Hi,
Our Wednesday was a combination of odd little adventures on the streets of Chiang Rai, a freak cloudburst, and a warm visit with friends.
There was no holding you back from knowing that the 'Easy Monday' song was "Careless Whisper" by George Michael. That means it's time for another 'Zany Day' song. "There's a man in the funny papers we all know, he lived 'way back a long time ago. He don't eat nothin' but bearcat stew. Well this cat's name is a __ __." Clue: He may have been a neighbor of the Flintstones.
This morning while Lisa was getting a massage I hosted the lighting guy. We had one light that needed a socket change and another that was new, but just wouldn't work. Of course, the new light fixture worked when he took the bulb out and put it back. I hate when that happens. The kitchen light was in need of legitimate repair. Somewhere along the way, when the house was being built, we were given inferior sockets for our overhead fixtures. I have lost count as to how many have been replaced. It's frustrating but fortunately not expensive.
The pool guys came and did their routine work as well. They're coming back on Friday to replace the sand in our filter. I learn a lot when things need fixing. When the sand is new each grain has sharp edges and those edges are what help to filter the water. As water passes through the sand eventually those edges become dull and the filtration is not as fine. That was the quick version as to why we need new sand. Theoretically, the water will soon be crystal clear again.
We normally like to avoid going into town and doing too much driving around after 3:30pm since the traffic builds up.
Today we had to go downtown at that time. It wasn't bad, but then we decided to go further south into town to get some coffee. The drive to Mummys was not too bad. They had the bags of coffee, but no grinder. We left without coffee and went on an adventure. Right about the time we turned off the main street due to backed up traffic, I coined a new term. The late afternoon is 'The Hiding Time' since it's not a good time to be out on the street.
As we drove across town we got rained on for about 5 minutes and then it was over. Our destination was Bliss Studio to visit our friends Chalit and Amber. We were just going for a brief stop but ended up staying and having a full visit. His mom has been making earrings and gave Lisa a couple of pairs. She gave me a mobile of a face.
By the time we left the studio it was getting near dinner time. I took a new alternate route that ended in the main market. Every day from 4pm until after dark there is a steady stream of cars and motorbikes going through the area to buy food for dinner. The vendors are about three deep from the curb, which narrows the street. We hadn't seen it in a long time and it was quite a sight. The photo below shows a very small range of choices: Flowers, meat, or fruit. The choice and risk are up to you.
Afternoon Market
It must be Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."
~E. E. Cummings 
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