When this is all over whats the first thing you will do?

[ChipButty]

2 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

Little has changed in my village life. Madam Moon is a great chef, pedicurist, masseuse and barber. (providing one is happy with a buzz cut)

 

Country walks as normal and plenty of rural lanes to enjoy my motorcycle on.

 

 So really I want for nothing. I reckon my first 'post lock-down' act will be to take Madam Moon out for a good thank you dinner somewhere.

And a Moon light walk 

[spidermike007]

Start enjoying some good meals in restaurants again, a big hug for many of my friends, a trip back to the US to get some work done, a bit of travel to Bangkok, a good haircut, and some visits to the cinema, for starters.

[Lacessit]

My GF and I will get back to sex without social distancing.

[zhounan]

Divorce and move out from this country.

[NCC1701A]

restocking my real N95 masks and everything that was in short supply like isopropyl alcohol.    

 

and i never thought i would say this because I sold my 40 acre survival property in Montana in the USA that I had for 21 years specially for a event like this but I may return and pay cash for a small farm house somewhere in Nevada or Idaho. If I am lucky I can rent it out.  I already have friends looking in parts of the USA I have never been to.  

 

I am thinking the pandemic has accelerated the next shoe to drop which is going to be economic. It may still be ten years from now if Trump is reelected, five years if not.  That way if the US dollar seriously loses value I still can return and experience hyper inflation at home.

 

and not to mention how aggressive Communist China is with influencing Thailand and SEA now. So as an American I maybe forced out of this part of the world by a limited war or a some sort economic sanctions placed on China that increase tensions to the point it will not be safe to walk around in Thailand.

 

Monitoring Radio China International on the short wave bands you can hear how aggressive they are and their constant attacks on the west.

 

They have programs in Thai that I am sure are blaming the west for this mess and promoting communism just like the English language versions. It is 24/7.  

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 7, 2020 by NCC1701A

[UbonThani]

14 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Buffet and a la carte are two styles of serving food to guests in a restaurant or hotel. In buffet style, food is placed in a public place, and the diners can serve themselves as they like. In contrast, a la carte is a plated, sit-down meal, which is served by waiters

Yes we know 555

[Lacessit]

1 minute ago, UbonThani said:

Yes we know 555

Explanations are sometimes required for the simple-minded.

[ChipButty]

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

Explanations are sometimes required for the simple-minded.

Exactly

[stouricks]

19 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Buffet and a la carte are two styles of serving food to guests in a restaurant or hotel. In buffet style, food is placed in a public place, and the diners can serve themselves as they like. In contrast, a la carte is a plated, sit-down meal, which is served by waiters

Really, I would never have guessed.   LOL

 

Other methods are take-away (food to go in USA) and make your own.

Edited April 7, 2020 by stouricks

[ChipButty]

1 minute ago, stouricks said:

Really, I would never have guessed.   LOL

We didn't expect you too

[UbonThani]

2 minutes ago, stouricks said:

Really, I would never have guessed.   LOL

 

Other methods are take-away (food to go in USA) and make your own.

Or catch and kill

[UbonThani]

Or drive over and bbq

[ChipButty]

I think a weeks holiday would go down well, we dont know when that would be possible

[Logosone]

10 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

restocking my real N95 masks and everything that was in short supply like isopropyl alcohol.    

 

and i never thought i would say this because I sold my 40 acre survival property in Montana in the USA that I had for 21 years specially for a event like this but I may return and pay cash for a small farm house somewhere in Nevada or Idaho. If I am lucky I can rent it out.  I already have friends looking in parts of the USA I have never been to.  

 

I am thinking the pandemic has accelerated the next shoe to drop which is going to be economic. It may still be ten years from now if Trump is reelected, five years if not.  That way if the US dollar seriously loses value I still can return and experience hyper inflation at home.

 

and not to mention how aggressive Communist China is with influencing Thailand and SEA now. So as an American I maybe forced out of this part of the world by a limited war or a some sort economic sanctions placed on China that increase tensions to the point it will not be safe to walk around in Thailand.

 

Monitoring Radio China International on the short wave bands you can hear how aggressive they are and their constant attacks on the west.

 

They have programs in Thai that I am sure are blaming the west for this mess and promoting communism just like the English language versions. It is 24/7.  

 

Fortunately, as a German, I am loved the world over, however, I will take my cue from American preppers and craft a survival and storage programme that will include everything from buying gold to stocking up on essential medicines, foods and drinks. There is no way I will be caught with my pants down again. Only a question of time when the next pandemic comes.

 

 

[david555]

Putting my step by step return to E.U.  plan in action as end date (or before that …) May2022,  mean time starting repatriating bit by bit  Thb to € ,and in last part the last 400k + (As the 400K allowed to take out during the 7 months allowed  are then already in Europe by that time)   ....playing strategic my ending Ret.Ext.

