I was just going to write that, looked up and you beat me.
@Badastro59
5 ай бұрын
@@philcahill2382 Sorry Phil !
@fhorst02
5 ай бұрын
Hahaha... Yeah one if my first thoughts as well 😜
@tobyprice10925 ай бұрын
In 1987 I was still at school in a small town in the highlands of Scotland. Nineteen years later I packed one suitcase and moved to Thailand and I am very happy. Regarding visas, I have always completed my own visa although I do have my Thai wife to assist. The first time applying for my marriage visa was the most difficult but we managed. The IO's at Si Racha immigration were very helpful. Now we have it organized and never have an issue. 1900 baht per year or 30K baht for an agent who you still have to supply the paperwork too. It's a no brainer.
@SuperBotanica5 ай бұрын
what a great scenery with this school of fish. I have never seen. I like authentic videos that are not completely scripted and are actually left to chance. What I really appreciate about Steve is his openness and honesty
@brettborder5 ай бұрын
I took my second semester off from university in '87 and backpacked through Australia and New Zealand for a couple of months with my brother. I can relate to the receiving mail from home when living overseas. I taught English in Osaka for a year in '92 and my folks would ship me taped episodes of 'Seinfeld' and 'Cheers.' My friends likewise recorded cassettes of new music and sent them out. The Cure's "Wish" and Concrete Blonde's "Walking in London" still take me back to my life there whenever I listen to them. Thanks for another great presentation, Steve!
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
I'm glad you were not captured or killed by the orcs in New Zealand.
@GarNelson15 ай бұрын
Good Morning Sa-Teef. I enjoy your buddy show with Tim, but I have to admit, my favorite is your monolog PFTB videos. Thank you for taking the time to record and post them.
@nokchilton15625 ай бұрын
Good for you to do everything yourself without the agency! I too have been doing all documents and all procedures in the UK by myself. Your Thai is very good and understanding Thai culture. I love your Thai accent when speaking English 😁
@matthewslife15 ай бұрын
Steve, A friend of mine went to immigration 5 times and finally had everything. Signed copies, multiple copies, passport photos, and TM30. On tgat day they realized he had a non-Thai landlord and then they wanted stuff from him. The landlord later replied "Oh yeah I should have told you that, sorry." He handed my friend 3 file folders of paper and said you're gonna need all that. That's when he called me and said he's going to my visa agent. She has honest, affordable and been around a long long time. Her office is right next to my condo. Anything I need done i'm usually in and out of her office within two minutes. I do admire that you were able to get all this done on your own, without pissing off an immigration agent. LOL
@Clintster595 ай бұрын
Steve thanks for keeping it real no editing
@rosalind4425 ай бұрын
What an amazing sight of the fish in the ocean. And a beautiful background you have there. So refreshing waking up to that sight. ❤️ I’d like to see clips of the Turtle Festival.
@raycatlin3554
5 ай бұрын
. . don't Forget about the Not so nice - days. . . 🌦🌪🌬🌀🌩
@pedroamoso11395 ай бұрын
Thanks for putting yourself out on KZread Steve. You and Tim are always the first channels I go to. I love the stream of consciousness as much as the semi planned conversations ❤
@coryjackson31315 ай бұрын
Great to see you Steve and your tooth 👍🏻 1987 I was in a band performing around Houston Texas.
@darrenbadger68145 ай бұрын
Hi Stevo, lve been indulging in broccoli for 40 years, and at age 53, l have the memory of a siv(strainer). But when I take the occasional break, l find my memory becomes much sharper. You're memory seems fine, everyone has a senior moment every now and then 😂😂
@CKology5 ай бұрын
OMG ! You mentioned me!!!
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
That tripod/selfie stick rocks, Dude. Thanks so much!
@TrippyandDa5 ай бұрын
Great content as always S-tep You shouldn’t worry about the time as we’d probably listen to you for hours. It’s always interesting 😊
@noah_shepherd5 ай бұрын
I have never used visa agents and have always done it myself. Same when I applied for Permanent Residence, then for citizenship. Contrary to popular belief, most government agents are more than pleased to deal with people directly, as long as you are polite and respectful. Dealing with government departments helps you learn a lot about the way the country works (Ok, I'm a bit nerdy) and the contacts you make can be useful.
@JourneyManAsia5 ай бұрын
You found your elusive tooth! You're still my favourite KZreadr Steve, after almost 18 months of watching you. I look forward to seeing you on Fridays and with Tim on Sundays. Don't ever change, no matter how much broccoli sponsors pay you. lol Greetings from Hua Hin. Barry
@mikeyone25 ай бұрын
Hi Steve! Ya I guess you can say I’m a “ tourpat” been coming here since 2008 for about 3 Months at a time. This year I bought a motorcycle and plan to come back in November and stay longer and tour around the kingdom. As far as speaking Thai… well I’m basically lazy and now being 71 young find it difficult to learn stuff but I do respect and try my best. Hope to come and visit ya. Keep it up Steve yr an inspiration!!
@adammilbank5 ай бұрын
My wife and I honeymooned on Phuket back in 1990 and stayed at Le Meridian on the hill above Patong. I do clearly remember one of the bus tours we did included Turtle Beach. From what I have seen from your vids Steve not much has changed. Phuket on the other hand is now very different. Love your vids mate.
@senianns95225 ай бұрын
I lived at the back of Patong in 1987. It was just starting to get developed! Knew you from the Boathouse in Kata Noi. Good days in Phuket then! Hash House Harriers was a good event each week!
@paulapps30615 ай бұрын
I listened to Jean Shepherd as a kid, hiding under the bedcovers so that my parents wouldn't know. I still hear Bahn Frei in my dreams.
@bruceweber23615 ай бұрын
I found my Turtle Beach. It's between my ears.
@aspenward3905 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new visa! I will keep your story in my mind when it's my turn to brave the journey. 🙂 Thanks Steve.
