Pdoggg Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, seven said: Ive heard that each new 7/11 store , will have their own exclusive stamp promotion. Meaning you need to visit each and every new store in order take part of the campaign. Like Pokemon Go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind boy grunt Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 8 hours ago, seven said: Ok, thanks. Yeah, we need more 7/11 stores now. Don't take my word for it, but Ive heard that each new 7/11 store , will have their own exclusive stamp promotion. Meaning you need to visit each and every new store in order take part of the campaign. wow! great! that would be like a free paid holiday....PD...get the itinerary planned... Quinn...we need a map too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 2 hours ago, blind boy grunt said: we need a map too! As a matter of fact DC has already printed out a map, copies to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 He'll probably have pinpointed all the pie shops as well. ! 5555 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Meanwhile in the Utah Desert .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind boy grunt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 about time this topic had a bump.. and 7-11 have provided just the right opportunity in these dark doom-laden days.... it's christmas! so here's the exciting stuff... hold on to your hats...... a new festive coffee cup now in 7-11 stores! they even have a pic of santa on them.. [or it could be Quinn maybe] and even better... they have a little gift tag on the back where you can write a message and send it to your love... i'm sending one to Annabelle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Is that it? The exciting news ? I realise you made an effort by bringing your camera and take a pic, much appreciated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterH Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 The stamps ended yesterday yes? I cashed in 347b on monday lol.. took the girls 45mins to count them and be happy their count was correct lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Just now, ChesterH said: 347b Don't spend it all in one go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind boy grunt Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, ChesterH said: The stamps ended yesterday yes? I cashed in 347b on monday lol.. took the girls 45mins to count them and be happy their count was correct lol you missed half of the fun Chester. You didn't stick them in the little book did you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind boy grunt Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 oh well, it just goes to show that even when things are moving along nicely, something can always happen to cause disappointment and consternation. It seems that life truly is not always a bed of roses. Yesterday was one of those days. Things had been going along swimmingly for some time, me finding a 3 storey 7-11 and Pdoggg having a new big store opening near him. How wonderful life was. so Grunt! what has happened? i hear you all gasp with concern. Well i'll tell you, but please no PMs filled with sorrow and sympathy, it will take time but we will recover no doubt. I met up with a certain moderator yesterday, but to preserve privacy i won't give you his name, i can tell you though that it wasn't the mod who lives in Ireland and wears XXXL size shirts nowadays {ha! i bet you thought we had all forgotten about that BB!] anyway, that certain mod who is not Irish and myself had a coffee from the new Santa cups on the 2nd floor of the 3 storey 7-11. Wonderful, life was replete. To make the day even more exciting, we decided to mosey along the beach to the new store in pratumnak. so, there we moseyed to find that the store has a new wonderful coffee machine with all the bells and whistles.. honestly it looked like a command console that has been designed for the moon-rocket that a certain Thai minister has announced recently will orbit the moon in 7 years time. Maybe sooner if they can obtain a strong-enough rubber band. If it crashes into the moon they can always blame brake failure. but i digress... none of the staff knew how to work the damn thing, i'm not having a go at them by the way. I doubt that Bill Gates could have worked it either. We waited so long for the damn coffee that we actually took turns to stand in the queue. I kid you not. eventually we got the drink to find.... it wasn't in the new cups! it was in the old design cups... can you believe that!? so, don't worry about all the shit that is happening throughout the world... shit happens here too. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTel Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, blind boy grunt said: it wasn't in the new cups! it was in the old design cups... can you believe that!? You have me smiling here BBG great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 The 7-11 stores are a good investment, a mate of mine ( who was banned from the other forum because they thought he was me ) that lives in Udon has just bought his 4th 7-11 and says they are a really good franchise to be in and way cheaper and less hassle than MacDonald's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 36 minutes ago, blind boy grunt said: there we moseyed to find that the store has a new wonderful coffee machine with all the bells and whistles.. honestly it looked like a command console that has been designed for the moon-rocket that a certain Thai minister has announced recently will orbit the moon in 7 years time. Maybe sooner if they can obtain a strong-enough rubber band. I agree what you are saying about coffee thingy, BBG they do look scary and all the noises they make ,I will just stick to the instant 3 in 1 I have of a morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdoggg Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, stoolpusher said: 7-11 and says they are a really good franchise Does a 7/11 franchisee have any protection against another 7/11 opening nearby? I see many 7/11's close to one another and wonder if they have common ownership or perhaps are company owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoolpusher Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 No unfortunately, as with any franchise there are strict rules on what you sell and for how much but John ( handbag on the other forum) did say he is very happy investing in them . He can do things a bit easier than us because he is a Thai but worked in the states for many years . