Giotto's Lodge in Bangkok

[QUOTE=Giotto] Obviously there are still some guys out there who cannot believe that all this forum with the Bestards Club Members is only a marketing setup to get customers in here... :)[/QUOTE]

Some fools will never learn. :) And it's a good thing there are fools out there or you wouldn't be a millionaire.

BTW.... When does the board get our dividends ??? 1Ball and I need some serious help in a lot of areas.

[QUOTE=Giotto] ... any ideas how we can make the visit of these guys "special" ?[/QUOTE]

I still say Emmy is more then enough to please anyone. So she's gotta be perfect for GoodEnough and his friends. ;)


GOODENOUGH... enjoy your stay, enjoy BKK, enjoy LL, enjoy Soi 33....

Hi guys,

Back home and in emotional agony after a really wonderful trip to LOS

So what of my experiences.

The Lodge

I must preface this by saying I had two distinct experiences with accommodation while in BKK. First at the Lodge and then at so called conventional "up market" hotels in the Siam and Pratenum area.

In terms of hospitality, homeliness and just relaxed fun (and I am not only referring to the fun we all think of as fun) the lodge wins hands down

Utmost warmth and hospitality from the boss man as well as all his staff. My greeting at reception was happy and smiley, I was accompanied to my room and show all the widgets and didgets that matter.

Then of course I met the one and only 1ball. (we have a wonderful saying back home for those mucho guys who can't take positive feedback it goes. Hey if I want a warm feeling I will [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140][CodeWord140][/url] down my leg. Well 1ball here is a warm feeling from me.)

Thz mate you made my first two days a memorable experience and I don’t think I would have been able to enjoy BKK as much without your help and guidance. The fact that I made some uncalled for diagnosis of your mental state was in the nature of the fun and the experience. I went and checked my diagnostic manual and I have come up with some differential diagnosis which I will mail to you in private. In all seriousness it was great and I thk you for that.

The food at the Lodge was the best I had in Thailand without any question both Thai food and the Argentina steak I had on the night of the 21st where also met the rest of the management team and some others as well.

It was a great night, diverse as hell from the almost unintelligible accent of sonic boom to the crazy antics of tan. Are you married yet bro. To the measured input from 1234 and the unparalleled insight into MP’s form the licker. I was sitting here with the icons of the business. Getting the gen from the mouths of the specialists and having one fucking fun time.

A special mention must go to posterlion for bringing his friend along who showed us a different aspect of Thai women. She is great and if she is looking to get a hitched I am here in a shot.

The boss man can be harsh at times but it is pure exterior. When I asked him why I was sweating excessively he said because "you are and overweight, stinking, unfit farang. ". Thz dr g. You could have said it is 39 Celsius.

The rooms

I would say very very good value for money and next time room 115 plz. While 1234 said the mattress was shot I really enjoyed 115.

The bathrooms are as luxurious as any I saw at double the price.

The ladies

I am not even comment because if I left with one insight it is it all depends on the chemistry.

The women are gorgeous fun and down the line. No bullshit, no scam no nonsense however what is great for me may not work for you.

A final thought

1ball also is inclined to carry only half his attributes into to areas besides his physical state and even that I was not sure to true. The one ball that is. .

He often only gets half the story correct

YES I loved the beer garden on soi 7 but as a study in human behaviour only. LOL. And the so called 3 hours in a short time hotel was actually a trip with a Thai woman (from the beer garden yes) to MBK to buy a camera.

Love you all

Till next time

The Rev

You guys are making me salivate! Giotto, let me assure you that while the "dungeon" (whatever that is) and the jacuzzi (I know that that is) may be boring to you, to those of us who haven't yet experienced them, they're not boring at all.

GE

First a German, now a South African giving me a hard time about my accent! And I'm the one who speaks the Queen's English! Cheers guys.

Rev
Pleasure meeting you. Pity we didn't get a chance to speak more about SA and Zim (even though you wouldn't be able to understand a word I said) - you disappeared quite quickly after dinner that night if I remember right and I'm not sure if you were alone either.

