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

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:14:19 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:05:29 -0700

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A very nice traditional Thai dance for the attendees.

Khun Long, helps MC and provide translation.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:05:12 -0700

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Khun Long, helps MC and provide translation.

Flowers were presented to all the Toy Ride participants.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:05:03 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:04:54 -0700

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

Built specifically with the children in mind.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:04:42 -0700

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Built specifically with the children in mind.

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

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:04:32 -0700

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

Robert joining in the fun.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:04:23 -0700

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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......

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:04:13 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:03:58 -0700

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

The teams are lined up by the teacher.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:03:47 -0700

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The teams are lined up by the teacher.

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

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:03:35 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:03:16 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:03:06 -0700

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Parents brought flowers to add some color.

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

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:02:55 -0700

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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).

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:02:47 -0700

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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..........

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:02:38 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:02:22 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:02:15 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:02:05 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:02:00 -0700

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The big day, August 12, 2009.

Parents and children gathered for the festivities.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:01:50 -0700

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Parents and children gathered for the festivities.

A lovely choreographed dance number by the kids.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:01:42 -0700

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A lovely choreographed dance number by the kids.

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

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:01:34 -0700

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

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:01:27 -0700

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A couple of happy kids watch the show.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:01:20 -0700

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A couple of happy kids watch the show.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:54:27 -0700

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Some of the happy and curious children needing our assistance.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:05:41 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:05:36 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:05:22 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:05:13 -0700

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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,

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:05:07 -0700

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

One of the gardeners??

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:05:00 -0700

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One of the gardeners??

Dilapidated and dangerous, the playground needs help.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:04:54 -0700

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Dilapidated and dangerous, the playground needs help.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:04:36 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:04:29 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:04:05 -0700

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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 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:04:01 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:03:47 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:03:41 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:03:36 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:03:17 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:03:12 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:03:06 -0700

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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.....

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:55:29 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:25:45 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:24:48 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:23:42 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:22:30 -0700

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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.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:21:23 -0700

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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.

I added a water pump from the river and made my own sprinkling system which has helped keep things relatively green.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:20:23 -0700

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I added a water pump from the river and made my own sprinkling system which has helped keep things relatively green.

.......grab a book, a drink, and my dog, and think "Life isn't so bad afterall".

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:19:13 -0700

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.......grab a book, a drink, and my dog, and think "Life isn't so bad afterall".

Finally..the anxiously awaiting children were able to make their choice of their new "buddy" or sports equipment.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:02:30 -0800

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Finally..the anxiously awaiting children were able to make their choice of their new "buddy" or sports equipment.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:42:21 -0800

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Everyone anxiously awaited their turn for both giving and receiving.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:42:11 -0800

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Everyone anxiously awaited their turn for both giving and receiving.

The parents equally as pleased as the children...

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:42:01 -0800

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The parents equally as pleased as the children...

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:26:57 -0800

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....everyone feels like a winner.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:26:28 -0800

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....everyone feels like a winner.

Occupied mostly by ethnic Karen people, we visited the small village and school.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:26:05 -0800

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Occupied mostly by ethnic Karen people, we visited the small village and school.

We met at this school with the teacher and asked what was needed to help the children of this village.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:25:53 -0800

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We met at this school with the teacher and asked what was needed to help the children of this village.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:25:51 -0800

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With Chiang Dao Mountain in the background, we scouted a small village in need.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:25:33 -0800

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With Chiang Dao Mountain in the background, we scouted a small village in need.

All in all, one happy village.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:25:09 -0800

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All in all, one happy village.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:24:36 -0800

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Much needed blankets were handed out to the villagers.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:24:02 -0800

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Much needed blankets were handed out to the villagers.

First, a presentation of requested supplies to the teacher and the school.

nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:23:35 -0800

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First, a presentation of requested supplies to the teacher and the school.

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nobody@smugmug.com (DaveEarly) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:22:49 -0800

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Our group met at Richco Motor Sports, one of our sponsors.

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Our group met at Richco Motor Sports, one of our sponsors.

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Arriving at the school our volunteers quickly put everything in order.

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Arriving at the school our volunteers quickly put everything in order.

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