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Hi,

Here in Los Angeles it’s cold.  At least it was when we landed last night.  Our plane touched down at 7:30pm and it was 59F.  

Before we go on, here are the numbers:  Danny (310) 494-1179     Lisa (310) 227-2351

The ‘Zany Day’ song this week is a holiday favorite around here.  The singer is a legendary singer and actress with a very sultry delivery.  “__ __, a ’54 convertible too, light blue.  We’’ I’ll wait up for you, dear, __ __.  So hurry down the chimney tonight, yeah.”  Hint:  Our singer has very expensive tastes when it comes to gifts.  

Our long journey into the night was rather uneventful.  I ended up eating fruit at every meal and sleeping through the mid-Pacific stretch.  We’re so glad we took our own snacks.  When the plane is dark inside and it’s dark outside, what else is there to do?  For the first time in all these years, I did not watch a movie.  I did, however, get almost up-to-date on a TV show (555).  

Landing at LAX on December 23 was very surreal.  The basement of the international building, where Border Control and all it’s divisions are based, was packed with travelers.  It looked like we’d be trapped there for hours.  Thanks to the new machines, helpers, and stripped down efficiency, it didn’t take long.  We got help with our bags from the same guy who helped us last summer.  He told us what planes had arrived and how many on board and it was mind-boggling.  There were over 1500 passengers arriving at the international gates within one hour.  That’s who we were standing with in the basement.  

You know it’s cold when you step outside and your eyes begin to water and you feel like your skin is frozen.  Welcome to L.A.  Driving to our Culver City family home, I remembered which side of the road to drive on, although I did hit the wipers a few times while changing lanes (555).  After our traditional Pollo Loco food stop we had truly arrived.

There are no words to describe the feeling of walking into our home-away-from-home.  Instant warmth and caring were very apparent.  There were lots of little touches and surprises that made us smile.  Anna, Jeff and ’The Boys’ made this a memorable Winter visit and it’s only the first night.  

Today’s photo was taken in Chiang Rai, in front of a variation on the ‘Everything Store’.  Who wants to play ’Santa’?

Joke of the morning:  Lisa’s U.S. SIM did not work, meaning no telephone service.  This morning she said we had to go to DTAC and get her phone working.  I started laughing and she said, ‘What’s so funny about that?’  Well, our local provider is T-Mobile, DTAC is for Thailand.  

Time to get out there and join the madness in the streets.  

Have a Thrilling Thursday.

                 Peace,

                           Danny  

“Learn to let go.

That is the key to

happiness.”

~Buddha