@tsl565 ай бұрын
Welcome to the agentless club! You won't regret it. February is apparently the month when every single Burmese/Myanmese labourer in Thailand has to attend their local immigration office. There were very long queues here too. Luckily, they use a separate office here.
@ScooterOnHisWay20245 ай бұрын
In 1987 I started a way too long stay in frigid northern Indiana, just a few years after graduating college. 17 of the longest years of my life in that horrible place on the wrong side of Lake Michigan (in winter anyway). I got 'stuck' due to landing a decent paying job in an inexpensive city, so leaving wasn't so easy until I finally had enough. Sometimes I think I am still recovering from that stretch decades later. Arizona, Nevada & Thailand from there to make up for the brutality, the cold & the lameness of Indiana. Finding my Turtle Beach on the outskirts of Jomtien.
@Stefan-----5 ай бұрын
Hi Steve. I looked forward to your weekly monologue and enjoyed it very much. Thank you. I share your apprehension towards Immigration. For more than ten years I utilized an agent doing my annual visa renewals. In the end, it was about 20K. So, half of what you paid. Anyhow, eventually, my better half said, "don't waste your money. You fulfill all criteria. Let's go together and do it ourselves". That worked as well as a chocolate teapot... My wife got so upset with the immigration dragon in Bangkok, that she almost got me deported...(joking). In the end, I traded quick but expensive service with no questions asked, for 3 day-trips to immigration. Happy you made it - it is indeed possible! Same for driving license.
@raycatlin3554
5 ай бұрын
WHY ALL the ' misrepresentationz ' = Lies 🤥w/ RULES , when ALL that is WANTED / NEEDED is 💰💰💰💰🥇👍. . .🤔
@rocket5551
5 ай бұрын
I’m afraid you just live in the wrong place in Thailand! You could not pay me to live in Bangkok.
@Stefan-----
5 ай бұрын
@@rocket5551 I think we live in the last house before the city-limit. Quite nice here, nature, rice paddies, ok air with the many trees. Grab food 20 minutes away! The only bee in my bonnet is the dragon.
@shuttlemanjack5 ай бұрын
I keep a small fridge in the bathroom for meds ( insulin etc). My method for defrosting is to pull it into the shower and go to town with the shower sprayer. Done in 5 min and dry in 20 more.
@WendDesaulniers5 ай бұрын
our sense of humor grows as our brain declines. Self preservation. Luv your silly jokes. As a Senior I can relate..m
@falbelo29 күн бұрын
Just talk and show the beach and what’s going on in the ocean! Love your videos
@martypoll5 ай бұрын
1987. Easy . . . I was working my job in Berkeley, CA. Pretty much the same routine for 30 years. Glad I did though . . . It was an interesting job and I got to retire at 55 in 2011. BTW - Seven years ago today, Feb 23rd, I arrived in Bangkok, Thailand to begin my permanent stay in Thailand.
@Evvr-gd2xj5 ай бұрын
Great to see the Piscatorial action going off behind you Steve - Ash
@HansCSchellenberg5 ай бұрын
20:17 I am pretty sure you will become the first resident of the Thailand Senior Care Home Tim has been talking about starting!
@Mark_I_Am5 ай бұрын
1987 I was in the military stationed in Korea. Prior to that, 1986 I spent some of my vacation in Bangkok, Thailand. I hope to be back in about 12 months for good. Meeting you and Tim is definitely on my to do list lol.
@DarrenM.5 ай бұрын
Steve - you are the Jean Shepherd of Turtle Beech. Much love to you sir. Makes me want to watch a Christmas Story again. Bless you. All the best to you. Glad you found your tooth..... wherever it got to. Cheers
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Chamnan found it in my sunglasses case.
@TRIPONTHIS5 ай бұрын
Don't worry about time Steve, I like hearing your stories, issues, problem, it's all good. Seems like you may need to make another video. Good to see you Steve.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@ameralgharaballi35165 ай бұрын
In 1987 I graduated with a master degree in computer science from GWU in Washington and returned home to start my career, home is Kuwait. I enjoy your weekly vlog first thing in the morning every Friday with a cup of tea 😊 Looking forward to meeting you next time I'm in Thailand.
@JohnArmstrong_5 ай бұрын
The fish reminded me of the Tour de France. First, we saw the breakaway riders with the yellow shirt leading them. Then, here comes the Pelotón😮
@michaelbarmby91055 ай бұрын
In 87, working in the UK and holidaying around Thailand for a month or so.
@user-ce2yc4no1f5 ай бұрын
Steve, you are a wonderful "posting" author. I love your content. Imperfect posts are "perfect". Don't edit what is not a big deal. Thank you for doing your part, I'm here looking at you man! Thank you! I love Thailand, and will be there again in about 8 months. Visiting family and friends. The Thai are wonderful. Thanks again Steve, you're a remarkable human being. Thank you for doing this "thing". "You can speak to me, Steve, I am a semi retired engineer, and "decorated at that". "Speak to me!" "I'll listen, I promise". (Re; Alzheimer's ... start consuming "fat", and "cholesterol" ... there's a secret in there, I can't tell). I've met astronauts and the great Edward Teller, but I'm still waiting to be impressed. I've met a few Thai, very special people, and I am impressed! (Some very impressed! They are such wonderful and lovely people!) I wish I could tell more, but the monarchy likes silence.
@david-reason5 ай бұрын
1987 - I gave the British Army notice to quit. I was bored with my job. I left West Germany in 1988 and the Wall came down in 1989. Interesting times.
@Brett_n_Alaska5 ай бұрын
1987 I was in 8th grade in Wasilla Alaska. Keep me updated on the Steve's Broccoli commercial
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
It turned out to be a scam, I think. At any rate they demanded that I create an account on their Web site, but you could only do that with Line, and I don't use Line. So it's not going to happen.
