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http://www.phuketgazette.net/facebook-news/62972

Hard to believe something like this would happen in a small community in my home province!

Why? Aren't you aware of the high rate of suicide amongst aboriginal teens? This community has the highest suicide rate in the province and a major problem with domestic abuse. It's 100% Dene and everyone has a gun or two.

BTW 4 dead and 7 injured.

Perhaps I should have said I am "saddened", instead of saying it is hard to believe. I am actually well-aware of the problems in these communities (having had family members and friends who have taught and volunteered in many of the isolated areas), and having worked in Saskatchewan myself (in health care) for numerous years. Tragic, nonetheless.

Hard to believe something like this would happen in a small community in my home province!

I had to have 3 root canals done in Canada, due to dental trauma from a car accident. two of the teeth were not structurally compromised. The third had cracks from the impact, so I opted to crown that one. This was 25 years ago, and all is well.

if you are taking the time to read this thread, please read through the entire thread! I took time from my day today to go and donate. There was an overwhelming response. They do not need anymore at this time. I still hope Lucy goes well, but at the moment there's nothing more we can do

UPDATE: I have just returned from the Red Cross. The place was full, and it seems they have had an amazing response. I was turned away, as they have had sufficient donations for Lucy! thank you to all the kind souls who were able to donate! I will continue to follow, and will donate in the future if the need arises again.

I am leaving shortly for the provincial Red Cross to donate. I am A-, but I'm not certain I will be eligible, as I am at the tail end of a cold. If not, I will try again in a couple of days. I will post any helpful information I discover once I return.

I am leaving shortly for the provincial Red Cross to donate. I am not certain I will be eligible, as I am at the tail end of a cold. If not, I will try again in a couple of days. I will post any helpful information I discover once I return.

Does anyone know if donations can be done at Red Cross? I have A- blood, and have an appointment near Wororot this morning. It looks like there is a Red Cross near Warorot by the river?

I did an online "chat" with Samsung, and they advised doing a factory reset. After doing it, the phone was completely unusable, which was when I took it in to the repair shop prior to coming to Thailand. It was unfortunate that I had no time to take it back to the place that "fixed" it.

I just arrived yesterday, and am staying fairly close to Pantip Plaza. My cell phone crapped out the day before I left to come here, and I took it in to get "fixed". They obviously didn't fix it properly....it is limping along, and I am getting all sorts of error messages (google search/google play store not working). Is someone able to recommend a place I can take it in to address all these software issues? I am using a Samsung Galaxy S3, and do not have a vehicle. Thanks in advance.

Used Skype unlimited world last year for 4 months in Chiang Mai to call home to Canada. Worked like a dream from my PC, but call quality was spotty from my smartphone.

For some of my arthroscopies, I didn't require crutches either, but for a few of them (depending how much trimming and cleaning the surgeon had to do), I used crutches for a day or two at most. Main thing post-op is to keep your leg elevated, and ice it frequently for the first 24 hours. I usually didn't need anything more for pain than extra-strength acetaminophen, and for some, I didn't need anything at all. Physio is typically straightforward, and might not even require a gym facility. Quite often, the list of exercises they give you can be done right at home, with very simple equipment.

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Have you ever had knee arthroscopy before? Depending on what they need to do during the scope, your recovery might be far easier and quicker than you are anticipating. I have had numerous arthroscopies done on both knees, and have never needed to use crutches for more than a day or two after. If of course, you are having more extensive surgery, I can definitely appreciate your concern (I have spent a little over two years of my life on crutches!)

You shouldn't have any problem at all finding a unit in a condo that suits your needs, and falls within the budget you have mentioned.I have been here in Chiang Mai since Jan.30, and have stayed in a couple of different condos with a pool and fitness centre. Different areas have different things to offer. I like both the Nimman area and the Night Bazaar area, but I'm sure I would enjoy any area near the Old City. Transport is inexpensive here.

You can have many things delivered right to your door here, including groceries, fresh-baked bread, and restaurant food.

-Tops Market: Register for their on-line shopping, and they will deliver groceries, alcohol, and various household items to your door for free, as long as the order is at least 1000 baht. The only problem is that their on-line shopping does not offer much variety of fresh food and dairy.

-Tesco Lotus: Also offers online shopping, and has refrigerated delivery trucks (so much better selection available). They charge a flat fee for delivery (I believe it is 60 baht) so it really doesn't matter how much or how little you order.

-Food Panda: A restaurant delivery service (there are others as well). Again, you register with their site on-line (it can be a bit tricky using their site the very first time, but much easier afterward). They have menus and prices (and, in many cases, photos) for a vast number of restaurants in the city, and will deliver to your door for a flat fee of 40 baht with a minimum order of 150 baht. I have found them to be very reliable.

-Fresh baked bread: I order bread, fresh homemade peanut butter, hummus, bruschetta, and various other delicious items from a place called Chiang Mai Bread. they offer free delivery for orders over 100 baht. They have a FB page, and I order by sending them messages on FB.

ALL of the places I've mentioned allow you to pay in cash at time of delivery.

I hope this helps! Best of luck with your surgery!

Glad things seemed to have worked out for you! If anyone is wondering about JE (Japanese Encephalitis) vaccine, we had ours done here in Chiang Mai at CM Mediclinic a few days after we arrived. Single dose IMOJEV, no booster required for 5 years, and at a fraction of the cost (850 baht each) of having it done at home prior to coming.

Crap....was hoping it was as unpredictable as home. Wishful thinking for a surprise downpour!

Just curious how accurate the long-range forecasts TYPICALLY are here during the dry season. At home (mountainous region) we generally disregard anything beyond a day or two in advance, as weather patterns in the mountains are unpredictable (at best).

Sorry......neglected to include their website: http://www.cmmediclinic.com/

I can recommend CM Mediclinic. I was able to book appointments through their FB page for vaccinations. Prompt response time, nice clinic, friendly, English-speaking staff. I'm not sure what their access would be to specialists, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to contact them. Good luck!

https://www.facebook.com/CMMediclinic

Have reached a new "HIGH"!! PM10 level at Yupparaj Wittayalai School is 378 as of 7:00am. USA EPA AQI 235 (VERY UNHEALTHY)! Well on the way to reaching HAZARDOUS!!

Second photo was taken from the same angle this morning at approx. 11:40.

Someone on TA just described it as "a bit hazy, that's all"!

I agree.....scattered showers (even downpours) wouldn't bother me in the least. I just wouldn't want to be somewhere where its raining the majority of the day, every day.

Thanks for the opinions and links!