Monday, October 17, 2016
Realfeel climbing from 36 to 39 through Wednesday  Rain chance increased Thursday through the weekend The center of this storm is moving north toward Hainan Click on images for larger view
As yesterday was a buddhist holiday I decided to stop by the local temple.  Surprisingly not many visitors. Later in the day I stopped by Robinsons to do some shopping.  Definitely a lot more people shopping and browsing, and dining
Blueberries are a luxury item here 250 g US$10

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Video: Wax Castles on display 14-16 Oct

Wan Awk Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent Day) 2016

Sunday, October 16, 2016
Real Feel rising 35-38C  :: Mix of sunshine, clouds, scattered showers possible thru early afternoon
Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, Communications presentation It's all Thai. Worth a watch if you don't understand Thai.***
Wax Castles were on display for two days at Ming Muang Field (aka Municipal grounds)

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Alvin looking for fresh bedding

Cyclers have the right of way in designated lanes

In many parts of the city, the curb lane has been halved allowing for a bicycle lane.

This doesn't mean cars can not use the curb lane, it just means they have to yield to cyclist.
Except on special occasions, isn't that much use for these lanes.

Of course in many parts of the city cyclists lose their right of way to parked cars.  something that wasn't planned all that well.  The few cyclists I have seen tend to ride side by side, one using the proper lane, the other not.
The bike lanes heading into the Phu Phan mountains don't conflict with vehicle lanes, it's a seperate lane shaded by trees.

Used to ride a bike during my pre-teen and teen years.  Tried it some years ago here in town.  After the second and third pothole, I was ready to see a bonecrusher (chiropractor) for realignment.  I'd need some heavy duty shock absorbers
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Looking for sunshine and Thai smiles

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Saturday, October 15, 2016
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Rain throughout the day.  If you thought the rainy season has ended, not so.  Worth keeping an eye on Typhoon Sarika which is moving west over the Philippines and is expected to regain category 2 strength (to 110 mph- 177 kph).   It's impact could be felt locally my midweek
Friday morning the atmosphere at the races was somber
Thursday morning the mood was still festive  -

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Thailand Legacy

Friday October  14, 2016 Video Playlist of 13 films
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Cool all day rain chance through Saturday.   High 27  The center of the depression is moving south of Sakon City

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Tropical Depression Aere is coming, by the time it reaches us it should loose steam and be a mere depression

Temperature should drop noticeably over the afternoon hours.  By evening temperature should be downright pleasant.  Most likely rain by late evening

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Cool Friday

Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Today:  Mostly sunny, Realfeel day 37 night 24 (Fahrenheit day 99 night 75) Friday: rain Realfeel day 28 night 24 (Fahrenheit day 82 night) 76
Thursday  Parade starts at 8 am at the city gate and travels through the waterfront park No smoking or alcohol inside the park Longboatraces begin around 10 or shortly thereafter

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