Hi,
Today was a beautiful day in Chiang Rai, even with the clouds. A morning swim and evening laughter made it a great day.
This week's 'Zany Day' song was "I Want A New Drug" by Huey Lewis & The News. That means it's time for another dose of 'Old School Friday'. This one is from 1962 by a motor city artist. "Some other girls are filling your head with jive. So now you're acting like you don't know that I'm alive. Love, you better wake up, yeah, before we break up and you lose me, look to me, __ __ __ __ __ __." Clue: She's trying to beat them to the punch as she proclaims that he is her guy.
This morning we tried something a little different. We went for a swim while the sun was shining. The water is cooler than the last time we swam due to all the rain, but it was very invigorating. Swimming in the morning also makes for better sunbathing. The only downside is that it left me feeling very laid back. Oh well, we had nowhere to go today. (555)
This evening, Cat's friend Fern joined us for dinner. While talking about their English teacher they mentioned that his favorite football team was 'Asanon'. We were sure that wasn't a team and kept asking them what they were saying. Finally, after clues about big guns, I figured out that it was 'Arsenal'. The four of us broke out in laughter because we all knew why there was a misunderstanding. It was that 'L' sound at the end of the word that always turns into 'Un'. That led to a discussion about language and listening. Later we all went to the dentist for Cat's teeth cleaning before Monday's braces. Fern will spend the night and tomorrow morning they go to school early to prepare for a parade from their school to a high school across town. Big stuff in a small town.
One way we gauge the growth of Chiang Rai is by the products that become available. Some time ago, we thought it might be a good idea to put some solar patio lights around the yard. They were not to be found. Recently, they have popped up at all of the home improvement stores. The amazing light-bulb changing pole is another example. Which reminds me, I have two lights to change in the dining area. Hmm. When it comes to tech stuff though, there seems to be no 'lag' time as far as arrival to Chiang Rai.
There are some things that may always be the same. The small farms will always harvest by hand. No fancy machines to pick the corn. Today's photo is the corn field next to us during the partial harvest the other day. In the center of the photo you can see a bag that is being carried by one of the pickers.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. It's an Formula One weekend so don't forget to set your devices. Time for the 'Funnies'.
Peace,
Danny
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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