Here are a couple of images of Kay – he works in a bar near Walking Street Area of Pattaya.  Lovely boy and great model – I’ll post some more shots as I complete them for him and of course he approves.

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First, I always go the North end of Jomtien Beach and rent a chair to enjoy the afternoon.  The predominate gay area (flying the rainbow flags) is almost in the middle – between  the police station and the north end of the beach.  Before and after are mostly family areas – Here’s some quick shots. And then to the wind surfing area, Parachute gliding, and ski boats :

Great places to eat along the beach – fresh fruit anyone – and of course if your Russian (most are – ha.ha.) the last sign is for you.

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Here is the  ******* SLIDESHOW *******   check it out.

The “Venue” is a real landmark for Jomtien Complex – This was last night (Sunday) and time for the start of a new different show for the coming week. 

First, we were treated to 2 singers – and they were great – headliner Mr.Paul (photo #2) – Classic Italian songs, excellent.  Then the main show – I meet Mr. Ball (last photo) and will be sure to return and get better shots in the future – I am hoping that Khun Ball will get me in the wings to get some shots behind the scenes.

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Just sitting here watching TV tonight and I realized that I am now in real retirement.  I went to do my 90-day report with Immigration, it was fast and efficient – 15 min and on my way – then I took my ailing monitor in and found out that what I had was a bad cable – problem solved at minimum cost – a little shopping for food and then a trip to the beach to see friends – 2 hr. there, then  3 propositions from young men on the way home from the beach.   Hectic day

I have just been going over my options for tonight

• a.  Have young man come and give a 2 hr. oil massage – 600B
• b.  Go to Sunee Plaza and see some shows – 120 B / drink  + tips
• c.  Go to Walking Street and check out the local action.   ? B
• d.  Go to Jomtien Complex and catch the Cabaret show “Venue”
• e.  From Gay Romeo invite a young man over for the evening.
• f.  Just stay home tonight and enjoy some TV and computer time

I think I have elected to do “F” tonight – there’s always tomorrow.

What a great feeling to know that tomorrow and the days after will afford the same or more options.  Truly a great retirement.  Of course I am looking forward to obtaining a condo that will have kitchen facilities and a little bigger than where I am now so I can set up my photo-flash lighting and get back to making some images and paintings.  Several boys are waiting for that —  (Here in Pattaya – young men 18/up are called “boys” )  But that just increases the options.

Now,  I just hope I get used to the heat   !!!!     It is hotter here than in Chiang Mai.

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Just getting used to Pattaya, little hotter than Chiang Mai, but has so much more to offer.  My daily trips to the beach has opened many new friendships and several evenings I have taken in local shows.  What’s nice is that they are within walking distance – so boredom is becoming a thing of the past .

Here’s a photo of a new friend I met.  Photography is still my major activity – Models are also easier to get here – so I intend to post more images in the future ( and paintings, I’m working on a few now)

This afternoon a friend will stop by to work together on Photoshop and developing better photo skills – he’s a professional journalistic photographer and I really look forward to learning new techniques.

Later this evening, Dana, will arrive from the US and I will meet him in Boys Town.  This will be the first time I’ve gone there and plan to bring my camera to get some shots.

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Here are some shots of the local hangouts – first off the beach – just a lazy day relaxing at the beach – 30 Baht for a chair rental , and watch the boys go by.  That’s Jerry below.

Oliver and his friend and a very cute young man who stopped by – also here are some of the best eating and drinking spots at Jomtiem. 

And if you need a haircut  – see Jin at KK – just up the street from

the 7-11   can’t miss it.

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Here are some shots of the fireworks from my condo balcony.  I am going to process all of them and will post the best later.

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Happy New Year

Here is a general shot of the Jomtiem Area of Pattaya.  I am staying until high-season is over at the Jomtiem Beach Condo at the lower left.  The gay beach area is up by the Jomtiem Complex and Sunee Plaza ( twinks ) and Boy’s Town (macho-beefy boys) are closer to Walking Street in the center left.  I also show the Alcazar and Tiffany – Ladyboy Cabaret shows. I will start posting about local businesses, venues, clubs, etc.  and point out the best values in Pattaya.

Arrived OK in Pattaya before Christmas – minor problem in Nakhon Sawan with the ignition but otherwise a uneventful trip down.  Thanks for Jerry and the other guys I am temporary located in a great small studio Condo right on Jontiem Beach Rd. Terrific view.  Computer back up and running and decent Internet connection. Not fast but will work for the time being.   Soooooo

MERRY CHRISTMAS  and I’ll post again before New Year with photos.

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Here is a great article for reference on His Majesty.

Happy Birthday and Long Live your Reign.

I think this image says it all – enjoy life.

Wish I knew how the author was —

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Did some photos for Pea last week and finally found time to post them – shot in studio and then Photoshop’ed  – these two are my favorites.  Pea liked them and I hope you do too – comments welcome.

In addition:

It’s not been a good week – 2 people I know in hospital this week, got to visit them and both are doing OK -   In addition, Ton, who cleans my house has broken some ribs and will be out of commission for at least a month (it took me longer than that when I broke mine) – So I’ll be busy cleaning for a while.  Also working on photos for 2 other guys and when I get them approved I will post them too.

P.S.  Here’s another version of the first photo – Old fashion style.

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Jerry sent me this great picker-upper.

There was a man who lost one of his arms in an accident. He became very depressed because he had loved to play Golf. One day in his despair, he decided to commit suicide. He got on an elevator and went to the top of a building to jump off. He was standing on the ledge looking down and saw this man skipping along, whistling and kicking up his heels.

He looked closer and saw that this man didn’t have any arms at all. He started thinking, what am I doing up here feeling sorry for myself, I still have one good arm to do things with.  There goes a man with no arms skipping down the sidewalk so happy, and going on with his life.

He hurried down and caught up with the man with no arms. He told him how glad he was to see him because he had lost one of his arms and felt ugly and useless and was going to kill himself. He thanked him again for saving his life and he knew he could make it with one arm if that guy could go on with no arms. The man with no arms began dancing and whistling and kicking up his heels again. He asked, ‘Why are you so happy anyway?’

He said, ‘I’m NOT happy. My balls itch’

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New place in town – Radchada Garden Café   be sure to check it out.

I’ll stop by over the weekend and get some photos too – Should be a great place to just relax and have a place to mingle earlier in the evening – I have always hated that Chiang Mai only had venues starting at 10 PM – Now I have a place to stop by and still be able to get home before 10:30   ha ha

Good luck Khun Mai ,  and also Hi to Note and Peter.

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