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Hi,

As the song says: "There’s been a change in the weather…”  This morning it rained.  It also got very cold and remained that way all day.  When we drove into town it was dry, but later the rain showed up.  Feels like winter just might have arrived.  Brrr.

This week’s ‘Zany Day’ tune is not heavy at all, just a simple love story.  There is nothing to be learned from the title (555).  “Desmond takes the trolley to the jewelers store, buys a twenty carat golden ring (Golden ring?).  Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door and as he gives it to her she begins to sing:  ‘__-__-__, __-__-__ life goes on brah, la-la how the life goes on….”  Hint: There are no words.

All around town, people were in jackets and the conversation of the day was the weather.  We were out on the town with our list, getting things done.  Sometimes that might seem boring, but it can be the excitement for the day.  We never know what we’ll see when we go into town.  Today we were on Bus Station street and while I sat, double parked, I watched the progress on the rebuilding of the bus station.  A few days ago we realized they had completely demolished it.  What?  Yes, it’s totally gone, yet the buses keep running, coming and going from the tiny parking lot that was barely adequate to begin with.  It’s amazing to watch giant buses pull into the driveway and somehow unload their passengers and baggage, reload and leave amidst what could be called organized chaos.  

With the streets of Southern California about a week away, I am constantly reminding myself that I cannot drive there like I drive here.  It’s just not done (555).  I will have to park the car and probably put money or a credit card in a machine rather than hand a nice lady 4 Baht after she helps me park.  No double-parking or turning in front of slower traffic for 3 weeks.  On the bright side, I tell myself that cars will mostly stay in their lanes, people will wait for the green light before driving into the intersection, and I will not have cars turning in front of me (hopefully) as soon as the light turns green.  I am also getting ready to be patient in traffic, real traffic.

Today’s photo was taken by Lisa in our front yard.  The little elephant and the orchids welcome us home.

After dinner we went to the dentist and got our teeth cleaned.  Then it was off to the Night Bazaar for what may be the last time before we leave.  All of our friends were bundled up (it’s all outside) and talking about how cold it is, with big smiles on their faces.  Bus loads of visitors were cramming the aisles on a Thursday night, which may be good news for many vendors.  

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

               Peace,

                         Danny

“Nothing can dim the light

that comes from within.”

~Maya Angelou