Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The Longest Day: The Sakon Nakhon Version

It's the day before the action officially starts.
Sakon Nakhon is bustling with last minute activity.
At the lake they've cornered the last of the vegetation.



What they can't get by modern machines is done the old fashioned way



Boats are being launched at half hour intervals




With plenty of practice races under way




Building platforms for teams is still under way.
Think its a government job.
One guy does the work with three supervisors.



Of course there are plenty of local onlookers




Meanwhile action at the fair grounds is just as bustling





Even at the rescue center they were busy getting ready



I just love seeing
Thai Fine Art



If you happen to be in the center of town, you see a continuous convoy of trucks bringing in bleachers and unloading them along the parade route.



What's really commendable it all seems so well organized. No traffic snarls, no tempers.
You can tell these people have been doing this all their life.

If you're headed for one of many festivities, raincoats may be recommended
.
The uninvited guest Tropical Storm KETSANA is headed this way.
Let's hope she's all out of steam when she gets here

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