Diary of a farang in Isaan

[owl sees all]

10 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

Regarding digging costs, on my wife's land the local authorities dug a pond for free and took the soil (clay) for local projects (I guess raising land for building roads). Might be worth asking if such deals are available in your area.

 

The wife's sister Pook had two ponds dug on her land; for free. I think she was even given fingerlings to stock with. I have eight ponds and I paid for them all.

 

If there is a decent stone strata, they will be most enthusiastic. But the water level will then be dependent on the water table, and that can be somewhat volatile. Our pond 8 is like that.

[HighPriority]

4 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Yes HP. It has cooled a bit. Not cool enough for the little early-morning fires though.

 

 

Ahh, yes.

Need to get rid of that pesky plastic somehow, and strips of rubber make such excellent fire starters to boot !

[owl sees all]

On 11/14/2023 at 11:58 AM, sirineou said:

I am sorry to have to correct you and use scientific terms , but it actually biggerer

Postcard in the mail,  also I have included my bank account and pin so that you could deposit my portion of the winning directly. 

Baby needs a new pair of shoes!!

And for the next draw on December 1st. All straight lines. No curves.

 

Thats; 1, 4, 7. But with the emphasis on '1'.

[sirineou]

2 hours ago, owl sees all said:

And for the next draw on December 1st. All straight lines. No curves.

 

Thats; 1, 4, 7. But with the emphasis on '1'.

To be honest I have never played the lottery, neither here or back home so I dont know much about it .

Wife plays all the time and she often runs to me excited because she won 1000 bht .I don't want to ruin it for her so I don't mention the fact that she has lost thousands of baht before she won the one thousand. 

The three numbers above are  also separated by 3 , so not knowing much about lotteries I would say the emphasis is on 3. 

Statistically  you have a better chance of winning if you always play the same set of numbers.

If you keep changing , it is possible that none of the numbers you chose will ever  come up, but if you keep playing the same set of numbers, eventual that set of numbers will come up. It might take a million years, but given enough time they will come up. 

This is an argument I can't lose, because if you complain all I have to say is that you have not played long enough.

One time my mother told me that she was quitting cigarettes. I replied, "sure i heard that before"

No she said I bet you any amount of money that I will never smoke as long as I live. 

Sure I told her, I will take that bet. 

The only problem for you is that you can never win while you are alive.

Edited November 26, 2023 by sirineou

[owl sees all]

Owl Log - 26 November 2023 - Sunday afternoon

 

No rain for a month now. Didn't really want any until last Thursday night; due to the rice. Now I'll take whatever is going.

 

We had a team cut the rice last week. Got it laid out, bundled up and the machine arrived at 6 on Thursday evening; in the dark. All sorted half hour later. 25 sacks. After giving over two to the harvester boss. Into the store. and that was that. But being Thailand, it sometimes is not that simple.

 

The Mrs said that we would get the harvester on Saturday. So I took the door off with a view to covering the inside with mesh; to stop those rats.. That was on Wednesday. On Thursday afternoon someone told Mrs Owl that big rain was on its way from Vietnam. I said no rain! But the Mrs had her way and it was panic stations to get the machine before the expected downpour. I had to enlist Mildred, straight from school to help me put the door back on. Finished working in the dark with Mildred holding her mobile up with the little light on.

 

 

Anyway; rice finished for this season.

 

I gave up on the cats whiskers. I had the idea that running a twine thread through glue would give a nice texture, and be ideal for the whiskers. Changed my mind a while after and used slithers of bamboo. About 20 whiskers adorn the cat now.

 

Took some great pics of the big Mekong Catfish feeding in pond 4.

 

Mildred found a couple of big snails in number one pond.

 

The pinkies are showing in their little round  home.

 

Mildred took some nice pics when she was visiting her friend yesterday. They have a goat farm. Nice video too.

 

Our rice in the pot venture has been excellent. Just waiting to harvest later this week.

 

 

Snails are doing just great

 

The lady next door has some songbirds. They are quite timid. But I was patient and sat there for an hour to get a nice vid.

 

Oh dear. Just tried to up-load 30 pics and only two managed to get up.

 

Tried different things, but it seems any file bigger than,,, well who knows,,, is rejected.

 

 

Quite dispiriting this.

I'll put up the full monty tomorrow morning. Might have more luck then.

 

Tomorrow is another day in the life of an Isaan Farang.

