Gonzo the Face Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Something popped up the other day that maybe some of the old timers could help me with. ..... and strange how things seem to link together. Today in a post someone mentioned "where the old Escape Use to be" The question which needed answering could be answered by " Eddy" who had the old escape. Haven't seen or heard from him 15 years or so...... also by a man named Graham, coincidently used to own the Escape or an Escape, before Eddy. I know Graham moved to Phuket and had a place that I think got wiped out in the flood. ... and Eddy move to the Pattaya area and then I lost touch with them completely Anyone know how to get in contact with either of them please let me know...... also another Kn Guy from the old Flamingo...... If any one can help, please let me know by post or PM Thanks heaps.... Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Maybe I should ask if anybody remembers these places or these guys instead....... there has got to be somebody here from those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I remember Eddy and the original Escape. I know exactly where it was. I have never heard of Graham and always thought Eddy was the original owner. He is certainly the one who turned the place into a success. As far as I know, the second owner was Big Ian, the pilot who dies in a plane crash a few years ago in Indonesia. I'm sure someone remembers his Thai Visa nick, but I have forgotten it. The original Escape was a few shop fronts down from the guy - Bob - who was selling hamburgers a few years ago and got busted for selling pot and opium candies on the side. He is in CM Men's Prison now. It was called "Spanky's" restaurant. After a few years, the Escape moved around the corner to a location of an old brothel - the DD Cafe - and an American guy ran it. He died a year or two ago. I think it was cancer. I should know his name, but have forgotten it. Edited May 27, 2015 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Blinky Bill. Flamingo was run by Rolf when I was a regular. Rolf passed away quite few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I remember when only a handful of people were at immigration. Not talking about immigration officers, either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Blinky Bill. Yes. Big Ian, a Chiang Mai legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Maybe I should ask if anybody remembers these places or these guys instead....... there has got to be somebody here from those days. I was the one who made the post "where the old Escape used to be" I remember Eddy very well, but the name Graham doesn't come to mind. Everyone remembers Ian who took over the Escape...... 'Blinky Bill'......legend......The Ashes coming up we need him! What happened to Abe who lived in the attic at Dominoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I remember when only a handful of people were at immigration. Not talking about immigration officers, either In the building on the left of the car park. Anything over 6 people was a busy day ! It was air conditioned by the most enormous unit stuck to the wall. Plastic sofas and glass coffee tables. On a busy day you might have to share the sofa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Maybe I should ask if anybody remembers these places or these guys instead....... there has got to be somebody here from those days. I was the one who made the post "where the old Escape used to be" I remember Eddy very well, but the name Graham doesn't come to mind. Everyone remembers Ian who took over the Escape...... 'Blinky Bill'......legend......The Ashes coming up we need him! What happened to Abe who lived in the attic at Dominoes? Abe ended up t the McKean place near the river in Saraphee. Don't know if he's still with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) As I remember it the original Escape [ran by Graham] was in the Bar Beer Center behind what was Dominoes and its backdoor outlet was called Up 2 U. Those were run by David & Shane. In those days [ 1990 +/- it was walk in the front gate and to the right, on the North side of the Boxing ring. As I hear it Graham sold it and the night he got the final pay out was a Sadist Nite in the boxing ring, where anybody could get in and settle any grudges they had, no weapons .... and Graham got thrown out over the ropes hit the ground and got up to find he had a broken leg. When Eddy had the Escape it was down right across the street from the Las Vegas , cross the ditch from the Prince hotel..... He sold about 5 -6 half interests... and Blinky was in it somehow. Ultimately he sold it to a guy, American I think named Bill, who had it for a while. The cook was named Cookie. Ran into Graham in Phuket a few years after that around 95 or so , then lost touch. Kn Guy [Leung Guy} owned the Flamingo before Rolf and not sure if it was Guy to Rolf, or if someone was in between. I think Rolf's other half was named Toy. Edited May 27, 2015 by Gonzo the Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I remember when only a handful of people were at immigration. Not talking about immigration officers, either In the building on the left of the car park. Anything over 6 people was a busy day ! It was air conditioned by the most enormous unit stuck to the wall. Plastic sofas and glass coffee tables. On a busy day you might have to share the sofa! It was always over so quickly, never bothered sitting down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 As I remember it the original Escape [ran by Graham] was in the Bar Beer Center behind what was Dominoes and the backdoor outlet was called Up 2 U. In those days [ 1990 +/- it was walk in the gate and to the right, on the North side of the Boxing ring. As I hear it Graham sold it and the night he got the final pay out was a Sadist Nite in the boxing ring, where anybody could get in and settle any grudges they had, no weapons .... and Graham got thrown out over the ropes hit the ground and got up to find he had a broken leg. When Eddy had the Escape it was down right across the street from the Las Vegas , cross the ditch from the Prince hotel..... He sold about 5 -6 half interests... and Blinky was in it somehow. Ultimately he sold it to a guy, American I think named Bill, who had it for a while. The cook was named Cookie. Ran into Graham in Phuket a few years after that around 95 or so , then lost touch. Cookie moved to Mad Dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Maybe I should ask if anybody remembers these places or these guys instead....... there has got to be somebody here from those days. I was the one who made the post "where the old Escape used to be" I remember Eddy very well, but the name Graham doesn't come to mind. Everyone remembers Ian who took over the Escape...... 