"So then Thang ordered some barbacued birds... I'm really not sure what they are in English, maybe pigeons."
Well, that would not only take care of the roof rats, but feed the homeless in this town!
Do they have any Norwegian Blues?
Shemanails will be passing thru Pattaya and BKK this june. Soi Cowboy,Nana Plaza, and Plenty of Katoes!!!!!!! Those "Girls" really have the Shemanails!!!!!!! Too bad I'll only be in Thailand 7jun-16jun 
They look more like humming birds. Love seeing those Thai beauties eat those big black scorpians!
A couple of friends of mine, both men, were telling me about the "lady-boys". Apparently that's what the TSs are called by the locals. One of my friends is around 30, the other is around 50 yrs, and both of them just got back from there. They do not know each other, but described almost identical instances of being hounded by hookers. If you want to fit in and you are a lady-boy, you may go up to a foreign man and ask, "Smoke? Smoke? You wanna smoke?" If the foriegn man doesn't get it, you may point at or grab his crotch while emphasizing, "SMOKE?"
Unfortunately, both my friends were not interested at the time in the lady-boys, already having paid the female hookers they were holding hands with for the week. One hooker said, "No lady-boy. I here, need money. Family buffalo die."
Unfortunately, both my friends were not interested at the time in the lady-boys, already having paid the female hookers they were holding hands with for the week. One hooker said, "No lady-boy. I here, need money. Family buffalo die."
how come she said it in English.
You talk even more online than in life! I joined MotherBoards just to talk to YOU while you're away...in Saigon? Good God honey...and you never did give me my birthday gift from last year. Why not get me a new one?
Just wading through all your postings...when you returning?
Love Raven
Just wading through all your postings...when you returning?
Love Raven
She was talking to my friend, her BENEFACTOR, who doesn't speak anything but english.
Hi Snook,
I have a lovely pigeon head for you!
I just took a 2 day bus tour through the Mekong Delta. Lots of waving children and conical hats. I'm outta here soon. I just need to stop in BKK and pick up costumes. I forgot to mention what a fabulously international trannie meeting place those costume stalls are! Every day some wacky queen from somewhere in the world is loading up on gear. I met a queen from Paris who is VERY surged and pumped, but still 24-7 male. I met another one who's also from Paris and does a big "showgirl" revue. I met an Asian tranny from Australia. I met this nutty one from Malaysia who tried to get lezzy with me. Yo, yo, I don't go there! It's a very wacky thing, smack in the middle of this otherwise gritty marketplace. I live for it!
I have a lovely pigeon head for you!
I just took a 2 day bus tour through the Mekong Delta. Lots of waving children and conical hats. I'm outta here soon. I just need to stop in BKK and pick up costumes. I forgot to mention what a fabulously international trannie meeting place those costume stalls are! Every day some wacky queen from somewhere in the world is loading up on gear. I met a queen from Paris who is VERY surged and pumped, but still 24-7 male. I met another one who's also from Paris and does a big "showgirl" revue. I met an Asian tranny from Australia. I met this nutty one from Malaysia who tried to get lezzy with me. Yo, yo, I don't go there! It's a very wacky thing, smack in the middle of this otherwise gritty marketplace. I live for it!
Help us all ....Miss Understood, the drag community of New Yark Sitie could greatly ben-e-fit from ya findin of this ole great thai secret for da fab outfits you be pull ova there in kathy lee gifford land.... could ya please pack one of the elderly people up in ya bag- slip him or her a roofie and pack'em up- im sure customs won't mind, and we could all let them live underneath grand central, or some slum with cheap rent, and have the the person soup up sum nice little frocks so us po gals don't haveta fly all the way over there.....feed'em some dog food or chinese white rice, what's the difference...i think dogfood has more color.... i think that's a great idea. But what do i know?
Mason
Mason
The people who make the clothes MU is buying are getting all of the money she spends--not so for sweatshop workers. I don't agree with the slur on her ethics.
I have had outfits made by actual professional Asian tailors IN Asia. There is such a job over there (as in other countries) designated "tailor". That little nugget of knowledge out of the way, how many sweatshop workers do you figure go into making a one-of-a-kind little do?
We save the sweatshop numbers for midwest Wal-Mart specials.
So, don't jump on the little Asian tailors and the people who need them until you've visited one of our BEE-U-TEE-FUL countries and yelled at all the tourists for keeping commerce alive.
We save the sweatshop numbers for midwest Wal-Mart specials.
