Category Archives: thailand

prison

i can now say that i’ve found something in thailand i don’t care much for – pattaya.  i was there for a few days last week.  it was a quick trip, but i think it was more than enough time … Continue reading

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i’ll be gone 500 miles when the day is done

or more accurately – i’ll be gone 431 miles when the night is done, but that just doesn’t roll off the tongue as nicely. a13, s11 and i are taking the night train to bangkok.  we’re headed there to have … Continue reading

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dolphin bay – the fifth

today we fished.  we headed out just off the point of monkey island.  and then we sat and waited.  and nothing happened.  unless you count the fish eating our bait off our hooks as something.  which i guess it was, … Continue reading

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dolphin bay – the fourth

today we snorkled.  it was amazing.  it involved another very early for a vacation morning. we were up and out at 6:30.  and it was totally worth it.  and – since yesterday was mostly pictureless – today will be mostly … Continue reading

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buatong waterfalls

a few weeks ago i planned an outing to the buatong waterfalls for the youth from church.  i planned it to be an all day afair – arranged for transportation, lunch, even a permission slip.  and then the day before … Continue reading

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potluck – 4th of july style

it’s monday and time once again to join in on holly’s potluck. yesterday we went to the local vfw 4th of july celebration. our cost of admission – 1000฿ or $30 for 3 of us – included all you can … Continue reading

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lost that lovin’ feeling

when we first moved to thailand thailand loved me. big pink puffy heart loved me. and it showed me the love in the most amazing way. not with diamonds nor chocolates nor any of those frivolous things. nope thailand showed … Continue reading

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like a two year old

so, i’m thinking that yesterday the red shirts were throwing a temper tantrum. because today has been quiet. we’re still under curfew, but no bam-bam-bangs to be heard. i can smell something burning nearby and traffic is being diverted through … Continue reading

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photos from this evening

don’t worry, i didn’t actually take any of these. if by take you mean leave my house with my camera. but, if you mean to take what isn’t yours – then i definitely took these. but i asked. all these … Continue reading

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more than just a little bit worried

as i headed to the school to pick up my kids this afternoon i had several thai neighbors tell me to “get my kids and get home. those are guns and bombs you hear.” there is a situation (i don’t … Continue reading

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