Lilly's Place A.K.A. Tony's Lake

Scenes Behind the Restaurant

  

             Dec 17, 2006                                                                  May 16, 2010

And why should I make my own nest if I'm provided clean synthetic bedding ?

After a number of tries at subleasing their Restaurant - Bar,
Tony and his wife have decided to make it work on their own.
They had plenty of cleaning and painting to do for their reopening get together.

The old furniture was replaced. 
Picture to the right was taken in  2007.

What's most impressive about the establishment is the cooking.

The omelets, red curry pork and potatoes, I had, were just unbelievably tasty.


Tony's wife is a culinary expert for both Thai and Western palates

Do you have take-out ?

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Take your feel good medicine

"...Internet leads people to feel better about their lives..."  time.com/time/health/ 

Vitamin E may protect lungs   cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/ 

Watch this Video and take your feel good medicine

This bus-driver from Copenhagen had a SURPRISE Birthday Party he will never forget.
Watch this video to the end

SakonNakhon FC rained out at Yasothon

I was very tempted Sunday morning to drive to Yasothon on my motorcycle to watch the game
Glad I decided against that long drive on a very hot and humid day.
Yasothon Football field had been hit by a rainstorm and was totally unusable.
The match will be rescheduled at a yet undetermined date.

 World Cup host South Africa wins over Thailand 4-0 BBC Sport 

State of Emergency declared in SakonNakhon

The State of Emergency previously in force in 15 provinces has been extended to an additional five provinces, including Sakon Nakhon.  The announcement was made this evening at  approximately 6 p.m.

Other provinces include  Ubon Ratchahani, Maha Sarakam, Roi-et, Nongbua Lumpoo.

The state of emergency gives police and military increased authority to maintain law and order and prohibits gatherings of five or more persons.

Additional road checkpoints may be set up.
All persons should carry proper identification as required by law.  Foreigners must have their passports in their possession.

Access to some areas, buildings or highways may be closed to the public.

Red Ants on the move

They're on the move during the dry spells of the rainy season.  These red ants make their nests in trees.  They prefer big leafed trees and make their residence in clumps of leaves.
Simplest and least hazardous rousting is to use dish soap.  Two squeezes of the soap diluted in water.

When under thread, these speedy ants head to higher grounds.  Any ants on the ground will be up your legs heading higher.  I've had a few bite me in the back of the neck (and elsewhere).

If you're on dry ground pour baby powder (talc) on your feet and ankles.
If your feet are wet, spray dish soap around your feet, ankles and shoes.



I had wiped out three nests on the first day, but discovered two other red ant nest.  Then I discovered a nest of black "road runner" ants.  Those suckers can run, I'd guess 40kmph.

This time the bites did not cause me any  allergic reaction.  Local pharmacists have creams available to help reduce the inflammations, when needed.

Too Much Time On their Hands

First Monthly Cultural Fair

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Monthly Cultural Fair to Boost Tourism and Local Economy

The first of a planned monthly SakonNakhon Cultural Fair starts today.

Future such events will be held on the first Saturday of each month.

Food, exhibitions, performances, and local talent is featured

 Read more at RYT9 (GOOGLE translate)

 

 

 

The people in that upstairs room...  glad it's not me.

No End in Sight Hotter than usual Hot Season

• Expect unseasonably hot weather to continue.  Occasional showers

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.

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

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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