Friday Funnies

Hi,

It's Friday here and today we had some expensive coffee, and a cheap dinner. Our guests leave mid-day tomorrow.

The last song we pondered was "Hello, I Love You" by The Doors. Oh well, there's always next time. Here's next time: "(Shoo doop'n shooby doo [repeat 2 times], whoa __ __ __ __ __ __ I held you, held you tight. 'Cause I love, love you so. Promise I'll never let you go __ __ __ __ __ __." Hint: This should be a snap if you're old (Ha). Even if you're not, it's a classic that's still around. The background part might be a giveaway. The group name makes reference to a fabric. Hmm.

This afternoon we went over to see Le Meridien Hotel. It's one of those places that's fun to visit but pricey to stay for the night. Our intention was to wander around a bit and then have coffee. We were met by a young man who was clearly there to make us comfortable and hopefully book us into the place. He showed us some highlights, mentioned their new Sunday buffet and showed us to the main restaurant. We had 3 coffees, and ice tea a smoothie and some ice cream and it came to about $30 US. It was worth it though. We were treated quite nicely. Just the fact that our black silk napkins were placed on our laps before we sipped fine Italian coffee almost made our day. We did notice that there weren't many people around. Hmm.

We took Blue, Ming and Andi to Mu Mai for their last dinner in Chaing Rai. They really like the place and we all wanted the same thing. The atmosphere is very Thai and we were seated next to a fish pond with giant Koi fish. Our dinner came to one third of the price of our afternoon coffee adventure.

Speaking of adventure, it's time to wrap up our trip to Doi Chaang. After our tour of the grounds we went back to the canteen for more coffee and conversation. Then we realized we still had to get off of the mountain. There were two parts that none of us was looking forward to: the ride to the car and crossing the bridge. We thanked Khun Wicha for his hospitality and climbed into and onto the pick-up truck. The brief rain during lunch had made parts of the road a bit slushy but the truck just bounced along. Our driver knew all the ruts and curves pretty well considering he actually took a phone call as we made our way.

It was a relief to get to the car. The road seemed so smooth after the truck ride. We stopped at the big lake so Blue could take some pictures. That was right before the bridge. Blue and Andi walked over the bridge to get some pics, and Ming and I braved the drive over the boards. We had to wait for a motorbike to cross and it gave us a chance to build up our courage. Then the bike stopped. His back wheel got caught between two boards and he had to back up and work it out. Then it was our turn. I centered the car as best I could and slowly went for it. We rolled over the bridge without a bump or slip. After Blue and Andi got back in the car, they told us how the bridge swayed when a truck went over. I'm kinda glad I didn't see that.

The rest of the ride was pretty nice. Lots of curvy road, incredible vistas, and so many shades of green it was hard to tell what was what. By the time we got to the main road the traffic was heavier than in the morning but it was moving. We were ready to be home. I will never forget that day.

It's time for the 'Funnies'. Thanks to VonShiela for sending these. Have a Fantastic WeekEnd.

Peace,
Danny

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