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So far I've tried 3 countries in Northern Europe. Can't take the weather... rheumatism is killing me when cold & damp. Summers are wonderful and inexpensive since I like country side. I also tried Big Island of Hawaii. Too expensive and no longer nice vibe after 9/11. Too many rich mainlanders with mega funds killed relationships with locals with tasteless McMansions and pushing their ideas and ways of life. I had great time in California for 36 years, and made a small fortune without starting with a big one, but it's a big mess now. No value for money at all. Last winter I spend 2 months on Cran Canaria island and it was near perfect except hi cost of lodging. It would be cheaper to buy on long run. However, an island is always an island... easy to get bored. I still love to take long car trips. I may return soon to mainland Spain, to Malaga, to see if I can take cool and damp weather. There are great deals since thousands of Brits are leaving thanks to gift from Boris - Brexit. Thailand, and the whole Asia, is too messy and disorganized to me to live permanently. My hot temper and tongue get me in trouble with brown and green men. The weather is too humid and hot except 3 moths or so. I like to visit and enjoy company of young friendly ladies. They are the main reason I'm here. Still I think often; The US has near everything I want but not in the same state! But I hate war crazy leadership and politics on every level. People used to be "us", now so divided and unfriendly to each other it may lead to civil war II. So, what to do? One friend said: "Just keep moving around. You never can settle down on any place." Sad but maybe truth. One thing is sure; I never will die slow death in any kind of nursing home!

Don't know... but in the US they make anything! For $$. I only eat real Italian pizza and they have very few ingredients; "But we must always remember the origins; Italian pizza is a dish born from the union of 4 simple ingredients for the dough (flour, water, salt and yeast) and enriched with equally simple toppings."

Me too! I stayed most at Sam Boyd's places, like California, Main Street Station and Fremond. No stupid "resort fees". California had great Hawaiian food and my Hawaiian in-laws got me discount rates. Now every casino hotel has $20-45 resort fee. Plain rip-off. When on area I go to Mesquite, at AZ border.

Why Jose? Just curious... No need to answer if too personal Q.

That's it! Answer why Queenslanders are said to be crazy.... in good way -:) I also remember INDY teams were so sad when racing at Surfers Paradise stopped. They loved local ladies...

Reuters; "Russia has 110 official billionaires in the list, up 22 from last year, according to Forbes' Russian edition, which said their total wealth increased to $505 billion from $353 billion when the 2022 list was announced.Apr 22, 2023" Sanctions are working... yeah, for sure.

Always been so. "Former TV journalist Yekaterina Duntsova was disqualified on Saturday from running against President Vladimir Putin in an election next March because of alleged flaws in her application to register as a candidate."

Absolutely! It's 24-26 C at night on Jomtien. I'm naked. My Thai gf from Lake Mabprachan joined me yesterday. She brought her blanket, wool socks and thick night gown....

Jomtien BKK Bus station Family Market; - Mc Carrett raisins, 200gr 56 THB - Sunny Day starwberries, frozen, 450gr 54 THB

- Freshly baked chocolate cake @ BigC 82 THB. Gives me 6-8 slices. - Mixed nuts, big bag @ BigC 310 THB - Chocolate ice cream stick @ 7/11 15 THB. The cheapest is best! I tried them all up to 40 THB.

I agree. Maybe top 2 or 3? Pattaya is like Sleezy Las Vegas but 70% cheaper and the weather's much better. Girls/women are 200% better too.

Putin still has Western coutries by the balls: "The US and its European allies moved fast to choke exports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal after Vladimir Putin ordered troops into Ukraine. When it comes to atomic energy, however, Kremlin-controlled Rosatom Corp. continues to be the dominant source of fuel for the world’s nuclear power stations — supplying about half of global demand for enriched uranium."

So has USA during Vietnam war. They just kept low profile but were free to build air force bases where ever they wanted. Smart move by Thais... "At the height of the war, some 50,000 American military personnel (mostly Air Force) were stationed throughout Thailand. Thai entrepreneurs built scores of new hotels, restaurants and bars to serve the waves of free-spending American G.I.s, causing foreign funding to flow into the country."

Religions are the biggest Pyramids! Governments protect them.

Those numbers are 1/2 of Thailand's -:) PS. I meant Russia as country is rich. Very rich.

Have you even thought WHY they are refuges? In their OWN land? Future Israel leaders, crème de la crème;

Thank you sir! They are so lovely...

They don't want Jews to take/steel more of their land.....

Looking at what's going on in the UK maybe that's a good thing?

Russia is very rich! "Russia holds the largest natural gas reserves in the world" Angela Merkel was in bed with Putin to get near free gas and oil. And many more, like Hungary, still are cozy with Putin. Putin doesn't give a damn how many dies in the war.

Me neither! One day Google and Apple cloud services WILL be hacked and ALL the funds are gone... I'm Mr CASH and CC only, no debit cards. Ever.

C'mon Man: Why to pick the lowest and easiest fruit? Charm them and then YOU get them naked. - I'm hunter, Sagittarius, if it's easy I'm not interested in... but I always have time to admire hard bodies on the pole. PS. Some had very very small swim wear. Cycle to check them out.

Finding/buying the wife ain't easy or cheap... "Elite visa" 5 year - 15,000 THB per month / 900 000 THB total. Plus living expenses. "If only this elite visa gave anything. It is totally useless, you can spend 40 years here on Elite visa and by the end of it will have no more rights that a tourist just off the plane."

Near BKK bus station, 1/2 block up from Frazer's sports bar, near El Gaucho; https://www.heartbeatstudiopattaya.com I went to see the new Argentinian El Gaucho restaurant since I am a fan of Argentinian empanadas, chorizos and steaks. Looks great but too expensive for me - I'm cheap. Then I saw the studio window with beautiful girls on the pole! Really cool. They didn't mind me watching. Actually, a few stated to show off their best "pole moves" -:) WOW!

Where's cheapest Norwegian salmon? Frozen or fresh. Thanks!