Finally finished, sort of, marking the exams and writing lots of scribbles in the register that I completely failed to do every class. It's just not in my programming and I won't lie about someone not being it class. Hence I had to fill in hundreds of tiny marks in the huge tome of a registration folder for each of the 11 classes that I teach. Yes, another example of Thais making a simple process extremely complex and important looking.
So now I am looking at an extended time off work, even though I am not officially on holiday, thus have to ride several miles into work every morning to sign my name and promptly get back on my bike and get the Hell out of there before anyone collars me with a "Good morning" or scornful look that they are so good at dishing out. Hey man! It's your crazy rules, so quit with the evil stares.
Cooking is very much on the agenda and I am soon to zip off to Makro to acquire tomatoes, cloves, apples, carrots, parsey and anything else to make chili and juices and ginger beer which should all begin momentarily.
I have some weekend work starting Saturday which will pull in a bit of much needed cash. I'm going to do a super job for them and make some handouts etc.
Here goes...
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
My Favourite Tank - Hetzer
This really is my favourite tank. An awesome little number and I've got it to elite status which allows me to accelerate crew training, so I can acquire extra cool skills like faster repair and reloading.
Saturday, September 14, 2013
My Favourite Tank - M3 Lee
The M3 Lee. In World of Tanks it has proved to be a joy, despite initial doubts. A wonderful tank.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Holiday relax fun
Had the last exam at school today. We had to go in and "be around" for a while, handing out spare copies of tests if there was a mix up in the system. My co-worker is Karen, a cool American lady of about 40ish from 'Sisco and a lovely soul. We have coffee together now and again and relate our life experiences. A brave lady.
Now I have to sign in for the next few weeks until my holiday officially starts on 1st October until 21st Oct. Hopefully, if Oi's fascist school allows, we can slip away somewhere for a break. Procuring the mountain bike was a great idea for when I need to get some exercise, though the climate dictates morning and evening rides, and then I am taking care of Grace most of the time. We have fun though riding around Sunnyview together. Her bike is quite super for a 4 year old and she can get up quite a speed. I try to warn her about corners and on-coming traffic, but she ain't the best at listening.
Listening to a lot of the Cure these days and The Cat Empire, who I would recommend.
Also, playing a lot of World of Tanks and nearly at reacquiring a KV, as I lost my account details from years before. Also, have a Lee and a Hetzer on the go. Great fun and completely free.
A kind chap at work, Les from Stoke on Trent, in his 50's is proving a rare surprising friend. He makes his own Ginger beer and plays World of Tanks. Very straight talker. When I asked him what he was doing in the holidays, he had no qualms in immediately responding with, "Playing games and masturbating", regardless of who was in the room. He said he brewed some potent ginger beer with hallucinogenic qualities, and he is no bullshit merchant. He was given the role at our school of, "shirt inspector", checking if we are all properly attired.
Working with some great people actually.
5th wedding anniversary tomorrow and I made a supreme effort to get Oi and nice present. Offered it tonight but she very wisely said she would wait for the morrow.
Been frying up onions, garlic and chilies in olive oil and saute spuds. Served with tuna mayo salt and pepper and very yummy. Hoping to get some hummus up and running, some apple and carrot juices and lots of yummy veg cooking - I love the olive oil/garlic combo. Gonna do a bunch of tomatoes soon and make some kind of spag bol as it has been years. Also will get kidney beans up on the menu and some serious chili dishes. Super yummy.
Thought I might do a Mac cheese as I never eat cheese anymore, though I love it. Make a good holiday feast.
Halfway through season 3 of Breaking Bad and loving it, though I guess it always tails off a bit mid season. Actually, I am still kind of astounded I broke season 2 as it took me about 2 years.
Very little stimulates me to watch these days, I have to say. Kind sad. I don't know why. I prefer to sleep.
Now I have to sign in for the next few weeks until my holiday officially starts on 1st October until 21st Oct. Hopefully, if Oi's fascist school allows, we can slip away somewhere for a break. Procuring the mountain bike was a great idea for when I need to get some exercise, though the climate dictates morning and evening rides, and then I am taking care of Grace most of the time. We have fun though riding around Sunnyview together. Her bike is quite super for a 4 year old and she can get up quite a speed. I try to warn her about corners and on-coming traffic, but she ain't the best at listening.
Listening to a lot of the Cure these days and The Cat Empire, who I would recommend.
Also, playing a lot of World of Tanks and nearly at reacquiring a KV, as I lost my account details from years before. Also, have a Lee and a Hetzer on the go. Great fun and completely free.
