Bangkok Castle

Saw this bizarre Disney castle in a small park on the way to work. It's only about tem metres tall, obviously built in a small scale. So not for schoolkids then...

Speaking of schoolkids, I've seen a new phenomenon in the city - giant scouts! Photos to follow.


Speaking of phenomena, there have been some lovely storms in Thailand this month, as the rainy season kicks in big time. Lyn is quite literally in her element. Personally I can't wait for cooler, drier weather - I'm starting to go rusty.

Speaking of rusty, I'll be checking out some second hand motorcycles this coming weekend, photographic evidence to follow. Maybe we could run some kind of election so you lot get to choose what I buy.

Speaking of elections, who knows what'll happen here next politically. Apparently the caretaker prime minister they've got in place is Sinawatra's brother in law, which will not make him popular with the protesters.

Speaking of dull subjects, time for dinner.

Later. Be good.

fine dining...........

tonight russell really splashed out and took me to the best eatery he knows. the staff were very friendly, they almost seemed to know him personally! i was very impressed with the decor and luxurious surroundings!

And this is for Paul

Mr Norton,

Saw this and thought of you.

Pink Vespa

Picture of us on Pete & Merilyn's vintage Vespa in pink and beige. It's a thing of beauty, and I had fun razzing it round the carpark. The more observant viewers will notice it's on the stand here, Lyn is incapable of handling anything with more power than two AA batteries ....
















Hmm, that motorcycle license might come in handy quite soon. There's a Honda "Bros" for sale at work which might interest me. Nice little commuter, and I could imitate the taxi guys, being at the front of every queue.

Thousand Hits

Tha blog has passed a big landmark, as the hit counter is now over 1000. Thanks to all commenters and contributors for helping me through my first few weeks in Thailand, and long may your interest continue.

The one-thousandth visitor was Peter at work, so congrats to him. He wins a lifetime subscription to the up-coming tabloid "The Ferret", which will contain naked women with bored expressions, smut, cartoons that aren't funny, scurrilous lies and outright slander. We're going after the hearts and minds of the great British public, so what better than what they are used to?

Here's a picture of Pete, who gave me a lift home on his planet-sized scooter the other day...

The whirlwind has arrived

She's here, and she's really energised after the flight. Now at least I have someone to talk to.













Hmm. Er, Lynny?.....Lynny?



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Giant Schoolkids Part 3

"Mum, why am I so big?"
"Shut up. Have you brushed your teeth?"









This one's female, big AND fast. I couldn't get a clear shot, she was shifting so fast.








"You coming to the protests?"
"What, in these clothes?"