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2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

When windsurfing, I used to go out under 'red flag' all the time - that was when conditions were the best. 

The golden rule though, was never be 'out there' on your own. 

 

As far as skiing is concerned - the 'out of bounds' area simply means the area is not patrolled. Regulations vary from area to area, but if you are out of bounds, the insurance that comes with your 'lift pass' will cover the costs of recovery should you get injured. 

There are also some area's that are 'roped' off, for expert skiers only, and they are still patrolled area's. 

 

Avalanches in these area's are always part of the risk - either knowing exactly what you are doing, or taking a guide is obviously key.... I wont go 'back or side country' in a new area without a guide, those days are past me now anyway...   which takes me on to my next point in response to the comment below.

 

 

I'm not sure, conditions change, he may have been doing what he always does, but this time got caught out.

As we age we loose strength and fitness - I can't do what I did at 20 years old, but sometimes it takes a while to realise that. 

I can't play football 3x per week anymore, 2x a week is a big ask. 

I can't swim as hard, as fast or as far.... I can't ski as aggressively anymore (also injuries have prevented that too).

 

Thus; I'm doubt he was doing anything to impress anyone, people who do these sports do them for themselves, their own thrill and enjoyment - its seems he simply became caught out by the conditions and became trapped (its happend to me in the past, luckily only with equipment damage).

 

 

 

Indeed... horrible for them - someone living life to the full and this happens. Life is fleeting.

Wow!!! Is there anything else you would like to ramble on about?

5 hours ago, ujayujay said:

Apparently you live in the wrong country

....and just why do you say that?

53 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

Best if we live on the moon, no floods no fires no air to pollute

My good buddy Elon would say Mars...  😃

Had red flags placed along the beach to inform all not to go into the water as the conditions were dangerous. 

Sounds just like snow skiers going under the ropes, skiing the out-of-bounds areas hoping to get into some deep fresh powder but only triggering avalanches and killing themselves and/or others.  ⛷️ 

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

...because he can do it at any 7-11!

.....and obviously crying on a forum about the limitations and asking for an alternative....duhhh

4 minutes ago, Delta Shift said:

Anyways, feel free to make yourself useful and list the other options.

I did. I mentioned going into a True store and topping up. Easy to find a True store, you do have a connection to the Internet, don't you?

Besides, I wasn't the one that said ONLY 7-11.

6 minutes ago, LittleBear57 said:

Too many places selling stuff on the pavement, bikes usually parked up flower pots scattered around dodgy paving slabs and manhole covers nearly forgot the dangling cables which may or may not be live.

 

Yes, when there are nice wide sidewalks they are typically cluttered with items the stores drag outside during business hours displaying their goods.

2 hours ago, Freddy42OZ said:

 

 

How is that a hazard?  

Those are super nice pavements and you're complaining about a tiny bit of rubbish on the side of the path?  
 

Are you for real or just real high?

53 minutes ago, Delta Shift said:

 

Easier to find a 7/11. You could also go to a Lotus but then again easier to find a 7/11 nearby most of the time.

I agree, but didn't you say it was the ONLY way?

"As a foreigner the only way to top it up is to go to a 7/11 with cash and do it there."

Why not just walk into a True store and top it up there?

19 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Obviously, it would be nice if the sidewalks would be wide and clear. But unfortunately, there is little space for streets and even less space for sidewalks in Thailand. And that problem won't go away. So, IMHO the best advice is to look and be careful. Because it is unlikely that the situation will change.

I understand with what you are saying and tend to agree but......

.......the location where this picture was taken is actually a pretty major street and as I said a high tourist area. The street is only one lane in each direction but the lanes are big enough to be two....and each side has large parking areas marked off so there's plenty of space to accommodate a nice fat clear sidewalk. BTW, not only is it a tourist area but that sidewalk pictured is right next to a popular temple.

.......if the sidewalk was nice and wide it would probably be cluttered at times with vendors.

On a positive note, they are removing many of the overhead lines and putting them underground.

13 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

In Thailand people should always be aware where they drive or walk.

If people are careful, and not looking at their screens, then this is not really a big problem. 

Well the area I posted with all the objects impeding a nice clear sidewalk unfortunately is in a high tourist traffic area and it's difficult to maneuver around with other pedestrians.

Plus I really don't like the cobwebs hitting me in the face.

And as for the florescent bulb, my camera happened to lighten the area when actually it was nearly 7pm when the pic was taken and the area was darker making it harder to see it, as well as any dog chit.

......and another reason is potential hazards such as this florescent glass tube.

Oh, the other thing that annoys me is when I go to a petrol station such as PTT and the first thing they do is put that magnetic placard on my hood.

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

I think the annoying part about is that if you actually ask them something they mostly don't know.

Do you ask them in Thai or English?

Besides, even in English there's multiple words for the same thing. EX: Plasterboard, sheetrock, Gypsum board, drywall.....

I find it's easiest to show them a picture on your phone.

Before the use of mobile phones I used to ask (in Thai) if they speak English as my Thai is definitely limited when it comes to various items. After they hear my question in Thai they would usually all go scurrying off.

Having tons of staff follow you throughout the store is also a common practice in China.

What bugs me is seeing all those standing around playing on phones, or following customers around......but yet when you go to checkout there's only one or two registers of the 10 or 12 that are open.

6 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

How long for? what temperature. I tried a couple of times and it just overcooked them, to be fair i didn't experiment further

I think cooking times and temperatures vary too much due to different Air Fryers and personal tastes. You need to experiment around and see what gives you the best results for your liking.

Since I got my Air Fryer I have been keeping notes about cooking the things I like and I have to admit the first go around didn't result the best. But after some tweaking I've gotten these things down pretty good:

Grilled cheese sandwich

Salmon

Steak (Aussie tenderloin)

Smores

French Toast

Veggies

Banana Bread

For my veggies I only put some items like the potatoes and carrots in the AF first and cook some before adding the other veggies. I will cook at a low temp (160C) and then after 10 minutes I will rotate and cook more before adding the other veggies and increasing the temperature. NOTE: I like my broccoli and cauliflower a little crispy so I'll usually crank the temperature to 200C before stopping.

1 hour ago, Negita43 said:

Bet you are a Trump acolyte

Is that the best you can do?   .......and I bet your mommy helped you think of that.

9 hours ago, Negita43 said:

I'm English!!!

Who gives a chit?

47 minutes ago, Negita43 said:

That's a well known ploy for all printer manufacturers but there are many ways round it.

Sure it's well known now but when it first started not many was one the wiser.... That strategy was the forerunner for the subscription process used today by nearly everyone who can.

NOTE: There's many ways around everything if you dig hard enough to learn them.....  streaming, SW apps, OS licensing.....and heaven forbid, even how to get a Thai Visa Extension without having the required money in the bank...... 😁