Tuesday, April 8, 2014
If you want to be noticed, this is for you
Saw these two motorbikes at a local Yamaha dealer.Never seen dual front wheels on a bike before, so of course I googled them.
Piaggio first brought dual front wheel bikes on the market in 2006
At double the price of a two wheel motorbike, the advantages seem minimal. No kickstand required, can be parked on a sloping ground.
Not sure what the cc rating on these particular models were.
A 125 cc three wheeler is slower than a regular 125 cc bike due to the additional weight
Of course it's an attention grabber if that's what you're into
Patchy Rain likely for Songkran
There have been rains over the past week throughout the province.
Until yesterday it wasn't noted much in the city. It's been quite scattered.
I totally disagree with the local weather service, who recorded less than an inch of rainfall yesterday (14.7mm).
The thunderstorm lasted about an hour.
I have to find some rain gear. If all else fails trash bags are more durable than the raincoats being sold here
In Waritchaphum district, some 70 km to the west of Sakon City, hail storms, and high winds collapsed a school building, which in turn destroyed a car
Thai Meteorological Department forecasts scattered showers (20-40%) through Songkran.
Most weather services agree patchy rain for the holidays.
There are still strong northerly influences keeping temperatures pleasant
Noteworthy is the first storm of the season west of the Philippines.
Until yesterday it wasn't noted much in the city. It's been quite scattered.
I totally disagree with the local weather service, who recorded less than an inch of rainfall yesterday (14.7mm).
The thunderstorm lasted about an hour.
I have to find some rain gear. If all else fails trash bags are more durable than the raincoats being sold here
In Waritchaphum district, some 70 km to the west of Sakon City, hail storms, and high winds collapsed a school building, which in turn destroyed a car
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Thai Meteorological Department forecasts scattered showers (20-40%) through Songkran.
Most weather services agree patchy rain for the holidays.
There are still strong northerly influences keeping temperatures pleasant
Noteworthy is the first storm of the season west of the Philippines.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Thailand to make 3m World Cup shirts
Just taking a guess here how long before 'copies' are available
Graham Memories
There are a number of minor variations in Thai funeral rites.
Variations are based on finances, status in the community, etc, etc.
Graham was a regular reader of this blog, so we talked mostly about local events.
What I liked most about him was his attitude, laid back, easy going and friendly.
During our last conversation he revealed to me that he was only two weeks older than me. He had seen some of my birthday party posts.
"Ah, another scorpion," I replied.
I had been to a nearby village for Bangfai and boatraces many times.
I saw Graham's home for the first time at his funeral, well over a hundred people were at his house.
buddhanet: "On the day of the funeral ... every effort is made to banish sorrow, loneliness and the fear of spirits by means of music and fellowship."
A first for me at a funeral was a translation into English of eulogies and speeches made.
From the translators necktie and clasp I presumed him to be a teacher. His translation seemed pretty good.
I have seen this done before, a bathing ceremony, don't know the significance of using coconut milk.
Orange soda added to my perplexity.
There are a number of options what to do with the ashes and bone fragments.
Don't know as of yet what will be done this time.
Generally there is another ceremony in 100 days.
At times remains are enshrined on temple grounds.
At other times they are dispersed over the Mekong river
There were a number of cameras in use and I am hoping that others will share their photo's of this occasion.
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Variations are based on finances, status in the community, etc, etc.
a good basic understanding can be learned by reading this buddhanet article
Eulogy
I had met Graham on a few occasions at local Expat watering holes.Graham was a regular reader of this blog, so we talked mostly about local events.
What I liked most about him was his attitude, laid back, easy going and friendly.
During our last conversation he revealed to me that he was only two weeks older than me. He had seen some of my birthday party posts.
"Ah, another scorpion," I replied.
I had been to a nearby village for Bangfai and boatraces many times.
I saw Graham's home for the first time at his funeral, well over a hundred people were at his house.
buddhanet: "On the day of the funeral ... every effort is made to banish sorrow, loneliness and the fear of spirits by means of music and fellowship."
A first for me at a funeral was a translation into English of eulogies and speeches made.From the translators necktie and clasp I presumed him to be a teacher. His translation seemed pretty good.
I have seen this done before, a bathing ceremony, don't know the significance of using coconut milk.Orange soda added to my perplexity.
There are a number of options what to do with the ashes and bone fragments.Don't know as of yet what will be done this time.
Generally there is another ceremony in 100 days.
At times remains are enshrined on temple grounds.
At other times they are dispersed over the Mekong river
There were a number of cameras in use and I am hoping that others will share their photo's of this occasion.
These photographs are by Simon. View the album
If you wish to share your pictures, please post a comment. E-mail addresses of contributors are not published
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