This edition of "Everybody Has a Story" could have lasted hours. Brian's extraordinary life could involve volumes that just had to be condensed here. His story is so interesting that we are already looking at a sequel. If you know anyone with like experiences, please send me a message. I would love to talk. Tom
@@MargaritasinParadise how did he fill fuel in the high seas, how did he pay money to buy for goods, what were the conditions for travel - passport / visa, money for paying to buy land, what were the women like, how could he communicate when he only spoke English. How welcoming were the locals, how did he adjust to the food, what were the constraints like living in a hot country? Maybe some deep questions about how each aspect of his life helped him change his adaptation. Please give more insight into this.
Many of these questions were answered in the interview. Sailboats use wind power for the most part. The do carry fuel though for the times when there are no winds or motoring in to a port or even positing prior to mooring. Brian worked out of Hawaii as a US merchant ship, transporting good to outer islands. He also received payment as a sort of a bounty for helping refugees. Brian also did all kinds of odd jobs including molding smaller sailboat hauls and the like while he was at sea. Visa/customs depended on the port. Sometimes they would meet him prior to entering controlled waters other times he had maybe 15 days to check in with immigrations after arriving. Brian learned the Thai language in just 90 days which literally opened doors for hime while traveling inland & in Laos. He came from a beach climate and never had to adjust except for the extreme heat which he mentioned in the interview that just got used to it.. The people were very good to him, so much he married at least 3 different wives. Maybe the sequel add even more insight.
@@MargaritasinParadise yes. Please do a sequel. My father worked in the merchant Navy in 1965-1970. He told me about his journey to Russia and his sunken tanker retrieval experience. Men of the sea have tales more than men in bars and in soi's. Keep up the great work. May be I missed a few points. I really appreciate your effort to reply me. Kudos to you. ❤️
What a cool guy and what a life! I'm back in the UK having a Sunday afternoon on the couch with a beer listening to your great stories. I'm 15 minutes in, so gotta get back to it 😁
Ever since I first met Brian he always carried this IPad with photos of his adventures. I always liked the term "the proof is in the pudding" I know it's a different meaning but still like the significance. Thanks for the comment.
Another great video! Brian is a real interesting guy, who's obviously lived a life of adventure. Would love to see him do another interview with you. Hope all is well by you and thanks for keeping the fire lit in me for my future move there. Be well my friend!
Brian - thanks for sharing. You are truly an interesting guy - an amazing adventurer at such a young age and still going strong (especially with the women). You’re in the perfect place!
Tom that was a terrific interview. Probably can't get much better in regards to someone who has been there a while. i mean your talking almost a half century of being in the Pattaya area. And he had a very interesting life prior to getting there. I love he was carrying a 50 cal on his boat. Thanks for taking the time to do the interview.
After I did get sunburnet, I really did enjoy that story. One of your best! Greets to that intresting person! Really intresting. Sounds like "Jack London" to me...
This edition of "Everybody Has a Story" could have lasted hours. Brian's extraordinary life could involve volumes that just had to be condensed here. His story is so interesting that we are already looking at a sequel. If you know anyone with like experiences, please send me a message. I would love to talk. Tom
@@MargaritasinParadise how did he fill fuel in the high seas, how did he pay money to buy for goods, what were the conditions for travel - passport / visa, money for paying to buy land, what were the women like, how could he communicate when he only spoke English. How welcoming were the locals, how did he adjust to the food, what were the constraints like living in a hot country? Maybe some deep questions about how each aspect of his life helped him change his adaptation. Please give more insight into this.
GREAT INTERVIEW! What an informative and interesting guy, immersed into the old days of Pattaya and Thailand. I look forward to a part II. Well done!
Many of these questions were answered in the interview. Sailboats use wind power for the most part. The do carry fuel though for the times when there are no winds or motoring in to a port or even positing prior to mooring. Brian worked out of Hawaii as a US merchant ship, transporting good to outer islands. He also received payment as a sort of a bounty for helping refugees. Brian also did all kinds of odd jobs including molding smaller sailboat hauls and the like while he was at sea. Visa/customs depended on the port. Sometimes they would meet him prior to entering controlled waters other times he had maybe 15 days to check in with immigrations after arriving. Brian learned the Thai language in just 90 days which literally opened doors for hime while traveling inland & in Laos. He came from a beach climate and never had to adjust except for the extreme heat which he mentioned in the interview that just got used to it.. The people were very good to him, so much he married at least 3 different wives. Maybe the sequel add even more insight.
