kirkieb

Hey Kevvy sent a email to your email account. Not at the Village tomorrow due to Songkran commitments in Town so hope to catch up with you in the not too distant Future.

Kirky

Like the idea Tananthai of that mower checked one out at the shops yesterday but they advised me its great for tall grass but not so great for maintaining lawn. Either way thanks for the advise.

Kirky

yeah we have given the ride on idea away, will stick to a lawnmower. The kids already have many jobs to and are responsible for the houses they live in, They all have many jobs daily and its because they start their day at 4.30 am with some not getting home til 6pm its a massively big day. They all sweep and do all the floors every day, the toilet gets roistered daily and then they have their rooms checked daily and cleaning of their school uniform after school and then dishes after dinner so they certainly do a lot more work than most western kids I know. I'm amased at how much they do.

Im happy to mow the lawn for them with the kids sweeping, and removing the waste of all pruning s I do as I go.

There are so many projects on what to train the kids in future prospects and doing gardens is a great idea, will keep an eye on the ones showing some interest

Thanks Mr

Have bought a Brush cutter myself already for them and been using it there all week but large areas need a lawnmower and the problem is there is so much crap for sale here and in 6 mths time we get the same problem, I personally have had Hondas in Australia and the damn things just keep going and going with an oil change an new air filter and spark plu are about all they ever need so Im going for Honda, the biggest size we can afford.

Kirky

Latest update is both mowers have been inspected at workshops in Pattaya and today it became apparent that both mowers are not interchangeable so that option is gone, the parts needed are very expensive to replace on such old engines and a body for the old Honda is 5000 baht new or 3000 Old so after much consideration am now looking at buying a new Honda Lawnmower. We have been offered a Discounted price from a Supplier on Pattaya Nua of 14000 Baht and have already had two donations totaling 3500 Baht.

Anyone wanting to donate please contact me as soon as possible as the grass is just going to explode with all this rain and we need this mower now.

Kindest regards

Kirky

Hi Kevvy sorry for not responding earlier but am having a bit of trouble finding too many business s open that can fix the mowers to give me a price. I checked out a new Honda and its about 15000 baht so am looking at trying to raise the money myself and start fresh with a mower that I know they will get many years out of.. In the mean time as soon as I find a place open and willing to give me a quote will let you know mate.

Kirky

Thanks for great advise so far keep it up you never know we may just get a nice looking area for a bunch of kids that really just want to be loved. Oh and somewhere to kick a footie would be nice to.

Alright an update after some very good advise from weegee, am going to attempt to try and make one out of the two bad lawnmowers but may still need a honda shell with wheels as have one honda motor but shell is completely shattered. The engine is too small for the job but will suffice to get started.

Anyone have an old Honda shell with good wheels?

http://www.fr-ray.org/ Just in case there are more sceptical people that look for bad and cant see the good Im trying to do I invite you to come and have a look at the kids Village. Its open every day The Village is Near the Polo Club or the Big Chinese Temple about two minutes from the Lake. This is a genuine Community spirited plee for help nothing more. If your interested in helping these kids then please feel free to send me a message but if your someone who has tall poppy syndrome keep your negative attitude to yourself these kids have had it bad enough without more of that stuff in their lives.

Tanithai to respond to what seems like sarcasm please understand that I never asked for a ride on I said I was going to fund raise myself for one in the future (personally from friends in Australia). The kids at the orphanage have a gravel area used to play soccer and every kid has massive sores from grazing their legs. Father Ray was successful late last year in getting a donation for grass to stop the kids getting hurt but due to lack of water or the shear cost to water such a big area we have been waiting for the wet season to start so the grass gets a chance to establish. Im just thinking ahead for the mowing of a small soccer field to give these kids something most people take for granted.

Thanks for replies, the Village is near Lake Maprachan in Nongplalai, In Chonburi It has ten houses at the moment they have over 50 kids. The property has had so many great people helping over the years but maintenance on the grounds and the buildings is difficult. So far a ride on mower is a dream and I will be using a push mower of over 10 Rai of land and without complaint I boughjt a whipper snipper myself but the job is too big for that.

Have had a generous person already offer to see what they can do to fix the two push mowers and Im hoping to get the details of the engines today to assist that wonderful; person.

