Hi,
Today was a rather laid-back day at the Big Brown House. The rainy season is over and winter is really trying to show up. The overnight and early morning temps are quite cool, but that all changes with the rising sun.
I got a lot of correct responses to the 'Easy Monday' song. If you're still struggling, here's another verse:
"Then that time I went and said goodbye, now I'm back and not ashamed to cry. Oo baby, here I am, __, __, __, __ __. I've done a lot of foolish things that I really didn't mean. Hey, hey, yea, yea didn't I, of baby __, __, __, __ __."
Clue: Something was delivered and it wasn't a letter.
It was nice to have a day to just relax. We had a day that looked like it might rain, but what fell from the sky hardly qualified as rain. Normally, the cool air inspired the dogs to run like crazy. This morning they were on an independence kick. Daku would run for the ball and then just change direction, stick his nose in the air and follow a scent. Sometimes he'd get the ball and just plop down on the grass. I think he learned that one from BamBam. She loves to run, but doesn't always return. They did get some exercise, but at times they were very frustrating.
There are signs all over town announcing the Chiang Rai Farm Festival. It begins on Saturday and goes until Wednesday of next week. It's being held at the Singha (pronounced Sing) tea plantation just outside of town. There is a hill on the property and that's where the festivities will take place. There will be a big mountain bike race, DJs, rock groups, and local Thai music. It goes without saying that there will be lots of food and drink. I'm hoping to get there at least once to see some music. Unfortunately, we will miss the Chiang Rai Flower Festival again this year. It always begins just after we leave for America and closes before we return.
The gardens are blooming like crazy. There are flowers in the trees, and sweet smells all around the yard. I think that's what distracts Daku. I guess it's time to get out there with the camera and snap a few pics.
Today's photo offering is a continuation of our NorThai experience on Saturday night. Boutique shopping on the 2nd floor, and live music in the 3rd level art gallery.
Hats, Jewelry, Lamps and Clothes
String Ensemble from the Youth Orchestra
In one month we will be flying back to America for our winter visit. This has been the longest gap between visits so far. It will have been seven months and for us it seems like a very long time. The perspective changes when I think about people we know that go away for years at a time. Anyway, it won't be long until I'm commenting on how different things are and how polite the driving has been. (555)
Have a Happy Tuesday,
Peace,
Danny
they merely determine where you start."
~Nido Qubein
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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