April Fools day....
So, for humour's sake... I have the video of the show, and the video that was shown on the video screens at the same time... enjoy!!
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
31st March 2011
So, it continued....
The rain did abate but then the wind came in, and with almost constant speeds of 30+ knots... It was a few windy days.
Being without simple things like power, gas, and water gets frustrating very quickly.. We hadn't showered in days since no running water, our gas had run out so we couldn't cook anything. Boats were still not arriving on the island with supplies.
We spent the last few days holed up indoors waiting for the power to come on so we could charge phone, pc, etc up each time it came back.. If we weren't home waiting, we were at Vibe Lounge, playing cards, settlers of catan, and eating.. There is simply nothing more to do but wait it out.
Yesterday, I went searching for a loaf of bread and milk, riding around the south of the island in the stinging rain, I drove past Thai navy helicopters who had arrived to evacuate tourists to an awaiting aircraft carrier. To be honest, I would rather stay here than battle the 4m waves to the mainland!
Anyway, as each day passes, the weather improves and the forecast in 3-4 days looks beautiful...
x
SD
The rain did abate but then the wind came in, and with almost constant speeds of 30+ knots... It was a few windy days.
Being without simple things like power, gas, and water gets frustrating very quickly.. We hadn't showered in days since no running water, our gas had run out so we couldn't cook anything. Boats were still not arriving on the island with supplies.
We spent the last few days holed up indoors waiting for the power to come on so we could charge phone, pc, etc up each time it came back.. If we weren't home waiting, we were at Vibe Lounge, playing cards, settlers of catan, and eating.. There is simply nothing more to do but wait it out.
Yesterday, I went searching for a loaf of bread and milk, riding around the south of the island in the stinging rain, I drove past Thai navy helicopters who had arrived to evacuate tourists to an awaiting aircraft carrier. To be honest, I would rather stay here than battle the 4m waves to the mainland!
Anyway, as each day passes, the weather improves and the forecast in 3-4 days looks beautiful...
x
SD
Monday, 28 March 2011
28th March - Bad Weather Update
Well.... a tan we are most definately not getting.
As I type the wind is howling and the rain is beating against the door. It has been pretty dull weather for a week or so now, but the hardcore weather hit yesterday morning and has not stopped since. Has Monsoon come early?
Boats have ceased going to and from the island, people are stocking up on food, so the next couple of days should be very interesting.
When we woke this morning the electric was off (not an unusual event). There was also no gas, so we called the landlord who asked a very interesting question... "Is next door there?" "Is your house still standing?" These questions worried us, so instead of staying indoors, we went to Mae Haad have a look around... we had been wet for 36 hours, so a bit more rain would not hurt.
Arriving in Mae Haad, we came across a scene of destruction. Parts of road have broken up, signs blown apart. People were busy trying to clear the roads from all the sand washed down.
All boats (pleasure or business) are cancelled... we are on our own for a couple of days....
I went out with Nathan for a walk to look around... Meeting people who have been here 12 years and never seen it so bad.... its some crazy weather... and the forecast is for more..
After spending most of the day in the Crystal area, we went home to check the damage.... Thankfully none yet...
As I type the wind is howling and the rain is beating against the door. It has been pretty dull weather for a week or so now, but the hardcore weather hit yesterday morning and has not stopped since. Has Monsoon come early?
Boats have ceased going to and from the island, people are stocking up on food, so the next couple of days should be very interesting.
When we woke this morning the electric was off (not an unusual event). There was also no gas, so we called the landlord who asked a very interesting question... "Is next door there?" "Is your house still standing?" These questions worried us, so instead of staying indoors, we went to Mae Haad have a look around... we had been wet for 36 hours, so a bit more rain would not hurt.
Arriving in Mae Haad, we came across a scene of destruction. Parts of road have broken up, signs blown apart. People were busy trying to clear the roads from all the sand washed down.
All boats (pleasure or business) are cancelled... we are on our own for a couple of days....
I went out with Nathan for a walk to look around... Meeting people who have been here 12 years and never seen it so bad.... its some crazy weather... and the forecast is for more..
After spending most of the day in the Crystal area, we went home to check the damage.... Thankfully none yet...
Koh Tao Festival!!!
The yearly enviromental festive was here!
This year there was a spectacular effort put on with stage building and general organisation. Unfortunately, the weather turned for the worse and it bucketed down.
But, with a brief respite in the evening.. the Crystal crew gathered for our show.
We arrived at 7pm and were due on stage at 7.30pm. Delayed until 9pm, we drank some beer and buckets of dutch courage, and by the time we went on stage.... was quite tipsy! ;-)
A short time later, we finished (and movie to be uploaded as soon as I receive it). We then carried on our drinking, whilst dancing to a band...
The rest of the night is a bit of a blur, apart from having a bet with a friend and getting a henna tattoo over half my face (which is still there 4 days later... doh!)
We got home about 2am, and went to bed, ready to face another day at the festival... this time being the audience and not the entertainment.
xx
SD
This year there was a spectacular effort put on with stage building and general organisation. Unfortunately, the weather turned for the worse and it bucketed down.
But, with a brief respite in the evening.. the Crystal crew gathered for our show.
We arrived at 7pm and were due on stage at 7.30pm. Delayed until 9pm, we drank some beer and buckets of dutch courage, and by the time we went on stage.... was quite tipsy! ;-)
A short time later, we finished (and movie to be uploaded as soon as I receive it). We then carried on our drinking, whilst dancing to a band...
The rest of the night is a bit of a blur, apart from having a bet with a friend and getting a henna tattoo over half my face (which is still there 4 days later... doh!)
We got home about 2am, and went to bed, ready to face another day at the festival... this time being the audience and not the entertainment.
xx
SD
Severe Weather
Whilst I have internet... I thought I should quickly post, that we have some extreme weather here, which is causing all sorts of power, gas, and internet issues.
Sit tight and when we get back to normal (in a couple of days) then expect a shed load of blog posts..
Much love
Simon
Sit tight and when we get back to normal (in a couple of days) then expect a shed load of blog posts..
Much love
Simon
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
The Open Water Video
Finally, I have managed to get it uploaded.. The internet is extremely unstable at present.. hence the issues!
It looks like I will have to sign up for an internet service for 1000 baht (£20) per month... The speed is less than 1.5mb... so the price is extortionate...
Hope you enjoy!
It looks like I will have to sign up for an internet service for 1000 baht (£20) per month... The speed is less than 1.5mb... so the price is extortionate...
Hope you enjoy!
21st March 2011
ITS MY BIRTHDAY!
I woke with a big kiss from Mrs D.. then a fresh cuppa..
Then it was card opening time... With lots of little pressies from the family.. Sweeties, veggie seeds... all great stuff and thank you for that.!
After all the pressie opening, it was time for some hard grafting... our artificial dive site (Junkyard), had its anchor dragged about 60m south of its location in the storm we had the other day. So, a few hardcore Eco divers including me and Jen went to Biorock to transplant some coral, and then to Junkyard to raise the anchor with lift bags and muscle it underwater to its correct position.
After 20mins, I had already burned my air and returned to the surface to co-ordinate the surface divers and boat position while a few others carried on.
It was a hard slog, but we accomplished it, although I would imagine that the same thing will happen again... until we put a decent sandscrew in.
Returning, we were shattered, and shot home for a quick change before dance rehearsals. A few beers at Crystal, and then Vibe, where numerous evil people bought me hideous shots... My all time nemesis being the "FlatLiner" which is a mix of Tequila, Sambuca, and for that extra kick... tabasco sauce.
Needless to say... after these... it was time for bed!
A very nice birthday had!
x
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