Hi,
We woke up to a sunny, dry day. As much as it tried, it never rained. There was more work on the awning, coffee with a friend, learned more about Thai culture, and an afternoon swim.
Many of you knew the 'Summer of Love' song right away. This next verse and chorus should give it away for sure:
"Took her out and tried to win her, had a laugh and over dinner, told her I would really like to see her again. Got the bill and __ paid it, took her home and nearly made it. Sitting on a sofa with a sister or two. Oh, __ __ meter maid, where would I be without you? Give us a wink and make me think of you." Hint: After all those lyrics do you seriously think I'd give you a hint?
The worker that was supposed to have patched the leak in the awning returned this morning. I expected him to approach the awning from the balcony off the bedroom. Instead, he climbed our tall ladder and pulled himself up from below, standing on the support beam and hanging on with one hand. I couldn't watch. He said he got it fixed, but we'll have to wait until the next rain to see for sure.
Mid-morning we met Atom at Doi Chaang for coffee and conversation. She's been going through a rough time dealing with the loss of her beloved dog. She's doing a lot better and told us about a blessing that she and her family did, to 'release' the spirit of 'Sam'. Two glasses are placed on a table. One of the glasses contains water and the other is empty. Over the water glass, they thanked Sam for all the joy he brought, and wished him well. There was more but I don't remember. Then the water is poured into the other glass and then poured on the base of a tree. The idea is that the water gives life to the tree, which gives life to all. This very gentle closure was quite moving.
It's hard to believe that in just five weeks we will be flying back to America for our summer visit. We have lots to do, mostly in the area of prep for Lisa's show in Bangkok. Oh yeah, and the making of the 'lists'.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"Be careful what you set your heart upon -
for it will surely be yours."
~James Baldwin
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Thought
Hi,
Today in Chiang Rai the weather was hot and humid. We had no rain, which was a surprise. Our day was a simple one, with a little shopping trip in the morning and a nap and swim in the afternoon.
Our 'Easy Monday' song was "Addicted To Love" by the late Robert Palmer. Look up the video on Youtube. Time once again to visit the 'Summer Of Love'. We've been to the album this next song is from already. It was a monumental release that year, and it provided many memories. This one should be really easy. The title is in two words.
"Standing by a parking meter, when I caught a glimpse of __. Filling in the ticket in her little white book. In a cap she looked much older, and the bag across her shoulder, made her look a little like a military man. __ __... When are you free to take some tea with me?" Hint: The subject of this song is slowly being replaced by the digital print-out. Is this the price of progress? Seriously, you should know this.
This morning, after the dog adventures, the screen guy returned with his crew of trainees. The big sliding screen door in our bedroom just fell out of it's tracks last Friday. We missed that screen since the window is a big source of air when the temps are cool enough. They replaced a wheel, did some major adjustments and it's better than it's ever been.
We drove up to Makro after the screen guys left. They have frozen spinach that's very good, plus a few other things that we can't find in town. There are also lots of things that catch my eye, but I have no idea what they are. Have you ever had chocolate flavored corn chips? You get the idea. On our return from Makro we enjoyed a ride through the 'country' checking out the sugar fields, the corn, and fields of beautiful weeds. The road we live on has one section that is almost a canopy the way the trees grow over it. All this rain has it's benefits.
After lunch we hung out and then napped. Daku tried to get us up early but Lisa got him back to sleep. An hour later I took him downstairs for his roll in the grass, his ice-cube, and part two of his nap. After coffee, Lisa and I went into the pool. We haven't been able to swim for many days so it was great to get back in the water.
It's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Both poverty and riches are the offspring of thought."
~Napoleon Hill
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Today in Chiang Rai the weather was hot and humid. We had no rain, which was a surprise. Our day was a simple one, with a little shopping trip in the morning and a nap and swim in the afternoon.
