nathen007 in #hive-155530 • 2 days agoNOOOOOO. Not Another Temple Post!!!! - with video!I know. I may have promised no further posts involving temples, but I find myself being dragged ever deeper into this alternative and surreal universe. I can't savnathen007 in #hive-163772 • 21 days agoLochs and LocksJust outside Fort William in Banavie is one end of the Caledonian Canal, designed by famous Scottish civil engineer, Thomas Telford which links the Atlantic Ocean, via Loch Linnhe to Inverness andnathen007 in #hive-106316 • 26 days agoThe Wedding Party - with videoLast Monday, one of Fon's relatives, who lives about fifty yards down the road, was getting married and as is tradition, there had to be an early morning procession. I know I'm…nathen007 in #hive-140635 • 5 months agoGarden Report...Mister Prik!After reading @livinguktaiwans ‘s recent Garden report I thought it was time to do the same, and like LUT, have had some, ‘mixed fortunes’! Let’s start with a success story…nathen007 in #dolphin • last yearFinally Joining the Dolphinarium - Thank-you for Letting me in!It's only taken just shy of six years! But that's OK. I've enjoyed almost every step of the way, but like every path, there are ups and downs, twists and turns. I'm always…nathen007 in #hive-130560 • last yearBuilding a Climbing Frame from a KitI'd got a pile of wood and hundreds of screws checked and counted off present and correct. I'd got the new drill. I'd got a house that smelt like an explosion in a pesticide factornathen007 in #hive-147010 • last yearKoh Samui - Perfect Holiday Destination for those with Alzheimer's!So the wife took her mum to the cinema last week. I, of course, was the designated driver as they were watching a Thai 'romance' which left me in shopping mall limbo for three…nathen007 in #hive-152524 • last yearAfternoon Tea TooDay! - 'Fill Happiness Every Day' !?No, it's not a typo. Tooday is the name of the coffee shop cum cafe that I'd been trying to avoid for weeks as I quickly drive past it every Friday on the way back to Bangkok. The prnathen007 in #hive-147010 • last yearStreet Art: Hainan Shrine - Nathorn, Koh SamuiThis piece is absolutely beautiful and painted directly onto the cinder block wall. ![clnathen007 in #hive-147010 • 2 years agoAlmost Gardening!I'm almost embarrassed writing this as I see so many amazing posts from the real homesteading and gardening community but I have to start somewhere and I did want a pictorial…nathen007 in #hive-196308 • 2 years ago#marketfriday - Disposing of Bodies and Other Nefarious DeedsPlease note that no in-laws, spouses, assorted family members or annoying neighbours were harmed during the writing of this post and that the information contained within is…nathen007 in #hive-147010 • 2 years agoSongkran 2023 - National 'Send your kids to play on the main road' day!Last week was Songkran. From the 13th until the 15th, Thailand turns into a wet, drunken water fight as the whole country takes to the streets to celebrate the biggest holiday in…nathen007 in #hive-196233 • 2 years agoA Reminder to all the Bleating Hearts.......that the only RULE on Hive is that of originality. Here is a reminder of what 'ORIGINAL' means... [source](nathen007 in #hive-147010 • 2 years agoPutting the Jetskis away - Clever Jetski Man!I know I said I'd avoid posting pictures of the damn beach and sunsets and other boring stuff but I couldn't help it as it would have been extremely difficult to create this post…nathen007 in #thailife • 2 years agoSabotaged by a Fire Extinguisher Bracket, a Clinical Waste Bag and a Cat with a Hitler Moustache that Didn't Want its Picture Taken!We've had a big couple of weeks here in Koh Samui as we finally had the soft opening of the clinic. I'm using the word 'soft' as it appears a trendy term to use these days but in thinathen007 in #hive-147010 • 2 years agoSea, Solitude, Fried Rice and a DogThailand has a huge Eastern coastline with many unspoilt and deserted beaches. It only takes a right turn from the main road that runs from North to South and a short 10km drive…nathen007 in #hive-147663 • 2 years agoHelp! Where the heck do I start ?I've had to join both the gardening and homesteading communities tonight as I beseech thy sage-like assistance and advice... My house and the wife's clinic is now finished and…nathen007 in #hive-147010 • 2 years agoGreat Yarmouth Winter Gardens From the natural beauty of Southern Thailand, to the flatlands of the Norfolk Coast in Eastern England. Today, we're going to take a look at a wonderful piece of English seaside…nathen007 in #hive-163772 • 2 years agoNew Year... Songkhla! Family History and a Quick Tour With Christmas out of the way spent with the immediate family on Samui, it was fast approaching time to make the trip even further South to visit the Father-in-law's family down…nathen007 in #hive-163772 • 2 years agoDown by the Riverside - YorkI know, I might have posted before about York once or twice but on this post, there are no trains! It's a beautiful and historic city all year round but there is something even…