Krapow Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 The above posts remind me of a trip a while ago where i had to kinda 'lay down the law' to my wife about such things as taking stuff through airports for anyone. She was getting a small parcel dropped off at our King Power hotel before flying back to the UK a few days later. It was for a Thai friend in the UK, some herbs or something apparently. I told her no, contact the girl, tell her your husband doesn't allow you to take anything through airports for anyone at anytime. She was like why, she can be naïve about such things. I told her although she knew and worked with the girl, she didn't know what was in the parcel, maybe the girl didn't either. It could be drugs at worst, or prohibited herbs at best. But no matter, she wasn't taking it anyway, full stop! She was a bit sad, she's such a kind girl, didn't want to upset her work mate. But i tried to explain it to her like we don't take a chance ever, imagine it was something like drugs, it would jail, our daughter without a mummy, or probably a Daddy, as push come to shove, i'd have taken the wrap instead of her anyway. I said just tell them your husband said no, never. Nothing personal, but made her promise to never ever take anything through an airport for anyone else. She gets it now. That said i seen her leave our suitcases to go to the toilet in an airport after that, and had to lay down the law again. Maybe it's because in a previous life i've walked through customs with stuff in my suitcase that would've got me 15 years. But she's clued up now, though sob stories like the one that would probably be spun above would have her feeling guilty and wanting to help, which is exactly what gets played on to do such things. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 35 minutes ago, Lemondropkid said: Fair point, and I can understand in a different scenario I might have been more amenable. But he was a conman. He'd made a semi effort putting a shirt and trousers aside from the red flags I'd mentioned above, his shoes were absolutely filthy. Mud caked around them. About my only lucid moment of the day mind you. Dropped my guard after that and did multiple daft things!! Bloody ell mate, going to PP has never been so f***d up. Lol BTW, I would have f***d the guy off instantly too! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted December 29, 2023 Share Posted December 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, boydeste said: Bloody ell mate, going to PP has never been so f***d up. Lol BTW, I would have f***d the guy off instantly too! The fact he was Indian is enough IMO. Call it racial profiling, but if it's good enough for the Police then it's good enough for me. I've not yet met and Indian guy who doesn't have an angle on making money from me, somehow. I spent 2 years in Bombay (on and off) and trust me, they are all cunts and it is a shithole. (although the Gujarati college girls going LT for $60 in the late 90's was indeed the bargain of the century, however they do tend to suffer from early morning halitosis) Edited December 29, 2023 by Butch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 9 hours ago, Krapow said: Look forward to watching your episode of 'Banged up abroad' 5555555555555555555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Krapow said: The above posts remind me of a trip a while ago where i had to kinda 'lay down the law' to my wife about such things as taking stuff through airports for anyone. She was getting a small parcel dropped off at our King Power hotel before flying back to the UK a few days later. It was for a Thai friend in the UK, some herbs or something apparently. I told her no, contact the girl, tell her your husband doesn't allow you to take anything through airports for anyone at anytime. She was like why, she can be naïve about such things. I told her although she knew and worked with the girl, she didn't know what was in the parcel, maybe the girl didn't either. It could be drugs at worst, or prohibited herbs at best. But no matter, she wasn't taking it anyway, full stop! She was a bit sad, she's such a kind girl, didn't want to upset her work mate. But i tried to explain it to her like we don't take a chance ever, imagine it was something like drugs, it would jail, our daughter without a mummy, or probably a Daddy, as push come to shove, i'd have taken the wrap instead of her anyway. I said just tell them your husband said no, never. Nothing personal, but made her promise to never ever take anything through an airport for anyone else. She gets it now. That said i seen her leave our suitcases to go to the toilet in an airport after that, and had to lay down the law again. Maybe it's because in a previous life i've walked through customs with stuff in my suitcase that would've got me 15 years. But she's clued up now, though sob stories like the one that would probably be spun above would have her feeling guilty and wanting to help, which is exactly what gets played on to do such things. 