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I am bad for sometimes just asking questions or replying to the odd question posted by other members so thought I should again post my own little trip report as it has been a while since I did so......
 
Well the first part of this holiday started with an Eva air flight  from LHR to BKK and whilst the first meal on the flight wasn't so great I cant otherwise fault EVA, my frequency of trips with them to Thailand has now elevated me to  their "Silver" FF status and the benefits of using their Air Canada Lounge at Heathrow are well worth the loyalty in my opinion (and saved me a fortune against a few pints in the Young's bar in terminal two!).
 
This time I stayed at the Ambiance - Pattaya for my first 8 nights in a "Balcony Penthouse Suite", whilst effectively the "Balcony" is also the access corridor route and the definition of "Suite" for the room is questionable - more a fairly spacious room it was comfortable, clean and I would consider returning, the staff were very friendly and the one night I had dinner in their Lounge restaurant on the terrace was much better than I would have expected.   Obviously for the night life the location is perfect and saves to hassel of travling in and back again from the less central gay hotels, al, be it I missed the pool of some other options but explained below wasn't that relevant for me any way this time!
 
So far as the Pattaya  bars were concerned, bearing in mind my preference is for the more muscular ripped boys ...
A Bomb - appeared to have a fair number of boys, mainly more masculine but whilst I like this bar, the guys are often more my type and they are friendly the really slow turn around of boys on the stage is infuriating, one guy leaves and is replaced every music track change, and their tracks appear to last longer than the typical CD  so  at best it will take ages to understand the full selection potently  available ! X Boys - met with a previous friend from their who joined me as soon as I entered, but otherwise probably about 20 boys a mix of slimmer and some more well built, friendly and welcoming, so far as their show goes reasonably planned and entertaining. Dream Boys - probably about 20 boys but mainly think types and nothing for me A Cupied  - about 20 boys but very slim/twinkly so defiantly  not my type Funny Boys - a fair mix of about 20 boys but none really to my taste, however very  friendly and welcoming Toy Boys - very good, probably 30 boys and a good mix, very friendly helpful mamas an, was  only spoilt (but was entertaining) by an extremely drunk foreign guest! Boyz Boyz boyz - well I still think the best in Pattaya, probably 40 - 50 boys a lot with very good physiques! their external BBB show at 9pm sharp is still fun to watch, but be aware many of their boys don't turn up in time or even if they do they don't  participate, the selection in the bar is much better and for me their first of two shows on an evening at about 10.30 with some lovely sometimes not over muscled boys flexing is worth seeing! The mamassan /service  team at BBB are also the most friendly, but also for me it is a pleasure to leave the actual internal show and enjoy a few drinks on their terrace where often several other boys will,  if invited join you and a more "real" environment than in the go-go bar setup - all be it we should always remember where we are and the commercial side!  
My trip coincided with part of the preliminary heats for Mr Thailand at the Royal Garden shopping mall, a couple of boys from BBB were competing so was great fun to join them to support at the competition, all be it unfortunately neither got through  (judges error in my humble opinion!)
 
One afternoon I (with hindsight stupidly)  took walk beyond walking street through the boat yard area to the little light house on the headland, on my return a less than friendly dog decided to attack and bite me, initially a visit to a pharmacy who just provided some plasters and cream but on reading up on line further I realised a dog bite from a possibly wild dog in Thailand needs little more attention! I visited Pattaya City Hospital and was immediately advised to commence a series of Rabies vaccinations, the initial shot being the worst as from a very big needle and direct into the wound area! This may be common sense to many on the forum and perhaps in the UK we are now a bit protected but please be aware of the potential severity of ignoring such an incident, when I suggested to the doctor that I perhaps  wait to see if I develop any Rabies symptoms before starting a course of five vaccinations his response to me was extremely simple "you develop symptoms - then you will very soon after die!" - Needless to say I started the vaccination process & subsequently continued in Bangkok and will get my last two now I am back home in the UK.  Also worth mentioning if your unfortunate enough to experience this the Speeda  vaccination which is apparently new and made from horse serum  I received in Pattaya is not so readily available in Bangkok and they recommend at least for the first 3 of 5 injections you stay with the same product. Perhaps Just to avoid unfriendly dogs is probably our best bet!
 
