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Your worst food poisoning?
Years ago when on a business trip to Melbourne we were out celebrating a deal and got very drunk we ate a steak meal. The steak tasted 'funny' but I was very drunk and very hungry. Woke up at 3-4am and got to the hotel room toilet and started spewing, Finished that and then it came out the other end. I was in that toilet for hours - first one end and then the other. About 6am I called reception and they said they will get a taxi to take me to a nearby clinic at 8am opening. Next 2 hours while waiting it was on and off both ends - would stop for 5-10 mins then go again - then it was every 15 mins or so. By about 7am the rear end had stopped and it was all dry spewing every 10-15 mins. The Dr in Clinic immediately stuck a needle in my butt and things settled down within 5 mins. He said I must drink lots of bottled water with a bunch of sachets he gave me to add. Got back to room and slept most of the day - woke up extremely hungry. I did not eat a steak again for a long time, and now they are all 'well done' or I send them back - the smell of undercooked steak gives me 'memories'. -
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Not able to attach PDF files!
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Should I return to the UK - difficult decision!
Apart from the 'youngsters' who run out of money in Thailand (lack of job, lack of available type of visa etc), I think the most important reason for a foreigner to return back to their home country is for current or potential health reasons in the future. I've just reached 66 years old and now receive my UK state pension. If I remain in Thailand, that pension is frozen, (except if I relocate to the PI). Actually, I have no great interest in moving to the PI - if I'm going to make a permanent move, then it would be back to the UK, where my pension is index-linked and I get all of the other benefits that UK state pensioners without a pot to pee into also receive 🙂 My medical issues are managable right now, but that might not be the case in the future.. The only (unique to me) issue is that I might pop back to teach in Myanmar for 1 more year before I return to the UK. This is because I can save up some money (Myanmar teaching salary +my current online teaching income+UK state pension = about $4,500 USD/month), because I intend to buy a small panel van when I return to the UK. Why? Because 4-wheel transport would be useful, and I can convert the panel van into an overnight sleeper for occasional sleeps if I travel to visit other parts of the UK (I have the funds but absolutely refuse to pay the high rates to stay in some <deleted>ty hotel for a night - I'd rather sleep in my cosy van!!) -
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Should I buy the new Ranger Stormtrak? It has 4WD and new safety features
We have a 2018 Ford Ranger Wildtrak with the Bi-Turbo engine and 10-speed automatic. I have over 140,000 km on it. It looks new and goes like it's new. It's not a sports car, but it's not slow either. Remember that horse power is often lower in diesels, but torque is higher, torque is what you need to get off the line and for passing. Mine has 213 HP, BUT 500 nm of torque. We have been very happy with our Ranger. When it's time to replace it, we'll buy either a new Ranger or a new Everest. Good luck with you decision. -
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Was I crazy to buy a Neta V now the company is going bust?
Studebaker went out of business 60 years ago, and while body parts are hard to come by, you can still get them serviced most anywhere in the US, and a 60-year-old Avanti sells for at least ten-times what it sold for new. I would not worry about having it repaired anytime soon.
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