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Post by oldie on Dec 5, 2023 17:12:35 GMT 7
Mrs CM's pastry business looks like a beauty. Do you need someone to lick the postage stamps?
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Post by rubl on Dec 5, 2023 17:13:04 GMT 7
I've got a spare room here in Bangkok and after biting you just a few times Pipo my dog would probably be used to you (or dislike the taste ). Of course you'll be expected to help a bit in the house, minor cleaning, laundry, minor really. As for BKK-CM v.v. trip that would be the opportunity to collect airmiles.
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Post by oldie on Dec 5, 2023 17:14:37 GMT 7
I've got a spare room here in Bangkok and after biting you just a few times Pipo my dog would probably be used to you (or dislike the taste ). Of course you'll be expected to help a bit in the house, minor cleaning, laundry, minor really. As for BKK-CM v.v. trip that would be the opportunity to collect airmiles. I'm more into trains. Unless it's the Bangkok - Udon Thani route. That's definately air miles.
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Post by rubl on Dec 5, 2023 17:20:25 GMT 7
I've got a spare room here in Bangkok and after biting you just a few times Pipo my dog would probably be used to you (or dislike the taste ). Of course you'll be expected to help a bit in the house, minor cleaning, laundry, minor really. As for BKK-CM v.v. trip that would be the opportunity to collect airmiles. I'm more into trains. Unless it's the Bangkok - Udon Thani route. That's definately air miles. You won't be back every day then. Please note that each month I charge daily rates. For administrative reasons each month has 31 days. and you'll be charged for a full month. As a special friend discount I'll only ask you for a month's deposit on first arrival.
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Post by oldie on Dec 5, 2023 17:29:35 GMT 7
I'm more into trains. Unless it's the Bangkok - Udon Thani route. That's definately air miles. You won't be back every day then. Please note that each month I charge daily rates. For administrative reasons each month has 31 days. and you'll be charged for a full month. As a special friend discount I'll only ask you for a month's deposit on first arrival. A months deposit? Where am I gonna find 200 baht?
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Dec 5, 2023 17:30:07 GMT 7
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Post by rott on Dec 5, 2023 17:30:07 GMT 7
A BMI of 24 and you say you have a big gut.? I am 27.?? with no real gut but tits and arse are another matter. Anyway if you don't want to give doom and gloom stories about China, well fair enough.
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Dec 5, 2023 18:42:16 GMT 7
Post by chiangmai on Dec 5, 2023 18:42:16 GMT 7
A BMI of 24 and you say you have a big gut.? I am 27.?? with no real gut but tits and arse are another matter. Anyway if you don't want to give doom and gloom stories about China, well fair enough. That's exactly my point about BMI, it doesn't cater to different body types. I haven't been following events in China too much, perhaps I should.....I'll do some reading up.
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Post by chiangmai on Dec 5, 2023 18:43:23 GMT 7
Mrs CM's pastry business looks like a beauty. Do you need someone to lick the postage stamps? You trying to steal my job, the union won't like that, they have ways to handle these things you know.
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Post by rubl on Dec 5, 2023 18:47:07 GMT 7
When I was young and handsome and fit in the Army I had a BMI of 26.
Now no more young and maybe an inch shorter I'm on 30 - 32. Even losing another 8kg as I'm attempting I'll still be on 29,1.
Conclusion: not sure but where did I put my beer.?
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Post by chiangmai on Dec 6, 2023 6:49:06 GMT 7
A BMI of 24 and you say you have a big gut.? I am 27.?? with no real gut but tits and arse are another matter. Anyway if you don't want to give doom and gloom stories about China, well fair enough. I had a quick read about the Chinese property sector, Wiki does a good summary: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020%E2%80%932023_Chinese_property_sector_crisisA number of things struck me, things that you will already be aware of I imagine. The chairman of Evergrande was the Communist Party Secretary yet despite this, Evergrande had significant USD denominated offshore loans although the bulk of their borrowing were onshore from shadow banks which are at risk as a result. Said Chairperson is now in the exec equivalent of the big house of course. Country Garden also had significant offshore USD denominated bonds but once again, onshore trusts were the major lenders. Contagion from these failures spread rapidly to other property companies but notably to the shadow banking community that had invested extensively in the sector. Offshore bond losses seem high at first but given the size of the market, they are not that significant. What is significant is the crisis of confidence in onshore property companies, shadow banks and also Chinese issued bonds. I have read that some developers were "selling" units to the public at 18% of their value, and getting a free car or bar of gold as well! I suppose the major risk here is the shadow banking system which stands to lose big time. These are the banks that provide a lot of financial support to provincial government so ultimately some provinces could technically become bankrupt. I don't imagine the central party is too concerned that the property companies are failing/failed because other better managed companies will take their place. But I imagine there will be concerned with shadow banks which form a huge part of the country's financial infrastructure.
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Post by rott on Dec 6, 2023 10:38:14 GMT 7
Ta for that changers. I like to see other places in the shoyte.
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Post by siampolee on Dec 6, 2023 11:40:34 GMT 7
Missus Chiangmai ever considered tackling the seafood market?
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Post by chiangmai on Dec 6, 2023 11:55:17 GMT 7
I'm going to have nightmares after seeing that.
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Post by rubl on Dec 6, 2023 15:57:20 GMT 7
I think the pineapple chunks are missing as well as the cranberry sauce.
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