1FinickyOne

Yo dude - he goes by the name of Brit Man - I don't think he is American - and then you would have to find out which country in America - Canada? Not yet the 51st state - just playing hard to get I assume..

I always owned my own home fully paid off but it was never free and clear - it barely felt like ownership as the taxes could be raised out of sight at any time... as well as energy costs.

I have not watched US TV in many decades... even as a kid in the USA I didn't watch that much. I liked Mighty Mouse and Million Dollar Movie... Never watched the Simpsons but if I take them, what would I do with them?

Anything is possible, but as noted above, love and romance here is not often the same as the Western World - the word practicality has been used and this is mostly correct. The other aspect that I did not see mentioned is that Westerners tend to hang on to the romantic notion of "love" that we all had as teenagers... there are not only cultural differences but age differences that come into play and I mean age differences in that the boyhood concept of love is not as prevalent in older people - that is for most, a time of life element that has passed. I don't know how much finances is a requirement for everyone, but most Thai ladies are not really interested in an equal partner that they might end up supporting in times of illness. If you do prove yourself as a good supporter willing to take care of them and their family, they may come to love you and respect you, but again not in a teenage, moon, June, spoon way. But, with minimum income, what will you do for health care? I have seen guys here who survive on little, living in Thai style apartments for $100 a month and eating cheap street food, but this lifestyle is not attractive for most Thai ladies. In many ways for poor Thai, it is still a matriarchal society and they look at having a husband as someone they need to take care of, and this should be compensated. One lady who wanted me to introduce her to a farang, after a moments thought, told me she didn't want a husband who needed too much care... [she did not ask for someone young or handsome or any of the things that most Westerners consider important. No mention of romance. But, what do you want? Vietnam era would put you in your 70s or late 60s at best. Do you want a 70 year old lady? I know some fairly attractive late 50 year olds and even a few 60+ but they are not seeking the hard work of a farming life - what do you have to offer them? They do value kindness and goodness, but generosity too...

Very correct - and being broke anywhere is not where you want to be...

It's a good thing you mentioned what you won't mention and then mention it...

Do you not understand that these are wild animals?

Or maybe still owning but not near a potential disaster site...

just come over and let it happen... wherever your new found partner is from is a good start.

If you had half her business acumen you would be doing twice as well... I am 90 kgs - how about you meathead? Yes, I do have diabetes. So, you hit it - 20% - not bad for you...

Is that in Tak City?

My wife is in the village, what time should I stop by for dinner?

Yo Meathead, you probably don't want to try and match business acumen... stick to your BMI Not a lot of undercutting going on in these times, everyplace is struggling...

Water splashed in waves out of my pool... felt big time in Bkk - epicenter was in Burma - 7.7 magnitude

maybe there was a demand before but when parts of the equation change, like prices going up, there is no room for profit at the original price and so prices must go up... lowering the prices to below cost is not an option that is viable... right? simple math - economics 101... I know you try... I know it is not easy for you...

Charlie gonna get him some bad bad food -

while their costs are increasing? From what I see, many restaurants choose to reduce portion size and often lower quality... they are reluctant to raise prices as would be necessary to retain consistency. I doubt that lowering prices in the face of inflationary costs is an option - - a no brainer solution indeed.

It will be absolutely fine day or night unless you are drunk and looking for trouble. If you don't get into fights where you are living now, you won't have a problem here... that goes for most anywhere in Thailand.

My wife and family are well taken care of... yes, by me. We used to have a very very minor New Year party for the kids - my wife doesn't remember my birthday, nor her own - - I remember and say happy birthday and that is the extent of it... We are not children and we could care less about days on a calender. No hurt feelings. What is really important is that when she was very ill, I took care of her, and rarely left her side. And she recently returned the favor when I was not well. We are here for each other with the goal of helping the other one to have a good life. It sounds like you have a nice relationship. Why worry or be hurt about superficial insignificant things? I am sure she is not intentionally trying to hurt you - it was likely not a family tradition for her and she does not know what you might consider proper actions. My wife and I are quite independent and neither one of us needs recognition of some greeting card occasion to make us feel cared for... get over it.

Peas? and dry looking potatoes? Are the peas a step up from beans? I guess ' all they are saying, is give peas a chance' - - John and Yoko

Start a fight? he didn't even make it to midnight - just imagine what might have happened if he had a 2nd drink.

Greasy next to greasier... I couldn't get through half a portion.

Haa! I have no talent in the kitchen.. And I don't enjoy it either. I consider myself fortunate to have all my fingers after making a sandwich for lunch.

A comment on perspective - he probably thinks he is in the right house - but you have branded it the wrong house....