Hi,
Chiang Rai can say it's consistent with its weather patterns. It's still hot, although we haven't had rain in two days. Our current motto seems to be 'Paint while it's cool, sleep through the heat'. Hmm, so far so good. (555)
The 'Easy Monday' song was "Light My Fire" by The Doors. That means it's time for the 'Zany Day' tune from '69.
"I remember when I used to play shoot 'em up. (Shoot 'em up, bang, bang baby). I remember when I chased the girls and beat 'em up. But I was young and didn't understand, now I'm a grown up man.... I went from __ __ __, oh yes I did, __ __ __." Clue: Growing up intruded on his childish games.
Today we painted again, and I think we have one more day before it's finished. I like how it's looking, but it does take a toll. After the touch-ups, I don't want to see another roller or brush for at least 6 months. (555)
The speed bump tree is gone. Some time this afternoon a crew came and cut it up and left it by the side of the road. That crew may have been from the city, or it could have been someone with a small chain saw doing a good deed. We have noticed that people take it upon themselves to fix or repair some things just for the good of the community. That is a beautiful thing.
In some parts of the world you will get to see the eclipse of the moon. This one will appear red and has been called a 'Blood Moon'. Hmm, we see that all the time during burning season (555). We will not get to see this current eclipse because of the orbit, blah blah. It's OK though, probably wouldn't want to go outside that late anyway. If you do see it, say 'Hi' from me.
Tomorrow we go to the new Chiang Rai immigration office for our 90 day check-in. This will be our first visit to the local offices. It means we don't have to drive to Mae Sai, near the border with Burma. For many expats from various countries this is a big deal. Thinking back to how busy the 'office' would be on the first of each month when they did business at Central Plaza, this new location will benefit many.
Most of the buildings in Thailand are made of brick, concrete and steel. A lot of sand and gravel is needed to make all the structures that are going up in Chiang Rai. At several points on the river, there are barges that dredge sand and rock from the bed and send it on a conveyor belt to a machine that washes and separates it and dumps it in big piles. It's not a pretty sight, but it's the price of progress I suppose. We noticed one of these processing plants when we went to Chiang Rai beach last week. They can only do this if there is open land on the bank of the river, for the various piles they produce. Hmm, I guess they won't be moving down our way. Whew. Today's photo shows part of the process.
Tomorrow is supposed to be the last day of Songkran, but there are always hold-outs who can't resist a few more days of water play.
Feels like a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"To resist the influence of others, knowledge of oneself is most important."
~Teal'c
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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