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| 27/12/01 |  |
Anders Sweden You guys reading this; You really have to join the one day gay boat trip! All these potential becoming friends from all over the world...It´s fantastic! The photo, in Italian design,(thank you!), was shot i the afternoon, the 27th of December 2001. Maybe I see you guys there next year? / Anders, Stockholm, Sweden ;-) |
| 8/12/01 |  |
Marcus and Larissa Sweden Thank you for a wonderful stay in Connect. Your marvelous staff made our holiday a memorable stay we could never have had elsewhere... The rooms were perfect, the food even better. But best of all was the friendly atmosphere you managed to create these two weeks we had the pleasure to stay with you. We will most certainly be back very soon to enjoy the hospitality and nice atmosphere among our friends at Connect Guesthouse. Especially we enjoyed the trip to Koh Kai Island, which is a memory we will bare in our hearts for a long time to come. Now we only have to handle the abstinence of coming home... Best, Warmest and the most Kind Regards from Larissa and Marcus." |
| 1/12/01 | Vi letar efter bilden | Mats och Jörgen Sweden Till alla som vi har träffat och allt vi har sett och upplevt kan vi bara säga. Man vill tillbaka. Connect är definitivt ett ställe för varm gemenskap och fin personal. Vi kommer tillbaka!! Hälsningar Mats och Jörgen |
| 26/11/01 |  |
Magnus and Mats Sweden Ulf and Börje and ALL the Staff at Connect! As usual you made our stay in Patong a great one! The Koh Kai trip was great fun and we can strongly recommend it to anyone who considers having a day of sand, sun and fun! Living in the midst of the gaydistrict was very convenient and fun, great rooms, close to everything and a lot of wonderful people! Thanks once again Ulf and Börje! Magnus and Mats , Sweden |
| 26/11/01 |  |
Dough Coffey Ulf, You are the "perfect" host! I was fortunate enough to enjoy your buffet twice. Can't wait to have that first plate of your wonderful fried potatoes next year. Good luck to you! Dough Coffey |
| 21/11/01 |  |
Atle o Kerl Edwin Vi tackar Ulf Johan Montree ag alle de andre flotte arbeiderne her på Connect for veldig hyggelige dagar hos dere! Dere har skapt en fantastisk fin oase midt i Patongmyldret hvor det var godt å vare. Nydelig Thaimat hedde dere også. Hvis vil huske den deilige dagsturen til den nydelige Øya Koh Kai med "måkeskrik", krystallklart vann og fisk som spiste brod fra hånda. Tusen takk Atle og Karl Edvin |
| 20/11/01 |  |
Håkan o Anders En Semester i Thailand ar aldrig fullständig utan ett besök i Patong och ett boende på Connect guesthouse, mitt i Patongs härliga generösa Gay kvarter. Ett absolut måste är Gay trippen på torsdagar. Ett minne för livet. En samling fjollor tar Thailandska öar i besittning. Nya kontakter knyts. Vi rekommenderar varmt Connect Guesthouse och dess trevliga ägare och personal. Vi rekommenderar även varmt thai bananer. Håkan o Anders hakan.jornehed@telia.com |
| 10/11/01 |  |
Robbie Dear Ulf and Tom, Thanks so much for making my stay in Patong so much fun. Can't wait for next year to come back. Robbie Shaw, Key West, Florida, USA, bikerw@aol.com |
| 14/10/01 | Dear all at Connect, We are the Spanish and French guys who just spent a week in Patong. We're now back to real life in Barcelona and we wanted to thank you for the great moments we had in Connect. Your beautiful sense of service, the permanent smile of the staff and the very good food made those hours one of the best of our holidays and Connect obviously the best place in Patong. The trip to Koh-Kai will also remain forever in our memories. Beautiful place and fantastic staff. We're still laughing of their great sense of humour (particularly our scandalous arriving on the second beach)! We will send you pictures when we have them scanned. You can be sure that we will warmly recommend you to all our friends in Spain and in France. Many thanks for being as you are. We miss you. Joan and FranDear all at Connect, We are the Spanish and French guys who just spent a week in Patong. We're now back to real life in Barcelona and we wanted to thank you for the great moments we had in Connect. Your beautiful sense of service, the permanent smile of the staff and the very good food made those hours one of the best of our holidays and Connect obviously the best place in Patong. The trip to Koh-Kai will also remain forever in our memories. Beautiful place and fantastic staff. We're still laughing of their great sense of humour (particularly our scandalous arriving on the second beach)! We will send you pictures when we have them scanned. You can be sure that we will warmly recommend you to all our friends in Spain and in France. Many thanks for being as you are. We miss you. Joan and Fransois |
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| 28/9/01 |  |
Jörgen From Sweden. Comments on the way |
| 24/9/01 |  |
