KhunLA

Nobody ... would think people would simply look at their own past use and bills paid. Assess and plan. No such thing as average. My PEA bill was certainly higher than other in my old neighborhoods, in TH & USA.

With millions of others out there walking around positive, don't think I'd be too concern. Stay away from old folks, though

Do I, yes. I wouldn't suggest a weapon for anyone, unless they know & are confident on what to do. Don't pull it, unless plan to use it, or it may be used against you. 1. Avoid any situation ... really is too easy 2. Talk your way out of it 3. Mugging ... give them what they want... ... it's replaceable 4. Imagined offense of someone, apologize, right or wrong ... in a bar, buy 'em a round ... then plan your escape. 5. At home, kill what ever confronts you, easy to deal with, no witnesses ???? All BS, and most will never need to worry. 50 ish years of adulthood, and yet to be in any situation I thought was threatening, and I put myself in more than a few as a youngin. Stop reading the headlines people.

One I carry on me, small, but very sharp. Gets used quite a bit, when munching at food court, especially if I decide to make my own hoagie (sub sandwich), carry for that use mainly, but it is next to my wallet in my bag for very easy access. I'm not running anywhere fast, and keep myself out of harm's way, as a bit too easy to do, with my lifestyle. Even as youngin', full on idiot, I never needed a weapon (legal gun) in the USA. People need to stop reading the news, as it's getting safer & safer every year, per FBI stats. Not what the divisive MSM wants you to think, or scare you into giving up your tax dollars to the corrupt. One in car would probably be considered illegal ... think 'Bowie / Rambo' knife'. Though has been spotted at traffic checks pts, and no eye brows raised.

Yea, I still wonder why people are waiting for the govt or utility company to lead the way ... as they've proven their failure to do so over and over again. Want something done, and done right ... DIY ???? ... or in my case, have it installed ????

I carry a blade, on me, and larger one in the car, with more than a few at the house, reaching 'sword' status ... ????

Instead of asking about the IRS ... ... as yourself why you'd want to spend half mill $$ on a house in TH, that you can't own. Or if having that amount to spend, anywhere, why Thailand at all. Wouldn't be my choice if I still had a half mill in the bank and looking to be elsewhere. Pretty sure it wouldn't be TH.

Why weapons were invented, and why I always have one. Never needed ... but ...

Wow, you did plan on a wee bit of water now & then. So nice the municipality helped with putting you on the wrong side of the 'dam' ????

I think I have the same blade, as it goes in the long handle. Good for spearing snakes.

With that, OP may want to get tested for early dementia ... ????

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Yes, I don't think any go into town. There are taxis (scooter w/side cart), but they really don't hang out there much. 2.2 kms to walk to surfside, than another half kms or so, till hotels, if wanting to stay surfside. If not rainy or loaded down with packs, it's pleasant enough. Might have a dog or 5 bark at you, but they're harmless. If you do walk, as stated, you can cross the RR tracks, and no need to use the overpass, as no walkway on, and small shoulder is used by MBs. More than a few people simply walk it. Also why the train is convenient, if convenient for you at HH. Actually travel time, driving vs train is about the same I think, 1+ hr. Depending on traffic, it sometimes takes me 1.5 hr to drive home from BluPort, and I'm only 5 minutes off the van intersection. Also the train station to surfside and 'all' things, is only 1/2 kms, or less. If walking from van stop, there's small park, next to stadium, I frequent with the dog almost daily, that you'll pass on the walk to the surf, with a 7-11 just prior. Pick up a snack/beverage, and sit lakeside (small). Do have to exit same gate (stadium entrance) as going in, as they have yet to open the other gates since covid, so an extra 200m of backtracking ???? Anything else, feel free to ask.

Nice shaps ... Suggest put a space in between photos, as make viewing a bit easier.

You made it to 62, so continue doing what has worked so far. Or do you find yourself in punch ups and you just consider yourself lucky so far ? That uncommon common sense usually rules. Simply staying away from places where large amounts of alcohol is consumed, along where women are in attendance, usually avoids the atmosphere for most confrontations. Out after the witching hours, may also put you in harm's way.

Not a fan of restaurant served English brekkie, as only had 1 that I'd consider passable. Only because it was served with a Cumberland, and my first experience of. Damn tasty sausage. Afterwards, the same restaurant never offered that sausage w/brekkie. The rest of the brekkie is a bit lacking. A scoop of warm, if lucky, <deleted> beans right out of the can ... that just disgusting. Prefer smoked / streaky bacon (never cooked properly) over EU/UK bacon/ham. Only plus there, can't screw up cooking the EU/UK version. Tomatoes & shrooms are a nice addition. Rather have toast over BP, as a bit flavorless. At least toast I can add butter/jelly. The rest, every vendor seems to fail at, <deleted> tea/coffee/orange 'drink', cold / under cooked or burnt toast. Warm eggs, if lucky, or over cooked. No home fries or hash browns (not expected), but the 1 plus to Yank versions, though when restaurant served, usually a fail. Why we usually pass on ABF, brekkie complete, or if a Khao Tom+ is offered, will go with that, depending. Usually only get brekkie if mandatory & comes with room. Only do fry ups at home.

Not enough info in story to form an opinion, but y''all feel free to bash either, tourist or local. Was the gal standing by herself, away from boyfriend, and foreigner simply started to engage in conversation ? Harmless enough, and a simple, oops, sorry, didn't know she was with someone. Or is boyfriend the jealous type, so insecure, he has to attack anyone who looks at GF. Skateboard attack ... as stated violence is never the answer. Does it happen elsewhere in the world, yes, and why I don't frequent places selling alcohol as their main business. "What you looking at?" ... too often leads to punch ups, some with deadly results.

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I remember listening to VOA on my shortwave, when first got here ????

Have you been to PKK before ? I live just out of town, west side of hwy 4

Fractions would be nice. Inverter app did show .5 draw one day, so explains 62 to 63. Probably while redoing things a bit, when adding 2nd ESS. If you notice old vs new photo of components, one breaker box was removed, as not needed, and initially was set up differently.

Read my signature ... planning is everything ????

Yea, that's what I thought, and part of that 41 ish conx fee. Only thing I can think of, is a conx got wet & grounded for a bit. Though 1 kWh is quite a bit. Did see a gecko scurry away in meter (alive), when I walked up to it. Can't see one making a conx long enough to draw a kwh. Didn't see any bbq'd inside. Head scratcher. If it goes to 65, I'll turn off at switch, then see if it goes to 66 afterward. Need to ring them up anyway, as I see it's printed 5(100)A, and supposed to be 30A service, unless they simply use same meters, which is probably the case. Installer knows we're suppose to have 30A as mentioned it when swamping meters. Was curious why wanting, and nodded, 'understood' when told EV on the way. meter.mp4