Day Rides, Chiang Rai Bikers

[kandahar]

Looks like we have settled on a date and time that will suit some. Monday, the 28th Feb., 10:00 a.m. We will head for the hot springs, out past Don's cafe. It was suggested that we do not meet in town because of all of the traffic and traffic lights, but instead to meet near my place, which is on the way out of town, headed towards the springs. There is a big shade tree across the street from my house. Looks like a good place to meet. I'm in the Den Haa area, just off the old CM highway. PM for details if you don't know where I live.

Any suggestions or input welcome. Other than that, we'll see any of you there that choose to go along. Bikes of all sizes welcome. Again, it isn't a race. Looks like we have four confirmed at this time.

[jubby]

Looks like we have settled on a date and time that will suit some. Monday, the 28th Feb., 10:00 a.m. We will head for the hot springs, out past Don's cafe. It was suggested that we do not meet in town because of all of the traffic and traffic lights, but instead to meet near my place, which is on the way out of town, headed towards the springs. There is a big shade tree across the street from my house. Looks like a good place to meet. I'm in the Den Haa area, just off the old CM highway. PM for details if you don't know where I live.

Any suggestions or input welcome. Other than that, we'll see any of you there that choose to go along. Bikes of all sizes welcome. Again, it isn't a race. Looks like we have four confirmed at this time.

Sounds good Marty, I agree your place is on the way , makes sense. I think I'll take the wife if her Hormones are well balanced that day.

[scorpio1945]

Looks like we have settled on a date and time that will suit some. Monday, the 28th Feb., 10:00 a.m. We will head for the hot springs, out past Don's cafe. It was suggested that we do not meet in town because of all of the traffic and traffic lights, but instead to meet near my place, which is on the way out of town, headed towards the springs. There is a big shade tree across the street from my house. Looks like a good place to meet. I'm in the Den Haa area, just off the old CM highway. PM for details if you don't know where I live.

Any suggestions or input welcome. Other than that, we'll see any of you there that choose to go along. Bikes of all sizes welcome. Again, it isn't a race. Looks like we have four confirmed at this time.

I am in

[raylo]

Looks like we have settled on a date and time that will suit some. Monday, the 28th Feb., 10:00 a.m. We will head for the hot springs, out past Don's cafe. It was suggested that we do not meet in town because of all of the traffic and traffic lights, but instead to meet near my place, which is on the way out of town, headed towards the springs. There is a big shade tree across the street from my house. Looks like a good place to meet. I'm in the Den Haa area, just off the old CM highway. PM for details if you don't know where I live.

Any suggestions or input welcome. Other than that, we'll see any of you there that choose to go along. Bikes of all sizes welcome. Again, it isn't a race. Looks like we have four confirmed at this time.

Tick me. Not sure solo or duo will PM for your details.

[raylo]

Anyway, I found the place but it took me an extra ten minutes because of the poor directions.

How much fish did you get? Is it worth the effort?

And how about the goat? Are you as interested in such things as old Jubbby?

When it comes to a daytrip the upper Hot Spring seem to be better. You can find Good food and Cold Beer there.

Going further up along the river you will find the Motorbike Bridge and can cross the river on that one and take the road passing Elephant Camp where they also have Cold Beer.

Svenian

I saw you mention Beer Laos Dark somewhere.

Do you have a source or you only get in personal supplies?

[svenivan]

Svenian

I saw you mention Beer Laos Dark somewhere.

Do you have a source or you only get in personal supplies?

The Beer Lao Dark is hard to find here in Thailand. I rented a boat in Golden Triangle and went over to Laos, to the small island there. I bought a couple of boxes of the beer there. I told all the details in another thread, cannot remember which but search the forum for Beer Lao!

It is worth all effort!

[bifftastic]

sounds like the 400 baht boat trip from Chiang Saen maybe? I did the same, nipped over to the market on the Laos side, no officials either side brought some dark Beer Laos back no problem.

If it was that trip, there's a small kiosk type place on the river front in Chiang Saen near the traffic lights. Alternatively there's the Chinese company nearer Sob Ruak who will take you over for free but you have to go and walk round their casino before they'll take you to the market!

[jubby]

sounds like the 400 baht boat trip from Chiang Saen maybe? I did the same, nipped over to the market on the Laos side, no officials either side brought some dark Beer Laos back no problem.