'Blinky Bill'......legend......The Ashes coming up we need him! What happened to Abe who lived in the attic at Dominoes? Abe ended up t the McKean place near the river in Saraphee. Don't know if he's still with us. What a character! Bet he would never go to immigration at 4am or do 90 day reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Maybe I should ask if anybody remembers these places or these guys instead....... there has got to be somebody here from those days. I was the one who made the post "where the old Escape used to be" I remember Eddy very well, but the name Graham doesn't come to mind. Everyone remembers Ian who took over the Escape...... 'Blinky Bill'......legend......The Ashes coming up we need him! What happened to Abe who lived in the attic at Dominoes? Abe ended up t the McKean place near the river in Saraphee. Don't know if he's still with us. What a character! Bet he would never go to immigration at 4am or do 90 day reports. Don't think he had a passport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/323856-abe/ Abe passed away. At one stage didn't the Escape used to be down the soi that now has the Salad Concept at the top (off the moat). ?Lots of guesthouses down there now. (Off Chaiyaphum Rd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 What a character! Bet he would never go to immigration at 4am or do 90 day reports. Don't think he had a passport He wouldn't waste money on such rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Abe eventually got things straightened out and found he was entitled to a UK pension..... lived at McKean for a few years after living at the Blue Sky for a while. Abe was a very special friend as is his memory today. Abe passed away a few years back ..... few posts in the page of remembrance thread on him...... as well as Blinky Back in the Bar Bee Center days Abe had a good buddy .... Andy the Scot. .... also gone on to his reward ..... was always having to be fished out of the moat. Edited May 27, 2015 by Gonzo the Face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Ultimately he sold it to a guy, American I think named Bill, who had it for a while. Yes, Bill was a grumpy guy, but I liked him. He is the one who died of cancer (at McKean?). His wife married a Brit and they reopened the Escape down near John's Place/Cozy Corner and it lasted a few years. I think it closed somewhat recently. I'm pretty sure that Abe has passed on. At one stage didn't the Escape used to be down the soi that now has the Salad Concept at the top (off the moat). ?Lots of guesthouses down there now. (Off Chaiyaphum Rd) Not the same soi, but not too far away. All the way over by Las Vegas - one of Chiang Mai's first Go-Go Bars and known for mostly hideous women. I remember they had an albino dancer. She was very popular with the Thais, because of her white skin. Edited May 27, 2015 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Ultimately he sold it to a guy, American I think named Bill, who had it for a while. Yes, Bill was grumpy guy, but I liked him. He is the one who died of cancer (at McKean?). His wife married a Brit and they reopened the Escape down near John's Place/Cozy Corner and it lasted a few years. I think it closed somewhat recently. I'm pretty sure that Abe has passed on. At one stage didn't the Escape used to be down the soi that now has the Salad Concept at the top (off the moat). ?Lots of guesthouses down there now. (Off Chaiyaphum Rd) Not the same soi, but not too far away. All the way over by Las Vegas - one of Chiang Mai;s first Go-Go Bars and known for mostly hideous women. I liked Cozy Corner. Sang Som set 150 baht - Johns 20% discount card (which I still have). Order outside and take it inside Sufficiently dark and sleazy inside to keep you interested, seemed to have a lot of Lisu girls. Edited May 27, 2015 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly94 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Anyone remember Ant Robertson? is the spotlight club still going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I can remember all this, but not what I watched on tv last night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Anyone remember Ant Robertson? is the spotlight club still going? Spotlight is only a shadow of its former self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Gosh all well before my time, but lovely to hear people reminiscing of the Past...YES LIFE DOES GO PAST QUICKLY , ENJOY IT BEFORE IT ENDS.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narkeddiver Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 What happened to Ginzi(?) the face who used to run Pun Pun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 If you mean Gonzo, he is the OP of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 What happened to Ginzi(?) the face who used to run Pun Pun? Unless this is a wind up, you must get the prize for most observant poster of the year ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwilly Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Ian was the flight photographer, offered to get me a job with an aviation company in Indonesia when I met him on my first visit to Mad Dog, but and no disrespect I knew about aviation over there. Cookie, Nick lost a treasure there when she moved or was forced to move on. "I can remember all this, but not what I watched on tv last night." Strange I also suffer from this phenomenon. Swear I can remember conversations from 30-40 yeras ago but as to last night or 10 mins ago, no chance. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I can remember all this, but not what I watched on tv last night.... Short-term memory is the first to go as we age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 I can remember all this, but not what I watched on tv last night.... Short-term memory is the first to go as we age. Not disagreeing with you but...... I would say it in second place...... Yours Truly Ginzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfly94 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Anyone remember Ant Robertson? is the spotlight club still going? Spotlight is only a shadow of its former self. Last time I went there was 1997 and it was rubbish then, girls with stars pasted on their tits Edited May 28, 2015 by dragonfly94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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