Hi,
It was another broken record day for our weather. That T-storm from yesterday finally showed up around 2am and watered the lawn. More weather news later.
The ‘Zany Day’ song was “Searchin’” by The Coasters. Congrats to all who knew it. If you know a song, let me know. It’s a nice way to stay in touch. ‘Old School Friday’ is next and this should be easy as well.
“Well, it’s one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready now go cat go, but don’t you step on my
__ __ __. You can do anything but stay off of my __ __ __.” Hint: Cool footwear. A Rockabilly hit in the 50s by two different artists. One was the writer, the other a legend. Extra Cool Points if you know which one wrote it.
An interesting thing happened today at Makro. As we approached the checkout, an expat gentleman in another lane looked over, smiled and waved to me. I couldn’t remember whether I knew him or not and it was the catalyst for revelation. Blue mentioned a point that another expat friend made recently; that anyone who is not Thai is considered ‘different’. That smile and wave of recognition is the same thing that African-Americans have known since the early days of so-called freedom. When you see your brother on the street, you acknowledge him. It goes deep to the understanding that you are not alone. So it seems, there is a new level of ‘not alone’ as we acknowledge fellow expats, regardless of origin, with the understanding that we are all ‘different’. The adventure continues.
This afternoon the water in the pool was almost too warm. I had to laugh, thinking back a few weeks ago when it was not quite warm enough for swimming. Today’s temp was perfect for hanging out and looking at the yard. We turned on the waterfall, which adds some cool water from the underground tank and it helped a bit. Tomorrow, I may start the cooling process earlier so we can get in some laps of real swimming. We got out when the thunder started rolling up from the south of town. It began to sprinkle and kept up a steady drip for over an hour. This evening Natcha and Gong are in the pool cooling off from the day.
Today’s photo was taken next to the big market (Talat). This merchant doesn’t use a calculator, he’s totally old school and you just have to trust that the number he writes down is correct and fair. There is a woman downtown who also uses an abacus, but she puts the final number into a calculator. What?
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Stay tuned for the ‘Funnies’.
Peace,
Danny
A little 10-year-old girl was walking home, alone, from school one day, when a
big man on a black motorcycle pulls up beside her. After following along for a
while, he turns to her and asks,
"Hey there little girl, do you want to go for a ride?"
"NO!" says the little girl as she keeps on walking.
The motorcyclist again pulls up beside her and asks, "Hey little girl, I will give you $10 if you hop on the back.”
"NO!" says the little girl again as she hurries down the street.
The motorcyclist pulls up beside the little girl again and says,
"Okay kid, my last offer! I'll give you 20 Bucks "and" a Big Bag of Candy if you will just hop on the back of my bike and we will go for a ride.”
Finally, the little girl stops and turns towards him and Screams Out...
"Look Dad" "You're the one who bought the Honda instead of the Harley ...YOU RIDE IT!!
"Look Dad" "You're the one who bought the Honda instead of the Harley ...YOU RIDE IT!!
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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