Monthly Archives: December 2006

Bangkok Bombings

Posted on December 31, 2006 by

Just a quick note: We came back from Bangkok a day early and are back safe in Isan, so were fortunate enough to avoid the bombings. I got a touch of the stomach flu or something but am toughing it … Continue reading →

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Internet woes for the new year

Posted on December 28, 2006 by

There was an earthquake off the shore of Taiwan which damaged some undersea com cables – the repairs will take at least three weeks and updating here as well as access to email/skype will be limited until then. Happy new … Continue reading →

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RIP JB

Posted on December 26, 2006 by

This is as fitting a remembrance as any. Notice: Anybody who links to the LA Style song today is gay.

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The McSweeney's List feed is discontinued

Posted on December 24, 2006 by

“I’ve been asked by McSweeney’s to discontinue this feed. It will not be updated further.” Well, Happy Holidays to you, too, bitches! McSweeney’s sucks donkey balls recently anyway… That’s it, take a big step back, Timothy!

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My Own Private SW Xmas SPL

Posted on December 24, 2006 by

My wife is working today, so I’m catching up on some YouTube. Merry Christmas! Wait! If you liked that last vid, you’ll love this one:

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Kismet

Posted on December 23, 2006 by

I am a sucker for stories about drunken, farting dogs. That is all.

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Fellow Ugmericans…

Posted on December 23, 2006 by

Just a quick observation today: When any random group of expats gathers overseas for a social event – be it a holiday, a sports event, or even just a quick drink at the local watering hole – why does there … Continue reading →

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xmas tunes

Posted on December 19, 2006 by

Go get some doper-than-average holiday tracks: Santastic II DJ Riko’s Merry Mixmas 2006 Highly recommended for those sick of hearing the words, “..but the very next day, you gave it away.” (thx g-man)

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my week in signs

Posted on December 18, 2006 by

“jump for joy! you made it without wetting your pants!” There’s always time for air hockey… with your gang. No peddling measly wares, you Dickensian biotches (M-F 8:00 – 10:00AM) The coolest car I saw this month. Some type of … Continue reading →

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Weather Revelation

Posted on December 17, 2006 by

I am shocked. It’s COLD outside. I’m in Thailand, and it’s COLD outside. Granted, I was standing on my veranda in my boxers, but it’s genuinely cold! In Thailand! I’m so happy, I could cry! But I think I’ll take … Continue reading →

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Response to "How to draw a car in MS Paint"

Posted on December 16, 2006 by

I really dig the How to Draw series because the sum of my freehand drawing ability can be expressed as:

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choose your own entendre

Posted on December 15, 2006 by

American Me, on cellphone: “So whatcha up to?” Fem-ish Aussie Him: “I’m out having a fag – then I’m gonna go have a smoke.” /// I have my suspicions, but I’m still not sure what he was up to… Don’t … Continue reading →

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OLD NEWSFLASH!!

Posted on December 13, 2006 by

Extra anus kills four-legged chick Now how the hell did I miss that last month?

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A Thai Fish Sanctuary

Posted on December 10, 2006 by

Last weekend, a student called up and said he wanted to show me a local sight. “Well,” I figured, “whatever it is, it should beat the hell out of tipping water buffaloes on yet another Saturday afternoon.” So the wife … Continue reading →

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Member's Only Jacket

Posted on December 9, 2006 by

“In 1984, Director Stanley Kubrick placed ads throughout the U.S. for young aspiring actors to send in audition tapes for “Full Metal Jacket”. This is one of them… “

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They came bearing gifts.

Posted on December 6, 2006 by

A little boy and girl playing in front of their mother’s shop in Sarakham. King of Pain

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Stop Motion

Posted on December 6, 2006 by
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Peppering

Posted on December 6, 2006 by

This is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while: Season Shot One question, though: Is it a joke? Cuz I’m pretty sure I’ve met people who would actually buy it. (thx JV)

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50 Amazing-but-True Holiday Facts

Posted on December 6, 2006 by

* In the village where the original Saint Nicholas was born, children celebrate Christmas by giving gifts to old men with long white beards. * Children whose families celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas have a 97 percent higher chance of … Continue reading →

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Flying Lantern

Posted on December 5, 2006 by

4F view from the parking garage of the only department store in town, SermThai.

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