spidermike007

Trump is betting the house on "law and order". That is a big gamble. He appears to be light years beyond tone deaf, and a dinosaur.

I think it will backfire on him. At least I am hoping! 

4 minutes ago, funlovinkid said:

I myself am considering an electrically-powered recliner.  I discovered one (La-Z-Boy) at Central which, in addition to the usual back recline and legrest lift functions, also provides powered headrest and lumbar adjustments.  The first chair that I tested there was fully manual, and as soon as I had reclined in it, I started thinking that I would have to use a couple of throw pillows, one under my lumbar, and one behind my head, if I wanted to watch TV while reclining in it.  Thereafter, I tried the powered chair, and it became immediately apparent that I wouldn't need to use a throw pillow for either purpose, because the adjustment range on both the powered headrest and the lumbar were more than sufficient for any purpose.  Pricey, of course, but certainly an appealing option.  The question becomes: am I worth it?  ????  And: how long will it last?

Yes. You are worth it. If you can afford it, why not? And now, with the Thai economy being in tatters, there are alot of sales. Don't pay anywhere near retail for it. I would negotiate a deal. If they don't budge, take your business elsewhere. There are alot of dealers around, who would be happy to have the business. A shop in Central might be less flexible. 

But, not sure about that long lasting part. Most mechanical and electronic things break eventually. My dream home is going to be in the boonies. Not easy to get a repairman out there, who knows how to fix a specialized item like this. That is always a consideration. 

1 hour ago, herwin1234 said:

we are learning a lot from this new virus. i agree with you. it seems healthy people with a normal healthy immune system seldom die. it are the people basically with modern day diseases basically bc of eating unhealthy and unhealthy lifestyle, that have to pay the price. Even than people will not admit it but only blame covid.

We can fight this virus by a vaccine OR maybe the fat people should go eat more healthy. Basically covid is like the flue.

Correct. And one of the most astonishing aspects of the dialogue, is that so few are discussing this. Why are Americans and Latin nations so vulnerable? And why are Thais seemingly far more immune? Well, the first thing that comes to mind for me, is the ridiculously unhealthy diets. And the levels of diabetes and heart disease. 

Of course, in this ultra PC world it is not permissible to point out that obese people are far more vulnerable. Nor, can we discuss the especially horrendous diet of alot of black and Hispanic Americans. Nobody wants to inconvenience themselves with a change of diet. And the authorities barely even make mention of it. It is as if Wonder bread, twinkies, Nathan's hot dogs, pop tarts and the Lays Co. own the nation. 

4 hours ago, bobbin said:

The office chair is, as noted, 100% leather. Bonded leather though. Short version is pieces of leather ground, mashed and pressed. So can be sold as 100% leather, but not contiguous piece of hide. Of course not electric.

 

the recliners are manual lever action.

 

 

Yes. I don't believe ground leather has any of the wonderful properties of a high quality leather hide. It looks better with age, lasts decades, breathes and is gorgeous. 

1 minute ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Funny you keep putting up straw-men to slay...doing so does nothing to support your argument that Mexico is some retiree paradise. There is good and bad in both places...for me, I'd rather live in a country where the police don't feel they can murder a school bus full of students with impunity, and which has one of the world's lowest corona virus infection/death rates in the world, than a country where the police feel they can and has one of the highest.

No. What I am doing is playing devils advocate. I too live here. I love it here. But, I do have issues with the place. And Latin America offers culture, theater, dance, film, intellectual stimulation, fine arts, fine dining, great wine, and countless things that cannot be found here.

This is a dialogue. Nothing more. 

1 hour ago, bobbin said:

I have 3 LA-Z-Boy chairs.

 

2 are fabric-covered recliners. They are 13 years old now. When new I sprayed them with Scotch Guard fabric protector. Once. Later found out it should be reapplied regularly foe best effect. Still look and feel good but a little soiled on the seat and head area cushion. I'm pretty sure those fabric shampoo products would clean them up..

 

20,000 Baht each. Best part is I bought on sale. 50% off, so 2 for 1.

 

Third chair is a leather office chair. Sold as 100% leather but on checking later, I discovered it's bonded leather. That's not the same..

