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I know how they do it. I've seen them do it. They push their "equipment" down and back as far as they can before putting on their briefs. I don't know how on earth they can be comfortable that way, but that's what they do.

"People say I'm gross, blue, and a dirty old man. I'm here to tell you that's a lot of shit! I say shit and I say fuck only for one reason . . . people do. If you ain't never fucked, shiiiit. And if you ain't never shit, fuck!" - Redd Foxx

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No lumpfish caviar? I don't know how I'll manage to survive . . .

"I tell you, with my doctor, I don't get no respect. I told him, 'I swallowed a whole bottle of sleeping pills!' He told me to have a few drinks and get some rest." - Rodney Dangerfield http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FPv2toi5og

I think in some respects many people have, to varying degrees, more than one person inside. Lady-boys are obviously much more inclined to physically express it. But I don't see any reason to refer to a lady-boy in the plural. Also, I know many lady-boys who are tops. "I feel so sorry for bisexuals. What a terrible curse that must be. What a way to have to live your life. Can you imagine wanting to fuck everyone you meet?" - George Carlin

That's a very good question. Most likely I would try to avoid the pronoun at all. I would probably try to say, "This is 'Alice', my old friend." However, under circumstances like that, knowing that the lady-boy would most likely wish to be referred to in the feminine, if I couldn't come up with a different way to say it, out of courtesy I think I would disregard my own discomfort and use the feminine.

I agree, and I would do so when addressing someone directly, out of courtesy. It is a different matter when simply referring to someone. I know most people feel differently from the way I feel about it, but no matter how someone is dressed or has redone his body, if he was born male, to me it's "he" and "him". I'm simply not comfortable referring to someone I know is biologically male as "she". Most of the time when I'm speaking directly to someone, it's "you". I can't think of many instances when it would be anything else. Even in Thai, there isn't much gender associated with it when speaking directly to someone. Even the formal "khun" is a word used for both males and females.

This evening a group of friends went to Ole. The Wednesday night buffet is essentially the same. As a matter of fact they have a few new offerings, but nearly all of it is the same as it has always been, including that fantastic ham that so many say is the best in town. The price is also the same, 240 baht. I met the new owner, a very personable Swiss gentleman named Ozzie. He said he is quite pleased to keep the buffet going. He had included several new additions to his regular menu as well and intends to add more as time goes on. This low season is about the lowest I've ever witnessed in Pattaya, but the Wednesday night buffet at Ole always draws a crowd. There were plenty of customers this evening. By the way, in honor of Her Majesty, the Queen's birthday, a national holiday in Thailand, the banks and most of the bars were closed this evening. Regarding the bars, it is my understanding they were not under orders to close. They were closed voluntarily.

Interesting you would come up with that kind of comment considering you're participating in this thread too. I never refer to the lady-boys as "she." I've never been comfortable with that. I always refer to people by the gender they were at birth, although I've never figured out how I would refer to a hermaphrodite.

And I'm sure no difficulty in finding those who would volunteer to be scoutmasters . . .

My first thought is "huh"? I'm not following your logic. I don't understand what you mean. For example, if a lady-boy has been taking hormones, or whatever it is they do for breast enlargement, or has had breast implant surgery, what's the plural part? If you are correct, what would the word be? "Look, there goes a lady-boys." "Look, there goes a ladies-boy." "Look, there goes a ladies-boys."

That's quite an enigmtic enema . . .

My line is bigger . . .

