Friday, August 24, 2012

Friday Funnies


Hi,

Last night's deluge didn't really end until mid-morning.  The day has been cloudy with occasional sunshine.  Or, partly sunny and partly cloudy.  It's been a mellow Friday, hanging around the house.  

The 'Zany Day' song was "Western Movies" by The Olympics.  At least two people got it.  'Old School Friday' is really not that ole, by 'Old' standards but in deference to the 'youngsters', I've moved up in time.  Oh, it's still Old (555).
"When this old world starts getting me down, and people are just too much for me to face.  I climb way up to the top of the stairs and all my cares just drift right into space... And if this world starts getting you down there's room enough for two __ __ __ __."  Hint:  This 1963 hit is about a place of sanctuary, sung by a group that yearned to be on Broadway.

The dogs didn't get their run this morning due to the rain.  Even if the rain had stopped they still would not have had much fun in the marshland that was the front lawn.  Daku has designated me as his escort to the yard and every time he wants to go out he comes to me and grabs at me with his left paw.  If he goes and gets a toy and comes back then I know exactly what he wants.  He makes sure I follow him down the stairs and to the back door.  He has become very cooperative when it comes to going out on the leash in the rain.  If the boy wasn't tethered he'd be out there eating grass or looking for some mischief to get into.  With the leash he's very docile and in the rain that makes a difference.

This afternoon I went out to New Life for a session with the residents.  Every week I get to take notice of the progress of different building projects, the state of various farms, and the local businesses.  Here in Thailand it's very easy to open a business.  You just get a space and put things in it and you are in business.  Even if that space is on the side of the road, or in front of an existing business.  There doesn't seem to be the need for permits or inspections, just do it.  I've been noticing 'mobile kitchens' by many of the construction sites.  A motorbike with a stove on a sidecar frame can serve up meals anywhere.   

Today's photo is the Meditation center recently completed at New Life Foundation.  It was built using bricks made from mud and straw.  The roof is made from leaves that are placed in such a way that it is water-proof and will last for several years.  It's a round building with an open interior and stays cooler than the outside air.  The whole thing was built by volunteers and residents of the center.

            Meditation Center @ New Life Foundation

Tomorrow Lisa will meet with our friend Martin to start the reworking of her catalog for her November art exhibit in Bangkok.  The gallery is getting a fresh coat of paint and things are being set in motion for the promotion of the event later in the year.  

Have a Wonderful WeekEnd.    Now it's time for the 'Funnies'.

                      Peace,
                                 Danny


Gettin' Funky, Thai Style 

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