Hotel laundry prices. Decided not to use their service.
At those prices I can buy new.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Bangkok Laundry Prices
Hotel laundry prices. Decided not to use their service.
At those prices I can buy new.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
I'm away from my desk...
After extremely hot temperatures on Monday and forecasts indicating continued hot weather for the rest of the week, the sudden drop in temperatures came as a real surprise.
All forecasts for local weather were changed overnight, with cooler temperatures for the rest of this week.
Weather forecasting isn't an exact science.
A few days in Bangkok, then off to explore Korat.
Next major event is next month. Songkran, the Thai New Year.
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All forecasts for local weather were changed overnight, with cooler temperatures for the rest of this week.
Weather forecasting isn't an exact science.
I'm away from my desk for the remainder of the week.
No updates to this blog until Monday, March 14.A few days in Bangkok, then off to explore Korat.
Next major event is next month. Songkran, the Thai New Year.
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Monday, March 7, 2011
It's the hottest for this time of the year
It is hot. In fact it's the hottest for this time of the year.
March 7 2011 37C-99F
March 7 2010 25C-77F
March 7 2009 23C-73F
March 7 2008 27C-80F
These type of temperatures are generally seen in April.
The temperature in the shade was 37, it felt a lot hotter with the humidity.
The pool water is 23 (73F).
The bath towel cupboard is empty. Over two dozen towels in use or in the wash.
The first group of ten swimmers arrived at 1 PM, the second group an hour later.
I loaded ice and water in my garden sprayer. Yes Songkran started early at my house.
Happened to look over the fence into my neighbor's backyard.
Man did I get some strange looks.
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They didn't have those kind of classes when I went to school
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March 7 2011 37C-99F
March 7 2010 25C-77F
March 7 2009 23C-73F
March 7 2008 27C-80F
These type of temperatures are generally seen in April.
The temperature in the shade was 37, it felt a lot hotter with the humidity.
The pool water is 23 (73F).
The bath towel cupboard is empty. Over two dozen towels in use or in the wash.
The first group of ten swimmers arrived at 1 PM, the second group an hour later.
I loaded ice and water in my garden sprayer. Yes Songkran started early at my house.
Happened to look over the fence into my neighbor's backyard.
Man did I get some strange looks.
Video highlights of Saturday's Football game and halftime show by Zintiara of STV
Northwestern professor apologizes for live sex demonstration L.A. Times
"...with a device that looks like a machine-powered saw, but with a phallic object attached instead of a blade."
Nights are warming up
Looking at the temperatures
today is definitely a 'stay in or near the pool with a cool drink day.'
Nights are warming up.
today is definitely a 'stay in or near the pool with a cool drink day.'
Nights are warming up.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Thai Meteorological | 37/22 | 37/21 | 34/21 | 34/21 | 35/21 | 36/22 | 37/22 |
| AccuWeather | 37/19 | 34/20 | 34/20 | 34/21 | 35/21 | 36/23 | 37/24 |
| FEELS LIKE | 42/18 | 38/18 | 37/18 | 37/21 | 37/20 | 38/22 | 38/25 |
| Wunderground | 36/18 | 33/20 | 35/21 | 34/20 | 34/20 |
FC Rumors
During the season opening game against Mukdahan gate receipts totaled Bt 21,000. That translates to 525 paid admittance. Add to that the free admittance, attendance was over 600.
There's some serious problems on the field, according to one insider, and unless they solve those problems in time for the game at Nakhon Ratchasima FC, this Saturday, they're gonna receive a "whupping*." Nakhon Ratchasima FC beat Surin FC 2-0 last Saturday
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Sakon 1, Mukdahan 0
If I would have bet on the start time, I would have lost the bet.
The game started promptly at 5 PM, as advertised by Sakon FC.
Surprisingly large crowd attended the opening game of the season.
A busload of soldiers filled some of the stand.
I sat amidst Sakon FC players who had not been chosen in the lottery to be part of the lineup.
During the first half the Sakon goalie was kept quite busy and made a number of great saves. Otherwise the action seemed a bit slow. Both teams were testing each others strengths and weaknesses.
Half-Time entertainment was one of the better ones I've seen for Sakon FC (video pending).
The pace of the action picket up quite a bit during the second half. Sakon got the ball into the goal. The cheering was short lived when the the flag became visible. No Goal!
That just added fuel to the intensity of the game, the last 15 minutes of the game kept the audience at the 'edge of their seats.'
Sakon Scored.
Sakon 1, Mukdahan 0
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The game started promptly at 5 PM, as advertised by Sakon FC.
Surprisingly large crowd attended the opening game of the season.
A busload of soldiers filled some of the stand.
I sat amidst Sakon FC players who had not been chosen in the lottery to be part of the lineup.
During the first half the Sakon goalie was kept quite busy and made a number of great saves. Otherwise the action seemed a bit slow. Both teams were testing each others strengths and weaknesses.
Half-Time entertainment was one of the better ones I've seen for Sakon FC (video pending).
The pace of the action picket up quite a bit during the second half. Sakon got the ball into the goal. The cheering was short lived when the the flag became visible. No Goal!
That just added fuel to the intensity of the game, the last 15 minutes of the game kept the audience at the 'edge of their seats.'
Sakon Scored.
Sakon 1, Mukdahan 0
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Elsewhere in the province
video and comment by teiso1
The feast began with the monks' program 'then' dance train "to the temple, about a kilometer to dance. I think I was the only sober there, but everyone had fun and no fights. In the evening, the Thai boxing and outdoor movie. Maybe I will go back tonight and watch boxing.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
Democratic Football or Vote buying exercise?
Sakon FC has been training every evening in preparation for today's game.
Sakon FC lists starting time as 5PM, while Mukdahan has schedulled the game to begin at 6 PM.
That's a minor controversy compared to rumblings among some players.
Seems they were handed slips of paper and were asked to vote on a starting line-up.
Isn't that the coaches decision, to select the best qualified, rather than putting it out for a vote?
Is this for real, or was this just a teamwork exercise? Vote buying exercise?
Others are talking
Sakon Nakhon Phu Thai Dance
Sakon FC lists starting time as 5PM, while Mukdahan has schedulled the game to begin at 6 PM.
That's a minor controversy compared to rumblings among some players.
Seems they were handed slips of paper and were asked to vote on a starting line-up.
Isn't that the coaches decision, to select the best qualified, rather than putting it out for a vote?
Is this for real, or was this just a teamwork exercise? Vote buying exercise?
By 2 PM players were still in the dark regarding today's lineup
The first game of the season will be important to both teams. Proof in the pudding is in the eating
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Pool Weather
Feels like Sunday - 41C (105.3F)
Monday - 42C (107.6F)
Hottest temperatures for this time of the year. Check out some of the local weather history at meoweather
The canals are open for swimming. At least that's what I've been told. Haven't had the interest to venture out and see for myself. Too busy with the groups around my pool. We've used up all pool towels and I got to squirt ice water at the unsuspecting while enjoying a coconut-rum.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Football (soccer) season starts now
Sakon FC starts season hosting Mukdahan FC, Saturday, March 5, 5 PM
The team ended the last season in the middle of the pack in Division 2.
Plenty of changes in this years lineup will mean that they are starting all over again.
The team does have a few sponsors, none of them willing to pass out big bucks, at least not yet.
It's going to be interesting how the team develops
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