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31 January 2007, 09:57 PM | #1 |
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Thailand Vacation
Just got back last nite from a 6 day getaway to Thailand. We went to the island of Koh Samed. Very quiet and not a whole lot going on except beach, emerald green water and 30C and sunny everyday. We had a fantastic time and got a chance to test to depth rating of my SD......got it down to 10ft and it held up just as advertised . No leaks...money well spent
That deserves a beer on deck to celebrate and then a well deserved rest on the beach afterwards. Maybe next time I will push the limits and go to 12 ft...... |
31 January 2007, 10:40 PM | #2 |
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Looks like a great spot to relax! +30C eh? Only a dream this time of year.....not too bad this morning.......only -10C.
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Great pictures and one of my favourite places on this Planet love Thailand.And some pretty good diving from the small islands off Samet,like Ko Khudee, and Ko Talu.
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Welcome back larry. You didn't tried their local beer? "Chang" is pretty good even when comparing to imports.
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How you like their new airport?
edit: That shirt you wore in the first pic screams Planet Ocean. |
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Great pics, Larry. You look like Sean Connery in Thunderball!!
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The new airport is nice, but it is a pain to get around in there. Very big and lots of high end stores. Anybody going there remember that there is a 500 bhat ($14 USD) departure tax per person. Got me by surprise... times 4 for the family. Not alot but save some bhat for when you leave. The shirt is Fruit of the Loom... |
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Great pics, Larry! What a wonderful paradise of golden sun, relaxing water, and, a dependable Rollie to boot! Life IS beautiful!
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Nice pics Larry. Looks like you're having a great time
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wow, that is where my wife and i are thinking about going for our anniversary...i've heard over and over the pics don't do any justice though!
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I'm totally envious, a GMT, an SD, and a trip to Thailand.
Sure beats my trip to the grocery store. |
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I recommend it if you want peace and quiet. They are other places in Thailand if you want more action, Phuket, Koh Samui. But Koh Samet is very quiet and fantastic for couples. And you are right, the pictures cannot show the beauty of the place. If you ever decide to go, let m eknow and I can give you some more info on where we stayed etc..... |
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Not sure, Larry....but it certainly wasn't wrapped around his big toe!!!
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When I was watching Thunderball, I had my full undivided attention on the broad in the boat....NOT HIS DAMN TOE!!
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OH...well I have the unedited, original, copied, re-released, bootlegged, uncut, unplugged, illegal, legal, special edition, never before seen scenes version here in Macau that gives a great close up of the toe...and there is an amazing resemblance now that you mention it
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Larry, you travel to china often? I might make a trip out to Shanghai / HK soon to buy some properties.
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Most folks have time on their hands, not their feet!!!
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Let me know when you come over. HK is an hour away by Jetfoil, and any reason to go over is a good one. I will be in Shanghai at the end of this month for 2 days. On the 19th I will be in Malaysia for 2 days and then down to Australia for 4 days. Looking forward to it. |
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Sounds like work trips, right? Lets some some pics of your plane at PVG.
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Customs.....what customs???? This is Asia man .....the only thing we go thru is immigration because we fly VIP aircraft they dont bug us . I have never been asked to declare anything I have brought in or out. |
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I have walked thru that PVG custom without any trouble plenty of times, Immigration line sucks thought when you disembark from a commercial flight.
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You interested in buying any shanghai properties?
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