Our 'Easy Monday' song was "Addicted To Love" by the late Robert Palmer. Look up the video on Youtube. Time once again to visit the 'Summer Of Love'. We've been to the album this next song is from already. It was a monumental release that year, and it provided many memories. This one should be really easy. The title is in two words.
"Standing by a parking meter, when I caught a glimpse of __. Filling in the ticket in her little white book. In a cap she looked much older, and the bag across her shoulder, made her look a little like a military man. __ __... When are you free to take some tea with me?" Hint: The subject of this song is slowly being replaced by the digital print-out. Is this the price of progress? Seriously, you should know this.
This morning, after the dog adventures, the screen guy returned with his crew of trainees. The big sliding screen door in our bedroom just fell out of it's tracks last Friday. We missed that screen since the window is a big source of air when the temps are cool enough. They replaced a wheel, did some major adjustments and it's better than it's ever been.
We drove up to Makro after the screen guys left. They have frozen spinach that's very good, plus a few other things that we can't find in town. There are also lots of things that catch my eye, but I have no idea what they are. Have you ever had chocolate flavored corn chips? You get the idea. On our return from Makro we enjoyed a ride through the 'country' checking out the sugar fields, the corn, and fields of beautiful weeds. The road we live on has one section that is almost a canopy the way the trees grow over it. All this rain has it's benefits.
After lunch we hung out and then napped. Daku tried to get us up early but Lisa got him back to sleep. An hour later I took him downstairs for his roll in the grass, his ice-cube, and part two of his nap. After coffee, Lisa and I went into the pool. We haven't been able to swim for many days so it was great to get back in the water.
It's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Both poverty and riches are the offspring of thought."
~Napoleon Hill
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Doubts
Hi,
Today Chiang Rai was hot and humid. We spent part of the morning returning items that helped make the party a success. The afternoon was full of heavy rain. The dogs got a late, muddy exercise session that they totally enjoyed.
The 'Easy Monday' song is really quite easy. A bunch of you knew this one, but here's more for those in doubt:
"You see the signs, but you can't read, you're runnin' at a different speed. Your heart beats in double time, another kiss, and you'll be mine.... Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah. It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough, you know you're gonna have to face it, you're __ __ __." Hint: The singer's videos were well known for their depiction of a 'band' of models with heavy makeup pretending to play instruments. The singer was always dressed in a sharp suit and tie. He's no longer with us.
Under cloudy skies we went out this morning and returned chairs and flatware to Gary and Baan, and platters to Khun Nine. We also made a stop at Bliss Studio to drop off donations to The Sold Project. While we were there Chalit showed us some of the portraits he's been commissioned to take of prominent people in the history of Chiang Rai. It's part of the 750th anniversary of the city that will be celebrated next year. The photos are very creative and really capture the personalities of the subjects.
On our way home we drove through the village of Ban Mai. While sitting at a light we watched a woman wash her hair right by the side of the road, in front of her shop. We also noticed that most of the trailers that people tow behind their motorbikes are not securely attached. There is a bar that goes across the seat and they either tie it on or sit on the bar. Hmm. This evening I saw a young woman riding side-saddle on the back of a bike, holding two large triangular shaped boxes containing guitars. Another local observation was a Samlor driver pushing his vehicle on the uphill side of the bridge, with his passenger walking beside him. They were chatting away, and when they reached the top, she got in and they continued on their way. Amazing Thailand.
The storm this afternoon left the yard soaked, with a few little lakes. The dogs didn't get their usual run, but this evening Lisa took them out and they had big fun chasing the ball and running through puddles. Needless to say, she had a big clean-up job when it was over, but the dogs are very happy.
Yesterday I mentioned that I got an explanation as to why the river was being dredged, and the shoreline changed. It seems that the bend in the river, just east of the bridge, puts extra stress on the shore on the north side of the river. By widening the river on the south shore in the turn, the water will flow without rising and eroding the other side. That's life on the river. We still don't know if there will be much of a beach when they're done.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good
we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."