@davidrucker10005 ай бұрын
Steve, "Expat days" available on Amazon Kindle ($2.99). I have an older Kindle I hope to give to you when I get to Turtle Beach sometime after Turtle Festival"with your book plus many more installed.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, but I've had a Kindle for years. Hate it. I want to read my stories on the channel but not from a Kindle. I do appreciate your offer but I won't use the one I have.
@jezsayer53825 ай бұрын
I love your openness , happy Turtle Fest.
@ScooterOnHisWay20245 ай бұрын
Digging the shoal of fish thing. Real life nature in front of our very eyes. I am curious what type of predator was motivating their movement. Nothing not to love about Thailand. Also digging the weekly history lesson that seem to accompany your weekly vlogs. Thailand's history is very interesting. Having come here this year, hopefully to stay, I hope to learn more about this country as I go.
@amradiobusan11235 ай бұрын
Good morning Mr.Rosse. I believe I can call myself a tourpat. I try to come to Thailand about three times a year and spend at least a month each time. It's a sustainable model for me hence my homeland is 5 hours' flight away from Thailand. I don't think anyone from the US would do that unless they really want to or have to. Enjoy the weekend sir.
@nampet265 ай бұрын
Hey Steve. Just back from Phuket immigration Went to pick up my approved renewal of my retirement visa Upstairs at 9:01. To get pp stamped then down stairs to apply for re entry permit (1000bht). Out and away by 9:19;! Amazing service wa d and thanked. Now home. Married 38 yrs we visit from Canada as Snow bird’s November tonApril We spend 608 days of Covid here. Best time ever very much appreciated how fortunate we are 😂. Sun of a Beach Best to you
@rocket55515 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, great to see you found your tooth. In 1987 I was at Treasure Island in Florida. Dam that was a long journey as I flew into Miami and drove up the same day! As for immigration I always do it myself certainly no visit agents ten years now. Visa extension 1900BT, Re-Entry permit 1000BT, Driving licence form 500BT. Then to the Driving test centre 505BT, very easy but I do live in North East Thailand.
@BuckeyeBoyz5 ай бұрын
Good morning, Steve! I had a very busy week, but a good one. Thanks for asking! I graduated high school in 1987. I lived in my car for a couple of years, starting in 87. My ass was dragging all day today, as well. (It's 11:25 PM in Ohio.) Have a great weekend!
@HiChewMango5 ай бұрын
You found the 🦷
@tomhorn61565 ай бұрын
We love it. Mayby the small fish is the predators to day?
@Sanman12125 ай бұрын
"Take that visa agent!" He did take it, Over 40,000 baht 555
@falbelo29 күн бұрын
In 87 I was in my Senior year of High School at South Miami HS
@mikemaloney29495 ай бұрын
In 1987 I was working on my Master's in Creative Writing at Iowa State!
@ShelleeHale
5 ай бұрын
Did you put that to good use?
@mikemaloney2949
5 ай бұрын
Not in any practical way. @@ShelleeHale
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Go 'Clones! Small world. I tried to earn my MFA for two years but fled Academia without a degree.
@My84Lude5 ай бұрын
Got you 5X5, video and audio, here in SoCal. Go with the flow khon Steve. You know, enjoy, keep on.
@martypoll5 ай бұрын
In high school in Connecticut my constant NYC radio station was WBAI. It was the liberal station to listen to during the Viet Nam War.
@gregbrown78295 ай бұрын
Hope your turtle float is a great success and you have a day to remember.Good luck 🎉
@FeiTongWen5 ай бұрын
Ask Gordon T what those fish are; he can probably tell you a story about them.
@brianbarbarich14015 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve. Your chats are nice and interesting and no bla bla on politics or other topics we do not have any control over. Enjoy your week as well and enjoy turtle beach festival. That shadow will make a nice sun dial. No need to check cell phone for time anymore😂😂 cheers from Durban, South Africa.
@Tom-Yum-Gai5 ай бұрын
jean's hay day was mid 50s to early 70s I'd say...probably in the Army in 48ish yrs. Got tons of his shows on the drive, many are online, including the Dago Bomb that struck back. Listened to him as a kid in the late 60s (sometimes on a radio hidden under covers...sposta be sleeping hehe)
@garymarkham41675 ай бұрын
What a view Steve...Please overcome your fear of water and go for a swim mate.....It cleanses body and mind.....Cheers from Australia friend.
@tomhorn61565 ай бұрын
nice. real life hurray
@waynegrunert77915 ай бұрын
Hi Steve (with an E), I bought snake brand prickly heat cooling powder after your recommended it, cost me $25 Australian from ebay, worth every cent, thankyou. Hope to visit at some future time, don't kick that bucket any time soon, Regards from Wayne in Ipswich Queensland Australia
@CryptoMafia5 ай бұрын
Good job Steve, love you man, I think I'm coming back to turtle beach after I leave Budapest ,Hungary.
@LvB-do8cm5 ай бұрын
No script Steve is the best...
@DaveAppleton5 ай бұрын
Burning bridges, I don't believe you 😂😂. 1987 I passed my driving test and had my first car, it was a heap of crap but I often think of it for the freedom it gave me. My mum has severe Alzheimer's and your not showing any signs on camera that I can pick up on.Thanks Steve see you next week.
@robertburnett63485 ай бұрын
Thanks for reminding me about Jean Shepard. Great story teller. Maybe google has his recorfings.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Hundreds of them are on YT. Really nice audio quality.
@robertburnett6348
5 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@singerbaker60075 ай бұрын
In 1987 we were helping our son become an exchange student in Thailand? It became his life and our pleasure to have Thai families as our family since then. No he did not marry or do the bar thing. He is an educator. I share your view of Phuket.
