Four Frying Pans
Friday, April 2, 2010
Funeral for a revered local monk
I had met this monk a number of times in the past years.
Not at any temple but at his relatives house:
my neighbors.He had been ill a number of times in recent years. Generally spend a few days post hospitalization here before returning to his own quarters.
My neighbor, his relative, is a nurse at the local hospital.
In the early stages his sleeping arrangements were on the front porch. This was of course done because residents of the home are female.
I knew things were more seriously recently when the Monk was bedded inside the home, while female relatives spent their nights on the porch.
He succumbed to his ailments. I don't recall the date at the moment. It's been over a month.
I was surprised that he had not yet been "sent off."
Cremation is generally done within a week at the most. JOEY explained the reason for the delay:
- He was "Very Revered."
'Sing Phu Phan' Sakon FC on the move
Had one of the football players stop by my house last night. He wanted to borrow an overnight bag.Didn't like the bag, so he left with my small suitcase instead. Think that was the plan in the first place. He previously spotted that suitcase and expressed a need. Think I have to go suitcase shopping.
I had hoped to travel to Surin to watch and support "OUR TEAM."
With recent back and neck inflammations 5 hours or more on the road (10 hrs rt), ain't gonna happen.
Telephone updates of the game will have to do till the video is released.
In preparation of the game one Surin writer declared this game as the "Elephant Battle." noting that "Sakon Nakhon FC recently defeated the leader of the herd (Loei)."
Coach Permsap of Surin expects his team to be on the offense for the entire game and expects to win.
Pictures of the Surin team here (scroll up)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
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Drought Conditions continue
Last nights local rain (25.3 mm 1 inch) can only be considered as a minor thirst quencher.
Further showers likely over the next two days
You can observe local city canal fish burrowing into the moist mud
Further showers likely over the next two days
You can observe local city canal fish burrowing into the moist mud
Three week drop in water level at Saphang Thong Park on Nong Han (lake) is becoming apparent
March 10 March 29
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Home for the Holidays: Biggest Thai Travel Week Ahead
Thais will be coming home from all over the world.
It's time to be with family. Songkran "Thai New Years."
Bangkok is preparing for it's annual exodus by declaring Free Express Way Access beginning April 9 for certain freeways.
It's also the season for a hefty increase in road check points for drunk drivers.
Of course there are those "Grumpy Old Men." They are stocking up on groceries, preparing to become shut-ins for a week. They want no part in the exuberant water dousing.
Rules are simple: Dawn to Dusk, Outdoors.
Weapons of choice: Anything that holds water. Fire hose, garden hose, cups, buckets, water guns.
Toy water guns are already on sale at almost every Ma and Pa store including major Department stores.
bigc.co.th sales brochure
The perfect weapon is available at most garden stores. Sturdier built than any toy water gun.
It's time to be with family. Songkran "Thai New Years."
Bangkok is preparing for it's annual exodus by declaring Free Express Way Access beginning April 9 for certain freeways.It's also the season for a hefty increase in road check points for drunk drivers.
Of course there are those "Grumpy Old Men." They are stocking up on groceries, preparing to become shut-ins for a week. They want no part in the exuberant water dousing.
Rules are simple: Dawn to Dusk, Outdoors.
Weapons of choice: Anything that holds water. Fire hose, garden hose, cups, buckets, water guns.
Toy water guns are already on sale at almost every Ma and Pa store including major Department stores.
bigc.co.th sales brochure
The perfect weapon is available at most garden stores. Sturdier built than any toy water gun.
Wide opening allows for use of ICE cubes, hand pump, adjustable spray, and finger trigger.
May be used for garden purposes after the holidays.
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