July 30th (sunday) An Invite To Non Thai Korat

[Cheeky Farang]

Derek has kindly offered a “get-together” at his house on the 30th July, and I know that there is going to be a falang style BBQ on the go if the weather holds good.

Time has yet to be confirmed, but I would think Miday-ish onwards.

He and his family will also welcome those who have children (In my case a BRAT)

Are you going to make it? - Please let us know in the Poll, and post here to let us know.

Cheers and hope to see you there, and BTW it's my 50th Birthday (well the nearest get together date anyway) so dont forget my pressy

CF

[Cheeky Farang]

Ok I have Polled.

Me, Her and 2 Brats

[Ken]

I'll be there with "pressy" . Most likely coming single, but still working on convincing the wife to close the beauty salon for a day. Difficult to get her to commit to these kind of things. Could bring a "date" I suppose.

See ya there.

[PeaceBlondie]

Last Sunday of July is the 30th, so the poll has been corrected.

[Ken]

Last Sunday of July is the 30th, so the poll has been corrected.

Hmmmm. That's interesting. I hadn't noticed that the poll said Sunday and I have always been under the impression from previous threads that the "party" is on Saturday the 29th.

So Cheeky or Derek, what is the correct day/date?

[ThaiRanger]

Will be there either day with the misses. Should we bring some pot luck?

Thai Ranger

[dereklev]

Last Sunday of July is the 30th, so the poll has been corrected.

Hmmmm. That's interesting. I hadn't noticed that the poll said Sunday and I have always been under the impression from previous threads that the "party" is on Saturday the 29th.

So Cheeky or Derek, what is the correct day/date?

It was always intended to be the last sunday of July...

So the date is......SUNDAY 30th JULY kick off MIDDAY.

Format of party to be decided soon...

ThaiRanger not sure what you mean by pot luck......

[Ken]

"Pot luck"....ha ha, an American term I guess. Kind of like "a dish to pass". Basically Al is asking should he bring anything besides "pressy" for Cheeky.

[ThaiRanger]

Deveklev

Sorry an American thing. When you are invited to someones BBQ among friends you usually ask if there is anything you need to bring as an extra side dish. (Veggie Salad, Potatoe salad, deviled eggs,chili corn on the cod CHIPS (CRISP) and dip, etc) Just want to do my part. Will get with Ken and bring some marinated chicken and a small side dish of something. Of course plenty of beer will be put in my pickup just to even the load. Looking forward to meeting everyone and having an enjoyable day

Thai Ranger

PS I lived on Guam for quite a few years and we had plenty of fiesta's (BBQ's) most of the Guamains and Filipinos brought aluminum foil and bags to cart off as much as they could. The regular response to the question "Can I bring anything? was "Beer, friends and no aluminum.

[Ken]

Deveklev

Sorry an American thing. When you are invited to someones BBQ among friends you usually ask if there is anything you need to bring as an extra side dish. (Veggie Salad, Potatoe salad, deviled eggs,chili corn on the cod CHIPS (CRISP) and dip, etc) Just want to do my part. Will get with Ken and bring some marinated chicken and a small side dish of something. Of course plenty of beer will be put in my pickup just to even the load. Looking forward to meeting everyone and having an enjoyable day

Thai Ranger

PS I lived on Guam for quite a few years and we had plenty of fiesta's (BBQ's) most of the Guamains and Filipinos brought aluminum foil and bags to cart off as much as they could. The regular response to the question "Can I bring anything? was "Beer, friends and no aluminum.

How about a doggy bag???

[ThaiRanger]

Ken

The Filipinoes who say no problem except they like the brown dogs better.

Thai Ranger

[Cheeky Farang]

Well looks like we are going to have a few of us there So I rekon the "pot-luck" is the best idea.

I am bringing the gas fired BBQ, and a massive Cheese-Onion Potato pie to go with the meat and salad. The problem I had last time I made the cheese/spud pie I couldn’t get the Thais away from it they loved it the Greedy Bastards.

So from me

Cheese/Spud pie (made with English Cheddar)

Jacket Spuds & Butter

Pork chops/loin (non marinated)

and of course BEER

So who's bringing a nice salad, and if you shout now I can bring real mayo over with me from the UK (Helmans)

BTW - Ken, Spuds = Potatoes ( I know you Americans fall short on the English Language ) See you in a couple of fortnights

CF

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[Mobaan]

Ok ,I voted . Its me and the missues. W'll zip by on the motocy. I of course know Korat ,but where is Non Thai Korat?

Will spread the new to some friends here in Udon ,maybe there will be more of us

JAY

[ThaiRanger]

Cheeky

Cheeese, Onion and Spuds (Potatoe) Pie Sounds to me like the the Thais will be challenged on that this time.

I am getting hungry already but you should never eat on an empty stomach so will have plenty of the Chang & Heineken.

Thai Ranger

[Cheeky Farang]

Cheeky

Cheeese, Onion and Spuds (Potatoe) Pie Sounds to me like the the Thais will be challenged on that this time.