Ivar, Patrik, Roy From Norway and Sweden. Comments on the way |
| 14/9/01 |  |
Roger and Samir, US
Just a Quick note to thank all the staff at Connect Ulf, Montree, Tom, Boy. Everyone made my friend and I feel welcome, well more than welcome - They made us feel like friends. The Thursday Boat trip Could have been like any other boat trip in town, except the guys on the Connect Staff made it so much more. Personality Plus !! Had a super time !! Our stay happened to be during the New York Twin Towers crisis and the staff extended themself in our effort to get back to the US. Thank you Connect Roger and Samir |
| 6/9/01 |  |
Anders and
Michael
och, Stockholm - Sweden One day at koh Kai Island. Conect the best a man can get :-)) Lovely place nice staff and god prices........ We will be back..........:-)) |
| 8/3/01 |    |
Jörgen och Åke, Stockholm - Sweden Ett stort TACK till alla på Connect som gjorde vår semester fantastisk. När dollarn passerade 11-strecket bokade vi av vår Hawaiiresa och åkte till Thailand istället. Och så här efteråt kan vi bara buga o bocka för att kronan föll som en sten för nu har vi fått vänner från Hawaii som vi kan bo hos om vi skulle vilja åka dit. Tack vare den superba Koh kai utflykten så har vi lyckats få kamrater från jordens alla hörn. USA, Sydafrika, Taiwan, Australien, Malaysia etc. För oss blev Connect som ett andra hem i Patong där vi dagligen träffade våra nya kompisar för att käka eller bara relaxa innan vi kanske drog vidare till nåt annat. Det kändes som vi var på en mindre Pride-festival hela tiden. Kanon. En jättekram till personalen som hjälpte oss med mängder av saker; Montrey (bilutflykten), Tom som ordnade med vår 10- årsdag där personalen spelade Happy Birthday och hurrade och Am som efter många försök lyckades ordna biljetter till filmen Suriothai. Tack också för nallarna! Stort kram och tack också till dej Ulf som utan att blinka tog dej tid att umgås (hoppas Du har det lättare att ta dej upp på morgnarna nu när vi inte är där), ta med oss till relativt turistfria beacher och thailändska schlager klubbar. Stor kram för att Du är just den du är och att du har ordnat ett kanon gayresort i Thailand. Vi ses igen när vi mellanlandar på vår väg mot nya kamrater i Australien. Jörgen och Åke |
| 5/8/01 |  Harald, always snorkeling. This time with some dolphins |
Harald Oslo, Norway
After my third visit to Connect, and two boat trips to Koh Khai, I have enjoyed a lot, but revealed little. I have really enjoyed staying with you, every time. Connect guesthouse is the "talk of the town". Everybody meets here, for breakfast or before heading out to the pulsating nightlife-just a cornerstone away. The personnel at Connect help you out - with everyday -life information as well as issues on Thailand. Connect makes your holiday easy. Keep on, Ulf and crew! PS! I am really looking forward to renovated and bigger rooms. Harald Oslo, Norway |
| 17/7/01 |
David, USA I first found Connect on the Internet and having read some other sites decided that this sounded the most enthusiastic and well-organized place available in Phuket. I was also comforted by the thought that it was owned and operated by two guys from Sweden, a nation that has my highest regard. I arrived late at night as my flight had been delayed in Australia, but this was of no consequence as the staff at Connect were ready to receive me and their helpful and charming service had me quickly settled in Connect 2, a relatively new extension to this growing business. After just two weeks in Thailand I could write volumes about this delightful destination but this is not the place for a long article, and it has been done many times before by people that are far more qualified than myself. However just a brief note from a personal observation. Thailand is quite different from the west and despite years of tourism retains a very distinct culture of its own, and it's a culture that you would be well advised to know something about before you arrive. From the gay travelers perspective probably the best book I have seen is "The Men of Thailand" International Standard Book Number 0-942777-30-1. Try and get a copy of this and read it carefully, for if you absorb some of its information you will have a much better time in Thailand than landing here with a host of preconceived ideas that probably have nothing to with the real truth. At the very least get information on the customs and living habits of the Thai people. Although the Thai are far too polite to say anything, they find a lot of things that the "farangi" (foreigner) do and say as extremely rude. Probably the hardest thing to come to grips with is the Thais distaste for confrontation. Loosing one's temper and shouting is simply not done in Thai society and the individual who goes in for this sort of behavior looses all face. A "cool heart" is highly prized. If things go wrong remain calm and complain quietly to the appropriate person. Shouting