22 August 2011

Sunny Day

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22 August 2011: There is not much new to report. I seem to have come down with a flu or cold, with major FMS symptoms, and it has left me weak, groggy, in horrible pain, with a sore throat. I shortened today’s walk because the sun was out and it was extremely hot. Sunny days like this during the Rainy Season are great for drying laundry, but I had to come in before long. I so look forward to winter.
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Two of my good friends here are leaving Thailand for good soon, and that is sad. I really liked talking with them and sharing ideas.
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I just installed a fine piece of language software, a Thai-English English-Thai Talking Dictionary, and I am hoping to study Thai more now. I am also still working on several book reviews and articles. If I ever do get them finished I will post them on my main “Zenwind” site.
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-Zenwind.
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07 August 2011

Still Hot and Steamy Weather, and Mundee Still Plays Some of the Hottest Rock n Roll in Bangkok

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I know that I am constantly repeating myself, but two constants in Bangkok are absolutes and deserve repeating. One, after five years I still cannot believe how hot and humid this climate is. Two, the band Mundee plays outstanding Rock n Roll at Bangkok’s The Rock Pub.
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Today I did another death march at midday when the Heat Index was up over 110*F. I will never learn. And, why do I always try to break in new sports sandals in the hottest times of the year? However, after about 5k on the hot sidewalks I did make it back home, and I’ve been re-hydrating with iced drinks ever since. An evening thundershower finally cooled the outside air.
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I recently got another chance to stay in downtown Bangkok late to hear Mundee. They started at 00:05 and rocked solidly until 02:00. I cannot adequately express how much I love this band and their hard-driving Rock n Roll. I’m becoming a diehard fan.
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-Zenwind.
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