Diary of a farang in Isaan

[sotonowl]

9 hours ago, owl sees all said:

'''''On 29 September 2023, following fan protests, owner Dejphon Chansiri said he would put no more money into the club, unhappy with fans' treatment towards him and his family. While the club, sitting bottom of the Championship, was not technically up for sale, he said he would be open to offers.''''

 

Here's the big chance. Get the fans organised and buy the club. Man Utd was up for sale a while back and if 20k fans had put their hands in their pockets for 600 squids each; the club would have been theirs.

 

This is maybe, a once in a lifetime chance to own yer club. Get in there Owl fans.

 

I think he's a bit of a narcissist and gaslighter Owl. I reckon he did it with Darren Moore. Wanted shut of him and then manufactured or at least embellished a disagreement to get shut. Now he's doing the same with the fans, oh i'm not going to spend any more money because you're protesting against me when the real reason is has hasn't got a pot to Pxxx in. All in my humble opinion of course.

He can't sell the club now, he wants his money back and the club isn't worth anywhere near what he's ploughed into it.

[champers]

13 minutes ago, sotonowl said:

I think he's a bit of a narcissist and gaslighter Owl. I reckon he did it with Darren Moore. Wanted shut of him and then manufactured or at least embellished a disagreement to get shut. Now he's doing the same with the fans, oh i'm not going to spend any more money because you're protesting against me when the real reason is has hasn't got a pot to Pxxx in. All in my humble opinion of course.

He can't sell the club now, he wants his money back and the club isn't worth anywhere near what he's ploughed into it.

His family is exceptionally wealthy; their fortune made from canned fish. Amongst others, they own the John West brand.

FFP rules mean he can't just splash the cash; he has to make decisions based on "expert" advice, which seems to be more bad than good.

[chickenslegs]

Liking those recent long posts, with plenty of great photos, Owl.

Those ridgeback pups are growing fast and have become part of the Owl family.

Can anyone give me a link to the breeders and their youtube videos. I know they're on here somewhere but searching this thread is a pain. Ta.

[owl sees all]

Jumped out of bed, nearly knocked the fan over, and rushed to the computer.

 

Turned it on. Was shivering with anticipation. Leyton Orient had a home game. Just had to get the result. We were winning at the time of the sad incident against Lincoln.

 

'''''Tuesday’s fixture against Lincoln City was abandoned due to a medical emergency in the East Stand of Brisbane Road. The thoughts of everyone at Leyton Orient Football Club are with the individual involved and their loved ones at this distressing time. 

 

The club would like to thank all supporters in attendance at Brisbane Road this evening for the understanding and compassion shown, during a very difficult situation.

 

The club will provide a further update in due course.''''

 

 

 

[owl sees all]

On 10/2/2023 at 10:47 PM, chickenslegs said:

Bloomin' heck Owl you still didn't get it right. It was never England v USA. Originally, it was GB v USA.

????

Being a team event, I think it is far more exciting than any of the various "Opens" etc. - The Ryder Cup almost always gives a "nail biter" finish.

 

Also, refreshing to see  no cheating, and genuine sportsmanship, in the game of golf - unlike some other sports.

 

 

Thanks for that CL.

 

I agree about cheating in the Ryder Cup. I can recall a huge bit of sportsmanship in a match; Nicklaus v Jacklin. If I'm not too wrong the Americans were not too pleased with Jack picking up Tony's marker at the last.

 

I'm not a golfer or a golf fan, but I do like a bit of sport nostalgia. I'll look that one up. It was certainly in the last century. Maybe I just drempt it up!

 

[owl sees all]

13 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

Liking those recent long posts, with plenty of great photos, Owl.

Those ridgeback pups are growing fast and have become part of the Owl family.

Can anyone give me a link to the breeders and their youtube videos. I know they're on here somewhere but searching this thread is a pain. Ta.

Thank for that CL.

 

One of the 'pups' has his 12 month birthday later this month. Thinking of a pressie. Mrs Owl says 'food'. But I'm thinking; why not fill up a big bag of rubbish and invite him to rip it apart and scatter everything all along the soi. Then give him a treat rather than scold him.

