You're dumped!Quote:
Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe
I cooked another Xmas dinner today and it was better than the last.
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You're dumped!Quote:
Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe
I cooked another Xmas dinner today and it was better than the last.
Makro Gyoza cases, 70 something thb for 1/2kg, there's loads
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can't go Chit .... wrong
^Rather you than me:)
I get very little cheer these days but I'll take what I can get... and sometimes a bit of cheer results after a chain reaction...
A few days ago the dogs went off which resulted in a vet's visit for Anna, but also a broken plastic jug as the wife smacked it on Yogi's head as he took the opportunity of a scrap to attack Tommy.
So, the plastic jug which we have always used to decant water from the 20 litre containers we get, was no more.
The empty plastic water bottles were building up so today I took the big decision to use this china jug we have in the house, to decant water into the bottles, in the absence of the wife showing the presence of mind to actually get off the sofa, lose an hour of Thai TV exposure, and go out and buy a replacement plastic jug.
I'm sure this all sounds pretty boring... but guess where the wife hides her extra housekeeping money!
Ha ha... I'm way to clever to tell her I know about it. Sneaked out THB 1000 with some instructions for the gardener...
A free bottle of Mont Clair for me tonight! :)
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Reckon that blunt butter knife will be put to use once she finds out. :)
^ That knife ain't at all blunt.
That's a genuine Do Home steak knife... would slice off a bollock as soon as look at it.
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Originally Posted by Edmond
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Originally Posted by Mendip
Wives always find out!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
Thank fook Friday the 13th is over without incident!
Today we all went to The Mall for a Japanese lunch.
That's not the cheer because I hate the bladdy place, especially at weekends when it's packed out after eventually reaching it after battling through Korat's awful traffic. I still can't get my head round the fact that many Westerners go there for enjoyment at he weekend.
No, my cheer is that I sorted out the daughter's UK passport renewal photos. They were as cheap as chips so I got meself some as well!
No stopping me now!
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Didn’t realise that was a mission? Passport trip coming up.
You could have just used a passport photo app on your phone and printed them off yourself, if you weren't such a Yokel:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
Passport Photo Maker – VISA/ID - Apps on Google Play
^ I thought about doing it myself but surely if you take a 'selfie', your face is the wrong way round?
And I have no photographic paper and my Magenta cartridge needs replacing. All in all I reckon that 150 Baht for 12 pics wasn't too bad!
All cut and bagged up as well.
How much was the Japanese?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
Did you go for the Katsu?
Those expats you mentioned just go there for the aircon I reckon.
which Mall, Terminally21 or Centun?
^ The Mall, the original one which is the best imho!
^^ Not only the aircon, you can also ogle the shop assistants... I would imagine.
The Japanese was 2600 Baht, or 2620 Baht after the wife had swiped my generous tip and left a measly 20 Baht note.
With hindsight I guess I could have got meself a pack of photographic paper and a Magenta print cartridge and still had change for a box of Mont Clair and a couple of takeaway pizzas from Pizza Company (I have a two for one card valid to April that never gets used).
This is making that search of Phuket for a genuine samsngu notebook seem like an emotional roller coaster. :D
Always best to bag up when on a passport renewal odyssey!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
or a McDonalds or KFC run :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Looper
Are you suggesting that my life seems to have slipped into one of meaningless mundane domesticity?Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrille
I wish I could argue against that.
Hang on... how has this gone from Daily Cheer to Daily Moan within a handful of posts?
Yes, what did you get for £55 in the Jap Resto (sorry Katie for the racist overtone)
I love these stories of coulda, shoulda..... cheers Mendy :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
I am more surprised you spent 2600 Baht for a dinner. Your hand must have been shaking and tight gripped coughing up the money.
Where did you eat. Fuji?
They didn't even photoshop you into a suit, shirt and tie!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
1 year extension to stay delivery day.
Thai Immigration.
Entered, "Good morning" and handed over my passport.
Sit down for five minutes ... Two other customers being attended to.
The first being told to go to Cambodia or Laos and apply for a new visa, as he can't extend his stay. The second being told they can extend but only for 30 days ....
Another 5 minute wait ....
Two female officers and the helpful English-speaking admin assistant approach ...
"Your extension to stay approval has not been received", the assistant tells me.
The officer seeing my face says, "We will call Bangkok."
A few minutes listening out for police sirens
The assistant calls me over, smiles and raises my passport ...
Opens it and points to the date, 29/12/2023, and smiles.
Points out the 90-day visit date and says, "See you then", another big smile.
As I reach to open the exit door, she calls out, "Best come in the afternoon next year".
Putting her over my knee and spanking her, were my thoughts.
My impression here is that now they have sorted out the 90-Day reporting online it has reduced the footfall in the office and made it a generally cheerier place to visit when the need arises.Quote:
Originally Posted by OhOh
In a word ... cyrilleQuote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
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Originally Posted by David48atTD
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Result!
Panic bought the last 36 eggs in the shop..
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Btw, I fvcking hate eggs.
Becoz thems da:ourrules:Quote:
Originally Posted by David48atTD
I'll be moving back to Thailand in July.
Planning on taking a mini sabbatical to learn Thai at a language school and then look for a job. Mongolia has been great, but it's time for a change.
reckon you've earned a change but you'll be landing bang in the monsoon, going to be a shock :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
Been to my brother's birthday tonight
Got 7 siblings
That was fun
We need a life cheer thread, not a daily/weekly one.
When you find your perfect place/retirement spot, put on an afternoon pot of Italian
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and put your feet up with warm blue skies outside, and relax for the next 40 years. :yup:
Peace brothas.
Sistahs.
G
L
B
Q
and any other letter, number, punctuation mark that I missed. :-)
That's not your house, there's Bisto gravy on the shelf.:)
^^ Where did you get your cheese grater... out of Christmas cracker?
...Mendy's toenail-file Christmas present 2023 has chosen itself...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
Well, you've got the address.
You could send me that miniature egg whisk thingy as well... we get adventurous at Christmas.
and the learn how to cook spice rack - fooking hilarious :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
Awww. :-)
^ why do you need so many, you use.... S&P, EVOO and Thyme you edgy fuker :)