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21st century make a Magnesium supplement, that is pretty good value for money. You are probably aware of what Magnesium does in the body. Easy to google it or PM me if you're not sure. Start off with 500 mg a day and gradually build up the dose to 2000 mg.. Check on the effects on yourself as you go. Some practitioners say that starting with 5000 mg is fine. I don't subscribe to this high an intake straight away.

I was always under the impression that the Thais would swallow just about anything that was sent their way by authoritative figures. Perhaps they are more enlightened in recent times. With the vaxxes, word on the horrific jab injuries has gradually gotten around. 'Heard it through the grapevine'. Who sang that? It's made the people very hesitant.. Think that because virtually everyone can read it for themselves through their phones, is also a big factor. We must all brace ourselves for the next big frightener. I think something in the order of Aliens landing on the White House lawn and and taking Pres' Biden and Vice Pres Kamala hostage. Hillary then takes control to restore the natural order of world events.. With the US in the driving seat naturally. Buddha help us all!!

Not quite GT. This market is always on the 4th of each month; just the 4th. Then we have the Thursday market, which is on every Thursday. Phibun Rak market is also on a Thursday. That's 1bout 15kn from us. Non Mek is on a Wednesday, and Phen (Pen, Penn) is - or used to be - on a Monday. The same traders go around each one in turn. The family opposite us - Poom's Mum and Dad - do the market circuit; selling clothes. There is a smaller market on the 2022, about 5km from us. It was quite big when it started up, but has dwindled down to about 30 stalls now. Also the permanent market at the river. Mostly fruit and fish, although snakes, turtles, rats and other similar delicacies are sometimes on show..