Well after 8 days in Pattaya - and a  great time - all be it a lot less speed boat hire for my envisaged trips to Kho Larn and snorkelling  ( so at least a little financial saving I guess !) it was time to head up to Bangkok for a further 6 days -so if of interest I will update on my views on the bars, massage venues and other aspects in the next few days! 
 
 
 

I am bad for sometimes just asking questions or replying to the odd question posted by other members so thought I should again post my own little trip report as it has been a while since I did so......
 
Well the first part of this holiday started with an Eva air flight  from LHR to BKK and whilst the first meal on the flight wasn't so great I cant otherwise fault EVA, my frequency of trips with them to Thailand has now elevated me to  their "Silver" FF status and the benefits of using their Air Canada Lounge at Heathrow are well worth the loyalty in my opinion (and saved me a fortune against a few pints in the Young's bar in terminal two!).
 
This time I stayed at the Ambiance - Pattaya for my first 8 nights in a "Balcony Penthouse Suite", whilst effectively the "Balcony" is also the access corridor route and the definition of "Suite" for the room is questionable - more a fairly spacious room it was comfortable, clean and I would consider returning, the staff were very friendly and the one night I had dinner in their Lounge restaurant on the terrace was much better than I would have expected.   Obviously for the night life the location is perfect and saves to hassel of travling in and back again from the less central gay hotels, al, be it I missed the pool of some other options but explained below wasn't that relevant for me any way this time!
 
So far as the Pattaya  bars were concerned, bearing in mind my preference is for the more muscular ripped boys ...
A Bomb - appeared to have a fair number of boys, mainly more masculine but whilst I like this bar, the guys are often more my type and they are friendly the really slow turn around of boys on the stage is infuriating, one guy leaves and is replaced every music track change, and their tracks appear to last longer than the typical CD  so  at best it will take ages to understand the full selection potently  available ! X Boys - met with a previous friend from their who joined me as soon as I entered, but otherwise probably about 20 boys a mix of slimmer and some more well built, friendly and welcoming, so far as their show goes reasonably planned and entertaining. Dream Boys - probably about 20 boys but mainly think types and nothing for me A Cupied  - about 20 boys but very slim/twinkly so defiantly  not my type Funny Boys - a fair mix of about 20 boys but none really to my taste, however very  friendly and welcoming Toy Boys - very good, probably 30 boys and a good mix, very friendly helpful mamas an, was  only spoilt (but was entertaining) by an extremely drunk foreign guest! Boyz Boyz boyz - well I still think the best in Pattaya, probably 40 - 50 boys a lot with very good physiques! their external BBB show at 9pm sharp is still fun to watch, but be aware many of their boys don't turn up in time or even if they do they don't  participate, the selection in the bar is much better and for me their first of two shows on an evening at about 10.30 with some lovely sometimes not over muscled boys flexing is worth seeing! The mamassan /service  team at BBB are also the most friendly, but also for me it is a pleasure to leave the actual internal show and enjoy a few drinks on their terrace where often several other boys will,  if invited join you and a more "real" environment than in the go-go bar setup - all be it we should always remember where we are and the commercial side!  
My trip coincided with part of the preliminary heats for Mr Thailand at the Royal Garden shopping mall, a couple of boys from BBB were competing so was great fun to join them to support at the competition, all be it unfortunately neither got through  (judges error in my humble opinion!)
 
One afternoon I (with hindsight stupidly)  took walk beyond walking street through the boat yard area to the little light house on the headland, on my return a less than friendly dog decided to attack and bite me, initially a visit to a pharmacy who just provided some plasters and cream but on reading up on line further I realised a dog bite from a possibly wild dog in Thailand needs little more attention! I visited Pattaya City Hospital and was immediately advised to commence a series of Rabies vaccinations, the initial shot being the worst as from a very big needle and direct into the wound area! This may be common sense to many on the forum and perhaps in the UK we are now a bit protected but please be aware of the potential severity of ignoring such an incident, when I suggested to the doctor that I perhaps  wait to see if I develop any Rabies symptoms before starting a course of five vaccinations his response to me was extremely simple "you develop symptoms - then you will very soon after die!" - Needless to say I started the vaccination process & subsequently continued in Bangkok and will get my last two now I am back home in the UK.  Also worth mentioning if your unfortunate enough to experience this the Speeda  vaccination which is apparently new and made from horse serum  I received in Pattaya is not so readily available in Bangkok and they recommend at least for the first 3 of 5 injections you stay with the same product. Perhaps Just to avoid unfriendly dogs is probably our best bet!
 
