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by RODERICK
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Moving back to home country after living in Thailand
Replies: 22
Views: 3305

Re: Moving back to home country after living in Thailand

Tom Here I am trying as hard as I can to get back over there ( permanently this time ) and you're coming here to ( I will brag a bit ) and say beautiful North Carolina. As they say.. I'm Tar Heel born and Tar Heel Bred... and when I die I'll be Tar Heel dead. It is a wonderful place to live.. I'm mo...
by RODERICK
Fri Nov 07, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Science & Nature
Topic: NASA Rocket explodes on launch
Replies: 7
Views: 922

Re: NASA Rocket explodes on launch

Tom..... trying to get your correct email address... used the one I thought was correct T..H..H @ etc etc..didn't work... Sent you mine but the monitor, etc won't let it go through.... Help !! Rod Please call the wife in Bangkok and give her the correct e-mail address..

Rod
North Carolina
by RODERICK
Fri Oct 31, 2014 9:04 pm
Forum: Property & Real Estate
Topic: New block of dirt bought today
Replies: 14
Views: 2244

Re: New block of dirt bought today

Tom..

trying to touch base with you... the e-mail address I have is not working... I posted it but the " forum " won't let me post it "

Rod Burgess
North Carolina

PS give me your phone number and I'll call..
by RODERICK
Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:08 pm
Forum: After Dark
Topic: Billys Bar
Replies: 5
Views: 2745

Re: Billys Bar

HH have followed you for awhile.... on the forum since February... got in a few days ago.. and came this time to stay.. Thai wife of 45 years... Ret Army CW3.. first came to Muang Thai in January, 1965, This January will have been 50 years ago.. Read your article on why Expats don't make it.. Great ...
by RODERICK
Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:40 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: James Garner dies in Los Angeles aged 86
Replies: 5
Views: 380

Re: James Garner dies in Los Angeles aged 86

Per previous... Just saw him with Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, and Donald Sutherland on Space Cowboys.. I also have watched him all my life... Starting with Maverick ( 50's, 60's ?? ) Noah ( The Notebook ) is dead.. That was a chick flick... but I enjoyed it so much..
by RODERICK
Mon Jul 07, 2014 6:45 am
Forum: Accommodation
Topic: searching for 5000-6500 baht monthly Condo
Replies: 17
Views: 17637

Temp Quarters

Just got in over the weekend.. We are with family here in BKK.. Looking hard at living in the Hua Hin area permanently... Been here many times.. Thai wife of 45 years... plan to come down in a day or so for a reconnaissance run for a week or so.. Any suggestions on where to stay ??
by RODERICK
Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: why do you rarely see sailing boats on the sea in Hua Hin?
Replies: 60
Views: 6426

Re: why do you rarely see sailing boats on the sea in Hua Hi

It's true.. they were a real handful to sail.. especially to sail single handed which I did with my old wooden Star for nearly 10 years.. I was sailing at the time off Seattle in the Puget Sound Star Fleet with such notables as Bill Buchan... Olympic Gold Medal winner and twice World Champion, his s...
by RODERICK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: why do you rarely see sailing boats on the sea in Hua Hin?
Replies: 60
Views: 6426

Re: why do you rarely see sailing boats on the sea in Hua Hi

That's great news.... I'll be down to see you as soon as I get there. At 6'2 and 220, the Laser is a little " tender " for me. I know the water is shallow, but any possibility of storing a Star class keelboat... It draws about 36 38 inches..
by RODERICK
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Events & Activities
Topic: why do you rarely see sailing boats on the sea in Hua Hin?
Replies: 60
Views: 6426

Sailing in Hua Hin

In the process of coming over to Thailand to retire completely..( 70 ) this month.. First came to Thailand in January 1965... nearly 50 years ago, as a young Special Forces soldier.. Beautiful Thai wife of 45 years.. 3 beautiful successful daughters. I'm a lifelong " Sailor " owned many sa...
by RODERICK
Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:34 pm
Forum: The Beach Bar
Topic: Boat for Billy
Replies: 22
Views: 4391

Re: Boat for Billy

Re: Boat for Billy In the process of coming back over permanently to live in Hua Hin area.. and following " stuff " here on the forum, so enjoyed the story of Billy and a final resting spot on the Gulf of Thailand. First came to Thailand as a young Special Forces soldier in January, 1965.....
by RODERICK
Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:26 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: saying Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 475

Re: saying Hello

Just joined today.. Thinking " seriously " about coming permanently.. Know Thailand well.. First came as a young Special Forces soldier in February 1965.. ( nearly 50 years ago ) 70 years old.. healthy.. still run everyday.. Speak Thai " passably ) long time student of Thai History.. ...