stoolpusher

59 minutes ago, Rom said:

Sorry but I will not allow misinformation about my idol James Bond. who is unequivocally a Britt of Scottish lineage.   What most people don't know is that he was born in ... GERMANY !

In You Only Live Twice (1964), Bond fakes his own death, and M writes him an obituary that mentions the names and nationalities of his parents:  Andrew Bond, a Scottish man (like Connery!) and Monique Delacroix a Swiss national — adding to the spy's international flair.  His Scottish ancestry is confirmed in a couple subsequent Bond movies, namely Skyfall.

In 1973 an Authorized Biography of 007 was published and fans discovered that James Bond was born in Wattenscheid/Bochum near Essen, in the Ruhr region of Germany on November 11, 1920 as is father was stationed there following WWI... 

There is no connection between Bond and Australia and none of the movies' scenes took place there.  The only connection perhaps was aussie actor George Lazenby who starred in 1, and only 1!, Bond movie...

Hope this helps

I was referring to the actors origin , why because I can . With the new world and its politically correct shit who will be the next J Bond .Probably a half staved black woman from Ethiopia called Kevin with no teeth 

5 hours ago, Rom said:

That would be a direct contradiction of everything Ian Fleming wrote in his books about James Bond being given that name at birth by his scotsman father Andrew Bond and a swiss mother, as reiterated in the Skyfall movie that has Bond going back to his childhood house (Skyfall Lodge).

I don't see how they are going to resurrect him, but in Skyfall Bond is asked "Where the hell have you been?" upon reappearing one night in a darkened alley. "Enjoying death," he replies. "Everybody needs a hobby." "What's yours?" "Resurrection."

One clever way out would be for his little girl to become MI6 and the line would become: The Name is Bond, Mathilde Bond... Not quite the same ring to it, but would take care of this political correctness obsession with Bond NO LONGER being a white man... the black 007 chic in No Time To Die is thus a possibility.  Personally, if Bond has to be diversityfied I'd rather see him cast as a tranny:  The name is Bond, Jamesina LaDiva Bond.

So far he has been Scottish,  Australian,  English all from the same parents, they are clever. 

I would like to see when the new Bond starts that they do short story about him taking over from the retired bond that the name he is given " James Bond "  comes with the 007 number 

Australian ( English) would be fine mate .

I am a huge Bond fan too, but I have never thought of Craig as Bond although he does play a very good action hero, he just doesn't seem swarve to be Bond . I think that British guy who played Bat- and who was in Man from Uncle a couple of years back.

44 minutes ago, Rom said:

I can tell by the tone of the responses so far that I hit a nerve with the BMs who posted, which was not my intention.  Nor was it to generalize to every single expat case... Apologies if my line of reasoning and drafting disturbed you.

I think it's a known FACT to the point of stereotype that many (NOT ALL) farangs get carried away/ duped into acquiring assets in Thailand in the name of their Thai lovers, houses in Issaan being the most stereotypical and costly such asset.   While in some cases the couple may live happily ever after in those homes, in some other cases that end with separation it will be impossible for the farang to legally recover any of the money he spent on the house.  The end result from a NATIONAL ACCOUNTING POV is that a a sizable income transfer (the house value) will accrue in favor of Thailand, which was what I was trying to compare to the potential income inflows from the wealthier farangs targeted by the new visas.  To the extent that such wealthier farangs are presumably more educated, they would be less likely to enter into relationships with rural uneducated Issaan ladies resulting in a NET loss in income inflow to Tailand from not building and gifting the proverbial houses.  On the other hand, the new Visa farangs may enter into relationships with urban more educated Thai partners, which will also be costly if they end with separation.

In starting this thread I was counterweighing my own argument (and the Thai authorities apparent stance) that richer, more educated farangs are a no-brainer over the traditional "sexpats-on-a-budget".  Notwithstanding my caveat about the houses in Issaan, I still think that's the case. 

I am probably the odd one out in all this , This house I have built up here is in my name  same as the car , bike , tractor and equipment.  The farm land I will never own, I knew about the land way before deciding to move here . I know other expats that have made the same move as me up here and have all done the same thing. 

  Lazy people take the easy way out.... cut and run 

I am so happy I have made the move up here with only one regret. 

Because of covid I did not get to travel back to Australia to see my Dad in his last days and not get to attend his funeral. 

  With savings ( no monthly pension) and investments here and Australia, I will never get to spend all .The money I have spent to set myself up by buying some farms and equipment ( soon to purchase another) and my house, was all up to me . 

     People are so quick to judge before knowing the facts with some jealousy thrown in the mix , we are not all the same . Most fail from stupidity or are easily lead astray .