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 11 hours ago, blind boy grunt said: so Grunt! what has happened? i hear you all gasp with concern. Well i'll tell you, but please no PMs filled with sorrow and sympathy, it will take time but we will recover no doubt. Traumatic indeed. I know the stress and commitments expats have and how extremely busy you boys are. Dixon is busier than ever, why we haven’t heard from him in weeks. I’m afraid the stamps got the best of him. Please try to relax and maybe find a day off during the holidays. I wish you, your friend the mod and all other board members a peaceful holiday season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulci Gorgon Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Amazing thread. I was given stamps during my last trip in Thailand instead of half baht and quarter baht coins. I had gotten used to refuse little money like this. Now I can see that expats struggle to keep these stamps and value them. On the other hand, sex tourists are called cheap charlies when reluctant to throw 500 and 1,000 baht bills through the window. Even without Thai people, Thailand is an amazing country. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind boy grunt Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 7 hours ago, seven said: Please try to relax and maybe find a day off during the holidays. Happy Jeez day to you too Seven, and all. but a day off?... some of us have had 10-15 years off! maybe i'll try to find a hobby soon..... i know what! i'll learn all about C/W music! that could lead to a jumping off balconies hobby.... happy jeez day Q-Guy..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind boy grunt Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 okay then! to be a bit more positive after the coffee events of 2 days back... Quinn and Chester may recall me questioning how you make batter [if anyone i.e Americans don't know what this is , it's a crispy flour and milk coating for fish, chicken etc] here's the rub... all this cooking stuff is a tad complicated for me... i even asked a Londoner too. And he had the nerve to suggest breadcrumbs as an alternative, which just goes to show that londoners are a bit soft and poofterish sometimes... but never mind, because i have just been to 7-11 and what did i find? packs of batter on sale at 12 baht each! my faith in 7-11 and humanity itself is restored... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdoggg Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 10 hours ago, seven said: Dixon is busier than ever And apparently Quinn and Chester are also busy; all missing the first LBR 7/11 crawl which started at the 7/11 30 metres down Dongtan from the long time 7/11 at the curve where Thappraya Road becomes Jomty Beach Road. This 7/11 has seating on three stories overlooking the sea and a free hong nam. 21 hours ago, blind boy grunt said: we decided to mosey along the beach to the new store in pratumnak. Only 2 weeks old, there are about 8 tables outside on the terrace. Beer and coffee 65% cheaper than the fancy joint across the soi. In some ways this place reminds me of the Pattaya Beer Garden except the beer is even cheaper. I don't seek out the cheapest places as ambiance counts but when the best place is the cheapest then it's a no brainer. I clocked a cute ladyboy behind the counter. She's rather tall so I instinctively checked for her Adam's Apple. 21 hours ago, blind boy grunt said: orbit the moon in 7 years time The ladyboy said forget the orbit and instead said she would like to lick the rings of Uranus! 21 hours ago, blind boy grunt said: We waited so long for the damn coffee that we actually took turns to stand in the queue He obviously must have a fake barista certification. The latte was delicious but 35 baht. The Grunt informs me his local has the same latte for just 25 baht which is 10 stamps or 40 quarter satangs cheaper. But I guess you pay for the view. 21 hours ago, blind boy grunt said: it wasn't in the new cups! It wasn't Christmas cups with Santa bellowing Ho Ho Ho which would bring all the bargirls running to feel Santa's tumescent tool while sitting on his lap. But it was red and sure looked like Christmas to me though truth be told I don't think there were 3 wise men or a virgin to be found. Here's a pic because you weren't really there unless you post it on Fecebook or other social media. 6 hours ago, P&G said: expats struggle to keep these stamps and value them. On the other hand, sex tourists are called cheap charlies when reluctant to throw 500 and 1,000 baht bills through the window. Value For Money Guy is more PC but in Forumland there's lots of fake news to promote various agendas. Not a struggle for me to stick to my budget as I don't desire farang food, nights out drinking are the exception rather than the rule, and I prefer a peaceful, quiet life. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Pdoggg said: the first LBR 7/11 crawl You can't expect expats to drop everything they're doing and go drink coffee. They need planning, so perhaps you could announce the next crawl at least 2 weeks ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSumGai Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I miss the 7s entry chime if I could I'd make it my phone ring tone :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke007 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, JustSumGai said: I miss the 7s entry chime if I could I'd make it my phone ring tone :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke007 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I know from experience that this particular 7/11 girl has a very nice 'surprise' indeed , sod the stamps 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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