A kind chap at work, Les from Stoke on Trent, in his 50's is proving a rare surprising friend. He makes his own Ginger beer and plays World of Tanks. Very straight talker. When I asked him what he was doing in the holidays, he had no qualms in immediately responding with, "Playing games and masturbating", regardless of who was in the room. He said he brewed some potent ginger beer with hallucinogenic qualities, and he is no bullshit merchant. He was given the role at our school of, "shirt inspector", checking if we are all properly attired.
Working with some great people actually.
5th wedding anniversary tomorrow and I made a supreme effort to get Oi and nice present. Offered it tonight but she very wisely said she would wait for the morrow.
Been frying up onions, garlic and chilies in olive oil and saute spuds. Served with tuna mayo salt and pepper and very yummy. Hoping to get some hummus up and running, some apple and carrot juices and lots of yummy veg cooking - I love the olive oil/garlic combo. Gonna do a bunch of tomatoes soon and make some kind of spag bol as it has been years. Also will get kidney beans up on the menu and some serious chili dishes. Super yummy.
Thought I might do a Mac cheese as I never eat cheese anymore, though I love it. Make a good holiday feast.
Halfway through season 3 of Breaking Bad and loving it, though I guess it always tails off a bit mid season. Actually, I am still kind of astounded I broke season 2 as it took me about 2 years.
Very little stimulates me to watch these days, I have to say. Kind sad. I don't know why. I prefer to sleep.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Holiday Looms
Saturday night and still reeling from exhaustion. OI and myself have been running on empty and, for me, just in time. I teach normal classes on Monday and then Tuesday exams start. For this I need to sign in every day and check the kids have their test papers, then I can come home. I have to keep signing in for a few weeks but am free to come home again. I will still my private work at the other place and have taken on weekend work which will bring in another 4K for a weekend stint.
The bike is incredible and I took a ride ay 6 this morning and again tonight. It's very light and I was flying around Sunnyview, utilizing every piece of rough terrian to get the off-road feel I love. Hopefully tomorrow I can head out with Arun and Martin, a couple of teachers in town. Actually, Arun is a great pal, hailing from Blackburn and about 28. His girlfriend runs the office I do the privates. A lovely Northern soul, likes PC games, art, mountain bikes and gin and tonics. These guys ride on the road. I want to get them onto trails which is so much fun. I plan to do a lot of riding in the hols and get some exploring and technical riding underway.
Grace's bike is also top banana, and she loves it. She can pound along at quite a pace. A decent bike makes all the difference. We go out a couple of times a day now bombing around the estate.
I have a high res copy of Cross of Iron, and am on S2E10 of Breaking Bad and progressing at a fair rate. It's all good.
Purchasing the bike set me back, so I am having to budget. I procured a bottle of dark rum made in India today, and I have to say, it tastes as good as Captain Morgans, so it looks like I can save myself 300 a pop. What wilh Gilbey's Gin which I can get at 295 Baht in Makro, I am on my way to setting up a booze cabinet. There's a vodka Don recommended that I want to pick up and I am setting myself up to start making Ginger Beer in the hols.
Downloaded the discography of The Cat Empire. Aussie Ska-Reggae-Jazz and very nice too.
The bike is incredible and I took a ride ay 6 this morning and again tonight. It's very light and I was flying around Sunnyview, utilizing every piece of rough terrian to get the off-road feel I love. Hopefully tomorrow I can head out with Arun and Martin, a couple of teachers in town. Actually, Arun is a great pal, hailing from Blackburn and about 28. His girlfriend runs the office I do the privates. A lovely Northern soul, likes PC games, art, mountain bikes and gin and tonics. These guys ride on the road. I want to get them onto trails which is so much fun. I plan to do a lot of riding in the hols and get some exploring and technical riding underway.
Grace's bike is also top banana, and she loves it. She can pound along at quite a pace. A decent bike makes all the difference. We go out a couple of times a day now bombing around the estate.
I have a high res copy of Cross of Iron, and am on S2E10 of Breaking Bad and progressing at a fair rate. It's all good.
Purchasing the bike set me back, so I am having to budget. I procured a bottle of dark rum made in India today, and I have to say, it tastes as good as Captain Morgans, so it looks like I can save myself 300 a pop. What wilh Gilbey's Gin which I can get at 295 Baht in Makro, I am on my way to setting up a booze cabinet. There's a vodka Don recommended that I want to pick up and I am setting myself up to start making Ginger Beer in the hols.
Downloaded the discography of The Cat Empire. Aussie Ska-Reggae-Jazz and very nice too.
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