Thursday, November 15, 2018

Facts

Hi,

The first part of today was sunny with partly cloudy skies.  This afternoon a storm showed up and really gave us a drenching.  It was that hard rain that bounces off the pool, makes big puddles and washes everything.  

A few of you knew the ‘Zany Day’ song.  It’s by a group that was part of the British Invasion of the 60s.
“__ __ meter maid, may I inquire discreetly, when are you free to take some tea with me?  Took her out and tried to win her, had a laugh and over dinner, told her I would really like to see her again.  Got the bill and __ paid it, took her home, I nearly made it.  Sitting on the sofa with a sister or two.  Oh, __ __ meter maid, where would I be without you? Give us a wink….”  Clue:  So basically, he’s fallen for this attractive meter maid whose name is in the title.  Hmm.

This morning Natcha and I went to Big C.  We arrived early enough that we had no problem finding the things we needed.  She did all the reaching and bending and pushing the cart.  That made it much easier for me to be involved.  While she shopped in the basic areas, I picked up those little things that wouldn’t stress my back.  Tomorrow we’ll tackle Makro.  

The music has started across the river.  True to form, the same rhythm pattern and bass line also started the show.  It’s OK, as Natcha pointed out, a good singer is coming, based on a poster.  When I mentioned Krathongs in the pool she laughed.  I wasn't sure why, and didn’t ask.  It does seem rather lame since the whole idea is to show thanks and ask forgiveness regarding the Goddess of the River.  This is one of those holidays that has lots of interpretations.  My earliest understanding was that all year people do things that harm the river and so they come with offerings and ask for forgiveness.  

Today’s photo was taken in front of the new version of the old bus station.  This character is a play on a mythological figure and was designed by an ArtBridge friend named Poy.  Her submission became the mascot for The Chiang Rai Games.  This creature is said to bring good luck, happiness, wealth and good health.  


Nitchanan likes to sit at the table with us during dinner.  Sometimes she wants to eat, which adds another dimension to the visit.  This evening she was eating and she dropped a piece of chicken on the floor.  She decided to take her plate and sit on the floor, eliminating the possibility of dropping any food.  The only problem with that is Daku.  Natcha took Daku to the kitchen and Nitchanan was safe on the floor.  The attention span didn’t last long after that (555); she got up and was done.  

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

                     Peace,
                               Danny

“Facts are facts and will not
disappear on account of your likes.”
~Jawaharlal Nehru

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