@JohnArmstrong_5 ай бұрын
In 1987, I was planting Cocoa trees three kilometers from Cahuita National Park created in 1970 as a National Monument. I mention the Park because, unlike Turtle Beach, the residents of the original town of Cahuita were Not allowed to maintain the houses existing there. The residents were given lots in an area just outside known at that time as The Bluff. The original houses were built on posts above the shallow water to avoid sand flies. All the houses eventually fell into the sea. There is now no evidence of the town, not even a plaque. The Bluff has been renamed Cahuita. What happened to the Cocoa trees? Unbeknownst to me, the USAID had been giving trees to every woman in West Africa who would take in an effort of empowerment. When my trees got to harvest, the price fell from the $2000/ton price since anyone could remember to $800/ton. Thank you Hershey's!🙏
@TeddyBear-zj4qg5 ай бұрын
9:41 That arrow is directed towards me. 😀
@hopfrogg95995 ай бұрын
Having ridden every province, that is some of the best riding in the country and I'm glad you finally found the fortitude to make the ride and to actually enjoy it. I've never used an agent for anything. Yes it takes a lot of persistence and frustration, but I've opened accounts, got motorbike loans, drivers licenses, visas, etc... all without ever using an agent. No folks, it is not a requirement to use an agent.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
So how long since you opened your last bank account?
@hopfrogg9599
5 ай бұрын
@@steverosseIt's been about 4 years. A quick google search and it seems it is still possible but people might need to branch shop.
@marcjtdc5 ай бұрын
Steve, I do the same thing with food (working in restaurants for years). When they don't care and screw you over I tell them how it is and I can't go back because I'm "that guy". It's good that you stuck up for yourself.
@sweetoldbuzzard60875 ай бұрын
Don't worry Steve, Tim will take care of you.
@scottDchicago5 ай бұрын
Chicago loves Steve’s channel!
@MrLostitnutter5 ай бұрын
I had a funny thing this week I wanted a certified copy of my passport the agen wanted 4500thb and 1900thb embassy fee I said fuc that and looked on the British embassy service by post and it 1250thb done including postage
@singerbaker60075 ай бұрын
Wow love the scenery
@guilleraffaele5 ай бұрын
great show
@WasOnce.5 ай бұрын
1987 I was starting my career in Advertising, doing ads for Warner Brothers, Dino and New World pictures. The great thing is I got to see movies free and premieres. It was a great foot into my career that only lasted 15 years, when life threw a wrench in, and “saved me” from the stress….luckily! Tooth fairy still loves you, I see.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
I never got into anything for free, but I was able to save ticket stubs and write them off my taxes. One of the best days in my life included a carton of beef lo mein, a couple of joints, "Big Trouble in Little China" and "Remo Williams, the Adventure Begins." Spent all day inside a shabby run-down theater on Times Square. It was all free come April.
@WasOnce.
5 ай бұрын
Interesting, I left that first job with slides and photos from Blade Runner which I sold 25 years later on Ebay! My Thai partner bought me YT premium so I can watch you commercial free, so crack on, Steve!
@user-pe4zu7rc4g5 ай бұрын
In Thailand Patong beach 2 times 6 weeks with a gf from nakhon si thammarat
@user-pe4zu7rc4g
5 ай бұрын
First time in 1986
@ganuilek5 ай бұрын
1987 started my new life in thailand.moved on to laos 2 years ago.left the new thailand behind me.
@kimmoisaksson7915 ай бұрын
Hi Steve. Nice shipment again. Turtle beach is kilpikonnaranta in Finnish. K💙
@shuttlemanjack5 ай бұрын
Jean Shepherd was a genius!
@southpaw17555 ай бұрын
You forgot to tell us where you found your tooth. On Grumpy Old Men it was lost forever.
@ScooterOnHisWay2024
5 ай бұрын
He mentioned there that Chamnan found it in Steve's glass or sunglass case. I don't know that he ever said how it got there though. Perhaps I missed it.
@southpaw1755
5 ай бұрын
Thanks. @@ScooterOnHisWay2024
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Apparently the week before, when Tim and I filmed GOM at a local restaurant, after the show I put the thing in my sunglasses case. It must have been annoying me. Then I forgot that I had done that. I only wear my sunglasses to drive the motorbike and I guess I had not worn them for the whole week.
@southpaw1755
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Steve.@@steverosse
@HansCSchellenberg5 ай бұрын
Grumpy Old Man from Redwood City, California checking in!
@212Roger
5 ай бұрын
Sawadee Krub 🙏🏼 Checking in from Pleasanton, California
@HansCSchellenberg
5 ай бұрын
@@212Roger Sawadee Krub!
@DonBigMango5 ай бұрын
Steve, don't worry about the tech, this is your style and so many of us like and watch every week. Curious where did you find the tooth ? 1987 was in school in Ireland, seems an age ago. Well done sorting your visa out yourself. Visa agents are overrated and over priced. In 20 years used them twice, always a hassle ! I do it myself 18 yrs, not being "Kee-Nok" I just know what Tor Mor needs and everyone happy. I was told 20 years ago dress smartly at Immigration / government offices and I always do. I'm increasingly shocked at the state of some people coming into Bangkok Immigration thesedays. Whatever about tourists, but in the Business visa section ! ! Look forward to next week and your big turtle day outing !!
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Chamnan found it in my sunglasses case. Thanks for your kind words.
@pat_thai5 ай бұрын
OMG DID THE “NOT “SO LADY MADE YOU BLIND TEMPORARILY KRUP KHUN STEVE 😂❤
@farangdan5 ай бұрын
Such great news big wins! 🎉Love ya Steve
@alannongkhai5 ай бұрын
Get a fishing rod, fresh fish for breakfast.😉😂🙏
@matthewslife15 ай бұрын
I have learned a lot from you. I wear pants and also long sleeve shirt in most situations dealing with government or even the bank. But in Pattaya I don't feel it makes a difference. I'm usually the only firang in pants.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Yeah. Apparently my views are twenty years out of date. Even in the little, poky Phang Nga office I saw farang in shorts and T-shirts. It's a brave new world. But I'll still be wearing my nice clothes when I go.
@Heathrow755 ай бұрын
Beautiful location, your living the dream !
