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A certain "Liz Truss" were a UK government treasury minister who decided not to refurbish the "Rough Gas collection plant" offshore Yorkshire in 2017. Many times think we should have more economists running the country than accountants

Apologies my 70+yr cognitive thinking to blame, if only I were young and read all the words, not first and last 555 555 555

I have been with WRLife for a few years and renewed my cover after a 12 day spell in hospital where I had my 70th birthday

Long monologue, inane rant apologies offered. Visited Thailand many times when in the Merchant Navy, late 70's and early 80's, returned in 2004 when working offshore had a base (For tax reasons) in Phuket. Having always worked overseas with foreign crews since late 70's found slotting in (for me) in a foreign shore quite easy. After Tsunami, airlines had pulled out so moved to Pattaya. In 2011 being legally separated from the UK ex 6 years decided to retire here in Thailand so going the Thai company route bought land near where a work colleague lived with his Thai wife. So, built a house without a Thai GF anywhere near, this home used as a holiday home with during my onshore leave with a bar-fine and some of her friends. This were to make sure house were kept clean and pristine on leaving. House built out in the sticks surrounded by rice fields, later chap I worked with lost his job and split with his Thai wife, now..... I am the only Farang in the area. December 29th, 2014, stepped out a chopper in Damman, KSA after 4 weeks offshore, long story but had just turned 59, 4 months earlier and had enough of working in the Gulf, decided to retire. Early 2015 when in Korat shopping met the girl who 2 years later marry. This girl left her Korat shop to stay with me in Pattaya until lease on the rented villa expired. We move together to my retirement home. Since moving up to Issan the GF being a city girl had to adjust to village amenities and to be honest with a partner doing all the fetching and carrying it allowed me to go out on my bikes, later starting a dog rescue during Covid when many European breeds were abandoned. November 2017 the GF who had never put a foot wrong became my wife and I have never been happier. Had two hospital visits requiring ICU and one other to get control of an infection requiring an IV drip every 8 hours. Insurance cover bailed out on the first over the small print, since then been with WRLife and all taken care of without a problem. Cannot read Thai but, speak enough Thai to go out alone shopping, even conversing with police when stopped on my bike, have loads of Thai friends I can go and have a beer with once or twice a month, my wifes family have been brilliant to me, her ex husband parents when they seen me take care of their granddaughter are brilliant, coming to our wedding and speaking good about me. No Sin Sod asked for only a promise I would take care. Most of my lighting in garden/walls/perimeter are solar powered, my fishpond has solar pumps for circulation and filter with battery back-up. Never went through the stages listed in the starting post since 1977 onwards were happily spent at sea, a working life and lifestyle I enjoyed immensely. My motorbikes are unrecognisable from when purchased, all converted to single seat some with big-bore kits. Even aged 70+ still love swinging spanners. Living in a warm climate has kept aches and pains at bay, being able to eat Thai food same as wife cooks keeps culinary needs simple, being surrounded by a pack of loving mutts 4 of them being German Shepherd gives feelings of security and affection, seeing plants, fruits, flowers and trees we planted now large, some the height of the house gives a warm glow inside. Wife gets 75 to 80% of monthly income depending on exchange rates, she pays all bills, university fees and preparation of accounts and tax owed by my Thai 'land' holding company, she took my name on marriage to enable a widows pension from my private pension. Am I happy, yes, very much so, no stress or anxiety which my ex in the UK brought in container loads. If you like your own company, like going up ladders, drinking a beer sparingly, digging holes, swing spanners and making sure you stay healthy/occupied then Thailand is a great place. Go safely

Same here. Been with them 4 years and on my 70th birthday admitted suddenly to Surranaree hospital in Korat. All paid and no problems. Premium has increased by 3%, barely noticeable

More like Columbian drug cartels

"Jawohl mein Fuhrer"

That is a definite maybe, possibly so 🤫

If you read from the beginning, comment were prefaced with..... On a very 'Sobering' piece of info if true?? The number of UK Muslims males that went to Syria to fight for ISIS is a greater number than has ever signed up for the UK armed services?? If that is bona-fide that should be a concern. The other piece below is tinged with "Sarcasm" Penalty for fighting against your own Crown Forces were death, losing citizenship should be grasped with both hands if still attached.

