Diary of a farang in Isaan

[faraday]

1 hour ago, owl sees all said:

David has been chucked off Youtube. A number of prominent doctors and virologists also. Shaun Attwood had started up www.brandnewtube.com. No deplatforming, no censorship. Sonia Paulson is contributing and others.

Sonia & Shaun - blooming brilliant!

 

Shaun put up a video the other day, where he interviews Darren Jeffrey. It is beyond shocking.

 

 

[sotonowl]

On 8/21/2020 at 5:25 AM, owl sees all said:

Investigations are almost complete.

 

Bassett was a wooden furniture company that at one time employed over 20k people.

 

They ventured into the beauty market after some board in-fighting and they became two different companies. Both ran into serious financial probs' and sold out. 

 

However, I am more interested in the clippers than the furniture. The machinery eventually found its way to Sth Korea. The 'Three Sevens' company still produce the clippers. The only difference being the stamping, and the packaging.

 

I went to the 20 baht shop yesterday and bought a pair of clippers:

 

 

 

Almost identical!

 

 

The packaging says a 'lifetime guarantee', where as the Bassett clippers only had 10 years.

 

 

Further investigation led me to Lazada. The cost of a decent pair of Three Seven clippers is 79 baht. Appreciably less than the $4 US, but still more than 20 baht. But!!!!! I notice that all the modern Three Seven clippers now have a little hole at the end for attachment somewhere.

 

In conclusion; I might say that the clippers in question have been discontinued. I've got the details of Three Seven of Korea, and will be asking some searching questions (I'll not tell the Mrs).

 

Watch this space.

 

PPS: at the 20 baht shop I also bought a light bulb (energy saver), a pack of 8 toilet rolls and an 8 inch diameter fishing net. Last of the big spenders!!

 

 

Mysteriously this cropped up on my FB page today, coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. They do look like a great bit of kit but not at the reduced price shown.

https://www.swanation.co.uk/products/nail-clippers-for-thick-nails?variant=33157368971350

 

Hope i'm allowed to do that.

[owl sees all]

29 minutes ago, sotonowl said:

Mysteriously this cropped up on my FB page today, coincidence? Maybe, maybe not. They do look like a great bit of kit but not at the reduced price shown.

https://www.swanation.co.uk/products/nail-clippers-for-thick-nails?variant=33157368971350

 

Hope i'm allowed to do that.

They look great. And, if not a coincidence; then a conspiracy.

 

This personal grooming has reached new heights. I've had lots of clippers in my time. I tend to abuse them. That's why I have a pair in my fishing box. The ones that I was drawn to originally looked to be good value at 20 baht, and made in the US too.

 

My grooming kit consists of nail clippers, a small pair of pliers (nose and ear hair) and some strong twine (pulling teeth). Mildred has cut my hair for the last five years, in a style she fancies at the time*. And when my beard grows, it gets cut with any scissors that are lying around.

 

This new fancy grooming stuff leaves me scared. "Oh, he is so much in touch with his feminine side. He sometimes wears my panties." Break out the clubs I say. Come back Olly Reed; we need you.

 

* When she was much younger, my hair would finish up looking terrible. Mrs Owl would moan about people looking at it, but after a couple of weeks of growth it would look fine. Now, she is very professional.

[Kadilo]

11 hours ago, faraday said:

Many people dismiss David Icke as some sort of looney,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I quite enjoyed his duets with Tina Turner. 

[bluesofa]

12 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Mildred has cut my hair for the last five years, in a style she fancies at the time*. And when my beard grows, it gets cut with any scissors that are lying around.

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* When she was much younger, my hair would finish up looking terrible. Mrs Owl would moan about people looking at it, but after a couple of weeks of growth it would look fine. Now, she is very professional.

Have I understood this right? 'Mrs Owl would moan about people looking at it'

Was that because it didn't look good, or did she moan because people had the temerity to look at it?

 

At school, when someone came in showing off a new haircut the comment was always, "When are you going back to have it finished?"

[owl sees all]

5 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Have I understood this right? 'Mrs Owl would moan about people looking at it'

Was that because it didn't look good, or did she moan because people had the temerity to look at it?

 

At school, when someone came in showing off a new haircut the comment was always, "When are you going back to have it finished?"

I think she was moaning because she somehow thought it reflected badly on her. Same when I wear my shirts inside out. Or, when I have different colour shoes on.

 

Yes! The haircuts at school. There were always comments; as you say. The one I remember was; "try going to a barber next time."

