Sidewalk Sale, Thai Style

Menagerie

You say I have new neighbors?

Further Evidence: Thais Love a Parade

They are really good at it

uploaded May 08, 2 010. video by Nakasid02.  
Boon Bang Fai Rocket Festival at 
Phang Khon, Sakhon Nakhon

Rainy Season

Reminder: Caulk the gutter when it has dried from the morning rains.


There are those who complain about the rain.
" ...it's raining buckets...
...I'l be happy when the rainy season is over."
"Get yourself an indoor hobby."

     <<=== Be happy that you're not there

          Things could be even worse ===>>

Of course you are going to get soaked trying to drive home in the rain during the wee hours of the morning (2 or 3 AM) on a motorcycle.  Good Grief, spend the 90 Baht and buy yourself a poncho or two.


There should be plenty of sunshine mixed with clouds for most of today.  
Bet they'll be cursing the upper 80% humidity


Major rice warehouse in Sakon Nakhon Municipality said the high rice price trend continues read it at RYT9
Brits wanting to retire abroad . . .Spain is a favorite...  read it at EXPATFORUM

Food costs climbing

I expected the worst, but got the best

Was looking forward to this evenings ballgame like I do dental appointments.
How bad is it going to hurt?
After all Yasathon FC was  fourth in the league, while Sakon FC was further down in the standings.


The stands filled quickly when bus loads of Yasathon fans arrived.

    

The game was intense from the start.  Both teams played exceptionally well.  It was the type of game where you wanted no distractions and not miss a single moment.
Even though there was no score by halftime, I considered todays game the best performance by Sakon FC.


The real excitement began with the second half.
Sakon FC had one close call after another, but they weren't passing out cigars just yet, (close but no cigar).
It was getting real frustrating until finally Sakon scored, with just ten minutes remaining in the game.






    

Computer Fair and Football today

Today is the last day of Sakon Nakhon ICT (Computer Fair).


There's football on tap this afternoon as Sakon FC faces Yasathon, 5 p.m. (Thai Time).
Yasathon is in fourth position, while Sakon is seventh in  Division 2





Best snake defense is diluted chlorine spray!
Proved it again yesterday when I heard a chorus of "snake."

Use a milder room spray to train Alvin 
to stay on his side of the room.
His diet includes a variety of nuts.  Most of his meals are purchased at the local seed shop.
His favorites are blueberries, and he doesn't seem to mind that they had been frozen .

Still don't believe in global warming

Petermann glacier breakup from Greenpeace on Vimeo.

Long Weekend Ahead

August 12 is HM The Queen's Birthday and Thailand's mothers day. Birthday celebrations have been extended through Aug 15. Banks and Government offices to be closed Aug 12

US Embassy Bangkok warns citizens to exercise caution this coming week
"...information has not been verified.  Nevertheless, holidays like those coming up next week have at times been exploited by violent elements within Thailand to conduct disruptive operations such as bombings.

Meteorological Department Weather Warning 
Heavy rains and risk of flooding possible through Aug 8

Scientific Discoveries
     Herpes virus used to treat cancer BBC Health
     Cancer cells feed on fructose, study finds (such as soft drinks) MSNBC

I think it's working, Rainmaking Rituals

Here's  a rainmaking ceremony I had not witnessed before.
I did know there were other variations besides the rocket festival 'Bang Fai.'

This one is a mortar and pestle throwing ceremony.  Look at the size of those pestles.

This ceremony took place near Khok Si Suohan

Video by kiatisak900 

Google Earth has become part of my activities planner.
From the looks of this picture, rain is imminent.
Weather images are updated every 10 minutes.

          

A bit of an unusual breakfast for me this morning.  Fresh juice provided by the five year old coconut tree.

Instead of mixing it with rum, thanks to Anton, I am taste testing it with Doornkaat.

I had not tasted the German Snaps since 1964.  It used to be my favorite beverage.  After tasting it now, it remains at the head of the class.

This morning's breakfast is a special delight as I am savoring the taste of German Limburger.

My German is showing, I love Limburger.  Almost feel like saving the wrapper so I can get an occasional whiff.
My apologies, I had planned to visit a friend recovering from bronchitis:  Now today, I've reached my alcohol limit.  Also, one school let out early and my pool is full.  Instead of offering me a drink, your wifes cooking is more of an enticement for me