will i be glad when we finally open our rooms up to guests. it will hopefully be a much needed boost to a flagging high season here in Chiang Mai. we actually had quite a flurry of custom this morning and early afternoon. but since then business has been very slow and appeared so for everyone in the street.
The chefs son , Duhn , had no school today and very kindly went to the market for me today so i got to relax for much of the time.
this afternoon i went out for a bicycle ride on my 24 speed Mongoose. i bought it a couple of weeks ago in an effort to battle the bulge that has appeared from too much good eating and lack of exercise. a bicycle is a great way to get out and about in Chiang mai and perfect for exploring all the backstreets and narrow soi's in the Old City. not that i did too much of that today. i actually rode straight to Buak Hard Park and went and got some much needed sleep by the water.
we've just got back from the Arcade Bus Station, getting Boons bus ticket to Maesai for tomorrow. he has to go up to vote in the national elections.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Fire Safety at The Brick Road Cafe and Guest House, Chiang Mai
we have at last had our fire extinguishers fitted today, one on the top floor one on the lounge level and one on the kitchen wall.
very quiet day, business wise, where are you all, lol.
Did the usual market run this morning whilst Boon had his usual lie in.
i just love the market, so much life going on. and i usually have some fun exchanges with many of the market vendors as i am seen as pretty much a local now.
the police were at their regular spot at the top of Moon Muang with the motorcy helmet check, but i was ok as i always wear it to the market.
spent most of the day just chilling out today, had a nice walk around Wat Chedi Luang Temple grounds, in the afternoon. to my mind its the best Temple complex to visit in Chiang Mai, with its four different Temples , two of which are being restored right now and of course the massive ancient Chedi; not to mention the excellent Monk Chat corner. got many friendly greetings from many of the Monks and Novices. i feel so lucky being in this location, good for my soul.
if you happened to be in Ratchadamneon rd tonight , you may have heard distant strains of some crazy flute playing. that was me practicing upstairs on the balcony of one of the rooms.
very quiet day, business wise, where are you all, lol.
Did the usual market run this morning whilst Boon had his usual lie in.
i just love the market, so much life going on. and i usually have some fun exchanges with many of the market vendors as i am seen as pretty much a local now.
the police were at their regular spot at the top of Moon Muang with the motorcy helmet check, but i was ok as i always wear it to the market.
spent most of the day just chilling out today, had a nice walk around Wat Chedi Luang Temple grounds, in the afternoon. to my mind its the best Temple complex to visit in Chiang Mai, with its four different Temples , two of which are being restored right now and of course the massive ancient Chedi; not to mention the excellent Monk Chat corner. got many friendly greetings from many of the Monks and Novices. i feel so lucky being in this location, good for my soul.
if you happened to be in Ratchadamneon rd tonight , you may have heard distant strains of some crazy flute playing. that was me practicing upstairs on the balcony of one of the rooms.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
First Post
welcome to The Brick Road cafe and Guest House blog.
although that should be 'nearly Guest House' at the present moment.
The Cafe has been up and running for around 7 months now but the opening of our Guest House above the cafe will not happen until early March. Official opening date coming soon.
i came to Thailand a little over 2 years ago, on january 13th 2006, for a much needed 3 month break after 7 years of working with Autistic adults and children in South Wales, UK.
It didnt take me long to fall in love with this wonderful country and decide to do all i could to make it my permanent home.
after a year of travelling around thaioland and a couple of visits back to the UK to sort out selling my house and sorting a 12 month visa, i finally got round to acquiring the cafe business last july and its been pretty full on ever since.
its been alot of hard work to get to the point where we,(myself and my Thai partner of two years, Somboon), are happy with the look of the cafe and menu. we acquired the extra space upstairs for the guest house in october and it was even more work getting that sorted, furnishing and decorating, fitting showers, etc. That all done it was then a long wait to sort out proper licensing.
just about everything sorted now so we actually plan to take a week or so's holiday before finally opening up the guest house rooms , which will no doubt increase our workload but hopefully do the world of good to our businesses long term prospects.
hope you'll look in again and follow our progress.
if you are in Chiang Mai you'll find us on the main walking street through the centre of the Old City from Thapae gate to Wat Phra Sing. we are about half way down just past the secong crossroads, at the rear entrance to Wat Chedi Luang.
although that should be 'nearly Guest House' at the present moment.
The Cafe has been up and running for around 7 months now but the opening of our Guest House above the cafe will not happen until early March. Official opening date coming soon.
i came to Thailand a little over 2 years ago, on january 13th 2006, for a much needed 3 month break after 7 years of working with Autistic adults and children in South Wales, UK.
It didnt take me long to fall in love with this wonderful country and decide to do all i could to make it my permanent home.
after a year of travelling around thaioland and a couple of visits back to the UK to sort out selling my house and sorting a 12 month visa, i finally got round to acquiring the cafe business last july and its been pretty full on ever since.
its been alot of hard work to get to the point where we,(myself and my Thai partner of two years, Somboon), are happy with the look of the cafe and menu. we acquired the extra space upstairs for the guest house in october and it was even more work getting that sorted, furnishing and decorating, fitting showers, etc. That all done it was then a long wait to sort out proper licensing.
just about everything sorted now so we actually plan to take a week or so's holiday before finally opening up the guest house rooms , which will no doubt increase our workload but hopefully do the world of good to our businesses long term prospects.
hope you'll look in again and follow our progress.
if you are in Chiang Mai you'll find us on the main walking street through the centre of the Old City from Thapae gate to Wat Phra Sing. we are about half way down just past the secong crossroads, at the rear entrance to Wat Chedi Luang.
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