Monthly Archives: March 2008

4000 US Dead in Iraq 2003-2008

March 23, 2008 – 11:07 pm

Five years have passed since GW Bush ordered the US military to invade Iraq with its Coalition of the Willing. The war was won in a matter of weeks. It’s been the peace that has been so elusive and yesterday 4 US soldiers were killed in an unexpected flare of violence, pushing the fatal body [...]

By Peter | Posted in War | Comments (0)

Easter Sunday Humor Pattaya

March 23, 2008 – 10:43 pm

It was a quiet night in Donovan’s Sports Bar on 3rd Road. The owner was sitting alone. I decided to join Steve for an Easter cheeseburger. We discussed my upcoming trip to the USA and he said, “It’s been three and half years since I was last in New York.” “Over two for me.” And [...]

By Peter | Posted in Humor | Comments (1)

Thaksin’s Return plus 24 Days

March 22, 2008 – 10:30 pm

Last month Thaksin Shinawatra returned to face corruption charges in Thailand after spending over a year and a half in luxury exile. The former prime minister has been keeping a very low profile despite his faithful followers clamoring for his ascend to power. At present he is under court orders to leave the country and [...]

By Peter | Posted in politics | Comments (0)

Hells Angels Hit 60

March 22, 2008 – 9:35 pm

Hells Angels celebrated their 60th anniversery this Easter weekend. Legend places their founding chapter in Fontana, California, although other chapters claim later dates for the birth of the world’s most infamous motorcycle gang. Sonny Barger swears his Oakland chapter was first, while Rocky Graves from Berdoo is a fervent believer in the San Francisco clubhouse [...]

By Peter | Posted in Driving | Comments (0)

Thai Go Go dancing safety lessons

March 22, 2008 – 9:16 pm

My cousin Sharon Mitchell performed exotic dances around the world. Her skill with a firepole was legendary and a smile grace her face through every routine before a devoted audience smitten with a drool factor of 10. Sharon was their goddess, but even goddesses feel pain. No one saw her grimace upon getting backstage or [...]

By Peter | Posted in Beauty, Nightlife, Pattaya | Comments (0)