Edited November 26, 2023 by owl sees all

[owl sees all]

3 hours ago, sirineou said:

To be honest I have never played the lottery, neither here or back home so I dont know much about it .

Wife plays all the time and she often runs to me excited because she won 1000 bht .I don't want to ruin it for her so I don't mention the fact that she has lost thousands of baht before she won the one thousand. 

The three numbers above are  also separated by 3 , so not knowing much about lotteries I would say the emphasis is on 3. 

Statistically  you have a better chance of winning if you always play the same set of numbers.

If you keep changing , it is possible that none of the numbers you chose will ever  come up, but if you keep playing the same set of numbers, eventual that set of numbers will come up. It might take a million years, but given enough time they will come up. 

This is an argument I can't lose, because if you complain all I have to say is that you have not played long enough.

One time my mother told me that she was quitting cigarettes. I replied, "sure i heard that before"

No she said I bet you any amount of money that I will never smoke as long as I live. 

Sure I told her, I will take that bet. 

The only problem for you is that you can never win while you are alive.

There is some logic in this post.

 

When the UK lottery first started, I was involved with a college with a computer section. The programmer students developed software that simulated a person doing the lottery. This is how it worked.

 

The computer bought a million lattery tickets. All the numbers were generated randomly. Any winnings were put back into the pot. After the first draw the kitty was down to under 600k.  All the dosh was gone in 31 draws. They did it a few times. Not once was there more in the kitty that the million quids they started with.

 

Since those far-off days the lottery has gotten even harder to win.

[owl sees all]

Owl Log - 27-11-2023 - Monday morning

 

Think I've got it sussed. The loader will only accept files under a meg. So what I'll do is change all thois weeks pics into jpegs from pngs. Quality will suffer just a little.

 

Seez ya all later.

 

 

 

[owl sees all]

Right then. It's Monday morning - November 27th 2023

 

Changed all the pics over. Don't know if I can present the vids. We will see.

 

Everything stops for rice.

 

 

It was all about rice harvesting last week. Cut and laid out to dry.

 

 

Mrs Owl inspecting the crop.

 

 

I had taken the door off the rice store. The plan was to put some wire mesh on the inside to stop any rats hiding in there. Had to put it back in a hurry on Thursday evening in the dark.

 

The day before we cleared the last of the previous year's haul.

 

 

 

Rice all done for the season now. Got 25 bags. We are owed a few so we will probably have 40 plus for the year.

 

The whiskers for the cat were giving me grief. No matter how much glue I was putting on I couldn't get them right. So used slithers of bamboo.

 

 

Mildred painted them. They look OK. A bit stiff. But there ya go. Daughter was happy with the final result. Have to find a nice plinth to mount pussy on.

 

We did actually get a bit of rice in the dish. It's not about rice really. It's just to get Mildred interested in her very own bit of nature.

 

 

The Shop Lady, next door, has got herself a couple of lovely song birds.

 

 

Beautiful bird singing. But only if they feel secure. I sat outside for ages until they came out singing. Did a little vid.

 

Couldn't get the vid of the birds singing loaded. Sorry all. Another time.

 

Back to the cat's whiskers. Bought some glue in the 20 baht shop a while back to do the whiskers. This Chinese glue is really good.

 

 

Sticks elephant tusks back on. Sticks diamonds back into the ring when they fall out. And most importantly;;;; sticks the Mrs to the chair. Must buy a load more.

 

 

Trees along the road next to the rice paddy are looking fine.

 

 

Mildred got a couple of big snails from number one pond.

 

 

And the pinkies in her pond are coming up to the surface. Although the 100 in number 3 pond are not yet showing.

 

 

None of the new arrivals are obliging with a show. But the big Mekongs are.

 

 

The colours of these Thai flowers are striking. This plant next door at the Shop Lady's little garden.

 

 

Is there a better way to end a day in Isaan?

 

 

Not all sorted out yet. Have to speak to admin about the uploading. But good to see AN up and running again, after a traumatic week or so. Don't know how to reduce the size of a mp4 file. So for the time being; no little vids. Sorry guys.

 

Toon smashed the Blues. United did the same to the Toffeez. I'm rooting for the Hatters, Irons and Seagulls. All won. The Owls lost for once. Don't look good. Thailand win away in Singapore. Terry Venables passes away.

 

Rice all done. It can rain as much as it wants now. But none for a month now. Next year I think about April first.

