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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    The agents seem to be on to this and all parties appear to be trying to sort it out. I do have sympathy if it's genuine but past experience has shown that once things start to go awry with a tenant it rarely gets good again. The main problem is the huge strata fees, which sadly are my responsibility regardless of the rental situation. Anyway, things are looking vaguely optimistic.
    Mendip,

    It is a nightmare being a landlord. I have worked abroad a great deal and in the past took the opportunity to rent out my property,. After the first two stints i quit the rental market for precisely the reason you have stated, that and finding the place in a mess and requiring significant remedy upon my return. It just wasn't worth the bother imo. When i retire it will be the same, i will keep my places and they can remain empty until i return with just some trusted friends to keep an eye on them. The stress doesn't warrant the income.

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    ^^ Yeah, maybe I need to think this through...

    Tomorrow is a big day... my second Covid test on Day 11. If I pass that there should be nothing stopping my release.

    It's also a big day because my trip to see Miss Nurse will mean yet another underwear change.

    It just never ends.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    It's also a big day because my trip to see Miss Nurse will mean yet another underwear change.
    before or after you see her ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    It's also a big day because my trip to see Miss Nurse will mean yet another underwear change.
    Just where is she measuring the temp.

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    To be honest it could well be both!

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    Yeah Man. Big day Mendip. I know my colleagues got to that day and were doing back flips and running around the room. I laughed the day they got released as they both caught the van to El Gaucho and ate and drank until they had a food coma. I think their dinner bill was like 17,000 bht including booze. Its OK I said...the company pays..... Enjoy your reinstatement back in to society.

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    Have you tried talking to your neighboring inmates through the vents or toilet?

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    Good Morning Mendip. Moving fast now.

    What is on the Agenda for today?

    Have a good one.

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    Is the nurse a looker, Mendip?

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    ^ She's all masked up mate, can't even see her uniform for all the PPE.

    She has nice eyes... yeah, I would!


    Morning JP... it's a busy one today.

    Another Covid test so I need to fire up the shower, dig out some clean underwear and make myself presentable. Not a great deal on after that, to be honest.

    Some ongoing tax admin and I'm starting to prepare for the outside world. I need to find out where to report to in Korat on my arrival and send an email to my daughter's school. They have strict procedures if anyone in the pupil's household has travelled... it seems a bit over the top after doing ASQ but I need to stick to the rules... just in case.


    Quote Originally Posted by JPPR2 View Post
    Enjoy your reinstatement back in to society.
    Yeah, but I'm going to Korat mate!


    And Cal, no need for subterfuge, there's a few guys sat on their balconies in their underwear... we could chat but I tend to avoid them. No standards!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    ^ She's all masked up mate, can't even see her uniform for all the PPE.

    She has nice eyes... yeah, I would!
    Good Morning Mr Mendy ... time to take your temperature.

    Bend over please

    My post-lockdown commute back to work-young-beautiful-happy-asian-medicine-doctor

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    They have strict procedures
    Funny you should mention strict procedures. I have to renew my Work Permit next month. There is some confusion apparently now on what is required for a doctor exam and if a Covid test is required. Normally I can get a quick doc note, mail it with my WP and Passport and be OK. Now I have to travel to BKK for a few days as the agency attorney our company uses is not sure what the requirements may be in 3 weeks. So I get an all expense paid trip to BKK for a few days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post

    She has nice eyes... yeah, I would!

    Another Covid test

    there's a few guys sat on their balconies in their underwear... we could chat but I tend to avoid them. No standards!
    Good morning Mendip.
    After a few months in your situation I think that nurse should be cautious, even in full PPE.
    Good luck with the Covid test. No reason to think that you will not pass with flying colours.

    I remember when ThaiDupp did this he talked a lot about how good it was to escape his room in the latter part of his stay. Have I missed your thoughts or is there no walkabout time there?

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    ^ Yeah, she doesn't hang about getting her PPE on, that's for sure. There's another guy standing by as well in case I lose control.

    After passing the first Covid test at Day 5, I was eligible to leave the room for one hour sitting in the garden in solitude. You have to book your slot the day before.

    To be honest I haven't taken advantage of this. As I've mentioned, I have a small suite with a decent sized balcony, I'm on the top floor (Floor 5) and have a nice view of the airport rail link and a main line railway. I spend a lot of time sitting outside watching the trains go by. There's loads of birds (I'm up to 16 species) and I'm into a good novel. Along with sorting out my tax stuff and Netflix the time has been flying. I've even followed Joe 90's recommendation and done some nude sunbathing (my balcony is surrounded by a solid wall).

