@ Jake Cheers for the reply mate and personally am happy to hear that your mums to be are in pens and not crates.

Love the action shots of your as well,you could say that they bowled me over

@ Ron That's a new one for me also mate never seen that done before.Saves on the old back and knees.

Here it is from another angle which shows it a little better.I'll keep an eye on this paddy to see how it grows.

I've finally switched over to a different water dispenser

I only have to fill every 2 weeks.

So this noob has yet to get out the tourist traps and bars.. Is that sleep quarters for the Farm hands?

So this noob has yet to get out the tourist traps and bars.. Is that sleep quarters for the Farm hands?

What the generally are for is when there is some machinery running and has to be watched or just for a shady rest.Sometimes people will sleep in them over night to keep an eye on things like refueling or vandalism.Most people in my area live in the village and travel out to their farms every day.A brother in-law had a problem a few years ago when someone disconnected the iron buffalo from the water pump during the night and then run it down into the khlong . Unfortunately, he was sleeping back home that night.

My apologies to Shaggy for not contributing to this great topic. Some of the photos in this thread are amazing. I keep trying to make a difference in Chiang Rai but I get nothing but grief for it from some of the local forum members.

I took this shot while out on my mt. bike this afternoon and liked the contrast between the peaceful solitude of the guy walking in the rice field and the anger of the developing storm in the distance. It is those frequent storms which are keeping things so green and lush during this season of contrast and beautiful scenery.

Thank you .

welcome villageanlang

welcome villagefarang

I concur and look forward to seeing more of your outstanding images like those I have appreciated in the past.

You will find us a happy and friendly lot here with a bit of friendly banter thrown in for good measure.

Picture of land before seeding corn.

Banana tree wiring. ^

My apologies to Shaggy for not contributing to this great topic. Some of the photos in this thread are amazing. I keep trying to make a difference in Chiang Rai but I get nothing but grief for it from some of the local forum members.

I took this shot while out on my mt. bike this afternoon and liked the contrast between the peaceful solitude of the guy walking in the rice field and the anger of the developing storm in the distance. It is those frequent storms which are keeping things so green and lush during this season of contrast and beautiful scenery.

Welcome back, villagefarang. Your presence and contributions were missed.

I know nothing about growing avocados but think I have heard that trees grown from seeds don’t produce fruit. I guess my wife will find out as we have a few trees out in the front field which seem to be very healthy.

My wife loves avocados and will buy those tiny imports at Makro for 69 baht. Our neighbor has a few trees in their yard my wife says they are delicious so she buys all they produce. We got 18 kilos the other day and yesterday they brought over a few more bags.

She can’t possibly eat all of them so is busy handing them out to friends at school and elsewhere. I believe she buys them for 20 baht per kilo.

I like the variety of plants being grown in this shot.

agh! just ran out of likes VF.... great to see you back!

Ready any time you are Ron, Coconuts are ready for pickup!

I think this guy would like to lighten the load! .... this takes months and months, husking !

My apologies to Shaggy for not contributing to this great topic. Some of the photos in this thread are amazing. I keep trying to make a difference in Chiang Rai but I get nothing but grief for it from some of the local forum members.

My dear VF, No apologies needed.You are welcome anytime,but I think you already know that by the responses above.

On a personal note. I would also like to welcome you back and thank you for sharing your beautiful images with us.

It is really nice to see that you have found the time and passion for photography again.

Wheels in motion.

Anyone know the English names for these two items? The yellow fruit is crispy and super tasty..... a perfect afternoon snack. The bug, called Kai Bin up here is common at the end of the rainy season. Possibly also a good afternoon snack. All help appreciated....

I know nothing about growing avocados but think I have heard that trees grown from seeds don’t produce fruit. I guess my wife will find out as we have a few trees out in the front field which seem to be very healthy.

My wife loves avocados and will buy those tiny imports at Makro for 69 baht. Our neighbor has a few trees in their yard my wife says they are delicious so she buys all they produce. We got 18 kilos the other day and yesterday they brought over a few more bags.

She can’t possibly eat all of them so is busy handing them out to friends at school and elsewhere. I believe she buys them for 20 baht per kilo.

That is true for both avocado and mango.... Seeded trees need to be grafted. This seasons avocado crop is quite good and we have had a plentiful supply of guacamole around the house!

Anyone know the English names for these two items? The yellow fruit is crispy and super tasty..... a perfect afternoon snack. The bug, called Kai Bin up here is common at the end of the rainy season. Possibly also a good afternoon snack. All help appreciated....

The fruit is a Persimon.My wife used to buy them a lot in Australia.

That insect is interesting T Dog ^........ not seen that b4!

Meanwhile some new piggies down at the farm! .... very sandy coloured too!

Nice photo Sammy ...

Cute as Piglets. Love their little black boots.

Any thoughts on their breed?

That insect in my earlier post is a Lantern Fly.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrops_candelaria

Nice photo Sammy ...

Cute as Piglets. Love their little black boots.

Any thoughts on their breed?

No idea of breed David, ... I was told they were same as the others, perhaps when they grow up they will be like this! ?

or this.... he must think he's a dog

Before:

After:

@ Jimmy & David Regarding the pigs.Looks like they are a bit of a mixed bunch there.

Probably a Wild Boar and Native Thai pig cross......As David said,cute little buggers.

@ Jotham Job well done there fella.Would I be correct in saying that they are Guinea Fowl?

A little update on Ma's little fish n frog farm in the back yard.I think that I mentioned a while ago that Ma had a couple of catfish tanks out back

and that I had said I would make a few more for her so she could better grade the fish and in that way could have a constant sell-able size fish

for sale.The fence around the tanks may look a little OTT,but unfortunately some of the folks in the neighbourhood thought that it was a good idea

for Ma to share the fish with them (without her knowing of course).

Work in progress.

The Boss with His Grand parents keeping an eye on the building work.

Out of likes Shaggy ^ you are probably correct...^

Movin on!

Don't just stand there .... do something with that pile of buffalo poo!

One of my neighbours showed me a source of poo !!!.... at one of the Buffalo stadiums on Samui, my garden should be moving along soon!

I just love taking photos while some one does the work !