 

Fighting has stopped in Gaza. Some Thai guys have their freedom. Will be a big party in Udon very soon. I might pop along. Join in the celebration.

 

Little dogs have been brought to the village from Bella's farm. She is still in Singapore working away in some factory.

 

Be glad to see the back of this month. Not a happy one.

 

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

 

Edited November 27, 2023 by owl sees all

[sotonowl]

12 hours ago, owl sees all said:

The Owls lost for once. Don't look good.

Fear not Owl, we'll be back to winning ways in our midweek game, at home to Leicester.

[owl sees all]

8 hours ago, sotonowl said:

Fear not Owl, we'll be back to winning ways in our midweek game, at home to Leicester.

Be a good one to win. Foxes are really an EPL club.

[owl sees all]

Owl Log - 03-11-2023 - Sunday evening

 

A strange week. Some very encouraging bits to it, but also a huge disappointment chucked in. Mildred is not back in school til Wednesday, so she can join me in going to the number 4 market tomorrow. Hope to pick up 200 pink dooks. No more ducks for now.

On the downside one of the big farms has been sold, to cover the huge debts that the Mrs had run up.

 

I'm hoping that the pineapple plant will give a third fruit. I will admit to watering it. Doing OK.

 

 

At school last week, every day was spent on the sport's field. Not for sport; although there was some footy. Mildred belongs to the yellow group. Six groups altogether. They didn't win the prize for the best performances, but did get some drinks given to them though. It was the 'blues' who came out on top.

 

 

Back to learning next week I reckon. Sport finished.

 

Found the worst soi in Ban Dung by accident. Never usually go down this soi, but it was sprung on me at the last mo'.

 

 

If I ever go to town on two wheels I'll stay well clear.

 

And Ban Dung has not got the monopoly on holes. There is a bad one developing on the 2022 near the bridge. About 1.5 km out of town. You are travelling on the inside lane towards Ban Dung, approaching the bridge. And!!  Only one lane on the other side.

 

 

Where I stopped on the other side of the main road was horrible too. Though not for the same reason.

 

 

At least our soi back in the village is clear of rubbish. I go down it every day to clear any trash.

 

 

Rice completely done now. Someone owes us 12 sacks. Was gonna pick them up today, but the people were not at home.

 

 

Poo asking Robert about his new clothes.

 

 

Saw something unusual yesterday. A yellow water tank, in the school opposite Adjun's pad.

 

 

And Adjun likes giving Ginger a hug. Last Sunday.

 

 

This is the time of year for the beautiful flowers.

 

 

The village just after dawn.

 

 

Twins growing up.

 

 

+++++++

 

Owls get a great win at home to Blackburn yesterday. Saints, Peacocks, foxes and tractors all win. No change at the top. Toon sort out United. Gunners back on top.

 

That's nearly two months without rain now. Once that rain stops it's clear skies all the way til April.

 

No sign of the little ducks. Can't see the pinkies in pond 3. Some of the smaller Mekongs are showing up for surface food.

 

I'm a bit down in the dumps at the mo. Have to have a long listen to Maris Callas. Cheer me up.

 

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

 

One of Mildred's latest sketches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by owl sees all

[Andrew Dwyer]

33 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

Owl Log - 03-11-2023 - Sunday evening

 

A strange week. Some very encouraging bits to it, but also a huge disappointment chucked in. Mildred is not back in school til Wednesday, so she can join me in going to the number 4 market tomorrow. Hope to pick up 200 pink dooks. No more ducks for now.

On the downside one of the big farms has been sold, to cover the huge debts that the Mrs had run up.

 

I'm hoping that the pineapple plant will give a third fruit. I will admit to watering it. Doing OK.

 

 

At school last week, every day was spent on the sport's field. Not for sport; although there was some footy. Mildred belongs to the yellow group. Six groups altogether. They didn't win the prize for the best performances, but did get some drinks given to them though. It was the 'blues' who came out on top.

 

 

Back to learning next week I reckon. Sport finished.

 

Found the worst soi in Ban Dung by accident. Never usually go down this soi, but it was sprung on me at the last mo'.

 

 

If I ever go to town on two wheels I'll stay well clear.

 

And Ban Dung has not got the monopoly on holes. There is a bad one developing on the 2022 near the bridge. About 1.5 km out of town. You are travelling on the inside lane towards Ban Dung, approaching the bridge. And!!  Only one lane on the other side.