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Hi I'm a retired Aussie soldier living and volunteering as much time as possible with my wife, to father ray Foundations Children s Village. The kids are mostly orphans or from abused backgrounds and some have seen things we don't dream about. I'm passionate about these kids but since working around the village making Tyre swings and rope ladders I've realized the gardens are in sever need of some serious maintenance.. Having been forced to live on my army pension I don't have a big supply of money and have found I'm trying to do too much with too little. I'm in desperate need of someone who is willing to repair two very old and badly treated push mowers for me to make a start. I then endeavor to raise money for a ride-on -Mower for the Village in the future and some serious garden tools but for now would be happy if anyone can help me out with repairing these old lawnmowers.

Have just applied to take over the Garden maintenance as a volunteer as some of the land has hidden dangers that I just could not forgive myself if the kids were injured now I know.

All help is greatly appreciated and Father Ray looks after over 850 kids of Thailand and struggle to fund every new idea or machine repair. They have offered to help in all fairness but if I can get some community spirited type people to give me a hand or provide me with some equipment or whatever I would be so grateful and I know the kids would be very excited.

Kindest regards

Brad Kirkwood

Hey mate fellow aussie and have to tell you Your Thai bike lce wont be accepted in Oz

Have recently bought from Australia my male and female Border Collies. One is huge as far as Borders go and was originally the runt of the litter, he is now 32 kgs both his parents in Oz where much smaller. My girl is from a working farm litter and is 4 and a half and never had pups, we are hoping they will both be able to breed on the next cycle. Time will tell. We just came to visit the Wife s folks in Isaan and the dogs are a massive hit here with the tricks and ball playing for the local kids.

The kids come from miles and all we here in the streets is the dogs names being called.

My dogs have got a much better life here than they did in Australia.

Where can I find a tv channel that has aussie cricket

Brad

Am confused, pls excuse my ignorance, but is it true that in Pattaya you only need to visit the immigartion office before 90 days expire but in other locations you need to leave the country every 90 days. Am relocating to Pattaya next week so any help would be appreciated, Kindest regards

Brad

Hi all, finally arriving back in Pattaya on Mon possibly Tues 11 Dec. Have a 12 month partner visa and wondering when I arrive should I as soon as possible report to Immigration or do you wait til end of 90 days? Secondly what is the TM card and where do I get it.

Brad

Hey Chris

Think thats great advise. Wife is over there now so was really looking for something to sink her teeth into until I get over there but I think its not worth it and will do as you say and get there first and work on looking for somewhere. If you all had advise where is a good area with maybe some fitness access and dog friendly places where are some better places to live within the Muang of Udon Thani. Have some friends on the outskirts 20 minutes out of town and they seem happy enough. Nothing fancy simple guy looking to find somewhere nice and quiet but accessable

Thanks will look at it as we speak, maybe a beer or three Carl in time thanks for help

Thanks I keep doing that also but they either dont respond to emails or property is long gone well before the listing is removed. But thanks for help

Brad

Am currently in the process of relocating from Australia to Udon Thani. Have been and seen the place and my wife and I love it.. We are seeking a rental house up to 15000 Baht per month where our dogs are allowed. Im retired soldeir so have a good pension for life and want a quality of life not found in Australia anymore.

My wife is back in Thailand doing a recce and will be up in Udon in the next week or so after visiting the rellies in Kalasin. Anyone know of any nice places coming on to the market preferably not in the centre of town but surrounding areas of Udon.

Kindest regards

Kirkie

in udon thani for f the first nrl state of origin game to be played wed 23 may where can we watch it

Am in Udon Thani looking to replace my prescription glasses and there are many optometrists but can anyone recommend a good and fast service that is not waiting for the farang to arrive to rip me off

Any ideas anybody

So much more good advise has come out on this post. Have seen first hand the issues you all speak of with the wife ruling the roost and wanting to live in close proximity etc to family. In this case my Mum in law has told us to stay in Australia as she believes we have a better life here. Wife isnt convinved now moving back there is a great idea so we in limbo . Maybe its nerves, maybe its concern at the many Thai women who throw themselves at men , married or not. We will be in Udon and various locations in Isaan in May and hopefully she can feel the need to live carefree again. Will keep you posted but If i get a vote I will be moving back there soon.

Have just found out after spending more money than I thought I had that Thai women believe that a man is supposed to provide and they are meant to take what they can get