Joe from Sweden, a perceptive man

The country balls on the left of this entry apparently reflect the visitor ratio for today. If you are reading this on the 19th July 2008 then you will probably see that Sweden has a big ball (there is a joke there somewhere but I can’t find it). If you are reading this on some other day, then let me tell you, it looked like this:

The sudden upsurge in interest comes courtesy of Joe, who my digital spies inform me has written an entry on the www.maipenrai.se forum, recommending this site because (translation courtesy of Google, I am sure it reads better in Swedish): “It is an Englishman who writes about daily life in Pattaya and the surrounding area. He seems to have talent for writing because he writes jäkligt fun and interesting. It is not at all on the outdoor life and barlive so are you looking for it, so this blog is not for you.”

Thanks for the promotion Joe, free beers and plenty of jäkligt fun from Spike should you ever come this way. Please feel free to bring a supply of akvavit and as many Swedish girls as you can fit in your hand luggage.

Comments 🔗

2008-08-19 | mart says

Unfortunately Joe’s site currently is unavailable due to massive floods of visitors coming from Pattaya Days.

2008-08-19 | Joe says

Hi Spike!

I must say that i was suprised when i saw my name on your blog.

I see that it’s still many Swedish people visiting, and yes, i will come your way soon, but i will defenitly not bring any swedish girls, they are highly overrated…..

/ Joe

2008-08-20 | Spike says

There is no hiding in the wide wide world of web, Joe. A man from Lithuania sent an e-mail to his mother which included derogatory remarks about this site. We sent the boys round. Let’s just say it’s unlikely he will father any more children.

I have done some checking around and it does appear that we have some women here, so just concentrate on remembering the akvavit. It’s a fine drink which was directly responsible for my exclusion from a table tennis competition in Norway; but that’s another story.

As you must certainly know what Google doesn’t, please tell us the meaning of “jäkligt”. My less-confident side guesses at “not at all”.

2008-08-20 | Joe says

The word “jäkligt” means Damn

…“he writes damn fun and interesting”…

Meaning like this in my english world …“he writes very fun and interesting”…

/ Joe

2008-08-20 | Billy says

I see that Liverpool remains firmly stuck on just one visitor … he probably told the rest of them

I also see that one day later Sweden’s balls have shrunk a little ..

2008-08-20 | Spike says

The ball maybe smaller, but such quality; the city of Forshaga is one of the visitors…..

2008-08-20 | mart says

Eschborn still going strong… Some cool pictures at maipenrai.se, watch out for the competition Spike! http://www.maipenrai.se/images/random/kim67.jpg

2008-08-20 | Jock says

Guys you obviously all have BALLS on the brain … it’s either an infatuation with your size down under, too much testosterone or an infatuation with the National Lottery.

If you look closely, and whilst the shapes are round they are not balls … they are BUBBLES .. which is maybe why the title even says ‘Country Bubbles’

So what if Sweden’s bubble has burst … bring back ABBA for a farewell To The World Tour … that’ll fix it … or go and see Mama Mia at the cinema .. apparently everybody gets up and dances and it’s more like a 70s disco than a movie …

2008-08-20 | Spike says

Remind me to kick you in the bubbles next time I see you.

2008-08-20 | Billy says

Must say that I am finding your visitors City list a source of some fascination … with Google providing the instant answer to questions like … Where the hell is Egg Harbor Township? …. what’s an Espoo and what the hell do they do for fun in Leonardtown?

Should you follow the links you will find the answers are, respectively, New Jersey, a town in Finland whose name means bridge and, well, not a lot but they are a waterfront town and, as of just now you had 17 hits from there, so well done Leonardstown.

Very educational, jäkligt good fun.

2008-08-21 | Billy says

ps Sweden’s ball, after rather shrivelling away has become bigger than anyone’s again …. I suspect another free advertisment from your new friend /Joe

2008-08-22 | Spike says

No links from Joe’s forum post yesterday or today. Maybe a television spot, or posters on hoardings. They have more in Sweden than Leonardtown.

2008-08-23 | Billy says

Oh dear, my remarks on Leonardtown appear to have been the kiss of death, 2 days later and their total remains at 22; and I guess it is possible that your poster has been ripped down. On the bright side, Liverpool is up to 3, it may very well be cat lovers; only rational explanation I can think of anyway.

2008-08-27 | Joe says

Swedish steel is still going strong i see!

We still have big balls!

I can not explain exactly why, because my post on maipenrai forum is long gone by now, maybe someone else reposted it on some other forum?

Anyway, go Sweden go!

/ Joe

2008-08-27 | Spike says

Joe, your influence now spreads way beyond a simple forum post. You are clearly an inspiration to the Swedish people. Be prepared to pose for a statue.

2008-08-27 | Billy says

Sweden’s balls do indeed appear to be going from strength to strength, while those of England, after a strong start, appear to be shrivelling in the second half … it is impossible not to draw a parallel with our national football team

On the bright side Liverpool appear to be 5-4 up against Manachester

2008-08-27 | François says

Joe - you might have big balls but you have neither cheese nor wine!

2008-08-27 | Spike says

And don’t forget the erotic noses.

2008-08-27 | François says

Yes but sexiness is a subjective notion. I was trying to be as objective as possible.

2008-08-27 | Billy says

Maybe you could replace the balls with breasts Spike, I suspect this would make all your readership happy with, possibly, the sole exception of Grandma

2008-08-27 | Spike says

It’s an operation that is widely available in Thailand.

2008-08-29 | Billy says

While I regret your assumed decision not to move to breast icons to indicate the relative size and spread of your audience, I am pleased to see that the balls of Sweden continue to stand proud and tall, one might almost say, errect … it is a little difficult to judge but it is possible that they may even have the biggest balls in your small universe. A little less pleasing is to see that England’s balls have shrunk to half their previous swollen size though, as usual The Netherlands continues to punch above its weight.

You may rest in peace in the certain knowledge that I continue to keep a close eye on your balls.

2008-08-30 | Spike says

Your last sentence makes me feel a little uncomfortable. But thank you.