On a very 'Sobering' piece of info if true?? The number of UK Muslims males that went to Syria to fight for ISIS is a greater number than has ever signed up for the UK armed services?? If that is bona-fide that should be a concern. Penalty for fighting against your own Crown Forces were death, losing citizenship should be grasped with both hands if still attached.

What did the Martians ever do to deserve her.

Doubt any stirring is needed. Told by a friend the pot is always simmering and tends to boil over now and again.

Of course not. West Midlands police force are paragons of honour, integrity and honesty. Nothing to see here lad, move along or you will be arrested for *Biff# Pow handcuff the mouthy buggaa

Include an IV in the arm and oxygen mask on my face just for starters

Vegetable oil were 100% used in the manufacture of cable insulation until banned in Europe, replaced by mineral oil. Car manufacturing countries that still use vegetable oil are now mostly in Asia. Wife has a (SUV) MG that has had wiring damaged/eaten/chewed 3 times in 4 years, luckily insurance covered the replacement cost. Have 4 mouse (Snapping) traps 2 inside car and two in the engine bay, sadly many 3 lizards are caught for every mouse. Cats are the best deterrent, but we have 8 dogs 4 being GSD's who sadly kill any feral cats.

Will 'Ukraine' as we know it still be here in 10 years??

No, no and no....

Thank you for agreeing in the most roundabout way.

Why do anti-Israeli/Jews always quote 1947/48. The Philistines were a tribe in the homeland of Cannan, 1200BC, as adversaries of "Tribes of Israel" the Roman occupiers (See what I did) decided to call the region Romano-Philistine to upset the Jews, all this before 1947/48 There has never been a country named Palestine that were governed by Palestinians unless you can show link!! Apart from the Palestinian ruled state of Gaza never taken back by the Palestinian brothers in Egypt after their own peace deal with Israel which recovered the Sinai including the locked/barred gate at Ramallah caging the Palestinians inside Gaza not allowing their brothers and sisters to flee into Egypt...... I wonder why?? in 2005 we had a two state solution but unfortunately the ploughshares left behind were beaten into swords. Why are the top leaders of Hamas living in millionaire style in Qatar not sharing the pain and suffering of their 'voters'

Never called Palestine, it were called Roma-Philistine, no state nor country in has ever been called Palestine, only used as a term for the region. The Jews from Judea and Samaria are written about in the Koran, no mention of 'Palestinians'

Not seen a railway line with cattle trucks going into Gaza.

By comparing the "Warsaw Ghetto" to Gaza shows plainly your support for terrorism. Since 2005 Gaza ran their own affairs and it is up to any neighboring state who enters their country for work since Hamas were too busy building tunnels and not any viable infrastructure. Hamas even built 2 tunnels below the 'Ramallah border crossing with Egypt, why no criticism of their 'Arab' Egyptian brothers who built higher walls than Israel to contain their Arab brothers/sisters. Population of Gaza in 2005 were 1.7m, in 2024 were 2,1m and rising. Majority is 19yrs or younger. 'Warsaw Ghetto' population from creation to annihilation never rose only fell. Until a railway with cattle trucks appear going into Gaza then it is comparing 'apples' with the tooth fairy

They had their own state from 2005, Democratic vote for an elected government, sadly "No swords beaten into ploughshares"

The Israeli Air force bombed and strafed a Spy ship that would not leave the area. Ship were the USN Liberty belonging to their friend and benefactor. Israel will have already made known. "We cannot guarantee the safety of any armed vessel deemed a threat". Israel has a track record of bombing foreign countries & capitals without warning, where no "State of War" exists. The speed the convoy is proceeding at shows they do not want arrive anytime soon.

Leadership when asked if the UK is a Christian Country cannot say "Yes", but, goes into a rambling statement no one understands