Friday Funnies

Hi,

Regardless of what the various weather sites tell us, we’re in another dry spell.  There are always pluses and minuses with the dry bit.  The van stays cleaner, but we have to water plants tomorrow.  Life goes on. 

That ‘Zany Day’ song the so many of you knew was “Do You Love Me (Now that I Can Dance)” by The Contours.

That brings us to ‘Old School Friday’.  This one is from 1955 and I totally understand that a lot of you will not know it, but it’s a great song and some of us may be old enough to remember.  “Forever my darling, my love will be true.  Always and forever I’ll love just you.  Just promise me darling, your love in return.  May this fire in my soul dear, forever burn.”  Hint:  It’s like a declaration.  The title is not sung in the lyrics, but it’s three words.  The singer’s last name is the same as a playing card.

This morning we went to the flower mart and the fruit stand to pick up some things to take with us to Boot’s house.  We went over to visit with her and BamBam and Rudi.  We haven’t seen her since our last trip to the states and it was time to get together.  When we arrived, BamBam came running towards the van, barking.  When Lisa got out, BamBam came up to her and had a puzzled look on her face.  Then, when she recognized Lisa, her face changed and she became very excited.  When she settled down we went into their little house and had a very nice visit.  BamBam is quite fat these days and we cautioned them about overfeeding her.  It was so funny, she sat on the couch between us like a little person.  Boot is working, but doesn’t really like the job, and let us know that anytime we needed her help, she would be willing to work for us again.  Hmm.  We’re very happy with the current situation, but thanked her.  We caught up on the ‘have you talked to’ and ‘how is…’ portion and it was time to go.  BamBam came out to the van like she was going with us.  They told us she has a couple of dog friends in the complex where they live and that’s good.  

When we left the house we didn’t realize that the spray man was coming today.  When we got home, Natcha had dealt with closing all the windows and bringing in the shoes.  These are part of the ritual of getting the yard sprayed.  Today they sprayed the lawns along with the usual perimeter work.  Here’s hoping it curbs the ticks for awhile.  That’s another reason it’s good the rain didn’t come.  Maybe the spray will have a chance to work.

After lunch, Cat, Blue and I drove up the highway to see a Chinese herbalist that Blue wanted to check out.  Cat got directions on the phone and it turned out to be a real classic.  “Turn into the small Soi before Makro, turn right again at the first little Soi and go down until you see a big tree.  After the big tree there is a purple house.  Across the street from the purple house is the clinic.”  We got a little confused, didn’t see something we should have and had Cat call again.  We finally made it and Blue had a good appointment with the doctor.  The adventure continues.

Right now I’m hearing the thumping sound of the music across the river at the ‘Friday Night Fair’.  Cat and her friend Pawn are over there taking it all in.  Tomorrow they’re going to the waterfalls to relax.  Sunday she’s giving a speech to a group of Junior High kids, about her life.  She was invited to do this by her public speaking teacher from a few years ago.  It’s being a busy senior year.

Today’s photo was taken at the Dusit D2 in Chiang Mai.  I love the artistic oasis they created on the second landing, looking down into the dining room.

Have a Wonderful WeekEnd.    Time for the ‘Funnies’.    Oh yeah, Formula One is in Japan this weekend.  Zoom.

              Peace,

                        Danny