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Hi,

The weekend in Chiang Rai was a combination of sunshine and rain. Lots of rain. We did the usual shopping, and went to a dance recital at Central Plaza. There are still remnants of Jet Lag that have us waking earlier than usual.

The 'Old School Friday' song was "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests. Time for some 'Easy Monday'. You know this:
"You never close you eyes anymore when I kiss your lips. And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips. You're trying hard not to show it, (baby). But baby, baby I know it... __ __ __ __ __..." Hint: It's a hit by a duo that had some big hits in the second half of the 60s. Something is missing. Hmm.

Saturday we got a surprise visit from the yard crew. Boot had been trying to get them to come before we returned from our trip, but that didn't happen. When they arrived, we were happy they were here, but a little unhappy that we wouldn't get our nap. The weed-wacker that they use to cut the lawn is very noisy. Lisa gave Khun Kek instructions about what she didn't want trimmed (almost everything) and we just let them do their thing. They did a good job this time and left as the sun was setting. We managed to doze a bit between the noise.

Sunday we made an early assault on Big C for provisions. They had completely rearranged the store. It was like going to a new place, not knowing where anything was. I understand the tactic, but it doesn't make it any easier to get what you came for. Some things made sense, others didn't.

Lisa, Boot and I went to the furniture store to get a new clothes rack. This is a very important item in Thai living since clothes dryers are rare. We took Boot with us so she could have a say in what we bought. We found one and also got a couple of shoe racks, also important since we don't wear our outside shoes in the house.

We stayed home for lunch, and around 3 o'clock a giant storm hit. It rained hard for an hour and then slowly drifted away. We got a call from our friend Tye telling us that her daughter Napa, Lisa's former ballet student, was going to be dancing at Central Plaza at 6pm. We went to the 'Mall' and had coffee and treats before the show. It was a recital given by a dance school run by the mother of one of the girls that Lisa taught. There was a stage, sound-system, and two M.C.s. The two women that introduced the dancers also gave numerous pitches for the school. We don't know what they said exactly, but we got the idea. In between each number there was lots of chatter, interviews with the dancers, and little contests that included the audience. Napa and the other girls did a good job, and it was a treat to see her dance. It's interesting that the Plaza is becoming a performing arts venue for the community. There have been other shows there in addition to the art exhibits.

Today we did a little banking in preparation for our visa renewal later this month. This afternoon we had another giant rain storm, and once again the yard was flooded. One of the drain tubes for the front yard is clogged so tomorrow I'll see if I can find a 'snake' to open it up. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to explain this at the hardware store, but I'm sure I'll think of something. (555)

Have a Great Week.

Peace,
Danny

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens;
but often we look so long at the closed door
that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."
~Helen Keller

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