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klongmaster · 19-02-2007, 04:35 PM

you don't look like you've got much room there so you need something that won't devlop huge roots...not sure bananas would be the best choice there...

one thing I have noticed is that lots of people plant in those huge pots rather than in the ground... maybe that's why...this way they can control the roots?..

Anonymous Coward · 19-02-2007, 05:01 PM

I was thinking of Heliconia. This plant was formerly classified as a relative of bananas, but has a narrower trunk and a more attractive flower. The roots tend to be smaller than bananas. They come in a huge range of sizes and flower types. This wiki article has some photos: Heliconia

This photo shows how dense it can get:

Some tall ginger might do the trick as well.

Still thinking....

in4zip · 19-02-2007, 05:15 PM

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I'm trying to decide what sort of trees to plant as a screen. Any ideas?

I would like to help because I get a lot of pleasure (non sexual of course) from your posts. BUT asking me for horticultural advice is a little like asking Nana tart for financial investment assistance.

beg to differ PP
Nana tarts are one of the best Investment Ass..istants money can buy, your money of course, provided you invest in ass..ets dear to your adviser of the moment e.g.: upcountry real estate, human and/or bovine pharmaceuticals, roofing repair companies and last but not least hair saloons and managed (by her/him depending on personal proclivity) entertainment avenues.

Anonymous Coward · 20-02-2007, 06:48 AM

It looks like the house is sliding toward completion in mid-March. Not sure how ready we are, but there's no pressure to move right away.

The floor tile is nearly complete. The big remaining tasks are:

- Pulling the electrical wiring
- Putting up the ceiling
- Installing electrical and plumbing fittings
- Painting
- Landscaping (just turf, I think)

We're madly using Ms. AC's days off (one per week) to figure out the following:

- Ceiling fans (still haven't found any I like at the right price)
- Kitchen sink (Home Pro has a promotion on one from Teka)
- Cooktop (ditto)
- Fridge
- Cabinetmaker to build out the kitchen and do some shelving and stuff

Finally got the check from the bank for the final balloon payment. Ms. AC will deposit today. Funds should be available by the time the payment is due at the end of March.

I wish the dollar weren't in such a hole, but it looks to slide further so we need to do the dollar/baht conversion sooner rather than later.

Anonymous Coward · 20-02-2007, 07:02 AM

Front porch tile is done:

Bathroom floor tile started:

Living room, kitchen and bedrooms done:

lom · 20-02-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

I was thinking of Heliconia. This plant was formerly classified as a relative of bananas, but has a narrower trunk and a more attractive flower.

Also known as "bird of paradise".

Anonymous Coward · 20-02-2007, 09:17 AM

Actually, Heliconia are in the family "Heliconiaceae" while Bird of Paradise are in the family "Strelitziaceae". Same order, though: "Zingiberales"

Heliconia are sometimes called "false bird of paradise" because they look similar.

Airportwo · 20-02-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

Heliconia are sometimes called "false bird of paradise" because they look similar.

The only problem I have with these are they prolifiate! you have to cut them back a lot, they spread like weeds.
Cheers

Anonymous Coward · 20-02-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Airportwo

The only problem I have with these are they prolifiate! you have to cut them back a lot, they spread like weeds.

Agreed, they can be a problem.

So, I'm still looking for something tall to screen out the neighbors in that narrow space that won't have invasive roots and won't be hard to control....

Anonymous Coward · 20-02-2007, 06:10 PM

Lots of plants going in at the moo baan entrance.

Window frames going in. Cheap hardware....

This is the side yard next to the neighbor. Not a lot of room here, either.

This is the front yard. Toward the back will be some small fruit trees. In front will be a pond and decorative garden.

I really like the way the bathroom tile turned out.

This is the moo baan central park. They put some huge trees in there including this massive areca palm.

Marmite the Dog · 20-02-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

I really like the way the bathroom tile turned out.

Nowt wrong with that. You should see mine!

Thetyim · 20-02-2007, 08:27 PM

Is that your incoming power line on the right.

If it is I would not bother purchasing any more electrical appliances

Anonymous Coward · 20-02-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Thetyim

Is that your incoming power line on the right.

They're promising and upgrade "real soon now"....

Anonymous Coward · 21-02-2007, 11:39 AM

Of course my family in the US has never heard of the sort of water heaters used here. They asked for a photo of the innards and here it is:

klongmaster · 21-02-2007, 12:56 PM

we don't have these in NZ either but I think they are more efficient than heating a bloody great cylinder and keeping it hot all day for the odd moment when someone wants hot water...

Anonymous Coward · 21-02-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by klongmaster

we don't have these in NZ either but I think they are more efficient than heating a bloody great cylinder and keeping it hot all day for the odd moment when someone wants hot water...

