Author Archives: Eddie

In These Last Days

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Eddie

Ack! I’ve got the De Talak madness. Each and every night, a whole other different slew of fascinatingly super-entertainingly friendly peeps keeping me up ‘til the very wee hours. I love this city and this hostel so very much – … Continue reading →

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“They’re Against OTAN?”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Eddie

Have returned to De Talak, of course. Only a single familiar face here: this one shopping-addicted Korean girl. She never returns my ever-friendly greetings (it’s become something of an interesting challenge by this point); but is always here when I arrive. … Continue reading →

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Northern Departure

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Eddie

[dc]R[/dc]eturned to Chiang Mai on Monday, after a most relaxing and enjoyable week-plus in Chiang Rai. As I’d slept most of the way, I had not realised, on the north-bound trip, how beautiful is the ride between Chiang Mai and … Continue reading →

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Two PSAs

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Eddie

PSA Numero Uno The Horse’s reading of “She’ll Be Comin’ ’round The Mountain” — from its new album of Horsed-out old-time Folk tunes — is freaking awesome! Young has exhumed some lyrics I’ve certainly never heard of. “We’re gonna kill … Continue reading →

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Partly-Cloudy Mountain Hop

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Eddie

Could I just interject with a statement; to clear up any confusion and/or uncertainty which may yet persist in re this important matter? FUCKING MOTORCYCLES ARE FUCKING ÆVIL, MAN. Okay, that off my chest, let’s continue. [dc]C[/dc]oupla fine day-trips have … Continue reading →

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