Saturday Bruncheon

Even though sales of alcoholic beverages are permitted on Thailand's fathers day, some establishments prefer not to, in observance of this revered day.

I had been served a beer at the M.J. Majestic by an uninformed waiter. By the time others arrived, the no alcohol rule was being enforced.

We adjourned and reconvened our gathering across the street.

An inexpensive menu provided for really tasty food

I found the food so delicious, I was enticed to watch it being prepared

Always enjoy these gatherings to exchange news updates and jokes.
This restaurant is definitely on my great dining list.

Feeding the Plants -update-

First wrote about this fertilizer back in October.

Had asked for information in English.

There must have been a few detours in this information highway (T.i.T)

Normally I would not advertise a commercial product, but this stuff is really TOP OF THE LINE. I've used it and was amazed at the results.

Read this blog entry for further details "Feeding the plants"

and read this Fertilizer Literature

Cable TV likely to follow 8 track music

More and more Television shows are becoming available on the internet.
The list of internet providers is growing, eventually some will merge or disappear. Video quality on the net is also improving in leaps and bounds.

At the present rate cable television services may become a dinosaur within a decade. The Comcast - NBC purchase underway at the moment is an indicator of the road ahead. It's all about owning video content.

Holiday Season is approaching

When I have aches and pains I go to the nearest Ma & Pa. I have a standing prescription of 3 Doctor Chang.

With the holiday season approaching, so are the parties and plenty of drinking. Programs of getting drunk drivers of the road also intensify this time of the year.

Personally I have a three drink maximum. Then I either call a friend or walk.

Yes I walked home from Eddie's bar just recently. Nearly to 20 km to my house.

Mud Fishing

The swamp next to my house is beginning to dry out and is slowly becoming a grazing ground again.

Before all the water disappears, locals put on rubber boots and gloves and start digging for fish.

Meanwhile, the local bird enthusiast is airing out his living room.

Wakeup Call

turn up the volume & click arrow to play

It's the morning wakeup call. The neighborhood speakers blare traditional regional music, followed by public notices.

It's all reminiscent of my Psy Ops days (Psychological Warfare aka Propaganda)

You have to read the Honest Cab Driver story at Pattaya Today.

We're not talking small change here!!

Seattle restaurant Thai Tom facing possible closure due to health violations.
Cockroaches, food containers stored in the restroom.
Sounds to me like AUTHENTIC Thai.

British expats and tourists encouraged to register with new embassy tracking

Now that's a tourist attraction

Here's the headline that should make rubber tappers happy.

Thailand to give out 30 million free condoms

Yesterday, December 1, was world aids day.

Living like a native

Did my weekly shopping .
Yeah I know... in the west I would have received at least a warning, if not a ticket for unsafe load.

Eleven bags
But then T.i.T.

Special thanks for the candy I recently received.
Haven't had that sort of candy in over six years.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You,