Hi,
It's about 7 a.m. Saturday morning and we're in Taipei on a stop. Couldn't resist the opportunity to get the message out without missing a full day. Actually, we totally missed Friday.
You guys were asleep at the wheel on the song. "If You Love Someone, Set Them Free" by Sting, by 'Song of the Blue Turtle' LP. Shame on you. The weekend song is so obvious that all you get is '1970', by a trio.
"All my bags are packed I'm ready to go I'm standing here Outside your door I hate to wake you up To say goodbye.."
Well, we're hungry and there's more airport to visit. There's a new bird exhibit, and they've remodeled the Orchid Lounge. See you on Monday.
Peace,
Danny
10 signs you're an Internet geek
10. When filling out your driver's license application you give your IP address.
9. You no longer ask prospective dates what their sign is, instead your line is "Hi, what's your URL?"
8. Instead of calling you to dinner, your spouse sends e-mail.
7. You're amazed to find out spam is a food.
6. You "ping" people to see if they're awake, "finger" them to find out how they are, and "AYT" them to make sure they're listening to you.
5. You search the Net endlessly hoping to win every silly free T-shirt contest.
4. You introduce your wife as "my lady@home.wife" and refer to your children as "client applications".
3. At social functions you introduce your husband as "my domain server".
2. After winning the office super bowl pool you blurt out, "I feel so colon-right parentheses!"
And the number one sign you are an Internet Geek:
1. Two Words: "Pizza's Here!"
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
Friday, August 31, 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Cherish
Hi,
This is late, and it will be brief. We're in the last, final stages of our departure. We had a great birthday dinner with C-Bass and family last night. Instead of baking him a cake, I had to buy one and write on it with little icing tubes. Not the same, but done with love. After dinner, cake and gifts, I was drawn to August room by the funky sounds of George Clinton and company. August was playing 'Flashlight', with the bass turned up. Did you know that 'Muppets in Space' has a very funky soundtrack? Who knew?
Just got back from getting the van cleaned up. We'll take it to the Divas at noon. Then it's off to Kerrina for a final PT session. After that, the final bag packing and then a brief breather. We'll do dinner the the kids, and then off to return the rental and LAX, for hours of standing/sitting around.
Anna M. was the only one to respond to the song, so far. Brava! Here's a little more, with no clues, 'cause you should know. "If you need somebody, call my name. If you want someone, you can do the same...__ __ __ __, __ __ __"
I'm going to miss you all, but not really. We'll still keep meeting like this and it won't be long before December comes and you'll be wondering why I haven't left yet. (Ha) Don't forget, it's 14 hours ahead of LA time. Don't bother calling before 6am. Get it?
As we say in Thailand, Sawatdee Cup.
Peace,
Danny
"Cherish your vision;
Cherish your ideals;
Cherish the music that stirs in your heart,
the beauty that forms in your mind,
the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts.
If you remain true to them, your world will at last be built."
~James Allen
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
This is late, and it will be brief. We're in the last, final stages of our departure. We had a great birthday dinner with C-Bass and family last night. Instead of baking him a cake, I had to buy one and write on it with little icing tubes. Not the same, but done with love. After dinner, cake and gifts, I was drawn to August room by the funky sounds of George Clinton and company. August was playing 'Flashlight', with the bass turned up. Did you know that 'Muppets in Space' has a very funky soundtrack? Who knew?
Just got back from getting the van cleaned up. We'll take it to the Divas at noon. Then it's off to Kerrina for a final PT session. After that, the final bag packing and then a brief breather. We'll do dinner the the kids, and then off to return the rental and LAX, for hours of standing/sitting around.
Anna M. was the only one to respond to the song, so far. Brava! Here's a little more, with no clues, 'cause you should know. "If you need somebody, call my name. If you want someone, you can do the same...__ __ __ __, __ __ __"
I'm going to miss you all, but not really. We'll still keep meeting like this and it won't be long before December comes and you'll be wondering why I haven't left yet. (Ha) Don't forget, it's 14 hours ahead of LA time. Don't bother calling before 6am. Get it?
