3 Days in Koh Man Nork October 31, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , 4commentsThe plan was for Tik to bring her Mum and sisters to Bangkok last weekend and for us to all enjoy a weekend at a relaxing resort in Kantchenaburi together. Sadly the area itself was named in a few weather warnings and Tik’s mum was quite concerned about it.
Instead, we forgot about Tik’s family and went to the most romantic island resort I could ever imagine. It’s the first time I’ve traveled anywhere where the beaches and sea looks identical to the photos in their brochure.
Back to Dreamworld with Tiks Sisters October 22, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , add a commentI was lucky enough to have a day spent with Tik and both her sisters last week. Tik is the oldest of the three with Toon being about my age and Nong Mai reaching her 21st birthday last Saturday.
How to Buy a Mansion in Hell October 19, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Creative / Humour, Education , 5commentsGemology + Marketing = Fast Track to Hell
I am not ashamed to admit that the notion of heaven scares me. Would I be obliged to pray every day should I go there? Would I be forced to keep company with priests, monks and nuns? What happens if I’ve been widowed and remarried? How would I share my time with my first and my second wife? Would it be ok to sleep in between them both? Would I be able to replace my inflatable dolls? Would I end up with too much free time because my internet worked properly and Windows never crashed?
“How to Buy Diamonds” & “Jewelry Design” October 12, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Education , add a commentYesterday I attended two seminars in central Bangkok in order to consider whether I’m interested in learning more about gemstones.
Still Enjoying Aikido October 12, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Health & Sport, Thailand , add a commentThere’s not too much to report in the world of Aikido. I’m still enjoying it and attending 2-3 times a week. I’ve still got two left feet but these are suitably balanced by my two left hands.
Next month Bangkok will host a very significant 3 day Aikido seminar where all the Mr Bigs of the Aikido world will be attending. I’m looking forward to that.
N.B. The photo on the left is of Eli. It was taken to remember his last class with us before he takes a few weeks to travel and to ultimately return to Israel.
Destroying Pratunam October 12, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , add a commentMy friend Eli enjoys the aerobic activities of Bangkok by climbing it’s largest tower.
A Nice Big Snake in the Village October 8, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , 1 comment so farAbout 1am last night I was walking to the front of my village with my friend Eli. We saw five security guards acting a little suspiciously. as we got closer we discovered that they’d caught a nice meaty snake.
“You Do Care” Takes a Tumble October 8, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Business , add a commentAfter getting off to an incredible start, Josh, my You Do Care programmer finally lost his momentum. After moaning about why he’d not done any work for weeks he admitted that he was now unable to cope.
Gemology October 7, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Education, Thailand , add a commentI’ve just registered for a 3 hour seminar entitled “How to buy Diamonds” on October 11th. Tik was very pleased about that 
. I will also be studying on the paid 5 day course entitled Introduction to Gemstones beginning on the 17th. I will be studying at the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences
Life’s getting Cheaper October 6, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , add a commentSince I returned from England I’ve been trying to budget my daily food spending to just 200 baht a day (just over 3 pounds). I’m amazed how easy this has been to do without me compromising on my way of life.
Protected: Mr Bean Gets Married October 4, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , Enter your password to view commentsNang & Ben’s Wedding in Ubon Ratchathani October 3, 2005
Posted by Martin in : Thailand , 3commentsI’ve been friendly with Nang since January 2003 and with her partner Ben since he arrived in Bangkok about February 2004 and I was very excited about spending the weekend in the north-east of Thailand in Ubon Ratchathani for their wedding.