will get you nowhere. There are a number of other definite no-nos in Thailand and these are all well covered in the book mentioned above. If in doubt consult with Ulf at Connect. He's been here long enough to know the true story. In fact some of the more pleasant periods of my stay at Connect have been the conversations that I have had with Ulf over a coffee after breakfast on the terrace which opens directly onto the street. This is a great place to sit and watch the world go by and to see the amazing variety of people that makes up Thailand This country must have more beautiful people per square mile than any other place on earth and with a little luck you will get to meet some of them. One more thing. If you have the time, do take the gay day trip to the tiny island of Koh Kai. This is organized by Connect and is a fun day of sun, snorkeling and great food among friends. It should not be missed. David Nichols Fort Lauderdale Florida |
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| 17/7/01 |  |
Göran, Sweden Efter 14 dygn i bambuhydda i Indonesien var det verkligen skönt att bli välkomnad på Connect. Hoppas ombyggnaden håller vad den såg ut att lova - men det får jag se när jag kommer tillbaka till Connect, snart igen. Göran |
| 17/7/01 |  |
Tor o Steinar, Norway Thank you Ulf and your lovely staff at Connect, for a nice time in your guesthouse. During the past 10 years we have been to Thailand 15 times, and one of the best experiences we have had was the gay day trip to Koh Kai. Lovely island, good food and drinks. Lot of fun, both with other "farangs" and the thai staff. We hope to join you again soon. Best regards from Tor & Steinar (Stiff) Best regards Tor & Steinar Tor o Steinar |
| 29/6/01 |  |
Christopher, Australia This has been the most fantastic stay in Phuket. The staff at Connect are bty far the best. The Gay Day trip to Koh Kai Island was like an amazing dream and my friend Mickey has captured my heart. I highly recommend Connect and I can't wait to return. Cristopher |
| 15/6/01 |  |
Thom, Canada I enjoined my stay at Connect very much. Very friendly staff + all handsome too! 2 of the best weeks of holiday I've ever spent right in the center of the action. I'll be back for the great food, nice room (try the penthouse!) and the life in Phuket. Thom - Canada |
| 12/6/01 |  |
Arno og Steen, Denmark
Kare Ulf og personalet på Connect. Vi har haft nogle pragtfuld 14 dage pa hotellet og i Patong og kommer gerne igen, så lad os håbe at naste gang bliver lige så godt. Vi reser nu den 12/6-01 og glaeder oss till julen 15/12-01 |
| 6/6/01 |  |
Edmond Malaysia, Guest at Connect 4 June Hi. I am looking for an American friend from Texas, whom I met at the Blue Dolphin on the 3rd. of June 2001. I was so silly that I forgot to ask his name and email address. I just want to apologize for not being able to join him for a drink that night. Friend, if you see this photo and note, please write to me at edtgmond@hotmail.com . Thanks Ulf for allowing me to post this note! HUGS. Edmond, Malaysia |
| 30.05.01 |  |
Bötta Pedersen (dragartist), Drag queen from Norway 30.05.01 Under mitt opphold i Patong, så var Connect et naturlig samlings-sted. God service og veldig sentralt. Ellers må jeg anbefale "Gay day trip", hver torsdag, som er et must. Både for oss skeive og for herlighetens skyld. Glem Phi Phi. Jeg gleder meg til januar -02, når jeg skal ned til Thailand igjen. Vil nok bli boende på Connect Gesthouse. Og ser dere Marilyn Monroe dritings på en karaoke-bar, så er det bare meg. Og ja, jeg er gutt! Kjempeklem til alle jeg ble kjent med! Bötta Pedersen (dragartist) |
| 8/3/01 |  |
Apollo-Ola och Kenneth One day at koh Kai Island. - Tack för dessa underbara månader jag hade hos er på Connect. tillslut så blev det 7 och en halv månad som jag var i phuket. Jag saknar denna tid och allt skoj vi hade... För er som besöker phuket så åk med på utflykten till Koh Kai,detta är en underbar dag som man aldrig glömmer (denna bild kommer där ifrån) och ta detta tipset från en reseledare. Många kramar Ola från Apollo med Pojkvän Kenneth. |
| 18/2/01 |   |
Six of us We set out on the weekly trip to Koh Kai. The weather was perfect, promising much sun, surf and sand. We ere not disapointed. After an unscheduled short delay in the middle of Chalong Bay we were on way by speed boat to Kai Island. The afternoon was filled with swimming, exporing and sun bahting. We were lucky to visit the smallest "Koh Kai" and had it to ourselves for most of the afternoon in addition to the resident crab, fish and ants. We had a delicious barbecue of chicken saute, hot dogs and fresh exotic fruits. Thanks to the staff at Connect for putting togeather a great day trip. |
| 2/2/01 |  |
Leif K Sweden/Paris A bit of Sweden, a bit of Thailand in a friendly atomsphere, what could be better for a gay swede "in exil" coming to Thailand for the first time. A big bravo to helpful and patient Ulf. Leif K. |