visiting a former hasher

we are now in Phattalung and looking to hook up with Flaming Stiffy, a former Red Deer hasher!

some more info on what we have been doing:

on Samui the night b4 we went to Ang Thong, I went to join a couple of guys having a beer near our cottage. They ended up being Canucks (Vancouver) and ended up having many beers. the wake up at 6:30 the next morning came very early but the scenery and snorkelling were so great it was quickly forgotten.

Our place on Tao was amazing, great views, nice beach and great snorkelling. Our last day there it was very windy so rather than snorkel we went hiking. It is hard to believe they can make roads that steep, there is no way I would ever drive on them. It was hard enough to walk up/down them. On returning we came across a young French couple who had crashed their dirtbike on the road. Helped them get the bike up a hill and them on their way, she had hit her head but hopefully all was OK.

On Thursday we ferried 2 hours to Chumpon. There we met Richai, our very good friend. He sits at a table in front of a shop and helps tourists. Ended up sitting and having a beer with him (and buying a drink for him). He even helped us cross the street (for a small donation). Neat old man and I learned something new from him. In Thailand, you see lots of guys hanging around drinking out of small brown bottles. I had earlier discovered these bottles were from Red Bull and a similar energy drink. I learned from him that stores will refill these bottles with vodka for easy portability. What a great idea!!

And a short top 3 list:

Aneeda's loudest screams:

3. on the bamboo raft as it looked like it was going to tip.
2. on the motorbike when the relatively large snake darted across the road in front of us
1. in the shower on Samui when she discovered she had a gecko in the shower with her.

the scream on the dumping of the kayak was probably louder, but being underwater nobody heard.

And sorry Nat, Sparky's record is secure as I managed to avoid any mud wrestling on Samui.

Also, Monique had a suggestion that the rest of the "interhashers" start a blog so we can keep up with your travels.

Anyway, we are now in Phattalung where a former Red Deer hasher now resides. Got in just b4 lunch and discovered there is little English spoken/on menus when you leave the tourist zones. we managed to get fed though. Will catch up with Stiffy when he is done work later.

Hope everyone is well!!

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