Vacation is over, kids go back to school

Strange way how I found out that school is back in session.  A teacher from a nearby school stopped by my house around lunchtime  in search of his truant students.  Now what made him think they'd be hiding in my house  55555 In case you don't know:  The number 5 is  pronounced HA in Thai

Happy Birthday x3

	6AM I wish I had some filters for my camera.  The sun was red, the sky was blue
	"6 AM.... really?"
	The Monks are on their way
	What's wrong with this picture ??  Do I really have to explain ??
	Breakfast Takeout
	Morning  RUSH-HOUR  Esarn style  Isaan Isarn isan, esahn...
	6:45 AM  The ritual offerings begin
	Prayers are said  while water is poured
	Prayers are said  while water is poured
	The eldest Frail, yet alert I hope he enjoys my offerings The usual offerings are sticky rice, bananas, oranges, and such. I opted for a bag of caramels, chocolates, and cookies.
	Birthday Gift receiving
	Birthday Gift giving
	Birthday Gift giving
	Birthday  times three
	Is everybody HAPPY ??
	Photography  by  Ning

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Sakon Wax Castle Parade 2012 as seen on NBT11 TV

Hot weekend ahead in Sakon Nakhon

Very warm Saturday and Sunday             Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri AccuWeather 31/18 31/19 32/20 33/20 34/21 31/21 33/20 33/21 34/23 35/23 AccuWeather Feels Like 34/17 35/17 38/20 41/19 40/20 33/19 35/18 36/20 38/21 38/24  MeoWeather 29/19 29/21 31/21 33/21 32/22 33/22 32/22 Thai Meteorological 32/21 32/21 33/23 34/24 34/24 34/24 The Weather Channel 31/19 32/21 33/21 33/22 33/22 33/22 33/22 33/23 33/22 33/22 Wunderground 32/18 31/18 32/20 33/21 32/21 33/22 33/21 openweather 31/19 32/21 33/21 33/22 33/22 rp5.ru 30/21 30/22 31/24 32/24 33/25 33/25 Previously mentioned:  October 23, 2012 BERNAMA - Severe Drought Hits NE Thailand  discharging of canal water for irrigation will be suspended effective Nov 6, to insure sufficient human consumption supply

Phu Phan Cup 2012

Tentative* schedule is November 10 through 20 Further details should become available after a planning meeting to be held November 5. *Tentative: unsure, uncertain, not definite,

Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Parade 2012

Pictures by Joey

I've seen these parades for ten years. Early afternoon, mid afternoon and early evening start times. Evening parades with spotlights have been my favorite. Watched the parade on TV and came to the conclusion that many of the big spenders were absent. Home improvement companies, major retailers and the like, the ones who can spend bucks on floats and costumes, seemed to be absent.  Also absent this year seemed to be components from nearby countries, who participated in past years.

Sakon Drought Continues

Son-Tinh gone

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All weather services indicate minimal rain chance today and tomorrow Thai Meteo.              Mon 10% Tues 20% Meo Weather           Mon Tues Patchy rain nearby Weather Com           Mon 20% Tues 20%  Wunderground        Mon 20% Tues 20%  rp5.ru                      Mon 1mm Tues 1mm

Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Fair 2012

I had a super time visiting this year's fair.  Probably one of the more memorable evening's out.  Meeting so many friends in one evening was really orgasmic (intense excitement). Of course I visited  the Wax Castles on display   Eyed my countless dining options   Explored all four corners of the fair grounds   Saw an interesting t-shirt.    The wearer obviously was very religious Most of the remainder of the evening we found greats seats at the fairgrounds entrance.  Watching people go by. It's my favorite past-time activity.  Had a few beers and listened to some really great music.  The music got even better when the fiddler began to play.  Unfortunately my camera memory stick had reached it's peak Many stopped to enjoy the music Alcoholic beverages were outlawed at the fairgrounds.  But this was a special occasion, a good enough reason to bend the rules   Waiters were delivering countless pitchers  from a neighborhood  grocer a to the food court. There's one "Happy Grocer!!" Ist das nicht ein Oktoberfest?  Ya, das ist ein Oktoberfest !! Observation:  Most farang I have seen in this town in the past 10 years at one time. I lost count after seeing 20 foreigners, they just kept on coming.  Native Americans call them palefaces. The fairgrounds entrance would have been the best place to pass out business cards and...    **View the entire photo album   Don't miss this  'Isaan Life' post