We should, of course, when voting, be thinking about the posts made throughout the year rather than focusing on this thread. If you look at the topics started by some of the candidates, it kind of elevates a couple from the rest.

I think that would support my candidacy actually. I am a quality poster of substance and have started MANY threads of great interest and response in many forums. Many duds too but you don't get the hits without taking risks. LOTS of risks!

We should, of course, when voting, be thinking about the posts made throughout the year rather than focusing on this thread. If you look at the topics started by some of the candidates, it kind of elevates a couple from the rest.

I think that would support my candidacy actually. I am a quality poster of substance and have started MANY threads of great interest and response in many forums. Many duds too but you don't get the hits without taking risks. LOTS of risks!

Sanity....springs to mind....regarding...LOTS of risks ofcourse.

Merry Xmas JT!

Yeah whatever.

Not the same as the over the top displays you can see here.

Imagine badgering a barren woman who wants to have kids with numerous over the top HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY greetings.

That would be extremely abusive and intended to wound.

We should, of course, when voting, be thinking about the posts made throughout the year rather than focusing on this thread. If you look at the topics started by some of the candidates, it kind of elevates a couple from the rest.

I think that would support my candidacy actually. I am a quality poster of substance and have started MANY threads of great interest and response in many forums. Many duds too but you don't get the hits without taking risks. LOTS of risks!

Could say the same about David48 too.

Across lots of forums.....and his help on the visa side can't be ignored.

We should, of course, when voting, be thinking about the posts made throughout the year rather than focusing on this thread. If you look at the topics started by some of the candidates, it kind of elevates a couple from the rest.

I think that would support my candidacy actually. I am a quality poster of substance and have started MANY threads of great interest and response in many forums. Many duds too but you don't get the hits without taking risks. LOTS of risks!

Could say the same about David48 too.

Across lots of forums.....and his help on the visa side can't be ignored.

Are you seriously comparing his visa comments to mine? You've got to be joking.

Is it right for you as Poll Lord to be supporting any candidate over another?

Merry Xmas JT!

Yeah whatever.

Not the same as the over the top displays you can see here.

Imagine badgering a barren woman who wants to have kids with numerous over the top HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY greetings.

That would be extremely abusive and intended to wound.

Thanks for returning the compliment.

Nancy's ringing the bell in Cowboy! Mr. Bitey was seen cowering in a corner!

We should, of course, when voting, be thinking about the posts made throughout the year rather than focusing on this thread. If you look at the topics started by some of the candidates, it kind of elevates a couple from the rest.

I think that would support my candidacy actually. I am a quality poster of substance and have started MANY threads of great interest and response in many forums. Many duds too but you don't get the hits without taking risks. LOTS of risks!

Could say the same about David48 too.

Across lots of forums.....and his help on the visa side can't be ignored.

Are you seriously comparing his visa comments to mine? You've got to be joking.

Is it right for you are Poll Lord to be supporting any candidate over another?

Merry Christmas.

To be clear I haven't supported anyone...as I have said repeatedly I have yet to vote....but I like to give things a little push here and there....all in good fun.

Merry Xmas JT!

Yeah whatever.

Not the same as the over the top displays you can see here.

Imagine badgering a barren woman who wants to have kids with numerous over the top HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY greetings.

That would be extremely abusive and intended to wound.

Thanks for returning the compliment.

I didn't register any complement.

To be clear I haven't supported anyone...as I have said repeatedly I have yet to vote....but I like to give things a little push here and there....all in good fun.

I remember you wrote something similar before.....Nancy listened......and....

OK, maybe I will try to back off from commenting on David48 (unless in direct rebuttal of a personal attack from him) even with my very justified strong NEGATIVE feelings about his posting behavior.

After all he at the BOTTOM of the pack here, he' s ALREADY last year's news, and I'm in it THIS YEAR to WIN it.