~William Shakespeare
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Today Chiang Rai was hot and humid. We spent part of the morning returning items that helped make the party a success. The afternoon was full of heavy rain. The dogs got a late, muddy exercise session that they totally enjoyed.
The 'Easy Monday' song is really quite easy. A bunch of you knew this one, but here's more for those in doubt:
"You see the signs, but you can't read, you're runnin' at a different speed. Your heart beats in double time, another kiss, and you'll be mine.... Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah. It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough, you know you're gonna have to face it, you're __ __ __." Hint: The singer's videos were well known for their depiction of a 'band' of models with heavy makeup pretending to play instruments. The singer was always dressed in a sharp suit and tie. He's no longer with us.
Under cloudy skies we went out this morning and returned chairs and flatware to Gary and Baan, and platters to Khun Nine. We also made a stop at Bliss Studio to drop off donations to The Sold Project. While we were there Chalit showed us some of the portraits he's been commissioned to take of prominent people in the history of Chiang Rai. It's part of the 750th anniversary of the city that will be celebrated next year. The photos are very creative and really capture the personalities of the subjects.
On our way home we drove through the village of Ban Mai. While sitting at a light we watched a woman wash her hair right by the side of the road, in front of her shop. We also noticed that most of the trailers that people tow behind their motorbikes are not securely attached. There is a bar that goes across the seat and they either tie it on or sit on the bar. Hmm. This evening I saw a young woman riding side-saddle on the back of a bike, holding two large triangular shaped boxes containing guitars. Another local observation was a Samlor driver pushing his vehicle on the uphill side of the bridge, with his passenger walking beside him. They were chatting away, and when they reached the top, she got in and they continued on their way. Amazing Thailand.
The storm this afternoon left the yard soaked, with a few little lakes. The dogs didn't get their usual run, but this evening Lisa took them out and they had big fun chasing the ball and running through puddles. Needless to say, she had a big clean-up job when it was over, but the dogs are very happy.
Yesterday I mentioned that I got an explanation as to why the river was being dredged, and the shoreline changed. It seems that the bend in the river, just east of the bridge, puts extra stress on the shore on the north side of the river. By widening the river on the south shore in the turn, the water will flow without rising and eroding the other side. That's life on the river. We still don't know if there will be much of a beach when they're done.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good
we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."
~William Shakespeare
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Monday, June 6, 2011
Slowly
Hi,
The weekend in Chiang Rai was a combination of sunshine, rain, and lots of friends. The river is even wider but now there's an explanation.
That 'Old School Friday' song was "Charlie Brown" by The Coasters. For 'Easy Monday' see if you remember this one: "Your lights are on, but you're not home, your mind is not your own. Your heart sweats, you body shakes, another kiss is what it takes... You know you're gonna have to face it you're __ __ __." Clue: It's gonna take some serious rehab to get over this situation. (Ha)
Saturday morning it looked like any other cloudy day. Around 12:30pm we got yet another 'Storm of the Century' when a monsoonal type deluge hit. It rained so hard that the streets were flooding in some places within 15 minutes. We were out when it hit, but we didn't get wet. Things cleared a bit in the afternoon and by evening it was just cloudy.
We went to 9 Art Gallery for the opening of a very good exhibit of paintings depicting village life in Chiang Rai. The artist captured scenes of typical events with lots of detail. We met more interesting people and saw many friends from the art community.
Sunday was spent making preparations for our afternoon party. We went to the vegetable market in the morning. Back at the house we hung pictures, set up fans, and arranged the furniture and umbrellas on the patio so the afternoon sun would not be too much for our guests. Lisa made her 'famous' Thai style tuna salad, and Boot made coconut chicken, one of my favorite dishes. Even though we told our guests that they didn't have to bring anything, they brought food and drinks. We ended up with 17 people and lots of food. Khun Nine, from the gallery brought a large dessert platter that was a big hit. At one point there were light sprinkles for a few minutes, but it didn't stop anything. The dogs were 'invited' to join the party, on leashes. Daku hung out on the deck for a bit, and BamBam went for a walk with Chalit. They're becoming more social as they mature. The whole affair went on for about five hours and by the time the last guest left, we were beat, but happy. Then came the clean up, and more of the French Open. Our new recorder earned it's keep.
