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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    You forget at how well I have planned for this!

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    you are just across the expressway from me. they got you holed up in bandit country

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    My tasks for the day... try and get hold of a bottle of fresh milk for my fridge for tea and coffee (which is proving harder than you may think) and get a knife.
    Wil not help you this trip, but for future trips, my toiletries bag has a few essentials permanently stashed in it (from long experience), these include a small bottle opener, a corkscrew and a small, fixed blade serrated knife.

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    Well, I'm a day in and starting to get a bit bored, to be honest.

    I just reported my second temperature check of the day, and with my last job of the day done I think I'll enjoy a sundowner on the balcony while waiting for my dinner.

    I have also just discovered 'Line of Duty' on Netflix. Don't know how I've missed it before, and there's 5 series, so that should keep me going for a couple of days!


    Quote Originally Posted by helge View Post
    I use it for my piles

    Welcome home,Mendip

    Thank you Helge, but go and see a doctor mate.


    Quote Originally Posted by TheRealKW View Post
    cough, cough.

    if you'd planned well, you'd have 14 bottles of single malt. not one.
    It's all easy with hindsight... if I'd have known there'd be no checks I'd have brought a lot more than that!


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    Peas in a jar. I don't think I have ever seen peas in a jar.
    You've gotta look hard, but they're out there!


    Quote Originally Posted by ootai View Post
    Mendip

    What's your daughter think about you actually being back in Thailand but not allowed to actually go all the way home?

    Keep smiling it will all be over soooooooooooon!!
    As usual my daughter is remarkably unflustered by it all... but I know that she's just hiding her emotions!

    She says that she's making a list of things she wants us to do, food I need to cook and movies we need to watch together. I'm gonna be busy... I forget that it's not only me who's been deprived of steak and kidney pie for so long.


    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    That food looks uninspiring. However, the Thai husband of a friwnd came back from Korea and is in government quarantine. His food makes Mendip's look like a feast. He only gets a plastic spoon and fork with his food. He is confined to his room, not a big room, for the full 14 days, not allowed out at all and anyone caught stepping outside gets the clock reset to zero and has to do 14 more days. So, things could be worse.
    Mendip, how do they calculate the release time? Is it 14x24 hours from arrival in the country or in the hotel or what?
    Yes, point taken Shutree... but did he pay 60,000 Baht for the privilege?

    I believe I have to serve 15days/14 nights and that I will be released on the morning of the last day of my sentence, but I'll just see what happens. I'm having enough trouble just getting some milk at the moment.


    Quote Originally Posted by David48atTD View Post
    Not a 'rectal thermometer' ... we have a couple for the kids ... under the armpit is the recommended style
    Now you tell me... I wondered why the nurse was looking so confused.


    Quote Originally Posted by TheRealKW View Post
    I'm worried you missed this post, Mendip!
    Nope... I did see it and had a read. I'll start up the exercise once I shake off this jet lag! Thanks for your concern.


    Tonight's meal was also 'uninspiring'... and I was on the phone to my mum when it was delivered and didn't hear the knock at the door, so it was also stone cold.



    After a long chat with the girl at reception this afternoon I thought we'd arranged for a bottle of fresh milk to come with my evening meal, for my cups of tea and coffee.

    Nom sud yeah?

    Intriguingly I received a sanitary bag full of sugar instead. I've been in Thailand long enough not to even question these things.

    Tomorrow is another day...

    Last edited by Mendip; 16-01-2021 at 06:03 PM.

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    The fooker's eating better than Chitty!

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    What facilities do you have in the room? I guess a kettle is a foregone conclusion, and a small fridge. What about a microwave? Given you're at the start of a two week stay, maybe look at some of the online shopping options, such as Villa Market (Easy Online Grocery Shopping at Villa Market). Should be same day delivery. I think alcohol delivery is now banned in Thailand (this in the last few months so you may have missed that news).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    Tonight's meal was also 'uninspiring'... and I was on the phone to my mum when it was delivered and didn't hear the knock at the door, so it was also stone cold.



    After a long chat with the girl at reception this afternoon I thought we'd arranged for a bottle of fresh milk to come with my evening meal, for my cups of tea and coffee.
    At least it has peas in it!

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    ^^^ I didn't think about that.

    Sorry Joe...

    ^^ That's a very good idea PAG, I'll investigate but I know that Grab and Food Panda are banned from delivering to ASQ. Alcohol is banned altogether, regardless of a delivery ban.

    I have a kettle and an empty fridge. No microwave. Heating my peas up will be a challenge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    if I'd have known there'd be no checks I'd have brought a lot more than that!
    Do the Thai Customs random check passengers nowadays? They never did at Don Mueang or maybe I was lucky every time.

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    Deleted sorry, you already mentioned Grab food wasn't possible. Not good mate!

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    Fucking ell, Mendip. The whole experience looks like an extended Come Dine With Me Chez Chitty. If you open that door and you've got fusion tapas waiting for you, start making plans for a moonlight flit off that balcony.

    What would you give now for a portion of big Mo's meat and an icy trip to the Systembolaget?
    Last edited by hallelujah; 16-01-2021 at 06:50 PM. Reason: Bollocks

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    Quote Originally Posted by lom View Post
    Do the Thai Customs random check passengers nowadays? They never did at Don Mueang or maybe I was lucky every time.
    At Suvarnabhumi your luggage quite often gets put through the scanner machine by customs these days. I usually wait and walk through with a big group of Chinese. I wasn't sure what to expect yesterday with so few people travelling and stayed to the allowance. A mate told me it was now automatic 30,000 Baht fines if you're over.

