At what stage does LOS lose appeal?

[Coss]

Rather than quoting the pertinent words, of the previous two posts, I'll just say that I agree with both, in most part.

I'll add:

For me it's Laos and NZ, but with lesser, though significant, forays in Oz and LOS.

i.e. the next tourney is Laos and a side trip to see if DumbC*nt's widow is extant.

And as I get more grey, some "what do I want for,  me...?" is entering the provision equation.

Nautical folk may find interest in the idea, as I do,  of an old 30~40ft diesel launch and the Hauraki Gulf and environs.

[Redbaron]

When does it lose its appeal? Very good question. For me I don't think it has - though it has been a while between drinks. 

From 2000 until almost 2010 I did a fair few trips whilst to-ing and fro-ing between Aus and the UK via Thai Air and later just between Aus and LOS thanks to cheap flights at the time. All sh1t aside I would have been lost without the info gathered from this board combined with Stick's site - I was in my 20's and my entire internet experience in the late 90's/2000 was reading about LOS and travel in general! That's a good thing but probably also a bad one as I definitely let one or two really nice girls slip through the cracks due to suspicion.

I have never had the desire to live in Thailand though - I remember reading an article that resonated well. Something about drinking champagne every day and no longer appreciating it. Short or extended holidays from my point of view is a good balance. At least for me. Laos though - that was pretty cool. Reckon I could live there though that amazing beer would knock me for six.

So now in my (very early) 50's, settled down and kind of looking at retiring here in rural Oz. Yeah I'll be back at some stage but it no longer grips me. Back in the day I'd be planning the next trip before boarding the plane home! Working out leave with work, dollars, where to go and who to see. Now not so much - but definitely look forward to a return trip at some stage. Last reunion trip was about ten years ago - some of the original London Contingent got together and had a great time, and hopefully will again soon. Last I heard we were all upright. There was another trip with the better half a few years later which was pretty amazing as well. 

Good thread - very thought provoking.