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Trips to Bangkok to locate Boat Parts in the back streets ( New update sorry for the delay)

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Here's a few Photos of life in some of the Villages, You can see what the Monsoons are like and when they come the roads and houses get flooded, Hope you like.

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The Pineapple plantations

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Sardines drying in the Sun they get shipped to Vietnam
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They are turned over every few hours until there dried then shipped to Vietnam, There are many of these farms in the villages

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This is where these children live it's not even a shed

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Home sweet home

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I went to the market and got her and her sister some new shoes they didn't have any at all.
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Wash 2 at a time

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Monsoon roads and houses flooded, I wont be going far on the bike today.
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Monsoon in full swing, Well there's a few more Photos for you to look at all about everyday life in Thailand, I hope you enjoy.
 
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A few more Photos i just found

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Elephant rides at the Tropical Gardens

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Rubber Plantation near where i live

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This is his Dad, I hope you liked.
 

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I replied to Brockhals previous to this and i said i cant think of any part of the Chicken that isn't used, Well today on my travels i stopped at a set of lights and next to me was a brush salesman on his motorcycle and sidecar so i managed to grab a quick Photo you can see the Chicken feather dusters along the top of the Photo, There's also a few more Photos i took today, I hope you like.

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Just taking the Dogs for a ride along Beach Road.

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They will go to Sea in anything that floats here in Thailand.

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They finally got it facing the right direction.

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Old Lady in the Road selling her Honey.

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Some of the busy roads around town

Well a few more Photos i took today along with the ones on the other Post about the damage to the charter Boats in Thailand i hope you enjoy.
 

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I like your version of the Fuller Brush Man! I'm sure not many people here will remember that company from the 1960's.
 

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I like your version of the Fuller Brush Man! I'm sure not many people here will remember that company from the 1960's.
Wow you've dug deep into the Megabites for that one ha ha :winkingthumbsup"
 

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Thanks for sharing @Geoff Cooper . A friend of mine that I work with really loves the Thai culture and the people as well. He has taken many trips there and plans to retire there too.
 

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Thanks for sharing @Geoff Cooper . A friend of mine that I work with really loves the Thai culture and the people as well. He has taken many trips there and plans to retire there too.
Pleased to hear it, Keep your eye on this post there will be more Photos and information soon.
 

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Just adding a few more Photos while i have a few minutes, I was going out in the Boat today Christmas day but it was a bit choppy so thought i would go and do a bit of shopping instead as all the shops are open as it's just another day over here, I popped into the Marina and took a few shots in and around the Boat sheds, I will get some shots of the Marina later and post them, I hope you all have a great Christmas and a Happy New year, Those who have young Kids enjoy every minute with them because they grow up very quickly, Anyway i hope you enjoy the Photos.

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Off out to the Islands

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Having a Mens day out

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Table i made from an old plastic Bar table i got from the Auction

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It folds and fits under the seats

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Some locals enjoying there evening meal on the Beach

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One of the Boat sheds, Some of these Boats are never used


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Towing the Boat about 200 miles South for a few days for a change of scenery

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The outside sheds

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More of the outside sheds
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The usual weather conditions here in Thailand

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Harvesting Rice most Farmers still cut by hand this one must have money

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This is a typical day out at the Islands conditions perfect and water great for snorkeling

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Sea calm as usual, This is the Beach near my Condo.


C360_2014-12-23-16-59-25-125_resized.jpgPicking Tea in Changrai Thailand

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They have to start young and help there Mom.

Well a little more insight into Thailand way of life, I will post some more Photos as I'm on my travels.
 

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What a beautiful beach area!
Yes it's lovely and there's about 2 miles all the same and hardly used, many Thai people go there during the day to eat and just enjoy life, They cook the food for you on small kitchens next to the beach, All fresh Seafood as the Fishing Boats are only about 300 meters from there in the Harbor, I will post some more later when i take so more shots, Enjoy your Christmas.

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This is the Beach next to my Condo,
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It's lovely and quiet and the water is very clear and clean, My daughter and Grandson when they came to visit me

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A great place for Boating
 

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Very nice! How long until America makes it a tourist spot? Lol.
 

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Very nice! How long until America makes it a tourist spot? Lol.
Americans reach about 30k north of here, There's nothing here to attract them the Village is dead after 9.30 pm only 2 bars and a few Seafood restaurants but they all close early, The place is buzzing at 6.30 am with the market open and it closes about 10 am and opens again at 4 pm and closes about 7 pm.

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The market is open twice a day with fresh veg and Seafood
 

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Quite sure I missed you on your local time, but... Happy Christmas, Geoff!
 

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Here's a few Photos of life in some of the Villages, You can see what the Monsoons are like and when they come the roads and houses get flooded, Hope you like.

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The Pineapple plantations

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Sardines drying in the Sun they get shipped to Vietnam
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They are turned over every few hours until there dried then shipped to Vietnam, There are many of these farms in the villages

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This is where these children live it's not even a shed

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Home sweet home

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I went to the market and got her and her sister some new shoes they didn't have any at all.
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Wash 2 at a time

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Monsoon roads and houses flooded, I wont be going far on the bike today.
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Monsoon in full swing, Well there's a few more Photos for you to look at all about everyday life in Thailand, I hope you enjoy.
Is the grate in the last photo of this post chained down to prevent it washing away, or being sold for scrap or both!

Love the photos!
 

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As always, @Geoff Cooper, INCREDIBLY nice, and really interesting photos about a side of our Mother Earth many of us know little about.
Please do continue as the spirit inspires you. In the meantime, Happy New Year coming up !@
Mikey Lulejian - On a calm, sunny, and actually a little bit warm Lake Oconee, GA

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I really enjoy checking in and seeing these pictures. Thank you Geoff and I hope you are enjoying the holidays.
 
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