Need a ride to Bangkok – try Pattaya Van  start from TukCom pickup site (across the street and up about 1 block) – to Victory Monument BTS station – 1 1/2 hr. ride  97 Baht  6Am to 8PM

While your in the TukCom area stop and get a great massage at Somjit – Tom is my favorite masseur.

Right around the corner is the Sunee Plaza area – and a great little restaurant called Little Mango – the owner is Ken and he offers great food, service and pricing – when you go to Sunee don’t miss it.  I don’t have a photo right now so I’ll also introduce a great site to follow on gay life in Pattaya and BKK   NICKY’s Gay Thailand

And I also want to introduce and recommend UK Salon in Jontiem Beach.  just up from the police station across from a country “cowboy” bar  – ask for Jin (manager) for a great haircut. 

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Last week we took a quick trip to the Silverlake and Sattahip areas south of Pattaya and on the way back stopped at a small fishing village at the end of Pattaya Beach.  Not sure of the name but here is a image of one of the fishing boats.  Or I should say ‘my version’.

 It’s a composite line drawing and photo – I am going to do another version in Coral Painter and make the painting strokes more apparent.  I also have a lot more images to process and will try to make a slideshow of them to post later too.

And here is a image I created for “Boy” so he can send it home for his family.

I have also found a condo to rent ( at least I hope so – final papers will be drawn up next week and I should be moved in before the end of the month).  It’s a 1 bedroom with kitchen – within walking distance from the beach and should be very quiet.

Really looking forward to getting settled in and having a good Internet connection and able to move in all my stuff and set up so I can again begin working on my photography – it’s not been easy so far from the small studio I am renting now.

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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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Thanks Jim for this photo – I did alter it slightly but “fu*k” the wildlife – Lets go to Jomtien Beach and capture the cute boys.

I love that photographic expression and I think this photo says it all – notice they are all Canon – that’s my D7 in the middle.  ha,ha

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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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Here are several versions of my masseur’s images.  Isn’t he sexy!

On the last one I used a template from  “PhotoFunia”  – they have some great scenes that you can submit your photos to and have them processed – only problem is that they don’t like nude, xxx or what they term offensive shots ( ???)  – so I have used this one in Photoshop to be able to add what I like.

Also you can check other same sites such as  PicJoke.net ,   Dumpr , FunPhotoBox , LoonaPix, Photo505 and  MagMyPic

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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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And if you really want a very, very clean beach and water to swim in go down to Sattahip Navel Base and their beach area – there is a charge  Farang-80, Thai-30 but well worth it.

That’s my friend “Nai” walking on the beach, we went down for a afternoon and had a great time.  Of course I didn’t swim – maybe next time, the sand and water is really clear and clean – excellent for swim.

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Fellow x-pat “Don” has these lovely Australian sugar gliders or flying squirrels as pets  – Thought you would like to see them – he carries them to the beach in a small towel pouch – I’ll get some more shots later – enjoy.

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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.