Dreamer (Wednesday's)

Hi,
We spent the day on our own. No big deal, kinda like a Sunday on Wednesday. Boot called in sick and we had to make her promise to stay home and get better. She was going to try and come in this afternoon. We really can take care of ourselves. (Ha)
I know some of you were trying real hard on the song, and some of you just shined it on. Now you get to pound your head on the wall. It was "Brandy" by Looking Glass. Hey, stop that. This next one should be a little easier. It's dedicated to all the shoppers out there.
"Just because you've become a young man now, there's still some things that you don't understand now. Before you ask some girl for her hand now, you keep your freedom for as long as you can, now..." Hint: This one came out a long time ago. It's a miracle this song didn't get them in trouble. Hmm.
We went out, mid-day to the 'chicken guy' and to Tops for some supplies. We didn't see anybody throwing water. Yea, it's over. Well, it's not really over, just the water part. Many shops were still closed and the streets seemed a little quiet. I only saw one pick-up with some rogue 'water boys' in the back.
Speaking of trucks, there's an interesting thing here called the "Rescue Patrol". This is a group of young men from mid teens to late twenties mostly, and they seem to be dedicated to helping with any kind of problem. There's a spot near us where they hang out and I see them several times a week. Some of them have light bars on their trucks, like a police vehicle. I'm talking red light and siren. I don't know how this works, but it's allowed. One day we saw an ambulance racing by them, going up the Super Highway. Two of the the trucks started up, guys piled in and they raced after the ambulance, sirens blaring. I've been told that they help people stranded on the road, assist with traffic control, and play a big part when there's any flooding. They were probably seeing some action over Songkran due to the fact that the roads were full of travelers and there were lots of accidents. It doesn't exactly keep them off the streets, but they are contributing to their society. Very cool.
This evening we went to the NB for dinner. It was a clear, beautiful evening and the merchants were very happy about that. They've missed two nights this week because of rain, not to mention the low turn out because of the holiday. The NB is going through a transformation. They're building a structure that will apparently house some of the vendors, so they don't have to set up and tear down every evening. Right now, there's extra congestion in a few places, but it's still the biggest evening attraction in town.
We stopped by the Wiang Inn to see our friend Freddie, but he has left the building. We found out he's down in Phuket. Maybe we'll see him down there some day. Another place we haven't been yet. Actually, there's a lot of Thailand we haven't seen. Of course, we may not see any of it after the house is finished. We may not want to leave. Just kidding.
Time now for Wacky Wednesday. Oh, all of the quotes this week were provided by my friend Claire. Thanks.

Peace,
Danny

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

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