Well after 8 days in Pattaya - and a  great time - all be it a lot less speed boat hire for my envisaged trips to Kho Larn and snorkelling  ( so at least a little financial saving I guess !) it was time to head up to Bangkok for a further 6 days -so if of interest I will update on my views on the bars, massage venues and other aspects in the next few days! 
 
 
 

I am bad for sometimes just asking questions or replying to the odd question posted by other members so thought I should again post my own little trip report as it has been a while since I did so......
 
Well the first part of this holiday started with an Eva air flight  from LHR to BKK and whilst the first meal on the flight wasn't so great I cant otherwise fault EVA, my frequency of trips with them to Thailand has now elevated me to  their "Silver" FF status and the benefits of using their Air Canada Lounge at Heathrow are well worth the loyalty in my opinion (and saved me a fortune against a few pints in the Young's bar in terminal two!).
 
This time I stayed at the Ambiance - Pattaya for my first 8 nights in a "Balcony Penthouse Suite", whilst effectively the "Balcony" is also the access corridor route and the definition of "Suite" for the room is questionable - more a fairly spacious room it was comfortable, clean and I would consider returning, the staff were very friendly and the one night I had dinner in their Lounge restaurant on the terrace was much better than I would have expected.   Obviously for the night life the location is perfect and saves to hassel of travling in and back again from the less central gay hotels, al, be it I missed the pool of some other options but explained below wasn't that relevant for me any way this time!
 
So far as the Pattaya  bars were concerned, bearing in mind my preference is for the more muscular ripped boys ...
A Bomb - appeared to have a fair number of boys, mainly more masculine but whilst I like this bar, the guys are often more my type and they are friendly the really slow turn around of boys on the stage is infuriating, one guy leaves and is replaced every music track change, and their tracks appear to last longer than the typical CD  so  at best it will take ages to understand the full selection potently  available ! X Boys - met with a previous friend from their who joined me as soon as I entered, but otherwise probably about 20 boys a mix of slimmer and some more well built, friendly and welcoming, so far as their show goes reasonably planned and entertaining. Dream Boys - probably about 20 boys but mainly think types and nothing for me A Cupied  - about 20 boys but very slim/twinkly so defiantly  not my type Funny Boys - a fair mix of about 20 boys but none really to my taste, however very  friendly and welcoming Toy Boys - very good, probably 30 boys and a good mix, very friendly helpful mamas an, was  only spoilt (but was entertaining) by an extremely drunk foreign guest! Boyz Boyz boyz - well I still think the best in Pattaya, probably 40 - 50 boys a lot with very good physiques! their external BBB show at 9pm sharp is still fun to watch, but be aware many of their boys don't turn up in time or even if they do they don't  participate, the selection in the bar is much better and for me their first of two shows on an evening at about 10.30 with some lovely sometimes not over muscled boys flexing is worth seeing! The mamassan /service  team at BBB are also the most friendly, but also for me it is a pleasure to leave the actual internal show and enjoy a few drinks on their terrace where often several other boys will,  if invited join you and a more "real" environment than in the go-go bar setup - all be it we should always remember where we are and the commercial side!  
My trip coincided with part of the preliminary heats for Mr Thailand at the Royal Garden shopping mall, a couple of boys from BBB were competing so was great fun to join them to support at the competition, all be it unfortunately neither got through  (judges error in my humble opinion!)
 
One afternoon I (with hindsight stupidly)  took walk beyond walking street through the boat yard area to the little light house on the headland, on my return a less than friendly dog decided to attack and bite me, initially a visit to a pharmacy who just provided some plasters and cream but on reading up on line further I realised a dog bite from a possibly wild dog in Thailand needs little more attention! I visited Pattaya City Hospital and was immediately advised to commence a series of Rabies vaccinations, the initial shot being the worst as from a very big needle and direct into the wound area! This may be common sense to many on the forum and perhaps in the UK we are now a bit protected but please be aware of the potential severity of ignoring such an incident, when I suggested to the doctor that I perhaps  wait to see if I develop any Rabies symptoms before starting a course of five vaccinations his response to me was extremely simple "you develop symptoms - then you will very soon after die!" - Needless to say I started the vaccination process & subsequently continued in Bangkok and will get my last two now I am back home in the UK.  Also worth mentioning if your unfortunate enough to experience this the Speeda  vaccination which is apparently new and made from horse serum  I received in Pattaya is not so readily available in Bangkok and they recommend at least for the first 3 of 5 injections you stay with the same product. Perhaps Just to avoid unfriendly dogs is probably our best bet!
 