It has being nice and pleasant  , but not the last 3 years anymore with this bunch on the top 

[sanuk711]

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

A few days ago I would have said the first thing I will do is get an Haircut,

I dont think I can last that long I like to keep it short neat and tidy

When I was last back in Oz they had this new cutter hit the market---it makes doing your own hair so easy, its curved like your head..(wonder why no one thought of that before) small you can easily hold it in 1 hand--its only 70 Baht to get your hair cut in Issan, so ummed and ahhed about paying 2,000baht but it paid for itself (even quicker if  i still lived in Pattaya)  give it a look......I showed the guy who used to cut my hair and he wanted me to buy for him when i go back to Oz..........but think that will be some years.

 

[mfd101]

3 hours ago, ChipButty said:

I'll be looking a bit like that my wife has some relatives in the army and he recommended the one they use they are in certain regiment where they have to do it every 2 weeks

My b/f when a conscript had the duty of running the sheers over the heads of all the conscripts within reach. Now we're getting close - another week, I think - & I'll be putting him to the test for the first time.

[Logosone]

4 minutes ago, david555 said:

Putting my step by step return to E.U.  plan in action as end date (or before that …) May2022,  mean time starting repatriating bit by bit  Thb to € ,and in last part the last 400k + (As the 400K allowed to take out during the 7 months allowed  are then already in Europe by that time)   ....playing strategic my ending Ret.Ext.

It has being nice and pleasant  , but not the last 3 years anymore with this bunch on the top 

There are advantages to being in Europe if another pandemic comes. Obviously health care will be critical, and if I had to choose a German or Thai hospital, that would not be a tough choice.

 

The likelihood of backlash and hostility to foreigners could be a real issue, as the prime minister of Australia illustrated.

 

If transport restrictions persist the supply of quality European food products to Thailand, already sketchy and slow at the best of times, could further be impacted. I already noticed some quality and common European products no longer on the shelves.

 

The complete absence of visa related issues in the home country would be preferable to having to deal with curfew/immigration requirements simulataneously.

 

 

[InfinityandBeyond]

Road trip. Destination: anywhere. 

[kwonitoy]

My son and I had tickets booked for last March 25 to move from Thailand to Canada, new suitcases had been bought and about half packed. Going through 20 years of accumulations, and trying to decide want goes. If it doesn't fit into 1 of 4 suitcases its getting left behind.

 

My son was/is excited, I was looking forward to going home after a lifetime of travel in oil patch related work.

All Stop, March 23 EVA cancelled the flight, which have all been refunded BTW.

 

Sit and wait here in Udon, we'll get there eventually, so when it's over, We're getting on a jet plane. One Way tickets.

[toofarnorth]

2 hours ago, ChipButty said:

Anyone else wasted money on a 2020 diary?

Ha ha ! Just thought the same this morning . I replied to a mate that in the last 11 days I have been to Lotus 9 times , ok it is only 5 mins away but there is nowhere else to go that is open .

[Sheryl]

Get my hair and nails done

 

Get my botox topped up  (depending in how long from now things re-open, this might move to the top of the list!)

 

Fly to NYC to see my family  & friends an my beloved, beleagured city (actually top priority but #1 and #2 are necessary pre conditions so as not to frighten those I meet!)

[EVENKEEL]

Beers on the beach.

[ChipButty]

39 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Beers on the beach.

Beers anywhere will do

[mfd101]

When it's over, I plan to turn over in my grave.

[david555]

1 hour ago, sanuk711 said:

When I was last back in Oz they had this new cutter hit the market---it makes doing your own hair so easy, its curved like your head..(wonder why no one thought of that before) small you can easily hold it in 1 hand--its only 70 Baht to get your hair cut in Issan, so ummed and ahhed about paying 2,000baht but it paid for itself (even quicker if  i still lived in Pattaya)  give it a look......I showed the guy who used to cut my hair and he wanted me to buy for him when i go back to Oz..........but think that will be some years.

 

Big C has similar (lesser label) for 800THB..., good enough for military style haircut 

[drbeach]

A haircut is just about the least essential thing. Just get your wife to cut your hair or buy a shaver.

 

I think we'll be looking forward to traveling, going to the beach, having a party and getting wasted, that kind of thing.

[FarFlungFalang]

When it’s over I’ll say TFTO!

[Antonymous]

1 hour ago, sanuk711 said:

When I was last back in Oz they had this new cutter hit the market---it makes doing your own hair so easy, its curved like your head..(wonder why no one thought of that before) small you can easily hold it in 1 hand--its only 70 Baht to get your hair cut in Issan, so ummed and ahhed about paying 2,000baht but it paid for itself (even quicker if  i still lived in Pattaya)  give it a look......I showed the guy who used to cut my hair and he wanted me to buy for him when i go back to Oz..........but think that will be some years.

 

They are on Lazada at 4,485 baht. Expensive; but cheaper than going to Oz to get one!

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/remington-hc4250-i793274669-s1589004078.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.1.600c112eCgCleZ&search=1

[Kwasaki]

5 hours ago, ChipButty said:

When this is all over whats the first thing you will do?

Go to 7-11 myself, otherwise things much the same for me and my hobbies, other than being able to do a motorcycle trip.