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Amazing –> opportunity = Freedom

Sawadee Khrap

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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getting used to Pattaya

Sawadee Khrap

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 .

8967--2Here’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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Jomtiem Beach area–daily eye exercise

Sawadee Khrap

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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.

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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. 

 

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

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the 7-11   can’t miss it.

 

 

Ciao

Pattaya–Sawadee Pee Mai

Sawadee Khrap 

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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.

Pattaya Update

Sawadee Khrap

JontiemArrived 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.

Ciao

Pea’s new Photos – latest news

Sawadee Khrap

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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.

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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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Depression–not in my life

Sawadee Khrap

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’

Ciao

Radchada Garden Café

Sawadee Khrap

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

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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.

Ciao

Hello Toes

Sawadee Khrap

Getting Old ???    Thanks Kevin for this gem.

An old fella was celebrating 92 years on this earth.

 
He spoke to his toes. "Hello toes.", he said.   "How are you?  You know, you are 92 today. Oh the times we’ve had!  Remember how we walked in the park in the summer every Sunday afternoon. The times we waltzed on the dance floor?   Happy Birthday toes!"

"Hello, knees.", he continued.   "How are you?   You know you’re 92 today.. Oh, the times we’ve had!   Remember when we marched in the parade?   Oh, the hurdles we’ve jumped together.   Happy Birthday, knees."

Then, he looked down at his crotch. "Hello Willie, you little bugger. Just think. If you were alive today, you’d be 92..

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Loy Krathong 2011 Chiang Mai Parade

Sawadee Khrap

Friday 11th was Loy Krathong and the big evening parade.  I went with Mohamed, Pea and managed to get some good shots.  _MG_8074As usual I didn’t stay for the whole parade, it was slow coming and I only stayed for the first half or so – my back was really starting to hurt from all the standing.  Anyway here are some examples and be sure and check out the

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Flood Relief Concert–Shan-Wat Pa Pao

Sawadee Khrap

Last week at Wat Pa Pao they held a concert to raise money for the BKK flood relief.  I stopped by for a little while to get some quick photos.  Met Wit and a couple of his friends there and we had a bit to eat before the show started. 

It is very refreshing to see the guys_MG_7896 putting on makeup and lipstick to get ready to go to the show.  It is normal for Shan boys to wear lipstick and power at any of these events.

 

Many Shan showed up at the temple for the concert and I got some photos but as I said earlier I didn’t stay very long so I don’t have a big

 

 

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Check out the slideshow for more photos.

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