As we say in Thailand, Sawatdee Cup.
Peace,
Danny
"Cherish your vision;
Cherish your ideals;
Cherish the music that stirs in your heart,
the beauty that forms in your mind,
the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts.
If you remain true to them, your world will at last be built."
~James Allen
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Dreams
Hi,
Just two more days. The list is getting shorter, but things still need attention. Lots to tell you, so let's get started.
I was surprised that so many of you knew "I Will Survive", and knew it was by Gloria Gaynor. Anna M. sent me a complete bio. It appears that Ms. Gaynor is still enjoying an active career in the industry, performing, getting her songs placed on TV and even writing an autobiography. (the title is, guess)
So now it's time for a mid-week challenge. This one comes from across the pond by a prolific writer. From a verse:
"If you want to keep something precious, you got to lock it up and throw away the key. If you want to hold onto your possession, don't even think about me...." Hint: Don't forget we're following a bit of a theme this week.
We just got home from taking Norm and Irina to the airport (they're going to Idaho). I haven't seen 5am in quite a while. We went in there Camry Hybrid. I mention this for two reasons. We didn't take the Lexus because we delivered it to our friend Michael for storage and sale. He's going to help us, since it's time to go and it isn't sold. The other reason I mention the Camry, I got to drive it home. Very nice vehicle. A little freaky to get used to. I got into trying to drive in 'E' mode. When I got it back to the house, I thought the engine had died. I kept trying to restart it and then Lisa asked me if it wasn't just doing it's thing. Sure enough, it was in silent mode. I could really get into this. Oh well, maybe in the future.
We picked up a Chevy Cobalt at Alamo on our way back from LAX. That will be our car for the next two days. Lisa drove it home and said it wasn't bad. It certainly beats a Tuk-Tuk.
And now the the water report. Wild Rivers was an experience. We got there about 11, an hour after opening. The place was packed. There were people everywhere, sliding and jumping and screaming. We found a nice spot next to the Lazy River and used that as home base. Cruising around, we found Hurricane Harbor, with it's wave machine. These are small surges of water that eventually have the whole giant pool rippling. It was full of kid and teens. We wandered in with the boys. Not far from that was a giant pool that produced real waves. They had boogie boards you could use to ride them. There were kids in there with fins (regulars) and they were really cutting it up. Mostly boys, but there were also a few girls who knew their stuff. Not a beginners pool.
C-Bass and his friend Nate went off and slid down various thing and we hung out with Anna and Mr. August. We rode the River, which was fun. You get in a big tube (we had a double) and let the current just take you along. Of course, you have to contend with kids who are either racing, playing tag or just being kids. It goes around one big section of the park so we started and ended at the same spot. August found his 'thing' in a four lane slide where they sit on a rubber mat and go pretty fast and stop in a pool of water (like splash mountain without the car). He alternated between that and the hot-tub.
We're off to have breakfast with Kristin (we stayed at her condo) and her dad. The day will be busy, but the eye is on the goal. Oh yeah, if you have Skype or iChat, send me you screen name. My Skype name is 'merakthai' (without the quotes) My iChat is my email address. See you on the internet.
Have a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Hold Fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly."
~Langston Houghes
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
Just two more days. The list is getting shorter, but things still need attention. Lots to tell you, so let's get started.
I was surprised that so many of you knew "I Will Survive", and knew it was by Gloria Gaynor. Anna M. sent me a complete bio. It appears that Ms. Gaynor is still enjoying an active career in the industry, performing, getting her songs placed on TV and even writing an autobiography. (the title is, guess)
So now it's time for a mid-week challenge. This one comes from across the pond by a prolific writer. From a verse:
"If you want to keep something precious, you got to lock it up and throw away the key. If you want to hold onto your possession, don't even think about me...." Hint: Don't forget we're following a bit of a theme this week.