 

At seven this morning.

 

 

For doggie into; send ''picketywitch'' a PM.

[chickenslegs]

1 minute ago, owl sees all said:

For doggie into; send ''picketywitch'' a PM.

Thanks Owl.

[sotonowl]

22 hours ago, champers said:

His family is exceptionally wealthy; their fortune made from canned fish. Amongst others, they own the John West brand.

FFP rules mean he can't just splash the cash; he has to make decisions based on "expert" advice, which seems to be more bad than good.

Take it from me, he's skint. The family just let him go off and do his thing. Why would you think TUF or John West isn't splashed all over the club? They're a rich family, but not exceptionally so, not in todays terms and it isn't his money. Seem to think around £700M being quoted.

He sold the ground to his wife and took a loan out against it (don't ask), the ticket prices are eye wateringly high. In respect of P&S (Not FFP) we're in a good place but we've just recruited a load of cheap continental freebies. He's skint, take it from me.

[owl sees all]

6 minutes ago, sotonowl said:

Take it from me, he's skint. The family just let him go off and do his thing. Why would you think TUF or John West isn't splashed all over the club? They're a rich family, but not exceptionally so, not in todays terms and it isn't his money. Seem to think around £700M being quoted.

He sold the ground to his wife and took a loan out against it (don't ask), the ticket prices are eye wateringly high. In respect of P&S (Not FFP) we're in a good place but we've just recruited a load of cheap continental freebies. He's skint, take it from me.

So how much to take the club into fan ownership?

[owl sees all]

On 10/4/2023 at 9:22 AM, owl sees all said:

Jumped out of bed, nearly knocked the fan over, and rushed to the computer.

 

Turned it on. Was shivering with anticipation. Leyton Orient had a home game. Just had to get the result. We were winning at the time of the sad incident against Lincoln.

 

'''''Tuesday’s fixture against Lincoln City was abandoned due to a medical emergency in the East Stand of Brisbane Road. The thoughts of everyone at Leyton Orient Football Club are with the individual involved and their loved ones at this distressing time. 

 

The club would like to thank all supporters in attendance at Brisbane Road this evening for the understanding and compassion shown, during a very difficult situation.

 

The club will provide a further update in due course.''''

 

 

 

Sad news. The poor chap died.

 

A life-long supporter of the club. 74 years old.

[sotonowl]

On 10/4/2023 at 1:00 PM, owl sees all said:

So how much to take the club into fan ownership?

He bought the club for around £30/35M if I remember correctly Owl. Bought it from Milan Manderic, remember him? Unfortunately he threw a lot of money at it as well with a boom or bust attitude to get us to the Prem. Lge. Nearly worked but we got beat in the final at Wembley by Dull City. When would that be, 2015 I think, I attended.

 

I reckon he's put close on £180M in and he wants his money back, so I reckon he might accept £150M. With according to him ongoing losses of £10m a season. The bloke is deluded, he thinks he can get us back into the prem. without any spending, he can't and he won't.

 

So if we can find 20,000 of us to put £7,500 each in initially and the another £500 a year in that would do it wouldn't it.

At least we got rid of the manager last night and his staff, looking for a new manager now and there's talk in the press that Colin wants the job.

 

Now I don't know if you know this but Colin is a nick name us Wednesdayites have for Neil Warnock (who is a big unitedite and an ex manager of theirs), it's an anagram. Can you work out his surname if his Christian name is Colin?????Now that is a good quiz question.

[sotonowl]

10 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Sad news. The poor chap died.

 

A life-long supporter of the club. 74 years old.

RIP

[chickenslegs]

11 hours ago, sotonowl said:

Can you work out his surname if his Christian name is Colin?????Now that is a good quiz question.

Too easy.

It would be deleted here though.

 

W@NK3R

[Mutt Daeng]

20 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

Too easy.

It would be deleted here though.

 

W@NK3R

Didn't realise <deleted> was a banned word.

