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 Hi,

Warm days, cold nights seems to sum up the weather in Chiang Rai.  We are coping quite nicely now.  From time to time, it actually gets warm in the evening, then it fades.

I got a lot of mail telling me about the ‘Jazzy Wednesday’ tune, and, I learned that it’s a fav among tap dancers.

“Hurry, get on now it's coming.  Listen to those rails a-thrumming.  All aboard, get on the __ __.  Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem… Next stop, Harlem.  Come on, get aboard the __ __…”  Clue:  The tune was inspired by a letter to the writer from a band-leader friend, giving him directions to his place.  Knowing the right form of transportation is most important.

This morning we did the Big C dance.  JaiDee was wanting to go with us, but he backed off when he was told that he couldn’t.  He understands so many words, it’s refreshing to be able to tell him stuff and he’s OK with it.  Well, maybe not OK, but he stops insisting.  The population at the store was very light.  It always makes it easy to shop when there aren’t many other shoppers around.  A stroll through the men’s clothing department revealed that they think warm weather is just around the corner.  Lots of shorts on sale.  Hmm, and cheap sandals.  

We had no plans to go to the mall, but went there for Starbuck’s and a treat before heading home.  On the way, we stopped at the nursery to pick up an orchid for a gift.  Just as it was being finalized, a Calla Lily appeared and became part of the deal.  Now it’s the gift and we’re keeping the orchid.  

Today’s photo was taken at home a few nights ago.  Nitchanan and JaiDee hanging out.  They are best buds.

Tomorrow is the 25th, our first Christmas in Thailand in the 13 years we’ve lived here.  We’ll give the little family their gifts in the morning and then drive out to Santiburi Golf community for dinner.  Our friends Jimmy and Phui invited us as soon as we told them we’d be in town.  There will be a few other expats we know and it should be an interesting afternoon.

Here’s a photo extra from our recent evening at the Night Bazaar.  This is a partial photo of what I like to call a ‘Light Mural’ over a new bar.  

Have a Thrilling Thursday.         Leave a mask next to the milk and cookies for Santa.

                            Peace,

                                      Danny

“Look at situations from all angles,

and you will become more open.”

~Dalai Lama