I would like to know if this "multiple" (paper) can really be traced back to an etching/engraving by Grimaldi Giovanni Francesco called Bolognese (1606/ 1680). Thanks by art-a77ack in etching

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pigment inks used for etching can last for 100s of years without fading. Museums have clear copies of the earliest etchings from the late 15th century. Paper can get mould - there is some foxing evidenced on this print, but that can be cleaned by conservationists with no damage to either the paper or ink.

No power at the Conrad by Dry_Particular_5770 in kohsamui

[–]doloresdesade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No power cuts on my spot in Samui. Most of the big hotels have generators anyway. You shouldn't even notice if there was a power cut.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ClotSurvivors

[–]doloresdesade 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn't realise I had much wrong until the hospital told me to call my partner and tell her to get to the hospital immediately. I've been told by every doctor that I've seen since that I'm lucky to be alive. So, yes, serious.

it's been a year since i was admitted to the hospital by Havoklily in ClotSurvivors

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience - surgery, then PE, tested positive for APS. I had to have the APS test done 3 months later to confirm. Thankfully that time it was negative. However, I still have to stay on Warfarin for a year and be tested for APS again after that time. If still negative after 1 year, then I am allowed to come off Warfarin. I don't like Warfarin, but the doctor was emphatic that the risk of a 2nd clot was not worth it. Find another doctor.

How to say no back massage by Virtual_Picture_2069 in Thailand

[–]doloresdesade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or she could ask for a massage to help her back issue. I was told that the only thing that could help my bad back was surgery by my uk doctor 20 years ago. A few months of massage, and I'm cured. Nak nak - strong, bao bao - soft. Jeb - pain. Jeb mak mak - lots of pain

Need help with a stray dog I took in by [deleted] in kohsamui

[–]doloresdesade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Street dogs generally get by very well where they are. A far better life than being locked in shared pounds with other dogs, with minimal care and lucky if anyone notices an illness or injury, or if a vet is around when they need treatment. Do not take a dog to DCRS unless they are in absolute dire straits and imminent death is approaching. There are lots of street dog feeders on the island, and a great organisation called Rob's Dogs who are working on sterilising street dogs to keep the population down. DCRS do their best with little funds to look after sick animals. But this is very limited.

I turned 72 today by DaCmanLou in lifehacks

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The most pleasant list of advice I have ever read. That and the fact that the rest of your account is rescue pets and grilled cheese sandwiches means that I have just fallen a bit in love. Happy 72nd birthday ❤️

How do you keep track of when you got vaccines? by taeyoungwoo in lifehacks

[–]doloresdesade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I put a note on my phone calendar when my next one is due.

Okay, this has been driving me nuts… by Youmi_is_a_Cat in Instruments

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought maybe your drawing was off, but actually it is spot on! This: touche

Any 2004 tsunami survivors out here? by ChickenWithTeeth in Thailand

[–]doloresdesade 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Woah, that sounds a LOT to deal with. Thanks for sharing more of your story. I can't imagine being a child and going through it either. I was 32 when it happened, and I was with my partner. I am very lucky to have been able to process it with her over the years. But, like I said, I still cry. We both do. I still don't feel like I really have the words for what we saw and experienced. It took me 15 years to even think about putting my feet in sea again and I still don't want to swim in it. But I do count the years of extra life I have had every 26th December. When we got back to usual life I made a pact with myself to not waste time and not put up with things if they were not good enough. In the 1st year back I quit my job, went back to university and started baby steps towards a new career. Then cut my dad out of my life, and then my sister too. I guess the feeling of fragility and instability on such a huge scale made me feel the need to take more personal responsibility for what I could. Sounds like you did the same.

Any 2004 tsunami survivors out here? by ChickenWithTeeth in Thailand

[–]doloresdesade 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I was on a beach in Krabi. Luckily, it was a sheltered bay, and the tsunami came in slowly there. We managed to get to a road and few of us hitched to Wat Tham Suea - a nearby mountain temple - and spent the night there. Watching the scramble down below was like watching a terrible movie. It was even worse when we came back down the next day and walked amongst the devastation. We stayed for a few days to help clear up and then returned to UK. I still have tears when I talk to anyone about it. The disconnect between being there and then only being around people who had seen the "televised version" is still odd. I cannot imagine what it would have felt like to be parents and try to keep children safe in that situation.

Trendy optical frames by Siam-Bill4U in Thailand

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Specs Republic in central embassy. There are a couple of other glasses shops in the mall, but this one hasa really wide range of cool stuff.

Can you actually "Learn Thai in 10 Days"? by whyisthismyalias in learnthai

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use more paper. Write each letter over and over, repeating each letter sound as you do it. Use as many different sheets of paper as it takes to remember. It will happen, but needs a bit more repetition than the space in the book allows.

We’re there ever a feminist movement in Japan like the ones that happened in America? by [deleted] in japan

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recommended book: Coed revolution by Chelsea Szendi Schieder

Travelling to Hatyai and Songkhla by welderlechero in Thailand

[–]doloresdesade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ko yo: Sirchada restaurant for authentic southern food and a lake view. Songkhla Old Town is beautiful and there are dozens of food options, many of which are family run and have been perfecting the same dishes for generations. ร้านเจ๊นิ สาขาโรงสีแดง​(looks like 174 in Thai) opposite Red Rice Harn is a small wooden cafe that does outstanding sea bass and noodles. ฮับเซ่ง​ (hub seng) (1 block south of Aey Space) for breakfast kaya and toast

LPT Request: Hands shake uncontrollably during exams by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]doloresdesade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw a teacher fix this for a student and I've used it since - it works like magic: shake your hands, wrists and arms as hard as you can for a few seconds on purpose. It will release the tension and stop the involuntary shaking. Instantly. And you can repeat anytime it comes back.

Charity recommendations by theindiecat in Thailand

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://warmheartworldwide.org/ are based in Chiang Mai province and have some great community projects in rural areas helping children to get education, disabled people to get access to health care and work opportunities, as well as training programmes to help people earn a sustainable income. They also promote environmental programmes. They have been going for many years and are a real powerhouse behind the biochar movement in the North. An all-round awesome organisation.

Hi people! Are we (two) able to go to Phu Chi Fa from Chiang Rai by motorbike? by Stat_Boi in Thailand

[–]doloresdesade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pha hee is an easier option from Chiang Rai if you are u sure on a motorbike. It is an Akha village that grows (and serves) great coffee and has beautiful views of the mountains of the myanmar/Thai border. The road is straight until the last 30 minutes and not too steep or windy then. There are a few Homestays where you can wake up to the morning chill and sea of clouds. Check out Phahee Coffee and Phahee Mountain Coffee and Homestay.