[owl sees all]

Owl Log - 23-08-2020

 

Some sad news yet again. Charkie has been so unfortunate with her offspring. The last remaining kitten was attacked by a dog outside the house and didn't make it.

 

Mildred was very upset; as was I. Ginger was such an adventurous kitten. Very inquisitive. Very brave.

 

 

The dog situation is awful. Within 50 metres of us there must be 40 dogs. Charkie brought Ginger in and began licking her all over. 

 

Buried him at the farm in the afternoon.

 

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On the way to the farm I saw the 'poo poo wagon'. Discharging its load into a sugar field. The Mrs says it is bad. But I point out that spraying glyphosate and paraquat are bad, but that doesn't stop the farmers using them.

 

 

We are using glufosinate-ammonium, which is less poisonous than the big two. The data suggests that its concentration is greatly reduced by water, rather than by other means. So, this seems to be the right time to be using it; between showers.

 

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I'll plant the avocado today. Milly says to take it to the farm. I think she is right.

 

 

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This rain has rejuvenated the ponds. The fish are very active.

 

 

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Mildred's school has given up on grassing the slope at the front of the building. Concrete steps are being put in.

 

 

 

 

Don't know why they didn't put them in earlier.

 

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It a dilemma with the herbicides. The rice growers use one that is very selective - kills some weeds - but doesn't harm the rice. I'm sure some traces must finish up on our dinner plates.

 

So sad about the little cat. I said to Milly that I'll put a mesh along the bottom of the gate, and we will have to keep the gate shut. If more kittens arrive that is. Wouldn't surprise me.

 

Mains water off again. We store 300 litres in the bathroom. That's barely enough for a couple of days. It's the little things we take for granted that are most missed. Water and clean air for two.

 

I'm quite impressed with the B10 deisel. Pick-up runs well. The price is under 20 baht while the other blends hover around 22.9. Waiting for B20 to arrive in our area. Then B50!!??

 

The pound has rocketed upwards. Transferwise quoting 41.3 baht to the pound at close this week. On its way back to 70 hopefully!

 

Went fishing yesterday and bagged eight pla nin in little over an hour. Changed the hook and used the new clippers for cutting line and pushing the hook barb down. They are unmarked. What a bargain they were.

 

Looks like rain.

 

Bye y'all

 

Take care out there.

 

 

 

 

[bluesofa]

2 hours ago, owl sees all said:

I think she was moaning because she somehow thought it reflected badly on her. Same when I wear my shirts inside out. Or, when I have different colour shoes on.

 

Yes! The haircuts at school. There were always comments; as you say. The one I remember was; "try going to a barber next time."

Ah, yes. Worrying about it reflecting badly on someone else.

 

I remember a few years ago my mother-in-law told my wife that I shouldn't really be walking to (by coincidence) the barbers - about 500 metres, but should use the motorbike or car, because she was worried people would think we didn't have enough money to buy our own transport. The usual loss-of-face syndrome.

 

Unsurprisingly that fell on deaf ears, much as I get on with them for most things.

Once I walked to their farm and back (about three kilometres each way). Completely baffled them.

 

I also walked into town one afternoon, knowing I'd be drinking beer there, about five kilometres. Well I tried to.

My wife was out somewhere, so couldn't get a lift.

After only one kilometre a woman on a motorbike stopped and asked in English where I was going. Initially I thought she was trying to chat me up.

I told her I was walking into town. The look of horror on here face! She told me it was too dangerous. I laughed at her when she said that, of course it wasn't.

In the end she insisted on giving a lift half a kilometre to a guy who she knew had a tuk-tuk. Fair enough, it was kind of her. He took me into town.

 

[HighPriority]

Yes, my wife is always telling me that things are “too dangerous”

On Wednesday nights I go to running club and we often have a bbq after and rehydrate ???? I get home 9pm -11:30pm and she’s locked in our caravan withe every available light on !

We do live in a very quiet and safe rural area ????

[Kadilo]

31 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Ah, yes. Worrying about it reflecting badly on someone else.

 

I remember a few years ago my mother-in-law told my wife that I shouldn't really be walking to (by coincidence) the barbers - about 500 metres, but should use the motorbike or car, because she was worried people would think we didn't have enough money to buy our own transport. The usual loss-of-face syndrome.

 

Unsurprisingly that fell on deaf ears, much as I get on with them for most things.

Once I walked to their farm and back (about three kilometres each way). Completely baffled them.

 

I also walked into town one afternoon, knowing I'd be drinking beer there, about five kilometres. Well I tried to.

My wife was out somewhere, so couldn't get a lift.

