Friday Funnies

Hi,

We are back in a cold spell and that’s spelled ‘Brrrrr’.  This weather is brought to us by an arctic front coming through China and flowing over us.  It’s supposed to lift on Monday.  

The ‘Zany Day’ song was recognized by one person, my brother.  The song was “How Come My Dog Don’t Bark When You Come Around?”, by Prince Partridge.  Listen to the whole song and see why we still remember it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCULQwdYZeU  This week’s ‘Old School Friday’ won’t be as old as the ‘Zany Day’ tune so rest easy.  “__ __, take me in your arms __ __, I want your tender charm ‘cause I’m lonely and I’m blue, I need you and your love too.  Come on and __ __.”  Hint: So easy, but someone needs help.

Today was a very productive day.  One of the highlights was at the flower mart.  We wanted an assorted bouquet for Cat’s graduation.  The woman at the stall we used was very helpful and when it was time to pay she gave a price and then discounted it, and then thanked us.  

Our goal for the afternoon was to be at Cat’s school by 3:30pm for the ‘Congratulation’ ceremony.  We made it before that time and met some grownups from The Sold Project who were waiting.  All around us there were kids on the way to somewhere.  There was no order to it.  In a big concrete area in the middle of the school there were large circles of seniors.  They were all doing some kind of ritual.  All of them were different, but with lots of enthusiasm.  It sounded like multiple pep rallies mixed with tribal chanting.  At the end of this scene, some of the circles literally exploded with balloons and powder.  As the kids dispersed, some kids were covered in powder, others in glitter, all laughing and smiling.  

There never was a ceremony.  We were all ready to endure long speeches but there were none.  The seniors darted around giving each other gifts, and exchanging things with their "little sisters" and “brothers."  All of the kids have one or two ’siblings’ that they do things with during the year.  It’s a nice idea.  Cat’s big sister, who graduated last year, came to the school for this year’s festivities.  We found out that diplomas will be given at a later date.  Finals are Monday and Tuesday, but for the time being there are lots of gifts to enjoy.  Today’s photos show the loot that came home with us.  

This afternoon Natcha came into the house with Neetchanan, who was actually awake.  Daku got to sniff her little feet and then went to his bed.  Lisa took some photos.  Pics next week.

This evening we ended up back at the Night Bazaar with visitors from Australia.  I have a good friend who is from there and lives in Chiang Mai and he had a couple visiting from Oz (that’s what they call it) and they drove up to see the sights.  It was a very enjoyable time and we hope to see them again some day.  Friday night on the town is something we haven’t done in a long time.  

As we were leaving the Night Bazaar we stopped at the Scarf Lady’s stall.  Lisa found a scarf she liked and our friend tied it around her neck, said it looked perfect, and gave it to her.  That was the biggest surprise yet.  Life in Chiang Rai is good.

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

                 Peace,

                           Danny