Thursday, May 17, 2018

Local storm damage








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Ready for the rainy season

The strongest storm of the season at my house hit today. Yes other areas had it worse already.  Strong winds driving the rain sideways.  Lightening and thunder simultaneously this one was directly overhead.

Power went off at noon, but I was able to continue watching a movie on my laptop.  Was connected to the net via this portable wifi device.  

The battery pack is just in case the fan, earphones and other devices run out of juice before the power is restored.

Laptop battery is discharging at 15% per hour. Hope power is restored by this evening

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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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