After only one kilometre a woman on a motorbike stopped and asked in English where I was going. Initially I thought she was trying to chat me up.

I told her I was walking into town. The look of horror on here face! She told me it was too dangerous. I laughed at her when she said that, of course it wasn't.

In the end she insisted on giving a lift half a kilometre to a guy who she knew had a tuk-tuk. Fair enough, it was kind of her. He took me into town.

 

I’ve had similar experiences when walking into town, about 5km. Random people stopping and offering a lift. They think we are mad and maybe broken down as they would never do it. 
 

The only danger for me is the dogs roaming looking for food. 
 

My partner used to worry about the face aspect at first but she’s given up now. I even get her walking with me some days on the roads for added protection. 

[owl sees all]

When I first got to the village we bought a m/c (still got it) and it was parked outside the MinL's. As with most of these villages, brothers and sisters and sons and daughters live quite close.

 

One of Mrs Owl's nieces jumped onto our m/c and went to her mother's home. No more that 80 metres. The bike duly came back, and a short while after the Mrs' sister took it away to her house. A longer journey of about 100 metres. Half hour later the niece was again riding to her house on our m/c. 

 

Both the sister and niece had their m/cs outside the house. I asked the wife why they were using ours, and not their own. Evidently the niece's bike was low on petrol and the sister thought ours looked newer.

 

After yet another round trip, going to the corner shop, by the wife's brother this time. I sauntered over, removed the keys, and slipped them into my pocket. If anyone wanted the bike in future, I would have to be asked. No-one asked if they could use it again. Learnt something that day.

 

 

[Kadilo]

1 hour ago, owl sees all said:

When I first got to the village we bought a m/c (still got it) and it was parked outside the MinL's. As with most of these villages, brothers and sisters and sons and daughters live quite close.

 

One of Mrs Owl's nieces jumped onto our m/c and went to her mother's home. No more that 80 metres. The bike duly came back, and a short while after the Mrs' sister took it away to her house. A longer journey of about 100 metres. Half hour later the niece was again riding to her house on our m/c. 

 

Both the sister and niece had their m/cs outside the house. I asked the wife why they were using ours, and not their own. Evidently the niece's bike was low on petrol and the sister thought ours looked newer.

 

After yet another round trip, going to the corner shop, by the wife's brother this time. I sauntered over, removed the keys, and slipped them into my pocket. If anyone wanted the bike in future, I would have to be asked. No-one asked if they could use it again. Learnt something that day.

 

 

They do have this impression that anything that is yours is theirs too. In some ways it’s nice that they like to share but more often than not it’s them sharing your stuff and not vice versa unless it’s a bowl of uneditable somtam which you don’t want. 
 

I bought myself a new m/c for when I’m out there for the pure reason that every time I wanted to use the gfs it was no where to be seen. Usually “borrowed” by the old man to nip off somewhere no one knew where and come back hours later. Mainly because his was a heap and hers was full of ferang fuel. 

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, Kadilo said:

They do have this impression that anything that is yours is theirs too. In some ways it’s nice that they like to share but more often than not it’s them sharing your stuff and not vice versa unless it’s a bowl of uneditable somtam which you don’t want. 
 

I bought myself a new m/c for when I’m out there for the pure reason that every time I wanted to use the gfs it was no where to be seen. Usually “borrowed” by the old man to nip off somewhere no one knew where and come back hours later. Mainly because his was a heap and hers was full of ferang fuel. 

"full of ferang fuel" - gives the impression it runs on porridge.

[Kadilo]

12 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

"full of ferang fuel" - gives the impression it runs on porridge.

Lol, no it’s super economy super cheap, 

You can run on it for days without costing a baht then once it’s empty just leave it to be refuelled. 

[bluesofa]

2 hours ago, owl sees all said:

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On the way to the farm I saw the 'poo poo wagon'. Discharging its load into a sugar field. The Mrs says it is bad. But I point out that spraying glyphosate and paraquat are bad, but that doesn't stop the farmers using them.

Ah, so that's how they make demerara sugar.

 

Thirty years ago my Dad had a cracked soil-pipe under the ground (from the toilet to the sewerage pipe in the road).

When I got someone to repair it, they said it had been like that for years, slowly leaking into his garden. Always wondered why his roses did so well.

[FarFlungFalang]

On 4/13/2020 at 1:37 PM, Odysseus123 said:

Great photos Asterix*!

 

I showed then to my avian mate George and this was his reaction..

 

 

Go the Pies!