If it was that trip, there's a small kiosk type place on the river front in Chiang Saen near the traffic lights. Alternatively there's the Chinese company nearer Sob Ruak who will take you over for free but you have to go and walk round their casino before they'll take you to the market!

Hey, we can all go across when we come up for your wedding ... There must be some at a special price somewhere, there's a lot of coming and going along that river

[sunholidaysun1]

If Don's place was open you could have stopped for breakfast there but hes closed on Sundays , he has some nice sausages

[sunholidaysun1]

Just thought , Gary at he Kangaroo bar will be open for drinks and FOOD in the afternoon , maybe I will see you all in there ,

[kandahar]

If Don's place was open you could have stopped for breakfast there but hes closed on Sundays , he has some nice sausages

I'm lost on this one. Today isn't Sunday. At least at my house it isn't. I'll check with the guy across the street.

[sunholidaysun1]

:D :lol: :D Ive lost a few days I think ,

[bifftastic]

sounds like the 400 baht boat trip from Chiang Saen maybe? I did the same, nipped over to the market on the Laos side, no officials either side brought some dark Beer Laos back no problem.

If it was that trip, there's a small kiosk type place on the river front in Chiang Saen near the traffic lights. Alternatively there's the Chinese company nearer Sob Ruak who will take you over for free but you have to go and walk round their casino before they'll take you to the market!

Hey, we can all go across when we come up for your wedding ... There must be some at a special price somewhere, there's a lot of coming and going along that river

Good idea mate! The 400 baht boat is a long tail type thing which might sink with enough beer laos for a wedding party! The Chinese boat is quite big, more of a 'proper boat' if you know what I mean? They do make you go in the casino but we walked round it once, said "hmm yes very nice, can we go to the market now please?" Sounds like a plan, or we can just nip over in someone's boat, I'm sure there'll be one we can nick haha! boat raids on the beer laos market, love it!

[raylo]

If Don's place was open you could have stopped for breakfast there but hes closed on Sundays , he has some nice sausages

Not sure what you are referring to but this is the info I have on the bike ride:

Looks like we have settled on a date and time that will suit some. Monday, the 28th Feb., 10:00 a.m. We will head for the hot springs, out past Don's cafe

If it isn't please let me know.

I need to make sure the KandyMan is there as 1/ we are meeting at his place and 2/ want to keep an eye on him as someone poisoned my guard dog and I have his admission in writing about having designs on our place.

Now if this was a western country he could be up on charges. Tehy might not stick but think about alll you Thailand knockers. We dont live in that type of society anymore.

If it is something other than the bike ride then thats fine I dont need to know your machinations.

By the way: Is there food & drink available at these hot springs?? Is it like the standard hot spring tourist traps??

[kandahar]

If indeed you lost your dog, I am sorry to hear that. I have a soft spot for dogs.

The route, date and times are still on, no changes except, the wife may not be joining us.

There are food and drinks "in the vicinity" of the springs. Not sure if it is the same as all tourist hot springs sites. Dunno anything about those places. But Sven seems to be in the know about that area. We'll be fine.

Now, if you guys decide you need to show up here early, let me know. I have a recipe for a pretty good breakfast but I'll need some warning time.

[jubby]

If Don's place was open you could have stopped for breakfast there but hes closed on Sundays , he has some nice sausages

Not sure what you are referring to but this is the info I have on the bike ride:

Looks like we have settled on a date and time that will suit some. Monday, the 28th Feb., 10:00 a.m. We will head for the hot springs, out past Don's cafe

If it isn't please let me know.

I need to make sure the KandyMan is there as 1/ we are meeting at his place and 2/ want to keep an eye on him as someone poisoned my guard dog and I have his admission in writing about having designs on our place.

Now if this was a western country he could be up on charges. Tehy might not stick but think about alll you Thailand knockers. We dont live in that type of society anymore.

If it is something other than the bike ride then thats fine I dont need to know your machinations.

By the way: Is there food & drink available at these hot springs?? Is it like the standard hot spring tourist traps??

food and drink at the Hotsprings I believe. No its not a Tourist trap. Thai prices I believe. There's a National park just up the road too, And its FREE also. We'll probably have the Hotsprings and the National park to ourselves .

Kd. Its definately Sunday in my Village, ......... Just been round to check the Television situation at my Inlaws as I've heard they are without. I do remember installing DTV satelite system a couple of years ago. No TV to be seen, and the satelite Dish is horizontal with a few things like chilli's drying in it. ......

