And the millions new immigrants getting in legally or millions sneaking in. Only the poorest of the poor (mostly) seeking a better life in Thailand from abroad. If I still had my RE, I'd think about splitting my time, USA/TH, or all USA. Especially if daughter would come with us. But to start over again, too much hassle and a bit expensive. Too settled in here, and quite enjoying the uncomplicated life. What we have here, would cost 3-5 times as much there, along with monthly payments (RE Taxes) for the privilege of just being there. That's just silly. Aside from any healthcare I may need the next 10 years.

Garden produced the veggies 😁 I really need to buy a fishing rod