Phu Phan Cup 2012

Who brought the kibbles?  According to official documents online   the 2012 Phu Phan Cup  will be held November 13 through 23. Phu Phan Cup Pregame ceremonies 2006

November in the SNO

SNO is the Sakon Nakhon Airport abbreviation

Phu Phan Cup  Dates confirmed November 13 through 23 Tha Rae is having a monthlong festival.  Most of the activities are on the weekends. I'll have to explore.   Other dates to remember In November

11 Hans Funeral (2005)	17 J&P Wedding Anniversary (2006)
22 Thanksgiving Think I'll do a Turkey this year haven't done that in 7 years	28 Loi Kratong

Extreme humidity is detrimental to your health

Severe drought conditions exist in 7 to 9 provinces in Thailand Depends which media report you read.  Undoubtedly the numbers will go up. Most of the provinces experiencing drought are in the Isan area. Local crop failures due to drought conditions have been in the news recently. Government agencies are hurriedly digging wells, most likely for human consumption, rather than for agriculture. A few days of rain are in the forecast for later in the coming week. From the looks of it, too little to call an end to the drought.    Humidity Rising In the immediate future, hot daytime temperatures with a noticeable increase in humidity at night."Relative Humidity."  It rises with the sun during the day and is therefore less noticeable. The absence of the sun at night increases the relative humidity near the ground.   High humidity is detrimental to your health High humid conditions do not allow the body to cool itself through evaporation of sweat. High heat and humidity may result in fatigue, muscle cramps, exhaustion and stroke. High humidity is also a breeding ground for dust mites and molds.  Both pose a threat to allergy and asthma sufferers.   Keep saline solution in your medicine chest High humidity may reduce the natural hydration of your eyes, causing dry eye irritation.  Humidity Effects on Corneal Hydration  Earth's Humidity Effects Dry Eye and Dry Skin % Humidity forecast Sun eve Mon 00:01 Mon 07:00 Mon noon Mon eve Tues 00:01 Tues 07:00 Tues noon Tues Eve Wed 00:01 Wed 07:00 rp5.ru 58 83 89 44 61 81 88 42 61 81 87 inter meteo 68 85 86 49 68 88 88 50 68 88 87 Normal 'comfortable' humidity for humans is 30 to 50%

Too much Ado about my Salami

. Had been eyeing the salami at a local store for a few shopping trips. Always considered it too big, to much.   Thought it would spoil long before I get to the end of it. I'm an 'occasional' salami eater, not an 'overeater.' What the heck, I bought one. Did not expect the cashier to hold it up in the air, and begin a discussion of my purchase with other cashiers.  A four cashier coffee klatch ensued.  Obviously it was funny, all were giggling and chuckling.  The word farang came up quite frequently. These ladies were having a ball discussing my purchase. I don't get embarrassed over anything anymore, I've been in Thailand long enough.  Haven't seen it all, but I've seen enough... Gotta hide my Salami. Sliced a few inches off when I got home and shared it. Turns out this is one farang food Thais really love. But for many it's just too costly.

Sakon City November Weather

Recent cool nighttime temperatures thanks to the weather arriving from the north Expect that hot spell to get hotter during the week ahead 34C - 93F. Realfeel  (AKA Heat Index) 40C  - 103F. Chance of rain for a day or two, as next weekend nears. If your winter bedding and clothing need washing, do it now !! Expect nighttime temperatures to drop during the second half of the month. Night time temperatures of 15 - 16 - 17C (59 - 60F) plausible.  NOAA West Pacific color infrared 12 hr loop . .

Mahvelous

Thanks to all the well wishers I had a Mahvelous time

Mahvelous at Urban dictionary: Variant of marvelous. Used when trying to sound sophisticated, or just for fun.

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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