Diary of a farang in Isaan

[mngmn 931]

9 minutes ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

There is no resemblance between the writings of the OP and Bernard Trink.

That is of course true but I don't give a hoot...

[sirineou 17,938]

3 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Back from Nong Khai.

 

I called into the Nong Khai aquatic centre on the way back. Their fish food is too expensive for me. But I like to wander around and look at the koi carp. A Japanese jumbo koi, is - wait for it - 25K baht. They are beautiful fish but,,,.... They don't care too much for buddha at the centre. Must pay respect to the mighty koi!

 

 

While I was visiting Nong Khai i sought out a fishing place in the east of the town for a member on another thread who want's cheap and then more cheap, when he visits.

 

The party, for the old lady, is still going on. I wasn't familiar with the lady who passed away (at 97), as she had been bed-ridden for a good while and didn't get out and about so much. I saved her daughter from a nasty accident, and maybe death, about 2 months ago; so she owes me one.

 

Didn't go to the farm today. Just too busy all round. I'm bothered about a durian tree. Don't think it's gonna make it.

Thank you for taking the time to post, I am enjoying it very much.

 Someone posted "I only wish I dont end up like the OP" many of as wish we could.

Back in Florida with the wife now, will be here until spring, 

Raising  my winter crop in my backyard garden, Tomatoes were great reaching their end now as days are getting shorter,but still have some. string beans, celery, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, ets are doing great.

Nothing better than the pride of growing your own.

Can't wait to come back to Khon Kaen  miss it very much. Though the wife seems to enjoy Florida more. I told her that if she does not come with me by april, I am going without her.  

Love your thread.

[Victornoir 1,274]

Owl you are a treat to read with this inimitable style that suits you so well.

Several times in the past I giggled to read you while my wife worried about my sanity. So thank you for this new thread that promises very good.

[neeray 13,013]

11 hours ago, owl sees all said:

I've been considering giving some of my Mekong catfish to the local temple. They have grown well; in fact very well. The biggest two are over 1.4 metres long and all over one metre. I have 19, and they dominate the other fish at feeding time. If I could get some muscle on the job, for the catching, I reckon I could donate 9. 

The catfish would be good for the monks; no scaling, just pull the skin back and you got your meat.

I remember doing this as a teenager.

 

(catching catfish and cooking on a camp stove).

[geronimo 8,423]

Great to hear of other expat's lives, especially in Isaan, where I'll be retiring in a few years.

[geronimo 8,423]

Have you considered running for POTY? It can be arranged ......

[BritManToo 45,314]

20 hours ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

Diary of a Foreigner.

I'm thinking of writing a book called "Uncle Tom's Cabin" or "Baan lung Somchai"

Edited November 19, 2019 by BritManToo

[geronimo 8,423]

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

I'm thinking of writing a book called "Uncle Tom's Cabin".

or "Baan lung Somchai"

I'm a publisher, send it over when finished .....

[PatOngo 47,702]

14 hours ago, JustAnotherFarang said:

There is a touch of the old Bernard Trink to your posts, its fun to read between the lines

 

Well I don't give a hoot either!

Edited November 19, 2019 by PatOngo

[geronimo 8,423]

1 minute ago, PatOngo said:

Well I don't give a hoot!

I fear that one was was done a few posts before ........

[geronimo 8,423]

I can see it now ..... Owl (POTY) sees all .......

[sunnyboy2018 4,224]

10 hours ago, mngmn said:

That is of course true but I don't give a hoot...

I miss those days.

[geronimo 8,423]

1 minute ago, sunnyboy2018 said:

I miss those days.

I heard Bernard was put out to pasture in Nakon Nowhere, where he grazes in an open field with his trusted notebook and pen .........

[sunnyboy2018 4,224]

20 minutes ago, geronimo said:

Great to hear of other expat's lives, especially in Isaan, where I'll be retiring in a few years.

People seem to think of Issan as village life. I have been to Issan many times but never been to a village. Just the towns and cities.

[EVENKEEL 5,856]

My first time in Isaan I thought it was great, did the farang dance with land and house. I was still working so only stayed for 2 mos at a time. As time went by realized I wouldn't make this my retirement home, my reasoning was that I've worked too hard all my life to settle for this.....this being living in a rice paddie. Don't get me wrong, a lot of good hard working people. I didn't have to move to Thailand to live in the country, I grew up in the country, I have property in the country in the US. I would like to be nearer things that interest me, going to see a movie in English if I choose plus I love living near the sea.

 

Anyway, school for our daughter was becoming a topic of concern. Long story short we moved south to a little fishing village close to a nice beach, good schools, the move was for me as much as it was for our daughter. Plus, I'm a good 11 hrs by car away from THE family.