nampla69

3 hours ago, Jambo said:

I downloaded an App called Panda which dramatically reduced the compression. It was simplicity itself to use which is what somebody like me needed.

I am not bothered particularly about quality. I have about six short video clips I took on my Oppo phone at entertainment venues on my trip to Spain. I will include some or all in a trip report.. They are good enough to get across how busy and involved all the customers were. 

I am not surprised I ended up with civic. Every single one was rammed with customers.

Could have been worse ........... monkeypox started in gay pride event in Canary islands so .......

5 hours ago, Jambo said:

You are all assuming that Covid is now just asymptomatic or at worse just like having a cold. I was on a nine night trip to Spain and tested positive on days 7 & 8.

By day 8 I felt just like I had influenza aching with a streaming nose, dry rasping cough and bouts of violent sneeze's. I also felt so lethargic where it was just an effort simply to stand up.

My biggest concern was that it might get worse and I would be stuck out in Spain. Sure I had travel insurance but so what.

             

Still feel like shite and am now resorting to using jumbo kitchen roll for the nose. To cap it all I have had a couple of bouts of diarrhoea.

I did, however, enjoy my trip at least up to day eight! 🤣

 

You are always lethargic like Arsenal. 

Someone I know really well ahem tested positive in Portugal and then negative and took a chance and then positive in London upon arrival. Felt fine after 36 hours ........ stay out there Danny boy better than Sturgeon land ....

Tolerance increased massively with age ..... BUTTT !!! ......

I'm at that stage where I used to be able to drink heavily for 3 nights and it would take me a day to recover.

Now if I drink heavily for 1 night it takes 3 day for me to recover.

Life has its good moments G and you and the Mrs seem to be in paradise down there totally deserved too.

All that and Liverpool too ......... enjoy mate.

5 hours ago, Painter said:

I was about to say that one of the youtubers was convinced he was going to resuscitate Soi 7 (and I dont mean Larry, who afaik is still alive and kicking) and make it a go to soi again.... 

Does the well dressed  gentleman have any photos of the area or just sleeping dogs?

Personally I cannot believe how slow the recovery is and how panicked Asian still are.

Wait till the old Monkeypox gets its first case ........ and my beloved black bros lay low few for a few days lot of dumb as shit Thai racists out there.

Peace.

3 hours ago, john luke said:

It does seem disproportionate; I wonder what 24 is as a percentage of the adult population of UK.

Bet they were all the jealous screaming transgender mob ....

.... most vicious fcukers on the planet .... apart from Chechen and Russian special forces of course...

Same year as Forcebewith U ---Dangleberries --- Yessongs and Kathmandu 1956.

Suez - Hungarian uprising a year that changed the world and especially UK for ever.

Would hate to be a teenager in 2022 ...... horrible world for young people for so many reasons.

Especially for young men ...... nightmare dating and trying to always say the right pronoun.

Loathe Shabba Raks and his ilk and everything they stand for ............. suppose I should have picked a more appropriate epithet as I love reading Murray's books and articles and his Joe Rogan podcasts are superb.

So yes was poor choice agreed .....

Pissed off as I could feel Europa Cup disaster looming shortly and I was right

51 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said:

Just been to the Polling station and then to collect and order from Argos. Oh what an exciting life I lead 😃

Did you vote Green or the LGBTQIX Alliance again ?

44 minutes ago, coxyhog said:

As an ageing white working class man I shouldn't have started this as it causes my BP to go fucking ballistic.

& Thats only the first couple of chapters that detail the constant stream of lies from most political parties whatever side of the house they sit on the supposed benefits of unfettered inward migration.🤬

He has a new book out the week.

Will make your BP far higher .......... brilliant writer, arrogant little batty boy but love reading him.

Name 3 bands named after sperm and ejaculate .............???

10cc --- Pearl Jam ---- The Loving Spoonful

13 hours ago, AussieBob said:

Thais are usually covered up, or fixed up 'on the quiet' - rather then being addressed openly and dealt with - that is just the way it is. The problem with that approach to things goes across all parts of Thailand - and it means there is a strong persuasive view that not doing things right will not be 'punished' (unless they cannot cover it up). That recent collapse of a new terminal at Don Muang airport is just a recent example of how things work in Thailand - what would be considered totally unacceptable in the West with government committees and police investigations and huge ongoing media attention, is quickly shrugged off in Thailand and will be rarely (if ever) talked about again. 

 

 

 

What recent collapse in Don Muang ??? Was there recently impressed with how they have redeveloped it ..... not been in years.

6 hours ago, Painter said:

Carousel on soi diamond appears to be being refurbished.  No further info available. 

pic courtesy of a well dressed friend

Please thank the well dressed man ....... I walked past this two weeks ago and it looked like a rusty disused crock of shite ...

Is he using filters or just happy now that Newcastle are doing well.

I know you're more of a Henley Regatta, Cowes Week man but try asking him.

