So long but not Goodbye

**Loy Toy** · 29-04-2012, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by JPPR2

So I am moving back to California. I depart Tuesday afternoon. I thought I would say it has been fun and a true life lesson. I feel fortunate to have been able to come live it full time and see first hand the pro's and con's and gathered a lot of info so when I really retire what to expect if I should move back. My hunch is I will never live here full time again but will do it part time.

Another bow in life's experience holster mate and one you will use for the rest of your life.

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us and I hope your move back to the States is a smooth one.

**Butterfly** · 29-04-2012, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by JPPR2

In the end I really look forward to moving back to California for a ton of reasons. While I will not list them all as it will cite a riot of "I hate America" posts I look forward to my daily life being a lot easier and can partake in an endless list of activities at will like a Giants Baseball game at the park, Fishing, Football, Motorsports, Snowboarding,Turkey hunting, Camping on a clean river and partaking in an endless list of top notch beers around the BBQ as the NY Steaks are slowly searing in 70 degree weather and no mosquitoes attacks

the US is a wonderful place to live, 1000% better than anything you will find here in terms of leisure and things to do, in particular California

the only problem with the US is the Americans and their obese wives, both spoil the wonderful experience the US has to offer

**larvidchr** · 29-04-2012, 03:11 PM

Good luck and best wishes for the future JPPR2, keep posting and please let us know how the transition works out and on the new life in California with your (Thai) Wife.

**Butterfly** · 29-04-2012, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by terry57

6 months on 6 months off seems to be the perfect scenario when dealing with Thailand. Thats my plan.

agree, Thailand is always fun in small dose, and it can get rapidly boring, unless you are into heavy whoring

**Stumpy** · 29-04-2012, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by larvidchr

(Thai) Wife.

WHAT?!?!...Did I fall asleep and miss my own wedding? Did I pay sinsot too? FFS I hate that. I noticed my wallet was a bit thinner and my ATM card was gone...

No marriage on my list. Does not seem to go well with my personal make up....

**Thetyim** · 29-04-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Butterfly

the only problem with the US is the Americans and their obese wives

That can be fixed by entering via the Windows and deleting the registry.
All marriages will then be voided.

**larvidchr** · 29-04-2012, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by JPPR2

Originally Posted by larvidchr

(Thai) Wife.

WHAT?!?!...Did I fall asleep and miss my own wedding? Did I pay sinsot too? FFS I hate that. I noticed my wallet was a bit thinner and my ATM card was gone...

No marriage on my list. Does not seem to go well with my personal make up....

"I will also enjoy touring my Thai gal friend around as she will be traveling back with me."

Yes yes sorry about that, very important detail

even with a thinner wallet and no ATM card it's still much easier to do a runner if needed

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**Stumpy** · 29-04-2012, 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by Butterfly

the US is a wonderful place to live, 1000% better than anything you will find here in terms of leisure and things to do, in particular California

I agree.

Originally Posted by Butterfly

the only problem with the US is the Americans and their obese wives, both spoil the wonderful experience the US has to offer

I agree with this also but more annoying are the snobs IMHO. It is very superficial as anyone living there knows. But there is a medium you can strike you just have to be aware of it. But I will say this. If your entire life is built around co dependency and having a women in your life then that will always be a problem I guess. I like having a gal friend to share but not going to much deeper then that.

I am not going back to the US for a woman as I did not come to Thailand for one. I left single and am returning the same. I just like(and miss) the leisure activities as you noted.

**natalie8** · 29-04-2012, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by JPPR2

I prefer the micro brewery type beers.

They are soooooo great and you'll have loads of choice.

Originally Posted by JPPR2

I live within a few miles of a big forest. I will post some pictures.

I've always wanted to see that. Can I come and visit you? Hee hee.

Originally Posted by bsnub

Especially the stuff in America as it is brewed in Canada not Australia!

WTF? Why the hell would they give those jobs to Canadians rather than Americans??????

**natalie8** · 29-04-2012, 04:11 PM

Did any of you hear the story about the closed down Molson plant in Barrie getting busted as a huge drug growing operation?

