Guest fountainhall Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 So the world did not come to an end after all on Friday. Our planet has survived another "end of" scare. Thailand is still here. The bars, the cafes, the go-go bars, the discos, the saunas and so-on are still in business - although, judging from reports here, rather better business in Pattaya than in Bangkok. No doubt that will change, though, when a lot of the gay crowd from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and elsewhere descend on us for their extended Christmas and New Year breaks. And no doubt also that hoardes will throng the banks of the Chao Phraya for the fireworks as the New Year dawns, and Silom will be as packed as it always is that evening. Hopefully 2013 will bring better tidings for all: no floods or violence in our streets, stability in the economy, America's fiscal cliff avoided, Japan pulling itself out of its 20-year recession, politicians in Europe collectively seeing some sense, China's economy continuing to revive, the seeds of the Arab Spring beginning to take firmer root, and some of the bonhomie and spirit of togetherness that marked the London Olympics spreading out around the globe. Will it happen? Unlikely, I expect. But we can always hope. And in that spirit of hope, I wish all readers and posters a very Happy Christmas and peace, joy and much happiness in 2013. Quote
Guest timmberty Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 same to you FH ,, but i must take you up on your point of the world surviving another scare ... i never thought the world would end on friday as im sure most other people in the world didnt. just because a lot of highly respected well paid people have just the one brain cell between them does not mean what they say is true ... ive now read the next end of the world is in 2017 .. why didnt the 2017ers tell the 2012ers they didnt know what they where talking about ?? id imagine trying to disphyper a book that is thousands of years old isnt going to be so easy!! my own analogy on the end of the word is thus ,,, when you die the world ends !! thats all there is to it .. sure others go on ... but your own world ends .. unless you are a buddhist .. mind you if you are a really really bad buddhist you could come back as lmtu ... so thats the same as being dead. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 i never thought the world would end on friday Nor did I. But it was a great excuse to down a few vodka martinis ive now read the next end of the world is in 2017 I'll make you little bet - 100 Baht? - that some religious nut or other will pronounce our doom well before then. 31-11-13 sounds a likely candidate, don't you think? Quote
Bob Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Hopefully 2013 will bring better tidings for all: no floods or violence in our streets, stability in the economy, America's fiscal cliff avoided, Japan pulling itself out of its 20-year recession, politicians in Europe collectively seeing some sense, China's economy continuing to revive, the seeds of the Arab Spring beginning to take firmer root, and some of the bonhomie and spirit of togetherness that marked the London Olympics spreading out around the globe. Hope borne out of too much crystal meth? Nah, I blissfully wish for the same. Happy holidays! Quote
Guest timmberty Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 100 baht ... you think we are all made of money sadly this year was the last of the whammy dates , i say whammy cause i got no clue as to what the word is ... dates such as 10.10.10 - 11.11.11 - 12.12.12 your 31.11.13 is good but can you put a fruit pastol in your mouth without chewing it ? Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 can you put a fruit pastol in your mouth without chewing it ? Don't quite understand that. Also never tasted a fruit pastol/pastel/pastille! Quote
Guest timmberty Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 it was an advert .. for a chewie gummy thing .. dont worry about my spelling .. its not always great ... but what can a poor boy do ?? Quote
TotallyOz Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 I want to thank FH for the Candy Cane he left for me to lick! Also, Happy Holidays to everyone in Thailand and abroad! Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Awwwww! You were not supposed to open the parcel till Christmas Day. But since you have, go on - enjoy him! Quote
KhorTose Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to each and everyone and aruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech HaOlam, asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Hanukkah. TotallyOz 1 Quote
Guest jinks Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 I should get round to making more annimations.... maybe next year. Merry Christmas everyone, including JB he is not that bad really. Quote
Rogie Posted December 23, 2012 Posted December 23, 2012 God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen was first published in 1833 when it appeared in "Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern," a collection of seasonal carols gathered by William B. Sandys. The lyrics of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are traditional olde English and are reputed to date back to the 15th century although the author is unknown.. It is believed that this particular carol was sung to the gentry by town watchmen who earned additional money during the Christmas season. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen continues to be enjoyed. The lyrics to this simple carol are reputed to be one of the oldest carols. I'd like to wish all our members and readers on Gay Thailand a very Merry Christmas Quote
Moses Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 On behalf of friends of mine and from myself: Quote
kokopelli Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to each and everyone and aruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech HaOlam, asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu l’hadlik ner shel Hanukkah. מאחל לך בעונת חגים בהירה עם שמחה וזכרונות עשירים חג החנוכה שמחה! Quote
kokopelli Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 Merry and a Happy to all our family on GayThailand. KokoClaus Quote
KhorTose Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 מאחל לך בעונת חגים בהירה עם שמחה וזכרונות עשירים חג החנוכה שמחה! Same to you Koko, and may the great spirit always be with you. Quote
Guest fountainhall Posted December 24, 2012 Posted December 24, 2012 聖誕快樂 or if you use simplified Chinese - 圣诞快乐 Quote
Guest jinks Posted December 25, 2012 Posted December 25, 2012 I should get round to making more annimations.... maybe next year. There you go, put I silly idea in my head. ........ Next year humbug.... . Quote