 

 

Where I stopped on the other side of the main road was horrible too. Though not for the same reason.

 

 

At least our soi back in the village is clear of rubbish. I go down it every day to clear any trash.

 

 

Rice completely done now. Someone owes us 12 sacks. Was gonna pick them up today, but the people were not at home.

 

 

Poo asking Robert about his new clothes.

 

 

Saw something unusual yesterday. A yellow water tank, in the school opposite Adjun's pad.

 

 

And Adjun likes giving Ginger a hug. Last Sunday.

 

 

This is the time of year for the beautiful flowers.

 

 

The village just after dawn.

 

 

Twins growing up.

 

 

+++++++

 

Owls get a great win at home to Blackburn yesterday. Saints, Peacocks, foxes and tractors all win. No change at the top. Toon sort out United. Gunners back on top.

 

That's nearly two months without rain now. Once that rain stops it's clear skies all the way til April.

 

No sign of the little ducks. Can't see the pinkies in pond 3. Some of the smaller Mekongs are showing up for surface food.

 

I'm a bit down in the dumps at the mo. Have to have a long listen to Maris Callas. Cheer me up.

 

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

 

One of Mildred's latest sketches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheer up Owl , there is always light at the end of the tunnel .

The Owls might have turned the corner and Mildred’s sketches are looking evermore impressive .

[chickenslegs]

Your Sunday post is late Owl. I was getting a bit concerned.

35 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

I'm a bit down in the dumps at the mo. Have to have a long listen to Maris Callas. Cheer me up.

Finding out that people have lied, then losing part of the farm to pay off debts is bound to have that effect. On the other hand you have lots of positive things going on (Mildred, dogs, cats, fish, snails - is the hat lady still in the picture?).

My favourite aria.

Keep Mildred away from boys for as long as possible, or you might have the same dilemma as Gianni.

[owl sees all]

Thanks Andy 'n' CL. You are both right.

 

Fifteen rai of dedication gone forever. 329 mature palms. Two water towers. Covering the debt interest was nearly 16k a week. Simply too much for me. She had already lost her gold. The farm - one of them  - had to go.

 

But it's onward and upwards for sure. I've a lovely daughter and my health is good. And as you say, the dogs, cats, fish, snails are fine. I'm sure the terrapins are OK too.

[HighPriority]

Sound advice about the boys @chickenslegs  though MrsHP uses a different technique… she encourages them to find a boyfriend “…so then I not have to pay for you anymore…” “Up to you”

[sotonowl]

7 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Owl Log - 03-11-2023 - Sunday evening

 

A strange week. Some very encouraging bits to it, but also a huge disappointment chucked in. Mildred is not back in school til Wednesday, so she can join me in going to the number 4 market tomorrow. Hope to pick up 200 pink dooks. No more ducks for now.

On the downside one of the big farms has been sold, to cover the huge debts that the Mrs had run up.

 

I'm hoping that the pineapple plant will give a third fruit. I will admit to watering it. Doing OK.

 

 

At school last week, every day was spent on the sport's field. Not for sport; although there was some footy. Mildred belongs to the yellow group. Six groups altogether. They didn't win the prize for the best performances, but did get some drinks given to them though. It was the 'blues' who came out on top.

 

 

Back to learning next week I reckon. Sport finished.

 

Found the worst soi in Ban Dung by accident. Never usually go down this soi, but it was sprung on me at the last mo'.

 

 

If I ever go to town on two wheels I'll stay well clear.

 

And Ban Dung has not got the monopoly on holes. There is a bad one developing on the 2022 near the bridge. About 1.5 km out of town. You are travelling on the inside lane towards Ban Dung, approaching the bridge. And!!  Only one lane on the other side.

 

 

Where I stopped on the other side of the main road was horrible too. Though not for the same reason.

 

 

At least our soi back in the village is clear of rubbish. I go down it every day to clear any trash.

 

 

Rice completely done now. Someone owes us 12 sacks. Was gonna pick them up today, but the people were not at home.

 

 

Poo asking Robert about his new clothes.

 

 

Saw something unusual yesterday. A yellow water tank, in the school opposite Adjun's pad.

 

 

And Adjun likes giving Ginger a hug. Last Sunday.

 

 

This is the time of year for the beautiful flowers.

 

 

The village just after dawn.

