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Shocked to see Chelsea auditioning for a magic show and pulling a rabbit out of the hat, I mean two goals in the 110th and 111th minutes to win a game 4 v 3 when being 2 v 3 down after 109 minutes. Great result but you could see Eric the red was not happy with how his team let the lead slip. Basically two teams with up and down seasons. Just up for Chelsea today, probably down in next game. Premier League is amazing though.

Probably the most frightening experience of my life in July 1990 in the Philippines. I was in the Philippine Airline Office in Manila when the earthquake struck. The whole place felt like it was coming down, the girl serving us leapt across the desk and was out the door. There was a rush for the door and some just went through the plate glass doors as air cons were flying off the building and nearly hitting us as we made it to the street which was rippling with cars sliding to a halt. The buildings were swaying as if they were going to hit each other. I felt completely useless, just had to wait it out. Needed a few drinks after that but the aftershocks kept coming, I just headed later for the bars where even going to the toilet (in Superstar) was a chore, trying to aim at a metal basin that was going from side to side with drink inside was quiet a difficult task. It was really a nasty experience that I wish never to repeat. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_Luzon_earthquake

Just for our North American members, Philippine Airlines are adding Seattle to their flight schedule from October 2024. The link offers some all the info: https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/newsevent-listingpage/press-releases-statements/philippine-airlines-to-launch-manila-seattle-route-in-october-2024#:~:text=Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch nonstop flights between,leisure travel of U.S. residents to the Philippines.

For anybody who is thinking of traveling Finnair, they are offering a great Avios deal right now. Got to be quick though. Seems a bloody good deal if wanting to get extra Avios for that trip. https://loyaltylobby.com/2024/04/03/finnair-plus-first-avios-sale-with-up-to-70-bonus-through-april-17-2024/ https://www.finnair.com/en/finnair-plus/buy--transfer-or-exchange-avios

For anybody who likes the street art in Hua Hin (and maybe there now), there is a special meet at the Centara Hotel on the 07th April to meet Khun Joe, with the option to purchase a creation.

Great pic but the arms, head and boobs look out of sync lol. I do get asked whether I want to continue to see pics like the one above in my feed, of course I say yes and they keep coming.

If it is Soi Nittapat (Soi Boxing) it should be open at night but, like many things, times change.

Boxing Street is the main bar area. Also most of the available girls are from Laos and quite friendly. Chat with mama sometimes is a good idea as many don't speak English. Stayed at Mut Mee a few times. Their car park is so bloody small, 2 cars there already and you park in the street.

Soi Boxing (Soi Nittapat) is the street for drinking, a good few bars there. Has a few restaurants, a great Italian and an Aussie place that does good breakfasts. If you tell a taxi driver, take me to Soi Boxing, they will know where you want to go. Of course a walk along the Mekong promenade between the market (Tha Sadet) and the Mut Mee hotel has a few places to have a quiet drink. A few places also on the road just parallel to the promenade are Ok for a quiet drink. The Mut Mee is a lovey place to sit and drink with a great view over the Mekong and the Friendship bridge.

In a crazy house with 2 Thais eating and drinking while having the Karaoke on volume 11. Despite telling them to keep it down, it stays at a ridiculous level so I thought, I am not driving today, therefore get the wine out. Drank half a bottle over the last 2 days so drinking what's left. I do have 2 more bottles, if I freak out, but hopefully another poor husband is coming to pick his wife up soon. Lucky bastard has had 2 days of silence and bliss, now he can have his wife back.

Some may have become quite suicidal before they ever got to the end of that story and seen those little buggers laughing lol

What's the date today ha ha

Just noticed that if you like a few things on Facebook then your feed gets filled with subjects you like. I now seem to get anything airline, classic films and wall to wall pics of big breasted women. Also noted that Ai is generating a hell of a lot of photos of people like Gal Gadot, Salma Hayek and Nicole Scherzinger. The ones of Gal Gadot are lovely but so obviously AI. Difficult to open the feed now in front of my daughter lol

Just been to Morrisons to buy 3 bottles of 19 Crimes Red for £18, not a bad deal.

That bar used be run by a girl who was the cashier previously at the Rockhouse. Can't remember her name but she had a very large chest and I think she was running it for the owner when he was away. I remember her when she was working also as a cleaner in the Scandinavian bar right across the back of the 'Best Friend Complex' on Beach road. Last saw her in a bar in Hua Hin a few years back but she was a friendly girl. It does seem a nice bar with comfortable chairs. Not a lover of billabong myself.

I looked at some of those rates for Pattaya and Hua Hin, even Surat Thani pier, they are very competitive. Quite surprised, thought they would be higher.

Wetherspoon, Neath, had a nice Porter on today, worth the walk into town. Supped 2 pints over a leisurely 3 hour stay. A lovely beer.

Yes, I was rather shocked, but took an advance visit to Hua Hin immigration and posed that question. Was told no problem on a 30 day exempt visa. Being free was also a bonus. I had previously been told by an agent on Soi 94 that I needed a Non O visa and to have residence in Hua Hin. Immigration even advised me that staying in hotel for 9 days was also acceptable. I was a happy boy.

Yes, I did benefit from getting my licence in September 2023, it ran out in July 2023 (my birthday). I thought they were going to just give me 5 years from that July, but they gave me new licences valid from September 2023 plus 5 years from this July (2024), so runs out in July 2029. Almost 6 years validity. Not bad for a non resident on a 30 day exempt visa and with residence at Initial Condo Hotel, staying only 9 nights in the country.

Now that is a breakfast. Have to say I have never been disappointed with their breakfasts when staying at Heathrow. Went to one in Merthyr Tydfil and it was an order to table but those at Heathrow are 'help yourself' buffets and that makes them amazing value.

Glad you got it all sorted. The differences for me in Hua Hin (Pranburi) was that I watched the video at the centre (55 mins), spent 5 mins doing the practical inhouse tests. I also got 2 resident certificates (1 for bike, 1 for car) free of charge. That saved a bit of money, although had to wait 48 hours to pick up. Presume you also got 5 years from your next birthday?.

May try that next time (likely summer '25) but Kataleya will be 10 by then. Must admit I will probably be kissing the floor that I am in Thailand, so if we don't get ushered (even if after asking), I will still have a smile on my face. I am sure you are really happy to be in the LOS, well envious....

Very tragic event but probably going to cause mayhem with the need for many to get to work. Looking at a map of Baltimore, it does look like that bridge was a saviour for many to get about; looks like detours for many during rush hour and basic traffic chaos for months, if not longer.

If it does, it will give you another photo opportunity lol

Glad you arrived safely. Got to admit that on all the occasions I have traveled through immigration, with Kataleya, not once have I been ushered through Fast Track. Possibly I have arrived and the immigration area hasn't been too busy and just went with the flow. Can't remember it being really busy at any time but it seems you get ushered at all times, you are not getting your little one to kick ankles are you?