Owl Log - 08-0-2022 - Sunday afternoon Number four market arrived on the 4th of the month; as it does. Not been there for many months. Lovely day for a wander round a big market. Splashed out on a new pair of shoes; well two pairs. A tad expensive at 50 baht a pair. I asked for three pairs for 120 baht. But he wouldn't budge. The next day I found my old black ones in the rubbish bin outside. Rescued them; and now I've still got three pairs. Next stop was the plant section. Mrs Owl bought two plants, that I was promptly given to look after. Took them to the farm, watered them, and hung them up ready for Mrs Owl to plant them. Still there after four days. vid 4market00.mp4 We walked to the clothes section. Didn't get anything there. Looking for a UKraine footy shirt; no luck. Russians had got there early and bought them all up as collector's items. vid 4market01.mp4 Then onto the pet section. vid 4market02.mp4 Mildred bought some koi carp for her pond. Picked out 10 little ones. She let them go that afternoon. I don't reckon she will see them for a couple of weeks. Look forward to that day when the first one comes up for a nibble at the fish food. Back in England in the 50s and 60s millions of families had a budgie in a small cage in the front room. I recall my aunt France and her hubbie had one in their Bow (east London) house. He taught it to talk. Mostly swear words. The would let it out to fly around the room every day. I went to visit them one time. Arthur was visibly upset. Aunt France said that she had opened the rear window and Arthur hadn't noticed. That was the last they saw of the budgie. As for the pet stand. They had hamsters and rabbits and mice and a couple of hedgehogs. But once Mildred had seen the budgies it was hand in the pocket time. A cage and 4 birds; 1100 baht. Hung them up as high as possible to keep them safe from the cats. Also had to steady the brolly. I'm looking for a much bigger area for them. Not quite an avery; but something substantial. I told my brother about the birds and he told me they breed them for food in Oz. The Abboez reckon them to be a delicacy. Can't believe that. Think he was having a jest. Put the 3 inch water pump into the shop over a week ago. They haven't fixed it and I plan to pick it up this afternoon. Can get a new one on Lazada for 2,400 baht. Chinese or Russian made no doubt. I mean; why get a Japanese one for 8k, or a US built for 15k, that will last for 10 years? A Formosan one gives ya 2/3 good years Then can get a trade-in saucepan or broom when it conks out. Times have changed. It's a throw-a-way world now-a-days; even in Thailand. The repair shop is just across the river. The huge abandoned eating area, is being demolished. By salvage and recycle entrepreneurs no doubt. I'm sure they will be visiting the villages soon. Booty for sale in their pick-ups. Now! What do I need? Across the bridge - that's downstream - It's virtually impassable. That weed looks interesting. I might get some for the ponds when I go there this afternoon for the pump. At the farm, life goes on as usual. Feeding the fish every day. And chucking the fallen fruit and other vegetable matter. Mrs Owl persuaded (told) me to throw it onto the paddy. Rather than the euca areas. I make her right there. Lot's of wisdom around. Didn't leave the sacks there of course. At the Buddha, things are looking up. How high will it go? Mildred's art has taken a mysterious, even surreal turn. Love the new themes! Can't say I understand it all. But that's the point of art I guess. In the mind of the artist. Still no offer to auction the paintings from Sotheby. www.mildredart.com The Ban Dung hospital were visiting the village in the week. Asking (persuading) the villagers if they wanted the jab. "It's free!" They asked Mrs Owl's mum. She declined. The group of 6/7 gave us a miss and went down-village. The Mrs told me 30/40 of the 200 adults have said 'no'. Matt le Tissier is in trouble again. This time over the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Can't go against the official news. Matt. Wot's up wid you? That's your MBE kaput. Footy round up. Sutton and Millwall miss out on the play-offs. Chelsea and Pool both draw at home; when they were expected to have won. Out with the managers; I say!!! Orient lost their last home game of the season. Bees sting the Saints and the Seagulls s### all over poor United. Don't ya just feel for them? Fulham seemed to be still intoxicated after their celebrations, and got whacked. The Owls lost the first leg of their play-off against Sunderland. Irons out of Europe. Never mind; it's only a game. Mrs Owl, get me that flagon of mushroom wine from the cupboard please. A drop of rain last night. Much better at the beginning of May than the last couple of years. Last year, ponds six and seven were both as dry as a sheep-shearer's throat. If we can get a decent year's rain I'll consider rearing pla nin again. Or! Even revert to my original plan of rearing kois to send to Europe. Mildred still has 10 days holiday before returning to her new school. Can't say I'm looking forward to the day. My only friend will be leaving me for 5 days a week. That's a real selfish view I know (another sip of wine). When I put it to Mildred that she will be gone every day, her reply was that I had Poo (the cat) as friend. Another sip of wine. Only one thing left to say; bye y'all.

Seems daft to me that the team finishing 3rd has the same chance as the team finishing 6th.. What I'd like to see is the bottom club automatically replaced by the Champ' top dog. The Second place play the second from bottom and the third place play the third from bottom. Could even be the 4th and 4th from bottom.

Went to Number four' market yesterday. Very interesting. Bought some birds. Mildred bought fish. Mrs Owl bought some plants. Kitted myself out with new footwear. 50 baht a pair. Looks like Mildred approves.

Bournemouth nailed it and will join Fulham next season. Six clubs; Huddersfield Luton Forest Millwall Boro Sheff United all in with a shout of EPL status. But only one of them will taste 'glory'.

What a game tonight! Bournemouth v Forest. Home team need to win to ensure promotion alongside Fulham. A draw, or Forest win, and it goes to the wire this Saturday.

I've had this position before. Grew an avo' for two years, but it stuttered between years 1 and 2. Mrs Owl dug it up and chucked it out so she could plant a mango tree in its place. I ask ya? Only last week she told me that the mangoes from that particular tree are not nice. Sort of warped justice that. I'll get a snap of it today. I'll take the challenge Mr CL. I've got a secret weapon.

Fulham; 7-0 against a decent team (Luton) last evening. Are they worth a tickle for EPL top 4 next season? Leeds have a tough run in. Hope they can find something that they had last year. and has gone missing this season.

Took this pic of the farm avocado this evening. It's 18 months in the ground and is 1 inch thick at the base. It was a bit dark so enhanced the image a little.