Well after 8 days in Pattaya - and a  great time - all be it a lot less speed boat hire for my envisaged trips to Kho Larn and snorkelling  ( so at least a little financial saving I guess !) it was time to head up to Bangkok for a further 6 days -so if of interest I will update on my views on the bars, massage venues and other aspects in the next few days! 
 
 
 

I am bad for sometimes just asking questions or replying to the odd question posted by other members so thought I should again post my own little trip report as it has been a while since I did so......
 
Well the first part of this holiday started with an Eva air flight  from LHR to BKK and whilst the first meal on the flight wasn't so great I cant otherwise fault EVA, my frequency of trips with them to Thailand has now elevated me to  their "Silver" FF status and the benefits of using their Air Canada Lounge at Heathrow are well worth the loyalty in my opinion (and saved me a fortune against a few pints in the Young's bar in terminal two!).
 
This time I stayed at the Ambiance - Pattaya for my first 8 nights in a "Balcony Penthouse Suite", whilst effectively the "Balcony" is also the access corridor route and the definition of "Suite" for the room is questionable - more a fairly spacious room it was comfortable, clean and I would consider returning, the staff were very friendly and the one night I had dinner in their Lounge restaurant on the terrace was much better than I would have expected.   Obviously for the night life the location is perfect and saves to hassel of travling in and back again from the less central gay hotels, al, be it I missed the pool of some other options but explained below wasn't that relevant for me any way this time!
 
So far as the Pattaya  bars were concerned, bearing in mind my preference is for the more muscular ripped boys ...
A Bomb - appeared to have a fair number of boys, mainly more masculine but whilst I like this bar, the guys are often more my type and they are friendly the really slow turn around of boys on the stage is infuriating, one guy leaves and is replaced every music track change, and their tracks appear to last longer than the typical CD  so  at best it will take ages to understand the full selection potently  available ! X Boys - met with a previous friend from their who joined me as soon as I entered, but otherwise probably about 20 boys a mix of slimmer and some more well built, friendly and welcoming, so far as their show goes reasonably planned and entertaining. Dream Boys - probably about 20 boys but mainly think types and nothing for me A Cupied  - about 20 boys but very slim/twinkly so defiantly  not my type Funny Boys - a fair mix of about 20 boys but none really to my taste, however very  friendly and welcoming Toy Boys - very good, probably 30 boys and a good mix, very friendly helpful mamas an, was  only spoilt (but was entertaining) by an extremely drunk foreign guest! Boyz Boyz boyz - well I still think the best in Pattaya, probably 40 - 50 boys a lot with very good physiques! their external BBB show at 9pm sharp is still fun to watch, but be aware many of their boys don't turn up in time or even if they do they don't  participate, the selection in the bar is much better and for me their first of two shows on an evening at about 10.30 with some lovely sometimes not over muscled boys flexing is worth seeing! The mamassan /service  team at BBB are also the most friendly, but also for me it is a pleasure to leave the actual internal show and enjoy a few drinks on their terrace where often several other boys will,  if invited join you and a more "real" environment than in the go-go bar setup - all be it we should always remember where we are and the commercial side!  
My trip coincided with part of the preliminary heats for Mr Thailand at the Royal Garden shopping mall, a couple of boys from BBB were competing so was great fun to join them to support at the competition, all be it unfortunately neither got through  (judges error in my humble opinion!)
 
