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Thanks Pd. Yes, it worked. Great clip, both for the humour and the closing message. Thanks again.

I tried the link as well, Pd, and it was blocked too. Never mind.

Interesting duke. Thanks for posting. These videos cover quite a range of topics.

John, I've got absolutely no skills in photography so my opinion is very much a layman's one. The first shot is great, and while i enjoyed them all, shots 2 and 3 are next on my list.

I hope you'll keep posting. Thanks mate.

Thanks John. Haven't been back to Australia for almost 5 years (and that was in winter). Really enjoyed your post.

19 hours ago, BBB said:

Bareback is better.  It feels good. You don't AIDS if you are not gay.  

Yes it is; yes it does; and no comment  

Presuming you have to choose one option, I've reasoned it out and gone with B. 

Being a. a gambler, and b. relatively old, and c. because I do like kissing, there was only one option really.

Responses may be interesting.

True, but the poor bloke is obviously not the full quid. It was reported he'd had a nervous breakdown previously.

Great photos and stories SP. I'm enjoying your take on a different side of Thai life. And you're obviously enjoying it too. Best wishes to you both.

7 hours ago, seven said:

I think horse/dog racing should've been banned a long time ago. Bull fighting too. Wet markets too.

Seven, I respect your opinion on everything, and agree with you on most things. It's good that on LBR we can share opinions.

It's a tragedy for the horses, racing or just horses, with this latest disease. I see someone suggested covering the stables with netting to keep out the gnats; good luck with that. But I hope the situation can be resolved (quickly). 

The horse racing industry in Thailand, already suffering with the closure of one Bangkok track (leaving only fortnightly race-meetings at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club), and now completely shut down over the COVID-19 virus, has been dealt yet another blow with so many race-horses dying from this latest disease.

I don't want to be Captain Doom & Gloom, but I think it will be a huge task to put racing back on it's feet here. And of course we don't really know when it will be safe to even think of holding meetings again.

Before anyone rips into me about horse-racing over the major health crisis facing humans, look at the people who are now out of work, including trainers, jockeys, trackwork riders, stablehands, sellers of form-guides, printers of the guides, food and drink sellers at the tracks, track staff and the list goes on. Difficult times

Yes. My other half was asked about asking me for a "loan" of 25,000 baht. She had the sense to throw in the drop in the exchange rate, and that we simply couldn't do it. The "friend" wasn't too impressed - apparently all farangs have money (but not this one!)

I'm living in Thailand (Phitsanulok) but travel to Pattaya just now is not an option. I had booked to be there 6 April but obviously had to cancel. I must say Chaiyapoon Inn management was very understanding - we exchanged emails re the cancellation.

So, when will I be back in Pattaya? Couldn't give a date, but as soon as it's reasonably safe to go. I'm old; time gets away, and I want to make the most of whatever time I have left. I expect Pattaya will never be the same as before the virus, but I'd like to see for myself. Meanwhile LBR helps keep the dream alive.

Didn't know what to expect with the video, Pdogg, but better than a porn mag. And I haven't bought a mag for maybe 15 years. Blame the internet, like many other BMs.

1 minute ago, Woodie said:

New Zealand cheese!!.What is the world coming to???

It's the best there is, Woodie - you know that. Mainland cheese, tasty, and the Chesdale slices - they've kept me alive for a year or three.

Day One of emergency in sunny Phitsanulok today. Went to a big Tesco Lotus shopping centre in the city - temperature check at the entry; just about all the small stalls and kiosks closed up (even the True shop was closed), and in the Lotus area itself, all the homewares (fridges, TVs, etc) and all the shoe/shirt/ underwear bits were cordoned off.

Other than that the store was pretty normal, except some mongrels had bought up all the eggs - not even a cracked shell to be seen. Aah well, plenty of weet-bix, milk, bread and NZ cheese to see me through (and plenty of stuff for my other half to cook at home).

One last whinge - more than usual lazy Thais leaving the trolleys just anywhere in the car park, when there are places to park them. Three behind my car. Rant over, and I'm stocked up until next week. No road-blocks or police sighted on either trip. See how we survive the next few days, and shop again next Thursday.

Strong baht v Weak Aussie dollar. what I've seen today means I, for one, am not super rich. Not super poor either, I suppose, but heading down that soi.

Just now, markm said:

Svelt man has a good ring to it . A little more classy than the sp Monica lol 

I thought that too, and it's all down to you, markm. We might have to discuss it with the man himself sometime. From a safe distance though.

Yes all right bbg. Maybe I got carried away a bit - must be living in the wilderness area of Phitsanulok. I'd booked a trip down early next month, but who knows if it will happen? But if it does I'll be hoping to catch up with you and svelt man. Look after yourself too mate.

Svelt doesn't begin to describe him, but they do make a lovely couple Then AND now. 

I stay in the room with no window whenever I come down - I find it quite ok (to each his own, of course) and the bonus is no stairs. The Chaiyapoon Inn (Apartment) staff have always been great and while I'd probably look for an upgrade if I was staying longer, for 4 or 5 days I've no complaints at all.

I found this a reasonably good video. Thanks, duke.

1 hour ago, stoolpusher said:

And the Formula 1 is cancelled FFS , I was going to watch that  over the weekend 

Apart from any other pressures, maybe Lewis Hamilton's comments carried some weight.

Bad luck SP. You'll just have to watch the traffic in soi pothole instead.

I was going to post about one of my other passions, namely horse racing, but because of the corona virus situation, I see that the Royal Bangkok Sports Club has suspended racing until further notice. I presume this will apply to the other horse racing venues as well. Ah well, save up for the next punt when it starts up again. Here's a shot from my last visit to the races in Bangkok.

Talking with SP the other day got me thinking about things happening away from the bar scene, and boat racing came to mind. Not an all-year-round thing, but somewhere between June and September (from memory) and depending which province is holding the races. Here are some photos of the local racing in Wat Bot (Phitsanulok province) from last year. Quite exciting, especially with the Thai commentary.

3 hours ago, Pdoggg said:

It's playing for me in Thailand.

Yes. I just watched it (in Thailand) too. Full of humour but makes you think as well.