Dear me. Just had a close look at the EPL table. Leeds are in a spot of bother. 16 Burnley 34 points - 15 GD 17 Leeds 34 points - 34 GD 18 Everton 33 Points - 20 GD Terrible goal difference. The other two are gone I reckon.

What is my secret? Dear me. They only get sun up to about 11/11-30. Water them every day. But the soil they are in is about 50/50 worm casts and just ordinary stuff. That could be it. The one at the farm is 18 months old and is also doing well. I'll get a pic in the week. Someone told Mildred that potted avoes start giving fruit after 8 years or so. The one at the farm looks good. If I ever get fruit I'll be thrilled. I like to care for them; fruit or not.

Indeed. I fancied both these to get promoted, but they let Wigan race away early season. Left themselves too much ground to make up. Even the winner has a toughie against MK Dons, who I think will make it through to Wembley.

I agree about being in a different league. The EPL is one of the most un-competitive leagues there is. Not as bad as the SPL when the last club outside Glasgow to in was Sir Alex's chargers 36 years ago. But only a handful of clubs have won the EPL since its inception: United Liverpool Chelsea Man City Arsenal Blackburn Leicester Just to illustrate the point.; a look down the four football divisions to see what clubs are averaging two points a game. Wigan managed to do that with 92 points from 46 games. And Fulham could get 93 points if they win their last two games. But that's it. The top three are all averaging 2 points or more a game. That's not to say it's not exciting at the very top; Even with Chelsea falling away badly and turning it into a two horse race. But Andy - and myself also - we have to content ourselves with an also-ran spot. For half the clubs, avoiding the drop is on their minds at season start Is there a club next season that could do a Leicester? One of the promoted clubs perhaps. Not likely that but that just my opinion.. What about Newcastle, or one of the north London clubs? A chopped up, and put back together United., Not for a while I think. But if we

Owl Log -01-05-2022 - Sunday mid day The avocadoes will soon be as tall as Mildred. Have to find some suitable pots for them. In Ban Dung; the wall around the Police Compound is finished. Fine paint job. Even the kerb-stones get a lick. That's sorted out. Where's the next frontier? That big stone took a fair bit breaking up. Mildred wanted to have a go at it. vid breakbigstone.mp4 There we go. Ready for the wheelbarrow and dips in the road. Buddha build is doing OK. They came with an envelope in the week. We donated a few baht. Very pretty house just along from us. Like the natural look. Mildred spotted an unusual cloud on Monday/Tuesday last. It just looks so strange. Almost like an explosion a long way off. Haven't heard anything unusual happening in Non Han district. Plenty of fires; burning off the stubble. Sometimes the trees get too close. New house planned next door to Mrs Owl's sister, right at the front of the village. 60 lorry loads should do it. It's mango time. The Misses did a bit of picking last evening. Have to say that they look a bit under-ripe to me. But!!?? What do I know. Mildred's latest painting. She called it 'angry lady'. www.mildredart.com England ahoy! That Liz Truss certainly knows how to stir the blood. Gave a rousing speech at the Mansion House a few days ago. Nearly had me saluting and wanting to sing an anthem or two. And that other lady - what's her name now - oh yes Angenla Rayner, was doing her best to make poor Boris stutter, splutter and fluster by showing her shapely thighs as he was speaking. Drop of rain a couple of days ago. It was only a drop though. But welcome all the same. Put the 3 inch pump into the service shop last Monday. Might pop down there today. Either they are waiting for a part, or they have lost the phone number I gave them. Did I write Mrs Owl's number down right? Footy round-up. Leeds met their match yesterday. Puts things into perspective; 0-4. The Owls into the play-off to get back where they belong. Fulham up but not yet crowned champs. Orient win away; too late to put a nice face on their wretched season. Irons came a cropper against the Germans at home on Thursday. Don't look good for them. Mrs Owl made me a cup of Rosy in the week without me having to whistle for it. Must be something afoot. Ordered Mildred two packs of painting pads yesterday. She is enthusiastic and that's all I need to know. Plan to pump out number five pond this week. All the Mekongs are destined for number 4. The carp into pond six and we'll share out the eaters with the helpers. Only one thing left to say; bye y'all.