[owl sees all]

On 10/3/2023 at 6:38 AM, sotonowl said:

Tonights rumour, believe it or not, is that Scott Parker is being lined up to take over. I'd be surprised if this was the case, southerners going up north tend to get nose bleeds. Get a few Baht on him if you can.

Is Scott still a racing cert Owl? Give me the latest before I risk me 2 squids.

[sotonowl]

8 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Is Scott still a racing cert Owl? Give me the latest before I risk me 2 squids.

No he isn't, he could be going to Rangers Owl. On the main Owls forum we have a RevOwl who is a man of the cloth and he was advocating SP was in line for the job and he was willing to take £10 bets from all and sundry. I found this strange coming from him and accused him of being drunk on altar wine. Little did I know, apparently there is a Rev Owl on the site who has nothing to do with the church and it was him that was spouting off. Having said that, could be true I don't know. 

The manager markets are best left alone Owl, they're a license to print money for the bookies, I've seen it many times before.The manipulate the market by installing favourites on little or no evidence at all, people jump in as they feel somethings going down and then the bloke drifts away, insider trading i'd call it.

[sotonowl]

9 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Is Scott still a racing cert Owl? Give me the latest before I risk me 2 squids.

Parker 16/1 for Owls job and 20/1 for Rangers job. Lampard is favourite for the Rangers job at evens. We have Colin (Anagram????) favourite for Owls job at 9/4. There'll be blood spilt should Colin get the job.

[owl sees all]

 

Owl Log - 08-10-2023 - Sunday afternoon

 

It was Wednesday 4th of October. And that meant;;;; the 'number 4 market'. The market itself is about 2/3 km out of Ban Dung, on the 2096, going south to Nong Mek.

 

This big market has moved about. It was in the centre of Ban Dung for years. Then moved to the east of the town. It was not that popular there. Moved after a few months to where it is now. What we were really after was some pink catfish for Mildred's pond. Not lucky enough to see the pinkies, but they did have some koi carp. We bought all they had for 120 baht. Eight in all. Then we had a wander around this fine, once a month, shopping area.

 

Bought a couple of baskets to replace the ones ripped up by dogs.

 

 

 

And there are clothes to buy. There is always something nice to buy.

 

 

Shall we go this way Milly?

 

 

Mrs Owl sussing out the fruit.

 

 

 

Can get yer body sorted too.

 

 

Then it was my turn to splash out. Mildred found a nice pair of size 44s for me. Not a bad price; 39 baht.

 

 

Finished at the market. We made our way into town. Paid the leccy and kept on that road. Came across a new place. All in about 9/10 rai. As I passed I saw some little windmills in action. Just had to investigate.

 

 

I'll get some better pics next time. This place looks interesting.

 

And in the corner?!

 

 

Took a chance and poked the camera through the wires to get a nice shot. Was rewarded with a cracking pic.

 

 

Som is always doing something. Never see him lazing about. Big mango wife keeps him fit.

 

 

More Reishi. I think it's been the wettest wet season for eight years. Some mushrooms are taking advantage.

 

 

Had trouble getting the pick-up dropper down. Had to get stuck in.

 

 

Pineapple doing great. It has already given two fruits. Will we get another?

 

 

 

Poom showing me his puppies.

 

 

Then into town, to get some fish pellet, cat food and a big tin of my pineapple biscuit. Bought two light bulbs in the 20 baht shop. To fix the light in the week. Done the Big C shop. And we were off. But a couple of stops on the way back.

 

First was at the mini-factory where the guy makes the concrete ornaments. Me and Mildred went in and ordered a cat. It was a special birthday pressie for her later this month (18th). She asked for it to be left undercoated white as she wants to paint it up herself.  'No problem', the craftsman said. 2,000 baht. Paid half down. We got back to the pick-up. Mrs Owl was tutting away. Have to pick it up in about 10 days.

 

Even more tutting to come. But it was worth it. Got a great shot of the creeper invading the pylon.

Couldn't get directly underneath, due to the undergrowth and the wasps and snakes. But sill a nice shot of nature doing a bit of reclaiming.

 

 

Off to the farm for Mildred to let her carp go.

 

 

Probably will not see them again 'til next year.

