Friendship

 Hi,

The cold is still here, but there is relief in sight.  We had a beautiful day with a clear blue sky.  Other places are really cold so I won’t complain.  We’ve got the stuff to stay warm.  Grateful.

The ‘Easy Monday’ song was “Groovin’” by the Young Rascals.  I don’t expect most of you to know this ‘Jazzy Wednesday’ tune, but it will now be in your knowledge base.  “You must take the __ __ to go to Sugar Hill, way up in Harlem.  If you miss the __ __, you’ll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem.”  Hint:  It’s about a choo-choo with a famous designation.  It was recorded in 1941 and is a part of the ‘swing’ style of jazz.  

This morning we went to The Wanderer with JaiDee.  We met our friend John there and he arrived just as we got out of the van.  JaiDee’s tail started wagging, I guess he recognized the car.  It was the usual love fest for a few minutes and then he settled down.  We started out in the Glass Room, which is shaded and not very warm on days like today.  Lisa and JaiDee went for a walk and she came back mentioning the warmth of the sun.  We moved to a table that had some sunlight, with trees around it.  It was magical.  Just enough sun to feel some heat, tall trees and coffee plants to look at, and the faint sound of laughter in the distance.  It was one of the longest visits we’ve had.

Today’s photo was taken at The Wanderer.  This plant is called a ‘Necktie Fern’.

After lunch we went to the Talat, the main market downtown.  Santa needed a few more gifts and asked us to help out.  The place was different than the last time we were there.  Early in the morning is quiet and the lanes are almost empty.  Today it was bustling with the usual daytime business.  The biggest gatherings were in front of the shops selling warm children’s clothing.  It was good to see that almost all of the shoppers were wearing masks.

Today you get a bonus photo.  This was taken in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport.  A worker is putting a mask on one of the giant Protectors who stand watch in the main ticket areas.  The worker’s mask is not being worn properly.  It should be over his nose.  Just sayin’.

It feels like a Wacky Wednesday.

                            Peace,

                                      Danny

“Depth of friendship does not 

depend on length of acquaintance.”

~Rabindranath Tagore