Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Plenty to see and do


Doi Suthep Games streamed live on May 27, 2017





Adopted child comfortable with two sets of parents






Facebook Link

Wednesday (Wodanaz or Odin, the wanderer
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Football: :: h a h a a h

home
3 Jun
Mukdahan Chaiyuenyong
away
17 Jun
Muang Loei United
home
25 Jun
Mahasarakham
away
2 Jul 
Chaiyaphum United
away
9 Jul
Loei City
home
16 Jul
Buriram B

Even with the recent 0-3 loss Sakon FC remains in seventh (of 12) position in the North Eastern, Eurocake League
Scorers this Season 
  • 20   6 
  •   9   4
  • 31   3 
  •   8   1
  • 19   1
  • 23   1
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Prepare for BBK HEAVY RAIN, starts Wednesday

SUNSHINE AND … JUST KIDDING MORE RAIN ALL WEEK

Monday, May 29, 2017

It's a temporary thing, the rainy season

Foreign visitors to this blog have dropped off somewhat, pretty much coinciding with the rainy season.   
There's a lot more on people's minds these days, than dancing in the rain. 
The majority of readership this time of the year is typically from within Thailand (50%).  Weather alerts, sport events, party alerts, that sort of stuff.


Facebook links 






This time of the year there isn't all that much in the Thai holiday event schedule. A bank holiday at the end of June. A buddhist (no alcohol) holiday on July 8. Rice planting season begins now. 
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Blog Maintenance



Updated page:

Sakon Muangthai FC 2017 season 

added album links when available
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Saturday, May 27, 2017

Kaspersky "such suspicions are baseless"

hopeful for a livestream, Sakon FC at Sisaket
win would be a miracle!!



Start Time may change 

Sunday, May 28, 6 pm

if a livestream becomes available I will post it here at start of game
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Nothing to do? Take up a hobby.


Gardening 

With proper posture it's healthy exercise. 

Pleasing to the eyes, eyecandy. 

Grow your own fruit and vegetables.




Homegrown tastes so much better.


Gardening in tropical climates is a bit different than what most of us are used to. Observe others, read and study, learn by doing. Call a friend.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Water levels rising, not critical yet


Local canal water levels are rising.  As long as there are frequent dry spells between heavy rains, there should be no problem in the city.  It's a different story out on country roads.



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Sakon Nakhon Provincial Hospital construction continues rain or shine






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Guess what's for dinner








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Know your Thailand highway traffic signs

Tree branches are used on frequent occasions when highway warning signs are not at hand. When you find a tree branch on the highway in Thailand it generally is a warning sign that there is a broken down vehicle or a dangerous pothole.  

What if a branch is attached to a string and moving down the highway?



 Caution: Livestock on road


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Snakes looking for dry accommodations
Better look in your bedding before you lay down

Friday Night B x x r, Weather: clear and cloudy

Rain all day 
TMD forecast 60% for today's rain factor.  This morning it's been upgraded to 90%. 
Rain may ease off early evening. I'm hoping so, I have a party to go to.   
High priority plugged in all rechargeable devices.  In case of power outages, flashlights, fans, laptop, etc can be ready.  Gas oven with cooktop assumes the kitchen duties usually performed by electrical appliances
Memory Lane 1963 
I was really drunk, army basic training. A gang of barracks mates decided I needed a cold shower. Dragged me into the shower.  I got away, ran for the door, and then along a busy highway. Now mind you wet white shorts and it's raining, leaving nothing to the imagination. For all intents and purposes, I was naked, running along the highway, chased by the 'dirty dozen.'
Memory Lane 1966 
Natrang mid 1960's. Stood outside my hut, taking a shower, naked, with soap in heavy tropical rain.  I heard traffic nearby. The road was only 50 feet in front of me. I couldn't see the traffic, so I figured they couldn't see me.  Turned out I was wrong.
Friday night choices                                     Facebook links


see more facebook link reveals  
NEW 10 inch deep dish Pizza with your favorite toppings for just 225 baht 
12 inch Deluxe Cheese pizza ( A K A Margarita ) for an EVERY day (through the month of June ,) LOW price of Just 199 baht.