 

 

Whenever we got o the farm we have something for the dogs to gobble up.

 

 

Took the quarterly pics at the far corner of farm one.

 

Looking East.

 

 

North-east.

 

 

And North.

 

 

Some right spindly sods in this sector.

 

Been taking pics every quarter, from the same place since planting in June three and a half years ago. So trees will be 4 years old next June. Will have to make some decisions on cutting them.

 

Run out of wall for Mildred's paintings.  Have 29 mounted now.

 

 

At last we are getting the rice to grow.

 

 

Mrs owl chucks the empty cans of cat and dog food in the plastic bucket. And a couple of days later the plastic (or is it paper) printing on them has vanished.

 

 

It's the snails. So a tip there for everyone. If yer want yer snails big, buy tin cat/dog food and let them feast away.

 

Man came round with some crabs in the week. Bought 40 baht's worth and we let them go in number 7 pond.

 

 

Now the good thing about putting crabs in the pond, is that if the water disappears, the crabs will simply climb out, and go somewhere else. Not like those silly pla nin and carp.

 

 

Always something going on at Bella's house. 'E' had locked the chickens up, but they found a way out.

 

 

The little cow is adventurous.

 

 

Twins relaxing with Grandma.

 

 

The buffs came down our soi to find some nice grass to eat.

 

 

Twins came out with auntie to see them.

 

 

The Owls got a point at home. Leyton Orient won. Aveley came unstuck at Yeovil. Peacocks did the biz, as did Ipswich and Leicester. Bit of a shock at Sunderland. Fresh from that 0-3 win at Wednesday, they must have been hopeful of another victory at home to Boro. No way!! 0-4. Some cracking match-ups today. Including Gunners v City and Wolves v Villa.

 

Mrs Owl's sister; Pook, has been practising her English. She came over Friday and uttered 5 words that were so good, it was like a Dagenham lass has started talking to me.

'''Jack cat not have food.'''

 

Very sad state of affairs in Israel. At least 8 Thai workers got caught up n it all. Three from Udon Thani.

 

I'll try to get to Udon myself this week. Want to o pick up my 90 day, and get ready for this year's visa extension. And get along to see one of our regular posters. And get some cheese.

 

Go into Big C, or 7/11, to pay yer leccy and they want passports, IDs and special numbers. Went into Ban Dung PEA to pay two bills on Wednesday, and all they wanted was the dosh. In and out in less than 5 minutes.

 

Been busy whenever I have any time spare; doing my ebook. Will be free when I've got it finished. Progress a little slow. But must keep at it. It was one of my last NY resolutions; ''finish some bloody written work.'' Hope to have it completed by the end of the year.

 

Only one thing left to say; bye y'all.

 

That www art that Mildred got a little something for. Well I got permission to post it.

 

 

Nice enough. But not worth 50 million baht.

 

www.mildredart.com

 

[Andrew Dwyer]

Owl, my Makro is a bit limited for cheese, have been buying 2kg of Horteca for around 700 baht, but last time they had Anchor at around 785 baht for 2 kg, a lot better taste.

[Mutt Daeng]

54 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

 

Owl Log - 08-10-2023 - Sunday afternoon

 

It was Wednesday 4th of October. And that meant;;;; the 'number 4 market'. The market itself is about 2/3 km out of Ban Dung, on the 2096, going south to Nong Mek.

 

This big market has moved about. It was in the centre of Ban Dung for years. Then moved to the east of the town. It was not that popular there. Moved after a few months to where it is now. What we were really after was some pink catfish for Mildred's pond. Not lucky enough to see the pinkies, but they did have some koi carp. We bought all they had for 120 baht. Eight in all. Then we had a wander around this fine, once a month, shopping area.

 

Bought a couple of baskets to replace the ones ripped up by dogs.

 

 

 

And there are clothes to buy. There is always something nice to buy.

 

 

Shall we go this way Milly?

 

 

Mrs Owl sussing out the fruit.

 

 

 

Can get yer body sorted too.

 

 

Then it was my turn to splash out. Mildred found a nice pair of size 44s for me. Not a bad price; 39 baht.