 

The arms, area where your back rests, and seat cushion area all started de-laminating after 13 months. The back side of the chair is perfect. I called Head Office to invoke the 5 year warranty and was told upholstery is only covered for a year. Not happy. It's now covered with near matching cloth tape.

 

I'm now thinking to recover in fabric. Harder wearing office type fabric, if such can be sourced.

 

Conclusion.. fabric in Thailand is ok. Leather is not ok.

Leather is great. But hard to find real leather here. They often use a PVC/leather mix. Low quality. Real leather is expensive. 

Are any of your La-z boys electric, or manual? Have always wondered how reliable the electric recliners are, long term?

13 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Nobody said they were...but at least they don't murder bus loads of students...and a decade or so on have still not suffered any repercussions. 

No. They only do everything in their power to protect wealthy murderers. And all other wealthy or well connected criminals. Is there some sort of moral superiority in that? Repercussions? Unheard of here. 

6 hours ago, JimGant said:

Yeah, that's what New Zealand thought. Have they figured out how that domestic case sprang up? And was the mask rule still in effect when that was discovered? Just curious, as I haven't seen much about this lately on the news. (Presumably some lessons to be learned applicable to Thailand, assuming  the Kiwis can unravel what happened.)

Total panic mongering nonsense. NZ has 1757 total cases, over 1,600 of whom have recovered, and only 22 deaths. You could have picked far better examples. 

My guess would be that the total percent of expats and Thais who are advocating a continued lockdown, who do not have a cushy pension or a nice salary with benefits, is less than 2%. 

6 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Yeah...I'd love to live in a country where the cops killed like 60 students in a school bus I believe and just buried them somewhere in the jungle (or was it the desert). With all its problems, I'll stick to Thailand thank you, honorary Thai or not.

As if the cops here are squeaky clean. One can only imagine. 

7 hours ago, rumak said:

A trip into my past........ 40 years ago flying into Puerto Vallarta (at that time basically just one long street),   then a boat ride to Yelapa.    Staying in a hut in paradise.  No access by road. 

Always was in my mind as a possible location to relocate.... but Thailand did have one advantage (gee, can anyone guess ?) 

At our age,  Thailand is still easy enough ,  peaceful , and if just stay under the radar only the uncertainty of when the moving papers might arrive .  Other than that I avoid all officials everywhere,

if at all possible.  

Any and all officials here are the epitome of toxic and are to be avoided at all costs. 

7 hours ago, samisaurus said:

Reading this makes me want to learn Spanish and head over to south america. It's something ive been considering for a while. Basically run my online business from there whilst living in various countries (Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina) without all the visa hassles and such (Most allow 3 months and then there's various hassle free ways to extend). As well I get the feeling I'd be treated better by locals and from friends who've lived there... they've loved every moment of it. 

Alot of Latinos have a natural warmth and a delightful sense of hospitality. They can be very welcoming. Inclusive. Open. In addition, the men can be downright interesting, well educated, and curious. Something you are hard pressed to find here. Imagine having some intellectually and culturally stimulating, good male friends here? That is something that is impossible for me to wrap my mind around, and something I miss. And there is the incredible culture. And temperate weather. 

However, as enticing as all of that is, the security situation there is a real hurdle and it is quite a bit more expensive than Thailand. And I have a great wife here. So, it is what it is. 

He appears to be considerably weaker, disjointed, stressed, reckless, mistake prone, and hobbled, than he was even a year ago. It is my belief that he is seriously ill. And not just mentally. 

He will be able to get plenty of rest in a few short months. Nothing to do at home. No new deals at the failing Trump Organization. Hard to sell a radioactive name. 

On the darkside, as you state, there are alot of expats who continue to support their local establishments, and it might not be a boon city, but it is enough for them to remain in business. Elsewhere, the nation is hurting. Some places seem to be thriving, while most are just hanging on. Spending is way, way down. Income is way, way down. Government assistance and creative programs to help the lower income majority, is virtually non existent. So, where is all of this going to lead when they cannot even agree to let ANY and ALL foreigners in, who are willing to pay for, and subject themselves to quarantine? Such timidity and a stunning lack of courage on the part of the administration. So weak. So incompetent. My heart goes out to the average Thai.