The mind surely is a funny thing.  A couple days ago, out of the clear blue, the old song, "The Gambler",  by Kenny Rogers popped into my mind.  Thats the one where a particular line goes, "you gotta know when to hold em, and know when to fold em"  Well now it does hit home for me.
For those of you who know me, will know that I haven't been posting as much as had been normal for me.  The reason being some health issues.  Not so serious in the past, but seemingly much more serious now.  ....and after holding and being a very special home for over 22 years, I have to make the decision to fold-em, and shut down The Pun Pun.  Yes, this does sadden me greatly.  
The main reason for this post is to inform all of those past and more inportantly, present TV members who grace us with ther patronage, that we will be getting out of The Pun Pun in the not so distant future.  Also thank you Thai Visa, of which I was a sponsor for a time, for sending many of its member to our restaurant. Again thank you all.   If anyone out there is looking for a very, very special home , think of us.
Thank you one and all.
Gonzo/John

You had a good run Gonzo... be thankful for that.

A great host at the Pun Pun and an always entertaining poster on ThaiVisa.

I'm 74 myself and have spent most of my life here since the late '70s.

Even with all the changes Chiang Mai is still where I want to be until the end.

Hope you feel the same.

Choke dee bro.

Wishing you and your family all the best John.  Thanks.

1 hour ago, Dante99 said:

Wishing you and your family all the best John.  Thanks.

+1

 

Are you staying in CM or moving to the wife's area?

Edited August 15, 20187 yr by scottiejohn

Good Luck to you John

Always enjoyed your posts over the years.

Thank you for the delicious food always being a friendly and welcoming host.

Best wishes. 

Just want to say a few words of thank you to all, for the the kind words,  and also to those who made the time to stop by.  Look forward to seeing more of you , if you care to stop by and talk ole times.  A BIG THANK YOU 

Gonzo/John & Pranee

 

Edited August 18, 20187 yr by Gonzo the Face

All the very best John, new adventures in your future.

Good luck John, it seems you have outstayed or outlived the "old TV regulars" of yesteryear judging by the number of replies thus, so well done.

Enjoy retirement wherever you go next.

Is it still open? I'm happy to pop in for a meal before it closes.

 

When I google Pun Pun, a few entries come up, can you clarify which one it is?

Be happy to see you atecom.    We are the Pun Pun at 321 Charoenrat Rd. by the Rama IX Bridge  ..... the original..... Been Pun Pun for 34 years before the interlopers came along and everyone wanted to be a Pun Pun.  No definite close by date has been set so open til further notice.  Arrangements have to be made and I must say that being in a wheelchair has been difficult but being in a wheelchair and having  lost a leg is close to impossible.  As a long ago advertiser on Thai Visa we gave a 10% discount to TV members .  Still do so don't forget to mention you are a TV'er.   Thank you for your kind thoughts and words

Gonzo/Johnt 

We'll stop in to see what condition your condition is in

Sorry to do this, but seems the only way of reaching you as I have misplaced your name and contact details.  To the person who was kind enough to stop by last week and asked a serious question.  Please stop by or get back to me as I  may have an answer for you.  I seem to recall your name being Ken or Kenny

You picked a fine time to leave us, loose wheel...…………...KR.