    Kind of regret it now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Headworx View Post
    Deleted sorry, you already mentioned Grab food wasn't possible. Not good mate!
    No, it's not allowed for ASQ.

    My tactic will be bribery to a cleaner... although I get no contact wirh anyone for a week.

    But in Thailand where there's a will, there's a way... usually.

    They say you find out who your real friends are in times of adversity. My good Welsh mate in Korat has already taken to Whatsapping me when he leaves his house, telling me where he's going and then sends me pictures of his resaurant food.

    Wanker that he is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    They say you find out who your real friends are in times of adversity. My good Welsh mate in Korat has already taken to Whatsapping me when he leaves his house, telling me where he's going and then sends me pictures of his resaurant food.

    Wanker that he is.

    I had homemade lasagne tonight.

    My post-lockdown commute back to work-e1cc71c7-cc7a-4f70-8c46-9e0139298c15-jpg

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    Wanker!

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    Enjoying a few classic martinis, unfortunately I don’t have any martini glasses. But never mind need is the mother of innovation.

    My post-lockdown commute back to work-421dadb7-6ebb-4415-acee-5655575e955d-jpeg

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    This popular thread continues to endear, Mendy -

    Best wishes.
    See ya on the other side.


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    Have you inquired about an off the ASQ menu dish? That may be available.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OhOh View Post
    Have you inquired about an off the ASQ menu dish? That may be available.
    let's hope Tuesday isn't Curly Fry day.





    Absolutely horrid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Edmond View Post
    The fooker's eating better than Chitty!
    I resemble that remark

    I'll have you know it's curry night at Chez Chitty!

    Two hours I've been lovingly preparing and cooking my speciality Chicken Madras.

    Been listening to some 70's Funk and sinking a few San Migs,yes the wheel has fallen of the wagon.

    It could be worse Mendip,you could be on full lockdown in the UK ,its not stopped raining this year and everywhere is ghostly quiet.

    I the bright side my home gym sessions have took off with a vengeance and I've even got the kids involved.
    The oldest went quite skinny last year through lack of exercise but this year is going full on with the home weights and is making terrific gains.

    My upper body muscle is returning also.

    My I suggest you take this two week opportunity to get yourself super fit and toned for your return home, I'd even be inclined to go for the all over tan on your balcony.

    Yeak fvck it,nothing wrong with nude sun bathing. It's not as if someone is gonna come and tell you off.

    I may have some peas with my roast in your honour tomorrow, enjoy the Netflix box sets.

    Joe 90

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    Quote Originally Posted by reinvented View Post
    you are just across the expressway from me.
    drone , small bottle of ya dong in a plastic bag = 3 am delivery

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    Quote Originally Posted by baldrick View Post
    drone , small bottle of ya dong in a plastic bag = 3 am delivery
    Now that would be a true friend.

    I wonder if they make drones big enough to carry one of them cute young bargirls up for an hour or so?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheRealKW View Post
    I wonder if they make drones big enough to carry one of them cute young bargirls up for an hour or so?

    I fear for that maid he's thinking of bribing to bring food and alcohol in.

    The only hole Mendip has seen over the past 8 months is the one in the back of the Volvo where the skis fit.

    She'll bend down to put his food outside his door one morning and he'll be up their like a shit house rat

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    Lots of food talk I see... much appreciated of course. I hope to return the favours one day.


    Quote Originally Posted by hallelujah View Post
    Fucking ell, Mendip. The whole experience looks like an extended Come Dine With Me Chez Chitty.

    What would you give now for a portion of big Mo's meat and an icy trip to the Systembolaget?
    Yeah... you've reminded me of how bad it could have been Hal... I'd better wind it in a bit.

    Although I must admit a visit from 'Big Mo' with one of his Turkish kebabs would be more than welcome right now.

    He was leaving the day after me and will be back home in Alexandria now where Covid is rampant... four kids, one of whom was sick and elderly parents, all living in the same house. I don't envy him that.


    Quote Originally Posted by TheRealKW View Post
    Enjoying a few classic martinis, unfortunately I don’t have any martini glasses.
    Yeah... don't ya just hate it when that happens...


    Quote Originally Posted by Joe 90 View Post
    I resemble that remark

    I'll have you know it's curry night at Chez Chitty! ... It could be worse ...


    I'd even be inclined to go for the all over tan on your balcony.

    Yeak fvck it,nothing wrong with nude sun bathing. It's not as if someone is gonna come and tell you off.
    There's an idea Joe... the only people who overlook my balcony are the passengers on the Airport Link trains... and I doubt there are many of them just now.

    And they'd need bloody good eyesight as well... but no, I don't mean it like that... I mean because they are so far away...


    Quote Originally Posted by baldrick View Post
    drone , small bottle of ya dong in a plastic bag = 3 am delivery
    Where's JPPR when you need him? Too busy messing about with his pool no doubt.

    I wonder what's the payload of his fancy drone?


    Quote Originally Posted by TheRealKW View Post
    I wonder if they make drones big enough to carry one of them cute young bargirls up for an hour or so?
    An hour or so??!

    I'm not a social worker.

    A couple of minutes is all I need.


    I was up until 3:30am this morning watching 'Line of Duty' and I'm knackered... I missed the 8am knock on the door so had a stone cold breakfast and was late logging in my temperature on LINE.

    I think I'm in a bit of trouble as well...

    Only two days in and a third of my bottle of whisky seems to have gone and last night I nailed half a bag of my daughter's duty free Maltesers...

    But today I got my milk! Not as much as I hoped but a small victory nonetheless. I'll just ask for a bottle every day.


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