Talents

Hi,

The rain is still off and on here in Chiang Rai. Over the weekend we got a massage, went to the market, lunched with friends, and dined at a new spot with another friend. Today we finally got back in the pool.

The 'Old School' song was "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke. Apparently it brought back lots of memories for some.
It's 'Easy Monday' and I've got a good one for you. "(Spoken) Is she really going out with him? Well, there she is. Let's ask her.... By the way, where'd you meet him? (Sung) I met him at the candy store, he turned around and smiled at me. You get the picture? (yes, we see) That's when I fell for __ __ __ __ __." Clue: The title, in five words, is about the status of the subject of the song. The name of the group is a mythical place.

The water from the sky is a big conversation piece up here. Everyone's talking about the storm from last Wednesday, and the dramas that resulted. Saturday we went to the market and got some material to cover the dog bed in the bedroom. While we were there we did our usual 'stroll', and got our usual treats. In the evening we got our weekly massage. It's such a nice break to spend the quiet time, and we always feel refreshed when we leave. I get an hour and a half massage and Lisa is now getting a two hour massage, with the last hour as an oil massage. I sat in the lobby when I finished, and watched a popular soap with the other operators. I couldn't understand what was being said, but the visual of this comedy was very funny. Someday I'll get it.

We were invited to lunch on Sunday by Gary and Baan, a couple we met at Lisa's first art exhibit. Gary bought one of her pieces. We met them at a resort near us, for the buffet lunch. We had a very nice time sharing stories of life in Thailand, and hearing about Gary's recent sailing adventure in the Mediterranean Sea. He helped sail a 50 foot catamaran for about a week. It was quite a tale.

After lunch we went out to Khun Ghan's to deliver the material for the dog bed. We also took her some batik material we got on Koh Lanta, for another bed spread. Her little shop is finished and it's beautiful. When we arrived she was fitting a blouse she had made for a neighbor, her two daughters were lounging on a bed, her two dogs were outside the door, and it was very mellow.

Sunday evening we had dinner with our friend Jaffe, who is now Lisa's art agent/manager. They discussed her upcoming show here in Chiang Rai in February, and talked about showing her work in Bangkok. He also told us about a trip to Laos that he's planning with some friends. It's for an film festival there in December, and he invited us to join them. It will be in Luang Prabang, which used to be the capitol, and is one of the cities that was not affected by the war. The trip involves a six-hour boat ride on the Maekong, among other things. We're looking into it.

There was sunshine this afternoon when I took Daku out after our nap. Just for kicks, I stuck my toe in the water to see how cold it was. It was very 'cool' from all the rain. We hadn't been in for many days so we suited up, only to find that it was colder than the 'foot test'. We went in anyway and had a nice swim. September is looking like it's going to be another month of activities. Life is still an adventure.

Have a Great Week.

Peace,
Danny

"Use what talents you possess;
the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except those that sang best."
~Henry Van Dyke

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