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One win, one loss for Sakon Nakhon in the Phu Phan Cup

Sakon lost it's first game against Udon 0-2, but had an astounding recovery during it's second game against Sisaket.  What became obvious from the start was these are not the teams which play in the  Thai Division 2 League North Eastern Region. Of all the players I only recognized one.  Quite noticeably the uniform colors were different. Further evidence that these are not the Northeastern  League teams was the performance by Sisaket.    I couldn't stay for the entire game due to digestive discomforts and had to make a mad dash home. As I left Sakon Nakhon made it's fifth goal, while Sisaket was scoreless. The Sisaket league team finished in second place during the regular league season.

Rain Maybe

Red square on the image is the approximate location of Sakon Nakhon. Weather is moving from the south.  Possible chance of rain locally.   Thai Meteorological Department forecasts only a 10% chance of rain in Sakon Nakhon.  A weather warning by the Thai Meteorological Department indicates "...rain is expected in the lower Northeast, 15-18 November..."  A system approaching from the north may cause a cool and windy day or two this weekend.   Daytime 'Feels Like' temperatures by midweek expected to climb to the low 40's

Munchies at Apple's

Health Claims I can live with

In an article posted on Swanson's  health blog earlier this year entitled:"Three  Foods that Help You live longer and Healthier," the author list  1. Chocolate: helps reduce blood pressure (the less sugar the better) 2. Coffee: reduces prostate problems 3. Walnuts: high in antioxidants, help maintain cholesterol, and contain essential fatty acids Considering that I consume these items on a daily basis, I tend to hope these claims are true Additional reading 12 Heart-Healthy Foods

The Phu Phan Cup has arrived

Had considered attending the morning ceremony, then decided I'd seen it before.    Comparing photographs by S.TV of yesterday's event with my photographs from last year, They are identical Everything seemed the same down to the smallest detail.

Weird Visitor

Found it sitting on a stem of a plant, bare of leafy vegetation. Pried it from it's perch.  That took a bit of doing, all those legs clinging onto the stem Swear it made a weird sound, as if grunting: "Leave me alone."  Put it in a plastic container. Added some blooms.   No fear, the critter felt right at home.  Made a quick meal of the flowers.  Neighborhood kid said "I like!!"  Took the creature home.   I'm wondering if the creature is to be a pet or a meal?     THIS is THAILAND, T.i.T.

Drought Disasters on the rise

Just as I was leaving Apple's before noon yesterday, traffic was stopped for a V.I.P convoy.  Umpteen police cars, front and rear of a convoy of V.I.P. vans. Someone important was in town, but who?  Deciphered the news this morning at ryt9  T'was the governor and officials from surrounding provinces. They were having a drought powwow, and were on their way to Khok Si Suphan, where they declared the area another drought disaster area Think they'll be doing more of that in the coming months