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With regards to the market value of these cars.. As mentioned, my 1981 turbo-charged Trans Am has been sitting in my brother's garage for 20+ years. He retired and sold the house. He was a single car guy with a double garage. Currently costing me C$150/month!

I am in the process of listing it on Bring-A-Trailer, one of the largest U.S. online auctions. They disagreed with my requested US$20,000 reserve, said it would get more interest as no reserve. Fingers crossed.

A little story. In the first years I thought I had more than I did.. One late evening, on a basically deserted 4 lane road, there was just me and a then current model Corvette. The light turned green and it was on!

Well, despite traveling WELL over the speed-limit, it was obvious that I was not going to win this impromptu drag race. I lifted off the pedal and conceded defeat. The Corvette continued on at speed. Suddenly, a police cruiser in stealth mode {no flashing lights) passed me going for the Corvette. I had a moment to realize that sometimes winning isn't everything..

18 hours ago, jvs said:

Alberta plate?

Yep..

Good eyes.

1 minute ago, Kenny202 said:

Problem is I need a really decent camera for business purposes and even 10000 wont buy that. I got good cameras too but for inside stuff without lighting etc you cant beat a good phone camera. Thus I have to compromise. I see people on forums talking like 2-3yo phones, TV's or electronics are ancient and how could you even consider these things. We have made a rod for our own backs these last 20 or 30 years. Things like cars and electronics used to be revered for their reliability and long life. That's why we paid more. We have been brainwashed into thinking everything is a fashion accessory / status symbol now that is obsolete soon after buying, nearly an embarrassment to have. It's quite unbelievable. 

The tech is new enough that it's constantly getting better.. Not a conspiracy.

Buy a Xiaomi phone. 10,000 will get you a good camera. 13,000 will get you a great camera phone.

Pixels of any model are not common in Thailand..

2 hours ago, DaveTheRave said:

Hello gentleman,

 

I may have joined this conversation a little late. I would love to know whether this is an active conversation?

 

Have been living between Pattaya and Bangkok for the last four years. Currently spending time in Bangkok.

 

I'd like to request some help if I may.

 

 

3. Thai pharmacy Cypionax. This seems available at extremely competitive price of 800 baht per 10 ampule. Seems pharma grade product. Have any group members experienced?

 

As always, appreciate any future replies.

 

 

As above. Buy the Cypionax.. Quality product.

you seem a little light on product knowledge. Exogenous testosterone will replace your own in fairly quick order, so after a year or so, of you stop exogenous, you will have very liitle natural test available to you..

Unless you are buying the phone for 1000 Baht don't bother.. And even then just for emails and Line etc.

Plenty of lower end models available for 4-5000 with latest software and security updates for the next 3-4 years.

14 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

It's a lot of money, this money could of been spent on better things within the community. 

 

Just another stupid publicity stunt. 

 

 

Did not take long to prove my point.. Just could not help yourself right?

And check out your user name..  😂

Jeez.. sometimes you just have to shake your head..

Somebody does something good for the less fortunate and the majority of the responses just show how many of the posters here are bitter and cynical.. as if their comments are worthy of sharing.

On 4/11/2024 at 3:26 PM, farangkinok said:

Northern Lights is a pure indica cannabis strain made by crossing Afghani with Thai. 

 

Thai weed is a Sativa, so any cross with Afghan is a hybrid. Not a pure Indica strain..

Back to weed school for you. 😎
😁

So.. legal casinos, same-sex marriage, IVF (wombs for rent) but..

"No weed for you bro.."

Geez...

20 hours ago, scorecard said:

Did the sadly deceased war veteran see active service in Vietnam?

 

Is yes then perhaps you could contact one of the Vietnam veterans associations and seek their help.

 

I did this previously and discovered that the VN vets  association I contacted was highly professional, reacted very quickly, well informed, focused, keen to help and had lawyers on their 'staff'. This was their branch in NSW. 

 

On the other hand if the deceased war vet saw service in another war then perhaps contact the RSL and ask for details of any aligned associations.

