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Of course toys were handed out to all the children in attendance.

2009-08-15T17:18:13Z

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Of course toys were handed out to all the children in attendance.

A very nice traditional Thai dance for the attendees.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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A very nice traditional Thai dance for the attendees.

Khun Long, helps MC and provide translation.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Khun Long, helps MC and provide translation.

Flowers were presented to all the Toy Ride participants.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Flowers were presented to all the Toy Ride participants.

Khun Long of the X-Centre is chauffered in to the event.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Khun Long of the X-Centre is chauffered in to the event.

Built specifically with the children in mind.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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Built specifically with the children in mind.

The children now can walk unattended and sheltered to their new facility.

2009-08-15T17:17:26Z

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The children now can walk unattended and sheltered to their new facility.

Robert joining in the fun.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Robert joining in the fun.

All attention is focused on the arrival of the ice cream truck as we wind down the day......

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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All attention is focused on the arrival of the ice cream truck as we wind down the day......

the riders.........once again go down in a pitiful defeat.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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the riders.........once again go down in a pitiful defeat.

The teams are lined up by the teacher.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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The teams are lined up by the teacher.

The families are determined...........

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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The families are determined...........

The Chiang Mai X-Centre has donated time and staff to refurbish the playground equipment and will have it completed soon.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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The Chiang Mai X-Centre has donated time and staff to refurbish the playground equipment and will have it completed soon.

Parents brought flowers to add some color.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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Parents brought flowers to add some color.

We cannot do projects like this without our sponsors and contributors.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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We cannot do projects like this without our sponsors and contributors.

AND THIS we are proud to say is the finished product. (5 members of the CMTR Committee).

2009-08-15T17:17:26Z

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AND THIS we are proud to say is the finished product. (5 members of the CMTR Committee).

A final heartfelt cheer to all involved..........

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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A final heartfelt cheer to all involved..........

Chas, of Tusker's Bar, proudly displays a portrait of the Royal Family presented by the village and school to the Toy Ride Committee.

2009-08-15T17:17:26Z

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Chas, of Tusker's Bar, proudly displays a portrait of the Royal Family presented by the village and school to the Toy Ride Committee.

Scott Jones trying out the new wash basins.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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Scott Jones trying out the new wash basins.

An amazing difference. It was important that the children would not have to step up to use the toilet.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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An amazing difference. It was important that the children would not have to step up to use the toilet.

The big day, August 12, 2009.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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The big day, August 12, 2009.

Parents and children gathered for the festivities.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Parents and children gathered for the festivities.

A lovely choreographed dance number by the kids.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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A lovely choreographed dance number by the kids.

Our builder who donated much of his time and costs worked quickly.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Our builder who donated much of his time and costs worked quickly.

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2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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A couple of happy kids watch the show.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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A couple of happy kids watch the show.

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2009-08-14T02:07:30Z

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Some of the happy and curious children needing our assistance.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Some of the happy and curious children needing our assistance.

The Government allots the school 10,000 baht ($340 USD) annually for maintenance and upkeep.

2009-08-14T15:31:48Z

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The Government allots the school 10,000 baht ($340 USD) annually for maintenance and upkeep.

It is clear the staff and local people are trying their best to maintain the school.

2009-08-14T15:23:36Z

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It is clear the staff and local people are trying their best to maintain the school.

Ian and Long Rauner from the Chiang Mai X-Centre volunteered to take on reconditioning the playground equipment.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Ian and Long Rauner from the Chiang Mai X-Centre volunteered to take on reconditioning the playground equipment.

This is Pa Muang school. Located in the Maesa Valley area of Chiang Mai,

2009-08-14T14:52:21Z

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This is Pa Muang school. Located in the Maesa Valley area of Chiang Mai,

One of the gardeners??

2009-08-14T15:19:50Z

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One of the gardeners??

Dilapidated and dangerous, the playground needs help.

2009-08-14T15:25:14Z

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Dilapidated and dangerous, the playground needs help.

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2009-08-14T15:19:50Z

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The dilapidated and dirty toilet facilities. When we asked the school what we could do to help them, this was their major concern.

2009-08-14T15:19:50Z

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The dilapidated and dirty toilet facilities. When we asked the school what we could do to help them, this was their major concern.

Khun Long and Khun Raat (CMTR Treasurer) along with one of the teachers. We could not have done it without their assistance.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Khun Long and Khun Raat (CMTR Treasurer) along with one of the teachers. We could not have done it without their assistance.

It was decided to build close to the school for easier access. Although we had contracted to tear down and remove the old facility, the school board decided to keep it for use of those usin ...

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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It was decided to build close to the school for easier access. Although we had contracted to tear down and remove the old facility, the school board decided to keep it for use of those usin ...

Ian Rauner (X-Centre) and Robert Straghan (CMTR) surveying the task ahead.

2009-08-14T15:24:28Z

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Ian Rauner (X-Centre) and Robert Straghan (CMTR) surveying the task ahead.

Two of the four stalls that were available for use. Just be happy they have not yet invented a way to transmit smells across the internet.

2009-08-14T15:20:22Z

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Two of the four stalls that were available for use. Just be happy they have not yet invented a way to transmit smells across the internet.

A wasp nest in the toilet.

2009-08-14T15:20:44Z

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A wasp nest in the toilet.

Children were required to exit the school building, put on their shoes, and accompanied by a staff member walk through the rain and mud to the toilet.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Children were required to exit the school building, put on their shoes, and accompanied by a staff member walk through the rain and mud to the toilet.

One can see the teachers take pride in making the school as cheerful as possible.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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One can see the teachers take pride in making the school as cheerful as possible.

Inside the classroom is bright and cheery.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Inside the classroom is bright and cheery.

So now in the sweltering heat, I contemplate the spirits of the spirit house.....

2009-05-06T02:58:16Z

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So now in the sweltering heat, I contemplate the spirits of the spirit house.....

There should be many more plants this season and it should be quite a nice mini-jungle around the property.

2009-05-06T02:56:15Z

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There should be many more plants this season and it should be quite a nice mini-jungle around the property.

The trees are now starting to bloom in anticipation of the wet season, which should be here in another month or two. A few early unseasonable rain storms have aided in the watering.

2009-05-06T02:59:56Z

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The trees are now starting to bloom in anticipation of the wet season, which should be here in another month or two. A few early unseasonable rain storms have aided in the watering.

After having to put out a fire on this land next to my house, which was competely overgrown, and complaints from the village chief, the owners finally had it cleared.

2009-05-06T02:59:08Z

DaveEarly
After having to put out a fire on this land next to my house, which was competely overgrown, and complaints from the village chief, the owners finally had it cleared.

Hot Season- It is April and we are well into the hot season. 100+ F is not unusual and we have gone for months without rain.

2009-05-06T02:56:15Z

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Hot Season- It is April and we are well into the hot season. 100+ F is not unusual and we have gone for months without rain.

I installed 2 sprinklers approximately 8 feet off the ground which gives a sense of rain coming down all around my hut whenever I want it. A true "rainforest" atmoshere.

2009-05-06T02:56:15Z

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I installed 2 sprinklers approximately 8 feet off the ground which gives a sense of rain coming down all around my hut whenever I want it. A true "rainforest" atmoshere.