TTChang

Sorry about the Christmas message guys, but at least I wasn't as rough as Tomcat. Donnny? yes, I have a vague recollection of some monger of ill repute by that name ...

Sorry to miss you this trip, Tomcat. I'm downunder .... (although I suppose I'm usually that in Bangkok too!! ) See you at Christmas? Hope you are not sullying one of my many mia noi. On second thoughts, I inherited most of them from you, my Chief Scout. Enjoy!

Obsession has been opening afternoons, with a volunteer workforce, but very little business cos no-one knows about it. Kee of Cascade told me last night that her bar is to open at 5pm from this week. And any ladyboys not turning up would be cut 1000 baht. This should be interesting. Looking forward to sitting in Big Dogs for the rush of sleepy LBs at 4.45pm!!!

After a quick exit from UK I was at my first GOTC. Quite excellent event, and enjoyed meeting some guys I've not seen for a while and some new BMs. Congrats to Lita & Karl, DT & SiamSam

Overall drive-thru sleeziness, you say DC? Sounds like my sort of place! I miss Triple X bar Glad you have rediscovered the pleasures of SF SiamSam. Good to see it back on the map. Will probably pop in for some slalom practice next time I'm in town.

Exactly. My contribution was intended more as a put-down for me, than for the two starlets mentioned. My goal is not to waste my time on those who need to be charmed!!

Nikki & Will have a lot in common. Total disdain (derision?) when TTChang makes any hint of an approach. Oh well, I'm probably 30 years too old. Is Lanny still about? - she makes me feel 30 years younger

LOL very true - anor great photo BB. That's why I dont spend much time in my UK local ..

I've always used Mr T Taxi. Mostly the service is great, as is the price of 1000 baht all in for motorway transfer (to/from Airport or Central Bangkok). Mr T's own drivers are fine - speedy, but not manic - and his vehicles very good. i usually tip them if I've had a restful journey (ie they drive like I do!) But occasionally they use a freelance driver & car (who happens to be in Pattaya). Or in Bangkok use a contact they know, if they havent got a car in the capital at the appointed time. This is where the problems arise - with drivers trying to make 120+ baht by avoiding tolls if they can, or just being poor drivers, or have inferior vehicles. On one transfer a year ago, I had an old Volvo Limo (typical hotel car) pick me up in Pattaya. The driver made an excuse about traffic, so he could detour through Chonburi. Kept tailgating vans, buses etc. Then crashed into a pickup truck on the dual carriageway Fortunately I was wearing seatbelt, and no-one hurt. Of course, the Thai driver insisted it wasnt his fault (never is in LOS) because the truck stopped 'too quickly'! MrT sent out a replacement van from Pattaya, to collect me. When he arrived the second driver asked: 'Why did he go this way to Bangkok?' ..... Exactly. On another occasion a female driver in Bangkok ("no, I not work Mr T. I friend of he") decided to avoid the toll booth in Sukhumvit to get on tollway down at Petchaburi Road. Took 50 minutes to get to the tollway, we got stuck in traffic! Really there is no way of knowing in advance about these. Booking ahead should help, to get into their normal schedules, but no guarantee. I may try one of the others next time. I too stopped using Apple, after being charged more than the originally quoted price.

I am wishing Darkside every success. As I did when I sat down with Fatcat for a drink before Christmas, with the hope that both Guess & Darkside would do well in 2013. Little did we know what was about to unfold up the road! Chris & I share the view that inter-bar drama is a waste of energy and to be avoided. It can be fuelled by promoters of any bar bringing their personal agendas on the forums, or false stories being spread (for whatever reason). Inevitably a new bar needs to get its staff from somewhere, so there may be a few niggles, but I think the LB perv community should stay united to a common cause (our enjoyment!) When I get back to LOS, I may need a new bar to drink in. I know that I will be well received by the large LB with the pink shirt (Fatcat!) And Big May ....

Glad to hear of your re-found 'versatility' DK. Have a great trip!

My assumption is that Mint is now a bottom - as she has had SRS recently (or so she told me)

Very best wishes for Christmas from Bangkok (party city), to all those in party town. And especially to all those other BMs freezing their whatsits off, getting flooded, or just bored witless with turkey leftovers & festive TV. Enjoy

Agoda's agreement with hotels is that hotels wont undercut Agoda through direct bookings. But they can find ways! eg by offering free wifi to direct bookers, but not to Agoda customers. Or doing a 'corporate' rate I have used Latestays. It is a very user-friendly way of checking availability / prices and it occasionally has some very good deals.

Think I will enjoy my last few hours on Dec 21