Unfortunately I saw no announcements of the event ahead of time,
Happens every year about that time.
Phang Khon 55km from Sakon City
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Senior over seventy, healthy diet
Surprisingly many of the foods mentioned here I use frequently, fact I am having garbazos for breakfast
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Friday, May 15, 2026
Animal kingdom home invasion
Rainy season has officially declared open season on my house. Despite installing screen covers over every sewer opening, the local animal kingdom keeps attempting home invasions in search of drier real estate.
The tiny snakes are almost cute. Most are no larger than oversized earthworms and are fairly easy to evict.
Cockroaches, however, are another matter entirely. These creatures appear to have survived every extinction event since the dinosaurs. Bug spray only seems to annoy them. I suspect some of them actually use it as aftershave. The only reliable solution is to squash them.
Then come the ants. For over a week they’ve marched through the house with military discipline, completely ignoring property boundaries and personal dignity. I’ve spread cinnamon powder everywhere in an attempt to stop the invasion. The good news is it helps. Even my feet now smell like a Christmas bakery.It's Official: TMD declares May 15 is the start of the rainy season
Rain is in the forecast today,
Forecasters seem to be guessing, some say scattered rain before noon, others indicate the heavy stuff will be at mid afternoon.
When they are not sure they simply say "scattered." You may get rain, or you may not.สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
Thailand got problems
The video is way too long, unless you are sitting in a classroom
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Watched a bit of the beginning, then at a suggestion I scrolled to the one hour mark, then scrolled to the last few minutes.
There are some interesting points made, but I seriously doubt that much will get better soon
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Charley horse / muscle spasms 💊 🏥 ⛑️ maybe caused by medicine you take
Chatting with AI and ChatGPT recently, I started mentioning a few of my minor medical issues. “Minor” may be technically correct, but at four in the morning, with a muscle cramp twisting your upper thigh, it doesn’t feel minor at all.
The cramps usually last less than a minute, but the pain is intense. Oddly enough, I sometimes get similar cramps while masturbating, which suggests the muscle itself may already be irritated or prone to spasms when it tightens suddenly.
Living here in a hot, humid climate certainly does not help. I sweat heavily most days, and sweating means losing not only water but also important electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium. As people get older, the body often becomes less forgiving about fluid and mineral balance.
Two medications I take may also play a role. I take atenolol daily for blood pressure, and Miracid (omeprazole) when needed for stomach acid. According to information I found through AI and ChatGPT, both medications have occasionally been linked to muscle cramps or electrolyte imbalance. Omeprazole, especially when used regularly over long periods, can sometimes contribute to low magnesium levels.
For now, my plan is fairly simple. I’m adding one packet of electrolytes daily to my homemade tea concoction and looking for a magnesium supplement at the local drugstore. I also need to pay more attention to hydration before bed instead of waiting until morning to replace fluids.
At my age, the body becomes a bit like an old car. Usually reliable, but every now and then a warning light comes on, reminding you that maintenance matters.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
no sign of El Niño yet
El Niño has not yet officially started.
สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
For the moment rainy season is still a go
Rainy season most often begins mid May or as late as June.
Thursday or Friday of this week may be the beginning of more frequent rainy days.
One forecaster seems to predict rain earlier in the week.
Unfortunately feels like temperatures remain high. Forty or above.
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