Hi,
The weather here is the same as yesterday. It’s a great time to be in Chiang Rai. Flowers are blooming everywhere, the sky is clear, and we’re happy.
The ‘Zany Day’ song brought back some fond memories for some of you. Here’s the second verse of the drama:
“My folks were always putting him down (down, down). They said he came from the wrong side of town (whatcha mean when ya say 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 __ __ __ __ __.” Clue: This ‘Girl Group’ is named for a mythical place. The title has shades of an early Brando movie. Hmm.
This morning, after our trip to Makro for provisions, we took BamBam to the vet for her rabies shot. When she first got in the van she was crying. We passed a dog on our street and the cry became a momentary growl, then back to crying. Lisa rolled the back window down a bit so BamBam could stick her nose out. She was happy after that. At the vet’s, we knew she’d be a handful, especially when we went into the little examination room. Two attendants entered and she growled. That’s when they went and got a muzzle. Lisa put it on and in less than a minute, it was off. The second time it was tighter and BamBam ‘surrendered’. Had the attendants been women, BamBam would not have been so upset. It takes her time to warm up to men. When she does, it’s a real bond, but her first preference is women.
This afternoon the four of us went to Doi Chaang Coffee to meet our friend Pay, the nurse at the hospital who always helps us out. We hadn’t seen her in a long time and we were due for a visit. It felt so strange to be in Doi Chaang and have to order hot water so I could have my tea. Blue and I both had tea as we watched Lisa, Cat and Pay enjoy their ‘fun’ drinks. The conversations helped distract me from the display case with it’s cakes, pies and cookies. At one point Cat and Pay were having a long conversation in Thai and when Lisa asked for a translation Cat simply said, “Mashed potatoes”. We all laughed about that. As we left Doi Chaang we took a few minutes to enjoy the fish pond in the entry way. Today’s photo tells the story.
This evening Lisa made me a banana cake that is just the thing to fill the gap in my diet. It’s interesting because it’s made from just bananas and eggs, with a dash of Stevia. Like I said, I’ve been hunting for recipes. I guess it’s paying off (555).
The music is playing across the river and tonight’s offering is not so bad. Down at the old airport the Thai rock band ‘Potato’ is performing. Cat mentioned it on the way home (hint hint), but I don’t think she really wanted to go. They have some pretty good tunes, even though I don’t know what they’re saying. Music can be like that.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
“If you want nothing, do what you want.
If you want everything, develop discipline.”
~Kostya Tszyu
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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