Hi,
Today was one of those odd days with unexpected twists and turns that all led to more than satisfactory conclusions. Oh yeah, and it was another hot day.
Well now, it seems that a lot of you know this 'Easy Monday' song. Don't remember? Read on:
"__ __ __ __, (and they say it is a capital offense). Sheriff John Brown alway hated me, for what, I don't know. Every time I plant a seed, he said kill it before it grow, he said kill them before they grow. And so: __ __ __ __ But I swear it was in self-defense..." Hint: It's easy.
The day began with a plan to go food shopping. Before we left we called Khun Nung, who helps us with lighting problems. Whenever we call him, he makes an effort to come as soon as he can. That meant staying at the house and then devising a lunch plan outside (a Thai way of saying eating out). After climbing up and down the tall ladder, he had replaced 12 bulbs. Now everything is shining brightly and we are grateful for Khun Nung.
We've had our eye on a new eating place called 'Chicken Chef' and decided to give it a try. It turned out to be a walk-in fast food joint with nothing but fried everything. We had lunch at Connect Cafe where we knew we could get a healthy meal. It's right across from the bus station and was a trip to watch the busy street while we ate. All of the clientele were from somewhere else. We've known the owners since we arrived in Chiang Rai because they used to be located very close to the Wancome Hotel where we lived for the first month. They have twins who are now 4 years old, but they weren't there today.
When Cat left for school this morning the plan was for her to go to her village after school to have a meeting about her tree planting project. She is part of a group of teens from various areas in Thailand who are trying to educate each other and the public about the importance of trees.
After dinner we went to the Night Bazaar. Before we left Lisa took Daku to Boot's house but he didn't want to go. He was very determined to stay at our house. When she finally got him to her door, BamBam stood behind the screen and growled at him. That's why he didn't want to go. Miss BamBam got a scolding, settled down and Daku went inside. Talk about Doggie Drama. Next time we'll just let him stay where he's comfortable.
Today's photo is an installation at the Pokhun Festival on Sunday. The sign shows the 10 countries that are members of the upcoming ASEAN Economic Community. ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which Thailand is a member. It goes into full effect in 2015 and is a big part of the growth spurt here in Chiang Rai. In the background you can see the sheep I mentioned yesterday. Hmm.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
whatever your circumstances may be,
whatever misfortune you may have suffered,
the music of your life has not gone.
It's inside you.
If you listen to it, you can play it."
~Nido Qubein
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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