We just got home from taking Norm and Irina to the airport (they're going to Idaho). I haven't seen 5am in quite a while. We went in there Camry Hybrid. I mention this for two reasons. We didn't take the Lexus because we delivered it to our friend Michael for storage and sale. He's going to help us, since it's time to go and it isn't sold. The other reason I mention the Camry, I got to drive it home. Very nice vehicle. A little freaky to get used to. I got into trying to drive in 'E' mode. When I got it back to the house, I thought the engine had died. I kept trying to restart it and then Lisa asked me if it wasn't just doing it's thing. Sure enough, it was in silent mode. I could really get into this. Oh well, maybe in the future.
We picked up a Chevy Cobalt at Alamo on our way back from LAX. That will be our car for the next two days. Lisa drove it home and said it wasn't bad. It certainly beats a Tuk-Tuk.
And now the the water report. Wild Rivers was an experience. We got there about 11, an hour after opening. The place was packed. There were people everywhere, sliding and jumping and screaming. We found a nice spot next to the Lazy River and used that as home base. Cruising around, we found Hurricane Harbor, with it's wave machine. These are small surges of water that eventually have the whole giant pool rippling. It was full of kid and teens. We wandered in with the boys. Not far from that was a giant pool that produced real waves. They had boogie boards you could use to ride them. There were kids in there with fins (regulars) and they were really cutting it up. Mostly boys, but there were also a few girls who knew their stuff. Not a beginners pool.
C-Bass and his friend Nate went off and slid down various thing and we hung out with Anna and Mr. August. We rode the River, which was fun. You get in a big tube (we had a double) and let the current just take you along. Of course, you have to contend with kids who are either racing, playing tag or just being kids. It goes around one big section of the park so we started and ended at the same spot. August found his 'thing' in a four lane slide where they sit on a rubber mat and go pretty fast and stop in a pool of water (like splash mountain without the car). He alternated between that and the hot-tub.
We're off to have breakfast with Kristin (we stayed at her condo) and her dad. The day will be busy, but the eye is on the goal. Oh yeah, if you have Skype or iChat, send me you screen name. My Skype name is 'merakthai' (without the quotes) My iChat is my email address. See you on the internet.
Have a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Hold Fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly."
~Langston Houghes
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Talents
Hi,
Well, a wet-letter day is upon us. Today we go to the water park in Irvine. We've never been to a water park. I've seen footage of the various slides and stuff, and frankly, it has the same appeal as a roller-coaster. That's not the point though. This is part of the C-Bass Birthday Celebration. I will go, I will get wet, and I will play on the baby slide (if they let me). He's having a hard enough time with this separation anxiety. If it's wet he wants, it's wet he'll get.
Yesterday I had my second visit in as many weeks to Cousin Joel's studio. This time I got an intensive tutoring from his technical assistant James. James is what I call 'scary smart'. He knows how to fly around through Logic (the music program I'll be alone with in LOS) like it's the back of his hand. It was all I could do to stay on the edge of my chair and focus with all my might. I must say, he's a very patient teacher. He made sure I could do everything he taught me. Now I not only know how to access the hundreds of new sounds that Joel gave me, I know what to do with them in the program. Their generosity overwhelms me with gratitude. Big thanks to both of you.
Speaking of music, I was surprised to get so much mail on the first day of the song. This should help solve it:
"...To break me with goodbye you'd think I'd crumble, you'd think I'd lay down and die. Oh no, not I __ __ __..." Hints:
It's from 1979 by a disco diva, initials GG, and you really don't need more help.
With three days left on the continent, our dance cards are on the verge of being overbooked. There just isn't enough time to do lunch and dinner with everybody. That fills the heart and makes me realize that my life is full. When you have an abundance of true friends, you've got it all. Every time we have a need, or a challenge, it's met with solutions from friends. Amazing. All the little things that could be big things are being dealt with, and not driving us crazy.
Last night we started doing the serious sorting in preparation for the real packing. We're able to leave behind many things that we really don't need this first time around. A little corner of Norm's attic will be home to our stuff. I think I will be able to surrender enough to have manageable bags. I keep telling myself, 'You get to go shopping when you get to LOS'. Now isn't that just too bad? (Ha)
Oh, one more thing. Tomorrow is the target day to deliver the van to it's new owners. The Cake Divas are getting my beloved vehicle. I love it when stuff goes to friends. Leigh and Joan are dear friends of ours and passing 'baby' to them seems like the right thing to do. And it will smell sooo good inside.