 

 

Finished at the market. We made our way into town. Paid the leccy and kept on that road. Came across a new place. All in about 9/10 rai. As I passed I saw some little windmills in action. Just had to investigate.

 

 

I'll get some better pics next time. This place looks interesting.

 

And in the corner?!

 

 

Took a chance and poked the camera through the wires to get a nice shot. Was rewarded with a cracking pic.

 

 

Som is always doing something. Never see him lazing about. Big mango wife keeps him fit.

 

 

More Reishi. I think it's been the wettest wet season for eight years. Some mushrooms are taking advantage.

 

 

Had trouble getting the pick-up dropper down. Had to get stuck in.

 

 

Pineapple doing great. It has already given two fruits. Will we get another?

 

 

 

Poom showing me his puppies.

 

 

 

Then into town, to get some fish pellet, cat food and a big tin of my pineapple biscuit. Bought two light bulbs in the 20 baht shop. To fix the light in the week. Done the Big C shop. And we were off. But a couple of stops on the way back.

 

First was at the mini-factory where the guy makes the concrete ornaments. Me and Mildred went in and ordered a cat. It was a special birthday pressie for her later this month (18th). She asked for it to be left undercoated white as she wants to paint it up herself.  'No problem', the craftsman said. 2,000 baht. Paid half down. We got back to the pick-up. Mrs Owl was tutting away. Have to pick it up in about 10 days.

 

Even more tutting to come. But it was worth it. Got a great shot of the creeper invading the pylon.

Couldn't get directly underneath, due to the undergrowth and the wasps and snakes. But sill a nice shot of nature doing a bit of reclaiming.

 

 

Off to the farm for Mildred to let her carp go.

 

 

Probably will not see them again 'til next year.

 

 

Whenever we got o the farm we have something for the dogs to gobble up.

 

 

Took the quarterly pics at the far corner of farm one.

 

Looking East.

 

 

North-east.

 

 

And North.

 

 

Some right spindly sods in this sector.

 

Been taking pics every quarter, from the same place since planting in June three and a half years ago. So trees will be 4 years old next June. Will have to make some decisions on cutting them.

 

Run out of wall for Mildred's paintings.  Have 29 mounted now.

 

 

At last we are getting the rice to grow.

 

 

Mrs owl chucks the empty cans of cat and dog food in the plastic bucket. And a couple of days later the plastic (or is it paper) printing on them has vanished.

 

 

It's the snails. So a tip there for everyone. If yer want yer snails big, buy tin cat/dog food and let them feast away.

 

Man came round with some crabs in the week. Bought 40 baht's worth and we let them go in number 7 pond.

 

 

Now the good thing about putting crabs in the pond, is that if the water disappears, the crabs will simply climb out, and go somewhere else. Not like those silly pla nin and carp.

 

 

Always something going on at Bella's house. 'E' had locked the chickens up, but they found a way out.

 

 

The little cow is adventurous.

 

 

Twins relaxing with Grandma.

 

 

The buffs came down our soi to find some nice grass to eat.

 

 

Twins came out with auntie to see them.

 

 

The Owls got a point at home. Leyton Orient won. Aveley came unstuck at Yeovil. Peacocks did the biz, as did Ipswich and Leicester. Bit of a shock at Sunderland. Fresh from that 0-3 win at Wednesday, they must have been hopeful of another victory at home to Boro. No way!! 0-4. Some cracking match-ups today. Including Gunners v City and Wolves v Villa.

 

Mrs Owl's sister; Pook, has been practising her English. She came over Friday and uttered 5 words that were so good, it was like a Dagenham lass has started talking to me.

'''Jack cat not have food.'''

 

Very sad state of affairs in Israel. At least 8 Thai workers got caught up n it all. Three from Udon Thani.

 

I'll try to get to Udon myself this week. Want to o pick up my 90 day, and get ready for this year's visa extension. And get along to see one of our regular posters. And get some cheese.

 

Go into Big C, or 7/11, to pay yer leccy and they want passports, IDs and special numbers. Went into Ban Dung PEA to pay two bills on Wednesday, and all they wanted was the dosh. In and out in less than 5 minutes.

