Thursday, September 20, 2018

Hibiscus grows like a weed




March of this year I harvested my first Hibiscus plants and made tea. I was impressed with the taste, the taunted health benefits and the ease of growing. I collected the seeds and planted them. Next seeding period I'll be uprooting some decorative bushes and replacing them with more Hibiscus.

 
No flowering during the rainy season, just plenty of green growth. Been trimming them and disposing the excess till I remembered why I planted them. "Hibiscus tea." 
Actually prefer the red outer layer to the seed pods, no reason to let the leafs go to waste

Hibiscus is an ingredient in many weight loss products.  
 10 Top Benefits of Hibiscus Leaves For Health - InetArticle  



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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Tao Ngoi schedule of events Sep 21 through 24

For non-Facebook visitors here is a copy of the 
Tao Ngoi schedule of events

recommended events

opening ceremony and parade Saturday, September 22lighted barge parade evening of Monday, September 24


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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Added to events calendar

Sep 20 - 24 🎵 Sakon City OTOP Fair
they started setting up
 

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Too many eggs in one basket




Mangkhut downgraded

Now a tropical depression.
TMD now advises : During 18-19 September, the North and Northeast will get more rain with heavy downpour expected.


Tuesday is most likely the wettest day of the week, easing noticeably on Wednesday





Monday, September 17, 2018

Mangkhut made landfall in Hong Kong yesterday




" ... heavy rain is possible for the North and the Northeast. People should beware of the severe conditions that could cause a flash flood ..." tmd

Eight provinces still hit by flooding - Thailand | ReliefWeb
"In Sakon Nakhon, ... are still flooded, with about 1,533 rai of farmland damaged."

'May be' dangerous to your health





Story image for aspirin from ABC News

Daily aspirin doesn't prevent cardiovascular disease, landmark ...

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Sunday, September 16, 2018

Boat Races at Phok Noi

Of course as soon as I was spotted, the arrival of a Farang was announced over the public address system. Sat down on some steps to get some good photos. This brewery smelling person sat next to me with the typical Thai phrase: "Where you come from?"

Remember when you visit such outdoor events to bring along a hat or umbrella to shade from the sun.

On the way home a police checkpoint was just starting their 'heat break.'
Bring some friends in case you want to get totally inebriated, they can drag you out of the afternoon sun and find a shady place for you to sleep it off. Somewhat reminded me of the OKTOBER FEST
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The strongest storm 'so far' in 2018



Guessing mostly light rain locally with the occasional thundershower through Wed
The greater danger may be downstream flooding



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