OK, maybe I will try to back off from commenting on David48 (unless in direct rebuttal of a personal attack from him) even with my very justified strong NEGATIVE feelings about his posting behavior.

After all he at the BOTTOM of the pack here, he' s ALREADY last year's news, and I'm in it THIS YEAR to WIN it.

The Ego of a monster!

Personally, I don't think it is an all-or-nothing competition; I am proud to support the candidate of my choice, even if he (or she) or - well, let's just say even if they don't win.

Unfortunately, it seems that all the other candidates have suddenly become non-candidates.

And yet they have collectively have polled more votes than the front-runner in this year's race.

Perhaps next year we should let JT run the poll.

SC

OK, maybe I will try to back off from commenting on David48 (unless in direct rebuttal of a personal attack from him) even with my very justified strong NEGATIVE feelings about his posting behavior.

After all he at the BOTTOM of the pack here, he' s ALREADY last year's news, and I'm in it THIS YEAR to WIN it.

The Ego of a monster!

I wouldn't go so far as to call David48 a monster.

It is clear to me that throughout all of this "banter" only one candidate has remained civil. His name? Well let's just say he has a couple of boys!

Boys? Jingthing springs to mind.

It is clear to me that throughout all of this "banter" only one candidate has remained civil. His name? Well let's just say he has a couple of boys!

Boys? Jingthing springs to mind.

No no no!

OK, maybe I will try to back off from commenting on David48 (unless in direct rebuttal of a personal attack from him) even with my very justified strong NEGATIVE feelings about his posting behavior.

After all he at the BOTTOM of the pack here, he' s ALREADY last year's news, and I'm in it THIS YEAR to WIN it.

The Ego of a monster!

I wouldn't go so far as to call David48 a monster.

Well at least you're trying!

Personally, I don't think it is an all-or-nothing competition; I am proud to support the candidate of my choice, even if he (or she) or - well, let's just say even if they don't win.

Unfortunately, it seems that all the other candidates have suddenly become non-candidates.

And yet they have collectively have polled more votes than the front-runner in this year's race.

Perhaps next year we should let JT run the poll.

SC

Only to not have to listen to his campaign Blethering, as he can't be poll master and candidate at the same time.

Let's talk about positive election material....easy as 1,2,3.

1. Jingthing is colourful.

2. Nancy is in the CM club

3. David is very friendly

4. Mr Costas is silent.

I think Nancy is more than a CM club

Nancy is an actual person that not only is helpful to folks on a anonymous forum

but also does many good works in real life here in Thailand.

I think that in itself is what really sets her apart rather than just a location/club.

Just summarising the last 1000 pages metaphorically but surely you mean:

1. Jingting = prancing pony = Rainbowdash

2. Nancy = Mrs Doubtfire = wash your mouth out when talking to/about my kids

3. David = seems half normal when compared to most on here. But descended from criminals who were deported we cant be sure.

4. Costas = Greek gigolo from Shirley Valentine. Into goats, now retired in Thailand

At least it all seems politically correct, and in good spirit, and we have several minorities represented, although I did note a serious post 700 pages ago...

Best wishes to the remaining 4 and TVs "finest"

Fletch

OK, maybe I will try to back off from commenting on David48 (unless in direct rebuttal of a personal attack from him) even with my very justified strong NEGATIVE feelings about his posting behavior.

After all he at the BOTTOM of the pack here, he' s ALREADY last year's news, and I'm in it THIS YEAR to WIN it.

Why engage him? He has 40 votes now?

You engaging him is akin to the American President debating with a District Cub Scout team leader.

* sigh *

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I appreciate that none of them are important as a Restaurant Review ... but they may have relevance and importance for some people.

Just that some people just don't yell their credentials from the Roof-Top.

BTW ... I saved you lot the pain of the Farming forum one ... you really have to be a Farmer to get into them.

The above stuff is relevant because the POTY really, in my mind, the contribution that an individual made to the Forum and the people he or she helped as a result.

All, of course IMHO.

.