 

 

Twins growing up.

 

 

+++++++

 

Owls get a great win at home to Blackburn yesterday. Saints, Peacocks, foxes and tractors all win. No change at the top. Toon sort out United. Gunners back on top.

 

That's nearly two months without rain now. Once that rain stops it's clear skies all the way til April.

 

No sign of the little ducks. Can't see the pinkies in pond 3. Some of the smaller Mekongs are showing up for surface food.

 

I'm a bit down in the dumps at the mo. Have to have a long listen to Maris Callas. Cheer me up.

 

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

 

One of Mildred's latest sketches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheer up Owl, I'm sure you have a full grip of things over there. Must be a bit galling having to sell the farm though but keep the faith.

My missus has a few family problems of her own at the moment, compounded by the fact that we're in the UK and can do little about it from afar. We're at a loss of what to do which is made worse by dealing with people that don't follow logical norms.

[sotonowl]

7 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

The Owls might have turned the corner

We've definitely turned the corner AD, question is have we left it too late. The new manager is a star.

As for the blunts? Well they got beat 5-0 by the PL bottom club yesterday, arf,arf,arf. Now @owl sees allthat equalled the PL record for a club at the bottom of the PL, who else holds the record?

[owl sees all]

12 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

Your Sunday post is late Owl. I was getting a bit concerned.

Finding out that people have lied, then losing part of the farm to pay off debts is bound to have that effect. On the other hand you have lots of positive things going on (Mildred, dogs, cats, fish, snails - is the hat lady still in the picture?).

My favourite aria.

Keep Mildred away from boys for as long as possible, or you might have the same dilemma as Gianni.

 

What can I say CL?

 

If you are trying to cheer me up with that post, you are bang on the money.

 

Thanks.

[owl sees all]

6 hours ago, HighPriority said:

Sound advice about the boys @chickenslegs  though MrsHP uses a different technique… she encourages them to find a boyfriend “…so then I not have to pay for you anymore…” “Up to you”

 

That's what I said to Mrs Owl - although with more subtly - about the daughter Nan. Who, so I'm told, the money was give to. 'How would she ever pay the dosh back teerak?' Only two ways; win the lottery or sell (or loan out) her assets. So a plea. Any farangs out there that want a thoroughly untrustworthy 30 year old, with two kids that she don't live with but needs money for. But to her credit; I've heard she has stopped her on-line gambling.

 

But there is more. And this is really something I should have been more aware of. I'm from the old East London school., where a handshake seals a deal. ''An Englishman's handshake is as good as a bond.''; and all that. Over here that is certainly not the case. So all the plans, the talks, and the agreements we had, were simply a masquerade for the real manoeuvres.

 

My main focus is Mildred. I have to see to it that she gets the best start in what can be a difficult world.

 

Hells Bells!! I'm not gonna be about forever. None of us are. But when yer get into yer later years, things become quite clear. There is so much more to be done. Yet, unlike the days of youth when the body is more willing to carry out the mind's whims and ideas, the body had to be taken into consideration more.

 

I want to put a solar pump into number two. The Mrs don't like that idea, cause that 25k would be better off in her hand-bag in the form of gold; or lottery tickets. But I did suggest to her that once an irrigation system kicks in, it COULD put 10k in her pocket every month, she mellowed a bit. We will see.

 

Off to Ban Dung market in a while. Just charging the Mazza battery at the mo'.

 

[owl sees all]

Everything sorted. The farm is gone; never to be returned.

 

Picked up 200 pinkies from the market, and also bought 7 kois.

 

Didn't see any bigger ducks today. Just as well, as me and Mildred would have bought a couple for sure. Mrs Owl was in Ban Dung sorting out the land, so didn't venture into the market.

 

Went into Ban Dung afterwards to replace the Mazza battery. 3k for the new one, but got a discount of 500 for the old. 2500 baht. So that's no cheese for me, until the battery money is recovered. About 3 months.

 

Life's a bitch. Then you marry one. Then you die. Only joking guys!

 

[owl sees all]

13 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Life's a bitch. Then you marry one. Then you die. Only joking guys!

 

 

Yes! Only joking, life can be good before jumping the broomstick,

[owl sees all]

It's Sunday the 10th of December and this is the weekly Owl Log.

