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Back Home Again, No Time Again
It’s still quite cool during the days in Maha Sarakham and actually cold at night. Last year we only had a week or two of this weather, so it’s been…
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To Surin
Donna and Keilie are rolling with us to see M&M’s great grandmother and visit the big elephant village in Surin province. As a sidenote, it’s always great to come home…
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Back in the ‘Kham
We are back in town, and all of the comforts and familiarity of home are just made so much better with one of the best bowls of noodles in town……
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Cool season
Last night was the first night it felt a bit chilly since last “winter.” From now through January is the best part of the year in NE Thailand. We start the…
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Watching the Nam Chi
Thailand has been suffering from record flooding in recent weeks. What sets this situation apart from years past is that previously safe areas have also been flooded out. Rainfall has…
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max’s wittle bitty (part 2)
Getting rid of Bitty turned out to be a mistake. Max demanded to know where his pet had gone. Upon learning that Bitty had been returned to the pond (“to…
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The Boobie Mushroom and Leafy Mothra
Both recent finds when all I had was a crappy cell phone camera. This is the first time I’ve seen this type of mushroom here and one can only wonder…
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Engrish Baby Products
ACT FAST WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! GET YOURS TODAY!!! @ the baby store conglomeration on the third floor of SermThai Department store, Maha Sarakham, Thailand (link to hp removed due to…
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Friday finality
I think I’ve finally got this blog up and running the way it should be, so I feel great. — Woke up this morning, went to buy a traditional Isan…
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Around Mahasarakham: The Saengcharoen Theater (4711 Theater)
Across the street from our friend Tong’s house and cram school is a massive old theatre that’s been converted into a church. I’ve never taken photos of it or been…
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Around Mahasarakham: The Cowboy Barber
Today Max turned two and when he fell asleep in the car, we took him to a barber on Srisawat Road famous for dressing like a cowboy (and cutting with…
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Cornershop Kway Chap
Last week I visited at a noodle shop that I thought was new, but my coworker said it’s been around for a few years. This is mainly what they sell,…