@brad1805645 ай бұрын
You've got rid off calling each other koon. Well done first step to being brothers. You need good friends.
@amradiobusan11235 ай бұрын
After my 5 hour flight to Thailand, I often remind myself that I'd still be in the same nation if I made that trip in Canada or the US or Russia and maybe also in Australia.
@daviddenham15115 ай бұрын
Sardines….happens in South Africa annually….
@JohnWilson-gj7wj5 ай бұрын
Really interesting seeing the shoal of fish Steve👍. Looks like the tooth fairy has also visited you in the night 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
@petersutherland19855 ай бұрын
Heavy user 50 years ago, all the daily tokers from then who carried on that i knew are all dead, mostly brain anurism and like problems. Makes me paranoid and anxious so stopped decades ago
@Michael_Skinner5 ай бұрын
In Dec 1987 I was visiting Phuket with the US Navy.
@joezip63895 ай бұрын
I love your videos,always makes me sile TY
@ThailandThomas5 ай бұрын
Facebook does not even allow political rants anymore. Think I wrote something about Trump being an idiot and I got a message from Facebook "My post was deleted and if I did it again my account would be deleted." Hahaha actual a good think as least I don't have to see those Maga conspiracy rants anymore. Always enjoy seeing your beautiful face every week Steve.
@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh82695 ай бұрын
In 1987 I was a freshman at Henry Grady high school in Atlanta Georgia.😊
@kcl28625 ай бұрын
Congrats on immigration, good job
@Jubal.Harshaw5 ай бұрын
Lessons learned are like Bridges burned You only need to cross them but once Is the knowledge gained Worth the price of the pain? Are the spoils worth the cost of the hunt? Fly - but remember don`t look down Take as much as you think you ought to Give just as much as you can Don`t forget what your failures have taught you Or else you`ll learn them all over again Or else you`ll have to learn them All over again.
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@pepelemoko01
5 ай бұрын
The tooth fairy felt guilty.
@vintageexcellence
5 ай бұрын
It was in his poop from the crossword puzzles 🤷🏻
@philcahill2382
5 ай бұрын
I was just going to write that, looked up and you beat me.
@Badastro59
5 ай бұрын
@@philcahill2382 Sorry Phil !
@fhorst02
5 ай бұрын
Hahaha... Yeah one if my first thoughts as well 😜
In 1987 I was still at school in a small town in the highlands of Scotland. Nineteen years later I packed one suitcase and moved to Thailand and I am very happy. Regarding visas, I have always completed my own visa although I do have my Thai wife to assist. The first time applying for my marriage visa was the most difficult but we managed. The IO's at Si Racha immigration were very helpful. Now we have it organized and never have an issue. 1900 baht per year or 30K baht for an agent who you still have to supply the paperwork too. It's a no brainer.
what a great scenery with this school of fish. I have never seen. I like authentic videos that are not completely scripted and are actually left to chance. What I really appreciate about Steve is his openness and honesty
I took my second semester off from university in '87 and backpacked through Australia and New Zealand for a couple of months with my brother. I can relate to the receiving mail from home when living overseas. I taught English in Osaka for a year in '92 and my folks would ship me taped episodes of 'Seinfeld' and 'Cheers.' My friends likewise recorded cassettes of new music and sent them out. The Cure's "Wish" and Concrete Blonde's "Walking in London" still take me back to my life there whenever I listen to them. Thanks for another great presentation, Steve!
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
I'm glad you were not captured or killed by the orcs in New Zealand.
Good Morning Sa-Teef. I enjoy your buddy show with Tim, but I have to admit, my favorite is your monolog PFTB videos. Thank you for taking the time to record and post them.
Good for you to do everything yourself without the agency! I too have been doing all documents and all procedures in the UK by myself. Your Thai is very good and understanding Thai culture. I love your Thai accent when speaking English 😁
Steve, A friend of mine went to immigration 5 times and finally had everything. Signed copies, multiple copies, passport photos, and TM30. On tgat day they realized he had a non-Thai landlord and then they wanted stuff from him. The landlord later replied "Oh yeah I should have told you that, sorry." He handed my friend 3 file folders of paper and said you're gonna need all that. That's when he called me and said he's going to my visa agent. She has honest, affordable and been around a long long time. Her office is right next to my condo. Anything I need done i'm usually in and out of her office within two minutes. I do admire that you were able to get all this done on your own, without pissing off an immigration agent. LOL
Steve thanks for keeping it real no editing
What an amazing sight of the fish in the ocean. And a beautiful background you have there. So refreshing waking up to that sight. ❤️ I’d like to see clips of the Turtle Festival.
@raycatlin3554
5 ай бұрын
. . don't Forget about the Not so nice - days. . . 🌦🌪🌬🌀🌩
Thanks for putting yourself out on KZread Steve. You and Tim are always the first channels I go to. I love the stream of consciousness as much as the semi planned conversations ❤
Great to see you Steve and your tooth 👍🏻 1987 I was in a band performing around Houston Texas.
Hi Stevo, lve been indulging in broccoli for 40 years, and at age 53, l have the memory of a siv(strainer). But when I take the occasional break, l find my memory becomes much sharper. You're memory seems fine, everyone has a senior moment every now and then 😂😂
OMG ! You mentioned me!!!
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
That tripod/selfie stick rocks, Dude. Thanks so much!
Great content as always S-tep You shouldn’t worry about the time as we’d probably listen to you for hours. It’s always interesting 😊
I have never used visa agents and have always done it myself. Same when I applied for Permanent Residence, then for citizenship. Contrary to popular belief, most government agents are more than pleased to deal with people directly, as long as you are polite and respectful. Dealing with government departments helps you learn a lot about the way the country works (Ok, I'm a bit nerdy) and the contacts you make can be useful.