One afternoon I (with hindsight stupidly)  took walk beyond walking street through the boat yard area to the little light house on the headland, on my return a less than friendly dog decided to attack and bite me, initially a visit to a pharmacy who just provided some plasters and cream but on reading up on line further I realised a dog bite from a possibly wild dog in Thailand needs little more attention! I visited Pattaya City Hospital and was immediately advised to commence a series of Rabies vaccinations, the initial shot being the worst as from a very big needle and direct into the wound area! This may be common sense to many on the forum and perhaps in the UK we are now a bit protected but please be aware of the potential severity of ignoring such an incident, when I suggested to the doctor that I perhaps  wait to see if I develop any Rabies symptoms before starting a course of five vaccinations his response to me was extremely simple "you develop symptoms - then you will very soon after die!" - Needless to say I started the vaccination process & subsequently continued in Bangkok and will get my last two now I am back home in the UK.  Also worth mentioning if your unfortunate enough to experience this the Speeda  vaccination which is apparently new and made from horse serum  I received in Pattaya is not so readily available in Bangkok and they recommend at least for the first 3 of 5 injections you stay with the same product. Perhaps Just to avoid unfriendly dogs is probably our best bet!
 
Well after 8 days in Pattaya - and a  great time - all be it a lot less speed boat hire for my envisaged trips to Kho Larn and snorkelling  ( so at least a little financial saving I guess !) it was time to head up to Bangkok for a further 6 days -so if of interest I will update on my views on the bars, massage venues and other aspects in the next few days! 
 
 
 

That's true that all three : Super A, Nature Boys and Golden Cock are steps from Tawan and are charging 100-150 for drink but this is  limited alternative. While soda , cola or beer are the same , boys on offer are of  different type from  Tawan ones

I think this has been well covered here, but from my perspective whilst I would rather not buy the boy a drink at such an inflated price for a simple soda and as  many other posters have rightly pointed out your paying a fortune for a dash of soda, however when I first meet a boy in Tawan or wherever in any bar chances are I am enjoying a drink myself so if I buy the boy a drink the few minutes then spent in conversation and sussing out if this is someone I want to spend a lot longer with is surely worth a few hundred Bhat. If however I then decide he is not for me, which is much better then than having offed him, I simply thank him, small token tip for conversation and continue my search, this is surely better so perhaps money very well spent and worth the small price of the drink? If I know the guy from a previous visit then I simply confirm the "off" with the boy immediately  and the mamasan and there is no pressure to buy any drink!
 
Simple suggestion but if your in Boyz Boyz Boyx in Pattaya and you think you have found the boy of your dreams, invite him to join you for a drink outside the bar, let the waiter know and he will happily move your tab outside, drinks on the terrace are a lot cheaper, chances are the boy will probably select a beer instead of a dash of soda and gives you a much better chance to get to know him and often great fun with some of the other guys!

I think this has been well covered here, but from my perspective whilst I would rather not buy the boy a drink at such an inflated price for a simple soda and as  many other posters have rightly pointed out your paying a fortune for a dash of soda, however when I first meet a boy in Tawan or wherever in any bar chances are I am enjoying a drink myself so if I buy the boy a drink the few minutes then spent in conversation and sussing out if this is someone I want to spend a lot longer with is surely worth a few hundred Bhat. If however I then decide he is not for me, which is much better then than having offed him, I simply thank him, small token tip for conversation and continue my search, this is surely better so perhaps money very well spent and worth the small price of the drink? If I know the guy from a previous visit then I simply confirm the "off" with the boy immediately  and the mamasan and there is no pressure to buy any drink!
 
Simple suggestion but if your in Boyz Boyz Boyx in Pattaya and you think you have found the boy of your dreams, invite him to join you for a drink outside the bar, let the waiter know and he will happily move your tab outside, drinks on the terrace are a lot cheaper, chances are the boy will probably select a beer instead of a dash of soda and gives you a much better chance to get to know him and often great fun with some of the other guys!

I think this has been well covered here, but from my perspective whilst I would rather not buy the boy a drink at such an inflated price for a simple soda and as  many other posters have rightly pointed out your paying a fortune for a dash of soda, however when I first meet a boy in Tawan or wherever in any bar chances are I am enjoying a drink myself so if I buy the boy a drink the few minutes then spent in conversation and sussing out if this is someone I want to spend a lot longer with is surely worth a few hundred Bhat. If however I then decide he is not for me, which is much better then than having offed him, I simply thank him, small token tip for conversation and continue my search, this is surely better so perhaps money very well spent and worth the small price of the drink? If I know the guy from a previous visit then I simply confirm the "off" with the boy immediately  and the mamasan and there is no pressure to buy any drink!
 
