Friday Funnies

Hi,

Chiang Rai got two storms today.  We started the day with that look of impending doom.  Mid-afternoon we had a quick rain that was heavy in some areas.  This evening we have thunder, lighting and heavy rain.  It feels like the rainy season.  Hmm.

So, the ‘Zany Day’ song was “Get Off of My Cloud” by The Rolling Stones.  Here’s an ‘Old School Friday’ test for ya:

“Hear that whistle, it’s ten o’clock (__ __ __, __ __ __).  Come on baby, it’s time to rock (__ __ __, __ __ __).  I’m so happy I got you here (__ __ __, __ __ __).  Keeps me grinnin’ from ear to ear (__ __ __, __ __ __).

(Oooo-weeee), this feelin’s killin’ me, (Aaaaah-shucks), well, I wouldn’t stop it for a million bucks.  (I love you so) Just hold me tight and __ __ __…”  Clues:  This 1958 hit has the singer not wishing to end the close contact with his partner.

The yard crew arrived this morning and began the cutting of the lawn.  Khun Pim used the weed-wacker device and it took her longer than usual due to the length of the grass.  It looks great now, but it was a lot of work and her workers had more clippings tha nusual to deal with.  When I took Daku out in the afternoon, he looked baffled.  ‘Where’s all my munching grass?’

There are some vegetables that are staples in the Thai diet, and are, therefore, easy to find all over town.  Then there is zucchini.  Today we went to Big C, Tops, the King Project, and the Farmer’s Market and no one had zucchini.  We were told that there would be some on Monday.  As we were leaving the King’s Project produce store, I spotted something at the stall across the aisle and took a photo.  It’s boiled eggs on a stick.  Of course, I’m assuming they’re boiled.  Anyway, it’s a curiosity we’d never seen before.

This afternoon Blue and I went to the immigration office for a second time.  The first time we went in the morning, it was very crowded, and the regular staff was not working the counter.  The second time proved to be the right choice.  We saw familiar faces, and when a gentleman approached the window with a large pile of documents, the immigration officer waved to Blue and asked what he needed.  It was a simple ‘check-in’ so he called him to the counter and it was done in a few minutes.  It’s nice to have friends in situations like this.

As we were heading home it began to rain.  It was heavy for a few minutes and motorbike riders were either soaking wet or pulled over seeking cover.  At the house, the rain had already stopped.  The storm during dinner temporarily stopped the festivities across the river.  They started up again but I think they’ve been rained out by now.  

Here’s hoping that Sunday’s ‘Ride for Mom’ is just a cloudy day with no rain.  

Have a Wonderful WeekEnd.         Time for the ‘Funnies’.

                Peace,

                          Danny