You found your elusive tooth! You're still my favourite KZreadr Steve, after almost 18 months of watching you. I look forward to seeing you on Fridays and with Tim on Sundays. Don't ever change, no matter how much broccoli sponsors pay you. lol Greetings from Hua Hin. Barry
Hi Steve! Ya I guess you can say I’m a “ tourpat” been coming here since 2008 for about 3 Months at a time. This year I bought a motorcycle and plan to come back in November and stay longer and tour around the kingdom. As far as speaking Thai… well I’m basically lazy and now being 71 young find it difficult to learn stuff but I do respect and try my best. Hope to come and visit ya. Keep it up Steve yr an inspiration!!
My wife and I honeymooned on Phuket back in 1990 and stayed at Le Meridian on the hill above Patong. I do clearly remember one of the bus tours we did included Turtle Beach. From what I have seen from your vids Steve not much has changed. Phuket on the other hand is now very different. Love your vids mate.
I lived at the back of Patong in 1987. It was just starting to get developed! Knew you from the Boathouse in Kata Noi. Good days in Phuket then! Hash House Harriers was a good event each week!
I listened to Jean Shepherd as a kid, hiding under the bedcovers so that my parents wouldn't know. I still hear Bahn Frei in my dreams.
I found my Turtle Beach. It's between my ears.
Congratulations on your new visa! I will keep your story in my mind when it's my turn to brave the journey. 🙂 Thanks Steve.
Welcome to the agentless club! You won't regret it. February is apparently the month when every single Burmese/Myanmese labourer in Thailand has to attend their local immigration office. There were very long queues here too. Luckily, they use a separate office here.
In 1987 I started a way too long stay in frigid northern Indiana, just a few years after graduating college. 17 of the longest years of my life in that horrible place on the wrong side of Lake Michigan (in winter anyway). I got 'stuck' due to landing a decent paying job in an inexpensive city, so leaving wasn't so easy until I finally had enough. Sometimes I think I am still recovering from that stretch decades later. Arizona, Nevada & Thailand from there to make up for the brutality, the cold & the lameness of Indiana. Finding my Turtle Beach on the outskirts of Jomtien.
Hi Steve. I looked forward to your weekly monologue and enjoyed it very much. Thank you. I share your apprehension towards Immigration. For more than ten years I utilized an agent doing my annual visa renewals. In the end, it was about 20K. So, half of what you paid. Anyhow, eventually, my better half said, "don't waste your money. You fulfill all criteria. Let's go together and do it ourselves". That worked as well as a chocolate teapot... My wife got so upset with the immigration dragon in Bangkok, that she almost got me deported...(joking). In the end, I traded quick but expensive service with no questions asked, for 3 day-trips to immigration. Happy you made it - it is indeed possible! Same for driving license.
@raycatlin3554
5 ай бұрын
WHY ALL the ' misrepresentationz ' = Lies 🤥w/ RULES , when ALL that is WANTED / NEEDED is 💰💰💰💰🥇👍. . .🤔
@rocket5551
5 ай бұрын
I’m afraid you just live in the wrong place in Thailand! You could not pay me to live in Bangkok.
@Stefan-----
5 ай бұрын
@@rocket5551 I think we live in the last house before the city-limit. Quite nice here, nature, rice paddies, ok air with the many trees. Grab food 20 minutes away! The only bee in my bonnet is the dragon.
I keep a small fridge in the bathroom for meds ( insulin etc). My method for defrosting is to pull it into the shower and go to town with the shower sprayer. Done in 5 min and dry in 20 more.
our sense of humor grows as our brain declines. Self preservation. Luv your silly jokes. As a Senior I can relate..m
Just talk and show the beach and what’s going on in the ocean! Love your videos
1987. Easy . . . I was working my job in Berkeley, CA. Pretty much the same routine for 30 years. Glad I did though . . . It was an interesting job and I got to retire at 55 in 2011. BTW - Seven years ago today, Feb 23rd, I arrived in Bangkok, Thailand to begin my permanent stay in Thailand.
Great to see the Piscatorial action going off behind you Steve - Ash
20:17 I am pretty sure you will become the first resident of the Thailand Senior Care Home Tim has been talking about starting!
1987 I was in the military stationed in Korea. Prior to that, 1986 I spent some of my vacation in Bangkok, Thailand. I hope to be back in about 12 months for good. Meeting you and Tim is definitely on my to do list lol.
Steve - you are the Jean Shepherd of Turtle Beech. Much love to you sir. Makes me want to watch a Christmas Story again. Bless you. All the best to you. Glad you found your tooth..... wherever it got to. Cheers
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Chamnan found it in my sunglasses case.
Don't worry about time Steve, I like hearing your stories, issues, problem, it's all good. Seems like you may need to make another video. Good to see you Steve.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
In 1987 I graduated with a master degree in computer science from GWU in Washington and returned home to start my career, home is Kuwait. I enjoy your weekly vlog first thing in the morning every Friday with a cup of tea 😊 Looking forward to meeting you next time I'm in Thailand.
The fish reminded me of the Tour de France. First, we saw the breakaway riders with the yellow shirt leading them. Then, here comes the Pelotón😮
In 87, working in the UK and holidaying around Thailand for a month or so.
Steve, you are a wonderful "posting" author. I love your content. Imperfect posts are "perfect". Don't edit what is not a big deal. Thank you for doing your part, I'm here looking at you man! Thank you! I love Thailand, and will be there again in about 8 months. Visiting family and friends. The Thai are wonderful. Thanks again Steve, you're a remarkable human being. Thank you for doing this "thing". "You can speak to me, Steve, I am a semi retired engineer, and "decorated at that". "Speak to me!" "I'll listen, I promise". (Re; Alzheimer's ... start consuming "fat", and "cholesterol" ... there's a secret in there, I can't tell). I've met astronauts and the great Edward Teller, but I'm still waiting to be impressed. I've met a few Thai, very special people, and I am impressed! (Some very impressed! They are such wonderful and lovely people!) I wish I could tell more, but the monarchy likes silence.
