Bicycle trailer for three Passengers with extra pedal power

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Hoverboards can be used as firestarters

Fire safety warning over hoverboards - CBBC Newsround   "...some of the hoverboards on sale could have parts which catch fire. Most likely suspect fire starters are the batteries.

Holiday Schedule

Thursday December 10 Constitution Day Banks closed	Friday December 11 Bike for Dad Chinese festival parade	Saturday Dec 12 Evening performance at the Chinese Temple
Thursday December 20 Apple's Christmas Dinner starts 3pm	Friday December 24  Tha Rae Star Light Parade	Saturday Dec 25  Red Pig Restaurant Christmas Dinner Sakon Star Light Parade

Add four degrees celsius for feels like temperatures

General consensus of a momentary warming trend  Graph maker Although Thai MD seems to forecast lower daytime temperatures than others, also forecasts higher nighttime temperatures Graph

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HRH King's Birthday celebration in Sakon Nakhon

The word was out, parade starts at 4 pm from the city gate park. So why were they gathering at the local temple? Turns out, they split the parade into two segments, starting from two locations The city gate gathering began marching 5 pm. Timing was a bit late for the temple parade, there was about a 20 minute delay between parade arrivals at the provincial grounds.    Seemed to be one of those days no one knew for sure if alcohol sales were prohibited or not. Some bars were closed, others were not 5 pm, the parade is underway There wasn't really very much of a spectator crowd along the parade route, parade participants outnumbered spectators.  Even though most participants were really into the spirit of the parade and it's purpose, many seemed to be preoccupied texting or ordering pizza, or arranging a dinner date after the parade.  Did notice many local restaurants did brisk business after the parade.    Ah yes, early in the parade I saw a group of school girls looking in all directions to see if it was safe, then making their great escape (away from the parade).

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Mosquito population in Thailand on the increase this year

Heard that distinctive sound announcing the arrival of the motorized fogger I pointed to a tip (฿) I placed on the ping pong table and ran into the house having all windows sealed and doors closed. The fog was thick, but I noticed some mosquitoes just flew around in the fog. Made me wonder if this fogging is really that effective, or was it just an aggravation for those flying disease distributors.  It's mosquito season, they seem to be on the increase at the end of the rainy season, especially so this year.  Blood donations urged as dengue cases TRIPLE in Thailand  I have found the homemade mosquito trap made with plastic soft drink bottles quite effective.  How to Make a Plastic Bottle Mosquito Trap (with Pictures) In making this trap I use paper clips rather than tape, making it easier to reuse the traps When adding yeast, the water should be warm, not boiling hot

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Blanket season approaches

Cool Temperatures through Tuesday, noticeable warming midweek.  Weekend highs 33-34, lows 20.    By mid-month have your comforters and blankets on standby

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I like Thai Fathers Day too

Sakon Nakhon Fathers Day Parade in Honor of HRH The King's Birthday

Sakon Nakhon City Gate Parade Start Time 4 p.m. from the city gate Park to the provincial complex

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