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Big C's Big Adventure: Nui Becomes a Monk
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Nui Becomes a Monk. For my American friends. Buddhists may be ordained as monks for as long as life or for as little as a day or a week. One of my work associates with whom I am quite close chose to be ordained for three weeks today. I thought some of you would like to see how this is done. I will describe the process with my limited knowledge. Dressed in simple white clothing, Nui prepares to present himself as a prospective monk. Hope snips a chunk off, too. No going back now!
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Big C's Big Adventure
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Saturday, July 7, 2012. Another popular request is for food photos, as Thai food and American food are so different. I have grown to love true Thai cooking so much, I don't know how I will survive when I return to the US! Shredded catfish deep fried and crispy. Grilled shrimp. We eat a LOT of shrimp here, and all kinds of sea food is plentiful. On a recent outing, Jib grills pork, a fish, and shrimp for the team. I have recently made a blog about the methods of earning. Vist my blog: All About Money.
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Big C's Big Adventure: November 2010
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Thursday, November 11, 2010. Last snaps before heading back to the states for a visit. Wednesday, I got to go get photos taken with some of the new grads in our team as they graduated from KMUTT. It was so good to get to meet their families and share in their pride and excitement. Jib, the team's "social director.". Kong, is fast becoming one of my very favorite people. He just joined us this year, too, and he is just a great guy. I am proud of him! The TRAC Dedicated team engrossed in their meal. Today ...
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Big C's Big Adventure: May 2011
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Monday, May 30, 2011. National elections will take place July 3rd and it will be interesting, to say the least. The Thai government is set up a bit like the UK. Whichever party wins over 50% of the seats in Parliament gets to set up the government and choose the Prime Minister. If no party gets more than 50% of the seats, two or more parties will join to form a coalition that gives it a majority. This guy is trying to capitalize on the craze here over panda bears. China loaned a female panda to Thail...
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Big C's Big Adventure: February 2011
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Sunday, February 27, 2011. Just another good Sunday. Another good Sunday in Bangkok. The day started with Seth and Thank (and Bat, who you can not see) doing a special song to close the main service. After that, it was off to Jarurat slum community, with the kids there. Fern teaches the kids their memory verse for the day. Boss gets a face full of powder in a game we played. Bat gets one, too. The funniest part was the kids getting Ting! And then there was this. Ft to right: Bank, Eddy, Ting. Seth offere...
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Big C's Big Adventure: July 2011
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Sunday, July 10, 2011. Universal Studios - Singapore 2011. Laid out like New York City. Galactica, you spend half the ride upside down. Good times! Standing in front of a 'merlion' something like a mermaid with bigger teeth. At Marina Bay, near our hotel. In the background is the Marina Sands Hotel and Casino with the famous Sky Park on top. (We went up to the park and enjoyed a great view of Singapore.) On the right is the Arts and Science building. At the Dali exhibit. The view in daytime from our hotel.
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Big C's Big Adventure: July 2012
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Saturday, July 7, 2012. TRAC team outing to Pran Buri. Several weeks ago, the TRAC team took an extended outing to Pran Buri, near the seashore, just south of the resort town of Hua Hin. It was a GREAT trip with great folks. We stopped at a temple along the way that was home to more monkeys than you could count. Several were carrying their babies with them. The temple was built into the side of a mountain. A big, home cooked seafood meal! Fresh fish, shrimp and crabs, hot off the grill! On a recent outin...
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Big C's Big Adventure: September 2011
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Friday, September 16, 2011. One of my favorite places in the world to eat is a little dive near church. It is the restaurant at the Athen Hotel (pronounced A-10), a cheap hotel just around the corner from church. Not someplace to take a first date. The first time you visit, you think, "Oh my, what have I gotten myself into here? Fish with Thai spices. Gang som goong kai cha-om, a spicy soup with shrimp and chunk of omelet made with cha-om, a grass-like vegetable. I LOVE this stuff! It IS a favorite here.
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Big C's Big Adventure: December 2010
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Thursday, December 30, 2010. Plants and flowers in Khao Lak. Rubber trees are one of the main forms of 'farming' in the area. Scenes from Khao Lak. Scenes from a day of going out into the outlying area to visit church members. Their water collection system. As close as they get to running water. Khao Lak Christmas 2010. You read the number right, well over three hundred. Amazing grace. Kids opening their hearts to the call of Jesus on their lives. Wali and I share about the greatest Christmas present ever.
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Big C's Big Adventure: April 2011
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Sunday, April 24, 2011. This year, I was asked to preach the Easter message. A little intimidating because, truthfully, I am a businessman, not a pastor. Preaching the Easter message is a big deal. I survived and so did the congregation. Afterward, we went to the slums to make Easter eggs with the kids. I spoke on how unexpected the resurrection was, and its impact on Peter. Ah Jan Winit translates for me. Young Leaders make up a good part of the choir. Explaining how to decorate the eggs. Believe me, I ...
