Dragon Boat Races

Post by **layman** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:18 pm

Does anyone have any information about the Dragon Boat races at Panburi in early November? There was talk a few months ago of getting a team together like last year, but the thread seemed to lead nowhere. I'd just like to know the date and exact location.
Thanks

Post by **DawnHRD** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:50 am

I don't know anything about Pranburi this year, but they are being held on November 23rd on Kao Tao reservoir, Hua Hin (also? instead?).

Post by **dr dave soul monsta** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:00 am

ahh it brings back memories long unstable boats on a murky and clouded river

Post by **Bamboo Grove** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:44 am

Yes, docta, it does. I remember someone having a cup of tean in his hands instead of the paddle as we were ready to set off for a training session.

Post by **dr dave soul monsta** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:45 am

Well , All sportsmen need the correct pre training preparation

Post by **layman** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:18 pm

Thanks for the date Dawn! Duly noted in the diary.
Khun Bamboo, I'm intrigued by your signature photo. Don't recognise it as being anywhere round here except perhaps Sam Loi Yot. Any chance of seeing an enlarged version? I went to your website to see if it was there, but no luck. Interesting site. I think (is there an English version?).

Post by **Bamboo Grove** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:31 pm

The photo is from Halong Bay, Vietnam. A bigger version is here
http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/ge ... t6717.html
The homepage will have English language but not in the immediate future.

Post by **barrys** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:01 pm

The Pranburi Dragon Boat Races will be held this year on Thursday, 22 November.

Our big boat will once again be moored halfway down the course with a good view of both the start and finish lines.

We are taking reservations for places on the boat and a substantial lunch will be included.
We will also have a full bar.

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:10 pm

Sadly I shall be stuck working in BKK.

However as a participant in last years race, in the crazy farang team - to anyone who CAN attend, I can thoroughly recomend it as an awesome spectacle.

The food & the booze on Cap'n Barry's boat is not bad either

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:29 am

Is 22nd Nov a public holiday?

Post by **barrys** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:02 am

Not according to my calendar, I'm afraid!

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:15 pm

Darn, you just lost a customer!

Post by **barrys** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 3:57 pm

You could always make it a field trip with your class and speak English for the day!

Post by **Pagey** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:07 pm

Damn Barry, I leave Riyadh on the 22nd, arriving in BKK early morning of the 23rd otherwise i would be there drinking your cold ones.

We will just have to meet up in town later in the week then.

Post by **barrys** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 4:18 pm

No worries, Pagey

I'll look forward to that!