My post-lockdown commute back to work

[Stumpy]

Morning Mendy,
So now officially 6 days left. At least you are on the backside of the quarantine period.

And to Snubs question, I do not typically post food pics. I have done it occasionally but it's primarily because I just don't take pictures of my food. I eat it then say OH Shit. I should have taken a picture.

Have a good day Mendy. Just think about how good that whiskey is gonna taste once your out. Honestly I'd probably run to a bar..... There is a really good Whiskey bar on Wireless Road by Arlos. I used to go sit after work and watch the people and traffic. Not sure how far you are from there.

[ootai]

Could you cunts post your food pics elsewhere on the forum, like one of the hundred dinner threads? We got the joke about 10 pages ago and it was boring after the 2nd one. I want to read about his ASQ not scroll through shit pictures you've taken just to feel like a smug twat.

I actually thought it was a thread about Mendip's commute of which the ASQ is the little bit at the end on his way home.
So it that respect its about life in general so just like life there is a lot of shit in amongst the good bits.
So suck it up!

[Stumpy]

Could you cunts post your food pics elsewhere on the forum, like one of the hundred dinner threads? We got the joke about 10 pages ago and it was boring after the 2nd one. I want to read about his ASQ not scroll through shit pictures you've taken just to feel like a smug twat.

I actually thought it was a thread about Mendip's commute of which the ASQ is the little bit at the end on his way home.
So it that respect its about life in general so just like life there is a lot of shit in amongst the good bits.
So suck it up!

I'm with Ootai in that this thread is not only therapeutic to Mendy but informative to us. There is a lot of funny banter and good spirited fun like a bunch of guys messing with each other like friends do. As ootai said, Suck it up. Google search ASQ stays and I am sure you can find plenty of them where its all serious and laid out minute by minute.

[Headworx]

^Exactly. I think we all know Mendip's sense of humour runs very deep by now, I've go no doubt this thread and its forever deviating topics is making him laugh and in some small way, keeping him sane!

[katie23]

^^I think Thaidupp's thread is more specific & has less banter, so if looking for ASQ rules, that's the go to thread.

Light hearted banter is all good, IMO.

Happy Sunday to all!

[Stumpy]

Happy Sunday Katie,

[Mendip]

Morning JP... good morning all, yes, over half way now.

I had an encouraging start to the day with a shower and a change of underwear... better than I manage most mornings. I even cleaned my teeth! I really am surprised at how quickly my hygiene has deteriorated.

In fact, at the risk of sounding like a bit of a loner, this ASQ is wonderfully liberating after spending so long working with barely a moment to myself. There is definitely a plus side to not having to mix with the human race. If I had Dan and Coco up here with me I could do a month, easy.

I have an appointment in Bangkok I need to attend before returning home to Korat,... it makes sense to sort some stuff out while I'm here in case of any future lockdowns. That leaves me with a couple of days to hopefully sample a whisky or two although I think Bangkok bars are closed at the moment? I'm sure some locals will know better than I. My first port of call on release was going to be the Robin Hood on Sukhumvit for a full English, but I see from their web page that they're not allowed to serve alcohol at the moment. I have it on good authority that bars should be fully opening by the end of the week which would be perfect timing.... there's only one thing better than a full English, and that's a full English with a pint of cider!

In the meantime I have a load of admin and tax stuff to sort out... but I may just read my book instead... or maybe I'll have a snooze. It just doesn't matter when you're in ASQ!

I had the knock on the door at 8am as usual but when I picked up my rations I noticed that my neighbour's table has mysteriously disappeared and his door was ajar... so I guess either he died in the night from starvation or he's been released, lucky bugger.

He was an Aussie. Surprised he didn't hang around for one last free breakfast.

[ootai]

Mendip
Maybe he requested a move as he coulkd longer put up with living next door to an unclean, unhygienic POM!

Reminds of an old joke that went something like this.
When the Englishman decided to move into the pigsty to live with his pigs they up and moved out.

[Mendip]

That made me laugh Ootai!

The first sentence... not the 'joke'. You need a new joke book mate!

[baldrick]

or he's been released, lucky bugger.

if you had his phone number and he was heading out of the city you may be able to get some future intelligence on your next mission

[Saint Willy]

Sunday Roast or Fish and Chips? (I just watched Chef Baz's latest video!)

[armstrong]

Most open BKK bars are serving but it's in cups and a limited choice. One place was openly serving beer but placing an empty bottle of alcohol free Heineken on the table next to your glass.

[Saint Willy]

Armstrong is awake again, have a good night buddy?

[Mendip]

^^ Nice one... let's hope cider is one of the limited choices!

I don't really care what I drink it out of.

[Saint Willy]

^^ Nice one... let's hope cider is one of the limited choices!

I don't really care what I drink it out of.

Where there's a will, there is a way Mendip.

You've been absent from home 3/4 of a year, another 2 weeks wont change much. But a week on the lash on Bangkok could make all the difference to your mental health and wellness. Probably even charge it back to your company?

[Stumpy]

Hey Mendy,
Just to give you some motivation.......



I got up at 6am, Did a quick mtn bike ride. Then came back and vacuumed the pool and got it all ready for an afternoon swim. Being you have a pool you should do this stuff yourself. Its very refreshing early and maybe show your daughter as well. I have shown my niece how to check the pool chemistry and she watched today as I set up to vacuum. That pool cleaning exercise was a 3610 step start to my day.



I spiffied up the RVF and after the pool took a nice 64 km ride up the 4007, then zipped across on the 2020 then looped back on the 2027. Beauty morning and best around here is no police. Just ride. I stopped and had a cappuccino at the half way point.


Let your countdown to freedom begin......6

[strigils]

Mendip the end is in sight. You mentioned much earlier in the thread about future plans, have you had time in quarantine to reflect on these and draw any conclusions?

I have tried to firm mine up over the past 3-4 years but it seems something always comes along to throw in an unconsidered variable which throws them awry.

[David48atTD]

I had the knock on the door at 8am as usual but when I picked up my rations I noticed that my neighbour's table has mysteriously disappeared and his door was ajar... so I guess either he died in the night from starvation or he's been released, lucky bugger.

He was an Aussie. Surprised he didn't hang around for one last free breakfast.

I hope you nicked his rations to add to yours!

[lom]

I noticed that my neighbour's table has mysteriously disappeared

and with the table gone there was only his bin-bag on the floor.

I hope you nicked his rations to add to yours!

Good thinking rookie but far from a cigar...

[Dillinger]

^^^^
You evil fokker, JP

[Stumpy]

That's some serious "Shrinkage" weather right there Dil. I am so very thankful I will never ever see snow again and chip frozen snot off my nose and lose feeling because of numb fingers and toes plus shedding clothes on and off all day...

[Edmond]

^^ Do you have another one for your left arsecheek.

[strigils]

Mendip, get buzzin with Bez, not that kind of buz...

[Stumpy]

^ Fishlocker...is that you?

[David48atTD]

^ Fishlocker...is that you?

My guess is not.

More likely a Pom, given his Soccer comment last night.

Way too subtle for Fishy