    If I was confined to a small sealed room I would be outside as much as possible and I think this confinement could have been a real struggle. With a small suite and a balcony I just haven't felt the need to get outside... especially I'm now doing these exercises as well. And of course there would be all the extra showering and laundering necessary if I was going out to mix with the general public every day.

    For anyone contemplating ASQ I can't recommend strongly enough a room with a balcony, high up and south facing... it has really been a game changer for me. A suite doesn't necessarily have to be expensive either... instead of a so-called 5 star hotel, go for a 3 or 4 star... these often have suites for the same price a posher hotel's rooms.

    This is the same strategy I use for booking hotels on the outside as well. I have no need for the extras provided by a 5 star hotel, more so when confined to a room for quarantine. I much prefer to have the extra space.


    ^^ And JP... I'm assuming you're bringing your drone down. I'll PM my room details.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy As Larry View Post
    Do let us know how it goes
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    The bike trainer arrived last night. There were no instructions so I didn't have to feel bad about not bothering to read them. Just clamped it together and away I went. To nowhere, which makes it just as boring as all the more expensive home exercise machines.
    This cost only B1,154 with delivery and it means I can get some exercise on my bike without being chased by every dog down the lane. There are superior looking and more expensive options on Lazada, I think this one will do for me for the time being.
    A friend with the same machine has worn his tyre down severely, on his advice I haven't clamped the resistance roller too tightly. I'll experiment.
    Initial assessment: better than nothing and cheaper than those expensive and poorly constructed exercise bicycles that end up taking up space in the shed.

    (Struggling with the pic. Again. I can double-click the pic then TD refuses to open the window to adjust the size. So it stays small. Pain in the A.)

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    My post-lockdown commute back to work-bike1-jpg

    Third try lucky. TD software roulette.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    My post-lockdown commute back to work-bike1-jpg

    Third try lucky. TD software roulette.
    Looking at those pedals, do you actually don your specialist riding shoes to train on the bike (as shown above) ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by David48atTD View Post
    Looking at those pedals, do you actually don your specialist riding shoes to train on the bike (as shown above) ?
    Sorry, that is only the angle of the shot. They are standard pedals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    And of course there would be all the extra showering
    What fooking showering you mangey pom?

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    Quote Originally Posted by David48atTD View Post
    Good Morning Mr Mendy ... time to take your temperature.

    Bend over please
    My post-lockdown commute back to work-young-beautiful-happy-asian-medicine-doctor

    If she looked like that, I bet he wouldnt mind.


    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    There's another guy standing by as well in case I lose control.
    But I think they are onto him!

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    I didn't get a good look at my nurse but I'd wager that David's is better looking.

    The view from my balcony... my nurse waiting patiently at the testing station.



    I got the knock on the door, so off I went. Freshly showered and laundered and ready for my second and hopefully final PCR test.

    My nurse was busy with her preparations...



    It was only when I got up close for my swabs that I realised to my horror that it was a guy. What is the world coming to.

    Thankfully the Covid testing nurses are different to my temperature check nurse... I'd feel a bit foolish to find I'd been flirting and sending silly LINE stickers to a bloke!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    Just clamped it together and away I went. To nowhere, which makes it just as boring as all the more expensive home exercise machines.
    Man I hear ya Shutree. I can't ride a stationary bike. I have to be out seeing different places and scenery. In the US I had a few buddies that used to do those "Spinning" classes. I went and watched one time. Spinning alright...... Peddling your ass off to nowhere while some drill sergeant is yelling "GO...You can do it" crap. Nice thing about doing it outside is once you get 20km from your house you do not need someone yelling you can do it. You better do it or you won't get home.

    Needless to say, I ride around my area up here and interestingly I see many neighbors out and about and they usually wave and say Good Morning.

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    Hey Mendy...Is your ASQ backed up against peoples homes? Looks like it where that nurse was standing...

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    ^ Yeah it is. There's a nice maid working in that place... I watch her hanging out the washing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mendip View Post
    I didn't get a good look at my nurse but <snip>

    I got the knock on the door, so off I went. Freshly showered and laundered and ready for my second and hopefully final PCR test.

    My nurse was busy with her preparations...

    It was only when I got up close for my swabs that I realised to my horror that it was a guy.

    My post-lockdown commute back to work-screenshot_2021-01-26-asian-male-nurse



    Mate, God bless you ... could only happen to mendip

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