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Old 02-04-2008, 01:45
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Hello to all BMs. This is my first post on the forum - hopefully in time I'll be able to contribute some useful/entertaining pieces as I've already got loads of information from you guys for my impending, first ever trip to LOS : )

Less than two weeks to go & I can't wait, although I'll now be flying in solo as a fellow traveller has fallen by the wayside

Have to admit, as this my first ever trip to Los and I'm new to the whole BF/LT/ST/TGF scene, enthusiasm & excitement has been tainted with a little nervousness! Still, what is life without adventure?

Have sorted out my digs for BKK & Pattaya just got to finalise my arrangements for Patong.


Hope to call into the MTB for a few cold ones between 19-24 april if anyones around then?

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Old 02-04-2008, 01:52
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Welcome to the board Pullo ............you wont know whats hit you !

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Welcome to the board....Yes I remember....the first time and alone! Just go with the flow, have fun and take your time adjusting. If you read the board then you will be somewhat prepared.
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Welcome to the board. Out of my two times to LOS best time was when I went alone. (other time had GF with me )
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Old 02-04-2008, 02:48
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Thanks guys, good advice & I intend to take it!

Think the best thing is to treat the first trip as a learning experience & just roll with it. I'm pretty laid back anyway so I think it should suit me down to the ground.

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Welcome to the board. I'll be on my second tour, alone, between the 9th and 25th, so might run into you. If you visit ANY beer bar, you won't be alone more than a few seconds, believe me.
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Welcome to the board. I'll be on my second tour, alone, between the 9th and 25th, so might run into you. If you visit ANY beer bar, you won't be alone more than a few seconds, believe me.

Sounds too good to be true can't wait to get there !

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum, but do any BMs know if the Club Bamboo is still Guest Friendly? Apparently it was was back in March 2007 according to Casino.

Have tried emailing them but get no reply Really like the look of the place.
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Welcome to the board Pullo. Being alone is often the best way to tour as you do not have to fit in with anyone else's plans. just make it up as you go along.
Enjoy your trip and put down the inevitable mistakes to learning for the next trip....
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Welcome to the board, hope you enjoy your first trip.

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Welcome to the board. Out of my two times to LOS best time was when I went alone. (other time had GF with me )

I never saw you alone there
You were always being dragged behind the same cute BG


Welcome to the board Pullo, have a nice trip.
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WTTB Pullo, take note the 19th April is a bar closed night, think from 6pm until same time following day, so suggest checking your flight times to know if you have time to get an early session in the afternoon.
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Welcome to the board.
I'll be there from April 10 until May 1.
See you at MTB.....or any of the other bars run by BM's.
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WTTB Pullo, take note the 19th April is a bar closed night, think from 6pm until same time following day, so suggest checking your flight times to know if you have time to get an early session in the afternoon.

Thanks Dodger, that's good intel, I'll try & plan accordingly
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I never saw you alone there
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Now that you say it..you are right.5555 I think the same may happen next week.

I'll revise my statement: I heard being on your own is the best and have seen others having a blast at it
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Old 03-04-2008, 21:00
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Hi Pullo welcome to the board. Indeed visit the MTB and introduce yourself to Nicke, the owner and he can point some fellow BM's. And don't worry, you won't be alone too long.
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Less than two weeks to go & I can't wait, although I'll now be flying in solo as a fellow traveller has fallen by the wayside

as others have said, probably a good thing he isnt going, you wouldnt see him through the sea of women anyway

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Old 06-04-2008, 17:25
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Thanks for the WTTBs guys I look forward to meeting anyone who's about in the MTB around 19-24 April

Can't wait to escape the UK - woke up this morning & there's 4 inches of snow outside! This is Southern England ...

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Club Bamboo is nice place but a bit away from action
as it is your 1st time, id suggest booking somwhere else closer

check this site for hotels in patong
and you can always call them and quote the rate and they usually will give you that rate

Patong Villa might be a good place for your 1st trip
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Club Bamboo is nice place but a bit away from action
as it is your 1st time, id suggest booking somwhere else closer

check this site for hotels in patong
and you can always call them and quote the rate and they usually will give you that rate

Patong Villa might be a good place for your 1st trip

WTTB Pullo.....good advice there from M26...Club bamboo is about 30 mins walk down to Bangla or a tuk tuk drive away.....and you don't want to be at the mercy of those guys early in the morning
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hi mate and welcometo the board... I agree with the BM's its a little too far and there alot more hotels around and much closer which are known to be GF... I tried to book Club Bamboo a while back and im not 100% sure but i dont think its GF, i could be wrong but i didnt book because it was too far and at night when your pissed and you got a lady wrapped around you all you want to do is get back to loom asap..

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4" of snow eh... lol soon your going to be buried in many inches of pootang I reckon.
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