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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Graduation Ceremonies and Party Season
Received a first invitation to a graduation party this season.
The party is this evening.
Quite an innovation: V.I.P invitations 1,800 baht.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sunday Perception
Cold season makes three day return visit:
Time to pop some extra vitamins. Those cold northeasterly winds are having a conference in my chest.
The cool weather is ideal for catching up on gardening.
Don't be fooled by the coolness, the sun is still strong enough to nurture skin cancers. Wear protection!!!
The wind direction will change quickly on Monday for more seasonal weather. HOT and HUMID.
Another short cold snap possible later this month
How to plan a party at my house
The neighbors daughter, who is home on vacation from the university asked if she could have a coke and some ice to entertain her friends. I agreed.
Then the next request, something to put into the coke.
Well young lady, if I'm paying for this party, then you might as well move over here to cut down on delivery travel.
Popcorn, potato chips, peanuts, soda....
Her aunt brought over home made mushroom soup. The mushrooms are grown by another neighbor.
Pool tennis
The latest addition of a few dozen soft plastic balls to the pool have added a new dimension to my exercise routine.
A couple of tennis rackets with these balls and now you have pool tennis with all swimmers as targets.
Twenty minutes of pool warfare and my age starts showing: Time-out.
Tough times
A family stopped by with a request for a loan. He's a contractor who went into a partnership. The partner ran off with the money to pay the laborers. That has to effect a whole village of people. As sad as this story may seem, I don't have that sort of money to lend.
Not too long ago someone else came with loan papers wanting to borrow money 'to buy land.'
Shortly after declining that loan I discovered that their truck had been repossessed, and the money was to be paid to the finance company.
Body Painting
Tattoos have never been my thing. Sure many are definitely fine art. But those canvases are only temporary,they tend to die and are burned and buried.
A large percentage of tattoos adorning Thai's are of religious and spiritual significance. Some of these ink drawings are even intended to ward off harm (including bullets) from that person.
Time to pop some extra vitamins. Those cold northeasterly winds are having a conference in my chest.
The cool weather is ideal for catching up on gardening.
Don't be fooled by the coolness, the sun is still strong enough to nurture skin cancers. Wear protection!!!
The wind direction will change quickly on Monday for more seasonal weather. HOT and HUMID.
Another short cold snap possible later this month
How to plan a party at my house
The neighbors daughter, who is home on vacation from the university asked if she could have a coke and some ice to entertain her friends. I agreed.
Then the next request, something to put into the coke.
Well young lady, if I'm paying for this party, then you might as well move over here to cut down on delivery travel.
Popcorn, potato chips, peanuts, soda....
Her aunt brought over home made mushroom soup. The mushrooms are grown by another neighbor.
Pool tennis
The latest addition of a few dozen soft plastic balls to the pool have added a new dimension to my exercise routine.
A couple of tennis rackets with these balls and now you have pool tennis with all swimmers as targets.
Twenty minutes of pool warfare and my age starts showing: Time-out.
Tough times
A family stopped by with a request for a loan. He's a contractor who went into a partnership. The partner ran off with the money to pay the laborers. That has to effect a whole village of people. As sad as this story may seem, I don't have that sort of money to lend.
Not too long ago someone else came with loan papers wanting to borrow money 'to buy land.'
Shortly after declining that loan I discovered that their truck had been repossessed, and the money was to be paid to the finance company.
The frequency of requests seems to be increasing.
Body Painting
Tattoos have never been my thing. Sure many are definitely fine art. But those canvases are only temporary,they tend to die and are burned and buried.
A large percentage of tattoos adorning Thai's are of religious and spiritual significance. Some of these ink drawings are even intended to ward off harm (including bullets) from that person.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Point of view
ASEAN Summit April 10 - 12 has been moved from Phuket to Pattaya due to lack of available accommodations in Phuket.
March 25 Hot night under a tin roof.