So, don't jump on the little Asian tailors and the people who need them until you've visited one of our BEE-U-TEE-FUL countries and yelled at all the tourists for keeping commerce alive.
Well come on, i understand that, but, just one little 85 year old that sits in a corner and beads and sequins things can't hurt!!...... Just 1...ok ok, we'd feed her more than dogfood and white rice..... They are the best workers, yes, i know. Needle-thread-sequin-bead and repeat....and repeat....and repeat..........If my grandmother can do it for only 2.25 an hour, surely i could pay a smuggled one in 3. 50 an hour...patrica field only paid me 6. 50 an hour...that's a sweatshop for ya......
Vultures only eat the dead and almost dead. You're still typing.
I tease because I love.
I tease because I love.
She's just some piece of crazy talkin' Southern trash, don't take her seriously. She's actually one of the few privileged ones who actually gor a Thai-sequined souvenier last year. There won't be any this year I'm sorry to say. I need all my time and space to stock up for my new fleet of showgirls.
I'm at the beach in 'Nam with my temporary BF Tung. It's lovely here. I'll be home in a week. Damn.
I'm at the beach in 'Nam with my temporary BF Tung. It's lovely here. I'll be home in a week. Damn.
How bouts you shows us a picture of this Tung fella?
Pack him up to, or, mail order? How nice that would be..... i don't know how you do that, and not get attached to the little sweet suckers < no pun intended> I'd end up staying there or bringing one home. ...... What does your showgirl stuff look like?
I wouldn't exploit him like that... besides, I have no way of uploading a photo here.
(Hey moderator, if you're out there, can we keep this going instead of starting a part II? I'll be hope in less than a week, it seems silly.)
Viet Nam is significantly more poor than Thailand. Still, people seem to function quite well. There's just so many people... and children, trying to sell you gum or some other thing, that it gets a little upsetting. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't look like a Save The Children commercial, but it really reminds me that we are VERY rich in America. The way we got that way may not be fair or right, but we are privilaged just by being born there.
I's funny though. People who have a decent job always have a live in maid. Their money doesn't go far OUT of here, like they probably can't afford to trave to the US, but a live in maid here is $35 a month.
Today I went to a nice beach that was free of foreigners... it helps to make local friends. I bought a kilo of bbq scallops for $2 and a big steamed crab for $2. These ladies in conical hats walk around with freshly caught seafood and serve it to you right on the beach. In an hour I'm back to Saigon.
(Hey moderator, if you're out there, can we keep this going instead of starting a part II? I'll be hope in less than a week, it seems silly.)
Viet Nam is significantly more poor than Thailand. Still, people seem to function quite well. There's just so many people... and children, trying to sell you gum or some other thing, that it gets a little upsetting. Don't get me wrong, it doesn't look like a Save The Children commercial, but it really reminds me that we are VERY rich in America. The way we got that way may not be fair or right, but we are privilaged just by being born there.
I's funny though. People who have a decent job always have a live in maid. Their money doesn't go far OUT of here, like they probably can't afford to trave to the US, but a live in maid here is $35 a month.
Today I went to a nice beach that was free of foreigners... it helps to make local friends. I bought a kilo of bbq scallops for $2 and a big steamed crab for $2. These ladies in conical hats walk around with freshly caught seafood and serve it to you right on the beach. In an hour I'm back to Saigon.
Having lived in Miami for almost a year, i think i went to the beach about 4 times. 3 times at night. Sorry, they have not came out with the spf 284 that i would need to wear.....the sun would need the shades i'm so white...
The state of how the US lives is amazing, espically since i got to know alot of people from latin america that just came here recently, and how different things are in every way from here to there. But,there's a big catch 22 about the rich and poor vs. the who's right and who's wrong, who's priviledged and who's not and it's all relative towards what you want outta life anyhow....
I'd love to go scuba diving over in that area of the world, scuba diving in the atlantic is mild compared to all the weird fish and prehistoric fishes and creatures from that blue lagoon over there. But, i don't know. Being not a fan of swimming due to a jellyfish attack on me when i was yng, i think i would be more likely to have fun exploring asian ruins and the jungles of asia and talking with the wildlife, being i speak their lanuage of crazy well. Make it back safely.....Mason
The state of how the US lives is amazing, espically since i got to know alot of people from latin america that just came here recently, and how different things are in every way from here to there. But,there's a big catch 22 about the rich and poor vs. the who's right and who's wrong, who's priviledged and who's not and it's all relative towards what you want outta life anyhow....