So, yes , Its Sunday in my world today.

reminds me of a Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7Gee3THtb8

[raylo]

If indeed you lost your dog, I am sorry to hear that. I have a soft spot for dogs.

The route, date and times are still on, no changes except, the wife may not be joining us.

There are food and drinks "in the vicinity" of the springs. Not sure if it is the same as all tourist hot springs sites. Dunno anything about those places. But Sven seems to be in the know about that area. We'll be fine.

Now, if you guys decide you need to show up here early, let me know. I have a recipe for a pretty good breakfast but I'll need some warning time.

To paraphrase you - your soft spot is your stomache: Hot Dogs if I remember correctly! Anyway I will be keeping my eye on you

The wife is joining if that helps?? Have already filled up the bike so we are ready to go.

Would love brekkie as we will not eat before leaving. Your Eggs Benedict (2 on english muffins), mushrooms sauteed in butter with garlic, the homemade hashbrowns and bacon sound wondeful expecially with freshly squeezed navel ornages and 2 Italian sized cups of imported expresso coffee, but I am unsure of our arrival time.

While we will leave home circa 0800 we are dropping off the house dog in CR for a day at the Spa so I am unsure what time we will get to your place.

Think of us while you are eating.

[kandahar]

To paraphrase you - your soft spot is your stomache: Hot Dogs if I remember correctly! Anyway I will be keeping my eye on you

The wife is joining if that helps?? Have already filled up the bike so we are ready to go.

Would love brekkie as we will not eat before leaving. Your Eggs Benedict (2 on english muffins), mushrooms sauteed in butter with garlic, the homemade hashbrowns and bacon sound wondeful expecially with freshly squeezed navel ornages and 2 Italian sized cups of imported expresso coffee, but I am unsure of our arrival time.

While we will leave home circa 0800 we are dropping off the house dog in CR for a day at the Spa so I am unsure what time we will get to your place.

Think of us while you are eating.

Okay. My wife worked out her indecision and she IS going.

Yes, I'm crazy about hot dogs, but not the poisoned ones. But keep an eye on me just in case.

[Garry]

You guys have all the fun. I'm defintely doing something wrong.!

[raylo]

You guys have all the fun. I'm defintely doing something wrong.!

Thats OK. We will try not let thoughts of you ruin a beautiful day in Thailand.

[Garry]

You guys have all the fun. I'm defintely doing something wrong.!

Thats OK. We will try not let thoughts of you ruin a beautiful day in Thailand.

Raylo on that note, I was wondering when I was going to get invited to your parent's wedding? :lol: :jap:

[sceadugenga]

They do happen to be married, just not to each other.

[kandahar]

Tough crowd today.

[villagefarang]

Tough crowd today.

The kangaroo crowd is just having their brand of fun.

[kandahar]

Tough crowd today.

The kangaroo crowd is just having their brand of fun.

Yeah, I see that.

[Garry]

Tough crowd today.

The kangaroo crowd is just having their brand of fun.

Yeah, I see that.

dam_n, we've been labelled...let's call it the K word, so as not to offend

[raylo]

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Edited February 26, 2011 by raylo

[raylo]

You guys have all the fun. I'm defintely doing something wrong.!

Thats OK. We will try not let thoughts of you ruin a beautiful day in Thailand.

Raylo on that note, I was wondering when I was going to get invited to your parent's wedding? :lol: :jap:

You were. Dont tell me you forgot? Alzheimers at your age! Your were head bridesmaid. You gave all the alterboys head. (Not altar)

[raylo]

Tough crowd today.

The kangaroo crowd is just having their brand of fun.

Careful you know about the rough end of the pineapple and I believe you used to frolic with the odd one or two.

Have you ever watched the Adam Sandler movie Little Nicky?? Look and learn!

[Garry]

You guys have all the fun. I'm definitely doing something wrong.!

Thats OK. We will try not let thoughts of you ruin a beautiful day in Thailand.

Raylo on that note, I was wondering when I was going to get invited to your parent's wedding? :lol: :jap:

You were. Don't tell me you forgot? Alzheimer's at your age! Your were head bridesmaid. You gave all the alterboys head. (Not altar)

You know how hard it is to clean coffee off of a Dell keyboard? Well, I do now after reading your post

I was going to put in a rebuttal, but I'm thinking better of it, not to. Don't want the regulars thinking that we're at each other's throats