 

Time seems be be absolutely flying by. Went into Gig C in the week to buy some drinks. It was Christmas songs for the whole time I was in there. This week I reckon it will be red hats all round. Have to get one of Mildred's to wear next time there. I've got  good relationship with the lady who cooks the chickens. She gives me a big smile and points me to the food that has just come out of the ovens. Easy to tell really. It's a lot warmer than the others. But it's nice to know someone is caring.

 

Got back two of the three chanots. Mrs Owl says the last will arrive by post this week.

 

Now the people that have bought the farm are gonna get rid of at least 100 palm trees. I'm thinking; how do they remove them? There is one that I want to get out in number 2 farm. More on this later.

 

Picked up the pinkies as planned on Monday.

 

 

Got 200, and also bought 7 carp for 100 baht.

 

The Mrs was not with us, so me and Mildred had a mooch round without any moaning.

 

Daughter bought a nice pair of shoes. A bit expensive, so I chipped in half with 50 baht.

 

 

Lovely little dog for sale.

 

 

And it's not just shoes, clothes and pinkies. You can get yer body back to tip-tip condition.

 

 

Aimed at the ladies. They are still aching after all that rice cutting.

 

Also bought a pair of glasses for the both of us. Mildred bought shades and I got the prescription -1.25s. 150 baht all told. Then it was off to get Mrs Owl in Ban Dung.

 

Parked down the road outside the market, and come across a church that was being built.

 

 

Gonna be great. Don't know if it's christian or catholic. We will see.

 

Even more interesting, just along from the new church, a couple of Buddhas. A tad neglected. A bit sad.

 

 

Emile Krmberley Howle's abode.

 

 

I'll do some asking about Krmberley. Intrigued!

 

Over in Bella's compound they had moved the hut.

 

 

Poom and his dad tested it out. Bella's father, and E, were soon on the job, rushing to put the roof on before the rain arrives.

 

 

Next door, the remains of another project that died a death.

 

 

Gave the snail house a clean out.

 

 

This type of house is still the most common in the villages. Built in the air for a couple of reasons. One is to be able to keep cows and buffs underneath. Another is to stop snakes invading. And of course, there is the rain. Wouldn't want to be flooded out. Of course, that's when there was rain; years ago.

 

 

Mildred says this is her favourite tree.

 

 

Out of the litter of 7. There are 4 males left. Two at the farm and two at the village.

 

 

Lovely little pups. They are all loved when they are young. Thais seem to neglect them when they are grown.

 

Back from Ban Dung on Monday, it was straight off to the farm to let the fish go.

 

Daughter showing off her new fashion items.

 

 

Let the fish go. Carp first.

 

 

Then the pinkies.

 

 

Ones in the bucket destined for number 3 pond.

 

Put 100 into number 7. I'm not so sure about the wisdom here. Last year this pond dried up quite early.

 

 

Go on then! Swim away.

 

 

Picked up the last of the rice. 12 sacks into the store. Total 44.

 

 

It's coming round to that special time of year. No!! Not Xmas. The chicken galas.

 

The one in the middle has a great left hook. The other is very good defensively.

 

 

Poor Robert!! Didn't come in for food last night. Nowhere to be seen this morning.

 

But then! Found him at eight this morning. Been locked in the Mazza all night.

 

 

Door needs a new panel. Robert seems non the worse for the ordeal.

 

That Manchester United are so silly. They were saving themselves for the big one against Bayern in the week, and let The Cherries walk all over them. 0-3 at Old Trafford. And the thing is. Bayern lost 5-1, so they were saving themselves for nothing. If they had known there was nowt to be feared, they could have broken sweat.

 

Both Sheffielders won by the solitary goal.

Is there a change in the usual order at the top of the EPL? Villa not dropped a  home point yet this season. Looking good.

 

I'm just about over my disappointment of losing the farm. After paying off all the debts, there is a little bit left over. I'm looking at doing a solar system for number two farm. Me and Mildred had a good look at it yesterday. One tree might have to be cut down. more on this next week.

 

No school for Mildred tomorrow. No idea why. Not moaning though.

 

The new battery is just the nuts. A new lease of life for the Mazza. Starting sorted. Just the door to go now. Silly Robert. Why didn't you just bark?

 

Stopped my urine challenge completely. Got fed up with trimming my eyebrows. Still doing the bathroom yoga though.

 

Tinned pussy food is so expensive. All that is available in Big C is their own brand at 39 baht a tin. Ordered 24 cans off Lazada. With delivery charges works out at 31.5 baht a can. Still dear though.