Another Darwin Award contender with the guy who threw a water bottle at Mike Tyson.

1 hour ago, john luke said:

Yes but not after 2006 Fraud Act.  S2 Fraud Act 2006.

 

 

 

Yep.

'False representation' covers a wide range of sins these days. 

16 hours ago, galenkia said:

Really can't be arsed with it. DBS was because it's working for a company that deals with insurance claims.

Gonna chill for the summer and worry about shit later in the autumn, got plenty of dough in the bank so f**k it.

Clearest guide to your case Al is NACROs link below.

If you declared it on the application form and then got a job offer they can't withdraw that offer because of relatively minor offences in 1996. They themselves know that ........being a QPR fans is a protected characteristic under the 2010 Equalities Act. Sort of .......... anyway NACRO guide mentions insurance companies etc...

https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/support-for-individuals/disclosing-criminal-records/rehabilitation-offenders-act/#disclosing

4 hours ago, Krapow said:

You need a DBS for working in a motorbike parts place?

Because of working with the public?

Fucking Hell, did they ask you on the application form or at interview?  Always best to disclose IMO.

I've has the same mate, lost a job i was meant to start years ago as it was working in Police Stations off and on.

But you just say f**k it, you can't change the past, but can change the future. You had 2 jobs in no time when you decided the time was right, you'll get the same again. 

Yea, it's a bollocks, they say people should try and turn their life around, then some cunts will still penalise you. 

But your convictions would be well 'spent', there is laws on discrimination against ex offenders, they can't penalise you after offering you the job unless they have a valid reason.  I would check it out. @nampla69 Sean might know more about it. 

Laws are changing all the time on convictions, spent or unspent unless in areas where enhanced DBS checks are required.

i.e. working with kids, vulnerable adults, government security etc. Even for these jobs changes all the time.

Loads of gays got done for 'cottaging' in the 60s-90s so became sex offenders (not you Gal me old mate I know). Your biggest crime was following QPR and doing too many Es. All written off now.

Now all  mostly gone old silly convictions. Not declaring it when applying is the problem and can be a criminal offence.

'Gaining a pecuniary advantage by deception'.

Employers need to look at age of convictions, relevance to the job and 2010 Equalities Act. 1 in 4 young men have some sort of caution, conviction etc. It is a vile system but not meant to be the mark of Cain as you get older.

Stay strong in Bracknell mate ...

13 hours ago, Yesitisdakid said:

Not mine never rated it too loud and dark My opinion of course

You got to be drinking heavily in the daytime to get TQ and your cranberry, avocado and lime smoothies don't count.

In third place Bog Snorkelling .... it's a sport

Second place Cave Diving .... why would you ??

First place .... has to be those free rock climbers ... no ropes, pitons one slip 

Now that is a seriously hard sport ....

Said I was working on 11 - 20 didn't take that long ....... just happy memories.

Lancelot -- Angeles

Long Gun – Soi Cowboy

Jungle Jims – Soi Cowboy still old school

Pirates Bar Blackbeards – Puerto Plata DR

Field of Dreams – Sosua DR

Tahitian Queen – Pattaya has to be on everyone’s list

X-Zone – Patts when Phil was in charge

Big Dogs – Bangkok Soi 4 

Colosseum Augsburg – Germany believe me

Waxy’s Little Sister --- Soho London where all this Forum stuff began.

Starts about 8 or 9 minutes in. The interviewee drove me nuts loves the sound of his own voice.

Had the privilege of meeting Teddy S once and he really comes across so well down to earth top fella.

AJSP look around when you're out and about ..... 

49 minutes ago, Stillearly said:

Apparently now changed owner and name. 😞  

Plus que ca change .......... walked up that Soi in February was still going but mostly in darkness. Funny old Soi these days ...I only like Jimmy Macs little cafe for the egg and bacon rolls these days.

Right back to list 11- 20 ......

Been around quite a few places in Isaan last few days and the exciting news is that ............

and ermm .......

Buffalo seem happy in the fields, dogs still barking at night and rice crop looking good.

As for Songkran more celebrations among Lyon fans last night than up here in the boonies.

1 hour ago, Yesitisdakid said:

It's to keep away evil spirits and bless the bar with good luck so they say. Used to drive me mad

If you got there early enough just as the evening was about to begin all the bells and spoons would start changging and a naked girl would come out from the back run around the room around 5 times sprinkling water etc and chanting all sorts of crap ..... one way to open up I guess !! 

Secrets used to just play Superfreak .....Rick James ....bit tamer.

3 minutes ago, Binlid said:

Great performance from West Ham tonight, bet Sean has sank of few pints of the Black Stuff.

Still knocking back the Leo Gerry mate. I'm up in Isaan. Claret and Blue heaven ....

would have preferred Barca in the semis but ..... another amazing evening.

Your lads looking strong too mate ....few hurdles yet as you are approaching Beechers Book for the second time .... go for the lot why not, great squad Jurgen has built up !!!