biggles

On 7/24/2023 at 11:21 AM, Golfingboy said:

Never watched the 2nd series

Well worth it, Bosch becomes a private detective, daughter grows up, so the series focus changes. Not a disappointment as so many sequels are

Yes, I read the books. Reacher is 6 foot 5 inches and built like a Mack truck!! But after watching that video, much respect, the guy has guts and dedication. And it's not like he needs the money! 

I have watched the original Bosch series and the sequel. Agree they are excellent entertainment and we'll worth a look. 

Sadly I now have a body that's too old for either of them. 

I have the gv250 in red in my garage in OZ, unridden and lonely, for 5 years now. A great little cruiser. Photo from web. I went for a test ride on a yellow 250 sports model. When I came back they were unloading one of these.... Bought it o the spot

Looking for some tech help, please. 

When I click on an embedded YouTube video, like the one that is above, I get the video shown, with the sound, but just a green screen! Youtube videos I log into from their site are fine. 

It must be something in my settings. 2019 Huawei Y9 android. Tried to find it but no success and very annoying. 

No, that didn't work unfortunately still green with sound. I do get this on some videos but not all. 

Galenkia, when I play this I get sound but just a green screen. Any ideas, please? 

Once the growth of EV's becomes a problem for governments with the lost revenue, they will simply introduce new taxes and charges to recover that cash.

EV owners should enjoy the holiday while they can, I can't see it lasting for too long. 

36c here in AC and feels it. Upstairs is like an oven. 

Unfortunately the folks who pass the laws have little say in their enforcement. As long as the long established 'culture' in the police force prevails, nothing will change. It's not that various Govts don't care, they just have no power, which leads to ignoring so many rules 

Yes, it's very fast. You get onto the Skyway very close to the airport and it feeds directly onto the NLEX. Always been well under 2 hours door to door for us. We keep a permanent rental in Pattaya so a 3.20am arrival in BKK is fine for us tho. 

Only one Bangkok flight a day and not very convenient time for CLK arrival. Leaves BKK 10.50PM arrives CLK 3.20AM. Return flight Leaves CLK 7.15PM arrives BKK 9.50PM. 

I would often relate stories of my Pattaya night life experiences to my rather naive Filipina partner. She never said it, but obviously didn't totally believe me. 

On our first trip there I took her to a regular 'topless' gogo, and she was quite shocked. When we walked into Windmill she couldn't believe what she was seeing and covered her eyes. After a while curiosity got to her and she peeped.... it wasn't long before the eyes were wide open. Eventually she admitted that she always thought I had been making it up. 

It's a big benefit to us. We keep a permanent rental in Pattaya but a 60 day visa in Manila takes two business days to issue. So it's either one night hotel in Manila or two 100km return trips to get an extra 15 days. 

I am 77 now and have used the Seniors lane since 70. As it's an entry gate they always check your passport so you may get an IO who will say no. My partner, who is 44 now and has traveled with me since I was 70 uses the same entry point without a problem

There is a cabinet meeting on Tuesday at which a renewal of the 45 day entry will be discussed. 

So typical of a Thai govt, had six months to decide but can't make a decision. 

Just a little off topic. I live in the Philippines and had to renew my car/bike licence. You do an on-line exam, you get a passing certificate, do a medical and front up to re new. 

Now, I am 77, and to my surprise they gave me a TEN Year licence. Hope I make it.! 

In Australia in the 80's my home city would show his latest film at the start of our rather short ski season. I never missed one, went with friends and it became a ritual

Going by the radiator logo it's a Citroën van 

Happy birthday Larry, hope it's a good one

Wouldn't the signed waiver be invalidated by the obvious equipment failure? Even in Thailand the home of carelessness, I would hope so. 

Hi Larry, thanks for the info. In Vung Tau which area would you recommend for a couple to stay for any night life? Been 4 times to Nha Trang, which we liked a lot but looking for a change. Also thinking about Da Nang. 

Yessongs, obviously you were spoiled for choice. How could you forget this one, bloody gorgeous. 

Honda phantom 200 in the 2nd picture. My friend in Pattaya has one he wants to sell. Unregistered, under cover last 3 years open to offers. He has health issues and can't return.