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Flyjet601 · 31 January 2007, 09:57 PM

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

Looks like a great spot to relax! +30C eh? Only a dream this time of year.....not too bad this morning.......only -10C.

padi56 · 31 January 2007, 10:43 PM

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.

montecristo · 31 January 2007, 11:19 PM

Welcome back larry. You didn't tried their local beer? "Chang" is pretty good even when comparing to imports.

Flyjet601 · 1 February 2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Welcome back larry. You didn't tried their local beer? "Chang" is pretty good even when comparing to imports.

Thanks.
Oh yeah..I downed a few of those but this is all they had on the boat. Singha is another great local brew.

montecristo · 1 February 2007, 11:14 AM

How you like their new airport?

edit: That shirt you wore in the first pic screams Planet Ocean.

JJ Irani · 1 February 2007, 11:17 AM

Great pics, Larry. You look like Sean Connery in Thunderball!!

Flyjet601 · 1 February 2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

How you like their new airport?

edit: That shirt you wore in the first pic screams Planet Ocean.

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...

Flyjet601 · 1 February 2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great pics, Larry. You look like Sean Connery in Thunderball!!

Didnt he have a Sub on a NATO in that movie

Edensknight · 1 February 2007, 02:38 PM

Great pics, Larry! What a wonderful paradise of golden sun, relaxing water, and, a dependable Rollie to boot! Life IS beautiful!

mailman · 1 February 2007, 07:56 PM

Nice pics Larry. Looks like you're having a great time

grdnrMcKay · 4 February 2007, 06:13 AM

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!

G&T Master · 4 February 2007, 08:03 AM

I'm totally envious, a GMT, an SD, and a trip to Thailand.

Sure beats my trip to the grocery store.

Flyjet601 · 4 February 2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by grdnrMcKay

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!

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.....

JJ Irani · 4 February 2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Didnt he have a Sub on a NATO in that movie

Not sure, Larry....but it certainly wasn't wrapped around his big toe!!!

Flyjet601 · 4 February 2007, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not sure, Larry....but it certainly wasn't wrapped around his big toe!!!

Oh you mean my toe looks like Sean Connery's

JJ Irani · 4 February 2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Oh you mean my toe looks like Sean Connery's

When I was watching Thunderball, I had my full undivided attention on the broad in the boat....NOT HIS DAMN TOE!!

Flyjet601 · 4 February 2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

When I was watching Thunderball, I had my full undivided attention on the broad in the boat....NOT HIS DAMN TOE!!

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

JJ Irani · 4 February 2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

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

Mail me a copy, tosser!! I'd love to see that blasted TOE!!

montecristo · 4 February 2007, 01:48 PM

Larry, you travel to china often? I might make a trip out to Shanghai / HK soon to buy some properties.

astcell · 4 February 2007, 01:54 PM

Most folks have time on their hands, not their feet!!!

JJ Irani · 4 February 2007, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

Most folks have time on their hands, not their feet!!!

Flyjet601 · 4 February 2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Larry, you travel to china often? I might make a trip out to Shanghai / HK soon to buy some properties.

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.

montecristo · 4 February 2007, 02:50 PM

Sounds like work trips, right? Lets some some pics of your plane at PVG.

Flyjet601 · 4 February 2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Sounds like work trips, right? Lets some some pics of your plane at PVG.

Yeah, all to do with Chinese New Year.

I will certainly take some pix at PVG.....

montecristo · 4 February 2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Yeah, all to do with Chinese New Year.

I will certainly take some pix at PVG.....

Out of curiousity, do you have to go thru regular customs or you can go thru the crew lane at the customs?

New year is the 18th of this month by the way.

Flyjet601 · 4 February 2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Out of curiousity, do you have to go thru regular customs or you can go thru the crew lane at the customs?

New year is the 18th of this month by the way.

Thats why we leave on the 19th, the party is just starting.

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.

montecristo · 5 February 2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Thats why we leave on the 19th, the party is just starting.

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.

Thats nice

I have walked thru that PVG custom without any trouble plenty of times, Immigration line sucks thought when you disembark from a commercial flight.

Flyjet601 · 5 February 2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

Thats nice

I have walked thru that PVG custom without any trouble plenty of times, Immigration line sucks thought when you disembark from a commercial flight.

Ken do you have some specific dates you will be coming over here?

montecristo · 5 February 2007, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Ken do you have some specific dates you will be coming over here?

Maybe may, I have some real estate things that I need to attend to in Shanghai first, mainly selling off a few apartments so fund new ones and to cash out for some spending money, then the HK part is just for pleasure/shopping.

You interested in buying any shanghai properties?

31 January 2007, 10:43 PM	#3
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montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Welcome back larry. You didn't tried their local beer? "Chang" is pretty good even when comparing to imports. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great pics, Larry. You look like Sean Connery in Thunderball!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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4 February 2007, 01:48 PM	#20
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Larry, you travel to china often? I might make a trip out to Shanghai / HK soon to buy some properties. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

31 January 2007, 10:40 PM	#2
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Looks like a great spot to relax! +30C eh? Only a dream this time of year.....not too bad this morning.......only -10C.

1 February 2007, 11:14 AM	#6
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	How you like their new airport? edit: That shirt you wore in the first pic screams Planet Ocean.

1 February 2007, 02:38 PM	#10
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	Great pics, Larry! What a wonderful paradise of golden sun, relaxing water, and, a dependable Rollie to boot! Life IS beautiful!

4 February 2007, 06:13 AM	#12
grdnrMcKay Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: on the leaky tiki Posts: 22	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!

4 February 2007, 08:03 AM	#13
G&T Master Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 60	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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astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Most folks have time on their hands, not their feet!!!

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montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Sounds like work trips, right? Lets some some pics of your plane at PVG. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

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