(Yes I'm aware that the RSL went through a negative period, that's all changed and they are now very alert, professional, prompt and keen to help.)

 

Perhaps also worth sharing, war vets who receive disability compensation payments are entitled (by the legislation) to receive their payments abroard (in any country), paid by the DVA using international bank transfers (all organized / administered by the DVA, every 4 weeks (2 fortnights).  No bank charges paid by the recipient. I'm aware that the funds are deposited in OZ and available in my K Bank account about half a day later.

 

Mine is paid direct to my K Bank savings account in Thailand. K bank deduct a small fee each payment, about 150Baht. Easy to set up an automatic immediate e.mail from the receiving bank advising the recipient every 4 weeks that the funds have been deposited in the Thai bank 

 

The payment can be paid to a savings account in the name of the approved recipient of a joint savings account (approved recipient and one other person, DVA ask that the second person is related to the approved recipient). 

 

If it's a joint savings account DVA don't ask any questions about what signatures are needed for local bank account holders.

 

Mine is a joint savings account with K Bank, myself and my adult Thai son, anybody can sign for withdrawals, only one signature needed, but the DVA don't know this detail and (as above) don't ask questions re this point.

 

Whatever approach you use good luck. 

Thank you so much for your detailed answer scorecard. I have started communicating with Legacy Australia Brisbane this week. After initially contacting DVA, they "strongly advised" contacting them or a similar organization.

So far they have been very helpful.

As above, I'm about to try to help a Thai woman apply for her deceased Australian husband's Service Pension. I have already been helping her with her inheritance as per her husband's will.. It was not seamless as her husband's sister wanted to include the Thai property he had purchased (but did not own, for reasons most of us are aware of) in the Estate's assets. That has been resolved, not in the sister's favor. Her husband had informed her early on that she would be able to receive his Service Pension. He had served in Vietnam and held a Gold Card.

I have done some (!) research and apparently there are persons accredited by the DVA to help applicants at no cost to them.. now having a hard time finding the exact info again. Her solicitor in the inheritance matter (retained because of the sister's objection to the will as written) is willing to help.. at $600/hr. He has already contacted DVA asking for her husband's service record and an overview of any benefits to which she may be entitled.

He is not that enthusiastic though, seeing a considerable amount of Australian taxpayers money headed out of the country for the next 3 decades or so. The widow is 44 y/o. I can't say that I don't understand that, but my role is to help her as her husband had intended.

I would appreciate any pointers and insight from those more familiar with the process.

Nope.. no voodoo for me.

I've had Covid twice in the last three months... This after managing to avoid it since the initial outbreak. I had the AZ vaccine and a Moderna M/rna shot in 2022..

The first time Covid wasn't even on my radar. I thought I had gotten my first cold in years.. Minor inconvenience with the usual sore throat, runny nose etc. After 10 days I had recovered but a distinct lack of energy for 2 more weeks. Kept me from going back to the gym. I was back exercising for 5 weeks when I felt the same symptoms coming on. This time I suspected Covid, as in my lifetime I have never suffered a cold with the same symptoms twice in a very short period of time.

I bought a test=kit and tested positive for Covid. The first 5 days were similar to the time before. However, I then developed pain in my abdominal muscles. Not insignificant pain. I like to smoke cannabis but it often makes me cough a bit, and with the belly pain it got quite humorous. Inhale, cough, pain. Repeat. That lasted more than a week and I was very happy to see the end of it.. I bought another test-kit and happily tested negative. I'm guessing it was the new variant because of the rapid reinfection and it's reported ability to to avoid the immune system... like what happened to my antibodies? Similar lack of energy after recovery.

I will be getting the vaccine next year.

3 minutes ago, Gaccha said:

It states clearly that you did not comply with the Lazada return procedure within the required time.

 

Lazada is now warning you to not act outside their procedures.

 

Lazada is unlikely to assist you further. 

 

Your best hope is finding a way to contact the seller.

The Lazada help line is good.. with my problem I "timed out" a couple of times. They can reset the clock..