Hi,
Winter in Chiang Rai is about 10 degrees warmer than winter in So. California. What we call a cold night is the daytime temp currently in L.A. Is there any way you folks could warm it up a bit for visitors?
I just knew the chorus would set off your memories. The 'Song of '91' was "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. And now, it's time for 'Old School Friday'. With a certain holiday approaching I thought I'd send something appropriate:
"__ __, just slip a sable under the tree, for me. Been an awful good girl, __ __, so hurry down the chimney tonight."Hint: It's an 'over the top' wish list from a singer with a very sultry voice.
This morning we went into town. As we were leaving the fruit/vegetable market we realized it's like going to a 'Farmer's market', where everything is fresh and the prices are reasonable. We also made a stop for drinking water. It's interesting that the larger stores are carrying brands of water we've never seen, while the small, family markets have the major brand we're used to drinking. In small ways we're still feeling the effect of the shortages due to the flooding in Bangkok. At Top's Market the clerk let me know in advance that the water I was about to buy was very expensive, even though it lost her a sale.
There were a few things about the film from the Land Transport people that I didn't tell you about. Did you know that it's illegal to drive or park on the sidewalk? It shows a lack of conscience to flick ashes out of the window, as it makes a bad impression on children. It is also not good to get out of your car and hit someone after an accident. The film was made before there were helmet or seatbelt laws so we heard nothing about that. I suppose there is information in Thai that explains all that. There are signs being posted all over town with a picture of a helmet and '100%' under it. Police motorbike checkpoints are also more frequent.
This evening we went to the Night Bazaar after dinner. It was our last pass at shopping before our trip. It will soon be time to bring the suitcases in from storage and begin the fun of packing.
Tomorrow we're hosting a buffet dinner party for our friends who work with The Sold Project. One of the volunteers will be leaving before we return and we wanted to hang out with him. It has turned into a thing and it will be a fun evening.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Now it's time for some 'Funnies'. This random laughter is courtesy of my Mom.
Peace,
Danny
If you haven't grown up by age 50, you don't have to.
Calories (noun) Tiny creatures that live in your closet
and sew your clothes a little bit tighter every night.
Teenagers: Tired of being harassed by your stupid parents?
Act Now!! Move out, get a job, pay your bills while you still know
Everything.
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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