Thursday, August 8, 2013

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Hi,

We have known since yesterday that sometime today a major storm was coming to town.  The day was cloudy with patches of sunshine until late afternoon.  The timing was perfect for our lunch with the twins.

Only one person has named the 'Zany Day' song.  It's an uptempo number by those four lads from Liverpool.  That should get you started.  "Been away so long I hardly knew the place, gee it's good to be back home.  Leave it 'til tomorrow to unpack my case, honey disconnect the phone, I'm __ __ __ __ __ __ __.  You don't know how lucky you are boy, __ __ __ __ __ __ __."  Hint:  The place of his return no longer exists.  Think White Album.  

The main focus today was our lunch date with Caty and the twins, Jaiyah and Taeyo.  Our friend Kelly, who is on a return visit to Chiang Rai was also part of the party.  The girls were both awake when they arrived and got our full attention.  
When we first met them they were still in the hospital.  Four months later they are so much bigger and very aware.  Taeyo and I had a little smile exchange early in the visit.  Later I had fun with Jaiyah.  Before lunch we got to talk to Kelly about her travels and studies.  She's near the end of a masters program and will go into foreign service when she's done.  During lunch the twins entertained themselves on a mat with overhead soft toys.  They make little sounds as if communicating with each other.  It was pretty clear that Caty is terrific at nurturing two little ones at once, which is no easy chore.  One point of interest was that they almost never sleep at the same time.  That means it's hard for mom and dad to get sleep sometimes.  Seeing the twin's bright faces and realizing their distinct personalities is a joy.  Of course, they are the featured photos today.  

                                    Jaiyah 

                                       Taeyo

Around 4pm the rain began.  At first it looked like it would be a light shower, but it soon turned into a raging downpour.  The yards became ponds in places, and it lasted for almost an hour.  It slowed to a sprinkle for an hour.  There is lots of thunder in the distance, so we know more is coming.  The weather alerts even had a notice in red, which we've never seen.  According to Thai radio it will last for two days.  We have what we need in the house so we'll be fine.  The dogs won't like it, and neither will I when I have to take them out, but they both have sense about it, in their own ways.  

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 another
without helping himself."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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