Simple suggestion but if your in Boyz Boyz Boyx in Pattaya and you think you have found the boy of your dreams, invite him to join you for a drink outside the bar, let the waiter know and he will happily move your tab outside, drinks on the terrace are a lot cheaper, chances are the boy will probably select a beer instead of a dash of soda and gives you a much better chance to get to know him and often great fun with some of the other guys!

I have visited the Tawan Bar countless times over the last ten or so years and offed many boys some on a more regular basis and have never really been disappointed. The guys may not appeal to everyone that is personal taste (but then I wouldn't rate the bulk of the skinny kids on offer in the Pattaya Sunee area!) however there is normally a mixture of larger and I accept more mature older guys, some who are currently perhaps more heavy than real bodybuilder or past their peak of training  but with a fair percentage of much more defined and often younger guys down to some times boys in their early twenty's just getting into a bit of bodybuilding/fitness  who love to show of their ripped and developing physiques. The staff at Tawan are however always the most helpful and friendly of any of the Bangkok bars, with no element of the usual pushy "you want to off boy..." the "boys" are also probably the least pushy but engage as appropriate and recognise you. So in my view unless you are really into the more skinny/fem type boy that you will not find in Tawan well worth a look in the place!
Only my point of view but I will certainly be heading back on my next trip to Bangkok in March!

I have visited the Tawan Bar countless times over the last ten or so years and offed many boys some on a more regular basis and have never really been disappointed. The guys may not appeal to everyone that is personal taste (but then I wouldn't rate the bulk of the skinny kids on offer in the Pattaya Sunee area!) however there is normally a mixture of larger and I accept more mature older guys, some who are currently perhaps more heavy than real bodybuilder or past their peak of training  but with a fair percentage of much more defined and often younger guys down to some times boys in their early twenty's just getting into a bit of bodybuilding/fitness  who love to show of their ripped and developing physiques. The staff at Tawan are however always the most helpful and friendly of any of the Bangkok bars, with no element of the usual pushy "you want to off boy..." the "boys" are also probably the least pushy but engage as appropriate and recognise you. So in my view unless you are really into the more skinny/fem type boy that you will not find in Tawan well worth a look in the place!
Only my point of view but I will certainly be heading back on my next trip to Bangkok in March!

Hi Mate
I don't dispute anything that has been posted on this trail but do consider your options as there are quite a few........
Boystown hotels (le Café Royal which I have enjoyed many times, though before their more recent changes, Ambiance once and Copa which is new since I last stayed in that area have a great location on an evening, handy if you want to take a "new friend" back and I think despite some potential noise issues offer a lot but otherwise limited facilities.
Slightly further away though still in walking distance but  with very limited facilities other than good quality spacious rooms if you take the larger suites and friendly efficient service though cleaning etc is extra consider Mosaic Apartments, they are good value, the size and quality of the room excellent especially if you take a suite with balcony but still very affordable - especial compared to Boystown hotels!
Move a little further away, on my last few visits I stayed at Baan Souy, whilst a bit far to walk from Boys town you will have no difficulty with a motorbike taxi or Bhat bus, though the benefit in the day to me is it is also nearer to Jomtian beach, for a little more expense than a similar room in Boys town they offer excellent spacious rooms and the benefit of a fabulous pool area and a great team of staff! I stayed at Baan Souy several times over the last couple of years and would recommend it however I guess I fell out a little bit as it wound me up when they were clearly advertising their rates as tax inclusive which when the confirmation came through was not the case, eventually they accepted their  error and their website was corrected but left a nasty taste with me!  
I am trying the new Samsuk Guest house by the sauna on my next visit and happy to update following that but check out their website looks worth consideration?
Hope that helps!
 

Hi Guys
Thank you for all your great advise on this question....
In addition to fair value for money and no issue with joiners, guess I also fancied a change, I emailed the Pinnacle ref joiners and their response was to the effect if I booked a double and my guest arrived and checked in/registered at the same time with me then fine, otherwise THB 550 - It is not so much the cost (all be it does influence me!) more the agro and embarrassment so I declined to make a reservation. I am going to try the Malaysia and have booked a Premium room with balcony in their new wing at THB 1,700 - similar to what I can pay at the Rose, for I expect a much larger room and with balcony and a fair bit less than Tarntawan, Place.
 
I will let you know how I get on!