villagefarang Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Father in law could make a bunch of boards outta that one. But I am sure you don't want him around your place with his chainsaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain. VF, sorry to see this! I know what it is like to lose a beautiful tree that makes your home look so nice and provide shade and beautify to your place. There is consolation in that it fell AWAY from the house as its final act of service to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain. VF, sorry to see this! I know what it is like to lose a beautiful tree that makes your home look so nice and provide shade and beautify to your place. There is consolation in that it fell AWAY from the house as its final act of service to you. Really sorry to hear this. You have a beautiful place and an older tree matters. No burning though. Edited May 2, 2013 by harrry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eden8 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 How did the tree fall? too much rain or strike by lightning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Wind, just wind. We are rather exposed so the trees are meant as a windbreak of sorts but this time the wind broke the tree, not the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eden8 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 wow. is the wind so strong??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyd1 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years. IMG_0514.JPG I recognize that location. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eden8 Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years. IMG_0514.JPG serious? where do you reside previously? i am a big fan of raining season too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Wow what a storm yesterday! I would have commented yesterday, but it took 24 hours to get power back on. The power lines are shredded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyd1 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Looks like the rains are starting to clear the smoke in Chiang Rai. I Love the rainy season, May/June to October. That's because I lived in the desert for over 25 years. IMG_0514.JPG serious? where do you reside previously? i am a big fan of raining season too. Rosamond, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 So when do we get a respite from this heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We just lost our biggest tree. Luckily it missed the house. Big wind but little rain. Glad everyone is okay and no damage to your house. Did it happen during the day or night? Might be a silly question, but can the tree be saved or bad root damage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It is late afternoon approaching sunset, when we seem to get these strong winds. We have had a few of these storms lately. The tree snapped at ground level so nothing could be salvaged. The in-laws chopped it up and hauled it away. It was very moist, soft wood, so I don’t think it will be good for much, probably not even charcoal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It is late afternoon approaching sunset, when we seem to get these strong winds. We have had a few of these storms lately. The tree snapped at ground level so nothing could be salvaged. The in-laws chopped it up and hauled it away. It was very moist, soft wood, so I don’t think it will be good for much, probably not even charcoal. Well I suppose that you have a slightly less uninterrupted view of the fields and hills then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Looks like it is going to be another scorcher today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) Quite a lot of close lightning strikes right now, and the rain has just started to get some momentum. It looks to me to be the start of a long slow rain. Edited May 19, 2013 by canuckamuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 It rained through much of the night and we now have water standing in the fields. Many neighbors had been plowing their dusty dry fields and preparing their rice seedbeds with the remaining water from their ponds. Their gamble has paid off, at least for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 It rained through much of the night and we now have water standing in the fields. Many neighbors had been plowing their dusty dry fields and preparing their rice seedbeds with the remaining water from their ponds. Their gamble has paid off, at least for now. Those bung fai worked. Once they start poking holes in the clouds with those things you need never fear lack of water for another year. Good thing they do not use them in Bangkok. Should make that bike riding a bit cooler and more interesting on the downhill corners too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyd1 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 You know it is Hot. The good news is the rains can cool us down a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Here is a little weather from this afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 You know it is Hot. The good news is the rains can cool us down a bit. You realise that a tongue, is a dog's evaporative cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff. I noticed earlier today. I thought someone was burning again (and they probably are!). I am planning to take my bike (the motorized type) into the hills tomorrow to explore a little and was hoping the air would be clear and fresh. Keeping my fingers crossed that things improve tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff. I noticed earlier today. I thought someone was burning again (and they probably are!). I am planning to take my bike (the motorized type) into the hills tomorrow to explore a little and was hoping the air would be clear and fresh. Keeping my fingers crossed that things improve tonight. Take pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 What's with this haze we are having? Things were really beautiful there for a while and then this stuff. I noticed earlier today. I thought someone was burning again (and they probably are!). I am planning to take my bike (the motorized type) into the hills tomorrow to explore a little and was hoping the air would be clear and fresh. Keeping my fingers crossed that things improve tonight. Take pictures. Hey VF, I made it up to Nanglae Falls this AM and the ride up there on my motorcycle was quite beautiful! When I got there I walked around looking for the best vantage point to take some photos of the falls (I say 'falls' but it is really not much more than a place where water rushes slightly downhill between some wonderful rock formations). Found the right spot. Took out my tripod and got it set and leveled. Set my Lee filter holder on the lens. Now I am ready to take the photos . . . except . . . my CF card is back on my desk at home . Talk about feeling like a horses backside! Anyway, it was a nice trip and now I have an excuse for going back again . . . with my complete camera equipment! ! ! ! ! ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 That is sad and funny at the same time. Maybe you need a simpler, foolproof camera. The finished product may not be as good but at least you will get the shot. Good attitude and better luck next time. Thanks for sharing. We will still be here when you finally get the shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 That is sad and funny at the same time. Maybe you need a simpler, foolproof camera. The finished product may not be as good but at least you will get the shot. Good attitude and better luck next time. Thanks for sharing. We will still be here when you finally get the shot. The only feature missing on my camera is the one that plays a recording when you pick it up that says something to the effect, "Hey stupid, are you forgetting something?" In all seriousness, my camera will work fine as a simple point and shoot whenever I choose it just doesn't help my poor memory. But, I will try again one day soon. When I do, I will post the results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 So whats with this weather forecast of rain this next week? Could they possibly be correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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