Have a Terrific Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Use what talents you possess;
the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except those that sang best."
~Henry Van Dyke
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
Well, a wet-letter day is upon us. Today we go to the water park in Irvine. We've never been to a water park. I've seen footage of the various slides and stuff, and frankly, it has the same appeal as a roller-coaster. That's not the point though. This is part of the C-Bass Birthday Celebration. I will go, I will get wet, and I will play on the baby slide (if they let me). He's having a hard enough time with this separation anxiety. If it's wet he wants, it's wet he'll get.
Yesterday I had my second visit in as many weeks to Cousin Joel's studio. This time I got an intensive tutoring from his technical assistant James. James is what I call 'scary smart'. He knows how to fly around through Logic (the music program I'll be alone with in LOS) like it's the back of his hand. It was all I could do to stay on the edge of my chair and focus with all my might. I must say, he's a very patient teacher. He made sure I could do everything he taught me. Now I not only know how to access the hundreds of new sounds that Joel gave me, I know what to do with them in the program. Their generosity overwhelms me with gratitude. Big thanks to both of you.
Speaking of music, I was surprised to get so much mail on the first day of the song. This should help solve it:
"...To break me with goodbye you'd think I'd crumble, you'd think I'd lay down and die. Oh no, not I __ __ __..." Hints:
It's from 1979 by a disco diva, initials GG, and you really don't need more help.
With three days left on the continent, our dance cards are on the verge of being overbooked. There just isn't enough time to do lunch and dinner with everybody. That fills the heart and makes me realize that my life is full. When you have an abundance of true friends, you've got it all. Every time we have a need, or a challenge, it's met with solutions from friends. Amazing. All the little things that could be big things are being dealt with, and not driving us crazy.
Last night we started doing the serious sorting in preparation for the real packing. We're able to leave behind many things that we really don't need this first time around. A little corner of Norm's attic will be home to our stuff. I think I will be able to surrender enough to have manageable bags. I keep telling myself, 'You get to go shopping when you get to LOS'. Now isn't that just too bad? (Ha)
Oh, one more thing. Tomorrow is the target day to deliver the van to it's new owners. The Cake Divas are getting my beloved vehicle. I love it when stuff goes to friends. Leigh and Joan are dear friends of ours and passing 'baby' to them seems like the right thing to do. And it will smell sooo good inside.
Have a Terrific Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"Use what talents you possess;
the woods would be very silent
if no birds sang except those that sang best."
~Henry Van Dyke
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
Monday, August 27, 2007
Nothing
Hi,
I hope you had a refreshing weekend. Ours was busy, of course. Before I get into that, we have a song to discuss. It was "I'll Be Seeing You", as performed by numerous artist. It was written by Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal and published in 1938. Became a major morale song during the war, for obvious reasons. A real heart-tugger. I'm impressed that so many of you know the song, and saw the connection.
"At First I was afraid, I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side..." Clue: This is a '79 disco tune going out to all the drama queens. This is from the intro, a non-rhythmic, mellow-dramatic, over the top reading. Then comes the pounding song. Put on you bellbottoms and remember.
Saturday afternoon, we got a major sendoff from about 150 close friends. Wow. It's hard to find the words to describe the feelings that ensued. My good friend Lee was the initial instigator of the event. Apparently it took on a life of it's own, and drove him a little crazy in the process. Big thanks, much gratitude and love to all 'my boys' for all that they did. We were overwhelmed with all the sentiments, gifts, and just the presence of so many real friends. This is the part that makes it hard to leave. Why would anybody want to leave all that we have? There's a big world out there, and there's no reason one can't have the love of many friends and the excitement of exploration in the same lifetime. Hmm, did I say that?
