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Hi,
As August would say, only 'three more sleepings' until we arrive in America. Interestingly enough, here in LOS, bedrooms are referred to as 'sleeping rooms'. Makes sense. Of course, for us it's far more than a sleeping room. It's the living room, den and sometimes office. Oh well.
Only three of you got the song. It was "Through The Years" by Kenny Rogers. Great song. You should know it.
"You can dance, ev'ry dance with the guy, who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight..." Clues: It's about saving something, by a group with numerous hits, who sang about a rose and a boardwalk. You gotta know.
We had a pleasant weekend with nice warm weather. (don't mean to rub it in) (5). Sunday we heard a very strange sound that we couldn't identify. It almost sounded mechanical, but had an odd animal sound as well. Today we heard it again and asked Boot if she knew what it was. She told us it was some kind of large lizard that scares her. When I get the name I'll tell you. Anyway, it was bizarre. They like to eat flys. That's comforting. At least we're not in danger.
Today Supat took us to the bank and then he took us to a tailor he knows, to get some sleeves shortened on a jacket I got. The tailor quickly measured the length and said it would be done in the afternoon. The cost? Sixty baht, or about $.65. Oh my.
In the afternoon, we had a meeting with our 'production team' for The Place. Dee, Supat and the engineer, Yutina. Khun Yutina is one of the top engineer in Northern Thailand. He presented a time-line for the project, a cost sheet and a projected end date. We were impressed, to say the least. Each member of the team brings an expertise in a different area and they all communicate well. Our new house is supposed to be done by the end of July. All of the questions we had were answered and we're feeling very comfortable with the whole arrangement.
Another observation. We are in a part of the world where the lines of progress are blurred. By that I mean that one can see modern convenience side by side with very old school. A fully customized chopper on the same street as a three-wheeled peddle driven Samlor. A kitchen with a microwave oven, and mortar and pestle. Coffee might be prepared in the latest espresso machine or in a cloth cone, Thai style. New houses are framed with steel instead of wood. It goes on and on, always fascinating.
Tonight we're preparing our applications for our international driver's licenses. When we return, in January, we'll start the search for a vehicle and take the plunge. I've gotten pretty used to the idea of driving on the left side of the road. There are a few intersections that I'll avoid in the beginning, because there's just too much to keep track of. Cars and motorcycles appearing from everywhere, at the same time. Not ready. (Ha) In time, I'll learn to go with the flow.
Have a Warm Week.

Peace,
Danny


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