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Thanks. My other name on the board was GayThailand. I gave it up a few years back when the board switched owners. It was so long ago and I think I was right on both that name and this one at least 95 percent of the time. Mr. Bill, I thought I was the only one who saw that. Thank you for confirming it was not my imagination. I'll cancel my appointment for the psychologist in the AM as I thought I was just seeing things again.

My understanding of last year is that they had 3 barges set up. One was on the left side of Central Festival and the other two were on the right side of Central Festival. Anywhere in the beach area downtown will make it easy for you to see the fireworks. I have been told by many people that last year was amazing and it is a not to miss thing in Pattaya.

A few photos from my night. I hope you enjoy. I'll try to add more in a day or two but I have to learn how to edit a video! (not easy to teach an old dog new tricks)

HOLY SHIT! Firecat, are you OK? In the MANY years I have known you (more than anyone else on this board) I have never heard you say the above. I have now photocopied it and made a picture above my desk. Thank you!

2lz2p thanks for that link. Some good places there and I will try them. What is the number for the New York Pizza? Is it really New York Style?

Wow! You have accomplished a first at boytoy/MER. You are ranked number 1 with the highest number of posts and you have just past the 6,000 mark! THANK YOU! Thank you for being such an amazing part of this site!

All the way back so many years ago!

A few photos from years gone by!

I tried to find Magnolia but the Google map shows it off Pattaya Klang. Is this correct? Magnolia's map shows it across from Big C.

What I have found is that if you are on a plan for say 200 baht for unlimited calling, you can get your BF to send you a code for another month free. When I am away from Thailand for an extended period of time, I cancel the plan and I do minute by minute. If I do 500 baht, it extends my number for one year. That is usually sufficient for me. When I get back to Thailand, I have the BF call up the phone company and put me back on a good plan. Yes, a bit of work but I like keeping the same number. Just last night, I was a bit bored and I got a call from a number I did not recognize. It was a guy I knew about 4 years ago and he was in town for the holidays and wanted to see me. It was wonderful that he has saved my number and I was so happy to see him again. And, I know if he had relied on my memory or my cell phone, I would never have seen him again. Also, when I am in USA, I will put 100 bath or 300 baht or any amount onto my 12Call from K bank account. This extends the period as well. I do this every few months just to be safe and it is easy to set up the "bill payment" through these online Thai banks.

Babylon is a lot of fun and you can have a great time there. However, the swimming pool is not clothing optional. It is mandatory that clothes be worn. I was there last year with some friends from Brazil and they thought they would jump in with no clothes and they were quickly told to put on clothes.

The age of consent for anyone who is a foreigner is 18. There are no other numbers that one should worry about. It is 18 for everyone that is not a Thai citizen.

McDonald's charges no fee for delivery. Burger King charges 50 baht each time. Interesting they are so different and I often see McDonald's in my building but rarely Burger King. Right now WOW Delivery is not charging fees for my area. What other places deliver for free?

I don't think you will get many deals on electronics in Thailand. If you are going back to USA, I suggest that you buy there as it is warranted and it is most likely cheaper. If you need something in LOS, try New Wave on 2nd Floor for phones or go all the way to top floor for other electronics.

A partisan war is brewing that could bring the government to a screeching halt as early as January — and no, it’s not over the fiscal cliff. It’s all about the filibuster. Democrats are threatening to change filibuster rules, in what will surely prompt a furious GOP revolt that could make those rare moments of bipartisan consensus even harder to come by during the next Congress. Here’s what Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is considering: banning filibusters used to prevent debate from even starting and House-Senate conference committees from ever meeting. He also may make filibusters become actual filibusters — to force senators to carry out the nonstop, talkathon sessions. Republicans are threatening even greater retaliation if Reid uses a move rarely used by Senate majorities: changing the chamber’s precedent by 51 votes, rather than the usual 67 votes it takes to overhaul the rules. Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1112/84195.html#ixzz2DHCFczSA

I hope everyone has a fantastic Loy Krathong this year! What are you plans? Where are you headed?

I have been able to keep in touch with many friends and businesses through Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and other sites. I have found that a great many of the boys also use and check these sites often. When I go to Brazil, all I have to do is post I am headed that way under my Brazil account and I get tons of guys to make appointments for dates and overnights. My last trip there, I had everything pretty well set. I have friends that do the same thing in Thailand and with the easy of communication, social media has made it very easy to keep in touch as well as to meet new friends. In what ways do you use social media to make your experience in Thailand better? Do you find parties and events this way? What is the best platform for meeting Thais?

Adam, is there any other way to attend one? Really? Do tell please!

Yep. I love the movie. Took my mom to see that in the West Village (I think 13 street cinema) when I came out to her. After the movie she looked at me and said, "does this movie have a point you want to make?" LOL I had just came out to her that weekend and I wanted her to see a gay character in the movie. Harvey?

7. Ann Bangcroft 8. Mama Cass for sure. The end song was It's getting better every day. Humm, not sure the woods song. but, I love this movie.

I am thankful for: 1. Bubble Baths 2. Boys with me in Bubble Baths 3. Not falling on my ass when getting out of jacuzzi (happens now too often)

haha The swim was done in 3 stages with 3 different lengths. The water was cold so I passed on this today. However, I was swimming in my jacuzzi later. Is that the same thing?

Yes, they are called immigrants!

This statue stands in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a reminder to the rednecks of the war they lost. (jk)