    If I didn't have Dao before moving to Thailand I would still be far away from the beaches and glamour of Thailand,  farms and jungle are way more nicer to live than a shoebox with someone living right on your doorstep and all you have to look at is another Condo or high rise. 

80 's music 

Fenton , you come up with some funny shit

6 hours ago, Fenton said:

The new soi 6 in waiting :-).

Not only  soi 6 , I think mini walking street  as well .It's the ideal location and so easy to close it down for traffic from 7.00 PM 

5 hours ago, Fenton said:

Lets festoon this thread with pics.

An update on these girls :  LinPing  ( in red ) has been at the shop right through covid and is a really great girl ,I am so happy to have her on staff . Som ( in black ) will return for sure . Lisa in the background is now freelance so no idea what she is up to

1 hour ago, blind boy grunt said:

for god's sake Rom, you have just posted a locked topic About...wait for it.... Kendo and of course LBP. Can't you just forget about both of them? just for a while?

speaking for myself i didn't join this forum to be constantly pestered with either of the two aforementioned.

look.. if you want to induct Kendo into your legends thing... just feckin' do it and shut up about the prick.

That deserves a like from me grunt

I do prefer the FYC version,  much better the Elvis. 

Not really a song about ladyboys but if you listen to the words carefully I think the song relates to most of us .  Suspicious Minds by the Fine Young Canibals.

6 hours ago, duke007 said:

I've just reached 'Rear Admiral' status, what are they trying to say? 

Is your ship full of seamen  ? 

They look so happy standing up there 

A bit of a follow up on Pdoggg's thread  about mango trees.

   Here in my little community we all have a small bit of land around the house and most homes I pass during the day are the same so they are all growing something to eat. 

  In our garden we have 4 types of chilly ( some you have to pick with gloves on ) , papaya,  lemon grass ,galangal ( Ginger family) banana, mango there are two common types from the same tree , green mango is eaten with  chilly and yellow is eaten as is and very sweet , Jack and passion fruit, mint , lemon ,basil and sweet basil , small eggplant ( about snooker ball size ) onion,  garlic and of course bamboo. Most Thai dishes have 80% of these types of vegetables in them , some you can eat and some are only for flavour . All are eaten with home grown rice and any meat source they can find : pork , chicken, fish , frog , rat , bird and snake.

 Here are a few pics of some of the products..

In photo order. Banana, galangal, papaya , basil , lemon grass , eggplant  , chilly , sweet basil. 

Out here in the country there are many fruit crops  grown and vendors drive from house to house on a daily basis selly the freshest seasonal fruits , most of witch are from farmers growing a few trees on the farm. I have not see mango , Jack fruit plantations here as most farms have a few trees, 

   On our farm as a side line ( mainly for family and friends ) we grow lychees,  banana,  mango ,Jake fruit,  melon , snake been and many other food other vegetables including a few different chilly. 

   This being a very old farming community there it not much produce that is bought,  mostly grown at home.

  If the land is not farm land then its jungle and there are so many eatable plants to be gathered. 

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Thanks Big T

  We are about 6 weeks or so away from the start of rice harvest time and I have decided not to buy a harvester this year because right across Thailand this year will not be a bumper crop like last year. I don't know if it's the rainy season or lack of in parts of the country,  I have spoken to many of the locals here and the all say every 3 years or so the crops aren't as good and of course the price will go down as well because of the quality .

     I do feel sorry for all farmers in Thailand,  they do it tough in a good year so hopefully they will survive. It's just a hobby for me .  when starting the farm I was happy to cover cost and have done so far and having my savings from Australia ( and other investments) the pressure is off me but unfortunately the locals only have the farm income and a bit of cash from their kids working in the cities.  It sure has been an eye opener for me but I am glad to have made the move and will continue to farm . 

Looks like there is a bit to see early morning on beach Rd,  with many girls trying to keep fit .I will have to go for a look next time in town 

  I have  a long list of old staff and many new girls want to come back when Zaza is back in full swing .At the moment of course there just just isn't customers on the ground,  although I am getting constant emails and calls from guys still interested in visiting so I just hope  all businesses are back on track soon.

  Like all bars and massage shops ,I was concerned when most staff had to go home and I didn't think they would return ( understandably  ) , I have lost two staff but all the rest are coming back soon. 

  I wish all businesses the best in the slow recovery as things slowly come together 

I suppose with most expats either registered or have had the first jab and booked in for the second,  there is obviously only a limited number of Pfizer jabs available.  I know Cobber32 is still waiting for the email to say , see you next Tuesday. Where as I have have had my first so they must be doing the roll-out using Provences 

I only played a little bit of chess with my Dad , never really got into it but it did make my Dad happy when we used to play .