Thursday, October 31, 2013

OCTOBER 2013



October 2013

Winter has arrived , lowest16c but between 19-22c is the normal temp now, it looks like  no more rain.
This is a good time for the orchid I have they are now flowering,
But one ting I still don’t understand such a beautiful flower and basically no smell  if something of the few that smell , more smell bad then good. Apart from the flower it self , they  look pretty crappy long grey air roots  and some of the flower stem are up to 1,5m  long.
Two good services we have are the garbage truck come 3 times in 2 weeks and that works OK , then we have the scrap man that collect plastic and class bottles cans and paper and then pay you for it. Another good guy is the mailman and he even bring parcels up to the size of a beer can case but not that heavy all that on a moped if you are not home he can give it to the neighbor or leave a ticket for post office collection. The only thing I have not worked out is he schedule time or days. Maybe the water man should be included I have 3x20 l bottles at around  30 cents (10 bath) when you buy a normal bottle of Perrier or some up market water for 2-3$ even gasoline is cheaper.



MY CATS

CAT
The first female that came here and inspected the house and decided this is mine. Had 3 kittens 1 died when I was out shopping. Cause unknown.
The Cat have moved away but come here for food every day and sometimes a nap or s few hours nighttime sleep. Thunder and fireworks are
also a reason to come back.
ONE
Male cat 2,5 years. Sleep out and inside nice but reserved.
TWO
Female sister to ONE more stay close to the house and early sleeper 21.30 comes in sleeps on top of a closet.
BLIND
He is not blind but sort of a bit albino, ghostly eyes in electric light.
Likes to be petted ,food and sleep. When sleeping you can do almost anything with him without wake him up. Love food eat the leftovers from the other cats. Weighs 5,5 kilo.
BROTHER
The tough guy that gets into fights with outside cats and is limping and scared everywhere. Nice and affectionate at home. Mainly sleeps at home.
MAMA
The newest and the smallest, with 3 kittens. The one that needs most attention is playful and plays with the kittens. Offers her food if the small ones wants more. Sleeps in the gazebo in a big cage with the kittens at night.
TUT, WHITE  and TIGER  are now 3 month old very lively and playful
with everybody, even though they the older cats get a bit enjoyed at times
with all the paying and give them a hiss or a paw jab.
HOW IT HAPPENED
What  the Blind, Brother and Mama had in common was they were very scare could not be touched or approached they only came here for food
And slowly got use to this house and me. They started to stay over a bit longer each time. Now it works as good as having 9 children they all have their small infights.   















Tuesday, October 1, 2013

SEPTEMBER 2013



SEPTEMBER 2013

ENOUGH

There are several places in Thailand that are flooded, but luckily not us. Just enough rain less then last year but sufficient for growth of everything. Weather is now very nice dusk to about 9,30 in the morning. So I call it perfect.
The neighbor has a small orchard with lime trees ,bananas and papaya . It like a small jungle specially with all the undergrowth.
Banana leaf when they are big and young they are cut down for wrapping of food stuff cooked or roasted.  When they get older they split in shreds after awhile they crash down with a bang.
That is the battlefield for the cats most of the fighting have stopped  they hurt to much so there are these meowing contests that can be quite loud. They are very close and it is like they try to be the loudest  and if they try to move an attack is bound to happen so they keep on till they get a sore throat and give up and leave.
Next to that is the cow (Bramahs) pasture now there are 6 of them. The cats and the cow get along good cats do not even move for the cows.
Now I have to go and feed the Koi.