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Come now Mildred. Get off that phone and get ready to go. Now what I'd like you to do is help me reverse the pick-up out of the drive. Take this stick, and stand there (pointing). And as I reverse out, and you see a car or lorry or motor cycle coming along, whack the back with the stick. That way there will not be an accident. Your mother usually does it, but she's in town, and we have to go pick her up. And while we are there we'll get to the dentist to check those teeth of yours. You did clean them dear as I said? Mildred nodded. Good! We have to hurry as the dentist closes at 4. I started to reverse out and immediately Mildred whacked the backt. I stopped and looked in the mirror to see a guy ride by on a cycle a few moments later. Good girl I thought to myself. I moved back a bit and again there was a whack. I stopped and waited a minute. A dog wandered past. Again I moved back, no more than a foot, and again; another whack. This happened a few times. Then, after a particularly hard whack, Mildred shouted out. 'Dad, the stick has broken. I walked into the garden to get a new stick. Found a nice stout one and handed it over. 'Right now dear, let's get going. Time is against us now.' 'Dad I have to go to the loo.' Off she went and returned 10 minutes later. To cut a long story short, it took 20 minutes to leave the drive. We got to town and met an angry wife. 'Too late for the dentist now. What kept you?' I was a little stuck for words, but Mildred chipped in to save me; 'terrible traffic Mum; just terrible.'

I hope it keeps up there for the rest of the year. Get a cut every 3 weeks. IMO, unless the fighting and sanctions end soon, the price of virtually everything in Europe will rise. There will be a knock-on effect in SE Asia. So; although I want the war to end, my selfish view is that the nut price will stay high; and could go higher.

Agree with you there Will. But millions of people lapped it all up. Checked on the price of palm oil nuts this afternoon: 9-50 a kilo.

Watched both parts. Sad.

Thanks for that news Garry. I'll get a call made and report back. Anything over six baht a kilo is good business. Who knows what the future holds. There are analysts predicting diesel prices doubling in Europe. Reckon there will be a knock on effect over here if that's the case. Most diesel engines can run quite happily on 100% palm oil over here. Not so in cooler countries, where they need an additive or require a pre-warm.. Checked on the price of Nitrogen fertilizer today in Ban Dung: 15-15-15 1300 baht for 50kg. 46-0-0 1600 baht. Unbelievable price hikes. Could get 46-0-0 for under 700 baht a sack just a couple of months ago. Also fish food has jumped up from 320 baht (20kg) a sack to 370. The other feeds must have also risen; chicken, pigs etc.

There was a time when I looked forward to the parades and festivals. Girls marching, stuffed horses and ear-shattering music.. Now I'm content to visit, tend the farm, and watch Mildred grow o a lovely, kind young lady.

Saw someone wearing a Villa shirt a couple of years ago. See plenty of Barcelona shirts. I bough a few some years back. AC Milan, Man City, Spurs, Italian national team and a small (kid's size) Liverpool shirt, (which I gave away shortly afterwards). All just 99 baht apiece. The stall had literally hundreds on sale.

It's a lotta dosh. Plus I'd have to get there. Are they the two biggest supported EPL ckubs in Thailand? Reckon they could be. But there ls Chelsea and Leicester. Out of all the EPL and Champ's clubs, there are only a few that I haven't seen play at their present home. WHU, and Arsenal are two. But I also never went to Hull or Posh or St Marys. Did go to The Dell a couple of times though. Can't remember about Bournemouth also. And Wigan. Was at Goodison a few years back and went to see them play Burnley on Easter Monday. Back then, clubs played each other twice over Easter. Two days earlier they had beaten The Clarets away 1-2. Result at home 1-3,. but what a crowd; over 73,000.