190502 Secure all items which may grow wings

Weather warning announcement issued by T.M.D. "...  hot to very hot over upper Thailand. Outbreaks of summer thunderstorm: thunderstorm, strike of lightning with gusty winds and hails are forecast for the first in the Northeast (3 May 2019) ..."

TODAY: 38 C Hot and Humid: Real Feel today 43-44 Scattered thunderstorms likely afternoon, late evening and overnight
Storm in the Indian Ocean continues to grow.  For the moment it's of no concern to us, but something to keep an eye on

Expect a visit from census takers 

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190501Phang Khon Rocket Festival added to Events Ahead

TODAY High 36-38, Real Feel 43, UV extreme
Scattered rain and thunderstorms increase as we approach the weekend

Phang Khon District Rocket festival
May 10-12, 2019 Maha Maha and Bangfai Festival

Sunday 28 Apr at the U19 game :: had an ice pack under the hat listening to 60's ROCK

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190430 time to replace the plastic with something more durable

It was about 2008 when I raised the front wall and put up a plastic roof over the front porch.
It was a privacy issue since they had built a 16 unit apartment building across the street in the previous year.  

Late last year the roof sprung a few minor leaks.
It was time to replace the plastic with something more durable




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190429 Hot and humid continues

Scattered (isolated)Rain storms continue. 
Wettest day this week should be Saturday
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190429 Storm damage seems to be worse than 'usual' (whatever usual is)

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190429 Toward the end of the game temperatures dropped scores rose quickly

Temperatures felt like over 45 C (Over 113 F). I was feeling quite uncomfortable and questioned myself why I am out here for a football game in this heat.  

Players had a 'heat time out' once in the first and again in the second half. 
One time out was needed for the referee who needed a few moments to regain his composure.

Sakon players started off aggressive and a few players received yellow cards. After a Sakon player received a second yellow and subsequently a red card Udon had the upper hand and added three scores in rapid succession. Fourth goal at 3:03, fifth goal at 3:05, sixth goal at 3:08.

The most impressive performance of the day was by Udon player number nine

190428 U19 Sakon 1 - Udon 6 Album

Midway though the second half dark clouds in the distance quickly dropped the thermometer down to quite cool temperatures

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Kham Hom Waterfall : Phu Phan National Park

The waterfalls frequently run dry during drought seasons especially. On weekdays and holidays it's an inexpensive place for family day trips. There are a few food vendors. I had jumbo shrimp with my Chang.

Parking was being directed by gentlemen in uniform

Trash receptacles are available in areas where food and drink are allowed.

Most of the pools are shallow, ideal for smaller children

A more serene atmosphere during school and work weeks. Flip flops are not ideally suited if you decide to walk the waterfall trail

190427 Sakon Nakhon FC hosts Huai Thalaeng United

4 pm start time Sakon Nakhon Provincial Stadium  

 hosts 

Huai Thalaeng United is presently second in the league: 4 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss

Previous history
On August 1, 2018 Sakon FC won 3 - 1 against Huaitalang in  NakornRatchasrima
On April 22, 2018 Sakon FC tied with Huaitalang 1 -  1 in Sakon Nakhon
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190427 Is Baht loosing steam? time will tell

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