1987 - I gave the British Army notice to quit. I was bored with my job. I left West Germany in 1988 and the Wall came down in 1989. Interesting times.
1987 I was in 8th grade in Wasilla Alaska. Keep me updated on the Steve's Broccoli commercial
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
It turned out to be a scam, I think. At any rate they demanded that I create an account on their Web site, but you could only do that with Line, and I don't use Line. So it's not going to happen.
Steve, "Expat days" available on Amazon Kindle ($2.99). I have an older Kindle I hope to give to you when I get to Turtle Beach sometime after Turtle Festival"with your book plus many more installed.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, but I've had a Kindle for years. Hate it. I want to read my stories on the channel but not from a Kindle. I do appreciate your offer but I won't use the one I have.
I love your openness , happy Turtle Fest.
Digging the shoal of fish thing. Real life nature in front of our very eyes. I am curious what type of predator was motivating their movement. Nothing not to love about Thailand. Also digging the weekly history lesson that seem to accompany your weekly vlogs. Thailand's history is very interesting. Having come here this year, hopefully to stay, I hope to learn more about this country as I go.
Good morning Mr.Rosse. I believe I can call myself a tourpat. I try to come to Thailand about three times a year and spend at least a month each time. It's a sustainable model for me hence my homeland is 5 hours' flight away from Thailand. I don't think anyone from the US would do that unless they really want to or have to. Enjoy the weekend sir.
Hey Steve. Just back from Phuket immigration Went to pick up my approved renewal of my retirement visa Upstairs at 9:01. To get pp stamped then down stairs to apply for re entry permit (1000bht). Out and away by 9:19;! Amazing service wa d and thanked. Now home. Married 38 yrs we visit from Canada as Snow bird’s November tonApril We spend 608 days of Covid here. Best time ever very much appreciated how fortunate we are 😂. Sun of a Beach Best to you
Hi Steve, great to see you found your tooth. In 1987 I was at Treasure Island in Florida. Dam that was a long journey as I flew into Miami and drove up the same day! As for immigration I always do it myself certainly no visit agents ten years now. Visa extension 1900BT, Re-Entry permit 1000BT, Driving licence form 500BT. Then to the Driving test centre 505BT, very easy but I do live in North East Thailand.
Good morning, Steve! I had a very busy week, but a good one. Thanks for asking! I graduated high school in 1987. I lived in my car for a couple of years, starting in 87. My ass was dragging all day today, as well. (It's 11:25 PM in Ohio.) Have a great weekend!
You found the 🦷
We love it. Mayby the small fish is the predators to day?
"Take that visa agent!" He did take it, Over 40,000 baht 555
In 87 I was in my Senior year of High School at South Miami HS
In 1987 I was working on my Master's in Creative Writing at Iowa State!
@ShelleeHale
5 ай бұрын
Did you put that to good use?
@mikemaloney2949
5 ай бұрын
Not in any practical way. @@ShelleeHale
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Go 'Clones! Small world. I tried to earn my MFA for two years but fled Academia without a degree.
Got you 5X5, video and audio, here in SoCal. Go with the flow khon Steve. You know, enjoy, keep on.
In high school in Connecticut my constant NYC radio station was WBAI. It was the liberal station to listen to during the Viet Nam War.
Hope your turtle float is a great success and you have a day to remember.Good luck 🎉
Ask Gordon T what those fish are; he can probably tell you a story about them.
Thanks Steve. Your chats are nice and interesting and no bla bla on politics or other topics we do not have any control over. Enjoy your week as well and enjoy turtle beach festival. That shadow will make a nice sun dial. No need to check cell phone for time anymore😂😂 cheers from Durban, South Africa.
jean's hay day was mid 50s to early 70s I'd say...probably in the Army in 48ish yrs. Got tons of his shows on the drive, many are online, including the Dago Bomb that struck back. Listened to him as a kid in the late 60s (sometimes on a radio hidden under covers...sposta be sleeping hehe)
What a view Steve...Please overcome your fear of water and go for a swim mate.....It cleanses body and mind.....Cheers from Australia friend.
nice. real life hurray
Hi Steve (with an E), I bought snake brand prickly heat cooling powder after your recommended it, cost me $25 Australian from ebay, worth every cent, thankyou. Hope to visit at some future time, don't kick that bucket any time soon, Regards from Wayne in Ipswich Queensland Australia
Good job Steve, love you man, I think I'm coming back to turtle beach after I leave Budapest ,Hungary.
No script Steve is the best...
Burning bridges, I don't believe you 😂😂. 1987 I passed my driving test and had my first car, it was a heap of crap but I often think of it for the freedom it gave me. My mum has severe Alzheimer's and your not showing any signs on camera that I can pick up on.Thanks Steve see you next week.
Thanks for reminding me about Jean Shepard. Great story teller. Maybe google has his recorfings.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Hundreds of them are on YT. Really nice audio quality.
@robertburnett6348
5 ай бұрын
Thanks.
In 1987 we were helping our son become an exchange student in Thailand? It became his life and our pleasure to have Thai families as our family since then. No he did not marry or do the bar thing. He is an educator. I share your view of Phuket.
In 1987, I was planting Cocoa trees three kilometers from Cahuita National Park created in 1970 as a National Monument. I mention the Park because, unlike Turtle Beach, the residents of the original town of Cahuita were Not allowed to maintain the houses existing there. The residents were given lots in an area just outside known at that time as The Bluff. The original houses were built on posts above the shallow water to avoid sand flies. All the houses eventually fell into the sea. There is now no evidence of the town, not even a plaque. The Bluff has been renamed Cahuita. What happened to the Cocoa trees? Unbeknownst to me, the USAID had been giving trees to every woman in West Africa who would take in an effort of empowerment. When my trees got to harvest, the price fell from the $2000/ton price since anyone could remember to $800/ton. Thank you Hershey's!🙏
9:41 That arrow is directed towards me. 😀
Having ridden every province, that is some of the best riding in the country and I'm glad you finally found the fortitude to make the ride and to actually enjoy it. I've never used an agent for anything. Yes it takes a lot of persistence and frustration, but I've opened accounts, got motorbike loans, drivers licenses, visas, etc... all without ever using an agent. No folks, it is not a requirement to use an agent.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
So how long since you opened your last bank account?
