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What do you think the dog was doing when he was humping your leg? Asking to go walkies?

Hearing aid wearers have been dealing with this problem for years... and solving it. Go to a hearing aid shop and ask for 'sports retainers' for your devices. They are silicon strips that curl around inside the outer ear shell, locking the device into the ear canal. (The retainers shown here are still straight because they are unused. Normally they would be curled into a 'c' configuration following the shape of your ear) You can see them attached to the bottoms of the hearing aids in the picture. They even hold my hearing aids in place putting on and taking off my motorcycle helmet.

Bike accidents are no fun at all! Heal up quickly and well!

I remember the Merry V. It was quite popular back in the day. In fact, I was headed there my first time in Bangkok, but saw the New Siam as I was walking by, and stopped there instead.

What a surprise! I guess there must be a couple of curves on the Mae Hong Son loop... Too bad the driver didn't know that or that perhaps the 'alert encouragement' he swallowed to help him stay awake for 11 days so he could earn more money didn't really keep him alert.

I started visiting (as a tourist) in 1991, staying in Thailand for a couple of months each year, a month or two scuba diving on Koh Tao, then traveling around the country, landing in Bangkok for a few days before returning to Japan. I always stayed in the 'New Siam Guest House' behind the Wat. Those were fun days, with my A/C room costing 150 Baht a night. Meals on Khao San Road, people-watching. I did that every year until I finally moved to Thailand in 2001. By that time KSR was already becoming too gentrified. These days, it's nothing like its former 'glory.'

It's remarkable how angry and upset some people get when told that other don't mind staying in Chiang Mai during the Burning Season, and feel no need to leave the area for two months. I wonder why that is? Why would they get so upset that others react differently to the situation. I can understand ignoring their feelings, but getting angry at complete strangers because they are comfortable? That makes no sense.

This forum has long had the reputation of being a snake pit. That's why so many expats join, read the forum for a few weeks, and leave. If a thread goes over three pages, you can be pretty sure it's already turned into a shouting match having nothing to do with the OPs first post.

Personally, I don't think video game 'cause' the shootings, only that they desensitize kids to death, a condition that they may 'understand' on a scientific level, but of which they don't fully 'internalize' at that age, so that the games gives the unbalanced ones 'permission' and 'inspiration' to act out.

Yes, I've seen both boiled and refined... but... they are in rather small bottles, meant for mixing into oil paints for canvas rather than painting on woodwork. Perhaps the have half-liter as the largest?

Check your tire pressure. I find that it's far more critical for slow-speed riding with 2up than just me alone.

Most large stationary stores will carry it, as well as art supply stores.

I was a heavy smoker for 40+ years, but quit 25 years ago. And you're correct, I misspoke. The smog does interfere with some of the photos I'd like to take. That bothers me.

Please excuse me. I should have said; 'we' don't have a problem.

Love? Money? Why do (average) people get married in the West vs why they (average) marry in Thailand? In the west, we hope it's for love. It usually is the primary reason, adding in security as second. In Thailand, Survival is the usual primary reason. And not just survival for the woman, but possible for her whole family. And the family water buffalo, too! If love is present, it makes it all the nicer, but not required. Ask any farang who married their bargirl girlfriend.

There are a few remote areas in the world today that aren't affected by seasonal air pollution, but I doubt there are any cities that remain clear all year around. This year, many US and Canadian cities had much worse air pollution than northern Thailand! We've lived here 23 years, and have never been bothered by the air pollution. We have never felt the need to leave during Burning Season, although we do turn on two (1,000 baht each) air purifiers in our house, and for perhaps 2-3 weeks in the middle of the season will put on N95 masks when we go outside. We do not stop playing, we do not stop traveling, nor do we stop or change ANY of our normal daily routine because of the air quality. We just deal with it as we would any other climate condition. Blizzard... we put on snow tires and drive a little slower. Rain... we use an umbrella and don't wear good shoes. Air Pollution... we use air purifiers at home and masks outside. No problem. ????

That's very true. The BMI scale was NOT meant for Weight Lifters or Body Builders, but for the 'average' person. So... 175 in your 'prime?' What' your height and weight now? You were willing to tell us these numbers from your 'prime.' How about today?

We were discussing pies when you tried to tell us that they were not fattening because they weren't bread... completely ignoring the fact that bread and piecrust are both made with wheat flour and fat, and only different in shape and taste. So... how fat are you now? Have you reached 'morbid' obesity yet? Give it time... your pies will help.

Wow. Just wow. And again... wow.

Based on the visible obesity I see daily, your are absolutely correct! Welcome to the club.

Yes, discredited as a measurement of 'health.' Not discredited as a measurement of optimum weight/height ratio. What's yours? You and I weren't discussing health. We were discussing your obesity. Is it time to change your name to เกี๊ยวใหญ่ ?

Nah... right in the middle of the 'correct weight/height ratio.' Perhaps you're a bit short for your weight? We wouldn't want you to go around uninformed, especially about your health, so I'll repost the link to find your BMI. Then, because your pies don't increase your girth, you can prove it to us easily... but I doubt you will. So we will continue to envision you rather obese. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Have another pie, dear.

Yeah... That's what I thought. Mine is 23.5 I'm 175cm and 72K I'm not ashamed to post it, either.

Very true. What is your BMI? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm