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Ok, now I'll try to make it rather difficult. What was Ecomcon? No fair looking it up.

I know exactly how it can be achieved. It can be achieved via a miracle . . .

Actually, I agree with you. For years I've been saying it should be pronounced with an 'r,' but every time I say it, somebody starts arguing with me about it and insists it should be pronounced with an 'l.' On this thread, just to avoid that, for the first time ever I said "take your pick." So, what happens? Now I've got you arguing with me about it. Arrrrrrrghhh! I can't win . . .

Excellent! That's right. A lot of people think they were selling spaghetti sauce. I think the old-timers out there will easily get this one right: Old Gold, Chesterfield, and Carlton were brand names. What was being sold?

I'm not so sure that would work. Unless something truly effective is done to put a stop to the corruption, I doubt that simply raising salaries would change much of any of it. No matter how much money corrupt cops get, it's never enough. Why would they stop fleecing people if it is still just as easy? When it comes to money, the more the merrier.

That's one of my little peeves too. There are several words that are commonly mispronounced. It's one thing if someone is new to Thailand, but many have heard these words spoken for years and still insist on mispronouncing them. I think the most common mispronunciation is 'farang'. It is correctly pronounced 'fa-RAHNG' or 'fa-LAHNG'. Take your pick, but it is definitely not pronounced 'fa-RANG' as in rang a bell. It is also definitely not pronounced 'FAIR-rang.' I hear that one too. I know several people who are aware of exactly how these words are correctly pronounced, but they just won't do it. It's another item on my "I Don't Get It" list.

I know that one! And this time you've got it wrong. It wasn't his daughter. It was his niece, Penny. The airplane was the Songbird. Here's one for you: Remember the television commercial "Mama mia, dat's a spicy meatball-a"? What was being sold?

First, it's Sunee Plaza, not "Sunny" Plaza. I've unsuccessfully tried to eliminate that confusion for years. Technically you are correct about the locations of the various bars. Most people, however, refer to that entire area as Sunee Plaza. So do I, even though the two I mention are actually outside of Sunee Plaza. I've never really understood the confusion about the name. The signs are clearly marked, "Sunee Plaza." The actual Sunee Plaza is owned by Madame Sunee (pronounced SOO nee - one of the few Thai words in which the first syllable is emphasized). It has nothing to do with the sun. The most common misspellings, along with mispronunciations, are 'sunny' and 'sunnee.'

This evening I was in Sunee Plaza, but only for a short while. I did not enter any of the bars, but I did notice that Happy Bar is open again. Also, Look Bar is now a thing of the past. I don't know whether it was sold or simply changed hands, but it definitely has a new name. Now it's called Playboys. As you may know, Look Bar was recently raided. Now it has a new name. It is not uncommon for bars to be raided, get forcibly shut down, and then quickly reopen under a new name. I am only guessing, but I have a feeling that may account for the demise of Look Bar and the opening of Playboys Bar.

I just lost two baht. I don't have any idea. I don't even remember Pat Brady. The only thing I remember is recently seeing an out-take video somewhere of Trigger taking a shit while they were filming a scene.

In my opinion, whether they can be responsible or not, the fact remains that these stories and articles are frightening a significant number of people from even entering their shops. So, now it becomes their problem. They're going to have to figure out what to do to allay those fears. People are going to have to feel assured that there is no way for them to become victims of some sort of set-up and extortion racket. Considering the number of people who go through the airport every day and the number of people who buy duty-free items every day, even if the stories are true, the odds of being caught up in that kind of situation are remote. But people are frightened anyway. Personally, I can't think of anything I need so badly or savings substantial enough to risk the possibility, and I know nothing would probably happen. But given these stories, I would probably still walk right by the duty-free shops and do my waiting at the gate. I think part of what adds to the problem is that there are so many scams perpetrated against farang in Thailand that it makes the possibility of being caught up in this kind of situation seem not at all far fetched.

I didn't look it up. Somewhere in the back of my mind I'm thinking of Bob Keeshan, who later became Captain Kangaroo. That's the only Bob I remember offhand from that time period . . . unless of course it was you.

For further details, see: http://www.suneeplaza.info/cgi-bin/page.pl?p=home

It's a budget accommodation. You get what you pay for. You're not going to get luxury hotel quality, but it's as good as you would expect a guesthouse to be. It's within easy walking distance to Sunee Plaza. I know several people who can easily afford luxurious accommodations, but prefer Two Guys. For guest house quality, you're not going to find anything better, less expensive, or in a better location than Two Guys. Howard's is also a good quality guest house accommodation, similar price range, and just as close to Sunee Plaza. That would be a good choice too. The major difference is, as I see it, Two Guys has a small restaurant. Howard's does not.

"Do you realize that Howdy Doody's parents were the Doodys? 'Hello, I'd like you to meet Mr. and Mrs. Doody.'" - George Carlin

Compared to the dinner we had last night, it's hard to believe you're talking about the same restaurant. I had the chicken schnitzel too. There wasn't even a hint of grease on any of our food, and there were six of us. It wasn't just me. We loved it. I have a feeling that whoever cooked our food last night isn't the same person who cooked yours. If anyone else gives it a try, please tell us your own experience. My group gave it a 'thumbs-up.' Lvdkeyes gives it a 'thumbs-down.' I think we need a tie breaker here.

Because some people like to stir up trouble, with or without reason. In the future, to avoid this sort of thing, I think Mark ought to simply post "Krazy Dragon will be closed on August 12" and leave it at that. The important thing is the bar will be closed, not why it will be closed. If people start asking why the bar will be closed, if it were me you know what I would do? I would totally ignore the question. Sometimes, no matter what you do on these boards, you just can't win. Somebody is always going to be right there to create problems where none existed and start making baseless insinuations. There was no reason to start implying that Mark is somehow lying about his reasons. The bar will be closed on August 12. Now everybody knows. Is there anyone out there who hasn't figured that out? If anyone wants to start questioning his reasons, then send him a PM or go to the bar and ask him face-to-face, which I would bet none of the people making the insinuations will ever do. What's wrong with some people, anyway? People are complaining about bars going out of business and the prices charged in so many bars. Meanwhile most people who have been to Krazy Dragon say they greatly enjoy it and Mark's prices are lower than any of the other go-go bars. So, he gets thanked for that by, in effect, being called a liar? Way to go . . .

Isn't anyone else going to take a shot at this? Damn, Bob, are we the only old farts here who remember any of those?

I certainly agree with that.

There are so many holidays I can't keep track of what takes place on which holiday, but if I recall correctly, on this particular holiday the bars were allowed to remain open, but were not allowed to serve alcohol.

In my opinion, when someone logs on and posts negative assumptions or accusations that someone is lying, especially when he has absolutely no basis for such an assumption, then no respect whatsoever is due.

Here's my attempt: 1. In the 1940's, where were automobile headlight dimmer switches located? b. On the floor board, to the left of the clutch. 2. The bottle top of a Royal Crown Cola bottle had holes in it.. For what was it used? b. To sprinkle clothes before ironing. 3. Why was having milk delivered a problem in northern winters? c. Milkmen left deliveries outside of front doors and milk would freeze, expanding and pushing up the cardboard bottle top. 4. What was the popular chewing gum named for a game of chance? a. Blackjack 5. What method did women use to look as if they were wearing stockings when none were available due to rationing during WW II? b. Leg painting 6. What postwar car turned automotive design on its ear when you couldn't tell whether it was coming or going? a. Studebaker 7. Which was a popular candy when you were a kid? c. Wax coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water inside. 8. How was Butch wax used? a. To stiffen a flat-top haircut so it stood up. 9. Before inline skates, how did you keep your roller skates attached to your shoes? a. With clamps, tightened by a skate key. 10. As a kid, what was considered the best way to reach a decision? c. Eeny-meeny-miney-mo. 11. What was the most dreaded disease in the 1940's and 1950's? c. Polio 12.. 'I'll be down to get you in a ________, Honey' c. Streetcar 13. What was the name of Caroline Kennedy's pony? c. Macaroni 14. What was a Duck-and-Cover Drill? c. Hiding under your desk, and covering your head with your arms in an A-bomb drill. 15. What was the name of the Indian Princess on the Howdy Doody show? c. Princess Moonshadow 16. What did all the really savvy students do when mimeographed tests were handed out in school? a. Immediately sniffed the purple ink, as this was believed to get you high. 17. Why did your Mom shop in stores that gave Green Stamps with purchases? b. They could be put in special books and redeemed for various household items. 18. Praise the Lord, & pass the _________? c. Ammunition 19. What was the name of the singing group that made the song 'Cabdriver' a hit? a. The Ink Spots 20. Who left his heart in San Francisco ? a. Tony Bennett

Yes, that's true. It was the only way I could get any . . .

I'm not sure, but I think I heard the owner say that he will be carrying corned beef before too long. I could be wrong about that . . . I wasn't paying much attention at that moment . . . but I think that's what he said.

If you are Jewish, or simply enjoy Kosher food, now Pattaya has an excellent restaurant, King David Kosher. There is an excellent review in PATTATA PEOPLE: http://www.pattayapeople.com/default.asp?Folder=16&IdArticle=18061 The restaurant is located on Third Road, just a couple blocks south of the X-yte Disco, on the other side of the street at Soi 22. Some of you may remember a now out-of-business restaurant, "Hans." King David Kosher is located in the same building. A group of six of us tried it last night, some Jewish, some not. All of us loved it. The service was excellent and so was the food. It was a very friendly atmosphere. Between the six of us, we tried all the items in the review and were greatly pleased with all of it. The dishes are served to everyone at the same time. It is not done "Thai style" in which some people can be completely finished before others are even served. If you want the matzo-ball soup, they ask that you call in two days in advance so they can prepare it. You can also call ahead if you wish special order items that are not on the menu. The upstairs part of the restaurant has been converted into a synagogue. Religious services are held daily and all are welcome. They, of course, have religious services for all the major Jewish holidays, followed by specially prepared holiday foods. You are welcome for those as well. They ask that you call ahead about 10 days in advance for those holidays, especially if you wish to attend the Passover Seder. They do carry hard-to-find Jewish food products, such as matzo. If you are looking for something they don't have, they will be happy to try to get it for you. The article is slightly in error. The restaurant is not closed on Friday. They close at sundown on Friday and reopen at sundown on Saturday.