Monday, 3 November 2014

The wonders of photoshop

This site has some fantastic photos, not all of them photoshopped. Here's a tiny sample from the "Effects" gallery:







Sunday, 2 November 2014

Attractive food for young eaters


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I have an update about Tom from Phuket:

Hi Regina,

Yes, that is me “lurking” in the shadows of “What Time is O’Clock”. When I rise at 0500 you’re the second spot I check on the Internet (after my emails). I enjoy the photos, stories, etc., though seldom get to the comment section, though your reposting of my photo got my curiosity up and I did this morning.

Phuket is still a wonderful place to visit, or as I did more than twelve years ago, move to. It’s an island (and the pronunciation of the name is done with a silent “h” – so Poo – ket with accent on the ket), a bit smaller than Singapore 543 sq. kms. And has a population of half-a-million or so – though with the migrant works and tourists that figure is low (last year we had 7.5 million visitors). Phuket is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia – we do have 650 hotels with more than 40,000 rooms. The largest number of tourists come from China, Korea, India and Russia – we have direct flights to Moscow, Hong Kong, Seoul, Dubai, Tehran and most capitols of the SAE Asian countries.

A few statistics about our weather – average temperatures run from 27-29 C (81-83F), with highs in the lower 90’s F. Month with the most sun is April, with the most rain is September, coolest temperatures January, hottest March.

A few personal notes: I am originally from Washington State (U.S.A.) and after visiting more than 40 countries chose Thailand for my retirement, and have not regretted it – though as with anywhere, one can get frustrated with situations. I am in good health at 75+ years and walk 4-5 kms a day. I do research projects on various subjects (thank goodness for the Internet) and care for a dozen pet birds (parrots, finch, etc.).

If anyone has questions about Phuket, visiting, living here, etc. I can try to provide answers or suggestions on where to find the information. Am sometimes a bit slow in replying to emails.
Enjoy your postings – most mornings I get a chuckle or out-loud laugh to start my day here and that’s why I keep coming back every day. Started reading you back in 2008.

Best regards,

Phuket Tom

There you are, it was Tom lurking after all these years!

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While looking for Tom's photo on the old blog, I came across some lovely contributions from people who also contribute to WTIOC. I'll post them some time soon. Watch this space...

Saturday, 1 November 2014

Old friend?

Yesterday people were remembering our reader from Phuket. Here's an open thread from the old blog, posted on February 17, 2011. Hey, Tom, if that's you lurking, come out of the shadows and join the conversation. If you're not Tom, please introduce yourself and join our crazy club...


Watching the sun rise on a beach is a very soothing experience. This picture was sent in by reader Phuket Tom, who wrote: "it was taken on a February morning at dawn from the beach in front of my home at Rawai Beach, Phuket, Thailand."

Thank you, Tom.

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Here's the answer to the question asked in what became a very amusing discussion, already answered by CC, but without the sound...



Thursday, 30 October 2014

Have a fun Halloween!

GrannyJ sent us a story which goes very well with a Halloween theme. Thank you, GrannyJ.

Police work can be entertaining as well as dangerous.

Recently, a female sheriff's deputy arrested Patrick Lawrence, a 22 year old white male, who was fornicating with a pumpkin in the middle of a field at night.

The next day, at the Gwinnett County (GA) courthouse, Lawrence was charged with lewd and lascivious behavior, public indecency and public intoxication.

The suspect explained that he was passing a pumpkin patch on his way home from a drinking session when he decided to stop. 

'You know how a pumpkin is soft and squishy inside, and there was no one around for miles, 
or at least I thought there was no one around' he stated.

Lawrence went on to say that he pulled over to the side of the road, picked out a pumpkin that he felt was appropriate to his purpose, cut a hole in it, and proceeded to satisfy his pressing need.

”Guess I was really into it, y'know?” he commented with evident embarrassment.

In the process of doing the deed, Lawrence failed to notice an approaching sheriff's car and was unaware of his audience until Deputy Brenda Taylor approached him.

'It was an unusual situation, that's for sure,' said Deputy Taylor. 

'I walked up to Lawrence and he's just humping away at this pumpkin.'

Deputy Taylor went on to describe what happened when she approached Lawrence ...


'I said: 'Excuse me, sir, but do you realize that you're having sex with a pumpkin?' 

He froze and was clearly very surprised that I was there, and then he looked me straight in the face and said:

'A pumpkin? Sh*t ... is it midnight already?'

[This story is not true, but the guy's comeback is very funny!]


Amy and mrsgunka sent us this cute picture:


A collection of funny bits and pieces

I have a doctor's appointment in Tulle this afternoon. Here are some funnies, slightly earlier than usual...