Abundance

Hi,

It seems to be getting hotter, as predicted.  Today was the worst air in a long time, and the water-play began.

The ‘Easy Monday’ tune must have been easy based on responses.  Here’s a little more, just in case you missed it:

“But at night it’s a different world, go out and find a girl, come-on, come-on and dance all night.  Despite the heat it’ll be alright.  And babe, don’t you know it’s a pity, that the days can’t be like the nights in the __ __ __ __”  Hint: The band that sang this considered themselves a ‘Jug Band’, but had some major radio hits.  This was not a winter song.

The day before Songkran was very interesting.  We went out this morning to get vegetables and fruit.  The area around the Healthy Market was jam-packed with shoppers.  It was as if the whole town was in preparation mode.  For many households there will be guests from out of town, family visits, as well as the knowledge that a lot of shops will be closed until next Monday.  

After we stocked up on veggies we went to the car wash but it was closed.  We stopped at Work@Home for coffee and tea.  While we were there Katai came to the air/con room and hung out with us.  She told us about one of her employees who is from ‘the mountains’.  She went home to be with her family for Songkran, but returned after two days because there was no water because of the drought.  Everyone in her village had to go to the stream to bathe, and the water was cold. She decided to stay in town.  Katai said she told her she is now a ‘city girl’.  We discussed the drought, Songkran, and a lot more.  Today’s photo is one of her cool rings.

During our morning travels we didn’t see anyone throwing water, but this afternoon was a different story.  We went to Immigration for our 90 day check-in.  The place was empty so it was a quick stop.  On the way home we ended up at the mall for ‘fun food’ supplies.  We passed Big C and the line to get into the lot was one of the longest we’d ever seen.  The mall wasn’t so bad.  We’ve been looking for unpopped popcorn but didn’t find any.  We did find some chips we like and saw things we don’t eat, like lots of cockles (tiny little clam-like things).  They're very popular here and people take them from the river.  On the way home we saw a few ‘water stations’ with kids and adults throwing water at passing cars.  We rode behind a pick-up with two little kids who were just getting into it.  The boy had a long squirt rifle device that sent out a long stream of water.  Near our house there were groups going at it like this was Songkran Day.  We will spend tomorrow at home and let the mayhem go on without us.

When we got home, Gong and Gop were playing in the pool.  I love hearing the sound of laughter and splashing.  

Have a Happy Tuesday.

                  Peace,

                            Danny

“It is when you are grateful for what you have

and able to share it with others

that you are living in abundance.”

~Unknown