Hi,
Today started off looking like it would rain, but it never happened. Two trips into town meant no nap. Oh my goodness.
The 'Easy Monday' song was "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones. For our 'Zany Day' song we're going back to the days of disco. Put on your dancin' shoes and get down to this one: "If you're thinkin' you're too cool to boogie, boy oh boy have I got news for you. Everybody here tonight was boogin'. Let me tell you, you are no exception to the rule. Git on up on the floor cuz we're gonna __ __ __ till you just can't boogie no more..." Clue: Two of the three words are actually variations of another word. Hmm, let your mind go and you'll get it.
In the course of our morning travels we went to Central Plaza. Our first stop was Top's Market where we got two frozen turkey breasts that will fit in our little oven. This is the first time we have purchased turkey here, mainly because in the past they only offered whole birds and our little oven is too small. We then went by Boomerang Music in hopes of finding some music by an artist we heard at FarmFest. Unfortunately the staff has changed and they seem to be more tuned into movies and games than music. They didn't know who we were talking about. It's sad, because this shop used to be my source for popular Thai music. Time to shop for a new, hip music store that knows the current stuff.
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai were the cities in Thailand most visited over Loy Krathong. That explains a lot of the traffic over the weekend. It's good for local businesses and may be motivation to go on a mini vacation in the future. (555) It also appears that in some areas of the Kingdom, fireworks are becoming a problem. Due to the density of structures (particularly in Bangkok) and the lack of supervision, there have been fires caused by various flying, burning things.
Tomorrow we're going on an out-of-town adventure to somewhere we've never been. We've been invited to a house warming party in Thoeng, which is about an hour's drive from Chiang Rai. Our friend Gary is taking a turkey and we're following him (follow the turkey any day). The couple who own the house also have a guest house with several units. We've met them at Gary's and it should be an interesting afternoon in the country.
Cat's sister made Krathongs for us to place in the river. As you can see, each one is a separate work of art and it was a beautiful expression of gratitude.
It's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
but a word that escapes your lips will not return."
~Jewish Proverb
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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