Friday Funnies

Hi,
It feels odd, writing the Friday message late Friday evening. You're just starting Friday. So strange. Just imagine what it must be like for those who are constantly changing continents and time zones. It boggles the mind.
Well, the song was "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" by B. J. Thomas. I know you knew, really. Try this:
"You say although we broke up You still wanna be just friends But how can we still be friends When seein' you only breaks my heart again (and there ain't nothin' I can do about it)...." Clues: It's from one of my favorite '60s years, motor-city mavens made mad money. Need I say more?
So much happens that I forget to tell you things. Like, the boys started school this week. August said his first day was 'perfect'. He likes his teacher and he knows all the kids in his class, from the first grade. C-Bass, on the other hand, is still on strike, so we didn't get to hear from him directly. He seems to like his new school, and he's playing soccer again, on a team. I'm gonna miss that.
We keep spotting signs around town that let us know we're in a foreign country. 'Fride Shrimp', and 'Freshy Wangcome' (a cocktail?) are two favorites right now. One of the elevators on our floor has a sign over the buttons stating that it's out of order. It works just fine. Oh, and the stuffed peacock that I mentioned in January, is still standing in the lobby. It will be there forever. Scary.
Many questions about the Thai kitchen and toilet. The kitchen is usually a long counter, with a sink. When we saw pics of empty houses, it made no sense. I know now that there's usually a rice cooker, a small fridge and a table-top gas burner for cooking with a wok. The toilet is another story. I have a picture I can send you that may explain it all.
Speaking of kitchens. One of the great fascinations for me is the fact that, as Blue put it, all you have to do is set up a table and you're in business. There are eating places all over town. By the side of the road, in the middle of a neighborhood, in a vacant lot, or right down the street from a fancy eatery, you can find someone preparing food, and people sitting and eating. We haven't ventured into one of these yet, but there's one right across the street from the house we're trying to rent.
Joyce (of Bangkok Blue fame) is in Bangkok taking care of some business and will come to Chiang Rai next week. This will be the first time we've been in the country when she's here too. We've talked on the phone and can't wait to hang out and shop together. We'll probably travel down to Chiang Mai with her when she shops for their holiday sale. Oh boy.
Oh, today we went to a DVD rental shop and found that they had movies in English. We now have our very own membership card and everything. Got three movies the first time out, for 80 Baht (about $2.80)
Now it's time for the 'Funnies'. Have a Great WeekEnd.

Peace,
Danny

PS Picture sight coming soon!


A Tiger was giving a wedding party for his friends. A Cat also came and danced with the others. Tiger asked "Who are you?

The Cat said "I was also a tiger before my marriage!"



Gettin' Funky, Thai Style