Clem

6 hours ago, MrDK said:

 

My doctor said I eat too much vegies and fruit ... I got to leave some room for proteins.
Last appointment he how I was doing on protein consumption.
My first answer was what time is it; he said 1PM to which I replied that I have not had lunch yet and so was at 114%DV and with planned dinner I had calculated that I would end at 300%DV (without lunch) so fruit for lunch should be justified ... he agreed.
I have to have my fruits or will go nuts (pun). Sunday I shopped for a weekly supply of fruits: 15 oranges an dozen large apples, 10 pairs, lots of Thai chili, a pine apple, plus more. Speaking of nuts Brazil nuts (my favorite) is 10%DV for 4 nuts (no sodium, no cholesterol, but high in "good" fat).
That is my story and I will stick to it.

Can always add a protein shake to your diet - also provides amino acids as well depending on what type of protein shake. I take it on the rigs to supplement my protein intake as some meals are just too oily for my liking.

2 hours ago, john luke said:

Have a safe and hopefully uneventful flight.

Much appreciated 

2 hours ago, Thinkingallowed said:

Have a safe flight.

Thanks- in the lounge now. Pattaya here I come! 😂

Bacon, egg and cheese before heading to the airport to catch my flight to Thailand 😉

2 hours ago, Thai Spice said:

Perfect combo ! Nice presentation for the breakfast, and a seaview worth the name !

 

Never knew pesto would go so good with scrambled eggs and ciabatta 😂

Breakfast on the beach - back onshore finally and off to Pattaya on Tuesday. Life is good 😊

16 hours ago, Evil Penevil said:

I haven't eaten there either as it's a bit out of the way for me.  It has gotten plenty of good reviews for its food.

 

It was the best fast-food fried chicken I've had in a long while, but I don't have it often.

Might check it out when I arrive next week - will report back if I do go 👌

Can’t comment if it’s good or not - but just came across this on Facebook. Does look good ☺️

7 hours ago, Stillearly said:

Had some great food at Halong Bay , the deserts were a bit weird though .....

mmm how what can we add to complete this desert .. I know a sprinkling of cornflakes ..

It's happy hour again ...

Back Bacon on a buffet in Asia ., s first for me 🙂 

 

Chicken with sweet and sour

Squid with pepper

My favourite so far , braised pork ribs in onion , ginger and chilli 

no idea what this vegetable was 

it's desert again ..., 😉 

table for one on Valentine's Day 

 

 

 

😂😂😂 - the cornflakes 🙈🙈🙈

29 minutes ago, Glasseye said:

Actually looks good. I don't think I've ever had chick peas served like that. They look like they could be tasty. I love a good hummis, with garlic and olive oil. Going to crack open a bin of it just now.

It’s a Indian dish - many Indian crew onboard that is vegetarian...not sure exactly what it’s called though but wasn’t bad at all. I work in Saudi so hummus is served quite regularly. 

Dinner on the rig 😏

And this one...  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47175604

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thai-king-sister-princess-ubonratana-pm-candidacy-inappropriate-11224338?cid=FBcna 

Never been to Robin Hood Tavern - but it does look good...saw these on Facebook. Will definitely contribute to this topic once I am back in Pattaya - currently surviving on rig food in Saudi so nothing worth posting 😂

Reading these posts and looking at the pics - I definitely missed out! I don’t mind the solo travels - but it is more fun in a group! ☺️

Offshore - working at the moment 🙈

8 minutes ago, Lanzalad said:

@Clem 

Try this... 

Click on the top right on your user name and a box will drop down and then click on Account Settings.

Then click on County.

Once you select the country flag click save and come out back to the forum ... 

Do-not change the flag multiple times without coming back out to the forum or it will not save your settings.

Thanks @Lanzalad

seems to be showing now 

I am in Saudi Arabia now - and using a VPN that’s showing UK...so not sure? 

On 10/16/2018 at 12:59 PM, drifter said:

Lately, I’ve finally been able to start drinking wine again. And I’m looking for something decent to drink. I know I’ll be paying too much, but I don’t drink in bars really. So making dinner at home and cracking a bottle, or getting wine out is a  luxury I’m willing to pay for. 

 

Any recommendations on a decent red? Mainly for drinking with dinner, and afterwards. I’ve had Mont Clair, and picked up a nice half bottle of one of the Jacob’s Creek reds. Both were enjoyable. I’m not looking for wonderful 10,000 baht bottles, but just good, satisfying everyday wine. That said, if anyone knows of any fantastic but more expensive wines, please tell me. Are any of the Thai wines worth trying? 

Drifter - where in Thailand are you based? I’m heading to Pattaya end Feb for 2 weeks and passing through South Africa first, so will gladly bring you a decent bottle of red from there. No need to pay me back - don’t miNd doing a favor for someone - as long you in the Pattaya area it’s no problem. So far everyone on here has been really friendly and helpful 👌

Just now, Krapow said:

Just miss you, in Thailand now, go back to London start of Feb. 

Next time, and thanks for the offer. 

No worries buddy - keep in contact. I do visit regularly 👌

13 minutes ago, galenkia said:

Welcome mate,feel free to contribute pics etc. or just join in the banter,we are a friendly bunch here.

Thanks Galenkia - already feel welcome. Not sure why my nationality is showing as American though on my profile? Any advice where to change it? Tried doing so on my profile but can only put in my birthday and some personal info.??

No worries buddy - heading to Pattaya for a few days end of Feb so if you that side of the world I can bring you a packet or 2? Its the pre packaged type though...fresh biltong that is vacuum packed gets real oily for some reason...tried taking it that way numerous time to the rig 🙈

2 minutes ago, Krapow said:

I lived between Zim and Joburg for a while years ago, back before Bob complety lost the plot. 

Fishing  for Tiger fish up round Kariba a lot. 

Worked on a few gold mines amongst other 'stuff'. 

I am originally from Cape Town - seems South Africa is following in Zim’s footsteps with the land grabbing. I work rotation in Saudi Arabia currently - so not there too much...

Just now, Lanzalad said:

Welcome to the forum @Clem 👍🏼

Thank you Lanzalad - much appreciated 

First post - South African here. Been visiting on average 4 times a year for the past 8 years. Thanks for all the posts and information - really informative