Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair 2013

 February  19-28

From past experience:
Admittance to the fair during afternoon hours is generally free.
Admission fees are charged after 5 PM

Don't overdo Christmas

The Year I led the Sakon Christmas Star parade

Christmas 2003, 2006,2008, 2009

The first year I saw the starlight parade I noticed none of the parade participants were passing out candy.

The following year, the year MACRO opened here in town, I bought five large bags of candy. We timed it at an intersection, merged our vehicle into the parade, and began trowing candy. Unfortunately, Santa's helpers were a bit too eager throwing candy at onlookers.  Within three blocks, Santa's candy bag was empty.

The next year I bought a sh.t load of candy and we parked near the parade starting point.  As the parade was about to get underway, a Sakon Nakhon man in brown (policeman) immediately nixed our plan to merge into the parade.

Of all things, the officer confiscated all candy and escorted us to his police truck. 

There we were introduced to his nieces and nephews.  With emergency lights flashing, we were now in the lead vehicle of the parade. A dozen hands throwing candy at onlookers.

A few of my Thai friends were a bit surprised to see me standing in the lead vehicle

Over 50 hours of Americas funniest here

Tacky Lawn Art

Was at a wedding reception at the Elegant Hotel last night. 

 It's one of the newer hotels in the city. 

I highly recommend the hotel. 

Some of the decorations are a bit tacky though 

Flower Pot

Thai construction has always befuddled me

This is the walkway from the hotel parking lot to the banquet room.
There is no door to the urinals. I suspect the first one is seldom used.

There's an elaborate cement creek and ponds at the hotel

Must be a new car, a new driver, call a tow truck and the tile man