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A bit cooler today, or am I just getting used to the heat? Feels like 104 F 40 C. Increased chance of scattered thunderstorms most of the week ahead
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Tha Rae Waterpark

The waterpark opened in time for Songkran.  Admittance is 100 baht for children 140 for adults. Children under 90 cm and adults over 65 enter free The park is open from 10:30 am to 7 pm.  You can not bring pets, food, weapons or smoke in the park.  Food is for sale in the park Seems like there's still some work to be done in the entrance and parking area, otherwise it's open. Lockers are provided for your valuables.  You'll be required to take off your street shoes before entering.  Shoe thongs  are provided  for walking on hot cement areas  Additional information on their facebook page

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Based on my electric bill, this year has been a bit cooler than last year...

... but May is ahead My May electric bill last year was higher than April I receive my electric bill on the 19th of each month, that's why you see April before it's ended

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Sakon FC CAN DO

click for larger view After having seen recent games I was convinced that yesterday's game was very winnable.    Even though the previous game was a draw, the Sakon Nakhon team knocked Chaiyaphum from it's third place perch.    Loei City had taken over the third position, and I expected that they too would be knocked down from their 'high horse.' There'd been some lineup changes recently and this team is performing really good. Most noticeable to me has been the goalkeeper, he's stopped at least a dozen attempts at his goal during both the last two games. The refereeing wasn't all that great, resulting in plenty booing.  The first half of the 2017 season ends with a road trip to Buriram.  I'm convinced the game is winnable. Sakon Nakhon FC had been in last (12th) place and has now advanced to 9th.  I'm expecting miracles during the second half of the season.

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UV Index Extreme

Forecast varies from partly cloudy (Thai MD), to heavy rainshower at 4 pm (BBC).  Indications are that any rain would be scattered. We could be getting wet, or just see the rain in the distance.    Feels like 39
Appears That Google has recently updated their imaging of the local area. Recent stadium construction appears in the image  Images below linked to webpages

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Stay Cool on a really hot day

Yesterday driving my motorcycle in the morning I began to feel quite dizzy.  I immediately pulled over in the shade, drank some water, poured some over my head and sat down till the dizziness passed. I'm pretty sure it was heat related.    If you participated in the recent waterfest, then you know, the best way to keep cool on a hot day, get wet and stand in front of a fan (or drive a motorcycle while you are wet).    During these hot days my pool gets daily use  Pool water is starting to warm.  When it feels like a hot tub I'll be adding ice, probably later this month.  It's an at least once a year event Misting fans bring some relief from the heat. If misting fans aren't in your future, hang a damp cloth over your fan.  Avoid dripping water on the motor housing.     Air conditioners can keep you cool of course, but they also take a bite out of your wallet.    Of course drink plenty of water.  Add electrolyte to your drinking habit.  If you drink alcohol or coffee, drink extra water.  Alcohol and coffee tend to dehydrate.    If you tend to faint easily, monitor your blood pressure

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