Where have I been all my life

I've had quite a few address changes in my lifetime, especially during the first 30 years of my life. Probably why I quite often get the urge to wander again.

1944 Bad Kissingen
1949 Meppen
1951 Wuerzburg
1954 Meppen
!956 Essen
1957 München
1958 Anchorage, Alaska
1960 Tacoma, Washington
1961 Pacific Grove, California
1962 Anchorage, Alaska
1963 US Army, Karlsruhe,
1964 US Army, Sögel
1966 US Army, Pleiku / Nha Trang
1967 US Army, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 
1968 Pacific Grove, California
1969 US Army, Fort Greely, Alaska
1970 US Army, Fort Lee, Virginia
1971 US Army, Cam Ranh - Quy Nhon
1972 US Army, Fort Lewis, Washington
1973 Seattle, Washington
2003 Sakon Nakhon

These are all residences where I lived for a time, I've been to many other places, many other countries, on vacation

Fasten your seatbelt

Learn by example, NOT

notice the right blinker is on while in the left lane. He really should have his emergency lights on for safety 

Bangkok

Yes of course it's photoshop, but well done Obvious, no sagging wires, those few wires would snap in no time

Cool season starts early

It seems like the cool season is getting an early start this year.  Overnight temperatures may drop to the upper teens next week. Just for a couple of days. Shortly feels like temperatures will be identical to real temperatures (less humidity). Weather patterns are beginning to change, with most of our weather coming from the northeast.  Keep in mind short term forecasts tend to be more accurate than long range .  Long range forecasts are scientific guesses based on existing models.

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why all the fuss

So who said he was coming? and why all the fuss

So I'm thinking I should build a houseboat

Next stop Dubai?

Now where did this guy leave his brains?

Beaches are so polluted with sewage and their theory is it's the water

I been working on my Railroad

A few more days on the jig saw to bridge the last track to the main station (green area).  
Foam has been great as temporary supports in designing the layout. After the track is laid I'll have to do some serious landscaping.  Still contemplating if the center of the table should become a valley or mountainous.

Social Media stuff

No word yet regarding any possible alcohol ban

Bangkok Bus

Slippery road

Preparing for a Typhoon  in Ireland

Russian Interference OH PLEEZE give me a break, it's called PSY OPS; propaganda, they all do it

Before the internet, there was radio World War II Propaganda Broadcasters Besides radio, leaflets were dropped during the Vietnam War  In one incident the US printed leaflets which encouraged Vietnamese to participate in an election (1966).  A reporter stumbled upon the leaflets and pointed out that the US was not to interfere with this  election in any form.   The reporters ultimatum burn em or be part of the evening news.  We unloaded truckloads of leaflets, dug a huge pit, had a huge bonfire.  These days propaganda is on the net.  Some more sublilital is the NEWS, which we all know is opinionated. These days propaganda goes by a new name: "FAKE NEWS."  Always check the source, anybody can start a website Media sites need to become more proactive in identifying the source, before accepting advertising money

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Thai Baht strongest against US $ in two years

A little less spending by US expats and tourists in Thailand.

Bangkok's future is high speed trains, but for now it's...

Best way to remove black dried moss

Have tried many methods, chlorine, toilet cleaner, even powdered cement.  Best method: get it wet. When dried, the moss is hardened and solid, probably a self preservation.Soak the area in water,  keep it wet at all times for two to four days. The moss is now vulnerable to a simple garden hose.  Avoid chemicals which would damage your garden.  Dish soap is less harmful and loosens the soil Cleaned only with a garden hose

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Sakon Nakhon dams under consideration for release of water

The Bangkok Post article advises provinces below the dam to prepare for possible flooding in Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et and Kalasin.  HOWEVER,  this article points out there are other dams under consideration for release of water: Nam Oon (104%) and Nam Pung (101%), both  in Sakon Nakhon.

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Get a hobby or two

Much of the woodwork is done, some painting is next. Still not convinced what railing to use.  Considering laminate. Then I'm also thinking of plastic sheeting on which I can print metal railing. Sharp curves can be mastered by leaning the track so the train leans in the opposite direction of the possible fall.

October in Sakon Nakhon Memories

Ban Nong San in Sakon Nakhon Province named one of four newly declared sustainable tourism community projects Added to Calendar Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University  Loy Krathong Festival, 1 Nov US SS Monthly benefits increase by 2 % Down south it's wet October in Sakon Nakhon  went through my albums by month from 2003 to 2016 and picked out just a few

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Tropical Storm Khanun

additional details in sidebar

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October 13 candlelight vigil in Sakon Nakhon

October 13 the new Thailand National Holiday

Word of mouth (unconfirmed) there will be a candlelight vigil Friday, 13 October. People are expected to begin assembling at 3 pm around the provincial headquarters grounds




Friday it would be appropriate anywhere in Thailand to wear black or white.
Public parties are banned for the day, and so is loud music.
There has been no barring of bars from opening, hower, many will be closed out of respect.
No public alcohol ban has been announced.

Sakon Nakhon weather is now a sidebar presentation

Sakon Nakhon weather is now a sidebar presentation. →
Only extreme weather alerts will now appear as a blog entry
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Friday the 13th a solemn ocassion

13th October is a new yearly public holiday marking the death of King Bhumibol.
Friendly Match Oct 8, Thailand 1-0 Kenya Tourism on hold Normal Thailand Tourism returns in November

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Playtime

Still have a few more temporary plumbing pipes to replace, then I'm ready to install side railing and begin painting Four tracks are completed and I'm ready for a fourth engine an some more passenger and freight cars

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Thailand wins Friendly with Myanmar 3-1

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If you missed them...

Thai Tube Channel has a collection of videos of the Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle parade and the lighted barge parade in Nakhon Phanom

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