OK, maybe I will try to back off from commenting on David48 (unless in direct rebuttal of a personal attack from him) even with my very justified strong NEGATIVE feelings about his posting behavior.

After all he at the BOTTOM of the pack here, he' s ALREADY last year's news, and I'm in it THIS YEAR to WIN it.

Why engage him? He has 40 votes now?

You engaging him is akin to the American President debating with a District Cub Scout team leader.

Yes and then having the District Cub Scout team leader show him how it's done!

* sigh *

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australian-citizenship-for-your-baby-how-to-guide

private-hospital-childbirth

a-personal-story-with-a-warning-for-almost-everyone-update About getting a DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

I appreciate that none of them are important as a Restaurant Review ... but they may have relevance and importance for some people.

Just that some people just don't yell their credentials from the Roof-Top.

BTW ... I saved you lot the pain of the Farming forum one ... you really have to be a Farmer to get into them.

The above stuff is relevant because the POTY really, in my mind, the contribution that an individual made to the Forum and the people he or she helped as a result.

All, of course IMHO.

.

There is the snark again.

As if I am only about restaurant reviews.

Of course I am proud of that ... but there is much more.

Thanks for your contributions.

But you won LAST YEAR.

Not sure why you're even here after last year except for relentless campaigning.

As Poll Lord, previous winners will be INELIGIBLE.

We don't need any EGO DRIVEN DYNASTIES here.

I for one, if I ever do win, will have the CLASS to decline being in the running for ANY future race.

The satisfaction of winning one of these annual contests should not be HOGGED by anyone.

* sigh *

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a-personal-story-with-a-warning-for-almost-everyone-update About getting a DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

I appreciate that none of them are important as a Restaurant Review ... but they may have relevance and importance for some people.

Just that some people just don't yell their credentials from the Roof-Top.

BTW ... I saved you lot the pain of the Farming forum one ... you really have to be a Farmer to get into them.

The above stuff is relevant because the POTY really, in my mind, the contribution that an individual made to the Forum and the people he or she helped as a result.

All, of course IMHO.

.

There is the snark again.

As if I am only about restaurant reviews.

Of course I am proud of that ... but there is much more.

Thanks for your contributions.

But you won LAST YEAR.

Not sure why you're even here after last year except for relentless campaigning.

As Poll Lord, previous winners will be INELIGIBLE.

We don't need any EGO DRIVEN DYNASTIES here.

And this is the season of goodwill!!

And this is the season of goodwill!!

Do you think it was "goodwill" to suggest the only contribution I have made is restaurant reviews? It was deliberate snark.

My name is Jingthing. I try for maximum TRUTHINESS.

I don't play snarky fake smile play acting games of ACTING like I am super polite while stabbing you in the back.

And this is the season of goodwill!!

Do you think it was "goodwill" to suggest the only contribution I have made is restaurant reviews? It was deliberate snark.

A mere mention in passing

As some of you know, the wife is currently in Thailand and I am looking after the boy for the first time single handed.

Whilst teaching him Battleships, I was the Potemkin by the way, I burnt the boiled potatoes, for an Irishman, you really couldn't make it up

OK, maybe I will try to back off from commenting on David48 (unless in direct rebuttal of a personal attack from him) even with my very justified strong NEGATIVE feelings about his posting behavior.

After all he at the BOTTOM of the pack here, he' s ALREADY last year's news, and I'm in it THIS YEAR to WIN it.

Why engage him? He has 40 votes now?

You engaging him is akin to the American President debating with a District Cub Scout team leader.

Yes and then having the District Cub Scout team leader show him how it's done!

Oh yes, happens all the time.

And this is the season of goodwill!!

Do you think it was "goodwill" to suggest the only contribution I have made is restaurant reviews? It was deliberate snark.

My name is Jingthing. I try for maximum TRUTHINESS.

I don't play snarky fake smile play acting games of ACTING like I am super polite while stabbing you in the back.

I guess it's a question of perception.