Well, this was the worst I've seen it, but it's not
very
much worse than it's been before. Worse, yes, but not insanely so.
The rainy season? REALLY REALLY isn't kidding. But generally speaking the pavements are bone dry within a few hours of the rain stopping.
Ick. I don't like walking in water where I can't see. Keep your feet protected.
Barb, when Brandy is having those kinds of problems I encourage her to swim in the pool. It seems to give her some relief. My doberman used to swim in the ocean which was good for all kinds of stuff, but my beach has been funny about dogs since I've had Brandy. Haters. I'll use any kind of anti-itch stuff I have around for people on any irritated spots.
It's not even autumn yet, and I'm already sick of being cold.
Fay, I heard on NPR this morning that the official reason the Thai PM was sacked was because he hosted a cooking show while in office -- is that true?
Steph, from the way I understand it, the Thai PM has a cooking show, but the Thailand Constitution prohibits cabinet ministers from holding outside jobs while in office. So there is talk about using that law to force the PM out of office, as a solution to the political unrest in the country. I don't think he's been sacked yet, though.
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[edit: I didn't check the news this morning. He has in fact been sacked: [link] ]
Fay, I heard on NPR this morning that the official reason the Thai PM was sacked was because he hosted a cooking show while in office -- is that true?
Yes.
How awesome is that?
Of course, the real reason he's been sacked is that he's seen as a Thaksin stooge, and the PAD have been demonstrating like crazy (and making some fairly unlikely demands). But the ostensible reason is that he's hosting a cooking show, which constitutes a conflict of interests.
!!!
...see where I said that I have
never ever ever
been anywhere in the world where they were more obsessed with food? I think that this, right here, says it all.
Thai food can lead to obsession outside of Thailand, IJS. Also, awesome. It would be refreshing if our politicians' conflicts of interest were so tasty.
My suggestion is that you look into a GPS
Just remember to put it in the glove compartment when you leave the car - I'm sure mine isn't the only neighborhood where GPS units on the dashboard are considered invitations to break the windows and take them.