Today we took it easy. Our friend Chalit came over in the morning and we had a nice visit. This afternoon we went to Arisara for a much needed massage. There's nothing like a 90 minute oil massage to relax the body after an active weekend.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still."
~Chinese Proverb
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
The weekend in Chiang Rai was a combination of sunshine, rain, and lots of friends. The river is even wider but now there's an explanation.
That 'Old School Friday' song was "Charlie Brown" by The Coasters. For 'Easy Monday' see if you remember this one: "Your lights are on, but you're not home, your mind is not your own. Your heart sweats, you body shakes, another kiss is what it takes... You know you're gonna have to face it you're __ __ __." Clue: It's gonna take some serious rehab to get over this situation. (Ha)
Saturday morning it looked like any other cloudy day. Around 12:30pm we got yet another 'Storm of the Century' when a monsoonal type deluge hit. It rained so hard that the streets were flooding in some places within 15 minutes. We were out when it hit, but we didn't get wet. Things cleared a bit in the afternoon and by evening it was just cloudy.
We went to 9 Art Gallery for the opening of a very good exhibit of paintings depicting village life in Chiang Rai. The artist captured scenes of typical events with lots of detail. We met more interesting people and saw many friends from the art community.
Sunday was spent making preparations for our afternoon party. We went to the vegetable market in the morning. Back at the house we hung pictures, set up fans, and arranged the furniture and umbrellas on the patio so the afternoon sun would not be too much for our guests. Lisa made her 'famous' Thai style tuna salad, and Boot made coconut chicken, one of my favorite dishes. Even though we told our guests that they didn't have to bring anything, they brought food and drinks. We ended up with 17 people and lots of food. Khun Nine, from the gallery brought a large dessert platter that was a big hit. At one point there were light sprinkles for a few minutes, but it didn't stop anything. The dogs were 'invited' to join the party, on leashes. Daku hung out on the deck for a bit, and BamBam went for a walk with Chalit. They're becoming more social as they mature. The whole affair went on for about five hours and by the time the last guest left, we were beat, but happy. Then came the clean up, and more of the French Open. Our new recorder earned it's keep.
Today we took it easy. Our friend Chalit came over in the morning and we had a nice visit. This afternoon we went to Arisara for a much needed massage. There's nothing like a 90 minute oil massage to relax the body after an active weekend.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Do not fear going forward slowly; fear only to stand still."
~Chinese Proverb
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Friday, June 3, 2011
Friday Funnies
Hi,
Today was more of the same, weather wise. Chiang Rai is not getting the rain it needs, considering all the newly planted crops. Not to mention our lawns. We went out in the morning, and Lisa finished a new print in the afternoon.
That 'Summer of Love' song was "How Can I Be Sure" by The Young Rascals. 'Old School Friday' is next and I think you might know this one. "Who walks in the classroom, cool and slow? Who calls the English teacher Daddy-O? __ __, __ __, he's a clown, that __ __. He's gonna get caught, just you wait and see. (Why is everybody always pickin' on me?) Hint: It's a novelty song from '59 about a rascal at school. The group had a huge string of funny songs.
We have finally figured out the traffic patterns around town so we don't go out in the morning until about 10am. There has definitely been an increase over the time we've been here. Even with the traffic, the town is small enough that you don't need to pack a lunch in order to cross town during rush hour. Even at its worst, it's not Bangkok. (Ha)
As if on a schedule, the sky began to cloud up during lunch, and a few hours later the thunder concert began. Just as we were finishing our swim a large, dark cloud started moving in our direction and the thunder got more intense. All that came of it was a light sprinkle. Boot did some watering before dinner so the flowers were happy. The Gardenias are blooming in the back yard and the smell is delicious. In the course of watering, Boot sprayed the dogs to cool them off. Lisa went to the back door and they both came running up with big smiles on their faces.
