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In Topic: Water Leak.

2012-05-20 16:11:36

This can be a very expensive and time-consuming operation, especially if the leak is in a wall, under concrete or under your house. Look for the usual signs - wet soil, water collecting in odd locations,etc. In the end, if you can narrow it down a little, it is often the cheapest and most effective to bypass the suspected leaky piping with new piping.

In Topic: Looking For A Nice Place To Go For A Long Weekend.

2012-05-20 08:36:19

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In Topic: Phuket Party?

2012-05-20 08:24:42

View PostHongKongPhooey, on 2012-05-19 17:51:45, said:

View Postwestsail, on 2012-05-19 17:00:37, said:

I'd prefer to hold the party in Patong or Kamala.  I reccomend the Ex-Pat.

If some people want to bring their kids and some don't want kids there, I suggest that it starts in the afternoon with kids allowed until a specified time.

I suggest Carlsburg for a sponsor.  They've been doing a lot of promotions in Phuket lately, and they make a great beer.

Last time a sponsor was involved I think he was left out of pocket because of all the people that said they would come but didn't turn up. Just an added complication to what should be just a simple social gathering.

Your idea 'westsail' regarding children is a perfect one. It amazes me how intolerant some people are and how they want everything to be catered for their personal needs and to hell with everybody else. People that are allergic to children can just turn up after the cut off time.

Does anybody else find it hilarious how people say 'I think a good place for the party is........' and then by pure coincidence name the place they happen to live.

The organisers should choose a place they think is suitable and people will either want to go or not. If people aren't prepared to travel then they can't have wanted to go that much IMO.

My advice would be to make it a paid for event with payment made in advance. Cuts to the chase and separates the time wasters from the genuinely interested and the money could be used for entertainment with people still having to buy their own food and drinks. That way people aren't paying for food they don't want etc.

Somebody mentioned flexibility. If people are such hard work that they just can't go with the flow, and be happy whether kids are there or not and don't care where it is, then they're not going to be the greatest fun at a party IMO. I would rather meet up with people who just say 'Yeh I'll come' and then just turned up and had fun with the details being irrelevant.

Just organise a party TV. Don't let all the 'I want it like this' & 'I want it there' brigade suck the fun out of it before it's even been arranged.


I think if you read raro's OP, you'll find he asked for suggestions for location and whether it should be a family event or otherwise. As to location, people are more likely to suggest locations they are familiar with - hardly a 'hilarious' concept. You can't leave it up to raro to find a place - he is not familiar with the island. Perhaps you could make a helpful suggestion in this respect? Your post could have the effect of people being loath to suggest venues - not very helpful at all.

Let's try to keep this thread on point and flame free.

In Topic: Phuket Party?

2012-05-19 14:19:53

I would probably go (if it was a no children event), but would only definitely commit if the location were not too far for travel. Therefore, I would prefer something centrally located - within the boundaries of anywhere between Kata and Kamala. I wouldn't be fussed about whether drinks or food were free, but a buffet style meal should be available. If there is to be free refreshment, something will be needed (as per previous occasions) to keep away balloon chasers who are not contributing TV members. I think it should be a member and partner only thing - I have an aversion to listening to other people's screaming kids (yes, I know that it's not YOURS who screech, it's always everyone else's kids).

As to venue, it would be nice to find a place with a pool. There's a goody (hotel with largish restaurant, bar and nice pool) on 50 Pi Rd here in Patong that would fit the bill perfectly and would probably be more than willing to host. No problem with on-street parking at this location either. It probably could not do a buffet (I can find look into this), but there is no shortage of choice for caterers at moderate price with very good food (I can easily sort out some contacts, if so desired).

I haven't answered your poll, because it is a bit too definitive.

In Topic: Phuket Airport Immigration (Good News)

2012-05-17 21:52:48

Are you sure about that Steven? If you have a 1 am departure, for example, and hit immigration prior to midnight, the stamp in your passport would have to be for the current date (being prior to midnight). Since you are airside, and don't need a visa to be airside, common sense suggests you should be okay in all respects. (I used to do the same regularly quite a few years ago and never had a problem. Perhaps I was just lucky.)

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