naptownmike
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Today, 02:56 PM8" post are definitely big enough that's for sure. I'm glad we went with these and not the 6' as thy can look a bit small in contrast to everything...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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Today, 02:46 PMThis week things are really taking shape on the job. The tractor guy was back to move the Teak post. I tried to move one and they are way to...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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Today, 02:37 PMA bit of a diversion from our project we stopped in at the Bantak Teak saw mill to look at a few boards. I love to have a look around in this place....54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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Today, 02:25 PMTruck loads of metal getting dropped off here for the roof structure. A crew spent several days painting it all. What a job and the paint...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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Today, 02:20 PMThe forms were left on for a day or so and they kept spraying them with water. And that was it they seem plenty strong to me.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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02-07-2022, 09:32 PMThe contractor dropping off scaffolding in her cool truck. A bit of a celebration now we're doing something out of the ground. And we...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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29-06-2022, 08:17 PMAnd the cement pouring continues on the main floor space. Not bad for a days work.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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29-06-2022, 08:13 PM^Thanks it is starting to look like something now. The teak post arrived that we will be using around the covered porch area shown in the pictures...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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29-06-2022, 06:49 PMMoving along our cement septic tanks all plumbed in. Our contractor prefers these because we won't have to pump them out very often. And...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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29-06-2022, 06:39 PMThanks, We have been very happy with the work quality on all our projects so far. Minus a few design choices made when we still lived in Maryland. ...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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29-06-2022, 06:35 PMHi ootai, Thanks for the kind words and I also like the simplicity of pictures :) Our land does slightly rise towards the back but that wasn't...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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29-06-2022, 06:28 PMI do remember that one. We had a house in Pattaya back then but this event predates that by maybe 4-5 years. You can still see some of the high...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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28-06-2022, 09:17 PMThe next day was another train of cement trucks coming in. I like the human chain technique simple and efficient. And just like that...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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28-06-2022, 09:04 PMAnother truck load of forms arriving on site. The crew getting right into it setting the form work down. What a job.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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28-06-2022, 08:53 PMThanks Norton I will try to keep it going.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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28-06-2022, 08:52 PMThanks for the pool advice.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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28-06-2022, 08:51 PMNo flooding here lately Mike. There was a big flood about 12-14 years ago apparently caused by some mishap at the Bhumibol Dam a few miles away. ...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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28-06-2022, 08:45 PMnaptownmike replied to a thread Two Indians attempting to smuggle wildlife in their luggage nabbed in Thailand and Asia NewsHow the hell could 109 animals stay alive in a suitcase? I can't even get a box of coffee filters over here without getting smashed. Anyway glad...1 replies | 148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 10:11 PM130 cm on the back they are super close on the long side wall but were going to be knocking down that section of wall soon.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 10:10 PMMore rebar showing up and being shaped everyday. And plumbing rough in for the bathroom and kitchen. It's sad to think of all the time and...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 09:59 PMThis ground work faze seemed to go one for weeks. Every afternoon the dog is inspecting everything.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 09:53 PM^^Thanks It's a predominantly female crew and the contractor is a lady as well with a great reputation in the village.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 09:50 PMThis is where he scores the good scrapes. Under the bending station.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 09:47 PMIt's a constant battle keeping Chockdee away. Every day going to check for food and trash at the workers station. He usually scores something....54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 09:36 PMFor ages they were bending rebar for the foundation. These looked pretty well done to me. And then the first big cement pour.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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27-06-2022, 09:21 PMThanks it has been a ton of work getting the place to this stage.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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24-06-2022, 09:18 PMHere we are all waiting to stand up the ceremonial pole at 3:26 I was mainly keeping an eye on that bag of our gold. Here is one...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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24-06-2022, 09:01 PMOur contractor is very traditional and hand dug the first ceremonial pole foundation hole by hand so it could be done at some pre determined time. ...54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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24-06-2022, 08:47 PM^ They do we tried to give them away but most ended up dumped along our river bank and at the farm.54 replies | 1148 view(s)
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24-06-2022, 08:45 PMnaptownmike replied to a thread Beachside vendors illegally on Na Jomtien Beach to be arrested, starting June 27th, in Thailand and Asia NewsI was just at this area last week and it seemed great. Other than these food venders would anything else be going on this at this stretch of...15 replies | 477 view(s)
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