There is a big park that used to be the grounds of a prison. Part of the wall still stands. It now serves as a recreation area for kids, with basketball nets, and an area for skateboarders. Tonight the whole thing was transformed into the Fruit Festival, with a large stage for musical presentations, and lots of booths serving food. It seems like there's always something to do in Chiang Rai.
Tomorrow night we'll go to the opening of a new exhibition at 9 Art Gallery, and Sunday we'll have the party. Oh yeah, there's also the French Open finals. Good times ahead.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Now it's time for the 'Funnies'.
Peace,
Danny
The Clever Reporter
A car was involved in an accident in a street. As expected a large crowd gathered. A newspaper reporter, anxious to get his story could not get near the car.
Being a clever sort, he started shouting loudly, "Let me through! Let me through! I am the son of the victim."
The crowd made way for him.
Lying in front of the car was a donkey.
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Today was more of the same, weather wise. Chiang Rai is not getting the rain it needs, considering all the newly planted crops. Not to mention our lawns. We went out in the morning, and Lisa finished a new print in the afternoon.
That 'Summer of Love' song was "How Can I Be Sure" by The Young Rascals. 'Old School Friday' is next and I think you might know this one. "Who walks in the classroom, cool and slow? Who calls the English teacher Daddy-O? __ __, __ __, he's a clown, that __ __. He's gonna get caught, just you wait and see. (Why is everybody always pickin' on me?) Hint: It's a novelty song from '59 about a rascal at school. The group had a huge string of funny songs.
We have finally figured out the traffic patterns around town so we don't go out in the morning until about 10am. There has definitely been an increase over the time we've been here. Even with the traffic, the town is small enough that you don't need to pack a lunch in order to cross town during rush hour. Even at its worst, it's not Bangkok. (Ha)
As if on a schedule, the sky began to cloud up during lunch, and a few hours later the thunder concert began. Just as we were finishing our swim a large, dark cloud started moving in our direction and the thunder got more intense. All that came of it was a light sprinkle. Boot did some watering before dinner so the flowers were happy. The Gardenias are blooming in the back yard and the smell is delicious. In the course of watering, Boot sprayed the dogs to cool them off. Lisa went to the back door and they both came running up with big smiles on their faces.
There is a big park that used to be the grounds of a prison. Part of the wall still stands. It now serves as a recreation area for kids, with basketball nets, and an area for skateboarders. Tonight the whole thing was transformed into the Fruit Festival, with a large stage for musical presentations, and lots of booths serving food. It seems like there's always something to do in Chiang Rai.
Tomorrow night we'll go to the opening of a new exhibition at 9 Art Gallery, and Sunday we'll have the party. Oh yeah, there's also the French Open finals. Good times ahead.
Have a Wonderful WeekEnd. Now it's time for the 'Funnies'.
Peace,
Danny
The Clever Reporter
A car was involved in an accident in a street. As expected a large crowd gathered. A newspaper reporter, anxious to get his story could not get near the car.
Being a clever sort, he started shouting loudly, "Let me through! Let me through! I am the son of the victim."
The crowd made way for him.
Lying in front of the car was a donkey.
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Beauty
Hi,
We had another one of those hot, muggy Chiang Rai days. The afternoon brought lots of booming thunder, but no rain. We did some party shopping in the morning and had a nice visit with our friend Gary in the afternoon.
Well, the 'Summer of Love' sure holds memories for some of you. Here's more of the song: "How do I know? Maybe you're trying to use me, flying too high can confuse me. Touch me but don't bring me down. Whenever I am away from you, my alibi is tellin' people I don't care for you... __ __ __ __ __, I really, really, really wanna know"
Clue: The group started out 'young' but soon grew up. (Ha)
At 9am the temperature at the airport was reported as 86 degrees but it felt hotter. We took the dogs out early for some ball play. Daku's leg is doing fine and he loves to chase the ball, but BamBam is the real athlete. She runs like the wind and makes incredible leaps to catch the ball in the air.
