Hi,
We had another super hot day today in Chiang Rai. Last night we had another storm with all the trimmings.
It would appear that this 'Zany Day' song is still a fond memory for many of you. Here's a line you might remember:
"My Maserati does 185. I lost my license, now I don't drive. I have a limo, ride in the back. I lock the doors in case I'm attacked..... __ __ __ to me so far." Hint: The song pokes fun at the life of a R&R star, or is it real? Hmm.
The morning we went into town. On the way we noticed a large gathering of policemen getting into small boats by the Pink Bridge. Across the bridge there were ambulances and rescue trucks at the Fairgrounds. On Clock Tower street there was quite a commotion at a large hotel and we saw a stretcher being lowered from the roof. This afternoon Boot explained that it was the earthquake preparedness exercises. That made sense, looking back. It's nice to know that there is a plan.
We went to see our friends Kay and Martin. They are renovating a 4 story shop-house that will be a multi-purpose building. Things are still under construction, but we got a tour of the proposed configuration. There will be a gallery for local artists to display their work, an area for Martin's art work, a restaurant, clothing stalls, and hand-made jewelry. It will be a place where one could spend a lot of time hanging out and/or shopping. We're looking forward to the opening.
This afternoon I met with my friend Siam for coffee and conversation. It turns out we both look forward to our time together. He looked up a way to tell me about a concept that he only knew in Thai. The idea was that our little meetings are not an accident, but somehow supposed to be. Now he can express it in English and it made him quite happy. We share experiences that seem, on the surface, to be cultures apart but are very similar. Part of today's discussion was on the history of belief systems. When we ordered coffee the topic turned to health and our mutual intolerance of milk. Things just flowed along from one thing to the next. The hour flew by and it was over. One day I hope I can watch him as he creates some furniture with bamboo. Below are two samples of his work.
Bamboo Couch and Wood/Bamboo Table by Siam
We're having another overnight storm. The thunder is rolling in the distance and the rain comes and goes. All of the new plants are loving this weather and seem to like their new home.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life
that no man can sincerely try to help anotherwithout helping himself."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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