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Meth: a Ticking Timebomb Gone Viral

by Dr Gonzo

Rated: 18+ · Book · Biographical · #2258138

This is my blog & my hope, writing daily will help me see my progress and log supporters.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Kåre เลียม Enga

Nov 8, 2024 at 12:22am
In response to "The Rain in Spain..."

I have my new passport (plans not finalised). I'll be headed your way.

Up for a visit?

I love the rain...

Udon Thani... dry. 31-34°/18-24°. Warming up for a couple days later this week. I'm looking forward to the cooler nights.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Nov 8, 2024 at 12:16am
In response to "Ignorance is Bliss"

Pannya also has limited knowledge outside of singing, modeling, selling. He knows the rituals and loves a good massage and eating out. He does speak some English.

But... in the USA, many didn't vote for various reasons. Ignorance is bliss?

Kåre เลียม Enga

Nov 8, 2024 at 12:11am
In response to "Save or Regret"

I have lost posts for various reasons. I have to be careful about letting my guard down. I had decent internet connection with dtac. Here... there are times...

I must memorize คุณต้องการทำอะไร?

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 29, 2024 at 1:26am
In response to "The Easiest Way to Lose Weight"

Communication across culture and language... been there more than once.

Just be you. Just be 'there'.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 28, 2024 at 1:26am
In response to "A Third World Affliction"

Yep. Foreigners have the impression that they can do whatever they want. Same in Costa Rica. Not living by rules and common sense has consequences.

Tap water can be an issue. I boiled water or used filtered water.

Papaya salad though... just encourage Nada to use filtered water. It's the "National Dish of Isaan" and could be an insult to not eat it. I can't eat it myself because of the chilis. I like green papaya cooked.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 28, 2024 at 1:16am
In response to "Jesus Who?"

As a non-Christian I don't believe in the Christian notion of Hell.

Pan is a devout Buddhist by how he acts. I've seen him in action.

Actions (as in the Book of James) speak louder than words or money imho.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:56am
In response to "How To Avoid the Scam in Three Easy Steps"

Pan and I had to come up with an agreement. He pushed at times (yes, he's Thai). I just sent him a birthday gift (October 14th is his birthday). It's not a loan.

I never told him my income. I think that he thinks it's more than it is. He wouldn't understand how money works for me regardless.

Udon Thani is known for cross cultural hook-ups. The good, the bad and treacherous.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:46am
In response to "Micro-Managed"

Ah... Isaan... never spicy enough. Don't take it personally.

Street food can be awesome. I like roti, chicken livers, fried chicken or fish. 7/11 also helps.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 9, 2024 at 12:53am
In response to "Money Makes the World Go Around"

I never heard of a pink card. Thai paperwork is confusing and Pan and others helped at times.

12.000 baht is normal. It's why a 200 baht meal is a lot for average Thai workers and nothing to most ex-pats. A pizza can cost 250+. I like my fish-fry with coleslaw and french-fries for 73 baht and roti for 35 baht. Prices should be higher in Hua Hin than Udon Thani, lower in SiSaket and presumably lower as well in Roi Et.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Oct 7, 2024 at 11:29pm
In response to "Phra Prathum Cave"

Phra Prathum is on my list as are other spots south of Hua Hin.

Most of Isaan, not all, speaks a dialect of Lao. Most will understand Thai as the languages are cousins and TV is mostly Central Thai.

4 days of work, 3 off sounds perfect.

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June 21, 2024 at 11:05am

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Oldish Songs for an Almost Old Man

When I walk, I listen to music. It's usually upbeat EDM that helps me maintain the pace. When I'm at home, however, and feeling a little sad, I become nostalgic and listen to music that brings back memories...melancholy and heartfelt.

Here is a list of songs from another time...

Deep Forest...Sweet Lullaby and the title track from their 1992 album of the same name.
Jeff Buckley's version of the Leonard Cohen song, Hallelujah.
Toto...Africa.
Gerry Rafferty...Baker Street.
10cc...I'm Not in Love.
Simon and Garfunkle...Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Lou Reed...Perfect Day and Walk on the Wild Side
Paul Simon...The Sound of Silence.
The Eagles...Desperado.
John Lennon...Imagine.
Don McLean...Vincent.
Dire Straights...Romeo and Juliet (to this day often makes me cry).
The Rolling Stones...Angie.
Wings...Band on the Run.
Pink Floyd...Hey You.
The Cure...A Forest.
Massive Attack...Teardrop.
The Smashing Pumpkins...Spaceboy and Disarm from their brilliant 2011 album Siamese Dream.

I remember as a young lad, laying in the dark with headphones on and listening to Pink Floyd's albums, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here and Animals. The music is imprinted in my mind. If I ever become affected by dementia, I think those songs will never be lost to the disease.

It's rare for anyone to create a music album (rather than a series of individual songs) these days. The people who consume music don't have the attention span and few artists have the foresight (or are discouraged by major record labels) to write tracks that are themed.

I'm showing my age, aren't I?

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