Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Doing the Sakon Nakhon Pole Dance
The House lights went off at 10. The show was about to begin.
No TV, no internet, no telephone, no hot coffee water.
Most power outages in this area happen during the rainy season.
They are occasional occurrences in this part of the country.
Most last less than half an hour.
The skies where clear, no rain,
but this was to be an extended five hour showing of the
Isn't the kind of pole dance you might have in mind.
The only fix was to move the pole a few feet.
Two guys started up the pole and disconnected all wires.
The ground crew loosened the soil around the pole and dug a new hole.
Early in the day plenty supervisors arrived at the scene
Loosening the pole and transfering it to the new hole took 45 minutes.
Refastening wires to the pole was interrupted by a fifteen minute rain-break.
Not having fans going, I was dripping with perspiration in the early afternoon
I discovered sitting in my pool was a perfect place to continue watching 'the show.'
Having been a pole lineman myself, 1963 - 1964, I judged the job would be finished around mid afternoon.
I was off by ten minutes.
This is one show I hope does not get repeated in my neighborhood
No TV, no internet, no telephone, no hot coffee water.
Most power outages in this area happen during the rainy season.
They are occasional occurrences in this part of the country.
Most last less than half an hour.
The skies where clear, no rain,
but this was to be an extended five hour showing of the
Sakon Nakhon Pole Dance
Isn't the kind of pole dance you might have in mind.
This is the kind where the utility pole does the dancing.
Electric wires, phone and cable service where knocking against a house. A possible fire hazard.The only fix was to move the pole a few feet.
Two guys started up the pole and disconnected all wires.
The ground crew loosened the soil around the pole and dug a new hole.
Early in the day plenty supervisors arrived at the scene
An hour and fifteen minutes later, the pole dance began. Swaying back and forth until the pole was loose in the soil and could be lifted.
Refastening wires to the pole was interrupted by a fifteen minute rain-break.
Not having fans going, I was dripping with perspiration in the early afternoon
I discovered sitting in my pool was a perfect place to continue watching 'the show.'
Having been a pole lineman myself, 1963 - 1964, I judged the job would be finished around mid afternoon.
I was off by ten minutes.
This is one show I hope does not get repeated in my neighborhood
Monday, June 20, 2011
It wasn't all that long ago when headlines read...
- THAILAND: Worst Mekong river flooding in 100 years irinnews 18 Aug 2008
- 2008 South China floods wikipedia
- 2010 China floods wikipedia
This year, after experiencing the worst drought in 50 years, southern China is again experiencing heavy downpours and floods.
All that water has got to go somewhere. I suspect a rise in water levels on the Mekon river and am surprised that I have not seen any warnings of impending risks.
At least we have not seen the heavy continuous rains locally, as we did in 2008, but then the rainy season has just barely started.
I'm not saying it's going to happen, but it could!
Flooding in China may well be a precursor!
downtown Muang Sakon Aug 2008 overflowing canal at north end of I.T.U.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
I ain't swallowing this crap
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This story really has a bad smell to it.
I ain't eating no poop burger!
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This story really has a bad smell to it.
I ain't eating no poop burger!
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Sakon Nakhon FC Division Schedule translated
Date Home Games (yellow) Sunday,.June.26...........17:00. Roi Et Saturday, July 2 17:00 Nong Bua Lamphu Sunday, July 10 17:00 Yasothon.United......... Saturday, July 16 18:00 Surin
Sunday, July 24 17:00 Chaiyaphum United Sunday, July 31 16:00 Nong Khai Saturday,August 6 17:00 Loei City Sunday, August 14 18:00 Ubon Tiger Sunday, August 21 17:00 Amnat Charoen Town Sunday, August 28 18:00 Mahasarakham City Sunday, September 4 17:00 Nakhon Phanom Saturday, September 10 16:00 Mukdahan Sunday, September 18 17:00 Nakhon Ratchasima Saturday, September 24 16:00 Udon Thani Saturday, October 1 17:00 Kalasin
Doing Saturday Night in Sakon Nakhon
They roll up the streets quite early in Sakon Nakhon.
The lights are turned off at 9 pm at most restaurants.
Traffic lights are in flashing mode.
8:30 pm at the 'Welcome Bar,' staff were still occupying the tables.
Only a few tables with customers.
It was a different story an hour later. The place was hopping. Local nightlife starts at 10 pm.
Next stop ONE SABAI (happy, relaxed, feel good, comfortable)
It's at the north end of I.T.U.
You can't miss it. It's the only loud place in the area.
The live band was really good. I definitely enjoyed the music.
Most patrons seemed what I call university age.
Pleasant atmosphere, attentive service. I had a really swell time.
They were still serving food after 10:30. I'll have to go back and see what's on their menu.
Upstairs offers accommodation for large parties.
Only downer: The place has only one toilet. M/F.
Don't wait till you desperately have to go. There's usually two or three people waiting in line.
I was home before midnight. For me the 'party animal years,' coming home at dawn, are fond memories.
The lights are turned off at 9 pm at most restaurants.
Traffic lights are in flashing mode.
8:30 pm at the 'Welcome Bar,' staff were still occupying the tables.
Only a few tables with customers.
It was a different story an hour later. The place was hopping. Local nightlife starts at 10 pm.
Next stop ONE SABAI (happy, relaxed, feel good, comfortable)
It's at the north end of I.T.U.
You can't miss it. It's the only loud place in the area.
The live band was really good. I definitely enjoyed the music.
Most patrons seemed what I call university age.
Pleasant atmosphere, attentive service. I had a really swell time.
They were still serving food after 10:30. I'll have to go back and see what's on their menu.
Upstairs offers accommodation for large parties.
Only downer: The place has only one toilet. M/F.
Don't wait till you desperately have to go. There's usually two or three people waiting in line.
I was home before midnight. For me the 'party animal years,' coming home at dawn, are fond memories.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Stock up on beverages beforehand
July 3 is election Day. Stock up on beverages beforehand.
Bars will be closed, restaurants can not sell alcoholic beverages.
Even though some will serve such beverages in coffee cups or camouflaged containers. We all know that.
"Extended stay visitors" to Thailand should register with their home country embassy.
Many embassies offer e-mail alerts whenever deemed appropriate.
Here's hoping it wont happen, but post election activity (July 3) is very uncertain for Thailand, with political unrest possible.
Bars will be closed, restaurants can not sell alcoholic beverages.
Even though some will serve such beverages in coffee cups or camouflaged containers. We all know that.
"Extended stay visitors" to Thailand should register with their home country embassy.
Many embassies offer e-mail alerts whenever deemed appropriate.
Here's hoping it wont happen, but post election activity (July 3) is very uncertain for Thailand, with political unrest possible.
Weather ahead:
... Isolated heavy rain mainly in the (NE) eastern portion during 18-20 Jun ....
Thai Meteorological Department
Troubled (political) waters ahead:
Pheu Thai unveils 'justice panel'
Bangkok Post
... plan to bring deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra back to Thailand later this year if ....
Thai military exerts political influence
The Wall Street Journal
Foreign Investment
Caterpillar Facility Thailand
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