That evening we went over to hang out with 'The Family'. Jeff, Anna and August came to the party, but C-Bass didn't make it. First he didn't want to come, and after his folks had left, he changed his mind but it was too late. August showed me some kind of theater set he had put together in the family room. There were many lights, his sound system and a big cloth over the TV screen. I thought we were going to see a show. Later, he announced (after a timer countdown) that it was show time. We had to line up in the hall, pull tickets (all #26) from a bag that he made, hand him the ticket and then go in and sit in a numbered seat. Once we were all seated, he said: 'Who's first?'. What? He then replied: 'Who's going to dance first?'. We had been taken hostage in an August Reality Show. We were like deer caught in the headlights. What do we do now? Anna got up and danced and this pleased the maestro. Then it fell apart from there. No one really wanted to go through this process for the time it was going to take. August stuck his lip out for a minute, but got over it pretty quick.
Yesterday we picked up mom and went back out to Bangkok Blue. We needed to have one last visit, discuss a few more things with our 'connection'. Getting first hand info, pronunciation tips, coordinating schedules is very important work that can only be done efficiently over a dinner of Thai cuisine. (Ha) I also got my very first computer game. Ming gave me a special version of a Formula One game. I have to do some work to load it, but once I do, we'll see if I can stay out of the gravel. While we were there, we were surprised by a visit from Robin and Char, who I mentioned back in January. They traveled to LOS, but got there during the fires and didn't have such a good time. When we explained the cause of the smog, they've decided to try and go back again. Yes, there is clean air in Chiang Rai, most of the year.
That's enough babbling for a Monday morning. Another busy day ahead. Have a Wonderfilled Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely."
~Auguste Rodin
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
I hope you had a refreshing weekend. Ours was busy, of course. Before I get into that, we have a song to discuss. It was "I'll Be Seeing You", as performed by numerous artist. It was written by Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal and published in 1938. Became a major morale song during the war, for obvious reasons. A real heart-tugger. I'm impressed that so many of you know the song, and saw the connection.
"At First I was afraid, I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side..." Clue: This is a '79 disco tune going out to all the drama queens. This is from the intro, a non-rhythmic, mellow-dramatic, over the top reading. Then comes the pounding song. Put on you bellbottoms and remember.
Saturday afternoon, we got a major sendoff from about 150 close friends. Wow. It's hard to find the words to describe the feelings that ensued. My good friend Lee was the initial instigator of the event. Apparently it took on a life of it's own, and drove him a little crazy in the process. Big thanks, much gratitude and love to all 'my boys' for all that they did. We were overwhelmed with all the sentiments, gifts, and just the presence of so many real friends. This is the part that makes it hard to leave. Why would anybody want to leave all that we have? There's a big world out there, and there's no reason one can't have the love of many friends and the excitement of exploration in the same lifetime. Hmm, did I say that?
That evening we went over to hang out with 'The Family'. Jeff, Anna and August came to the party, but C-Bass didn't make it. First he didn't want to come, and after his folks had left, he changed his mind but it was too late. August showed me some kind of theater set he had put together in the family room. There were many lights, his sound system and a big cloth over the TV screen. I thought we were going to see a show. Later, he announced (after a timer countdown) that it was show time. We had to line up in the hall, pull tickets (all #26) from a bag that he made, hand him the ticket and then go in and sit in a numbered seat. Once we were all seated, he said: 'Who's first?'. What? He then replied: 'Who's going to dance first?'. We had been taken hostage in an August Reality Show. We were like deer caught in the headlights. What do we do now? Anna got up and danced and this pleased the maestro. Then it fell apart from there. No one really wanted to go through this process for the time it was going to take. August stuck his lip out for a minute, but got over it pretty quick.
Yesterday we picked up mom and went back out to Bangkok Blue. We needed to have one last visit, discuss a few more things with our 'connection'. Getting first hand info, pronunciation tips, coordinating schedules is very important work that can only be done efficiently over a dinner of Thai cuisine. (Ha) I also got my very first computer game. Ming gave me a special version of a Formula One game. I have to do some work to load it, but once I do, we'll see if I can stay out of the gravel. While we were there, we were surprised by a visit from Robin and Char, who I mentioned back in January. They traveled to LOS, but got there during the fires and didn't have such a good time. When we explained the cause of the smog, they've decided to try and go back again. Yes, there is clean air in Chiang Rai, most of the year.
