Monday, December 31, 2012
Sakon Nakhon Chilly
Overnight low 12 (feels like 10).
Coolest night for New Years celebrations, tonight
Slow warming trend, noticeably at midweek.
Light cloud conditions arriving from the west.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Sakon Nakhon New Year: Cool
Easterly winds began to cool temperatures shortly
after sunset, yesterday.
Ahead:
A night of 10 C, feels like 9 C,
may be the coldest night of this cold season.
To date: no rain in sight through January.
Drought conditions and fire dangers expected to increase
My observation:
2012 was the driest year in the past 10 years in Sakon Nakhon
Patana School Alumni Party 2012
According to Thai time keeping,
when an event is supposed to start at 6 pm,
you wont be late if you show up an hour or so later.
The first person to welcome me recognized me
from attending a similar event two years ago. I immediately felt 'at home.'
The food was superb. The service flawless. By the fourth course I could only look at the food, I was pleasantly full.
Sitting at a table for eight, there was more than enough to eat for five persons
The school fundraiser had raised ฿300,000 by the start of the event.
The school celebrated it's 34th year
The entertainment was quite enjoyable and enhanced the evening.
Behind the stage, dancers were awaiting their turn
Friends, smiling and plenty of posing
I followed my horoscope for the day: "
Go with the flow, you're not in charge here, relax and enjoy."
I had a great evening out
At home it was a different story.
The neighbors were 'practicing setting off car alarms with fireworks,'
It's going to get noisier !!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Sakon Nakhon Children Days past
In Thailand Children Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in January
Sat, January 12, 2013
- One year I was asked to purchase fruit drinks, milk, cookies, candies, and a few toys.
Think the entire bill came to one or two thousand ฿
We spent a few hours at the government hospital children ward. It's somewhat of a feel good memory. Kids and their parents with grateful smiles.
- Another year Thai friends invited me along to a poor village school, where all kids received a hot meal, and cookies and ice cream.
- Another year it was a neighborhood celebration.
By the time I arrived, the kids had already indulged in free candy. You could tell they were getting a bit hyper.
Presents included a 20 Baht note. Some kids lined up for seconds
Then it was on with the show
After the show I went to visit the older kids, admiring a new toy
Just like mothers day or fathers day, kids (and kids at heart) look forward to being pampered that day.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Christmas is over, Happy Holidays
Most of Christmas day I spent "down and out (of it)," not ill, just exhausted
Took two days to recuperate.
Just in time for a replay of an event I really enjoyed last year.
Sakon Pattana Suska School Reunion
It's a Thai family social event, just before the New Year.
Family and plenty friends
Then comes the New Year
My new Year tradition: I stay within a three minute staggering distance to my mattress.
No road checks! Just Thai family and friends.
Wish you the best of everything in 2013. And hope 13 is your lucky number.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Sakon Nakhon weather this week
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| 6 a.m. Dec 24 13.7C |
"Slight" warming trend till the weekend
Days low 30's
Nights upper 10's
"Another dip in temperatures Sunday and Monday
Days mid to upper 20's
Nights 13C - 14C
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Caution:Too many parties and road checks ahead
Dec 23 Christmas dinner party at Apples
Dec 25 Christmas luncheon at the Pit Stop Cafe
Dec 25 Christmas dinner party at Tippy's
Add to that private Christmas parties, birthday parties, and weddings.
All before the end of the year.
It's the first year in my memory that I have to decline a number of invitations.
Guess I'm not as young as I used to be
Special caution:
Police road check points are up all over town (and nationwide) with breathalyzers.
Anything over one beer can get you into serious trouble if you are driving.
Special mention:
Anton aka German Tony, who had been quite ill recently and bedridden, has recovered and updated his
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| The light shop next to Dan's Apple was busy building a Christmas Nativity. Think this must be a Thai version: CD inside instead of a star on top. |
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On the way home this evening, I spotted a mile high kite. |
Both pictures taken at 436 zoom
At the Pit Stop Cafe
The Christmas draw took place on 19 December.
- The lucky winners were:
- 1st Prize of a Turkey Crown Mr Bob
- 2nd Prize 1/2 kilo of Middle Back Bacon Cowboy Jim
- 3rd Prize 1/2 kilo of Sausages New Zealand Pete
Christmas Lunch December 25
New Year Day Prize draw now underway
- 1st Prize is a Hamper of goodies and there will be 2 booby prizes
Tickets are 50฿ each on sale now.
Futsal Training Underway
It's a bit early to talk about the next Futsal competition in Sakon Nakhon.
But I can say the teams are getting ready
Jan 14-28
Sakon Nakhon Futsal
Many visitors have seven inches or less
I'm talking touch-pads and mobile screens visiting this blog.
What were you thinking !??!Recently upgraded to Windows 8. Gotta say 'WOW." Almost resembles my Mac.
It caused some setup changes on my blog.
Some visitors had problems viewing the blog.
Think I've solved the problem.
65% of the visitors to my blog use Internet Explorer.
I'm not a fan of that software, but I use it now to monitor the layout of all my post.Occasionally posts look different in Explorer than Firefox or Chrome.
I've changed some settings on the blog.
Visitors can post anonymous comments in a pop-up window.
I decide what get's published, what gets answered in private, or deleted. If you want a private reply, do add your e-mail address. Comments with e-mail addresses in the message will not be published.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Dear Santa, bring a duvet
All forecasters agree, some cooler days and nights starting this weekend.
Extended forecast somewhat of a roller coaster ride down-up-down-up
Extended forecast somewhat of a roller coaster ride down-up-down-up
Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | |
| AccuWeather | 33/18 | 34/17 | 33/20 | 30/14 | 28/15 | 26/17 | 32/19 | 31/21 | 34/21 | 35/21 |
| AccuWeather Feels Like | 37/17 | 36/16 | 36/19 | 30/12 | 28/14 | 27/17 | 34/20 | 33/20 | 35/19 | 37/22 |
| MeoWeather | 33/20 | 33/20 | 31/15 | 28/16 | 24/19 | 25/20 | 24/20 | |||
31/19 | 32/19 | 33/21 | 28/15 | 26/16 | 27/19 | 30/20 | ||||
| The Weather Channel | 32/18 | 33/19 | 33/19 | 31/17 | 29/17 | 30/17 | 32/18 | 33/19 | 33/19 | 33/20 |
| Wunderground | 31/19 | 32/19 | 33/21 | 28/15 | 26/16 | 27/19 | 30/20 | |||
| openweather | 32/21 | 33/19 | 33/19 | 31/17 | 29/17 | 30/17 | ||||
| rp5.ru | 32/21 | 33/23 | 33/22 | 24/15 | 24/15 | 28/ |
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| Thai Meteorological Department is dressing up for Christmas |
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sakon Nakhon O.K. Corral
A shooting at / near the government hospital last night caused quite a bit excitement all over town, as gossip of the incident spread like a brush fire
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Star Maker, The Sakon Nakhon Version
If the words Star Maker bring to mid Hollywood and movie stars,
then you haven't been to Sakon Nakhon
Many shops are busily repairing last year's stars or making new ones.
The shop next to Apple's Restaurant is doing brisk business at the moment
Of course those stars look much better after sunset
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