As badly as we all feel, it is even more sad for many of us. Allen was to have been released from the hospital, move into a new condo in Jomtien Complex, and there was even to be a party for him and his friends this Friday afternoon. Those of us who were told about the party received the news about it only this morning. Based on getting that kind of news I thought he was improving. Now to hear that Allen died only a few hours later is coming as a very sad shock. Allen did so much for the gay community. His passing is a terrible loss. I suppose the usual cliché is the one about being glad his suffering is over. But that doesn't help very much. Goodbye Allen. I and many others are going to miss you more than can be said. You will not be forgotten and your legacy continues via the Weekly Reports. I also think both Travelerjim and PattayaMale deserve great recognition for having constantly been there for Allen over these last terrible weeks. I'm sure they're feeling a great personal loss. I spoke briefly with Ken, Allen's Thai boyfriend and owner of the Little Mango restaurant just outside of Sunee Plaza. Ken is holding up as well as can be expected. He said, "Half my heart hurt so much, but half my heart happy Allen not have to have pain more." Allen had been released from the hospital and was very happy and excited about his new surroundings at Jomtien Complex. It was exactly where he wanted to be and he was truly pleased right up until his final moments. Early this afternoon he took a turn for the worse and was taken by ambulance back to the hospital. He passed away in ICU. Allen's family and the USA Embassy have been informed. At this point nobody can be certain of the funeral arrangements, but from what I understand he will be cremated at Wat Chai. Once arrangements are known we will, of course, post them here.

Fountainhall's versions may be the accurate ones, but I sure like lvdkeyes' versions much better. Something I've always wondered about is "enema." I don't wonder about the word. I wonder about how it came to be. Somebody had to think of that. And then, somebody had to be the first person to voluntarily allow a lot of water to be squirted up his ass. I don't know how that came about, but some interesting pictures certainly come to mind . . .

I think so. That's what I do. That filter on the ADSL line allows you to use the telephone line normally while also using the Internet. I pay TOT a flat rate of 139.10 baht per month. I don't even have a telephone attached to my land line anymore. It attaches directly to my computer. Of course, the charge increases if I use that line to send out faxes. That's the only thing, other than the Internet, that I even use the land line for, and that's only once or twice a year at the most. For me, what needs to be faxed can also be sent by Email attachment, so it's quite rare for me to need to send faxes at all.

Consider it added. And another item for the list is the airport buses. Considering the number of international flights that arrive and depart in the middle of the night, why do the buses stop running in the early evening? Are they afraid to come out to play in the dark or something? I don't get that one either. Maybe certain members of the local constabulary ought to start running a bus service. That way more potential shoplifting scam victims can be brought in. They could call it the "Extortion Express." As for the effectiveness of this crackdown, why does the phrase, "Yeah, right!" come to mind?

The following appears in the BANGKOK POST: _____ Taxi Cheats, Fake Tour Guides Targeted Writer: AMORNRAT MAHITTHIROOK Published: 10/08/2009 Unregistered tour guides and taxis are facing fines of 2,000 baht and/or a year in jail as part of Suvarnabhumi airport's new get tough policy. The taxi cheats and illegal tour guides followed when Bangkok International Airport moved from Don Mueang to Suvarnabhumi three years ago. There have been attempts to flush them out but they just keep coming back. Airports of Thailand Plc chairman Piyaphan Champasut said yesterday a subcommittee on transport control at the airport had been set up in May to enforce suppression measures on illegal tour guides and taxis. The subcommittee is chaired by Land Transport Department director-general Chairat Sanugansue. A special operation unit will work on the ground to ensure the crackdown is effective. It will also enforce measures such as zoning and parking time limits. Mr Piyaphan yesterday met the Tourist Police Bureau and the Department of Land Transport to discuss the problems at the airport. The airport was declared a controlled area for tour guides and taxis in 2006. Mr Piyaphan said scores of illegal tour guides and taxi drivers were arrested and fined, but they simply came back. The airport will now strengthen the measures. Unregistered tour guides and taxis could be fined 2,000 baht and face up to a year in prison. The punishment would be heavier if they adopt an aggressive sales pitch or engage in physical abuse, and if they operate at night. They can be jailed for up to five years and fined up to 10,000 baht. Mr Piyaphan was confident the stricter measures would start to show results in the next two months. Assessments would be made every 15 days to see if they were working.

