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Sounds good! Must explore one of these days!

I'm out of Los at the moment, but will be back in time, and will be there with Jim and possibly a few more friends. Rooms needed for Jim and me, and will confirm more when/if.

Looking forward!

I would prefer the farm meet to be on the 26th or 27th, as I plan to attend the Tv anniversary party!

Was there again on Saturday. Franco has made it. Good food and friendly staff! Recommended!

20th of October will now also be the date for the TV 10 y anniversary party in Khon Kaen. Maybe change date to 27th for the farm meeting??

and where is the location?

I'm in for Mahasarakham, and 20th October sounds ok to me!

Land mines ? ! ? ! ? ! ?

I can only agree to what WF and AA1 has posted, as a host of the 3rd meeting. We are all probably able to rehost a meeting, but it will be interesting to explore other venues!

If you like to listen to some farang music which is not blasting in your ears, on the Ubon Trakarn road behind the airport is a place called Green Palms. Have a older guy playing Eagles, John Denvor and a mix of 70s and 80s music. The food is good, the beer is cold and it won't break the bank. Its not down town though. Another place is The View. Good music and the scenery is quiet pleasant too.

I've been to the Green Palm and the guy entertaining was good. However I found the food so so, and the toilets were worse than most places I've been to. Not a place high on my list exept for the music!

Edit: Haven't been to the View for a long time, so that's on my list of places to revisit!

Try Long Beach......you will get your knees up there

and without sand between your toes

Get the feeling with swing and rock

The food and drinks in Baan Khanitha are not worth the money! Been there, but will not go back!

I have bought lamb shanks from Makro, NZ produce, cooked in foil in the oven with slices of garlic, rosemary and a lump of butter, extremely delicious. Roast potatoes and vegetables as well.

I buy Aussie and NZ lamb from Makro regularly, and there's a reason why!

Where I come from it's called lamb or sheep. Lamb beeing young and expensive, and sheep being old and ..................well cheap!

Good hash in Sisaket. Some never came and some turned up unexpectedly.

Good after hash in the Cuckoo's Nest with tasty burritos and more cold beer, and Brian and his family were friendly hosts.

All in all a fun day in Sisaket, and I'm sure there'll be another run some time in the future, maybe once a year?

But is it Lamb? Judging by the size of the cut and joint I would say it was hogget. A lamb is a young sheep between the ages of 3-6 months of age when killed. A hogget is a young sheep aged between say 8 months and one year. A sheep between 1 year and two years old is called a two tooth. Thereafter, sheep when killed are called mutton. From seeing the size of the so called "lambs" meat on sale in Thailand I would say they are hoggets or two tooths. Lamb from NZ is extremely tender but lacks the meaty flavour of older stock. "Lamb" is used as a marketing tool to sell more older sheep meat. But then, if it tastes good who cares?

Dave you have got that a little wrong. Lamb is up to 1 year old, Hogget is over 1 year and Mutton is old Sheep and are also called Weathers in Oz. The older sheep often have a much stronger taste but can be a bit tough, the art is in the cooking. Sheep farmers in Oz can cook and old Leg of Mutton and have it as tender as Lamb. I'm sure what N'Joy are serving would be NZ or Oz Lamb from Makro and as i have eaten other dishes there i'm sure it would be good. She is a Very Good Cook and her Bloke is an Aussie.

I agree with you DJH77. Same goes for for us from up above!

But is it Lamb? Judging by the size of the cut and joint I would say it was hogget. A lamb is a young sheep between the ages of 3-6 months of age when killed. A hogget is a young sheep aged between say 8 months and one year. A sheep between 1 year and two years old is called a two tooth. Thereafter, sheep when killed are called mutton. From seeing the size of the so called "lambs" meat on sale in Thailand I would say they are hoggets or two tooths. Lamb from NZ is extremely tender but lacks the meaty flavour of older stock. "Lamb" is used as a marketing tool to sell more older sheep meat. But then, if it tastes good who cares?

Exactly - who cares! The roast lamb is tasty and needs no further analyzing..

Jim - I will be in Ubon on Friday and go to Sisaket from there. Give me a call and we can sort out a pick up.

Yes I know Ubon will be dry, but I think after 18.00. I will bring my own supply for later hours........

See you at the 'finish line' Trond, my crazy Viking Friend.

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Whot......me crazy?

Sounds great. I'll be there and will may bring a few more!

Not too many as I will be looking for a ride, as per normal. Jim

Jim - I will be in Ubon on Friday and go to Sisaket from there. Give me a call and we can sort out a pick up.

Trond as per phone call Sat 11 am. Up to you on the room front, if you want to take SS offer, one for me.

Think some bad news for you, Bell tells me a Buddha day Friday. Ubon may be dry. Jim

Yes I know Ubon will be dry, but I think after 18.00. I will bring my own supply for later hours........

Is Louie back running the NJoy or just frequenting the place. Havent seen him for years. Will try and catch up with him

Louie and his wife Eet owns the place, but it is run by Rattana and her staff.

Btw, I will be in Ubon on Friday if you wanna catch up.

Trond,

Due to Bhuddist Lent this week the school has thursday and friday off so we are back to the farm at Khemarat as of Wednesday arvo. We usually are only in Ubon Sun night to friday arvo. Let us know when you are in town next.

Carl

Will do Carl!

Is Louie back running the NJoy or just frequenting the place. Havent seen him for years. Will try and catch up with him

Louie and his wife Eet owns the place, but it is run by Rattana and her staff.

Btw, I will be in Ubon on Friday if you wanna catch up.

Brilliant!! Thanks for that memory Luke.

Just fill us in later.......

Does anyone have the address for N'Joy Pub?

Cheers

Basically, the western end of Palochai Road, on the right, about 100 metres before the sharp right turn through to the small market.

and Palochai rd is where you'll also find Tohsang Hotel and Ubon prison. N'joy is further in and other side.......

Sounds good in my ear!