Just Google Molson Brewery drug bust. Classic story of duuuhhh, we had no idea. Yeeeaaaahhh right.

**dirtydog** · 29-04-2012, 05:01 PM

California or Thailand? Yep, I would choose California to live, just too damn poor though

**DrAndy** · 29-04-2012, 05:29 PM

^ no Som Tam

**nigelandjan** · 29-04-2012, 06:59 PM

^ ^ or bog roll on the dining table

**DrAndy** · 29-04-2012, 07:05 PM

^ when Thai people come to the west, they are often bemused as to why table napkins are available in the lavatories

**terry57** · 29-04-2012, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by JPPR2

But I will say this. If your entire life is built around co dependency and having a women in your life then that will always be a problem I guess. I like having a gal friend to share but not going to much deeper then that.

I am not going back to the US for a woman as I did not come to Thailand for one. I left single and am returning the same.

I like this guy, he has his shit together , free thinker, independent and able to go it alone.

Smart enough to leave the door open to his own country, a winner in other words.

Cheers mate and all the best to you.

**OhOh** · 29-04-2012, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

^ ^ or bog roll on the dining table

I have often wondered why people will pay one price of white paper "Tissue" and 10 times the price for white paper "napkins"

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

they are often bemused as to why table napkins are available in the lavatories

But no bumgun, they must understand then why falangs smell.

**Stumpy** · 29-04-2012, 09:54 PM

Speaking of things I have never understood;

Using toilet paper here to dry ones hands. The stuff falls apart as it supposed to.

Why is there always women cleaning the bathroom urinals when guys are pissing away

Never understood the "Always" back in program here with cars. But in the end I guess its a wash, depends on how you look at it.

And why is it that a country that hands out plastic bags for everything have little, to no, garbage cans to throw them away in?

**Looper** · 29-04-2012, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Butterfly

the only problem with the US is the Americans and their obese wives

Originally Posted by JPPR2

I like having a gal friend to share

Sounds like you will be Mr. Popular

Good luck and enjoy California.

**DJ Pat** · 30-04-2012, 12:32 AM

You'll adjust back, but Thailand will not leave your system. You'll be on here as regular as clockwork mate.

**nigelandjan** · 30-04-2012, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by JPPR2

Why is there always women cleaning the bathroom urinals when guys are pissing away

er,,,,,,,,,,,, theyre not women

**OhOh** · 30-04-2012, 01:41 AM

I am sorry to hear that your year's stay has not persuaded you to remain in Thailand. Let's see how you feel after a year back in the US.

Happy trails to you and your girl.

**blue** · 30-04-2012, 01:44 AM

and they aint 'bathrooms'

**astasinim** · 30-04-2012, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by terry57

Originally Posted by JPPR2

But I will say this. If your entire life is built around co dependency and having a women in your life then that will always be a problem I guess. I like having a gal friend to share but not going to much deeper then that.

I am not going back to the US for a woman as I did not come to Thailand for one. I left single and am returning the same.

I like this guy, he has his shit together , free thinker, independent and able to go it alone.

Smart enough to leave the door open to his own country, a winner in other words.

Cheers mate and all the best to you.

+1 What Terry said.

Good to see someone who is actually honest. If your world is built around Thailand then hairy muff, but, if you`ve no real ties, then I dont understand anyone staying there full time. Anyway, best of luck with your new adventure, and hopefully, you`ll have the best of both worlds.

**CaptainNemo** · 30-04-2012, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by JPPR2

... I retired to soon ...

Originally Posted by JPPR2

I like the thoughts of 6 months on and off but that will not happen for at least 10+ years at the earliest.

So you're not actually that old then?

I'm not so sure Thailand is such a great place to retire in... somewhere to play in, but not much else for any length of time.

I hear plenty of good things about California... the cheap wine... the casual drink driving sound fun. =D

**Humbert** · 30-04-2012, 08:42 AM

Cheers JPPR2. Enjoy your life back in California. I lived in the bay area for many years and would return there in a heart beat if my roots were not sunk so deep in Thailand.

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