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by J.J.B.
Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:34 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: iPad help for a dummy
Replies: 37
Views: 4651

Re: The Digital Surgery

We had a new ipad mini sent over from Thailand (it's a genuine apple one) for our son to use and he has got the hang of the basics already. Our problem is, it is all in Thai and I'm damned if I can find out how to change the language. I've looked in settings but can't spot what I need. Any help wou...
by J.J.B.
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: History Challenge & Journal
Replies: 5135
Views: 103563

Re: History Challenge

DM - it looks like some kind of stone hammer, perhaps for brave dentists to remove the teeth from a T-Rex..? :naughty:
by J.J.B.
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Positive Experiences in Thailand
Replies: 33
Views: 2859

Re: Positive Experiences in Thailand

Correction: Substitute "DESK" for "counter" Not to worry Major B, both are acceptable. I'm not sure whether the forum subscribes to British or American English, or that terrible hybrid of International English. I'm just glad that it's English! :thumb: Now, where did I leave that...
by J.J.B.
Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: iPad help for a dummy
Replies: 37
Views: 4651

Re: iPad help for a dummy

......For those people using a computer to access FaceTime, you may come across problems registering with the server, making it inoperable. This most commonly happens because your /etc/hosts file contains an IP address that is being blocked....... I can only assume seeing the above that they don't ...
by J.J.B.
Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Discontent with expat life in Thailand
Replies: 68
Views: 5922

Re: Discontent with expat life in Thailand

Dannie Boy wrote: I think you are what you are and if you are not happy here then you probably won't be happy anywhere!!
:thanks:
by J.J.B.
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: The Digital Surgery (computer questions/problems here)
Replies: 3035
Views: 199819

Re: VPN server effects

Can someone in simple layman terms spell out the advantages/dis-advantages of VP usage please? One thing I noticed today was my Vuse downloads (17) were crawling along (1kB/s). My StrongVPN dropped out and an immediate increase in download speed (350kB/s). Any reason for this? I have the same probl...
by J.J.B.
Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:12 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: iPad help for a dummy
Replies: 37
Views: 4651

Re: iPad help for a dummy

FaceTime is an Apple only video calling application (app) and will only work over WiFi or 3G networks in countries where Apple has an agreement with the 3G providers, so not all countries by any means. If you go to the App Store on your iPad and search for 'video calling' or something similar you wi...
by J.J.B.
Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: Flights, Airlines & Airports
Topic: Airport VIP Bus to and from Hua Hin
Replies: 505
Views: 84212

Re: Airport VIP Bus to and from Hua Hin

An excellent service, I've used it in both directions now and it appears reliable and a good deal more comfortable than a taxi at a fraction of the price. The trip was around 2 hours and 45 minutes each way - much better than I expected - and with free water and a toilet on board, there's not much t...
by J.J.B.
Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Easiest way to fix Zanussi oven timer?
Replies: 14
Views: 2742

Re: Easiest way to fix Zanussi oven timer?

It should be fairly straight-forward, as you say. In Amy case, PM sent - hope it works out.
by J.J.B.
Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Easiest way to fix Zanussi oven timer?
Replies: 14
Views: 2742

Re: Easiest way to fix Zanussi oven timer?

Can anyone suggest where to find someone capable of fixing existing or supplying and installing new timer in a Zanussi ZOB22K built in oven? There's a guy I know who specialises in odd jobs of this nature. My dishwasher had packed-up (yes, an electric one before the slew of smart comments :neener:)...
by J.J.B.
Thu Jan 03, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Discontent with expat life in Thailand
Replies: 68
Views: 5922

Re: Discontent with expat life in Thailand

I was looking forward to meeting you too, Mr Plum, and wish you a speedy recovery from the strep throat. We should look to get together when I'm next over for Songkran, if you don't mind a little water!
:cheers:
by J.J.B.
Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:02 am
Forum: Suggestions, Questions & Announcements
Topic: HHForum Ten Year Celebrations
Replies: 191
Views: 18940

Re: HHForum Ten Year Celebrations

Indeed it was a great time and thanks so much to you, Terry, for hosting the whole event. Meeting people offline over a few cold ones is always more fun than tapping away at a keyboard and thanks to Buksida, Huahinian, DP, Major Bloodnok, Expat TV and especially dtaai-maai for making me feel so welc...
by J.J.B.
Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Discontent with expat life in Thailand
Replies: 68
Views: 5922

Re: Discontent with expat life in Thailand

Thank you for the background, Margaret, I can certainly see why those changes would cause discontent among some. Having met forum members at the Fishing Lodge last night, I am happy to report that from what I saw, there are still many expats who fit into the category you describe from when you lived...
by J.J.B.
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 16758
Views: 470341

Re: Caption Competition

Woman to man:
"No, you're right, cremation probably wouldn't have been the wisest choice..."
by J.J.B.
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:22 am
Forum: Entertainment Zone
Topic: Caption Competition
Replies: 16758
Views: 470341

Re: Caption Competition

"It only hurts when I laugh..."