 

Water bill expensive this month. 200 baht. Half of that was for one night when the water - the Mrs was using to water her plants outside - was left on all night.

 

No luck on the lottery last time. But I had an inspiration last week, and I reckon '4' will be right up there this next time.

 

Did we get the answer to the last footy question? The title stayed in Liverpool between 1981 and 1989 when Arsenal took the title, and broke their stranglehold.

 

Is there any other sport other than footy? Well, it seems there could be.  Report from the BBC. ''The $700m (£558m) 10-year contract is the largest ever in US Major League Baseball (MLB) and makes Japan's Shohei Ohtani one of the world's highest earning athletes.'' Anyone out there that can whack a ball with a stick? The Yanks want you.

 

Still can't get vids to load. Maybe the best thing is to put a link to my Rumble account and anyone could watch them.

 

Wars still raging. 'Give peace a chance'. Who sang that?

 

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

 

 

Edited December 10, 2023 by owl sees all

[HighPriority]

With friends like your mutt, who needs a Thai wife ??

[owl sees all]

Can't blame Robert. Although the silly sod didn't make a row. Bark even.

 

No! It was me who did the deed. Left the door open. Mrs Owl said I was a ''no good farang.'' Although she locked the Mazza up at 8ish in the evening, and never noticed anything. I accept the blame 100%. A beating is a'coming. Had quite a few recently. Not choppers, or anything like that. No! Coat-hangers and sticks and buckets.

 

On the upside. The cat-food arrived this afternoon. Have not fed the pussies with the new stuff yet.

 

Keep that stick away from Mrs Owl pussy cat.

 

 

[chickenslegs]

50 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

A beating is a'coming. Had quite a few recently.

 

If you are serious (I hope you are just exaggerating) it's time to get out of that abusive relationship. If you think Mildred is in danger, take her with you - if not, leave her with her mother.  

Losing your investments (land, property) behind is tough to deal with, but you could start again and have a good life if you have 800.000 in the bank or a monthly income of 65,000  - or can afford to use an agent.

Best of luck Owl.

 

[sotonowl]

6 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

 

If you are serious (I hope you are just exaggerating) it's time to get out of that abusive relationship. If you think Mildred is in danger, take her with you - if not, leave her with her mother.  

Losing your investments (land, property) behind is tough to deal with, but you could start again and have a good life if you have 800.000 in the bank or a monthly income of 65,000  - or can afford to use an agent.

Best of luck Owl.

 

I'd like to think CL that Owls domestic issues aren't anywhere near as bad as he'd have us believe. I certainly hope they aren't anyway or he'd be wise to take your advice and bail out.

On another note Owl, I see Dull didn't score yesterday so presume you bet was down. Couls you let me know again what your bet was by email preferably, I might just have a pop at it. TIA

[Fat is a type of crazy]

Like Chickens Legs it is hoped you are half joking. How arrogant could a person be after causing her family so many issues to dare taking the moral high ground on anything. Hopefully she is at least being financially responsible from now, or steps can be taken to make her be financially responsible if that is possible, so you can relax with the nice things you have. 

[sirineou]

17 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Door needs a new panel. Robert seems non the worse for the ordeal.

I think you can fix that.

a little bit of glue . duct tape, a bit of Armorall, and a new truck should have  it look like brand new. 

[owl sees all]

9 hours ago, chickenslegs said:

 

If you are serious (I hope you are just exaggerating) it's time to get out of that abusive relationship. If you think Mildred is in danger, take her with you - if not, leave her with her mother.  

Losing your investments (land, property) behind is tough to deal with, but you could start again and have a good life if you have 800.000 in the bank or a monthly income of 65,000  - or can afford to use an agent.

Best of luck Owl.

 

Thanks for the advice CL.

 

I do get regular beatings. I'm a big strong lad and can take it. But I'm not keen on getting whacked when I'm driving.

[owl sees all]

2 hours ago, sirineou said:

I think you can fix that.

a little bit of glue . duct tape, a bit of Armorall, and a new truck should have  it look like brand new. 

 

It looks terrible ,but a bit of superglue and stick silver tape will make it look better. I reckon I can get a panel though. No rush. I don't sit that side, so it'll be the Mrs' moaning that will spring me into action for the panel.

 

Mildred off school today. I'll get her to help me fix it up.