Small Bangkok GTG

I was in Bangkok last week and met up with Ruckdee for drinks at a nightclub close to my Hotel. I have read Ruckdee's posts over the years and have exchanged a lot of mail with him . Ruckdee is a gentleman who sent me a very nice note on the day of my arrival to say he hopes I enjoy the city and that if I needed any help to contact him on his mobile phone. We met at the lobby pool room of my hotel to take some wrist shots and have a chat and then proceeded to have drinks at the nightclub.

After drinks at the nightclub he went back with me to my Hotel to talk to the night duty manager to plan the best way for me to get to the water front for a cruise and then after the cruise the best way to the Lebua tower to watch the sunset from the 63 rd.floor.

The next morning he sent me an email and suggested a better way. He sent me a google map instead detailing precisely the best way to get there using the BTS train system ( cheap and very efficient and beats the traffic jams ) and then precise instructions how to get to the Lebua Tower from the BTs stattion. I qoute Ruckdee in his email " I hope this will be helpful. It's not a very long walk but footpath can be quite crowded after school and office hours.Have a good day " When you visit Melbourne, it is my promise to ensure you will have a great stay.

The view from the lebua tower , having a few drinks watching the sun setting is truly magical.

Thank you so much Ruckdee, I enjoyed our GTG and your great city. I have much love for Thailand and its people.

More pictures of my trip to Bangkok will be posted in Timeout soon.

Cheers,dreamer

friendship wristshot.My TT Deepsea and Ruckdee's Grand Sun Moon

Pool table shot

JLC Grande Sun Moon , mood shot

JLC TT Deepsea, mood shot

Theme of the night from 12- 2 am. Pimps and Models.

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You guys seem to have had fun!

By: KIH : March 7th, 2012-07:53

... wish to visit one day soon... And expect the same, if not better, courtesy if and when you, or any PuristS for that matter, ever stop by Japan Thanks for "nice" pics! Ken

Thanks Ken for offer

By: dreamer8 : March 7th, 2012-19:08

Will definitely visit Japan soon. Thailand is truly fascinating , land of smiles and great contrasts. Likewise, hope you will visit Australia and I will be your guide. Cheers,dreamer

Now THAT was a GTG...

By: mrsnak : March 7th, 2012-08:17

I see a similarly themed Vegas gathering, perhaps?

A bit wilder in Vegas ?

By: dreamer8 : March 7th, 2012-19:09

Cheers,dreamer

Just closer ;-) [nt]

By: mrsnak : March 8th, 2012-07:24

No message body

Is that BED Supperclub?

By: patrick_y : March 7th, 2012-08:35

Is that BED Supperclub? Brings back memories. Glad you had fun!

Yes , it is the Bed Supperclub

By: dreamer8 : March 7th, 2012-19:10

Glad it brought back good memories for you Patrick. Cheers,dreamer

My first assumption was the contest honored . . .

By: Dr No : March 7th, 2012-13:31

. . . the pool player of the year ;-) . . .

Hi Art....

By: dreamer8 : March 7th, 2012-19:14

I can see the connection by " the player of the year ". There's some horological content amongst those risque photos. Look at picture number 8 and you will see a BIG watch ( clock ) hanging from a " pimps " belt LOL. Cheers,dreamer

It was a pleasure to meet you dreamer. Unfortunately...

By: Ruckdee : March 7th, 2012-16:47

...I had two incredibly busy weeks before and during your visit otherwise I could have shown you a few places myself. Next time I promise. And, hey, the watch shots came out great! Ruckdee

Thanks Ruckdee for making the effort...

By: dreamer8 : March 7th, 2012-19:19

I knew how busy you were. You must hold your alcohol very well. After all , you had 4 cocktails with your client at 6.30 pm. before we met for drinks at 10 pm. Cheers,dreamer

Cool outing, dreamer!

By: AlexSunrise : March 8th, 2012-08:11

It was definitely quite a fun time you had hanging out with Ruckdee, whom as you duly noted, is a class act guy! Thanks for sharing it with us. All the best, Alex

Enjoyed outing ..

By: dreamer8 : March 9th, 2012-22:21

Alex. More so, when you are on vacation and meeting an overseas purist who is a great person to boot. A few drinks and a theme night helps. Cheers,dreamer

I am very happy to see friendship is not only a virtual word.

By: amanico : March 8th, 2012-08:57

Bravo, guys, you made my day! Best, Nicolas

Agree, need to go beyond virtual

By: dreamer8 : March 9th, 2012-22:24

I hope to meet more purists in my travels. cheers,dreamer

Dreamer , you trying to get the mileage points up

By: darma : March 8th, 2012-23:55

To compete with me??? Hope the lady boys left you alone? Regards Darma

Compete with you Darma ?

By: dreamer8 : March 9th, 2012-22:28

Your trans Tasman jaunts garners more mileage surely. Lady boys ? Now you warn me. Too late. If they are boys, they look perfect LOL. cheers, dreamer

Looks like fun!

By: dxboon : March 9th, 2012-00:36

That Ruckdee is a gem! I love hearing stories of PuristS meeting up in far-flung exotic locales! Next time you are in Bangkok, you'll have to check out my cousin's hotel in the city. PM me next time you travel there. Cheers, Daos

PM me please Daos

By: dreamer8 : March 9th, 2012-22:33

the name and location of your cousins's hotel. I want to meet up with purists in other countries.Not easy if travelling with family eg. trip with them to LA and NY last year in April . Mindful of what they want to do , so my own time and interests curtail...

Lebua is a nice place to chill esp on warm nights.

By: patrickmaniac : March 9th, 2012-00:50

Might be there in Oct/Nov. cheers PAt

Agree , great Location

By: dreamer8 : March 9th, 2012-23:05

to chill. Amazing open air bar, Scirocco restaurant. Try their signature hangoverini of green tea liqueur, apple juice, sweetheart vermouth and rosemary infused honey.I have attached a few photos for you. Enjoy your visit in October. cheers,dreamer...

Horological Meandering