80 % of the time I just "suck it up" or maybe have a little grumble about it. But, your example above is spot on. Sometimes you have to put your foot down hard with em. And you know when you do you are going to get the typical push back. Some lines you just can't allow to be crossed. The almost certain fallout from the come back, the pouting, and even worse at times is never enjoyable. If they don't come down to reality within a reasonable amount of time, they are out the door along with the "no return" notice. I have only found one over all these years that can still accept rationality over the long run. And I am about to go visit her for a few days. Looking forward to it. I just hope I don't run into that Indian cnut while enroute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Just tried out my new 1,445B deli slicer (link). I'm quite pleased with the results. Even though the instructions state "Fresh meat should be at 3-4° for best results", I just tried it on a frozen solid hunk of pork and it worked fine cutting off 3mm thick slices. The thickness is adjustable from 1 - 15mm. Two👍's up from me. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemondropkid Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Was just about to order, till I realised @Nightcrawler was in the kitchen 😝 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Sitting out a heavy rain storm. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Lemondropkid said: Was just about to order, till I realised @Nightcrawler was in the kitchen 😝 How could you resist the rich creamy sauce? 😁😁 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 2 hours ago, thegrogmonster said: Sitting out a heavy rain storm. If you and everybody around you is safe and under cover (especially a tin roof!) I find heavy rainstorms quite therapeutic...Romantic even ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 3 hours ago, forcebwithu said: Just tried out my new 1,445B deli slicer (link). I'm quite pleased with the results. Even though the instructions state "Fresh meat should be at 3-4° for best results", I just tried it on a frozen solid hunk of pork and it worked fine cutting off 3mm thick slices. The thickness is adjustable from 1 - 15mm. Two👍's up from me. Keep it well away from me mate....That is just a newer version of the one that took away my fingerprints in the 70s !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Derek Dangleberries said: Keep it well away from me mate....That is just a newer version of the one that took away my fingerprints in the 70s !!! I gave my lady strict instructions that she is to never let her hand stray past the safety guard while the slicer is running. I think one good difference between the consumer and commercial versions of the fingerprint removal device is the blade rotates at a much lower rpm and isn't the thin, razor sharp type found on commercial slicers. Suspect the most that would happen with our slicer is it would knaw a bit at your fingers, but you'd be able to pull your fingers back fast enough the damage would be minimal. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Fuckin' 'ell !!!! I have had a lovely Xmas here in the slums and am looking forward to a HiSo NYE at the Bayview.... but then along comes an asshole to shit in your festive porridge! I have just been tasked with collecting Temple donation envelopes but it is apparent that another neighbour has already collected them ... The same neighbour that has been round the back gambling all night!!! Khun Arthur Fowler methinks !!!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Pretty good live band on in Cheers tonight. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Good band in Woodstock too! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 58 minutes ago, boydeste said: Pretty good live band on in Cheers tonight. Oh, I asked where you were drinking Porter so looks like you may be around 94/88 area, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Horizondave said: Oh, I asked where you were drinking Porter so looks like you may be around 94/88 area, Yes, in Woodstock right now, but was in Cheers Bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, boydeste said: Yes, in Woodstock right now, but was in Cheers Bar. Really envious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Popular band here in the Food market. Thais going crazy. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Carabao who ever they are. Sound awesome! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, boydeste said: Popular band here in the Food market. Thais going crazy. That has got to be a really popular band, not seen it like that except on rare occasions when I lived there. Usually a sponsored night where only Chang or Leo can be sold. I have seen times when Thais have been kicked out for bringing their own booze in, the owner and his cronies like a walk around to check what is being consumed. Edit Just seen your next post, Carabao are big in Thailand. Named after the Philippine name for 'buffalo' been going for over 40 years. Massive in Thailand. 3 of the band studied in Philippines hence the name. Edited December 30, 2023 by Horizondave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) Wow, these guys can play. This is mental. Edited December 30, 2023 by boydeste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 1 minute ago, boydeste said: Wow, these guys can play. Been going since the 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: If you and everybody around you is safe and under cover (especially a tin roof!) I find heavy rainstorms quite therapeutic...Romantic even ... So do I. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 8 hours ago, boydeste said: Carabao who ever they are. Sound awesome! Good to see you scoping things out. Hoping to hit some of those joints in Feb. and/or Mar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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