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Off out to pick up a new printer, so many things to print out from flight tickets to council tax info. Pop back in later.

Thanks for the info, I do agree that Switzerland is a beautiful country. I was there a few years ago staying with a good friend in Zug near Zurich. He too has a beautiful house overlooking Zug, his next door neighbour is Kimi Raikkonen. Google Kimi's house and an aerial photo will show my mate's house. Lovely part of the world. Did a 12 hour first class train ride into Lucerne and then Italy and back, breath taking scenery. You are a lucky man to be living there.

Maybe a fellow Welshman? WTTB whatever your nationality.

Apologies for not posting a pic of my faggots and peas but might offend some people...............

He couldn't do it for Chelsea but it always happens when former players return to the Bridge. Still, 2 good teams will be in the top 4 at the end of the season I expect.

Well I was chatting with a mate about going for a beer (first in a week) but concerned the pub I was going to might be closed as I saw some shutters being put up earlier in the week. Well of course it was closed when I got there, shut down it seems (another casualty) and all staff moved to the De Burgh Arms next to West Drayton station. I thought no problem, there is a nice pub I remember visiting back 30 years ago on the canal that should be open, just 150 meters away. Unfortunately it is now a gastro bar/restaurant called the Canal Cottages and I arrived to see a wedding party having their photos taken, skirted passed them to the pub (sorry I mean bar) and looked aghast as I saw no hand pumps but these awful cream flow taps. Bloody hell no real beer just ice cold lager and ugly beer at freezing temperatures. Walked out and headed home to get the reserves out so I have now polished off a 500 ml Tribute Ale and am presently on the Owd Roger (7.4 PC) and as TS and TA say this could get messy.

Enjoying retirement is what it is all about, sounds like a great day

Haven't had a drink since last Saturday but will be popping out to the Paddington Packet Boat for a few beers later (near the Grand Union canal in Yiewsley, West Drayton), I did see some wooden paneling up on the windows last week (hope temporary) so if not open I have these two babies waiting for me in the fridge.

Just booked myself a flight ticket to Thailand for end of November, booked Emirates via their website for £517 Well happy..............

G Good stuff.............

Which Phil is that?

Thanks for that. I have now booked my flight outbound from Don Muang on Air Asia, an inclusive transport option via Si Thamarat and the respective piers, all part of the deal which for 3 of us was about a third of the cost of the return leg on Bangkok Airways. I will be with family so laid back is good for me, I will of course hop up on a few stools in bars but playing daddy will be high on the agenda during our stay. I have heard of the Ark bar and if it is near our hotel then I am sure I will make a visit.

I have booked Bangkok Airways back from Koh Samui but haven't booked the arrival flight into the island yet. May book Air Asia just to experience the journey and also as I may be staying near Don Muang the night before departure on 08 Dec,

Just looked at the airfares, they are criminal...............

Just booked a sea-view room for 08 -15 December so see you there.

What type of room have you booked?

I will be visiting Thailand in early December and would like to go to Koh Samui as I have never been there in all the time I stayed in Thailand. I hear it is a bit like Marmite, you either love it or hate it but I want to have a look for myself. My criteria is a family friendly hotel with kids facilities, a pool is essential and a beach close by. I would like to visit the bar scene for entertainment with family and would like some restaurants nearby. I don't know which beach is best but I only have heard of Chaweng or Lamai, others I am not aware of. Hotel can be up to 3500 baht a night. Appreciate any thoughts guys........

Just realised I missed the Liverpool v Chelsea game on the TV, good result though for my blues.

Just got my Virgin internet installed in my new flat; lovely to get back on to to my laptop, can't stand using my phone for anything important except phone calls.

Hope Phil sees this as I would appreciate seeing my thread where I can add info or update.

Now living in UK so a blog would be difficult. I did do a thread on Hua Hin on another forum which had a lot of links etc, not sure if that can be placed here. I will certainly add info in reply here when I can though

Take your brolly mate... has Puang any unusual food cravings?

Just waking up after the first night in my new Silentnight Hotel Classic bed. Always had a good night's sleep in the Travelodge bed and Silentnight sell it at £499 for the mattress only It is the super king version, absolutely beautiful. The two babes are still in the land of nod so think they like it as well.

Both different animals, would depend on your needs, your company etc

Prachuap Khiri Khan is a very well presented place to visit, the bay is lovely, have eaten at many of the sea front restaurants. Get on to the base, drive across the runway (when the planes are not landing) and visit the home of the dusky langurs. Meant to be docile and tame but don't hold on to your food for too long, they will be on your head, your back and grabbing the food from your hands. Many fine beaches south of Hua Hin. Dolphin bay is another one and if you have kids an afternoon or night at Dolphin Bay resort is fun.