Hi,
There was a change in the weather, a change in the diet, and a change in the furniture outside. Oh, so much change (555).
Our 'Zany Day' song this week was "So You Want To Be A Rock and Roll Star" by The Byrds. My friend Lane was the only one to get it. Maybe you'll do better on this 'Old School Friday' tune: "Rockets, moon shots, spend it on the have nots. Money, we make it. 'Fore we see it, you take it. Oh, __ __ __ __ the way they do my life. This ain't livin', this ain't livin' no, no baby.... Hang ups, let downs, bad breaks, set backs. Natural fact is, I can't pay my taxes. Oh, __ __ __ __, and throw up both my hands. Yea, __ __ __ __, and throw up both my hands." Hint: I heard it through the grapevine that you know this song (555). Bonus Cool Points if you know the complete title.
This morning while we were at the alternative clinic at Maefarluang University, we had a consultation with a Chinese herbalist from Viet Nam. I have some food intolerances that I just can't tolerate. She took a look at my tongue and exclaimed in a low groan. What does that mean? Didn't ask really. For the next ten days our diets are restricted. Most of the restrictions are not that bad, adjustments will have to be made and tiny herbal pills will be swallowed. If it helps find a remedy I'm willing to do what it takes.
The sky began to get dark in the early afternoon. One minute it looked like rain, and then we'd see patches of blue. Timing is everything when it comes to getting in a swim if the sky is like that. We took delivery on a new table and chair set for the rear deck and figured we could get in the water as soon as the workers left. As soon as we started enjoying the water we saw random drops in the pool. It was starting to rain. Of course, as soon as we'd changed clothes the tiny rain stopped. Nothing has fallen from the sky since then. There is talk of rain next week. Since all of the forecasters agree, it just might happen. It did cool things off slightly, but it's still very hot.
This evening, we saw a horse trailer on the highway from 'Appaloosa Farms'. See, I told you there were cowboys in Thailand.
Driving through town at 8:30pm on a Friday, some of the streets in the business area were empty and everything was closed. All of the shop owners had gone home, upstairs. It struck me that most of the businesses are in shophouses, which means that they are owner-operated. It turns out that this was the conclusion arrived at by our friend Sutheera during her study of small business in Thailand. It will be interesting to see how this plays out as more franchise operations move into Chiang Rai with the coming ASEAN community.
Today's photo was taken at the far end of the pool. The mask is one of three given to us by Khun Tawd, and Lisa painted it.
Tomorrow we have the 'little kids' swim party. It should be a fun time.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Time for the 'Funnies'.
Peace,
Danny
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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