That's enough babbling for a Monday morning. Another busy day ahead. Have a Wonderfilled Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely."
~Auguste Rodin
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
Friday, August 24, 2007
Friday Funnies
Hi,
Well, memories are intact. As my good friend Michael put it: 'Lighters are held high and everyone is swaying', and we're singing along to "We Are The World". Quincy Jones produced the all-star cast of singers and he actually had a sign above the entrance to the studio saying 'Leave your ego at the door.'
For the weekend, it's time to start getting sentimental. "__ __ __ __ in all the old familiar places, that this heart of mine embraces all day through..." Hint: It's an old one that gained popularity during WWII and proves that sometimes good things happen as a result of war (not many). Rather oblique, I know.
There were two thing I was going to tell you about. I remembered both of them. (amazing) First, the visit to the new school for C-Bass. It's a Charter school that's K-8 and modeled after a school he attended for pre-school. It's based on the idea that a school should be a democratic society where students get to have a say in what happens during their day and how things are done. Each class has a meeting every morning to decide what they're going to do. Text books are used as references and there is very little homework. Older students mentor younger ones and can visit their classes. It's quite an interesting concept and it's too bad it doesn't go past the eighth grade.
The other thing was the 'sign up adventure' with Skype. When you join, you're ask to chose a screen name. Of course I picked Gratidude as my first choice. That was rejected. We found a window that lets you search the world for matches and we found another one. Bummer. Then I figured there couldn't be another Thaifunk. Wrong again. Oh, the pain. To find out you're not as unique as you thought. At least the guy who's Thaifunk is Thai. I had to go deep to trick the masses. So, my Skype name is 'merakthai'. Actually, it's three words: Me Rak Thai, which means Me Love Thai. Clever huh? So, Skype me sometime. The only thing about all that is that one must be on-line and 'available'. Guess you'll just have to check.
This would have been out earlier, but we just got back from LAX and breakfast. We took Norm and Irena to stand in a long line at South West, and then stopped to feed. (Ha) On our ride to the airport, the subject of packing and excess came up. Norm told us we could keep things in his empty attic if we need to. We just discovered the door in the ceiling that's connected to a ladder. Very interesting. We'll certainly be climbing those stairs.
Hey, its Friday and that means it's time for the 'Funnies'. Have a Great WeekEnd.
Peace,
Danny
LITTLE OLD LADY DRIVER
Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, an AZ
State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 17 MPH. He thinks to
himself "This driver is just as dangerous as a speed er!" So he turns on
his lights and pulls the driver over.
Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies -- two in
the front seat and three in the back -- wide eyed and white as ghosts. The
driver, obviously confused, says to him, "Officer, I don't understand, I
was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?"
"Ma'am," the officer replies, "you weren't speeding, but you should know
that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other
drivers."
"Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit
exactly...seventeen miles an hour!" the old woman says a bit proudly.
The AZ State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her
that "17" was the highway number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed,
the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.
"But before I let you go, Ma'am, I have to ask...is everyone in this car
OK? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven't muttered a single peep
this whole time," the officer asks.
"Oh, they'll be alright in a minute, officer. We just got off highway101."
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style http://www.gratidude.blogspot.com
Well, memories are intact. As my good friend Michael put it: 'Lighters are held high and everyone is swaying', and we're singing along to "We Are The World". Quincy Jones produced the all-star cast of singers and he actually had a sign above the entrance to the studio saying 'Leave your ego at the door.'
For the weekend, it's time to start getting sentimental. "__ __ __ __ in all the old familiar places, that this heart of mine embraces all day through..." Hint: It's an old one that gained popularity during WWII and proves that sometimes good things happen as a result of war (not many). Rather oblique, I know.
There were two thing I was going to tell you about. I remembered both of them. (amazing) First, the visit to the new school for C-Bass. It's a Charter school that's K-8 and modeled after a school he attended for pre-school. It's based on the idea that a school should be a democratic society where students get to have a say in what happens during their day and how things are done. Each class has a meeting every morning to decide what they're going to do. Text books are used as references and there is very little homework. Older students mentor younger ones and can visit their classes. It's quite an interesting concept and it's too bad it doesn't go past the eighth grade.