[phetphet]

Further investigation led me to Lazada. The cost of a decent pair of Three Seven clippers is 79 baht. Appreciably less than the $4 US, but still more than 20 baht. But!!!!! I notice that all the modern Three Seven clippers now have a little hole at the end for attachment somewhere.

 

On Lazada they have a box of twelve 777 clippers for 390 baht, so while not quite as cheapo as your 20 baht ones, with P&P probably around 35 baht apiece.

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/new-lot-777-made-in-korea-777-nail-clippers-1-12-i1256240632-s3050358864.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.10.789f5a70hwotE8&search=1

[owl sees all]

13 minutes ago, phetphet said:

Further investigation led me to Lazada. The cost of a decent pair of Three Seven clippers is 79 baht. Appreciably less than the $4 US, but still more than 20 baht. But!!!!! I notice that all the modern Three Seven clippers now have a little hole at the end for attachment somewhere.

 

On Lazada they have a box of twelve 777 clippers for 390 baht, so while not quite as cheapo as your 20 baht ones, with P&P probably around 35 baht apiece.

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/new-lot-777-made-in-korea-777-nail-clippers-1-12-i1256240632-s3050358864.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.10.789f5a70hwotE8&search=1

Just goes to show how quality pieces like these can be made so cheaply. No wonder the west has trouble competing.

 

Personally, I've always liked a decent pair of nail clippers. They came in handy when I was in special forces. Along with other stuff, like robust needles and knives.

[Kadilo]

8 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

They came in handy when I was in special forces. 

How come you didnt end up in Pattaya with all the others?

[bluesofa]

1 minute ago, Kadilo said:

8 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

They came in handy when I was in special forces. 

How come you didnt end up in Pattaya with all the rest?

I was in similar. Mine was special farces.

[owl sees all]

Pattaya was never my cup of Rosy. 

 

I tried to fit in; even to the point of grabbing a bit of fluff on Beach Road. Took the bit back to the room only to find out she was a he. How could I be so silly billy? Anyway! Gave him 100 baht to get back to Beach Road, then went out again. The bar girls in the bar below were all giggling. Went down Soi Dianna and met the wife.

 

Dear me!

[Kadilo]

I loved Pattaya for years and still make the odd trip back for old times sake. I have a mate who basically has never been anywhere else in the 20 plus years we have been coming. 

 

Its not like like he lives on the outskirts or anything and pops on for some action. He has bought a condo on Soi 15 and is amongst it every night. 

 

I always say if I wasn’t so stupid for 15 years or so in Pattaya I would be working now. That said they were great times and memories. I just wish I had wound it in a little but that was me, all or sod all. 

 

Im glad for my health, physical and mental that I met the other half. I rarely drink now and am in a lot better condition than I was 5 year ago. 

 

My mate is very much a live for today kind of guy and fair play to him, each to their own. 

[sotonowl]

9 hours ago, Kadilo said:

I always say if I wasn’t so stupid for 15 years or so in Pattaya I would be working now.

Should that say wouldn't?

[Kadilo]

4 hours ago, sotonowl said:

Should that say wouldn't?

Yes, my error. 

[bluesofa]

15 hours ago, phetphet said:

Further investigation led me to Lazada. The cost of a decent pair of Three Seven clippers is 79 baht. Appreciably less than the $4 US, but still more than 20 baht. But!!!!! I notice that all the modern Three Seven clippers now have a little hole at the end for attachment somewhere.

 

On Lazada they have a box of twelve 777 clippers for 390 baht, so while not quite as cheapo as your 20 baht ones, with P&P probably around 35 baht apiece.

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/new-lot-777-made-in-korea-777-nail-clippers-1-12-i1256240632-s3050358864.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.10.789f5a70hwotE8&search=1

I just had a look at the Lazada link. Seems to be some irony in the brand being labelled  'Yellow Sunshine'.

 

 

[owl sees all]

Owl Log - 26-08-2020

 

The lads spraying the Glufosinate Ammonium, or Phosphinothricin for short, have nearly finished, but they needed more to kill off the last section. So this morning, I took Mildred to school and went shopping for the nectar. Couldn't get it my usual shop as they had sold out, but I found another shop at the same price (4l for 670 baht). The young lady serving me was a stunner. About 20, and such a lovely smile. A real twinkle in her eye too. She has leapfrogged the 7/11 check out girl as my number one.

 

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At the school I saw that the steps were progressing nicely.

 

 

It's gonna be great. Do hope they tidy up the surrounding area.

 

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There are a couple of cars in Ban Dung, that have caught my attention. Both German, and wonderful examples of engineering on wheels. I think the Beetle is drivable but the Merc is waiting for a new paint job.

