Friday, November 14, 2014

Friday Funnies

Hi,

Our trip to Chiang Mai was very productive.  The weather was its usual hot self, with the exception of a brief mountain shower on the way home.  

The ‘Zany Day’ song was “Politician” by Cream.  ‘Old School Friday’ is next, and I’ll try to make it an easy one (555).   “I found my thrill on __ __.  On __ __, when I found you.  The moon stood still, on __ __, and lingered until my dreams came true.  The wind in the willow tree played love’s sweet melody.  But all of those vows you made were never to be….”  Clue:  Song was written in 1940, had numerous recordings, but became a giant hit in 1956 by an R&B artist who was a little on the chubby side (that’s a hint).  Oh, not the Checker guy either.  The two word title is a location.

This morning, after breakfast, we walked to one of the larger streets where there are numerous boutiques selling locally made products.  The tourist season has begun so there were lots of new designs and styles.  We walked a lot farther than we realized, but it was worth it.  Back on our hotel street we found a couple of shops that had an assortment of very old things from Tibet and Thailand.  It was fun to just look.  One could spend hours sifting through all of the ‘stuff’ in these shops.  

On this trip it seemed like Blue and I kept noticing the many ways people transport things and the risks they take in doing so.  Everything from overstuffed trucks to strange loads that look like they will fall off at the next bump in the road.  The interesting thing is, the goods get delivered.  Today’s photo is a simple delivery of rice, on a very small bike.


We made it back to Chiang Rai in record time since there was no stop for pie.  I guess I was just anxious to get home.   This weekend we will deal with the drama of the water tank by getting a new one and having it installed.  That’s the simple version.  Saturday night we’re going to the opening of an art exhibit at NorThai.  Life continues to be amazing.

Have a Wonderful WeekEnd.        Don’t forget the ‘Funnies’.

                Peace,
                          Danny


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