More LIght

Hi,

Chiang Rai had more heat today, but many cooled off involuntarily: they had water tossed on them. We went to Central Plaza, and then got in our own water. Yes, the pool is happening.

Looks like 'Easy Monday' wasn't so easy for some of you. I did get a lot of email with the right answer though.
"Hatty told Matty, 'Let's don't take a chance. Let's not be L-Seven, come and learn to dance.' __ __, __ __ (repeat a bunch)" Clues: This record was the first American single to sell one million during the British Invasion. Stayed on the Hot 100 for 18 weeks. The band had another record based on a children's story. Two words in the title and they don't mean a thing. Huh?

Today we went to Central Plaza again. This time we had a mission. We were looking for an air-brush kit so Lisa can experiment with that process. When we arrived at the mall it wasn't open. They are still operating on an 11am start time. A stop at Starbucks for iced coffee passed a little time. Then we went into Robinson with the idea of going upstairs and into the book store. Lisa spotted some sandals by Scholl that looked similar to the MBTs she used to wear. The sole is curved like a rocking chair so you sort of roll through each step. It's great for the body and posture. They didn't have her size but it peaked my interest so we went to the men's department. I found a pair and wore them out. At the big book and art supply store we saw many things, but not what we wanted. Back into the mall we discovered a Next Beat Apple store. They had the power supply we needed for one of our laptops. Things were looking up. After browsing at Banana IT we got some paper and then went into the huge electronics store. Way too much to look at in one visit. The whole morning was fun and informative. The crowd was building as we left.

Out on the streets the 'water stations' were getting started. Kids of all ages, with buckets of every description were tossing water on cars and bikes. We got a few light hits but not the windshield drenching kind. This evening when I went into town to meet some friends, it looked like it had rained. This was due to the pick-up trucks that roam around with big drums of water, with teen-agers throwing it at passing cars and at other trucks. Down at the river it looked like a festival was going on. There were lots of people in the water, and all of the little eating platforms were in use. This is the first year for this and I'm sure it won't be the last.

We got a call today from our friend Joe, from Emerald Thai in Culver City. He's in Chiang Mai for the holiday and invited us to come there and visit him next week. He wants to take us up to Doi Inthanon. It's the highest mountain in all of Thailand. He used to be in the Air Force and was a Commander stationed there. There are many species of birds, tons of wild orchids, and waterfalls. The plan is for us to stay on the mountain overnight at one of the houses on the base. The adventure continues.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the pool was a hair over 83 this afternoon. After testing the water we decided to go in and it turned out to be very pleasant. It felt good to get the exercise that swimming provides. There is thunder in the distance tonight, and occasional flashes of lightning. Rain would be good, but it would also cool the pool. Oh, what to wish for? Hmm.

Have a Happy Tuesday.

Peace,
Danny

"A little light in a dark room is still a great illumination."
~Ernest Holmes

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