Friday Funnies

Hi,

This morning’s forecast called for thunder storms.  We know this to mean that it might rain, or it might just be noisy.  This afternoon it actually rained.  There was also wind and hail, which was a surprise, but not entirely unknown.  The storm lasted about 35 minutes and left us with a bunch of the giant leaves in the front yard.  The sky is clean, and the lawns and trees are happy.

The ‘Zany Day’ tune was “Leader of the Pack” by The Shangri-Las.  Our ‘Old School Friday’ song should have you singing along:  “You don’t remember me, but I remember you.  ’Twas not so long ago, you broke my heart in two.  __ __ __ __, pain in my heart, caused by you, you…”  Clue:  1958, lead singer’s first ‘name’ was ‘Little’, and apparently he cried a lot.

Mornings are definitely different at The Big Brown House.  When we go downstairs to feed Daku, he starts looking for Chopper.  If he hears him, he wants to find him.  Our exercise routine has been altered by the little dog.  He tries to keep up, but sits and waits, which means Daku has to veer over and have an interchange.  Today Mr. D did better as far as keeping his attention on his job.  Chopper, on the other hand, has the attention span of a puppy (555).  He’s all: bite that, run over there, hop on that, fall down and bite this…  When Daku is near him, he becomes the focus of his attention.  This afternoon they were hanging out in the kitchen and we could hear Daku barking at Chopper.  His voice is back.  He tolerates the puppy to a point, and then he lets him know it’s time to stop.  At one point I peaked in and Chopper was lying on Daku’s back.  He was cool with that until Chopper bit him on the ear.  

We spent part of the morning searching for a black light to detect ringworm fungus, and a new bed for Daku.  We came up blank on those, but at Tappawan art supply store we got an interesting history lesson.  While Lisa was getting the large plastic mounting material for a new cast acrylic print, I was wandering around the store.  I noticed a rectangular ‘mural’ style art piece that bore a resemblance to members of the family that own the store.  I mentioned it to Supalak, co-owner of the store and she confirmed my suspicion.  She had her son Pete give me the whole story.  The first figure was Pete’s grandfather, who founded the store and was mayor of Chiang Rai for four terms.  This was in the middle 60s.  Then there was Pete’s dad, who was an architect and designed the original Clock Tower in the center of town.  The next images were Pete’s grandmother and mother in the store, then Pete and his wife Jaeb at a computer, and finally, their son Charles, holding a toy rocket ship.  They had asked two artists to work on the concept, but when he told a few others about it, they wanted to be involved since they ‘grew up’ at Tappawan as kids.  Four artists were a part of the tribute and I’m glad I noticed.

The afternoon was full of drama.  It seems that Gong was done with the puppy and wanted to sell him.  For various reasons, he had reached the limit of what he could handle.  Everyone was disappointed and we tried to find alternatives, but couldn’t.  Then we found out he had sold Chopper to someone on the internet.  Lisa spoke to Gong, time passed and then we were told that Chopper could stay.  I think when he realized what an impact he had on all of us, he relented.  Raising a puppy is not easy.  Especially when you have a two year old and you’re living in a small space.  Somehow it will work out.  

In the world of children and animals, sibling rivalry is bound to happen.  Today’s photos show Lisa soothing 'the kids’, letting them know that they are still loved.

Have a Wonderful Weekend.     Time for the ‘Funnies’.  This week we’re going Old School, with words.

                    Peace,

                              Danny