Udon - on the positive side of things

by **parrot** » January 12, 2012, 8:33 pm

No real bad news to report in Udon news today......another drug bust, several slippery road-related accidents, not much else.

On the positive side of things, here's how my day in Udon went:
Udon Optical - stopped by to get new single-vision lenses for my sunglasses. Eye exam and new lenses 400 baht.

Needed a replacement bolt to hold the barguide in my chainsaw (I overtightened the original nut). I expected to go hunting for a new one......found exactly what I needed at Vichai Service (just down from Udon Optical) (วิชีบการขาง).....35 baht.

Hunted for 3/8" gravel (as opposed to standard 3/4" gravel. Lots of stores carry the standard gravel but only one store near Chris's Bar (Harry's) had 3/8" for 600 baht per cu. I went to the supply store at the 4-way intersection in Nongwahsaw.......he called to the quarry.....ordered a big load for me but said it would be delivered in one of those double trailers @450 baht per cu. When I told him a double trailer couldn't get through our gate, he said, "no problem, I'll break it down into two loads in a 6wheel truck" Delivered as promised for 450 baht per cu.

Ate my standard bowl of beef noodle soup at my favorite Vietnamese family owned noodle store (for 13 years) on Srichumchoen Rd....a heaping bowl with plenty of beef, meatballs, a ton of fresh veggies, ice tea and smiles all around. 53 baht.

Tesco Lotus new store - sucked out 40,000 baht from a Bangkok Bank ATM and took the escalator upstairs to put it into Siam Commercial Bank. A clerk met me at the door, asked me what I wanted, and then filled out the deposit slip for me. A double-bank transaction in less than 10 minutes.

Filled up at the big PTT station on the Udon-Nongbualamphu Hwy. A chorus of smiling girls filled me up, cleaned the windshield, and waved me off goodbye. No need for me to get out of the vehicle.

All in all, just another fine day in the neighborhood. Oh yeah, the weather was perfect too!

by **gudtymchuk** » January 12, 2012, 8:51 pm

Thanks Parrot for reminding me why I live here

by **bigsnake** » January 13, 2012, 11:11 am

parrot wrote:No real bad news to report in Udon news today......another drug bust, several slippery road-related accidents, not much else.

On the positive side of things, here's how my day in Udon went:
Udon Optical - stopped by to get new single-vision lenses for my sunglasses. Eye exam and new lenses 400 baht.

Needed a replacement bolt to hold the barguide in my chainsaw (I overtightened the original nut). I expected to go hunting for a new one......found exactly what I needed at Vichai Service (just down from Udon Optical) (วิชีบการขาง).....35 baht.

Hunted for 3/8" gravel (as opposed to standard 3/4" gravel. Lots of stores carry the standard gravel but only one store near Chris's Bar (Harry's) had 3/8" for 600 baht per cu. I went to the supply store at the 4-way intersection in Nongwahsaw.......he called to the quarry.....ordered a big load for me but said it would be delivered in one of those double trailers @450 baht per cu. When I told him a double trailer couldn't get through our gate, he said, "no problem, I'll break it down into two loads in a 6wheel truck" Delivered as promised for 450 baht per cu.

Ate my standard bowl of beef noodle soup at my favorite Vietnamese family owned noodle store (for 13 years) on Srichumchoen Rd....a heaping bowl with plenty of beef, meatballs, a ton of fresh veggies, ice tea and smiles all around. 53 baht.

Tesco Lotus new store - sucked out 40,000 baht from a Bangkok Bank ATM and took the escalator upstairs to put it into Siam Commercial Bank. A clerk met me at the door, asked me what I wanted, and then filled out the deposit slip for me. A double-bank transaction in less than 10 minutes.

Filled up at the big PTT station on the Udon-Nongbualamphu Hwy. A chorus of smiling girls filled me up, cleaned the windshield, and waved me off goodbye. No need for me to get out of the vehicle.

All in all, just another fine day in the neighborhood. Oh yeah, the weather was perfect too!

So Parrot, may I ask were you a nice guy and made the day of the Smiling girls at the PTT station? I was have a ROTTEN day a few weeks ago pull in to the CALTEX Pump across from Rajabhat University, good service by the two SMILING GIRLS that fill my tank and clean my windshield, I tip them Bt50 each, the smiles on those two faces made my DAY, so not such a rotten DAY after ALL!!

by **parrot** » January 13, 2012, 12:21 pm

I'd maybe (maybe) consider a 50 baht tip if one flashed me (I know, I'm dreamin').......but for filling up my tank and giving me a smile, I gave them a nice smile in return.

by **lepidoptra** » January 13, 2012, 12:45 pm

parrot wrote:I'd maybe (maybe) consider a 50 baht tip if one flashed me (I know, I'm dreamin').......but for filling up my tank and giving me a smile, I gave them a nice smile in return.

I'd give 100 baht to any girl who would want to flash at you. These young people earn a pittance and if they are polite and give good service I always give a 20 baht tip. Yes I agree with you when you say "I know I'm dreamin"

by **stattointhailand** » January 13, 2012, 12:47 pm

I tip them Bt50 each, the smiles on those two faces made my DAY, so not such a rotten DAY after ALL!!

And there's the very reason that Udon is going downhill so fast.

by **Zidane** » January 14, 2012, 12:58 pm

Wow,50 baht EACH for cleaning your windscreen ! I think they would both be having multiple orgasms,never mind smiling,when you left

.......Thats probably near to half a days wages for them......I think 20 baht for cleaning the windscreen plus checking the tyre pressure should suffice.
Maybe 50 baht if they were topless and lookers.........

by **stattointhailand** » January 14, 2012, 1:44 pm

Zid, you've been here long enough ........ If they were "topless & lookers" they ARE kateoys :lol:

by **Zidane** » January 14, 2012, 8:38 pm

Could this chap fill your tank then,statto !!

by **thrilled** » January 16, 2012, 5:06 am

I'd definitely give her A tip.

by **harmonyudon** » January 31, 2012, 6:01 pm

Needed FAST new name cards.

Went to Printshop oposite the old Jesters, adunyadet road, including their
simple design,printing,cutting, plastic cover..etc..ONLY....90bht.

I just gave her a piece of paper with the data handwritten,after 1 hour.....voila!

Life can be pleasant in Udon.

oooh...I ofcourse gave her a tip...hehehe

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