Cocktail Hour Preparations

Drain Three Coconuts

 Add Rum as preservative

Store in suitable containers and refrigerate until ready to use

Recent heavy rains have been a welcome relief from the heat and a blessing for my garden.
The rain has been sufficient to fill my water tanks, but rice farmers will need plenty more rains before they can begin planting.

Abundant Water and crops predicted by Brahmins
During yesterdays Royal Ploughing Ceremonies in Bangkok, royal oxen ate grass, prompting soothsayers to make their proclamation for the coming planting season.

 Royal Ploughing Ceremony WIKIPEDIA        

 Brahmin WIKEPEDIA

U.S., U.K. Embassies temporarily suspend services in Bangkok

  US Embassy Announcements   

  British Embassy News 

Bangkok Post: EDITED for Social and Commercial Responsibility

  News in Bangkok   

  Nation Multimedia  

Humor
Drumming along....

Sunday Brunch Invitation at Tony's Reopening

 
Tony would like to invite you to join him as he  re-opens his restaurant and bar starting around noon this Sunday, May 16.

Tony's place is located on highway 223 on the way to Khok Si Suphan.

For further information and directions call 0895722904

Further Internet censorship TH

I have removed the Q and A gadget from the sidebar.
That service is now blocked in Thailand.
The service does not allow pre-approval of messages posted by guests.
Visitors are encouraged to use the post comments at the bottom of any post.

Isaan Call To Party Anthem

Boon Bang Fai Parade at Amphoe Phang Khon

YouTube video by  nakasid02 

Love the choice of music used in the video which I like to call The Isaan Call To Party Anthem.

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How did I miss this one last month

YouTube Video by kristograf

Hooters Australian Rules Football Reuters

100510 Alvin

Internet Television temporarily blocked

HULU, TVU, and similar internet live television broadcasters have been blocked in Thailand for the past weeks. From appearances they have been blocked because they provide access to Thailand's "RED T.V."

The use of proxy servers to bypass such a block is illegal.

Ministry of Information and communication An order to suspend the release site that you want to visit.
Because the text and image content, some inappropriate For more information contact
Ministry of Information and Communication
Tel: 0 2141 6950

Irony: The blocked TV station seems to be available on local cable


Additional Reading Thailand censors more websites AP 

Seafood Prices: The First Domino ?

SakonNakhon FC; Intense Action, But No Cigar

 

 





At Halftime Sakon was down by one.  Plenty of near misses, ...BUT NO CIGAR*.
Plenty of spectator cheers, groans, moans and lots of OOOOY-Y-Y.  The pace was fast.

The action intensified as the second half progressed. Final three goals of the game were made in  quick succession during the last seven minutes.
Chest buffing confrontations and a red card,  as the end of the game approached, kept spectators enthused until the final whistle.

Quite obvious, there are more farang/fallang (foreigners) attending SakonNakhon FC games every week

video by Zintiara

SakonNakhon FC next travels to confront Yasothon (ยโสธร) on May 16

*Close, but no cigar
Phrase from the mid 1900's when fairground stalls supposedly gave out cigars as prizes.

Funny Vids

Blind Cricket on YouTube

 

Freds Wine Opener on YouTube

Priest off on YouTube

Alvin has taken up residency

Alvin the squirrel has has taken up residency and seems to enjoy food services at our house.
He's not shy either and loves light petting.
A larger residence is in the planning

Fresh Coconut milk tends to begin fermenting after three days of refrigeration.  Since I use this milk mostly for cocktail hour, I've been able to extend the shelf life by adding the rum before refrigerating. Ready mixed drinks can also be used for cooking, as alcohol tends to dissipate when heated

Welcome Bar keeps cool 
Dip a small hand towel in water, wring and hang it over a fan. The moisture cools the fanned air. Towel dries within three to five minutes and requires repeated wetting.

What a relief it was

I had just finished  my shopping when the skies opened with a 30 minute tropical rain.  Instantly temperatures dropped, while shopkeepers refilled their water supply for free

123 dengue cases in Phuket

phuketgazette

November 14th possible alcohol free day

pattayarag