Hi,
We ended this week on a busy note. Our morning had contrasting projects going on at the same time, and there were elephant tales in the afternoon.
That 'Zany Day' song was "Little Red Riding Hood" as sung by Sam the Sham and The Pharaohs. Now that we've settled that, it's time for 'Old School Friday'. "__ __ __ __, __ __ __ __ away. (repeat) You know you done me wrong baby, and you'll be sorry someday." Hint: So easy I shouldn't say anything, but it's obviously a blues and was a hit by a blues legend with 2 initials in his name. Something has left the building and it wasn't Elvis. (555)
With the help of Kwang we got the phone number of a government office that has pumping trucks to deal with the problem we were having with the sewage tank. It was a noisy but efficient process that cleared up the overflow and the odor. They arrived while Khun Tawd, the frame maker, was inspecting and repairing some of the hangers on Lisa's cast acrylic prints. He and his helper checked everything that will be in the exhibit plus all the work in her collection. It's very important that nothing falls from the wall. Duh. There is also new work to be framed and we'll pick that up next week. The latest one will be in the Bangkok exhibit.
This afternoon while I was at New Life Foundation I heard that some elephants paid them a visit. Apparently there was an 'Elephant Show' in the village and a mother and her calf strolled over to the small lake at the Foundation for a little water. As Khun Tom put it, 'I'm not in Belgium anymore'. He was a little saddened by the fact that the Mahout (elephant handler) was going from village to village with his small group of elephants and playing music for money. They should not be subjected to that kind of life. There are many camps where they can be safe and the mahouts can earn a living. Here's a photo of me a couple of years ago when we went through mahout training at Anantara Elephant Rescue Camp.
A Day to Remember
I just read a news report that Thailand is in talks with Formula One to be on the calendar in 2014. The race would be held in November. Oh my, I hope they can pull it off. That would be outstanding for this F1 fan. In the meantime, there are four races left in this season. Zoom.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Now for an elephant themed 'Funny'.
Peace,
Danny
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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