Well there's that too. I wouldn't miss it either come to think of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by armstrong
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Well there's that too. I wouldn't miss it either come to think of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by armstrong
They say good luck comes in threes!!!
£136 random refund for an overpayment last year.
£150 unexpected windfall
£50 premium bond win
£336
Smoothly does it:)
Edweena won Miss Loy Krathong for her age group in the regional competition.
A great morning of exercise.
Got a chili with 1kg of meat on the go.
Life is good. :)
Visited A & E for the first time in years and was filled with dread about waiting times.
In, X-rayed and out in under 90 minutes, all good and fantastic service from our NHS professionals and a very nice matron.
The cherry on the cake was getting two last minute Champions League tickets for tonight for City v Leipzig at face value.
I guess basket case Brexit Britain and Tuesday night ECL football isn't for everyone :UK:
For the 41 workers who got out of the tunnel today
Got the tree up today.
#Feeling Festive
https://i.imgur.com/LDpG5HM.jpg
:)
Mendip will have all his suspicions confirmed
(and you had the lowest Cock of the Year score????? )
In to get a new 5 year driving license.
Previous one 11 months out of date.
'Watched' the videos online a few days ago, or had them playing on another computer at least. 4 multiple-choice questions that a 3 year old could answer. Done.
Down to the DOLT this morning, number 40, in and out in 30 minutes with a new 5 year license and the Line of the bird sitting next to me. 255baht. The license, not the bird's Line.
#love.Thailand. :-)
1 month vacation just started
This morning? :D
Nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
What are your plans?
While not pushing, I do plant some seeds that the career of a properly qualified Int. School teacher may be a good path to follow once the kid has her first degree and has spent a few years traveling around the world. What is it, a nice enough salary with 3 months fully paid vacation while based in Asia?
Worse work/relax+refresh ratio jobs out there.
For meQuote:
Originally Posted by Edmond
1 month off at Christmas-all of December
1.5 Months for summer
2 weeks Songkran
1 week CNY
All public holiday
Rarely take work home, most of my rent is paid for, healthcare etc
If I had kids, they would get a place too- up to two dependent I think.
^ Can you adopt my daughter for a few years please?
Hadn't even considered that. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
The holidays are defo a bonus, especially when based in this area of the world.
Did you need a certificate of residency?Quote:
Originally Posted by Edmond
No, I have my own house book and national Thai ID card.Quote:
Originally Posted by armstrong
With these you never need to get a CoR again for the rest of ethainity.
I arrived home on Saturday to a freezer void of frozen peas but with six bags of frozen sprouts.
Yeah, they're green and round, but completely fukking different. Rather than trying a different establishment to Makro over the past few weeks, each visit during the pea drought just resulted in the wife buying another bag of sprouts.
Anyway, a visit to Central Plaza today to deliver the daughter to her bass guitar lesson enabled a trip down to Tops on the ground floor.
It's bladdy amazing what a small bit of effort turns up!
https://teakdoor.com/attachment.php?...7&d=1701783499
I'm well acquainted wit Talley's Peas, my usual tipple from Makro, although I think we get 1kg bags there. I'm not sure that I'm familiar with the other two... I didn't risk the 'Guisantes' as they sound far too French, but along with the Talley's, I did also pick up a bag of McCains. If their peas are as good as their oven chips then some good meals could be had over the next few days.
McCain's are good. Talley's are better.
^ I would have to say that imho (of course) Talley's peas have everything I want in a pea and would take some beating, similar to Bird's Eye peas in the UK.
In saying that, I'm open to new experiences and will give McCain's a fair chance. I'm quite looking forward to it, to be honest.
You have to make your own fun in Korat, after all.
Pla Duk love sprouts, use them for bait and fill the void with peasQuote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
^ I'm on it!
I reckon they should hold on the hook, as well.
Try the russian brand....'Mir'Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
:headbang:
FYI bro MendyQuote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
Guisantes
is just Hispanic name for PEA
But don't Cry mir near sebastapol terraceQuote:
Originally Posted by helge
Sykes and a...
Wikipedia
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia › wiki › Sykes
Eric is an accident-prone childlike man who lives with his twin sister Hattie in a terraced house, 24 Sebastopol Terrace, in East Acton. Both are unmarried .
Corky quipped no crime ere move along
https://teakdoor.com/attachment.php?...d=109346&stc=1
^ I used to love watching Sykes, that brought back some memories.
Anyway, guess what turned up in the post today...?
All the way from the deepest, darkest depths of Isaan, an EVA Air teaspoon courtesy of Shutree, who has just gone on to my Christmas card list!
Whenever I have a bad day in this awful place I like to think of Shutree, because Korat is positively cosmopolitan compared to Nong Bua Nowhere, or wherever it is he lives!
Thank you Shutree!
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Nice one. The unexpected ones always bring a smile to the dial.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
Crack on mate. I'm also curious to hear about how mc cains rate in the highly competitive pea market. There.chips are good but there's no room for imposters when it comes to peas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
Xmas card list? Hope I made it!
Got a fireplace for the bedroom
https://i.postimg.cc/XqZVvXBd/20231209-092513.jpg
Stick up your address and I'll send a Christmas card for that fireplace.
(have patience, our postal service is run by swedes, but I'm sure it'll be there next year at the latest :))
Its been warm so far this winter. But there's a temp difference between upstairs and down that will get worse when the -20 hits. Some supplimental heat was in order.Quote:
Originally Posted by helge
^^^ I like the retro 1970s style. :D
We have a fireplace running all day and evening, when at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by Backspin
Wife loves it and battles the cats for the good spot
Umm you've been in se Asia too long if you think that fireplace has anything remotely to do with the 1970's. Its a fireplace. Not a televisionQuote:
Originally Posted by Neverna
the 70s were about backlit fake coal fires with electric bars, Nev is pretty spot on - that is fukin tacky. You could have at least got a modern electric one with a realistic fire behind flush glass. Have you got a sheepskin rug in front of yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Backspin
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Anyway, thanks for the memories :)
Old habits eh ?:)Quote:
Originally Posted by malmomike77
Backspin has a Polar Bear skin !
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Originally Posted by helge
Nailed that one :)Quote:
Originally Posted by malmomike77
I doubt it, I suspect it would give carpet burn on his palms and kneesQuote:
Originally Posted by helge
It's a dead one !Quote:
Originally Posted by malmomike77
Well you're just as fucked in the head as Nev as far as fireplaces go. And most things. This one is the standard of how modern fireplaces are built. And get a new pair of glasses. That isn't coal.Quote:
Originally Posted by malmomike77
Last i checked my car has 4 wheels. You know what .... just like the 70's!! Har har