meallem

we just did the same thing - our top floor is all teak and redwood.

Our carpenter first used a planner (not a hand held one but one you feed wood through) to square the wood and cut it roughly. then sanded down with a belt sander, then routed for a tongue and groove fit.

The floor was teak so no termite issues but the frame was redwood (30 years old) and they painted it all with Chandrite.

Once the floor is in, was sanded down with an industrial sander. You should check to see who is responsible for the hole/crack filling. The floor sander/varnisher generally only fills small holes using colored dust. We had our carpenter fill it in using the saw dust from the same wood to match the colour and then let the varnisher fill the small holes.

Incidentally, the floor was both glued and screwed into the frame.

trust that helps

We have just finished our house and I would be happy to recommend a few of the tradesmen who worked for us.

Anyone looking for a good tiler or carpenters, I would be happy to put you in touch. In addition, we have a great guy for land filling and digging wells (regular not bore hole).

None of the guys speak any English. They are excellent craftsman and take pride in their work.

Cheers

Does anybody have exprience with changing departments within a University (I work at CMU) My work permit states that I work for CMU but in brackets has the faculty I work for. I am looking to transfer to another faculty but have been told that I would need to go through the whole process of changing a work permit i.e. 7 days or leave the country. Any views?

Hi Bina,

Sorry - nothing in Thai

Do you live in Chiang Mai

If so, we have Kabbalat Shabbat at one of our houses every Fri and you and your husband are welcome to join - its non traditional.

Anyhow, Hag Sameah

hi, since i dont usually post on the chiang mai/rai sections,u dont know me; im the resident israeli here on kibbutz with thai husband, anyhow, im desparately looking for a hagada in thai!!! i have the story of moses in thai that someone found for me last year but really want a hagada or version of...

this year doing pesach with neighbhors and two thai worker friends of husband so want a thai version of sorts.. somebody, last year , said they had translated one (someone with thai wife) but cant find the thread so thought id try here....

anyhow, chag sameach

bina

israel

Dear friends,

Passover 2010 is nearly upon us – the evening of Monday March 29. We are organizing a communal Seder, which will be the same format and spirit as our regular Shabbat gatherings – rooted in the depths of ancient Jewish tradition, while open to people from all faiths and walks of life.

The Passover Seder is an ancient multilayered ceremonial evening that includes reading texts, traditional songs, special rituals, special foods eaten only once a year, an abundant festive meal and heartfelt discussion. For those of you who are Christian, you may or may not know that the Last Supper was a Passover Seder.

We are going to put a special spin on this holiday which traditionally commemorates the historical Jewish journey from slavery to freedom and the spiritual path to liberation. Monks from Cambodia and Burma, who have had very challenging journeys themselves, will participate in the evening that will add another dimension to our Seder - expanding our awareness to relate to the universal human journey of healing and liberation.

As there is a lot of preparation involved for this evening and special food needed, we must find out how many people will join so we can plan. Contribution for the evening is 300 baht per person.

Please let us know if you will join within the next couple days. We will need you to commit to this event and pay in advance so that we prepare. Location to be advised!!!

You can call us on 084 610 6013 (Mike) or 0850577193 (Azriel) for information or email

[email protected]

Lastly, we need help to put the evening together. Tell us if you can help in any way with preparations (getting the word out, decorating the space, cooking, etc).

Blessings,

Azriel and Mike

Beautiful Studio Apartment available for 4 months

Lanna 3 Condominium, on Huay Kaew road, near University.

7^th Floor. Rear of building and very quiet.

Balcony overlooks a park and has superb mountain views.

Fully furnished with internet and hot water (both basin and bath) included as well as an indoor parking space. Building has a swimming pool and sun deck and 24/7 reception and security.

Available for 4 months from 1/10/09 until 31/1/10

Rent is 4,300 baht/month (not including electricity)

Contact Mike on 084 610 6013 or [email protected]

Ok

After many trials and tribulations, I managed to find a Steed Owners Manual - in Portuguese!!!

So if anyone speaks the lingo - here it is!!

manual_do_proprietario.pdf

Hi All,

anybody out there have either a honda steed 94 owners manual or a shadow vt500/600 owners manual???

So finally found my new ride

94 Steed with plates and all legal

registered in my name with no problems

will post pics when she has had a wash!!

Anyone recommend a good shop to have her tarted up a bit?

Also would anyone have an owners manual for the steed or shadow VT600??

Thanks for all your help

Would be great to meet up for a ride one of these weekends!!!!!!!!!!

she's a beauty - someone selling her?

I guess the popularity explains the high price

they are about the same price as in the UK (honda shadow)

but had a phantom up till now and intend to travel with the steed at least to malaysia and cambo - but hopefully back to Europe next year

80+k for no plate sounds about right, they are very popular with Thais, 140+ with plate.

Looking to buy a fully legal (with green book and plate) 400cc Honda Steed in the Chiang Mai area

Must be well maintained and come from a loving home!

Don't think you will find one with the green book and plates and all... If you do you are looking at minimally 130,000Bt from what I understand. From what I understand it is also possible to buy one with out the green book and get it later.

I have been looking for one as well so it will be interesting to find out what others know as well, if any of what I have heard is right or a bunch of bs.

Cheers guys - yeah price should be around 130K - to get it registered later anyhow costs around 50K so makes sense to get it all in one!

Looking to buy a fully legal (with green book and plate) 400cc Honda Steed in the Chiang Mai area

Must be well maintained and come from a loving home!

Beautiful studio condo for short-term sub-lease.

available for 2 months - 15/9 till 15/11

7th floor with stunning views of Chiang Mai City and Doi Suthep

Located near Suthep Road and Wat Umong

Fully furnished with clean bathroom, hot water, kitchen, gas cooker, etc.

Building has swimming pool and gym, elevator and security

Very quiet yet close to all the action on Suthep Road

I am travelling for 2 months so looking to sub-lease

5000 baht a month

Please contact me by e-mail - [email protected] or on 084-610-6013

Count me in

Thanks

I took my bike from CM to Mae Sai 2 weeks ago

I suggest you make a nice weekend out of it

I drove up 107 to Fang & Tha Ton which took a good few hours - it was raining like hel_l! Road is great and very little traffic

Stayed in Tha Ton and then next day drove to Mae Sai (1089 + 1) which took 2 hours (again because of rain)

Did the visa run and then headed along the border to the Golden Triangle and back routes to Chiang Rai (1290 +1016) Again a couple of hours

If you have time I strongly suggest spending an extra day and driving from CR to Phayao - again backroads and then on the highway 120 and 118 to CM - The 120 stretch is an amazing 60KM of winding roads over the mountains - not to be missed!!!!

Enjoy

Apologies if this has already been answered

I arrived in Thailand on a 60 Day Tourist Visa - After 60 days I travelled to Burma and on return got a further 30 days. I understand the 90 day in every 180 rule - However, this seems to be only for 90 days gained through 3 entries of 30 days each

Does anyone know if my 60 days here on a Tourist Visa counts towards the 90 days or that I can in essence renew a further twice by crossing the border?

Appreciate any clarification

Cheers