I first used one of these types of heaters in the early 80's on Saipan. The only one I could find was manufactured by a company in New Zealand and I ordered it from there. They claimed it would be long lasting because the heating chamber was made of Lexan plastic. After a few months of use the chamber sprung a leak and squirted me with a small stream of incredibly hot water.

Perhaps that's why you no longer see them in New Zealand.

Anyway, the company couldn't believe the thing leaked. I sent it to them and they sent me a new one, but the second one failed after a few months as well.

I hope the ones I bought for the new house last a bit longer....

The_Dude · 21-02-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Coward

Of course my family in the US has never heard of the sort of water heaters used here. They asked for a photo of the innards and here it is:

AC, point of use water heaters are common in the west coast. Either gas or electric heaters. Sell in home depot outlets and other stores like Lowes.

The Dude

The_Dude · 21-02-2007, 01:33 PM

Question, is you system wired with a GFIC breaker?

The Dude.

Anonymous Coward · 21-02-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Dude

Question, is you system wired with a GFIC breaker?

The water heater has one and the whole house also has one in the breaker box. (Referred to as an ELCB in Thailand and, I guess, everywhere else except the US, but more properly called a Residual-current device.)

Lily · 21-02-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by klongmaster

we don't have these in NZ either but I think they are more efficient than heating a bloody great cylinder and keeping it hot all day for the odd moment when someone wants

19-02-2007, 05:01 PM	#82 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	I was thinking of Heliconia. This plant was formerly classified as a relative of bananas, but has a narrower trunk and a more attractive flower. The roots tend to be smaller than bananas. They come in a huge range of sizes and flower types. This wiki article has some photos: Heliconia This photo shows how dense it can get: Some tall ginger might do the trick as well. Still thinking.... Last edited by Anonymous Coward : 19-02-2007 at 05:06 PM.

20-02-2007, 06:48 AM	#84 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Where We're At It looks like the house is sliding toward completion in mid-March. Not sure how ready we are, but there's no pressure to move right away. The floor tile is nearly complete. The big remaining tasks are: - Pulling the electrical wiring - Putting up the ceiling - Installing electrical and plumbing fittings - Painting - Landscaping (just turf, I think) We're madly using Ms. AC's days off (one per week) to figure out the following: - Ceiling fans (still haven't found any I like at the right price) - Kitchen sink (Home Pro has a promotion on one from Teka) - Cooktop (ditto) - Fridge - Cabinetmaker to build out the kitchen and do some shelving and stuff Finally got the check from the bank for the final balloon payment. Ms. AC will deposit today. Funds should be available by the time the payment is due at the end of March. I wish the dollar weren't in such a hole, but it looks to slide further so we need to do the dollar/baht conversion sooner rather than later.

19-02-2007, 04:35 PM	#81 (permalink)
klongmaster Elite Member Last Online: Today 10:56 AM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Encircled by love Posts: 3,430	you don't look like you've got much room there so you need something that won't devlop huge roots...not sure bananas would be the best choice there... one thing I have noticed is that lots of people plant in those huge pots rather than in the ground... maybe that's why...this way they can control the roots?..

20-02-2007, 07:02 AM	#85 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Front porch tile is done: Bathroom floor tile started: Living room, kitchen and bedrooms done:

20-02-2007, 09:17 AM	#87 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Actually, Heliconia are in the family "Heliconiaceae" while Bird of Paradise are in the family "Strelitziaceae". Same order, though: "Zingiberales" Heliconia are sometimes called "false bird of paradise" because they look similar.

20-02-2007, 06:10 PM	#90 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Lots of plants going in at the moo baan entrance. Window frames going in. Cheap hardware.... This is the side yard next to the neighbor. Not a lot of room here, either. This is the front yard. Toward the back will be some small fruit trees. In front will be a pond and decorative garden. I really like the way the bathroom tile turned out. This is the moo baan central park. They put some huge trees in there including this massive areca palm.

20-02-2007, 08:27 PM	#92 (permalink)
Thetyim Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phrae Posts: 12,218	Is that your incoming power line on the right. If it is I would not bother purchasing any more electrical appliances

21-02-2007, 11:39 AM	#94 (permalink)
Anonymous Coward Royal Barges Last Online: 20-04-2007 08:55 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ratsima - The Bakersfield of LoS Posts: 945	Of course my family in the US has never heard of the sort of water heaters used here. They asked for a photo of the innards and here it is:

21-02-2007, 12:56 PM	#95 (permalink)
klongmaster Elite Member Last Online: Today 10:56 AM Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Encircled by love Posts: 3,430	we don't have these in NZ either but I think they are more efficient than heating a bloody great cylinder and keeping it hot all day for the odd moment when someone wants hot water...

21-02-2007, 01:33 PM	#98 (permalink)
The_Dude Phayao Last Online: 30-11-2008 08:55 AM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nakornratchasima/Sacramento Posts: 539	Question, is you system wired with a GFIC breaker? The Dude.