I'd love to go scuba diving over in that area of the world, scuba diving in the atlantic is mild compared to all the weird fish and prehistoric fishes and creatures from that blue lagoon over there. But, i don't know. Being not a fan of swimming due to a jellyfish attack on me when i was yng, i think i would be more likely to have fun exploring asian ruins and the jungles of asia and talking with the wildlife, being i speak their lanuage of crazy well. Make it back safely.....Mason
I just got my 10th massage in 6 weeks. I think all 10 add up to the price of 1 in NY! Thai massages are rough, but they make my back feel alright again. I got one in Vietnam that was a bit different. She did a lot with her feet, walking on my back and the back of my legs. I guess fat people don't give massages. Well, the 6 fat people in Vietnam will manage to find other occupations.
Maybe it IS the diet in Asia, but I'm skeptical. Thang is over 30 and packs away beer like a German truck driver, and he's still thin as Kate Moss. Some DNA researcher will isolate and sell that gene, you just wait!
Saigon was wild but I have to say, it really makes Bangkok seem peaceful. Thai people are much more calm and laid back. Don't get me wrong, people in Vietnam were generally very warm and friendly. They're just in a big scurry to survive.
Did I already tell you about the insane driving situation? Seiously, you take your life in your hands every time you drive anywhere in Saigon. It's like being in some crazy road race. They will U-turn ANYWHERE and they always, on 2 lane roads, will cross onto the other side to pass someone... even at night. I was trapped in a speeding van staring at the lights of 5 motorbikes barreling towards us. It was quite a thrill ride. And crossing the street? Well, basically you just slowly wade your way across and people will either stop, or swerve around you. It sort of feels like your trying to kill yourself. Isn't there a scene like that in some drug-scare movie?
Importing is hard. Vietnam has amazingly cheap embroidered and beaded handbags, but the shipping prices are crazy. I had to buy a suiotcase to take my Chinese headdresses to Thailand to ship them from here. It's still going to cost more to get them home than it cost to buy them. It gets easier when you have large quantities and can buy cargo space, but I'm just dabbling. The only thing I bought for resale are these cowboy hats and handbags made from soda cans. Coke, Diet coke, and Lipton Iced Tea. The writing is a mix of English and Thai which makes them extra special!
Maybe it IS the diet in Asia, but I'm skeptical. Thang is over 30 and packs away beer like a German truck driver, and he's still thin as Kate Moss. Some DNA researcher will isolate and sell that gene, you just wait!
Saigon was wild but I have to say, it really makes Bangkok seem peaceful. Thai people are much more calm and laid back. Don't get me wrong, people in Vietnam were generally very warm and friendly. They're just in a big scurry to survive.
Did I already tell you about the insane driving situation? Seiously, you take your life in your hands every time you drive anywhere in Saigon. It's like being in some crazy road race. They will U-turn ANYWHERE and they always, on 2 lane roads, will cross onto the other side to pass someone... even at night. I was trapped in a speeding van staring at the lights of 5 motorbikes barreling towards us. It was quite a thrill ride. And crossing the street? Well, basically you just slowly wade your way across and people will either stop, or swerve around you. It sort of feels like your trying to kill yourself. Isn't there a scene like that in some drug-scare movie?
Importing is hard. Vietnam has amazingly cheap embroidered and beaded handbags, but the shipping prices are crazy. I had to buy a suiotcase to take my Chinese headdresses to Thailand to ship them from here. It's still going to cost more to get them home than it cost to buy them. It gets easier when you have large quantities and can buy cargo space, but I'm just dabbling. The only thing I bought for resale are these cowboy hats and handbags made from soda cans. Coke, Diet coke, and Lipton Iced Tea. The writing is a mix of English and Thai which makes them extra special!
Alex, we are all LOVING these journals... it sort of will be sad for us when you get home (in the nicest possible way!)... its so frustrating that you can't ship all of this stuff home...don't suppose my goofy mate ALex was any help on that front eh.... I remember being in San Angel outside of Mexico City for a while and theres all these really fantastic furniture stores... huge hand crafted armoire for about $20 US!! But the shipping was a MAJOR issue... so much black market for shipping... would cost around $700 to ship.... EVERYONE i spoke with said it was impossible... and to hire a van and drive there are bandits and extortions on the way... but sometimes as i look around ABC carpet i think back to those armoires!! how sad am I.....Keep posting.... can't wait to see the new frocks!