Swamp Thing

Thanks for the replies.

2600bht, (or thereabouts), sounds like a good deal.

I'm running W7 at the moment, and I'm not keen to change, on the 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' principle.

From your replies, if I stick to the major brands, I'm likely to get a good one.

I like the idea of the refillable tanks built into the machine.

I'll make a routine for printing to keep it working well.

I'll go to check them out soon.

Thanks again.

Does anybody have recommendations on which printer I should buy?

The requirements are print/copy/scan, no wi-fi or extra features needed.

Also, if anybody knows where I can buy any recommended printer in Pattaya, please let me know.

Sa Nam Mangkan Pong, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri.

Birds on Lake Map Phrachan.

(Does anybody know which birds they are?)

Lake Map Phrachan, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

More.

And more.

Bang Phra Reservoir, Si Racha District, Chonburi.

Is it necessary to lower the tone of the thread?

On my scooter I can feel the breeze on my balls.

But to each their own.

Endeavour, good name for a ship.

Lord Sandwich, not so much...

Did you make it to level 7 (?) as for reasons unknown to me, (maybe the rocks and lack of dirt?) the water is a very different color. much more blue. Also the nibbling fish are interesting as long as it doesn't bother you (didn't me).

Also, above 7 (rock climb) is another pool and waterfall, note my Grumpy Old Trumpy skank upon reaching there.

To avoid the crowds and have at least a bit of serenity at the very top, get on the trail at 7:30AM and head right up there.

Yes, I made it to level 7.

I also saw the extra pool and waterfall. All good.

I was intending to arrive at the trail at 7:30am, following your tip in another thread, but the best laid plans and all that...

This pic has a nice eerie glow.

Can anybody see the face in the middle of this formation? (No? That's worrying...).

This one brought to mind vegetation.

I enjoyed the trip to this cave. Well worth the walk up the steps...

The next day, I came back home and rested.

Really rested.

Out like a light rested.

The next morning, I was up bright and early and set off for Phra That Cave.

Looking back down the long and winding path..that leads to the cave. 600 metres of steps, apparently.

A guide was waiting at the entrance of the cave, to show visitors around by the light of a paraffin lamp.

The lamp brought back some memories of my younger days. Camping in a canvas tent, the hiss and slight roar of the lamp, the air tinged with paraffino, jumpers for goalposts, we were happy...

Anyway, Phra That Cave.

A relatively large cave, the guide told me it is 20 metres high at one point.

It has many interesting mineral formations.

Consistently enjoyable views from the path.

And so to level 7. The end of the trail. It was surprisingly crowded with many people scattered around on the ground, asleep. (!)

I was in the mood for a spot of lunch and a snooze myself, but first I had to go all the way back down and ride back to Kanchanaburi.

It was a very enjoyable walk. Memorable. Strenuous in parts, but well worth the effort.

This pool had swimmers on the way up, but I got this pic on the way down.

A particularly rooty section of the path. I remember this section for the sound of multiple cicadas and birdsong.

Fresh air, nobody around, I was like Bear Grylls. But without the camera crew. Or the support team.

I was tempted to eat a raw snake, but I'm not partial to snake.

This was a lovely spot to sit and cool down. It was starting to get hot up there.

Very nice.

I had originally intended to take a pic at each level of the falls and have this be my photo series, but I found the path itself to be interesting and worthy of pics.

Going up!

I very much enjoy walking in natural areas. This was ideal.

A well maintained path and handrail.

The second level, Wang Mut Cha.

I was enjoying this walk very much. Very scenic.

A view from a bridge.

Level 3, Pha Nam Tok.

Last week, I decided to take a trip over to Kanchanaburi. (From Pattaya).

I arrived in K. early evening and the next morning I rose early and set off up the 3199 to Erawan National Park.

A very relaxing route and a pleasant change from scooting around Pattaya.

My target for the day was to walk the path alongside the 7 levels of Erawan Falls. I realised that, in this season, the falls would be less than gushing, but I thought it would be a nice walk anyway. And it was.

The first level, Hlaikeunlung.

I've always found life interesting.

I found it interesting when I was young.

I found it interesting when I was not so young.

I find it interesting now.

I'm glad I was born.

Though this be skulduggery, yet there is method in 't.

I'll get my coat...

By the way that "Pretty" looks pretty hideous.

It looks like a bloke with a plastic model of a plumber's crack where the breasts should/shouldn't be.

Also Lawa Cave.

I've just found this section and thought i would add a pic.

Lawa Cave, Kanchanaburi.

I keep bees, but I only have 3 at the moment, hoping to catch some more this week.

Do you have one called Dave? I've lost one.

What's he look like?