Saturday, October 4, 2008

Now in Season





Seed pods from water lilly. Seeds are quite tasty



Yam bean.
Referred to locally as the Thai Potato, man kae .
Has a slight potato/apple flavor.
With plenty of moisture they make a great addition to any salad.
The plant is native to Central America.
Source of protein and starch





Friday, October 3, 2008

Preparations under way



Checking three local temples,
construction of Wax Castles is nearing completion.
There's still plenty to do. The artists skills are impressive.

The Party has started: Boat Races



Something for everyone




Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Storm Alert

Meteological Department Warning No. 2 (353/2551) September 29, 2008

"Tropical Storm “Mekkhala”."


The storm which hit central Vietnam with 70 km winds has it's eye on us.
Flooding conditions may exist for the next three days.

Chance of local Thunder showers is 80% for the next three days.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

It's a dogs life

I bought a powerful floor fan.
It stands to reason, the air on the tiled floor is cooler than at the ceiling.
I aimed it at my desk, not just to help keep me cool, but also to keep flying insects away.

At least that was my intent.
Things don't always work out the way you want them to.
Someone else decided there's a better use for the floor fan.