 

Been busy whenever I have any time spare; doing my ebook. Will be free when I've got it finished. Progress a little slow. But must keep at it. It was one of my last NY resolutions; ''finish some bloody written work.'' Hope to have it completed by the end of the year.

 

Only one thing left to say; bye y'all.

 

That www art that Mildred got a little something for. Well I got permission to post it.

 

 

Nice enough. But not worth 50 million baht.

 

www.mildredart.com

 

Another nice post Owl.

[owl sees all]

19 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Owl, my Makro is a bit limited for cheese, have been buying 2kg of Horteca for around 700 baht, but last time they had Anchor at around 785 baht for 2 kg, a lot better taste.

Andy! It was you that put me onto the Makro cheese before. I had bought 2kg of Horteca last time and found it to be just about OK.

 

Pickettywitch said about '''Cheese to meat you''' being on the same drag as Makro in Udon. Bought some real tasty food there. Cheese and sausage. More pricey than Makro though.

 

I'll have a look about in the week.

[Andrew Dwyer]

4 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

Andy! It was you that put me onto the Makro cheese before. I had bought 2kg of Horteca last time and found it to be just about OK.

 

Pickettywitch said about '''Cheese to meat you''' being on the same drag as Makro in Udon. Bought some real tasty food there. Cheese and sausage. More pricey than Makro though.

 

I'll have a look about in the week.

Okay, yea it was me who recommended the Makro cheese and it’s just okay I agree, Anchor is better.

Wish I knew of a decent cheese shop around my way .

[chickenslegs]

1 hour ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Okay, yea it was me who recommended the Makro cheese and it’s just okay I agree, Anchor is better.

Wish I knew of a decent cheese shop around my way .

I can't resist posting a link to Mr Wensleydale's most famous cheese shop ...

 

[chickenslegs]

2 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

Okay, yea it was me who recommended the Makro cheese and it’s just okay I agree, Anchor is better.

Wish I knew of a decent cheese shop around my way .

I have been buying cheese and other goods from 'Food Variety' on Lazada. They often have really good offers on items near to expiry.

As far as I am concerned, cheese does not expire - it matures. I usually grate the cheese and freeze it, it keeps just fine for many months.

[Andrew Dwyer]

9 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

I have been buying cheese and other goods from 'Food Variety' on Lazada. They often have really good offers on items near to expiry.

As far as I am concerned, cheese does not expire - it matures. I usually grate the cheese and freeze it, it keeps just fine for many months.

Thanks CL, I have bought a few stuff from Food Variety ( teabags, Bovril and corned beef ) will take a look.

[Sterling]

Good report Owl!

I had no idea snails ate the paper off cans. You should ask your French friend whats the best paper to feed them.

 

[owl sees all]

6 hours ago, Sterling said:

Good report Owl!

I had no idea snails ate the paper off cans. You should ask your French friend whats the best paper to feed them.

 

Me neither until I saw it with me own eyes. I think most of us care for snails in our own way. Sometimes I see a big snail crossing a soi. I know it aint gonna likely make it, so I prize it up off the ground and take it to safety.

 

Ah yes! Monsieur Vous. He is busy somewhere in the Toulouse area. Probably fighting off the local lasses. Plenty of nice mature ones about those parts. Will probably get an ecard from him at Xmas.

 

But back to snails. I'm gonna do some experimenting with different paper. If I can find one that the snails particularity like, it will give great pleasure to our posters and readers.

 

 

[owl sees all]

On 8/6/2023 at 3:08 PM, GarryP said:

Unlike Owl, I have driven into Udon once a week for the past couple of weeks to get my phone sorted at the Samsung service center.

Where is the Samsung service centre Garry? I have a very good camera that needs repair.

 

 

On 8/6/2023 at 3:08 PM, GarryP said:

Made my own coffee before writing this. ???? My wife has no idea when I would like a tea or coffee unless I am working, so it's up to me. Should I get the whip out?  

If ya don't like to shout or whistle, get yerself a little bell. When yer want a cup of coffee or tea; just ring it.

