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Thanks for your advice. Yes, maybe that's a possibility, but I'd really like to have Google maps as the default navigator, loaded directly into the car's system, if that's possible. Does anyone use Tom Tom in Thailand? What's your experience with it?

Let me start by saying that I'm not interested in people's opinion on Chinese cars, it's been done to death. This is purely about navigation apps. My MG Extender came with the Tom-Tom navigation app preloaded. I really can't get on with it. I find Google maps much easier to use. Does anyone know if it's possible to remove Tom-Tom from the infotainment system, and load up Google Maps.

Blue shirt and dark blue trousers, i think.

Me too. I use my son's address details. 17 years here and no problems.

I'm pleased to report that I'm back to normal (Whatever that is). Full movement back to the side of my face. I didn't end up going for the scan because when the doctor saw me again he could see the improvements. Panic over. Really, I just made this post so that anyone else who gets struck by this can be reassured that things might not be as bad as they think. See a doctor, and stay positive. Finally, I'd like to thank everyone who contributed to this thread.

Maybe they should think about being the Hub of Hubba Hubba. It's a catchy title.

I got this as a 65th birthday present to myself. My one and only tattoo.

RIP Joe. Your wise words and helpful manner will be missed by all on this forum.

Strange answer. What do you remember?

So, if my pension is going to be frozen anyway, there's no big advantage to having it paid into my UK account. It seems much simpler to just accept the situation and have the pension paid into my SCB account.

I use my sons UK address for all bank correspondence but I would never ask him to forge my signature. I believe the whole 'Frozen pension to be completely and totally unfair to those of us who've paid NI for 35 years and decide to retire to a different country. It boils my pi55 to know that all the workshy spongers will be eligible for a nice UN-frozen pension when they retire. Not to mention all the benefits they're entitled to claim throughout their NON working life. Deep down, I know that I have to accept the frozen pension. But it all seems bl**dy unfair. I'm applying by phone.

This is one of the reasons I'm leaning towards having it paid into my Nationwide account. I'd rather avoid the 'Frozen' pension if possible.

I've never used Wise. Is there a transfer fee?

I'm in the process of claiming my UK government pension. I live in Thailand full-time. I have both Thai and UK bank accounts. My question is; Which bank should I have my pension paid in to? Are there any advantages to either?

I got the same feeling. Nice enough group of people and they made me very welcome but I'm more comfortable in a slightly less upmarket lodge.

But always on the level ????

I was a member of a lodge in the UK for many years. When I left the UK I became a country member of that lodge. I've since given up being a member but I look back on my time in masonry, fondly. I enjoyed the meetings and the festive board after. I enjoyed the social side of it too, raising money for charity. I enjoyed the camaraderie. After I moved to Thailand, I visited Chula lodge, Bangkok a couple of times but decided (For many reasons) not to join. I still have my regalia, in its case, on top of the wardrobe. I know nothing of the illuminati or the new world order, and have no interest in that. I just enjoyed the 'Street level' masonry. It's not for everyone, we're all different. I find explaining Freemasonry to someone who isn't a freemason is a bit like explaing Thailand to someone who's never visited the country.

Just a quick update after around 24 days. I had 4 x 1 hour sessions of electro stimulation followed by hot towels to the affected side of my face. I've also been given some meds to take. Things seem to be improving. Muscles have started moving again, and there have been daily improvements, which I'm taking as a good sign. One thing that has worried me is that I saw another doctor at my hospital and despite my improvements he wants me to have an MRI scan. This scared the <deleted> out of me and really knocked my (So far) positive attitude. I told him I'll see him next week and see what further improvements have been made, then take it from there.

Mine was a 1972 3.0 V6 GXL. Metallic blue with a black vinyl roof. It was probably one of the best cars I've owned. Twin exhausts gave it a beautiful rumble. The long bonnet in front made you feel like you were laying in bed. Then along came the new baby and I had to give her (The Capri) up for something more practical. I sold it to a lad in my wife's office. He wrote it off within a month. I think part of me is still in mourning.

Yes. I had the same feeling. Glad that it wasn't a stroke.......ONLY Bell's Palsy 555

connda, I appreciate your advice and input on the topic. And thanks for your good wishes. I was vaccinated against covid, 3x Astra and maybe it was a contributing factor. Who knows? For me, it's unimportant how I got BP. I've got it and I want to concentrate on helping myself get better. Day 6 now and I think I've gained a small amount of movement above my eye. I know it's very early days but it's good to have something positive to report, however small.

I'm trying to stay positive but still go through periods of 'What if'. Day 5 now.

Another self styles social media influencer/star, full of their own feeling of self-importance. Hair today.....Gone tomorrow.

Yes, I've got the pirates eye patch and Natural Tears eye-drops. The doctor has already put me on a course of steroids. Thanks for your advice Sheryl

Hi everyone Have any of you experienced Bell's Palsy? I developed it 5 days ago and it scared the <deleted> out of me because I thought I was having a stroke. Basically, the whole of the right side of my face is paralysed. The doctor was great and immediately put my mind at rest with regard to having had a stroke and confirmed that it was BP. I'm booked in for a series of physiotherapy sessions, the first was today. Electro-pulse and then heat pad to the affected side of the face. I've been looking online and it seems that things should get better after a couple of months. Can anyone give me any other suggestions? The main problems are not being able to close my eye completely, which results in a dry/sore eye, followed by problems with speech and eating. Any advice is welcome. Luckily, the nurse said I'm still a handsome man 555