Hi,
Today was another beautiful day spent behind the walls of The Big Brown House.
Well, a few of you knew the ‘Zany Day’ song right away. This crucial line in the chorus may help you out.
“Whenever I try to think of what it feels like, to feel it for the first time, and was it really such a thrill. She said, ‘Look boy, but don’t you touch, and that ain’t much. It’s only a __ __ __’”. Hint: The singer is clearly trying to make first contact with the object of his desire.
While we were out with the dogs this morning, we surveyed the yard for a possible location for a solar device to heat the pool. It will need sun for whole day and that can get tricky, given the amount of foliage we have. We have to look at how the sun hits the yard at different times during the day before we commit to a location. It all starts with a dream.
The big event of the day was the installation of a new water system in the kitchen. We got a Kangen Water System from the distributor in Bangkok and the family drove all the way to Chiang Rai to set it up and train us in its use. The father and daughter team did most of the work, while the mother and aunt provided support. The daughter, Sine, went to school in San Jose and speaks English very well. Another member of the ’team’ that we didn’t expect was ‘Big’, who owns the local health food store with his wife. They have the same unit we bought and he came to watch the installation and help out. We are now able to have various levels of alkalinity in our drinking water and also acidic water for cleaning. There is another level that has antiseptic properties. The alkaline water is very beneficial for the body and we will all be drinking it.
Cat returned from a hot day at the camp, where she gave the same talk on voluntary service to eight different groups of kids. They also played games and painted faces. When we asked her what she was going to do this evening she said, “Take a shower and go to bed”. A day in the sun will do that to you.
Photos from the yard today are of two of the brilliant hibiscus that we have. There are also deep reds in addition to the colors shown.
Apparently the music from across the river is continuing for the rest of the week. Last night I heard one band that played a very unique tune both rhythmically and melodically. I grabbed my phone and ran to the window to try and record a bit, but it ended just as I got there. There have been many times when I have heard something special, and then it’s gone. There is a lesson in there, something to do with the impermanence of everything. Hmm.
Baby elephant is progressing nicely. One side is almost done and it’s magical. Now we’re researching the best way to coat the entire work when it’s done, to protect it from touching as well as the elements. He won’t be bathing in the river, but he may end up outside on display at some point.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
“We rise by lifting others.”
~Robert Ingersoll
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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