 

Of course the wife might start shouting when the toilet needs unblocking, or she needs a nail banging in.. But a small price to pay for returning things to their natural state. After all, it's out job to go to war, or to the footy, or to the pub, while the ladies suckle the babes, and keep the home nice.

 

Now I've got me new phone, and Mildred has got LINE and WhatsApp installed for me, it's easy to send a message when I'm after something in the kitchen; or the bedroom.

 

 

[GarryP]

6 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Where is the Samsung service centre Garry? I have a very good camera that needs repair.

 

 

If ya don't like to shout or whistle, get yerself a little bell. When yer want a cup of coffee or tea; just ring it.

 

Of course the wife might start shouting when the toilet needs unblocking, or she needs a nail banging in.. But a small price to pay for returning things to their natural state. After all, it's out job to go to war, or to the footy, or to the pub, while the ladies suckle the babes, and keep the home nice.

 

Now I've got me new phone, and Mildred has got LINE and WhatsApp installed for me, it's easy to send a message when I'm after something in the kitchen; or the bedroom.

 

 

Here it is. 18/9 Sisuttha Rd, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani 41000. Quite central and not too far from Central. 

[owl sees all]

Owl Log 15-10-2023 - Sunday afternoon.

 

Made it to Udon last week. Trip didn't go as planned. Was a bit of an adventure as it went. First we had to get going. Charged up the battery for 10 minutes, turned the key and the Mazerarti roared into life. It was about 11ish when me and Mildred got onto the 2022. 15 minutes later we passed the Sum Sao Wat. The roof was well underway. I remarked to Mildred that we would stop on the way back for some snapping. She seemed enthusiastic about that thought.

 

Got into Sum Sao and visited the ATM for some dosh. This is a very small town of no more than a few hundred people, but the area outside the Kasikorn bank was full up with people. Must have been a hundred, either sitting on Kasikorn chairs outside, or just milling around. Got the dosh and filled up with diesel. I like the filling station there, cause they give water if you spend 1,000 baht or more. And the girls who do the filling-up are so sweet.

 

Next stop was the fish whole-seller on the Highway 2 (H2). We were looking for some pink catfish, no luck there, but they had plenty of other fish; and frogs. We ordered 250 pla dook and 10 mekongs. Came to 1,000 baht. Paid the man, and said we would pick them up later. Asked him what time they closed. Six!

 

 

And we were soon on our way. Next stop the 90 day report place. That done, we were off to get some cheese. Mildred said she wanted to get some drinks too. So it was straight to Makro.

 

Drink prices were really were no different to our local Big C. Bought a pack of 6x1 litre orange juice and, it was off to the cheese section. Andy D had said about the Anchor cheddar. Found it. and also the usual cheddar and some soft cheese.

 

 

I'd brought a poly box loaded up with frozen mini-packs so that would keep the goodies cold for hours.

 

VP was our next stop for a couple of big baskets. Also spotted some cheapish tommy juice. I was a bit annoyed with myself. Opposite the VP entrance there is a little pond with some absolute monsters in there. Can't see them unless yer throw them some grub. I had forgotten to bring some fish pellet. Next visit for that.

 

Left VP and made the two minute journey to meet up with one of the regular posters. We were made welcome and I put the pick-up just inside his compound.

 

Had a chin-wag for an hour or so. Had a butchers at his ponds. Absolutely beautiful. Mildred had a look around and found something special hiding away.

 

 

I think it was asleep, so didn't want to disturb it.

 

 

It was time to go. Said our goodbyes and the gate was opened for the Mazza. Turned the key. Nothing!! Just a faint 'click'. Fortunately there was a learned Thai guy that came to the rescue. Finally got underway at quarter past five. We arrived at the fish place, just before dark. He had the fish ready for us, and soon we were off again. Careful not to let the engine stop. Went past Sum Sao Wat. Too dark for pics. Next time for that.

 

Got home at 18-45. Mrs Owl was not best pleased to hear what had happened, and gave me a yak yak for two hours.

 

The fish episode went from bad to worse. A special Owl Log Fishy later.

