Johnlkuk

A very bold claim, especially since I don't even remember the subject of corruption ever coming up on this thread all the time I've been following it. Besides, Russia fares a lot worse in the Premier League of corruption tables... https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/corruption-rank?continent=europe Maybe it was just an attempt to change the subject? Today is potentially the day we see Putin on live TV screaming like a girl and running for cover. What a sight to behold that would be.

I think you'll find he was quoting Tony Soprano.

If Putin bought every possible combo of lottery ticket, he would win too. The problem is he will need to spend 14m for all of the tickets. All of this for the sake of a maybe 5m jackpot. But I suppose, at least he'll be called a winner. Good logic Putin.

Don't you need suet for making dumplings? I took some with me on my last trip especially for making dumplings, but it kind of melted in the packet and had to chucked away. I even took baking powder as well in case I couldn't find self raising flour.

Did you notice a drop-off in hostility during this "Easter truce" ?

My question is: Did he arrive in Thailand in this mental state, or has his condition deteriorated from staying so long?

Kowjai nitnoi kap. We only communicate in English, but this was the point I was trying to make: either one of you would have to be prolific in the other's language, plus the fact you would both need the same passion for the topic, otherwise a good conversation would be a non-starter. Given there's also usually quite an age difference in farang/Thai relationships, having much in common could be another issue, meaning forum members could seek some kind of intellect here. 🤣🤣🤣 Made myself laugh with that last sentence 🤣🤣🤣

How about another option: Here on the forum because communication with Thai wife/partner leaves you unfulfilled? Vibrant discussions here because similar conversations are lacking at home? I'm not saying it's a good or bad thing, but just wondering who would admit to it?

I found it closed down when I went there a week or so ago. I can't tell you if they've moved elsewhere or shut down completely. I ended up finding a good electrical supply shop on Thepprasit (Eve lighting).

As promised I'm back, and with an update on the PSI S2x. I should start by saying thank you. You mentioned "blind scan" earlier which is something I'd never even heard of. I'm used to manually adding transponder info (from Lyngsat) when searching for satellites, and have done it this way, with the Dreambox, for years. Not just for dishes in fixed locations, but also when motorhoming around Europe. Blind scanning will now save me lots of time in setting up. So, here in Bulgaria I have connected the S2x to my 28e dish, run a blind scan, and the receiver has picked up and saved all channels, including the ones my Dreambox could no longer receive. I also have a dish here that's pointing at 39e, and I have run a scan on that one too, with the same results. I've now deleted the Thai preloaded channels, and scanned in separately these two new satellites. After scanning in the second satellite, the first channel list remained. In the S2x's menu you can search multiple satellites, so, once I've bought a diseqc switch, I will be able to hook up both satellites at the same time and then operate as normal, rather than keep switching out the cables in the rear. PSI's advice on Line, where they stated it will not work abroad, has now been officially disproved. This is a good little box that seems to be exactly what I needed.

Yeah, but I was considering kicking someone before I left.

I'm a Brit on the tail end of a 60 day waiver. I'm starting to feel I've let the side down as I haven't done too much criminality apart from vaping and riding my bike without a helmet. It's a fair cop guv.

Nice of you to drop by, and thanks for your help. It's certainly something I'll look into.

The minimal info for a new satellite that I added yesterday was still there when I booted up today, so that's also hopeful. I'll really have to see after connecting up to a new satellite and successful scanning it in. My DB is an early one, it doesn't even have HD channels, but it has been handy over the years, especially on my travels. It's just a shame it will be another piece of electronics in the landfill just for the sake of "progress". I will take the PSI back with me in a couple of days, and then I'll test it out in BG shortly after. I'll report back here just as it may help others in the future.

But walk away and don't watch, or the sight of it struggling to get out may horrify you for years to come. A friend told me..... Here's the last one I treated to some water-boarding. I didn't stay around to watch it pass peacefully...