EVERYDAY LOW price (through June ) for your favorite LARGE Cold one .

.........65 baht....(Used to be 80 Baht )
watch Max Muay Thai, you can do so on Saturdays and Sundays , in our Pizzeria Room on the big beautiful Curved screen Samsung TV
* except the free Thai food Jom creates for her friends .


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Waiting for a Lil'Pimp Bar & Restaurant  facebook update of friday will be added here when posted
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Thai Meteorological Department issues weather alert for most of the nation

Even though the alert mentions May 26 through 28 as the heaviest, local weather will worsen sometime tonight, as weather from all sides closing in on us.
Expect some heavy rains  most of the day Thursday.  Nationwide expect flash floods in northern
and southern Thailand 
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Too much happening all over

TMD reported 13 mm rain overnight, my rain bucket is at 69 mm this morning. That's a huge difference

2017 AFC U-20 Futsal Championship semifinals today, televised on Thai TV 7 at 4 and 7 pm. I suspect Thailand will rank fourth.

There's a problem that needs fixing


Still looking for more money


Bangfai festival explosion



Bomb at military hospital coincides with anniversary of coup


No Truck, no Problem

Sir Roger Moore, star of 7 James Bond films, dies at 89




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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

North and South weather systems collide

Last evening probably easily 1 inch of rain per hour, most likely more. 
Electricity and water pressure went off at the start of this thunder and lightening storm. 
Rechargeable flashlights and USB fans are a must during the power outage season. 
Candles are OK, but they create heat. 
This might be one of the wettest season the area has seen in some time
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Pending Confirmation

Futsal game scheduled yesterday (Monday, 22 May) Thailand vs Indonesia was originally scheduled for 7 pm. The TV guide had a note on the schedule "Pending Confirmation." They weren't sure.  Turns out that game was at 4 pm.
Indonesia  2 – 4 Thailand
 Thailand advances to the semifinals and will face Iran.  Iran has won their games with high scores 6-0, 5-1, 6-1, 10-0.  
Wednesday Semi-finals:
  1. Thailand vs Iran 
  2. Iraq vs Uzbekistan 
A game scheduled at 4 pm and another at 7 pm.  Who plays at which time is "Pending Confirmation." According the Thai TV 7 schedule
Finals are Friday
2017 AFC U-20 Futsal Championship on wikipedia
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Sakon Nakhon Places to see


"SAKON NAKHON 2017" from Drone Cam on Vimeo.
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Monday, May 22, 2017

Restaurant closes


Announcement on Facebook 

Sisters Steakhouse ขอแจ้งประกาศปิดกิจการร้าน ตั้งแต่วันที่ 23 พ.ค. 2560 เป็นต้นไป ขอขอบพระคุณลูกค้าทุกท่าน ที่มาอุดหนุนเราด้วยดีเสมอมา ขอบพระคุณมากค่ะ


translated with Google Translate

Sisters Steakhouse announces closure From May 23, 2560 onwards. Thank you all customers. Always support us always. Thank you very much.

No reason was given for the closure


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Pool day weather feels like 109F

foreca.com impressed me a lot last Saturday.  That was afternoon football day. Predicted heavy rain to begin at 2 pm and end at 3 pm.  They didn't have it down to the second, but within ten minutes.
Today:

Slight chance of locally generated rainstorm at scattered locations (30% TMD)

Real feel 42-43

General agreement heavy rains Wednesday, Thursday of this week
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Name that tune

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Weather system expanding north of us
it's growing in our direction




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Sakon Nakhon Sport Center under construction



Lightposts are being mounted on the side of the tennis courts


A cement bucket brigade is building a walkway around the lake, there was a work interruption when my camera was sighted





There's plenty of curbstones to be installed, parking is a real hassle till that's done



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