naboo Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) A lot of singles out there might not have much of a happy Christmas this year, I thought I would mention that..... In previous years, The Pun Pun on the river has done a Christmas lunch in the past for Chiang Mai singles. I don't think Gonzo is allowed to post such things as he is no longer a sponsor but he could reply to this thread. Perhaps a "sorry , its not on / I don't know what naboo is talking about" if its not on, and a "Happy Christmas!" if it is. Anyone else know of anything going on for lonely folk this Christmas? Edited December 22, 2015 by naboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) You know - even though close to family a couple of the best Thanksgivings I ever had was when I invited good people that I knew → that were really alone - some were away from family & some in the service - a few that were just quiet people/couples.....I bbq'd big turkeys and hams & put on all the fixin's.....Those were some great meals with good & happy company..... It would be worth getting a group together if you can do it.....Rewarding.... Edited December 22, 2015 by pgrahmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Up Nam Nao way for us.... Trying to chill for Christmas....a good dinner and a lodge up in the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yeah.. I won't be all that lonely down Loy Kroh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke000 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. I take it that you wont be in the fast lane when you cycle up the mountain ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amexpat Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 A great time to be in a Buddist country. Most places that do observe it are quite up front that it is just a way to sell shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just remember that being alone is not equivalent to being lonely. Lots of people are surrounded by loads more people and drink themselves silly because they still feel lonely and there are those who may be alone during the holidays enjoying having some peace & free time to themselves. Along with the "festive" season holidays being over-commercialized, they tend to bring out the inner-Mother Teresa in some people who mistakenly assume imposing their condescending companionship on others is a special treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 I just posted this as I remember my second year in Thailand, Christmas hit me hard, I wanted to be with family and didn't make any plans for Christmas here. The day came and I was facing the day on my own. Turned out alright in the end though. Anyway, got a message from the Pun Pun (riverside version). They are doing their regular Christmas, pop down and speak to Gonzo about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amexpat Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Just remember that being alone is not equivalent to being lonely. Lots of people are surrounded by loads more people and drink themselves silly because they still feel lonely and there are those who may be alone during the holidays enjoying having some peace & free time to themselves. Along with the "festive" season holidays being over-commercialized, they tend to bring out the inner-Mother Teresa in some people who mistakenly assume imposing their condescending companionship on others is a special treat. I regret that I can only "like" this once. Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mascarabertha Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 You know - even though close to family a couple of the best Thanksgivings I ever had was when I invited good people that I knew → that were really alone - some were away from family & some in the service - a few that were just quiet people/couples.....I bbq'd big turkeys and hams & put on all the fixin's.....Those were some great meals with good & happy company..... It would be worth getting a group together if you can do it.....Rewarding.... sob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Thanks, Naboo, for the post and kind words......because of the turkey problem this year, we did not put on our spread, like we usually do for Thanksgiving Day. I had a lot of good folks, past guests, call and ask about that dinner. I had to tell them that we we not doing it and the reason why.....Deep down this did make me feel badly...... they were kind enough to remember and inquire only to be told no go.. So for Christmas , even though we did not advertise anything , anywhere, some are still asking. I was able to get one, must be made of gold,. turkey.... So we will have a small number of turkey dinners and a good size BBQ ham. All very limited in number. First come, first served, til we hit the limit. But I wanted to do something. If anyone has any questions, please get back to me...... as no longer an advertiser here I don't wish to rock their boat. To all who have inquired , a big thank you and wishing you the best of holidays.... and to Naboo thank you for remembering, and do stop by we haven't seen you for a long time..... Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. I take it that you wont be in the fast lane when you cycle up the mountain ? Off topic, Currently from Zoo to Temple, 48 minutes cycling up the road, 45 minutes running up the trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaded Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. I take it that you wont be in the fast lane when you cycle up the mountain ? Off topic, Currently from Zoo to Temple, 48 minutes cycling up the road, 45 minutes running up the trail. That's good. I did 56 minutes several years ago. I think I might die if I tried it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. I take it that you wont be in the fast lane when you cycle up the mountain ? Off topic, Currently from Zoo to Temple, 48 minutes cycling up the road, 45 minutes running up the trail. Did it in 20 minutes up the trail. Then I woke up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Sorry,gone off topic. You can be lonely in a group, depends a lot of state of mind and attitude. Hope there are not too many lonely people out there this during this non buddhist celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konini Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 This is a lovely post though, very thoughtful. We haven't really bothered with Christmas since 1986, it just wasn't the same in NZ or Aus and totally not the same in Asia. Christmas is about being with the people you really want to be with, be they friends or family. While there are many like us (and obviously MaeJoMBT) there will be those out there who do think it's a big deal and will feel it on days like Christmas, I imagine those with children and grandchildren will feel it more than we do as for the non-religious Christmas is all about the kids (and accident and emergency when they fall off their new bike/skateboard/scooter). It's nice to know that there will be a welcome at PunPun for them, and nice to know that despite all of the combativeness on this forum, most of us - perhaps all of us - are really, really nice people deep down. Happy Christmas to all who celebrate it, and if you don't have a lovely time anyway. Listen to the song, I mean really listen to the words. It's true. All of it. (Embedding the video didn't work for me, used /) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Lonely at Christmas. Not me i have my wife and 1 friend visiting Christmas day. Got my fairy lights up (neighbours think i have lost the plot) Who cares not me i will enjoy best i can. Merry Christmas to all on TV MODS AND MEMBERS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. . Edited December 23, 2015 by cyberfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangmai Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I got 7200 thb from my parents. I'm going to buy a hooker and a bottle of Johnnie Walker; the rest I will just squander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidieunimaitre Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Jesus said: always look on the bright side of life.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlBiLNN1NhQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orang37 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 How can I be lonely when there are so many people coming out of the computer that I have to wait in a long queue to use the bathroom ? Did I mention the computer is turned off ? cheers, ~o:37; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I got 7200 thb from my parents. I'm going to buy a hooker and a bottle of Johnnie Walker; the rest I will just squander. A bottle of Johnnie Walker and a hooker all for 7200 baht. It`s either going to be a fake bottle of Johnnie Walker or the cheapest hooker in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. I was thinking more Edited December 23, 2015 by MaeJoMTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Johnny walker black 1650b. Mixers 200b Hooker 2000. Room 500b. Easy peazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 (edited) Johnny walker black 1650b. Mixers 200b Hooker 2000. Room 500b. Easy peazy. Cancel the mixers 4 hookers? Edited December 23, 2015 by MESmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfarang Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 It's just another Friday, My kids will go to school as usual, I will cycle up the mountain as usual, No gifts, no presents, a normal Friday. I might go to Loi Krow to look at the girls in Santa outfits. old2.jpgold.jpeg I was thinking more santa.jpg Can we meet up in town on Christmas eve? You supply the girls and I`ll buy the food and drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Down to just a few remaining slots for Christmas dinner of either BBQ Ham or Turkey Dinners. PM if you are looking, G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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