We went down to Big C to pick up a few things for the party and got a big surprise. The whole store has been rearranged, which means it's hard to find things. Most stores do this at least once a year so you'll see more things to buy. What? It will take a few more visits to get used to this 'new' store.
On the way home we passed a shop that has become part of our driving routine. It's called "Happy Sister" and we made lots of jokes about it before it was completed. We're still not sure exactly what goes on, but we know there's food involved in part of the complex. I can't resist saying things like, "Where's Sister?" or "Are ya Happy today?". Today we realized that it's hard to resist. One of these days we'll stop and check it out.
When we invited our friends Gary and Baan to the party, Gary offered to help with any supplies we might need. Today he brought by some chairs and we sat and had a nice chat. He's from England and has sailed around the world. He has lots of interesting stories to tell.
Later in the afternoon we took delivery of a cabinet we bought for the bathroom. The guys who brought it spent a lot of time making sure it was level so the doors wouldn't swing open. We've been frequent patrons of this furniture store and they always give us excellent service.
Time to get back to the French Open. I'm still amazed that we're so into tennis these days. Our friend the 'Watch Guy' and his family are also fans and every time we go by the shop during tennis season, we talk about it. They don't speak much English, but we'll mention a recent match and they are up on all the players names. It's a fun thing to have common interest.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old."
~Franz Kafka
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
We had another one of those hot, muggy Chiang Rai days. The afternoon brought lots of booming thunder, but no rain. We did some party shopping in the morning and had a nice visit with our friend Gary in the afternoon.
Well, the 'Summer of Love' sure holds memories for some of you. Here's more of the song: "How do I know? Maybe you're trying to use me, flying too high can confuse me. Touch me but don't bring me down. Whenever I am away from you, my alibi is tellin' people I don't care for you... __ __ __ __ __, I really, really, really wanna know"
Clue: The group started out 'young' but soon grew up. (Ha)
At 9am the temperature at the airport was reported as 86 degrees but it felt hotter. We took the dogs out early for some ball play. Daku's leg is doing fine and he loves to chase the ball, but BamBam is the real athlete. She runs like the wind and makes incredible leaps to catch the ball in the air.
We went down to Big C to pick up a few things for the party and got a big surprise. The whole store has been rearranged, which means it's hard to find things. Most stores do this at least once a year so you'll see more things to buy. What? It will take a few more visits to get used to this 'new' store.
On the way home we passed a shop that has become part of our driving routine. It's called "Happy Sister" and we made lots of jokes about it before it was completed. We're still not sure exactly what goes on, but we know there's food involved in part of the complex. I can't resist saying things like, "Where's Sister?" or "Are ya Happy today?". Today we realized that it's hard to resist. One of these days we'll stop and check it out.
When we invited our friends Gary and Baan to the party, Gary offered to help with any supplies we might need. Today he brought by some chairs and we sat and had a nice chat. He's from England and has sailed around the world. He has lots of interesting stories to tell.
Later in the afternoon we took delivery of a cabinet we bought for the bathroom. The guys who brought it spent a lot of time making sure it was level so the doors wouldn't swing open. We've been frequent patrons of this furniture store and they always give us excellent service.
Time to get back to the French Open. I'm still amazed that we're so into tennis these days. Our friend the 'Watch Guy' and his family are also fans and every time we go by the shop during tennis season, we talk about it. They don't speak much English, but we'll mention a recent match and they are up on all the players names. It's a fun thing to have common interest.
Have a Thrilling Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old."
~Franz Kafka
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Experience
Hi,
Today we had two distinct weather systems. The morning was sunny and hot, the afternoon was filled with dark clouds, thunder, and light rain. We managed to be out during the pleasant part, and swim between the showers.