 

Found out what was the matter with the pick-up. The connection to the positive was not good enough and the alternator wasn't charging the battery. Sorted it out by screwing a screw into the positive battery connector.

 

 

All sorted. No need to waste dosh on a new battery now.

 

 

Went to the farm, and after releasing the fish, we were off to see the cow man.

 

What is that?

 

 

Mildred's cat was finished, and ready to be located in its new home. Paid the guy the outstanding balance and loaded pussy onto the Mazza.

 

 

 

Into the Mazza; nice and secure.

 

 

Now, I've always thought that cats had more pointy ears that our new pussy. What do I know?

 

 

Weighs in at about 25 kilos.

 

Settled it down to mature, until we get some paints later today (Sunday), when we go to Ban Dung. Mildred says she wants to paint it like Poo. So she will need three different colours. The intricate bits around the face she can do with her own oils.

 

 

I think Ginger has great marking.

 

 

Mildred wants to do Poo colours. Up to her.

 

She has asked me to put some whiskers on the statue. I think a stiff fishing line will do the trick.

 

 

Been some activity at the corner of our soi.

 

 

No! Not for people. For the big truck. Wouldn't want it getting wet. Hope he lays off the Lao Khow when he reverses in.

 

 

Should be finished this week.

 

I was thinking to myself how all the children in the area are so strong. Then I found it.

 

 

Couldn't resist a go. Lay down and did 40 bench presses. Not heavy; about 30 kilos. The grass was wet, so a bit uncomfortable. Will aim for 100 reps next time.

 

We went out looking for trees the week before last. Mildred bought two, and one is already giving fruit.

 

 

Have to water these plants regularly now. The dry season has well and truly kicked in. No rain forecast in our area until April first 2024. And that's my anniversary on AN. Seven years.

 

Village shots.

 

Buffs again. She knows I'm snapping her pets.

 

 

It's usually dogs sunning themselves on the road.

 

 

Meanwhile; at the farm. The puppies are out and about.

 

 

Absolutely lovely.

 

 

Must not forget the older farm dogs.

 

 

Very good rice crop this year. I reckon about 5/6 weeks to harvest.

 

 

And from the same spot in t'other direction. Full!!

 

 

A little problem.

 

 

Soon sorted.

 

 

Fed the fish yesterday, but couldn't see the new Mekongs.

 

 

Gearing up for leccy at the farm. New posts going in along the super highway. Opposite farm 2.

 

 

Nice sky at sunset last Wednesday.

 

 

Snails.. Put an empty can of peas in their home Thursday evening. The covering has gone!!! I've not seen them eating when I've looked. Perhaps they only eat during dark.

 

 

Found an empty sweet-corn can in the bin. Put in a bit of paper. Will call on them regularly to see what is occurring.

 

 

Georgia 8 - Thailand 0. Dear me!! I think I might offer my services as a centre forward.

England 1 - Australia 0. Waiting for the main event on Tuesday evening. Lions v Spaghettis.

Orient won at Carlisle. Banks O'Dee won away also.

 

Terrible suffering in the middle east. Warships from US and UK on their way to sort things out.

 

Just a word of advice for anyone using their company car for private use. Not a good idea. Fifty years in the slammer is yer get caught. Would be 100 years and twenty days, but if you plead guilty the sentence is halved.

 

A new covid varient is coming. I've named it Viathon. That is well scary. And after that; Raptor! Get the fear factor into these names I say. Not 'Eps69' or something similay. People are too complacent.

 

Been listening to TNT radio in the week. I like that Kate Shirimani. Freddie Ponton too.

 

Conflict in Ukraine is centred around a town named Avdiivka at the mo. Soon be buckling down for the winter. Many moons ago I had a Russion girlfriend. She tried to get me to learn Cossack Dancing. I'm still suffering. Much prefer the English stuff where you slap yer feet and wear shorts. Not sure what it's called. Borat dancing I think.

 

Dry season is here.

 

Anyone watching cricket and F1? Just can't get interested.

 

Only two things left to say. Thanks for visiting, and take care out there.

 

Bye y'all.

 

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