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Thanks for the correction. As I say Bkk Brian, people see things differently. Where do you get the info' from about aspects of the referendum; western MSM maybe!? My forecast is that the voting regions will side themselves with Russia. The US - who along with the UK - is the driver of NATO initiatives, will face a dilemma. What to do? If Ukraine starts firing missiles and rockets into the new Russian areas; this could lead to WW111. Thailand bosses are probably as aware of the facts as anyone. Hence their stance. It has nothing to do with me taking sides - or you for that matter - it is looking at what is really happening, and trying to make sense of it all.

Perhaps I look at things differently to many. And maybe yourself Rudi49jr. At the moment there is a referendum going on in The Donbass regions. I take it, that the voting will result in an overwhelming wish to align with Russia. If that is the case, then - and I don't know when - Russia will pronounce the areas that voted to be with Russia; Russian. Then; any attack on those areas will - say the Russians - be an attack on Russia. Then war will break out. At the moment it is deemed a 'Special Operation' or, as some in the MSM say, a conflict. In anticipation of all this coming to pass, I believe Russia is getting prepared for what lay ahead. I have no crystal ball, and I take no sides. Although I did have a Russian g/f many moons ago. I simply try to fathom - given the historical truths, and facts as they are here and now - what is likely to happen. What I see is there for anyone to see. However; we might see the same things, but the light illuminates differently for some. IMO, Thailand is right to snuggle up to the Russians and Chinese. Their long-term economic future may depend on making the correct decision as of now.

Could be. It was a time, long ago, when 'popular' musicians had a loud and piercing voice. The only big name I hear speaking out right now is 'Right said Fred'.

Don't think the conflict is going against the Ruskies. I don't hold too much belief in CNN or BBC to tell the truth. The biggest problem I can see is if the Russians come in their millions, they will bring Roubles with them. Won't that leave Russia itself short of reddies?

A lot of wisdom in that post KungLA. Of course the weather is changing; one minute sunny and the next raining. But we are talking more serious than a shower on a sunny day. In England during the early 1970s, we were told that an ice=age was immanent. We were scared. I was so scared I bought an apartment in Spain. But then 1976 arrived. I can recall that summer well. My local fishing lake lost half its water. We didn't have anything other than hot sun for 3 months. Well the ice-age came and went so quickly it didn't get noticed. Never mentioned again after 1976. Now we are entering into a period of hot and dry. Some people think activity on the sun's surface has an influence. Others think it is us - the human - causing the mayhem. But we must be aware that 'once in a blue moon' occurrences happen. So fair play to you lifting your house high to avoid the muddy water.

Just remembered. The store was called MFI. Opened in the 1970s.

Thanks for telling us about it MJCM. I haven't got a dog now - as a neighbour killed Lala for hurting one of his chickens - but it sounds as though it is not worth bothering with either for yourself or your pet.

Direct action. It's what the world need at the present time. I was the same in England. If I thought I wasn't getting the best service I wouldn't buy from, or use, them again. There was a big warehouse in Romford (Essex) selling flat packs. I bought a flat-pack for a TV. Took me ages to put it together. When the daughter came home from school, I said to sit on it. After all if it couldn't take the weight of a 6 year old, it wouldn't take a TV. It just collapsed in a heap. Never bought anything from them again. And same in Thailand. I was walking down a soi in my local town, and a shop was hanging things from high up. I hit my head on something. Never went in that area again. Their loss for not thinking of tall people.

Ah yes! But you are talking going into the kitchen. When I brew my reishi wine, I do it outside. I have a bad phobia about kitchens, and only stay in them for a few moments.

Years ago in England we had a mix called 'Smash'. Made some pretty decent mash potato. In fact for a year or so my favourite meal was mashed potato (Smash) with beans from the tin, with those little sausages, and cooked carrots. I find that dogs, and cats, eat what they are trained to eat. When they are puppies they will eat what the mum eats. Try mixing the MASH with some cooked chicken. And perhaps warming it a little in the sun or micro-wave.

I didn't know it when I moved where I am in Isaan (north), but it is one of the driest areas in Thailand. Up here we will take all the rain that's going. As much as I feel for those in wet areas, I feel that they are more fortunate than they realise. The source of the Thames in England has disappeared. Half of France is under severe drought conditions. Climate change is upon us, and we must prepare for the unexpected.

I am informed KhunLA. Thanks for that post. I'll keep a look out when I go to Udon and take note. If I see any - which I surely will - I'll keep a tally and post back on this thread. But just noticed that I'll be going on about 16th of October, so earlier than I thought.

From what I gather. There is no amount put into the seller's price. The standard price is 10 baht to Laz and the rest is swallowed up with transport and delivery. I bought some fishing tackle on a special deal for 6 baht. Total cost 34 baht. Since then the standard delivery has gone to 38 baht. Just ordered a stylus for daughters phone. 240 baht + 38. So 278 all told. Will get delivered later this week. I'd like Laz to get into books; big time. My last two orders from Book Depository never got to me.

You are not wrong there HP. Often the farang has more money than the Thai wife. But the lure that the lady fishes with is so - could we say - tempting. That evens the field somewhat. I've had a cat thrown at me. A cleaver chucked in my direction. Threatened with death. Been scratched. Sworn at. Been lied about. Screamed at. But then she smiles and puts my Maria Callas music back on the TV, and all is good to go.

Never mind HP. These things happen to the best posters.

