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Waterproofing matches greasing snare traps (odourlessly) the list goes on Kit is one thing, knowledge another.

One of these Plus a small sharp skinner type knife Waterproofs Compass Fish hooks & line Snare wire Candle Matches + Lighters Condoms & whatever luxuries you can be bothered carrying .

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One thing that never tarnishes in GZ is that 'WTF Factor' Every day there is something to open your eyes and make you wonder, sometimes its just something as simple as puzzeling over the vectors involved in propelling an indigenous person forward when their legs go out with each step at 45 degrees away from the direction of travel. Or why Chairman Mao put them all on a mission to carpet the country in sputum. But today I was taken with what perverse rationale was being employed by this caring mother taking her kiddie for playtime in the midst of six lanes of fast moving !!!! .

Just found these out here in the wilds of Guangzhou: The Gen:

Hot off the press...latest from the true 'noob' suppliers... Milgauss with GREEN Sapphire Crystal 39mm x 13mm 20mm Bracelet Noob Asian 21j Movement You'll have to wait untill Im back in the UK for these Tho I could be teased into a little immediate shipping .

After around twelve years of coming here I have had the most unusual and wryly comical experience in a cross town Taxi. Being on the road is always an experience but this was noteworthy. A bit of background info for those who have never been here, and those who have but never dug deeper than superficial tourism. Thailand is predominantly a (Theraveda) Buddhist country. Having said that there is a lot of things carried out under that banner that have absolutely nothing to do with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama and everything to do with ancient animism. Thais are besotted by spirits and ghosts, as evidenced by the media's lurid offerings which are always eagerly digested. In the countryside babies are often given 'ugly' nick names so spirits wont be keen to steal them! Back to matters of the road, often when a serious accident occurs (with fatalities) a little 'spirit house' will be erected at the site - both to placate the malevolent spirits that inhabit that area and doubtless caused the accident, and to give succour to the newly departed who may still linger with a vengeful disposition! Locals will often add 'Buddhist icons and images especially broken ones (which could no longer be kept in their homes). The resultant 'shrine' now has its own (growing) influence, and in order to receive the good graces - or at least dispel the unwanted attentions of the spirits, Thais will not only make offerings of garlands , food etc, but will Wai it on sight. The Wai is the world famous hands together head bowed posture often confused by foreigners as equivalent to their handshake. Now here's the rub, no one but the most foolhardy would drive past one of these without Wai'ing it for fear of falling victim to another spirit induced accident. Of course driving through an already proven dangerous stretch of road with both hands clasped in front of your nose and eyes downcast leads to inevitable consequences and pretty soon you have a self perpetuating accident black spot !! Most Thais will wear a Buddha amulet, these are a complex and intricate subject, but different ones imbibe differing powers and protections. I recall a dealer in these some years back telling me that whatever one he was going on about was the most powerful protection against death on the road. Proven by the fact that he had enquired of the officials of the Sawangboriboon (an organisation that masquerades as an accident rescue service) and they in living memory had never recovered a body wearing one (I personally doubt they've ever recovered a body in possession of ANY valuables). I suppose by this rationale wearing odd fluorescent coloured socks would be equally as efficacious - as they've never recovered a corpse wearing these either!!! So on to the taxi ride, as soon as I got in I knew this guy was different, he was festooned in amulets as was the vehicle - the steering column was covered by wooden phallus tied around it (an ancient male protection amulet normally tied around the waist). As we rattled along (both rear wheel bearings were shot and the differential would soon be following them!) I sneaked a photo of his travelling 'shrine'....... Shortly after I made conversation about his collection stating I had met Luang Phra Khoon (the figure on the left of the dashboard crouching smoking) - regarded by the Thais as a Living National Treasure - some eight years ago in Korat. Now I had his interest, I told him Luang Phra Khoon had rapped me on the head with his bamboo stick too (considered very fortuitous). Well he was off like a scalded earwig opening little bags of amulets, taking chains of them from under his shirt etc all while barrelling along a four lane elevated freeway !! He showed me one I recognised as the 'Sothorn' Buddha, when I told him this I obviously went up in his estimation as out came his antique prized amulets from the glove box. Now it should be explained here that the protocols for passing and receiving an amulet is to perform the earlier mentioned Wai but with the amulet between the hands before passing it to another and on receiving it. Now in four lanes of vehicular lunacy that is so common place in the City of Angels this was a sight to behold, blaring horns very near misses and a taxi driver turned facing his rear seat passenger Wai'ing !!! Well we survived some several kilometers of repeating this 'ritual' so maybe he did have some powerful protection after all. .

I did really want to try on a sub, but they wouldnt let me as they thought I couldnt carry it off ;-) .

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Girlfriends are easy replaced Good reps are hard to find ;-) .

HOUSEKIHIROBA The accursed book that has waylaid many an intrepid shopper in the Far East. Used as a catalogue virtually universally by rep sellers out there Many versions (I think up to Vol. #14 now) They have a site if you want to see pics http://www.u-s.jp Ostensibly Gen sellers....but their books display many reps (?????) .

Ive had this argument with a couple of UK providers (worst bunch are o2) Ive had foreign bought handsets either blocked or become blocked after previously being OK !!!!! Im convinced they are veto'ing non UK IMEIs when used with their SIMs (B~~tards!) Needless to say they deny its happening.

If you have kids (or people in general) in proximity to super glue it behooves you to have the antidote handy .

Prolifically (and for some years now) .

Or just go to the hardware store and buy some super glue solvent Sheesh .

Not 'will be', 'was' Your some three years too late unfortunately. .

I have on occasion acquired (for UK buyers) solid gold DJs They're not cheap You have no g'tee of the true assay value of the gold But the biggest issue to consider is shipment. I buy them for UK buyers as I can handball them back to the UK and NEVER commit one to an international carrier If you opt for a 'remote' purchase nail down all the 'what ifs' re shipment 100% (and then nail them down again) before parting with those $1K's. .

Great....... so when's it over? So the free flow of reps can resume .

Asian flesh pots mmmmmmmmm p.s. your siggy no longer seems to be there!! .

I think you need to appreciate that when MBK is referred to on these fora reference is being made solely to the high end replicas produced and sold by 'Nah Piek'. Yes its no secret that wholesalers in Khlong Thom (for I fear that's what you're trying to pronounce - Kom Tom is a place in LA full of gang bangers) are way cheaper than tourist stalls in the generality of Mah Boon Khrong. A little more searching around Yaorowat you might even best Khlong Thom ;-) Now dont mind me .

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Up 2 U...will be an experience for you Chinese sellers (with dorsal fins)

Ha I forgot we're separated by a common language