Good to hear you had a good time and survived the other half's visit to BKK without being caught with fingers in the sweetie jar.

Sonic

Rev and Sonic

We had talked about a Board of Directors meeting in May - maybe you two can join us for another few days...good wine, fine women and great company ;)

[QUOTE=Traveler1234]Rev and Sonic

We had talked about a Board of Directors meeting in May - maybe you two can join us for another few days...good wine, fine women and great company ;)[/QUOTE]

Is that still on... what time frame... I thought that died out...

And sonic... I know it's non rev so you have excuse not to make it...

And rev... no way in heck I believe the camera story... I believe my brother 1ball .....

[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]Is that still on... what time frame... I thought that died out...
[/QUOTE]

PIT suggested May - but I think we need Mr. G to coordinate this. Good chance I'll have to make another visit by mid/late May.

[QUOTE=Traveler1234]PIT suggested May - but I think we need Mr. G to coordinate this. Good chance I'll have to make another visit by mid/late May.[/QUOTE]

Hope G decides soon... takes me months to clear my schedule and I'm already booked for all of July and Aug in BKK.... I do need excuse to get back there sooner however.

Tansak
Like the play on words - rev, non rev. Others probably don't have a clue what you're getting at though.

Anyway, got a couple of commitments in May but if somebody throws up a couple of dates I'll see how they fit. Missing LOS already ..... or maybe it is the frost in the mornings (still!), cold wind, rain, etc.

[QUOTE=Sonic Bam]Missing LOS already ..... or maybe it is the frost in the mornings (still!), cold wind, rain, etc.[/QUOTE]

If I remember correctly.... I think I remember who you're missing.... not what you're missing...

Okay, it's a fair cop guvnor, there is that other attraction as well.

Doing my bit to promote:

[url]http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g293916-d604359-r14957703-Livingstone_s_Lodge-Bangkok.html[/url]

I especially like the double meaning with the reference to Tack as staff who "go the extra mile" - she was certainly memorable!

[QUOTE=Revcolinn]...
I must preface this by saying I had two distinct experiences with accommodation while in BKK. First at the Lodge and then at so called conventional "up market" hotels in the Siam and Pratenum area.

In terms of hospitality, homeliness and just relaxed fun (and I am not only referring to the fun we all think of as fun) the lodge wins hands down
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[/QUOTE]Revcolinn,

Thanks for staying at the Lodge, it was really fun to have you with us. You picked the fight time, many interesting people stayed here at the Lodge, and that makes the difference then to other hotels. And of course Emmy and the Auntie :) ...

I remember your fast diagnosis of the mental state of the Vice President - impressive! Did you propose a treatment already? :)

[QUOTE=Revcolinn]...The boss man can be harsh at times but it is pure exterior. When I asked him why I was sweating excessively he said because "you are and overweight, stinking, unfit farang. ". Thz dr g. You could have said it is 39 Celsius.[/QUOTE]
You are welcome! It was not 39 Celsius, and my mother taught me not to lie :)!

[QUOTE=Revcolinn]I would say very very good value for money and next time room 115 plz. While 1234 said the mattress was shot I really enjoyed 115.[/QUOTE]
Don't worry about the mattress of 115 - all the mattresses are turned now in a specific time period (don't know whether weekly or monthly)...that will hopefully avoid those problems in the future.

Take care down there in SA! And come back soon.


Giotto

[QUOTE=Traveler1234]PIT suggested May - but I think we need Mr. G to coordinate this. Good chance I'll have to make another visit by mid/late May.[/QUOTE]
I'll be around at end of May and early June. probably do a side trip to Koh Chang, but hope to catch you guys again.

Traveler1234,

I did mention May but that was a while back and there wasn't a great response. I am thinking of making a visit around the 12th for a few days. It will be a short trip as I have a lot going on these days. Any chance you or the other board members can make it? Would love to share a drink with you and the rest.

Cheers

PIT