Hi,
Today (Thursday) was a 'get things done' day, and we did. We also managed to have a lunch, a coffee date, and a dinner.
Only a few of you remembered the 'Zany Day' song. It was "What I Am" by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians. Now let's go back farther for 'Old School Friday'. "You're mine, and __ __ __, yes __ __ __ for all eternity. You're mine, your lips belong to me. Yes, they belong to only me for all eternity." Clue: It's sung by a male duet and it's rather possessive. This is the bulk of the lyric so you get the idea. Oh yeah, it's a 'slow song'.
There are certain items that we just can't find in Thailand, so when we make these trips we end up with many things to take home. Trying to fit everything in our suitcases is a problem so now we mail some things home. The main thing we send back is vitamins. We figure out how many of each one per day, do the math and order them online. When we get here we box them up and send them. Today was the day for packing the boxes and visiting the post office. In a couple of weeks we'll have our six month supply.
I could be said that this was Thai food day for us. We had lunch at Emerald Thai with our friend Kerrina, and dinner at East Wind with cousin Martha and her daughters. The only thing that wasn't Thai was the coffee in the Marina.
Oh well, you can't win them all. Some Doi Chaang would have been nice.
Today's photo is our road. Our house is around the bend, but this tree-lined section has a calming effect after being in the city.
I've been noticing more 'motorbikes' on the streets of L.A. this trip. Just think, in a few years those of you living here may understand what it's like to share the road with these little things. There will always be a cultural difference when it comes to motorbikes. In Thailand kids learn to ride them way before they can legally operate them. Cat learned to ride one in her village when she was 12 years old. We see kids on the street with baby faces looking like they're 13 or 14, usually being careful not to ride on the streets where there are 'check points'. When the police set up one of their 'zones', they stop all the bikes and inspect license, insurance, and registration. Sometimes they keep the bike until everything is in order and the fines are paid. That last part seems to be the most important part. Hmm.
This weekend will be another busy one for us. More lunches, dinners, and a party on Saturday for Nowell, of the Valley Cousins. Sunday we will attend Mr. August's piano recital and then spend time with my mother.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Now, on to the 'Funnies'.
Peace,
Danny
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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