Monday, December 31, 2012
Sakon Nakhon Chilly
Overnight low 12 (feels like 10).
Coolest night for New Years celebrations, tonight
Slow warming trend, noticeably at midweek.
Light cloud conditions arriving from the west.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Sakon Nakhon New Year: Cool
Easterly winds began to cool temperatures shortly
after sunset, yesterday.
Ahead:
A night of 10 C, feels like 9 C,
may be the coldest night of this cold season.
To date: no rain in sight through January.
Drought conditions and fire dangers expected to increase
My observation:
2012 was the driest year in the past 10 years in Sakon Nakhon
Patana School Alumni Party 2012
According to Thai time keeping,
when an event is supposed to start at 6 pm,
you wont be late if you show up an hour or so later.
The first person to welcome me recognized me
from attending a similar event two years ago. I immediately felt 'at home.'
The food was superb. The service flawless. By the fourth course I could only look at the food, I was pleasantly full.
Sitting at a table for eight, there was more than enough to eat for five persons
The school fundraiser had raised ฿300,000 by the start of the event.
The school celebrated it's 34th year
The entertainment was quite enjoyable and enhanced the evening.
Behind the stage, dancers were awaiting their turn
Friends, smiling and plenty of posing
I followed my horoscope for the day: "
Go with the flow, you're not in charge here, relax and enjoy."
I had a great evening out
At home it was a different story.
The neighbors were 'practicing setting off car alarms with fireworks,'
It's going to get noisier !!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Friday, December 28, 2012
Sakon Nakhon Children Days past
In Thailand Children Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in January
Sat, January 12, 2013
- One year I was asked to purchase fruit drinks, milk, cookies, candies, and a few toys.
Think the entire bill came to one or two thousand ฿
We spent a few hours at the government hospital children ward. It's somewhat of a feel good memory. Kids and their parents with grateful smiles.
- Another year Thai friends invited me along to a poor village school, where all kids received a hot meal, and cookies and ice cream.
- Another year it was a neighborhood celebration.
By the time I arrived, the kids had already indulged in free candy. You could tell they were getting a bit hyper.
Presents included a 20 Baht note. Some kids lined up for seconds
Then it was on with the show
After the show I went to visit the older kids, admiring a new toy
Just like mothers day or fathers day, kids (and kids at heart) look forward to being pampered that day.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Christmas is over, Happy Holidays
Most of Christmas day I spent "down and out (of it)," not ill, just exhausted
Took two days to recuperate.
Just in time for a replay of an event I really enjoyed last year.
Sakon Pattana Suska School Reunion
It's a Thai family social event, just before the New Year.
Family and plenty friends
Then comes the New Year
My new Year tradition: I stay within a three minute staggering distance to my mattress.
No road checks! Just Thai family and friends.
Wish you the best of everything in 2013. And hope 13 is your lucky number.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Sakon Nakhon weather this week
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| 6 a.m. Dec 24 13.7C |
"Slight" warming trend till the weekend
Days low 30's
Nights upper 10's
"Another dip in temperatures Sunday and Monday
Days mid to upper 20's
Nights 13C - 14C
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