Equipment failure…Shopping for upcoming shipment to Bali…
A variety shop down the freeway. Tommy's smartphone died last night. Not the battery, only the phone. Kaput. Today I am...
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The prospect of a scary change in plans?…Five days and counting…Photos at a premium…
Chalong Bay in Phuket. While living in most locations where we get low on photos this is not a problem. We...
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Earthquakes and aftershocks in Italy…Heartbreaking loss of life…Our own earthquake memories from the mountains in Italy…
BBC news photo of earthquake rubble as rescuers search for victims of this week's 6.2 earthquake. See details below. Some of...
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Two more bombings in Thailand…”I’m not a celebrity but get me outta here!”…Seven days and counting…
Elaborate exterior of oceanfront property. Yesterday, there were two more bombings in Thailand. Click on the following link for details. When...
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Posting today using voice activation as opposed to typing…Ergonomics, vital as we age.
There are lots of pharmacies in Phuket but none seems to sell toiletries and cosmetics do chemists in some other parts of...
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How to post a blog every single day of the year without angst, writer’s block or dread….How does this happen?
Beautiful statues, mostly of Buddhist influence are found in many locations. Many readers have asked over these years how we, (and I...
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What is the cost of a typical hotel on the beach in Phuket…Why bother to travel? Astounding pricing!
Prior to entering the grounds of the Friendship Beach Waterfronof esort we asked permission to tour the property to take photos. In...
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Dropped my phone in the toilet…Oh, oh!…Stuff happens…
Colorful shrine in front of a private villa in our area. We were getting ready to go out. I'd put my...
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Martial arts in Thailand…Right in our neighborhood…Who knew?…Great new photos and video…
Adam, a martial arts trainee from the UK, tells his story of visiting the Kingka Supa Muay Thai, training and performance...
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On the mend at long last…Last of the seashell photos, items for sale with some prices…New photos tomorrow!
After we'd finished at the Phuket Sea Shell Museum, located in the lower level, we made our way back up to the...
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