Wednesday, May 16, 2018

So I'm thinking I'm the only one obeying the speed limit


Everything is whizzing past me, including motorcycle cops.  A speed camera on ITU would  earn a mint in no time
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Dust and Detours the worst is yet to come

It's probably still weeks away expect the intersection closure
Took a few pictures of the construction approaching Apples Restaurant.  Construction across the street will most likely begin in the next day or two. Expect an announcement of possible one or two day closures next week. This latest dig exposes the low water table

It will be interesting to see how the Tubar  which had to set up temporary tents to accommodate the nightly crowds will deal with this construction in the next few days

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The Great Mekon Bike Ride of 2018
begins Thursday 17 May

Drivers should anticipate traffic delays and hazards. 
The Great Mekong Bike Ride 2018  Stage 2 and 3 are events which end and start in Sakon Nakhon. 
GMBR2018: Stage 2 (Mukdahan-Sakon Nakorn) - 150km Cycle Route near Tambon Si Bun Rueang
 GMBR2018: Stage 3 (Sakon Nakhon - Nakhon Phanom) - 93km Cycle Route near Sakhon Nakhon
Previous news releases envisioned over 2,000 participants 
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

No high priced cleaning supplies needed



My pillow cases never seemed to get totally clean in a cold water wash.   Even added some products which advertised whitening.

Tried something different this time. Pillow cases are spotless with just a couple dabs of toothpaste and a little handwashing

I wasn't totally surprised, had used toothpaste on tile grout with surprising results
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When motorcycles were still a luxury item

April 20 1972 Cam Ranh

Sakon Nakhon, Wanon Niwat district potash protest

Previously mentioned in this blog on Thursday, May 10, 2018
                            Chinese mine operator files police complaint
after being blocked by locals



Monday, May 14, 2018

May 15 last day of the SANUK ASEAN EXPO 2018


Let's hope they won't overreact and release too much at once


Phu Phan mountain range is especially hazardous during wet and stormy weather
scroll forward to 1:40 for the action



Power Lines down in Khok Si Suphan



Repairs in Progress



Here's an idea for the rainy season

Still a bit under the weather. Worst day was saturday.  My nose imitated Niagara Falls. Two days later I feel somewhat better.  Still imitating a couch potato. Chicken soup and juices.
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Sunday, May 13, 2018

Second day of flu like symptoms

Started on the third box of tissues in one day last night. for a while my nose was imitating Niagara Falls. Made chicken soup and drinking juices.  Feeling slightly better on the second day, but expect to sleep again most of the day

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And so ends the first half of the season and a three week pause

From 10th to 7th for the moment 
 Early streaming of the game was interrupted twice by a heavy tropical storm. May have caused some camera malfunctions.  For quite a while there was no zoom, just not worth watching.  As it turned out Sakon scored apparently in the final five minutes of the game.

scroll to 51:00 to see the goal
The team may be unhinged from 7th place by a game today  Buriram vs Surin. It's doubtful, but not impossible
Thai League website is worth a visit,



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