jackr Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I agree about getting a cat as the snake(s) is only there on occasion. Also have the number to hand of a local hero. Get a cat.In the last year here at my home in Phuket my cat has killed 6 snakes that I know of. Maybe more.Why do I know...because she leaves them at the front door for me.Two of the snakes were cobras. Fantastic, love the prowl. She's protecting you because you took her in. Can't beat the loyalty of a pet; it's a shame us 'superior' humans aren't as obliging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 During my Commando jungle training , we were told to run a line of salt around the perimeter, believe it or not we went from being snake infested to zero over night. And yes this is true, some us here were actually Special ForcesI'm just special. Does that count? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 During my Commando jungle training , we were told to run a line of salt around the perimeter, believe it or not we went from being snake infested to zero over night. And yes this is true, some us here were actually Special ForcesI'm just special.Does that count? And damn it, carrying sacks of salt around all day was a real pain in the ass. I dare not tell you what we carried for Elephant repellant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 It works on snails too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsadryheat Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) I saw my first cobra while about to step into the shower in Udon. It was a baby. The housegirl looked in, laughed at me, got a broom and swept it outside. That was the last time I went barefoot in the yard. We have a lot of rattle snakes around here. At least they let you know when they are annoyed by making a noise. Edited September 17, 2013 by itsadryheat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Definitely bad news when the house girl looks at you in the shower and laughs.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsadryheat Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Definitely bad news when the house girl looks at you in the shower and laughs.... lol I mean HEY! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 ^^ Rattlesnakes in Thailand, that's a new one on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 ^^ Rattlesnakes in Thailand, that's a new one on me. He mentioned being from Arizona and planning to move here next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 ^^ Rattlesnakes in Thailand, that's a new one on me. He mentioned being from Arizona and planning to move here next year. Aha, cheers VF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 We came across a few rattle snakes back in the good old days Thad.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 A perfect oportunity for a good teacher to ensure the student knows the diference between snake rat and the pretty girl on the counter. Of course the books do not allow this flexibility do they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 We came across a few rattle snakes back in the good old days Thad.... I believe “a snake in the grass” is the correct terminology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacWalen Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) A perfect oportunity for a good teacher to ensure the student knows the diference between snake rat and the pretty girl on the counter. Of course the books do not allow this flexibility do they. We may not have it in the course materials but teachers certainly can introduce new words when necessary. We do not apologise for having structured approach to teaching Thai. Free style teach whatever kinda thing does not work very well. What we do on the other hand produces very good results. It works so we keep doing it. Great many happy students harry. Edited September 18, 2013 by MacWalen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 A perfect oportunity for a good teacher to ensure the student knows the diference between snake rat and the pretty girl on the counter. Of course the books do not allow this flexibility do they. We may not have it in a book but teachers introduce new words when necessary. We do not apologise for having structured approach to teaching Thai. Free style teach whatever kinda thing does not work very well. What we do on the other hand produces very good results. It works so we keep doing it. Great many happy students harry. Mac, you are not a native English speaker are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacWalen Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm not. If you think my writing is strange and weird sometimes you are totally right. Hopefully you can understand most of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm not. If you think my writing is strange and weird sometimes you are totally right. Hopefully you can understand most of it. Yes I can, but a head of a language school . Just my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacWalen Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm not. If you think my writing is strange and weird sometimes you are totally right. Hopefully you can understand most of it. Yes I can, but a head of a language school . Just my thoughts. Don't you know that success comes from employing people who are smarter than you? That is what I do, I hire smart people and they do a good job for the school. That is the secret of our success. Not just smarter but also better good looking than me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm not. If you think my writing is strange and weird sometimes you are totally right. Hopefully you can understand most of it. Yes I can, but a head of a language school . Just my thoughts. Don't you know that success comes from employing people who are smarter than you? That is what I do, I hire smart people and they do a good job for the school. That is the secret of our success. Not just smarter but also better good looking than me. Hmmmmmm, I might apply for a job then. ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'm not. If you think my writing is strange and weird sometimes you are totally right. Hopefully you can understand most of it. Yes I can, but a head of a language school . Just my thoughts. Don't you know that success comes from employing people who are smarter than you? That is what I do, I hire smart people and they do a good job for the school. That is the secret of our success. Not just smarter but also better good looking than me. Ok, you got me, sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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