I am getting hungry already but you should never eat on an empty stomach so will have plenty of the Chang & Heineken.

Thai Ranger

TR - I like the idea of eating on a full stomach, it helps the food taste better.

When you see Ken ask him about my cooking, he has many a bruch/meal at my gaff and he has lived to tell the tale. ( well he looks half alive anyway ) As for the Cheese/Spud pie sounds like I had better make two of them. We can always keep them warm on the BBQ, and you can stand guard to keep the Thais away and tell them if they dare touch they are in a world of pain.

CF

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[Ken]

Cheese/Spud pie (made with English Cheddar)

BTW - Ken, Spuds = Potatoes ( I know you Americans fall short on the English Language ) See you in a couple of fortnights

CF

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Spuds is an American English as far as I know...so there!

And Cheeky your cooking is delicious and looking "half alive" is better than looking half dead...no?

[jayenram]

Looks good to me CF. I'll think of something to bring (in addition to beer, of course) and post it later.

Cheers

[dereklev]

Looks good to me CF. I'll think of something to bring (in addition to beer, of course) and post it later.

Cheers

Glad you can make it Yorkie

Is Mr Sponsor Lampshade coming with you.....

Cheeky is bringing a gas BBQ with him so that will take care of the Farang food.

I am sure the Thais will be well catered for....

I will post more details and a map in the next 10 days or so.

[Jeff1]

Derek , if you would like to borrow my " Weber " charcoal bbq grill let me know . It's closer to you than I am at the moment and tastes so much better than gas .

That way I can be there in sprit .

[Cheeky Farang]

Derek , if you would like to borrow my " Weber " charcoal bbq grill let me know . It's closer to you than I am at the moment and tastes so much better than gas .

That way I can be there in sprit .

Hi Jeff, an idea, why don't we take both BBQs that way we will have plenty of room to keep the cheese/spud pie's and the jacket potatoes on the gas and you can cook on the real thing. Subject to Dereks approval, but I thought he would be aok with this as it make his life easier.

What if it's pissing down allday ? do we get one of the Thai awnings on standby just incase !!!

Cheers and see you all there at 12.-12,30 FALANG TIME

CF

[dereklev]

Derek , if you would like to borrow my " Weber " charcoal bbq grill let me know . It's closer to you than I am at the moment and tastes so much better than gas .

That way I can be there in sprit .

Hi Jeff, an idea, why don't we take both BBQs that way we will have plenty of room to keep the cheese/spud pie's and the jacket potatoes on the gas and you can cook on the real thing. Subject to Dereks approval, but I thought he would be aok with this as it make his life easier.

What if it's pissing down allday ? do we get one of the Thai awnings on standby just incase !!!

Cheers and see you all there at 12.-12,30 FALANG TIME

CF

Yes Jeff I would love to borrow your BBQ...

As Cheeky says 2 will be better than 1!!!!

We have a large covered car porch (3 cars not all mine I hasten to add) and the ground floor of my sister in laws house is deemed a meeting place as it is the Mayor's office. So we have have plenty of cover should it piss down all day......

Will you be here on the 30th Jeff? Your post seems to indicate not.

[Jeff1]

No , sadly I will leave for BKK on the 24th

I will see you before the party tho .

[utapaortnab]

Derek has kindly offered a “get-together” at his house on the 30th July, and I know that there is going to be a falang style BBQ on the go if the weather holds good.

Time has yet to be confirmed, but I would think Miday-ish onwards.

He and his family will also welcome those who have children (In my case a BRAT)

Are you going to make it? - Please let us know in the Poll, and post here to let us know.

Cheers and hope to see you there, and BTW it's my 50th Birthday (well the nearest get together date anyway) so dont forget my pressy

CF

Howdy ALL,

Ken Bower here. At this very moment, my wife and I intend to attend and would like info on staying at a hotel locally that is convenient. As we will be arriving via bus from Chiayaphum, and I haven't been in Korat since 1972 and only then twice to give dispositions against two of my RTArmy guards that served with me at Sriracha Thailand, (and to participate in activities at the "Chicken in the Basket" locally there), I'd like some suggestions to 3-5 star hotels that would suit our needs AND be convenient walking distance to say the Big C or other shopping.

There is a 50% chance our 23 yr. old niece, that just graduated from Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University might be joining us for our planned 2 nite stay. (Arriving on 29 Jul, departing on 31 Jul), and if someone could be kind enough to give us a lift to the party that would be a GREAT plus.

I look forward to meeting you one and all. I'm hoping to establish social relationships that will lead to our making frequent trips to Korat and suppliment/replace our many trips to Bangkok.

Hope to meet/see y'all soon.

Ken and Rattana Bower

19/1 Moo 2, Ban Sakinam, Gudtum

Chiayaphum, 36000, Thailand

Cell Phone 06-090-8686

P.S. IF ANYof you can find reason to be in the Chiayaphum area, give us a shout or stop by our house for a visit (but call or e-mail first).

