Sunday, March 28, 2010

SakonNakhon FC serves Loei FC it's first loss of the season

It was one of the better games, if not the best for SakonNakhon FC.


Larger than normal crowds.
Noisier than ever cheering team, (they have a new and larger drum).
The team seems to have greatly improved.



Sakon Nakhon's goal was hailed with confetti


You can bet there will be celebrations tonight.

Next challenge will be April 3 at Surin

A video to start your day

Welcome Bar announces new TAPAS menu


Savory Mince
Toasted Sandwich 

 B50
Savory Mince  B40
Yellow Chicken Curry  B40
Pasta in Cheese Sauce  B40
English Beef Stew  B40
English Sausage Sandwich
when available

 B60 
Tapas at wikipedia

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Magic

Road trip " In search of SakonNakhon FC

One of my favorite things I like to do is jump on my motorcycle and explore the country.
What makes these trips so enjoyable is the fact that Thai's welcome you wherever you go.


I had been trying to locate the headquarters for the local football team for months without success.

This time I was determined.  With information that the road was near the 7-11, I closed in on the area.
I stopped off at a nearby residence to ask for directions.
To my surprise I met a family who I have known for a few years.

I followed their instructions and was on my way.

I came across a man collecting recyclables and again asked for directions.


Success.  I had wanted to see the place since many people had bragged about the excellent fishing there.




My presence acknowledge from a distance, residents were preoccupied with chasing away uninvited cattle and repairing the break in the fence.

 

Road Trip "Thai Artisan creations"

Unfortunately there are no large museums or art galleries in the region.
Filling that gap in Thai culture are community temples.  That is why I do enjoy  visiting local temples.


You can see the ongoing construction from highway 223 on the outskirts of the city of SakonNakhon.

  
 
Of course the more valued artifacts are protected in glass cases
 
 
   

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Flights to Sakon Nakhon now daily

Depart BKK  9     a.m.
Arrive SNO 10:30 a.m.
Dept SNO   11      a.m.
Arrive BKK 12:30 p.m.

Weather Alert

Weather Alert: Strong winds, possible thunderstorms
Change in wind direction from SSW to ENE.  Cooler overnight temperatures.

Change of wind directions began around 9 a.m. with strong easterly gusts.
Power failure in my neighborhood from 9:05 to 10:07


Wednesday, March 24, 2010

T.i.T. Bits

Distance to Pattaya reduced.  New Motorway open. 

Improved Internet in Thailand due to GOOGLE departure from Mainland China. I don't think so!
  • With the departure of some of GOOGLE services from Mainland China, in a dispute over censorship, some reporters have speculated a decrease in internet use in China.  Resulting in more bandwidth available for other parts of Asia.  My opinion: Censorship does not equate to user numbers, they simply use other services.  Think this dispute is simply over who should pay to administer censorship.  Big Business or the government.
Improved Internet in Thailand   new high-speed internet cable almost ready to start
How do you advertise a Business Grand Opening?,

  • Most likely you would advertise discounts or sales prices...
  • OR
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