Monday, December 31, 2012

2013 Bring it on


Sakon Nakhon Chilly

Yesterday at mid-afternoon temperatures began dropping 'noticeably.'
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 !!