Author Archives: Eddie

I Had To Lea-ea-eave The Mekong (Though There Was Some Nice Folk There)

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Eddie

[Written Sunday, March The 10th, Night] If my reckoning is true, I’ve since late-January spent twenty-six days at the Mekong River – nine on the Thai side, seventeen on the Lao. (Plus seven more on major tributaries). A river not … Continue reading →

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Mekong Days

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Eddie

[Written Friday, March The 9th, Afternoon] Nong Khai, yet another wonderful little town in which I’ve spent far more time that I’d ever intended. Tomorrow, will be moving on to Phimai, before (I’m thinking) a quick jaunt to Bangkok to … Continue reading →

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Where The Party Never Ends

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Eddie

[Written Wednesday, March The 7th, Night] Tuesday was Night number two of  the big festival. Went truckin’ on down to check it out, hoping at the least to get in on some hot Takraw action. The first order of business … Continue reading →

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Down The Buddha Hole

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Eddie

Sala Kaew Ku, AKA “Buddha Park”; is bizarre, insane, a little bit frightening, and just plain fucked-up awesome. It’s considered Nong Khai’s primary tourist attraction; but what I wanna know is why it’s not considered one of the must-see destinations … Continue reading →

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The Obama Regime

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Eddie

You gotta give ’em points for chutzpah. The U.S. government is legally justified in killing its own citizens overseas if they are involved in plotting terror attacks against America, Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday, offering the Obama administration’s most … Continue reading →

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