@hopfrogg9599
5 ай бұрын
@@steverosseIt's been about 4 years. A quick google search and it seems it is still possible but people might need to branch shop.
Steve, I do the same thing with food (working in restaurants for years). When they don't care and screw you over I tell them how it is and I can't go back because I'm "that guy". It's good that you stuck up for yourself.
Don't worry Steve, Tim will take care of you.
Chicago loves Steve’s channel!
I had a funny thing this week I wanted a certified copy of my passport the agen wanted 4500thb and 1900thb embassy fee I said fuc that and looked on the British embassy service by post and it 1250thb done including postage
Wow love the scenery
great show
1987 I was starting my career in Advertising, doing ads for Warner Brothers, Dino and New World pictures. The great thing is I got to see movies free and premieres. It was a great foot into my career that only lasted 15 years, when life threw a wrench in, and “saved me” from the stress….luckily! Tooth fairy still loves you, I see.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
I never got into anything for free, but I was able to save ticket stubs and write them off my taxes. One of the best days in my life included a carton of beef lo mein, a couple of joints, "Big Trouble in Little China" and "Remo Williams, the Adventure Begins." Spent all day inside a shabby run-down theater on Times Square. It was all free come April.
@WasOnce.
5 ай бұрын
Interesting, I left that first job with slides and photos from Blade Runner which I sold 25 years later on Ebay! My Thai partner bought me YT premium so I can watch you commercial free, so crack on, Steve!
In Thailand Patong beach 2 times 6 weeks with a gf from nakhon si thammarat
@user-pe4zu7rc4g
5 ай бұрын
First time in 1986
1987 started my new life in thailand.moved on to laos 2 years ago.left the new thailand behind me.
Hi Steve. Nice shipment again. Turtle beach is kilpikonnaranta in Finnish. K💙
Jean Shepherd was a genius!
You forgot to tell us where you found your tooth. On Grumpy Old Men it was lost forever.
@ScooterOnHisWay2024
5 ай бұрын
He mentioned there that Chamnan found it in Steve's glass or sunglass case. I don't know that he ever said how it got there though. Perhaps I missed it.
@southpaw1755
5 ай бұрын
Thanks. @@ScooterOnHisWay2024
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Apparently the week before, when Tim and I filmed GOM at a local restaurant, after the show I put the thing in my sunglasses case. It must have been annoying me. Then I forgot that I had done that. I only wear my sunglasses to drive the motorbike and I guess I had not worn them for the whole week.
@southpaw1755
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Steve.@@steverosse
Grumpy Old Man from Redwood City, California checking in!
@212Roger
5 ай бұрын
Sawadee Krub 🙏🏼 Checking in from Pleasanton, California
@HansCSchellenberg
5 ай бұрын
@@212Roger Sawadee Krub!
Steve, don't worry about the tech, this is your style and so many of us like and watch every week. Curious where did you find the tooth ? 1987 was in school in Ireland, seems an age ago. Well done sorting your visa out yourself. Visa agents are overrated and over priced. In 20 years used them twice, always a hassle ! I do it myself 18 yrs, not being "Kee-Nok" I just know what Tor Mor needs and everyone happy. I was told 20 years ago dress smartly at Immigration / government offices and I always do. I'm increasingly shocked at the state of some people coming into Bangkok Immigration thesedays. Whatever about tourists, but in the Business visa section ! ! Look forward to next week and your big turtle day outing !!
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Chamnan found it in my sunglasses case. Thanks for your kind words.
OMG DID THE “NOT “SO LADY MADE YOU BLIND TEMPORARILY KRUP KHUN STEVE 😂❤
Such great news big wins! 🎉Love ya Steve
Get a fishing rod, fresh fish for breakfast.😉😂🙏
I have learned a lot from you. I wear pants and also long sleeve shirt in most situations dealing with government or even the bank. But in Pattaya I don't feel it makes a difference. I'm usually the only firang in pants.
@steverosse
5 ай бұрын
Yeah. Apparently my views are twenty years out of date. Even in the little, poky Phang Nga office I saw farang in shorts and T-shirts. It's a brave new world. But I'll still be wearing my nice clothes when I go.
Beautiful location, your living the dream !
You've got rid off calling each other koon. Well done first step to being brothers. You need good friends.
After my 5 hour flight to Thailand, I often remind myself that I'd still be in the same nation if I made that trip in Canada or the US or Russia and maybe also in Australia.
Sardines….happens in South Africa annually….
Really interesting seeing the shoal of fish Steve👍. Looks like the tooth fairy has also visited you in the night 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
Heavy user 50 years ago, all the daily tokers from then who carried on that i knew are all dead, mostly brain anurism and like problems. Makes me paranoid and anxious so stopped decades ago
In Dec 1987 I was visiting Phuket with the US Navy.
I love your videos,always makes me sile TY
Facebook does not even allow political rants anymore. Think I wrote something about Trump being an idiot and I got a message from Facebook "My post was deleted and if I did it again my account would be deleted." Hahaha actual a good think as least I don't have to see those Maga conspiracy rants anymore. Always enjoy seeing your beautiful face every week Steve.
In 1987 I was a freshman at Henry Grady high school in Atlanta Georgia.😊
Congrats on immigration, good job
Lessons learned are like Bridges burned You only need to cross them but once Is the knowledge gained Worth the price of the pain? Are the spoils worth the cost of the hunt? Fly - but remember don`t look down Take as much as you think you ought to Give just as much as you can Don`t forget what your failures have taught you Or else you`ll learn them all over again Or else you`ll have to learn them All over again.
the sun is no problem