Mistakes

Hi,

This weekend Chiang Rai got it’s first real ‘Storm of the Season’.  We also had pleasant weather in-between rain.  

The ‘Old School Friday’ song was “Don’t Let Go” by Roy Hamilton.  Hear it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnRV7G7-xd0&list=RDnnRV7G7-xd0  This week’s ‘Easy Monday’ song should be a snap ‘cause it’s not so old (5).

“__ __ __, I want to be your partner.  Can’t you see, the music is just starting?  Night is falling, and I am calling, __ __ __.”  Clue:  This one is from 1975 by a group using the name of a famous city in the south.  Easy.

Big, dark clouds loomed overhead on Saturday.  There were times when it looked like they might blow away.  I’m sure the Walking Street vendors couldn’t decide whether to stick it out or pack it in.  The late afternoon rain was followed by scattered clouds, but it wasn’t long before the major storm hit.  This one went on most of the night, leaving the back yard with pools of water.  We survived with no real problems, but the wind did manage to blow some rain under the roof tiles.  Cat spent the day in her village, but with all the rain, she stayed overnight at her sister’s house.

Sunday was the big day, all over Thailand.  I didn’t realize that the ‘Ride for Mom’ didn’t start until 3pm.  We were out in the morning and we’d see a rider here and there, and thought we’d missed the big deal.  Our friend Eric went on the ride.  The group he rode in had about 2 thousand riders.  There were three groups, plus a lot of unregistered riders.  One of the goals of the event was to break a record held by Taiwan for the most riders on a national bike ride.  Thailand now holds that record with 294,863 riders nationwide.  In Bangkok alone, there were 40,000 riders.  In every province there was a similar ride, with people going to the provincial capitals for a chance to participate.  You can see the complete article in the Bangkok Post, including a photo of part of the big crowd.  http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/657408/bike-for-mom-sets-world-record

Sunday evening we did our usual dinner at The Bistro, but first we spent time on the 12th floor with Eric and Brenda in their condo.  Today’s photo was taken from their north facing window, showing jungle below, as it looks during the rainy season.  An amazing view considering we were still in the city.  

Have a Great Week.

             Peace,

                       Danny

“Mistakes are the usual bridge between

inexperience and wisdom.”

~Phyllis Theroux