Hi,
Today was a very special day. We spent most of the morning in a forest north of town, and we got the first printings of the 'Chiang Rai T-shirts' with Lisa's art.
It's nice to know so many of you remembered the 'Zany Day' song. Here is the second verse as the plot thickens:
"My folks were always putting him down (down, down). They said he came from the wrong side of town. (Whatch mean when ya say that he came from the wrong side of town?) They told me he was bad, but I knew he was sad. That's why I fell for __ __ __ __ __." Hint: This whole thing doesn't end well. Two wheels on a rainy night. 'Look out'.
This morning we drove north of town to Doi Din Dang Pottery. We wanted Mari to see Khun Somluk's work and the environment he and his wife have created. There were no other visitors when we arrived and we strolled quietly through the buildings and paths until we reached the coffee shop. A little later Somluk appeared and we began what would be a very long visit and a guided tour of the property. We talked about the Art Bridge Project and some of the promotional plans. He took us into his gallery and his workshop. At every stop we learned a little more about what he does, and who he is. In the gift shop he explained how the colors are created. The black color on some of the cups and plates is the result of putting red dirt on the object before it is 'fired'. The heat brings out the iron oxide and that creates the black color. All of the colors in his work have been created from nature, mostly from different kinds of ash. It was mind boggling. There is a little forest behind his work buildings and it has all grown over twenty years. He planted a few trees and let the land revive itself. It was a very special experience.
The contrast of going from the quiet forest to Big C was abrupt. We did some essential shopping and then crossed the highway and went to Central Plaza for lunch. When we arrived there was a big event going on in the center area. It looked to be a health fair and one man was the center of attention. We later found out he is a popular TV star.
This evening we went into town to show Mari the Clock Tower Light Show. It only lasts for five minutes but it's very beautiful. From there we went to Khun Natty's family restaurant to see the samples of the T-shirts. We finally have the right combination with digital printing on soft shirts. It will now be a matter of getting the supply of shirts we need. Here is one of the designs that Lisa has created. The elephants are actually printed on a white shirt.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death."
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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