I'm fascinated by those. I never knew any of them. I love this kind of stuff.

Unfortunately, that kind of story is not uncommon. I realize that when you're in Thailand on a holiday you really don't have time to get to know someone before taking him on trips, taking him off for days at a time, etc. It's a risk and everyone has to decide whether to take the risk. Sometimes it's fantastic and sometimes it's a disaster. If I found myself in your situation, I probably would have given him bus fare back to Pattaya and would have told him to go stay with his family until he wants to go back. I definitely would have gotten out of that situation somehow. You certainly didn't come to Thailand to end up spending a lot of time and money on a drunk and having him ruin your holiday for you. Your story is actually quite mild compared to many I've heard over the years. But many people who find themselves in a similar situation and are new to Thailand just don't know how to handle that kind of situation and don't really know what to do. I think your story probably will help out a lot of "newbies."

On this one I got 877 download, 238 upload On this one I got 876 download, 359 upload 2:05pm, Thailand time As for MaxNet's service, it's somewhere between fair and good, in my opinion. I don't have too many problems, but when I do usually a phone call to them takes care of it. There may have to be a few calls back and forth, but they do call back and try to get problems taken care of quickly. There have been times, however, when I had to make a few trips to their office on the second floor of Carrefour. Despite assurances that the problem has been taken care of, sometimes it does require two or three visits before the problem really is resolved.

What other services? I neither know nor understand the technicalities of it. I have been told the same thing that lvdkeyes was told, but I have no idea whether whoever it was who told me was qualified to know how it all works. What I do know is ever since I switched over to MaxNet I have had good speed, very few problems, and acceptable service.

Since nobody else seems to want to try this one, here are the answers: 1. What scientist was in charge of the Manhattan Project? Robert Oppenheimer 2. Richard Nixon became famous for his "Checkers" speech. Who or what was Checkers? A dog, given to his daughter. 3. "Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, have you left no sense of decency?" To whom was that directed? (Hint: it wasn't directed toward me, although there are some who probably think it ought to be . . .) Directed to Senator Joseph McCarthy, spoken by attorney Joseph Welch during the Army-McCarthy hearings. 4. What was the name of the Borden Milk cow? Elsie 5. In which state will you find the original Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant? Kentucky (I was hoping you would think it's a trick question and must be somewhere else) 6. Richard Boone starred in the television western "Have Gun, Will Travel." What was the name of his character? Paladin 7. What was Raw Umber? A crayon color in the large boxes of Crayola crayons. 8. When the White House was being renovated, where did President Harry Truman reside? At the Blair House, across the street from the White House. 9. Spring Byington played Lily Ruskin in a popular 1950's sitcom. What was the name of the sitcom? December Bride 10. What mint brand was advertised as containing Retsyn and was "Two. Two. Two mints in one."? Certs 11. What two characters would use the "Wayback" machine? Two cartoon characters: Mr. Peabody and Sherman (from the Rocky and Bullwinkle show) 12. The 1968 Super Bowl, New York Jets vs Oakland Raiders, with 65 seconds to go the broadcast was cut so that NBC could start a movie on time. What was the movie? Heidi 13. What cartoon character was the "star" of Thimble Theater? Popeye 14. Despite their famous feud, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis starred together in one movie. What was the name of movie? Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? 15. Joan Crawford and Bette Davis agreed to star together in another movie, but Joan Crawford died shortly after filming began. Olivia de Havilland replaced her. What was the name of the movie? Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte 16. Who said the following: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." "I never said most of the things I said." "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." "It's like deja-vu, all over again." "It gets late early out there." "It ain't over till it's over." Yogi Berra 17. "From Television City . . ." Where was Television City? Hollywood 18. In what country did the Mau Mau Rebellion occur? Kenya 19. Who said, "Say the secret word and win a hundred dollars"? Groucho Marx 20. Who said, "We will bury you!"? Nikita Krushchev