The other thing was the 'sign up adventure' with Skype. When you join, you're ask to chose a screen name. Of course I picked Gratidude as my first choice. That was rejected. We found a window that lets you search the world for matches and we found another one. Bummer. Then I figured there couldn't be another Thaifunk. Wrong again. Oh, the pain. To find out you're not as unique as you thought. At least the guy who's Thaifunk is Thai. I had to go deep to trick the masses. So, my Skype name is 'merakthai'. Actually, it's three words: Me Rak Thai, which means Me Love Thai. Clever huh? So, Skype me sometime. The only thing about all that is that one must be on-line and 'available'. Guess you'll just have to check.
This would have been out earlier, but we just got back from LAX and breakfast. We took Norm and Irena to stand in a long line at South West, and then stopped to feed. (Ha) On our ride to the airport, the subject of packing and excess came up. Norm told us we could keep things in his empty attic if we need to. We just discovered the door in the ceiling that's connected to a ladder. Very interesting. We'll certainly be climbing those stairs.
Hey, its Friday and that means it's time for the 'Funnies'. Have a Great WeekEnd.
Peace,
Danny
LITTLE OLD LADY DRIVER
Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, an AZ
State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 17 MPH. He thinks to
himself "This driver is just as dangerous as a speed er!" So he turns on
his lights and pulls the driver over.
Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies -- two in
the front seat and three in the back -- wide eyed and white as ghosts. The
driver, obviously confused, says to him, "Officer, I don't understand, I
was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?"
"Ma'am," the officer replies, "you weren't speeding, but you should know
that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other
drivers."
"Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit
exactly...seventeen miles an hour!" the old woman says a bit proudly.
The AZ State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her
that "17" was the highway number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed,
the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error.
"But before I let you go, Ma'am, I have to ask...is everyone in this car
OK? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven't muttered a single peep
this whole time," the officer asks.
"Oh, they'll be alright in a minute, officer. We just got off highway101."
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style http://www.gratidude.blogspot.com
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Love
Hi,
This will be short today. The connection is down, where we're staying. I'll have to write this, then go over to The Boys and send it, then dash off to SM for a session with Kerrina the Krusher. From there we go out west to Cousin Joel's, for a massive download of instrument samples and some Logic tips from his staff. Whew, getting tired yet?
Then it's back to the Westside where we both have dinners with friends. Not much time for hanging around waiting for the pipeline to connect. I suspect this sort of thing will happen in LOS from time to time. When it does, we can usually count on one of the numerous 'cafes' to have a stronger 'business' connection. (they seem to get a priority)
So many of you got the song. That's cool. If you didn't quite know it from yesterday's line, this should clench it:
"__ __ __ __, we are the children...." No more clues.
Tomorrow I'll have to tell you about our visit to C-Bass' new school. There was something else I was to mention, but it has flown away for the moment. (don't laugh, it will happen to you too)
Have a Thriller Thursday!
Peace,
Danny
"Love is not what you make of it, but what it makes of you."
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
This will be short today. The connection is down, where we're staying. I'll have to write this, then go over to The Boys and send it, then dash off to SM for a session with Kerrina the Krusher. From there we go out west to Cousin Joel's, for a massive download of instrument samples and some Logic tips from his staff. Whew, getting tired yet?
Then it's back to the Westside where we both have dinners with friends. Not much time for hanging around waiting for the pipeline to connect. I suspect this sort of thing will happen in LOS from time to time. When it does, we can usually count on one of the numerous 'cafes' to have a stronger 'business' connection. (they seem to get a priority)
So many of you got the song. That's cool. If you didn't quite know it from yesterday's line, this should clench it:
"__ __ __ __, we are the children...." No more clues.
Tomorrow I'll have to tell you about our visit to C-Bass' new school. There was something else I was to mention, but it has flown away for the moment. (don't laugh, it will happen to you too)
Have a Thriller Thursday!
Peace,
Danny
"Love is not what you make of it, but what it makes of you."
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
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