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Hi,

We had a weekend of ‘fake out’ weather.  It would look like rain and then not follow through.  It’s been pleasant, with slightly cooler temps in the mornings, and moderate evenings.  

The ‘Old School Friday’ song was “I Only Have Eyes For You” as sung by The Flamingos.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvzNeh4Mq1o&frags=pl,wn   Now it’s time for an ‘Easy Monday’ song:

“I’ve never seen this side of you before (til now).  I never knew that you could feel this way (til now).  After all the time we spent together, just doesn’t seem fair, at all,  __ __ __ __.”  Hint:  This one is easy, a six-man vocal band.  They cherished Windy.

Saturday morning we met our friend Atom for coffee at The Wanderer.  We hadn’t seen her in a long time and it was good to get together and do the ‘update thing’.  Atom told us she’s going to be facilitating a series of business meetings for a delegation from So. Korea.  It sounds like Chiang Rai is becoming a northern ‘hub’ city.  While we were hanging out, Khun Noot came to our table.  After a short conversation, she went to the kitchen and came back with what looked like a pear on a plate.  She is always bringing us something good to try.  The thing on the plate was called ‘Egg Fruit’ and had an almost creamy consistency, and a sweet potato flavor.  I’d definitely like to try that again.  

Sunday morning there was another bike ride.  I think this one must have been in honor of the late King, Rama 9.  This weekend was the 2-year anniversary of his passing.  I left the house and had to creep along behind a tiny little boy and his dad, along with their motorcycle escort as they did the last leg of the journey.  The little guy was pedaling his heart out.  

We lunched at The Wanderer with our friend Lisa and her mom and dad.  The place was swamped with customers. It was a beautiful Sunday morning on a long weekend holiday.  We ended up talking a lot about food.  What we can eat, how things are made, family recipes, etc.  As a result, we’re having lunch together next Sunday at their house.  I think it will be epic.

The dog trainer came over in the afternoon and gave Lisa and Natcha some pointers on how to deal with Chopper.  They worked with the leash on the driveway and he did pretty good.  As soon as Lisa took him onto the lawn, he went into his crazy puppy mode and was difficult to handle.  For now, they will work with him on the pavement.  The lawn is his playground and he thinks that’s what is suppose to happen there.  Hmm.

In the evening we went back to an old haunt, the Night Bazaar.  It’s been weeks since we ate at Sawadee.  We had a great dinner and a nice talk with the owners.  Things are picking up for the vendors.  They have tour groups booked next week and the scarf lady told us her business is good.  She was very happy.  We did a little pre-holiday shopping and got to see some of the newer items for this season.  

Have a Great Week.

                   Peace,

                             Danny

“We have art so that we shall not

die of reality.”

~Nietzsche