The 'Easy' song was "School Boy Crush" by Average White Band (AWB). You knew that all the time. 'Summer of Love' brought lots of different kinds of music to our ears. This next one is still one of my favorites:
"__ __ __ __ __, in a world that's constantly changing? __ __ __ __ __ where I stand with you? Whenever I, whenever I am away from you, I wanna die 'cause you know I wanna stay with you..." Hint: Back in the day I was really groovin' on this tune. It spoke to the doubts about love. Just couldn't be certain, or could I?
The morning was full of yard activity. The crew returned to finish their work, and the pool guy came for the weekly service. By mid-morning they were all gone. We went down to Sinthanee to pick up a hard disc recorder for the TV. While we were waiting we watched a couple of music videos by a Korean 'Girl Group' named Rainbow. Very slick production, though we couldn't hear the music. Hmm.
As lunch time approached, and Boot was in Ban Du, we opted to eat at Central Plaza. Today we dined at S&P, where the menu has lots to offer, but the place is cold and drafty. We managed to get a table that was somewhat comfortable, and had a nice lunch.
It occurred to me, while watching various motorbikes on the main road, that the light weight and step-through configuration are the reason so many women ride them. That and the fact that they are much more affordable than a car. For many families, the motorbike is the 'family vehicle'. The rest of my thought was that if traffic in the U.S. would accommodate these small machines, more people could move about, and have more independence, for less gas. It could happen is some small towns I suppose.
With the election a month away, the streets are getting filled with 'speaker trucks'. These are pick-up trucks that have either loudspeaker horns on the roof, or P.A. speakers in the bed of the truck. They drive very slowly through the streets playing music, and then a recorded message/promotion from the candidate that hired them. The may also have a large poster with the candidates photo and ballot number. It's so odd to be in traffic, hear a voice, and not know where it's coming from or what it's saying. These trucks are also used to sell products and services, but I think they're all booked up during the campaign. Hmm, can you imagine?
I think it's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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Today we had two distinct weather systems. The morning was sunny and hot, the afternoon was filled with dark clouds, thunder, and light rain. We managed to be out during the pleasant part, and swim between the showers.
The 'Easy' song was "School Boy Crush" by Average White Band (AWB). You knew that all the time. 'Summer of Love' brought lots of different kinds of music to our ears. This next one is still one of my favorites:
"__ __ __ __ __, in a world that's constantly changing? __ __ __ __ __ where I stand with you? Whenever I, whenever I am away from you, I wanna die 'cause you know I wanna stay with you..." Hint: Back in the day I was really groovin' on this tune. It spoke to the doubts about love. Just couldn't be certain, or could I?
The morning was full of yard activity. The crew returned to finish their work, and the pool guy came for the weekly service. By mid-morning they were all gone. We went down to Sinthanee to pick up a hard disc recorder for the TV. While we were waiting we watched a couple of music videos by a Korean 'Girl Group' named Rainbow. Very slick production, though we couldn't hear the music. Hmm.
As lunch time approached, and Boot was in Ban Du, we opted to eat at Central Plaza. Today we dined at S&P, where the menu has lots to offer, but the place is cold and drafty. We managed to get a table that was somewhat comfortable, and had a nice lunch.
It occurred to me, while watching various motorbikes on the main road, that the light weight and step-through configuration are the reason so many women ride them. That and the fact that they are much more affordable than a car. For many families, the motorbike is the 'family vehicle'. The rest of my thought was that if traffic in the U.S. would accommodate these small machines, more people could move about, and have more independence, for less gas. It could happen is some small towns I suppose.
With the election a month away, the streets are getting filled with 'speaker trucks'. These are pick-up trucks that have either loudspeaker horns on the roof, or P.A. speakers in the bed of the truck. They drive very slowly through the streets playing music, and then a recorded message/promotion from the candidate that hired them. The may also have a large poster with the candidates photo and ballot number. It's so odd to be in traffic, hear a voice, and not know where it's coming from or what it's saying. These trucks are also used to sell products and services, but I think they're all booked up during the campaign. Hmm, can you imagine?
I think it's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience."
~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
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