I don't really want to get out more. But when I go to Udon Thani next month I'll look out for the leccy cars. Are they easy to spot? ZSs & GWMs??? TBH I don't know what you are talking about. In my village of 200 dwellings, there are only 12 or so pick-ups, and three tractors. Most are old. Not a lot of money up here to indulge in new stuff. Most families are in hock to the bank for a few hundred thousand baht. Poverty is the norm here.

Of course the answer is to educate/train your cat. Cats can learn like other animals; or people. I'll suggest to Mrs Owl that every morning there is no rat, lizard, chick or bird Poo should get extra nice food. If she brings a prezzie home; she gets only biscuit. Poo will learn; just like I had to.

Never seen one. Plenty of leccy bikes and tris but no cars or pick-ups. These leccy bikes are making many Thais lazy. Not many fat ladies 15 years ago. Now they are all over. In my village some use their leccy bike to go to the shops just 40 metres away. And come back with a large cola. Then sit down with the 'tippy tappy' and drink it.

What is a 'zebra crossing'? Does it mean the ones painted black and white? In my local town the crossings are now red and white. The old black and whites are gradually being worn out, and are hardly visible now. So do they count still? I find that if I stop to let someone cross, I get toots from behind. And once a car passed me on the outside, nearly hitting the guy walking across.

Mildred says she was hurting her paw trying to remove it. I'm not keen on collars for cats myself.

Mildred did put a collar on Poo. It had a bell attached. She said Poo didn't like it so she cut it off.

Owl Log - September 25th - Sunday morning. Fantastic new pond, just finished, just half a km from the farm. I'm really impressed how they kept the trees. The nut man has started doing the grass cutting. Unfortunately the tractor has no eyesight and just rips up whatever is in front of it. The irrigation pipework being the main casualty. Did manage to rescue a section. The work should be finished in number two farm today. Still need to use the manual cutter to finish off around the trees. Then it's in with the Nitrogen and cover it with the cassava. Me and Mildred let the crabs and snails go on Saturday. Mrs Owl can't get her head round it. "Why you buy snail? Let them go. Farang ding dong." Snails into number one and crabs into number seven pond. vid let crabs go.mp4 Fed the fish. A real mix in number seven. Nin in one and two, and mekongs in number four. vid feed mekongs early.mp4 What is that in the tree in number six pond? Lovely bird nest. Poo brought us a new gift in the week. This one a bit bigger than the last. Let it recover in the cage for a day or two, before letting it go. vid let bird go.mp4 The Mrs had a serious talk with Poo the cat. "No more catching birds." The following day she brought us a tiny chicken. Just have to live with it. Cats like to bring the people that care for them presents. I remember our cat brought a sea-gull through the cat-flap, into the kitchen back in Dagenham. What a commotion! Woke the house up at four in the morning. Couldn't get the bird out. Just left it with the door open. Fortunately flew out after 20 minutes. The Buddha next to us at the farm is making things very nice for the customers. Finished their living quarters too. When they first opened up they were quite busy. There was a Saturday morning 'cleansing'. Mrs Owl went a couple of times. The ladies would sit in a line and get cold water poured over their heads. All sounded a bit kinky to me. One Saturday morning the Mrs was not getting ready to go. "You going to the Buddha today teerak?" "No!" She never went again. That was about 4 years ago. It all died a death. The Buddha in the village is storming ahead. The top sections should be finished in the next week or so. I can see you up there. Tax cuts all round in the UK. The new chancellor certainly knows how to dish the dosh out. Referendum in The Donbass. Hope the fighting will end soon. Went to pay the leccy at the local PEA office. Twelve people waiting and just one guy serving. Where were the three regular ladies? Gave it ten minutes before I left and gave my ticket to the delighted 'last-in' lady. Try again this week. It had jumped up to over 1700 baht from its usual 13/1400. The M in L's was slightly lower than usual at 390 baht. Footy round-up. The 'O's go storming on. Will Orient go undefeated for the whole season? Sending messages to Liverpool and City. 1-0 to Italy. Were England poor; or were they;;; well simply tired? Spain lost at home for the first time in 4 years. Can't get any info on Thailand's footy. No friendlies that I can see. Ladies volleyball seems to be most important. Mildred has her end-of-year exams starting tomorrow. Her worst subject;;; Thai history. Been doing my urine therapy for a few days now. I notice my eye-brows have lost their greyness. And the 'war-wound' on my temple has almost disappeared. I think Mrs Owl has accepted the new cat Ginger as one of ours now. Before she would try to whack him whenever he ventured into the house. Now she just shouts. That's three cats at the mo'. Last time in Ban Dung turned out to be a bit expensive. 600 baht for a hand-bag. But when I saw it was an authentic 'Gucci' I though straight away 'sound investment'. Don't see this quality on sale every day. Last time I saw such a bargain was in Laos. Then I could have snared a Rolex for 600 baht - or two for 1000. On closer inspection; it was indeed a 'Gucci', although the gold was probably not solid; just gold-plated. I looked all over, but Couldn't see those telling words; 'made in China'. Wife was really - as in '''really''' - nice to me all the way home. Mildred has befriended a new cat; or the other way round. She went to the shops for some Red Fanta and it followed her back home. How lovely. Only one thing left to say; bye y'all.

Would I have to scan anything; like a bar-code? I was thinking of just sending the dosh to their account through my computer. As in account to account transfers.

Wow! How do you do that? I asked in the PEA place about it and they said 'cannot'.

I was asked for my pink card in Big C last month. Trying to pay the leccy bill.