@@MargaritasinParadise yes. Please do a sequel. My father worked in the merchant Navy in 1965-1970. He told me about his journey to Russia and his sunken tanker retrieval experience. Men of the sea have tales more than men in bars and in soi's. Keep up the great work. May be I missed a few points. I really appreciate your effort to reply me. Kudos to you. ❤️
What a cool guy and what a life! I'm back in the UK having a Sunday afternoon on the couch with a beer listening to your great stories. I'm 15 minutes in, so gotta get back to it 😁
Glad you enjoyed it
Tom, Brian is one interesting character with tons of knowledge of Thailand. Thanks for the interview..
Thank You So Much, you’re so right, I think Brian could write a book
Oh my God, I am lost for words. Interesting is an understatement. This was pure gold 👍👍
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Brian is a treasure of knowledge of the Pattaya area.
Brian is free spirit! He needs to write a book! Thanks for sharing...🙏🙏
We agree!
Fascinating interview!! What an amazing life story.
Thank You So Much, Brian is really an interesting guy. Already looking forward to another interview.
Excellent interview, Tom! I learned a lot from your guest. Besides living a colorful life, he’s obviously a Thailand expert. Well done! - Mark O
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fascinating interview
Glad you enjoyed it.
Good info from an interesting bloke . Thanks Tom and Brian .
Glad you enjoyed it
Fantastic interview Tom. What an interesting guy Brian is, and I loved the photos. I would love to hear his stories in the future! Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it, We'll definitely be hearing more from Brian.
Great story with photos helping us imagine how Pattaya was back then.
Ever since I first met Brian he always carried this IPad with photos of his adventures. I always liked the term "the proof is in the pudding" I know it's a different meaning but still like the significance. Thanks for the comment.
Great guy, great interview.
Thank You So Much
Cool video. Appreciate it.
Glad you liked it!
This is great !
Thank You so much
Another great video! Brian is a real interesting guy, who's obviously lived a life of adventure. Would love to see him do another interview with you. Hope all is well by you and thanks for keeping the fire lit in me for my future move there. Be well my friend!
Thank You So Much, Life is Good
Awesome interview 👏 I'll be there in October, hopefully will run into you both then!
Sounds good
haha yes that was a nice to hear encounter, i enjoyed and liked👍
Glad you enjoyed
Brian - thanks for sharing. You are truly an interesting guy - an amazing adventurer at such a young age and still going strong (especially with the women). You’re in the perfect place!
I 2nd That.
Need a part 2 4 sure Big-T !!
I agree
Good stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great interview, very interesting and full of experiences. What a life of Brian. Keep letting the girls make you happy. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great interview, fascinating guy! Not many that can talk about things back to the 70's
You’re right, Brian has a wealth of knowledge.
great guy
You're right, fantastic guy.
Tom that was a terrific interview. Probably can't get much better in regards to someone who has been there a while. i mean your talking almost a half century of being in the Pattaya area. And he had a very interesting life prior to getting there. I love he was carrying a 50 cal on his boat. Thanks for taking the time to do the interview.
You're welcome, I think I only touched on a couple points in a very interesting life. Stayed tuned for part 2.
That's a well travelled life. Brilliant interview
Thank You So Much
Thanks Fellows..😎😎😎
You’re welcome
After I did get sunburnet, I really did enjoy that story. One of your best! Greets to that intresting person! Really intresting. Sounds like "Jack London" to me...
Glad you enjoyed it! He lives in the same building where Leo's is located.
He got the legendary uncle lore 😁
Brian is a wealth of knowledge
Thailand didn't have drunk driving laws until 2006
Good information, I would have guessed even later around 2016.
kinda glosses over the most interesting aspect of this guy's life fighting as a mercenary with hmongs?
That's and interesting point, eventually there will be a sequel that I hope reveals more. Brian's a true treasure of information.
@@MargaritasinParadise what's your background. you give off the aura that you served somewhere as well
I'm retired USAF