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by allen
November 11, 2007, 3:07 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Buying a tractor
Replies: 18
Views: 2657

We bought a Kubota 36 HP with mower, 2 plows, disc, harrow and push blade from the dealer on the ring road in June for around 460K. We use it on the farm and rent it out to the locals when it is not being used there. It is not a profitable business renting it out only a break-even considering fuel c...
by allen
April 24, 2006, 3:20 pm
Forum: Udon Thani Accommodation
Topic: BB Resort Udon Thani
Replies: 22
Views: 8263

The wife and I stayed for a couple of weeks at the end of February and it was enjoyable. Rooms cleaned everyday, quiet, pool Ok. We had a problem with the door latch one night after coming home from dinner and the owner himself went and purchased a new latch to install that night. I was pleased with...
by allen
January 20, 2006, 2:15 pm
Forum: Notice Board
Topic: The Udonmap.com Forumites Monthly Meetings - 2006
Replies: 309
Views: 76258

The Irish Clock sounds good to me and finally I will be home so will be able to attend a meeting. It's been over a year since my vacation has
been during the first of the month so I can finally meet everyone. Hope to see you soon.
by allen
January 3, 2006, 10:32 pm
Forum: Udon Thani Shopping
Topic: Automobile window tinting & Auto A/C
Replies: 11
Views: 4171

Jimbo, It is not usually hard to remove if you do three things. 1 Make sure it is warm. Only try it if the windows are warm like sitting in the sun. 2 Pull up a corner and spray a dish detergent and water mix on the back while slowly pulling it down. 3 Keep the whole window wet while pulling off the...
by allen
December 30, 2005, 6:51 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: School Appeal
Replies: 222
Views: 53546

Paul, I commend you on your caring and thoughtfulness. This school is on the way to the wife's village so I have seen it many times. I too have an interest in her village's school and you are quite right there is nothing like the smile on their faces when they get things they can use. I will PM you ...
by allen
December 8, 2005, 12:28 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Ceremonies
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

Thanks BP, it seems you are correct in that it is just a party. After the
cremation we will just have to work through it. Quite the opposite of how
it is done back in the states.
by allen
December 6, 2005, 6:23 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Ceremonies
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

Ceremonies

Can someone explain the Buddhist ceremony for someone that has passed away? My wife's grandmother just passed away and my wife's english is not good enough to explain what is to take place. Any help would be a blessing right now. She is trying but very upset and I really don't have a clue how to han...
by allen
November 18, 2005, 10:55 pm
Forum: House & Land
Topic: Investment opportunity or not??
Replies: 10
Views: 3701

Ray, you were probably at Arifjan if you were with ITT. And the driving there was a real experience, 40 on a Friday night, like a demolition derby. CT, there are alot of sites now that are selling ID, some good, some not. Make sure they will guaratee it. Also I advise everyone to look at the website...
by allen
November 18, 2005, 7:19 pm
Forum: House & Land
Topic: Investment opportunity or not??
Replies: 10
Views: 3701

Ray, I agree with you that it is a long term investment and also like I said if you can afford it. We all know nearly any investment is a gamble. I too bought some in Kuwait last year and some in country this year but now it is difficult to get it out. I merely meant that it looks promising for the ...
by allen
November 18, 2005, 4:12 pm
Forum: House & Land
Topic: Investment opportunity or not??
Replies: 10
Views: 3701

Having been here in the desert for the last couple of years my advise is If you can afford it buy some. This is the new currency that was issued in January 04 and was produced to replace the old currency. It will not be a quick return but in several years it will be a nice investment. Now it is ille...
by allen
November 2, 2005, 12:20 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Where to buy tomato sauce/paste in Udon?
Replies: 58
Views: 13209

Try adding Oregano, it counters the sweet taste. It is an important
ingredient for all things Italian. If it is not available locally you can
use Basil and Bay leaves, just make sure to remove the Bay leaves
before serving as they are quite bitten when eaten.
by allen
November 1, 2005, 9:16 pm
Forum: House & Land
Topic: Solar energy
Replies: 54
Views: 16760

http://www.tgs.co.th/index.html I found this while looking for solar
info. There might be something you could use Lee. As Bob said there
is a lot of mixed reviews on the subject here in the LOS.
by allen
October 20, 2005, 2:02 pm
Forum: Travel & Transport
Topic: Thai Airways - Are they cheaper from Thailand?
Replies: 16
Views: 5601

BB, be careful if you decide to use Kuwait. Last year it took me an extra eight days to get out of Bangkok using Kuwait Airlines. I had already checked in and had my boarding pass and got bumped because a Kuwaiti and his six wives arrived late and they got to fly. It took eight days and many phone c...
by allen
October 18, 2005, 11:15 am
Forum: Website, Map & Magazine forum
Topic: Do you like the new forum?
Replies: 62
Views: 17469

The new forum is a lot faster and since I have limited time here I can now keep up with all the goings on. Thank you everyone for keeping us informed of life in Udon that are away. When I come home now I have a better idea of what's been happening around Udon. The TW trys to keep me informed but we ...
by allen
October 18, 2005, 10:52 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Google Earth
Replies: 6
Views: 1270

Yes it is a good program and is quite helpful in some respects. I use it quite a bit here in the sandbox but keep in mind ALL the imaging is old and they were all taken from military sattelites. Military installations are clear but old photos so the bad guys don't have new info for their unsavory id...

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