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Hi,
We're back in Chiang Rai and couldn't be happier. Our bus driver must have had a hot date or something, because we got home in record time. He was flyin'. We watched an episode of Kyle XY on my laptop and then crashed. The fast turns in the last mountain pass woke us up.
It would seem that the song wasn't a total stumper. I got mail from several of you. No sweat, it's almost over:
"To thrill you with delight, I'd give you diamonds bright. Double takes I will excite, make you dream of me at night
__ __ __, __ __ __, __ __ __" Clue: I'm out of hints, except to say the last word is that pesky little four letter word.
This morning we went to the U.S. Consulate. Many of you are probably aware of what goes on at airport security. You put your keys and change in a basket, remove anything that would set off the metal detector and send your carry-on through the x-ray machine. Well, you ain't seen nothin'. We did all of the above, and then they went through all our bags, had us turn off our phones, made me take the batteries our of my little recorder, and then they put the entire contents into a plastic bag. They gave us a card with a number on it and told us we could get our things after we were done. Whew. The Medicare thing couldn't be settled today. Have to communicate with Manilla. Hmm. We did get a document to verify residence so we can register the truck, so it wasn't a complete bust.
Our visit to Pantip Plaza confirmed our suspicion that compressed air in a can does not exist in Thailand. With all the computers and electronics, we just knew someone would know what we were talking about. Who wants to partner up and start an import business? (Ha) I did manage to get a Bluetooth headset for a really low price. Can you hear me now?
I hope you're not tired of driving stories, 'cause I've got another observation from Lisa. If they can see you, and they have room to stop, keep going. Whether it's pulling out in traffic, or approaching an uncontrolled four-way intersection, that seems to be the rule.
Another thing we've noticed: The color pink does not have the same connotations as it does in the States. Lots of pink houses, cars, trucks, motorbikes and clothes. Guys on pink motorcycles? Yep. It's a very 'Thai' color.
That's all for now. Have a Great Thursday.

Peace,
Danny

"If someone listens, or stretches out a hand,
or whispers a kind word of encouragement,
or attempts to understand a lonely person,
extraordinary things begin to happen."
~Loretta Girzatlis

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