Friday, November 22, 2013

Friday Funnies

Hi,

It looks as though the rain is gone.  We're into winter, even though we're wearing what most people would call summer clothes.  Mornings and evenings are cool and it could stay like this as far as I'm concerned.  We visited Suzuki again and toured a big new store.

In case you hadn't guessed it, the 'Zany Day' song was "Boogie, Oogie, Oogie" by A Taste of Honey.  Now you know.
"Old School Friday" is next, and I'm sure some of you remember this:  "There's a spark of magic in your eyes.  Candy land appears each time you smile.  Never thought that fairy tales come true, but they come true when I'm near you... And __ __ __, __ you're the one that I've been waiting for forever.  And ever will my love for you keep growin' strong, keep growin' strong."  This group had a style all their own, the title is a series of exclamations.  I'll betcha there's one you still use.

This morning the yard crew came and spent the day doing their thing.  We are slowly changing some of the major plants around the yard.  There are trees that drop 'apples' that Daku likes to eat.  The problem is, they come back up at 4 in the morning.  Another banana baby got planted and an entire flower bed that wasn't working has been cleared so that Lisa can work her magic.  

One of the things I love about Chiang Rai is the ability to go to the gas station, get gas and then walk into 7-11 and pay a utility bill.  If necessary I can even add money to my phone.  We did some of that today on our way to the Suzuki dealership.  They are going to have the windows tinted and we wanted to see what the percentage of tint looked like. We learned that 60% means the percentage of light being allowed.  They had us sit in a little Swift to see what it was like.  So, it's 60% on the windshield and 40% on the rest of the windows.  What a relief to know it's going to be right.

Today was the grand opening of HomePro in Chiang Rai.  This is a major chain throughout Thailand and we've shopped at the one in Chiang Mai many times.  Picture Home Depot without the lumber and garden departments, plus some Bed, Bath and Beyond and you know where we were.  There was a garden section but it was mostly tools and supplies.  Next to it there was a little section with artificial plants.  What?  The place was a madhouse, with crowded aisles, 'presenters' on PAs that were way too loud, but with a very friendly staff.  What's really ironic is that the staff wears orange aprons.  Hmm.  It looks like our little town is attracting the big city merchants.  Maybe now Bangkok will start referring to Chiang Rai as 'Northern Thailand' instead of Chiang Mai.  Can you tell that it bothers me?  (555)

This evening, during dinner, we asked Cat what time her school ended each day.  It depends on the day of the week.  The Song Thaew that brings her home leaves at 5pm, so on days when she finishes early she studies and visits with her friends.  Tomorrow she will go to school for half of the day.  We've also learned that some things at school are paid for by the students, like the science lab sessions.  Education here is not free by any means.  Cat definitely understands this and works very hard.  

For the weekend I will leave you with two photos from our adventure in Thoeng.  The first is the portion of highway that wound through jungle hillsides, and the second is the organic gardens.



Have a Wonderful WeekEnd.     Enjoy the 'Funnies'.    Formula One GP in Brazil, the last of the season.

                  Peace,
                            Danny


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