A shooting at / near the government hospital last night caused quite a bit excitement all over town, as gossip of the incident spread like a brush fire
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Sakon Nakhon O.K. Corral
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Star Maker, The Sakon Nakhon Version
If the words Star Maker bring to mid Hollywood and movie stars,
then you haven't been to Sakon Nakhon
Many shops are busily repairing last year's stars or making new ones.
The shop next to Apple's Restaurant is doing brisk business at the moment
Of course those stars look much better after sunset
Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair 2013
February 19-28
From past experience:
Admittance to the fair during afternoon hours is generally free.
Admission fees are charged after 5 PM
Monday, December 17, 2012
The Year I led the Sakon Christmas Star parade
The first year I saw the starlight parade I noticed none of the parade participants were passing out candy.
The following year, the year MACRO opened here in town, I bought five large bags of candy. We timed it at an intersection, merged our vehicle into the parade, and began trowing candy. Unfortunately, Santa's helpers were a bit too eager throwing candy at onlookers. Within three blocks, Santa's candy bag was empty.
The next year I bought a sh.t load of candy and we parked near the parade starting point. As the parade was about to get underway, a Sakon Nakhon man in brown (policeman) immediately nixed our plan to merge into the parade.
Of all things, the officer confiscated all candy and escorted us to his police truck.
There we were introduced to his nieces and nephews. With emergency lights flashing, we were now in the lead vehicle of the parade. A dozen hands throwing candy at onlookers.A few of my Thai friends were a bit surprised to see me standing in the lead vehicle
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Tacky Lawn Art
Was at a wedding reception at the Elegant Hotel last night.
It's one of the newer hotels in the city.
I highly recommend the hotel.
Some of the decorations are a bit tacky though
 |
| Flower Pot |
Thai construction has always befuddled me
 |
| This is the walkway from the hotel parking lot to the banquet room. There is no door to the urinals. I suspect the first one is seldom used. |
There's an elaborate cement creek and ponds at the hotel
Must be a new car, a new driver, call a tow truck and the tile man
Friday, December 14, 2012
Sakon Nakhon temperatures rising, temporarily, then...
Monday and Tuesday up to 35° C 95° F Feels like 36° C 96.8° F
Before and after the hotter days, a few days at 34° C 93.2 ° F
The difference between real and feels like temperature is very minimal, probably an indication of lower humidity.
Clear skies above.Sunscreen advisable during extended exposure
Cold Season starts
Shortly after Christmas
expect- daytime 27° C 80.6 ° F
- nighttime 10° C 50° F
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)