Patience

Hi,
Another day without Boot, and we managed to fend for ourselves. We mostly hung around the house and worked on little projects. Lisa worked on several art projects and I began learning how to use the 'Organizr' in Flickr. You can check out my handywork at the site. Lots more to do, but it's a start.
Some songs can stand the test of time. The one we're working with has done just that. Some of you knew it, and the original artist and some of you knew a popular cover version. Still, the song stands. This should clench it just in case you're feeling unsure.
"My mama told me, you better __ __" Now you really don't expect me to give you any more clues, do you?
Even though our main work crew is still on vacation, a painting crew started today. They're putting the primer coat on the house. We're going over tomorrow to check it out. I woke up early this morning and couldn't go back to sleep so I pondered the front gate. It's a sliding gate made of steel, with wood panels. It's very heavy, but easy to open and close. The plan was to have it motorized so we could push a button in the house or the truck and activate the gate. Well, so far the cost is being prohibitive for the motor affair so we decided we'd just have to walk out and open and close the thing. This morning it dawned on me that this could pose some problems with locking and unlocking. There could be times when somebody would either be locked out or locked in. Hmm, what to do? I have a plan for an electric latch affair like they have in security buildings. I've put my people on it. (I love saying that)
Tonight we went back to the NB to see about exchanging something. The place was packed. I think it was a combination of the heat and the fact that Songkran is over and many locals came to town. We strolled around and said hello to some of our friends. There's one guy we ran into who plays the didgeridoo. We met him a couple of Sundays ago and he told us they'd be jamming again this Sunday. We plan to go back and I'll take my instrument and join in.
There's something about the layout of the Chiang Rai NB that makes it easy to just hang out. It can get crowded, but it's not the same as the sidewalk affair in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, where you're pushed in one direction or the other. Plenty of room to ponder the merchandise. Last night we spent some time with our friend Poui. We have a real connection with her. She and her mom are coming over for lunch on Saturday. One of our goals was to make friends with some of the creative artists in the community and it's starting to happen.
Oh yeah, I told you that we thought the storms might cool things off. Not so according to the weather reports. Today it was 97 at 3 o'clock this afternoon. The weekend is going to be hotter. The air/con works in the house and the truck so we'll just hide from the heat and dash from place to place. (one could get a funny visual out of that)
The Olympic Torch will arrive in Bangkok on Saturday. As with every other stop around the world, there will be demonstrations. Let's hope things stay peaceful.
Have yourself a Fantastic Thursday.

Peace,
Danny

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew."
~Saint Francis de Sales

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