Friday Funnies

Hi,
OK, you'll pardon me if I seem a little irritated, but I really expected a few more of you to write and tell me that the song was "How Long (Has This Been Goin' On)?" by Ace. Really. I practically put it in your lap. Shame on you. (5)
I have high hopes for the weekend though. "'Scuse me, while I kiss the sky..." (followed by dramatic guitar/bass line) Clue: Ha, you really think I'm going to drop any hints today? Ok, came from here, but you didn't meet him until he came back from there (across the pond).
Today we went to Big C. I guess I get a kick out of the place because it's like going to the mall. Lots of people, slices of life, kids and so much stuff I know I don't need, but.... Snap out of it. Part of our mission was to get a new SIM card for my phone. There are two major carriers in the north and the 'other' one has a 'data' package that could allow me to use my phone to make Skype type calls, and get faster speeds from my laptop. I could also, potentially get on the web from anywhere. Hmm. We may not have to pay the hotel for WiFi. So, we got that done, and dove into the store. We're learning where things are, so it's getting easier to wind our way around. As we headed for the checkout, I commented to Lisa that people were walking the way they drive. Crossing right in front of our cart, nearly missing me and not even blinking. We call it 'Nerves of Steel'. The term mostly applies to the bike riders and the way they just turn and swoop with the grand assumption that they will not be hit. Well, I don't want to be the one, but a little caution wouldn't hurt. Some people are quite surprised when I give them the right of way. How un-Thai.
Our landlord Boon Serm and his wife are back from visiting there kids. They've been at opposite ends of the country helping with a new grandchild in Bangkok and a daughter expecting triplets up north. They leave again on Sunday. It's nice to see them, and it will be nice when they're gone. Makes the place seem more like our house.
After dinner, Boot usually brings us some fruit or a Thai dessert. We've been having lots of watermelon, mango and sticky rice. Tonight she brought us something new. There were these slender cones made from banana leaves, stuffed with a pumpkin concoction that was a little like bean jelly in consistency. Also comes in watermelon and banana, yum.
Surprisingly, there have not been many fireworks. I really expected more noise for Chinese New Year. Oh well, it's not over. All the stores have special sections with gifts, decorations and accessories for celebration.
It's time for the 'Funnies'. Cousin Trudye sent this one. It's a blast from the past, but still funny. Have a Fabulous WeekEnd.

Peace,
Danny

The boss wondered why one of his most valued employees had not phoned in sick one day. Having an urgent problem with one of the main computers, he dialed the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper.

'Hello ?'

'Is your daddy home?' he asked.

'Yes,' whispered the small voice.

'May I talk with him?'

The child whispered, 'No.'

Surprised and wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, 'Is your Mommy there?'

'Yes.'

'May I talk with her?' Again the small voice whispered, 'No .'

Hoping there was somebody with whom he could leave a message, the boss asked, 'Is anybody else there?'

'Yes', whispered the child, 'a policeman'.

Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss asked, 'May I speak with the policeman?'

'No, he's busy', whispered the child.

'Busy doing what?'

'Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman ,' came the whispered answer.

Growing more worried as he heard a loud noise in the background through the earpiece on the phone, the boss asked,

'What is that noise?'

'A helicopter ' answered the whispering voice.

'What is going on there?' demanded the boss, now truly apprehensive.

Again, whispering, the child answered, ' The search team just landed a helicopter .'

Alarmed, concerned and a little frustrated the boss asked, 'What are they searching for?'


Still whispering, the young voice replied with a muffled giggle...



' ME .'


Gettin' Funky, Thai Style

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