Chinese New Years Celebrations Preparations
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Not amused, inappropriate
- Thailand Considers Civil Union Bill
Would Be First Country in Asia
- NOK Air Calendar inappropriate? The Nation
South African skater Decio Lourenco faces arrest for speeding at 68 mph on a skateboard
His video on Youtube is the evidence
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Asia's Finger Fetish: What's it mean?
If you've ever held up your camera to take a photo of a person in Thailand,the majority of Thais immediately pose with their fingers.
I have yet to get a straight answer, why, what's the meaning.
Past uses indicated Victory, later it became a Peace symbol.
During the Bow and arrow days, bowmen proudly showed their enemy that they still had their fingers.
If anything, I find it distracting from a photograph, and generally attempt non-posed photography. But that's not always practical.
There seems to be a new meaning for displaying the middle finger
Hot then Hotter
Weather approaching from west southwest Next week:
Highs 34-35, Lows 19
Increased temperatures next Friday through Monday
Feb 15 - 18
Forecast 37-39
Sakon City Fair and Noisy
Alcohol and smoking Free Zone
According to RYT9 news this is the fifth year that no alcohol is allowed at the Red Cross Fair.
The fair used to be a lot more 'sociable' when one could sip a drink and watch the world go by.
Alcohol only seemed to be a problem during teen targeted concerts
There is an exception to the rule: Wine
I prefer purchases from local vendors who warrant their products
rather than a traveling vendor
There are some products at the fair, worth a second look.
I suggest making major purchases during the last days, even the day after the fair.
At the closing of the fair vendors are willing to cut prices. Saves on repacking and reshipping expenses.
In 2003 I bought 5 sets of curtains the day after the fair as they were packing up unsold products. A 50% savings.
Of course there are some items you are better off buying before someone else grabs them.
Two reasons I expect to make another trip to the fair:
- The army rifle range (BB guns). Been target shooting every year there. This year it will be interesting. I now have slight cataract in one eye
- Solar panel and pedal operated generator dispaly
Chinese New Year celebrations are underway.
Expect sporadic fireworksProtect your pets provide enclosed shelters
Fireworks began this morning. My neighbor's cat family of nearly a dozen have gone into seclusion.
So that's how I'm gonna tackle the cat invasion.
during periods of 'heavy artillery like' fireworks
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| Wall painting, 552d Arty, Germany, 1965 |
As Seen at facebook Sakon in English
Photography by Simon Lawrence
- Pork prices up 10 ฿ per kilo ASTV Manager Online Feb 8
Friday, February 8, 2013
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