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by andy_morris
Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:37 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Are mini mart clerks regularly screwing me out of 100-200 riel in change?
Replies: 77
Views: 17250

Re: Are mini mart clerks regularly screwing me out of 100-200 riel in change?

I'll take my dictophone down there later and get his spin on events for you guys.
by andy_morris
Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:06 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Are mini mart clerks regularly screwing me out of 100-200 riel in change?
Replies: 77
Views: 17250

Re: Are mini mart clerks regularly screwing me out of 100-200 riel in change?

Circle K.... 2 bottles of juice have 2000 riel printed on the actual packaging by the manufacturer (there's a thread all of its own right there), and 2300 reil on the fridge shelf. My bill is $1.10, rather than 4600 riel.... I hand the guy 1 dollar and 500 riel. He tells me $1 is 4000 riel. OK, I sa...
by andy_morris
Fri Apr 26, 2019 2:51 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Bicycles/motor bikes on country highways
Replies: 42
Views: 11971

Re: Bicycles/motor bikes on country highways

Why carbon fibre? Join the alu-minati!
by andy_morris
Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Being a “single” woman in Phnom Penh
Replies: 210
Views: 46933

Re: Being a “single” woman in Phnom Penh

The other day I was in a bar and an aussie woman breezed over, interrupted us with inane chit chat and proceeded to smoke a pipe full of herbs.

I thought, wow, some bogans are pretty cool!
by andy_morris
Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Bicycles/motor bikes on country highways
Replies: 42
Views: 11971

Re: Bicycles/motor bikes on country highways

I've cycled most of the highways in Cambodia and at 35km/hr +/- feel pretty safe. Many locals on motos appreciate that you are going at it pretty hard as you can often keep up with them. Car and van drivers are less sympathetic but still, rarely had any too close for comfort experiences. It is often...
by andy_morris
Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:30 am
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Strong recommendation to avoid SuperFit if you fancy a swim
Replies: 7
Views: 2163

Re: Strong recommendation to avoid SuperFit if you fancy a swim

It's probably bats. And expect all local owned gyms to take a bit of a drop in standards over the holiday. Be thankful that they made the effort to remain open. Pp sports club pool is particularly green today too. Personally, if by remaining open, it meant people unknowingly swimming in pools of sh...
by andy_morris
Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:23 pm
Forum: Cambodia After Dark
Topic: Is Siem Reap a good place for picking up ladies, or PP better?
Replies: 14
Views: 10141

Re: Is Siem Reap a good place for picking up ladies, or PP better?

Y'all need jesus.

Someone to hear your prayers. Someone who's there.


You're own......
by andy_morris
Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: 14yo Boy Dies in Waterfall Accident at Phnom Kulen National Park, Siem Reap
Replies: 9
Views: 3174

Re: 14yo Boy Dies in Waterfall Accident at Phnom Kulen National Park, Siem Reap

It would be a very tough journey out from there with an injured person, never mind a... Well,..... Rip young man.
by andy_morris
Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Strong recommendation to avoid SuperFit if you fancy a swim
Replies: 7
Views: 2163

Re: Strong recommendation to avoid SuperFit if you fancy a swim

It's probably bats. And expect all local owned gyms to take a bit of a drop in standards over the holiday. Be thankful that they made the effort to remain open. Pp sports club pool is particularly green today too.
by andy_morris
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Cambodian Culture and Language
Topic: Things Cambodians may express differently to English speakers
Replies: 29
Views: 7091

Re: Things Cambodians may express differently to English speakers

What's wrong with quarter to seven in English? Maybe it's more a british expression?

Actually my nan would say "five and twenty to seven" for 6:35, which would certainly make a native speaker do some quick math, never mind a Cambodian!