Gardeners

Hi,

The weekend was rainy, cloudy, and sometimes sunny. We stayed pretty close to home. Today we had a big storm in the morning, and more in the afternoon. Ponds and rivers in the yard kept the dogs in at times, but they managed to get their exercise.

That 'Old School' song a few of you knew was "Shake, Rattle and Roll". It was originally done by Big Joe Turner, and covered by Bill Haley and The Comets. Haley and his crew got the airplay, due to the times, but Turner had a hit anyway. Now it's time for 'Easy Monday'. This one should have you singing all day. Be sure and let me know you know it. "I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do. (You're alright) Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real, I say that you do. (You're outta sight) So, fee-fi-fo-fum, look out baby, 'cause here I come..." Hint: The title is two words and it's by a tempting quintet from the motor city.

Saturday afternoon, when we got up from our nap, we heard the sound of children laughing in the back yard. Some of Boot's friends were over and there were two kids playing in the pool, an older girl working her laptop, and the women were laughing and talking. It was great to see.

Sunday morning we went to Big C for supplies. As we sat at the light by King Mengrai Square I noticed a bunch of guys all wearing McDonald's jackets. They were the motorbike delivery guys and they were making an offering to King Mengrai. It was an interesting example of the devotion paid to the founder of the province.

After our Big C adventure we went to the 'little market' for some vegetables. The chicken lady took the day off so we decided to get some roasted chicken from the guy we used to go to when we lived in the rental house. He still remembers us and was surprised when we ordered a whole chicken instead of half. We had found flour tortillas at the new Top's market at Central the day before so we had chicken tacos for lunch. There's a flashback to the old days in Culver City. For dinner we had chicken and mashed potatoes.

We watched more tennis from Rome, and I got to watch a copy of the F1 Grand Prix from Turkey. Today we watched the final tennis match. Next week the French Open begins. Get out the popcorn.

Today I went out in the afternoon to meet with some friends at Doi Chaang. The place was packed during the break from the storms. It's always interesting to sit with friends from other countries. There I was, sitting with an American and three Dutch guys. We'd be talking in English and all of a sudden the Dutch guys would start talking in their native tongue. What? It happens with Thais as well. I guess there are things that just take too much thought to try and translate quickly. Oh, the life of an expat. (Ha)

Have a Great Week.

Peace,
Danny

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy;
they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."
~Marcel Proust

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