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Post by rubl on Apr 27, 2023 9:52:42 GMT 7
Ice Magic: Fantasy on Ice Things to do, Ice skating The Market, Ratchaprasong Until Jul 16, 2023 Time Out says A reprieve from the sweltering heat! Ice Magic is an indoor snow park that first opened in Beijing in 2008 and became an annual extravaganza. The Bangkok outpost is be housed in an 11.5-meter-tall tent that covers an area of 3,000 square meters. You’ll surely be overwhelmed by a gigantic snow mountain, an 80-meter-long ski track, a skiing and snowboarding zone, 148-long ice slides (said to be some of the world’s longest), and an exhibition of sculptures by winning ice artists from the Harbin Ice Festival. www.timeout.com/bangkok/things-to-do/ice-magic-fantasy-on-ice |
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Post by chiangmai on Apr 27, 2023 11:09:13 GMT 7
The ice carving display in Dalian in China is stunning, all housed inside a massive shipping container, outside it's 35 degrees, inside it's ferkin freezing. Well worth a visit.
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Post by oldie on Apr 28, 2023 4:35:04 GMT 7
I stumbled across an ice skating rink on the top floor of Central Plaza Udon, of all places.
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Post by chiangmai on Apr 28, 2023 5:55:40 GMT 7
I stumbled across an ice skating rink on the top floor of Central Plaza Udon, of all places. That turn of phrase has always bemused me, how exactly does one stumble upon something the size of an ice rink? I mean, there I was one day, minding my own business and walking through the mall, looking in the shop windows when suddenly, whoops, bloody heck, what was that I stumbled over and didn't see? Damn, it's an ice risk, fancy putting it there, somebody should tell health and safety about that.  I'm drinking extra strong cocoa this morning Oldie, that may be part of the answer.  |
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Post by oldie on Apr 28, 2023 6:51:02 GMT 7
I stumbled across an ice skating rink on the top floor of Central Plaza Udon, of all places. That turn of phrase has always bemused me, how exactly does one stumble upon something the size of an ice rink? I mean, there I was one day, minding my own business and walking through the mall, looking in the shop windows when suddenly, whoops, bloody heck, what was that I stumbled over and didn't see? Damn, it's an ice risk, fancy putting it there, somebody should tell health and safety about that. I'm drinking extra strong cocoa this morning Oldie, that may be part of the answer. It's on the top floor, the one above all the restaurants. That should explain things a bit better. Mind you, we'd gone to Central Plaza a million times before, but never made it past the restaurant floor. |
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Post by oldie on Apr 28, 2023 6:53:24 GMT 7
I think it goes something like...
Bottom floor..food.
Second floor..medical, game arcades..
Third floor..clothing, phone shops...
Fourth floor... restaurants...
Top floor..ice skating rink...
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Post by chiangmai on Apr 28, 2023 7:33:05 GMT 7
That turn of phrase has always bemused me, how exactly does one stumble upon something the size of an ice rink? I mean, there I was one day, minding my own business and walking through the mall, looking in the shop windows when suddenly, whoops, bloody heck, what was that I stumbled over and didn't see? Damn, it's an ice risk, fancy putting it there, somebody should tell health and safety about that. I'm drinking extra strong cocoa this morning Oldie, that may be part of the answer. It's on the top floor, the one above all the restaurants. That should explain things a bit better. Mind you, we'd gone to Central Plaza a million times before, but never made it past the restaurant floor. I'm embarrassed to say that we did exactly the same. |
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Post by rubl on Apr 28, 2023 9:35:31 GMT 7
English being 2nd language to me may I be excused to ask about this interesting expression? 'stumble across' is that similar to being drunk and not able to walk straight? edit: add  |
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Post by chiangmai on Apr 28, 2023 10:27:22 GMT 7
English being 2nd language to me may I be excused to ask about this interesting expression? 'stumble across' is that similar to being drunk and not able to walk straight? edit: add The answer to your first question is no, I regret not. But I will point you towards a very useful service that will certainly be able to answer your question, pricey but very high quality and excellent service. PM for further details and charging structure. |
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Post by oldie on Apr 28, 2023 11:17:20 GMT 7
English being 2nd language to me may I be excused to ask about this interesting expression? 'stumble across' is that similar to being drunk and not able to walk straight? edit: add It's like "bumping into someone's wife". Not to be taken literally. |
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Post by oldie on Apr 28, 2023 11:19:54 GMT 7
But back to the opening post.
Thank you Uncle. I'll pencil in a trip. It sounds like a fun little outing with the kids.
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Post by rubl on Apr 28, 2023 12:04:43 GMT 7
But back to the opening post. Thank you Uncle. I'll pencil in a trip. It sounds like a fun little outing with the kids. Not sure what period you plan to be here in Bangkok but the ad said "Ice Magic: Fantasy on Ice is open for entry from today – July 16, 2023 at The Market Bangkok. Open 6 rounds per day (120 minutes each) from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Adult tickets cost 999 baht, children (ages 4-12 years) price 799 baht, seniors (age 60 years and over) price 499 baht" |
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Post by oldie on Apr 28, 2023 12:39:10 GMT 7
But back to the opening post.
Thank you Uncle. I'll pencil in a trip. It sounds like a fun little outing with the kids.
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