Friday Funnies

Hi,

It was a hot one in Chiang Rai today.  The temperature range was from the low 90s to the mid 60s.  It’s a big jump from day to night, but not nearly as cold.  Life is getting more comfortable weather-wise.  

The ‘Zany Day’ song went unanswered.  Lisa told me this would happen, but I wanted to broaden your knowledge.  Everyone should know there was a song titled “Does the Spearmint Lose It’s Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?”.  Here’s a link if you want to subject yourself to some real ‘Zany’:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23gCTWWGhxw   Now it’s time for ‘Old School Friday’ and a tune we’ve hummed before.  “(Shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby, shoo-bop, shoo-bop) __ __, (Ooh)  It seems so good to see you back again, how long has it been?  (Ooh, it seems like a might long time, shoo-bop, shoo-bop, my baby)…”  Clue:  The backgrounds are important to set the mood.  They are also the bulk of the lyrics to the song.  It was sung by a woman in a very sultry manner.  She is greeting an old friend.

This morning we went to Big C early, which is always a pleasure.  There was lots of parking, the aisles were open and the check-stands had no lines.  The only way to shop.  After our shopping, Blue and I sat on a bench and waited for Lisa, who was getting a watch.  We had a chance to watch the morning ritual of two vendors as they opened their tiny little shops outside the main market area.  The spaces are maybe 8 feet square and have an accordion-style door that locks things in at night.  One was a luggage and dress shop, the other sold clothes for small children.  Their routines were precise, with product placement very exact.  It was impressive and curious.  How do they pay for the stall with such a small inventory?  One thing they don’t seem to worry about is security.  People leave their stalls, go and visit other vendors and return to find everything the way they left it.  Amazing Thailand, or at least Chiang Rai.

This afternoon we had a visit from a member of The Sold Project team.  She had a form for Cat to fill out regarding her living arrangement and contact info.  We thought it was to be in interview with us, but that was not the case.  Next week Cat’s school will hold graduation ceremonies at the campus.  In Thailand they refer to this rite of passage as ‘Congratulations Day’.  Then, the following week there will be the two days of exams.  We have learned that everyone gets a blank diploma, but it’s the final grade point average that determines if you really did anything.  One could march but not have a real graduation.  We have been encouraging studying for the finals.

Today’s photo is of tiny baby clothes that presented themselves when we pulled into the carport at The Big Brown House.  It brought a smile.

Have a Wonderful WeekEnd.    Time for the ‘Funnies’.

                 Peace,

                           Danny