As I See it: Might not be the ideal place to spend this years Songkran vacation. Customarily one can expect major clean-up campaigns beforehand. Obviously there'll be an enormous increase of security personnelGermany's GEZ broadcast collection office may send out collection agents to collect on overdue bills from Friedrich Schiller and Adam Ries. Schiller is a 18th century poet. Ries is a 16th century mathematician. Reuters
As I See it: Public Bureaucracy at it's finest.The Weather
As I see it: Today - hot humid, 75% Thunderstorms, cool night (15-17).
Extended forecast: HOT and HUMID.
March 25 Hot night under a tin roof.
Chiang Khrua Regional Sport Day
Just received a note advising of a regional Sport Day to be held tomorrow (Saturday) in Chiang Khrua.
The all day event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
Chiang Khrua is approximately 15 k.m. north of Sakon Nakhon on highway 22 in the direction of Nakhon Phanom.
Even though hailed as Sport Day, the event is not limited to sport activities.
It is a celebration of family, friends and community uniquely Thai.
Related Post: Slow down on Highway 22 near Chiang Khrua
The all day event is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.
Chiang Khrua is approximately 15 k.m. north of Sakon Nakhon on highway 22 in the direction of Nakhon Phanom.
Even though hailed as Sport Day, the event is not limited to sport activities.
It is a celebration of family, friends and community uniquely Thai.
Related Post: Slow down on Highway 22 near Chiang Khrua
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Minor Glitches in Paradise
Live like Heaven is on Earth
Not so beautiful Thailand
The building construction crew in the neighborhood decided to save money in disposing of their waste, so they dump it into a vacant lot. Recent strong winds distributed lighter materials throughout the neighborhood.
Foreign Flag waving may be offensive
Tony, who has a restaurant and bar along the highway recently had a social visit from local constables. They noted that a recent storm had dragged the Thai flag to the ground. Tony quickly rectified that situation. Then he was advised that flying a foreign flag on a major highway is not allowed, it is offensive. I don't know if this is a law or just an opinion.
I'm not big on flag waving these days. My suggestion fly no flags. Flags are not meant to advertise. During special events, government agencies adorn highways with plenty flags.
Imaginative attention getters to promote a business are better suited.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Flashback
I just transferred photographs from the year 2002 into new software.
During the transfer each picture flashed for a second on the screen.
During the transfer each picture flashed for a second on the screen.
Almost 3,000 photos. Talk about time travel.
2002 My living room in Seattle. A good indicator of my special interests.
Command central today.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Read online
Thai Visa Bar Codes in Passports 'Coming Soon'
http://phuketwan.com/
Thai Lao train service at Nong Kai
Nakhon Phanom Bridge
Bangkok Post
More about Thai Lao Bridge at Nakhon Phanom
VOA News
Monday, March 9, 2009
Esarn Water-Slide Mekong River Trip
What do you do when school's out and temperatures are soaring?
You grab a few buckets and head to the river with your friends.
These youngsters labored for hours carrying water up the hill creating hours of slimy fun.
You grab a few buckets and head to the river with your friends.
These youngsters labored for hours carrying water up the hill creating hours of slimy fun.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Phu Phan Rajanivet Palace
I first had the opportunity to visit the grounds of the Phu Phan Rajanivet Palace during the Songkran period of 2002.
Tours of the grounds must be pre- arranged.
Tours of the grounds must be pre- arranged.
Unfortunately we were restricted from entering the grounds of the royal household, presumably because they were occupied.
A once in a lifetime opportunity was an invitation to a Royal Party and Fashion Show, November 11, 2003.
People attending included members of the royal family, politicians, diplomats, and Sakon Nakhon residents.
At the conclusion of the fashion show, televised nationwide, locals mingled with Thai fashion models and stars.
Cameras have been forbidden to similar events in subsequent years.
A once in a lifetime opportunity was an invitation to a Royal Party and Fashion Show, November 11, 2003.
People attending included members of the royal family, politicians, diplomats, and Sakon Nakhon residents.
At the conclusion of the fashion show, televised nationwide, locals mingled with Thai fashion models and stars.
Cameras have been forbidden to similar events in subsequent years.
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