[Cheeky Farang]

Hi Ken, try the Rachaphruk Grand Hotel, situated in Nakhon Ratcharima's heart, The Bus station is only 200 metres and is on the main road through town. Close to the Mall, Big C, Makro etc etc.

Price is about 1200 a night ? , get your Mrs to call them and check Tel.044261222

http://www.rachaphruk.com/En/aboutUs.asp

I will put you in contact with someone I know who is coming to the BBQ, he has wheels, and hopefully room to take up to 3 of you.

PM'd you with contact detail for the lift.

Cheers

CF

Derek has kindly offered a “get-together” at his house on the 30th July, and I know that there is going to be a falang style BBQ on the go if the weather holds good.

Time has yet to be confirmed, but I would think Miday-ish onwards.

He and his family will also welcome those who have children (In my case a BRAT)

Are you going to make it? - Please let us know in the Poll, and post here to let us know.

Cheers and hope to see you there, and BTW it's my 50th Birthday (well the nearest get together date anyway) so dont forget my pressy

CF

Howdy ALL,

Ken Bower here. At this very moment, my wife and I intend to attend and would like info on staying at a hotel locally that is convenient. As we will be arriving via bus from Chiayaphum, and I haven't been in Korat since 1972 and only then twice to give dispositions against two of my RTArmy guards that served with me at Sriracha Thailand, (and to participate in activities at the "Chicken in the Basket" locally there), I'd like some suggestions to 3-5 star hotels that would suit our needs AND be convenient walking distance to say the Big C or other shopping.

There is a 50% chance our 23 yr. old niece, that just graduated from Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University might be joining us for our planned 2 nite stay. (Arriving on 29 Jul, departing on 31 Jul), and if someone could be kind enough to give us a lift to the party that would be a GREAT plus.

I look forward to meeting you one and all. I'm hoping to establish social relationships that will lead to our making frequent trips to Korat and suppliment/replace our many trips to Bangkok.

Hope to meet/see y'all soon.

Ken and Rattana Bower

19/1 Moo 2, Ban Sakinam, Gudtum

Chiayaphum, 36000, Thailand

Cell Phone 06-090-8686

P.S. IF ANYof you can find reason to be in the Chiayaphum area, give us a shout or stop by our house for a visit (but call or e-mail first).

[Cheeky Farang]

As far as I know these are who will be attending Dereks on the 30th July

Derek (of course the host)

Me (the FAT Cheeky Farang)

MPD (from Korat)

Ken (the one and only)

Ken & Lat (from Chiaphum)

Thai Ranger

Sportrider

Moobarn (from Udon)

Yorkie (from the bottom of a bottle) and maybe Martin from Falang Connection in Surin.

Taz (AKA Terry - Ajarn from Korat)

Mike ( Passinee )

Speedy ( from Korat ( lives near me ) a Mungrel Brit,that lived in NZ, but works in Oz

AndyFez (from Korat)

Dutch

Alex (another Dutchman, who is moving to Phi Mai)

Andrew from G & D

Saf

Jim ( From Korat )

Korat Correct

Martin from Udon (Maybe)

ANY OTHERS ?????? Please let us know CHEERS

Derek or I will PM/Email all with directions nearer the time.

See you all there, with partner, wife, and offspring

[mixedbreed]

I'd like to include myself as well as wife and 2 1/2 year old daughter to attend. I am another of those reclusive types that is living up here and need to make the effort to get out among the Farang population. Expecting to move down from near Chum Phuang, to Korat for the daughters schooling in a couple of years.

[Cheeky Farang]

I'd like to include myself as well as wife and 2 1/2 year old daughter to attend. I am another of those reclusive types that is living up here and need to make the effort to get out among the Farang population. Expecting to move down from near Chum Phuang, to Korat for the daughters schooling in a couple of years.

Hi Mixbreed,, have PMd you.

Cheers

[george and dragon]

Hi there CF.

Just to let you know that Myself Adrian and my wife Cat will be there with beer.

Looking forward to meeting everyone. Should i bring some real english saussages to BBQ ? maybe some other food aswell?

Cheers

Adrian & Cat.

(George and Dragon)

[Cheeky Farang]

Hi there CF.

Just to let you know that Myself Adrian and my wife Cat will be there with beer.

Looking forward to meeting everyone. Should i bring some real english saussages to BBQ ? maybe some other food aswell?

Cheers

Adrian & Cat.

(George and Dragon)

Hi, Adrian sausages would be good to go with the spud/cheese I am bringing.

Is any one bringing Ahaan Thai for the other halfs ( or thier starve ) I think my Mrs is going to bring Green Curry chicken and loads of the long rice white soft noodle things.

Seems like there may be 20+ of us on the day.

See you all there.

CF

[dereklev]

Anyone coming to the BBQ on the 30th and needs directions please PM me or Cheeky Farang and we will forward them to you.

Hope that lots of you will make it