 

 

Shame to see such majestic vehicles not roaring about.

 

 

Looks like they are parked outside a night club. They have been there for weeks.

 

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A huge disappointment for me today. I went into the 20 baht shop to buy up the 'Bassett' or 'Three Seven' nail clippers (to send to England), only to find their were just two left. I haven't opened them yet. I've not looked at the inside, and I can't quite see without opening one up, but it doesn't look as though there is any engraving on them. I don't want to open the package and find out they are China copies.

 

 

Although not delighted about the clippers, I did buy some great fishing line. Made in Spain. !00 metres of 'super stretch system', and 100% 'Byoer Nylon'. 15.5 kg breaking strain. Would set me back 10 euros in Spain. Another business opportunity for me here I reckon.

 

I was thinking that the toe-clipping adventure had come to an end; but no! Premature thinking. A restock wagon arrived. What treasures lie under the cover I thought as I sat in the pick-up and watched the unloading.

 

y.

 

Hope that's not my nail-clippers you are carefully passing down!?

 

 

Best shop in town.

 

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Moan, moan, moan about the rain not coming and them we get the wettest month for the best part of four years.

 

 

I did something that I thought I would not have to do; release some water from the ponds.

 

 

The thinking is that I'll go from the rice farm to the pond and vice versa by alternating the overflows.

 

If we get 'big rain' I can let the water go into farm two. The bottom two ponds should be 6 inches lower by this afternoon.

 

 

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The Eucas along the new road are doing well.

 

 

They will look fantastic in a few months. They do now, when they get to 2/3 metres high they will attract everyone's eye.

 

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Water on and off. Off at the mo' but on at shower time last evening.

 

I'm not sure if Charkie is sick or still grieving over the loss of her son Ginger. Been off her grub for a couple of days.

 

Planted the last avocado in the farm Monday. Pics soon.

 

Forgot to mention last log; I was refused entry into the weekly market near Ban Dung last Thursday. Had to buy a mask for 10 baht to get in. Once inside only 50% were wearing them.

 

I think Grealish should have been in the English footy squad. One of the best midfielders in the last EPL season, in a very average team. Good to see some new faces though.

 

I'd finally had enough. I demanded - as forcefully as I dare - to get the Buddha objects removed from my bedside cupboard top.

 

I said "Teerak, why not move them over to your bedside cupboard?" "You know nothing stupid farang. Must be near door." "Oh right."

 

Mrs Owl wasn't best pleased to do this. In fact she hated me all weekend. Her collection had gradually built up, almost unnoticed, to the point where I was almost knocking them off the table, in my restless sleep. To be honest they were giving me the creeps. Got removed Friday and I've had some decent night's sleep.

 

The little Buddhas were put into the spare room. Much better.

 

 

Which left the area clear for my own special things.

 

 

Every time I go into the bedroom one of my treasures is on the floor. "Teerak! Who is knocking my stuff down?" "They fall over self. I not do." "OK dear. I thought that too."

 

It's a mystery.

 

Bye y'all.

[FarFlungFalang]

10 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

I'm not sure if Charkie is sick or still grieving over the loss of her son Ginger. Been off her grub for a couple of days.

We just lost one of our cats which displayed classic Rabies symptoms.Now down to 11 from about 23.

[owl sees all]

5 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

We just lost one of our cats which displayed classic Rabies symptoms.Now down to 11 from about 23.

I'm sorry to hear that FFF. Twenty three cats. I envy you. We had nearly 40 at one time, when we lived at the farm house. Mrs Owl gave many away when I went to England for the Brexit vote.

 

We gave 10 to the monks at Kham Chanot a few years back. Took the MinL and wife there about 12 months later and while I was sitting outside one came over to me for a stroke. Lovely!

 

 

Post a pic please FFF.

[FarFlungFalang]

54 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

Post a pic please FFF.

It was the Grey in the 2nd and 3rd pics that died.The three in the last 5th/6th photos arrived one day together Mum's sleeping in the wok Lucy and Maxine and became 23 now 10 left.The white and ginger cat on the pillow escaped the desexing regime by deserting but pops in now and then to say hi.

 

 

[Sterling]

16 hours ago, owl sees all said:

The young lady serving me was a stunner. About 20, and such a lovely smile. A real twinkle in her eye too. She has leapfrogged the 7/11 check out girl as my number one.

 

Owl, I hope Mrs Owl doesnt stalk you on TV or you'll be accused of "sending money to ladies on the internet" again.