Hi,
I guess a bunch of the regulars are on vacation. I really expected to hear from them. Send a post-card or something. Speaking of vacations, just a reminder that we'll be in Bali from #3 to #11 of March. It's so much fun, referring to days by their actual number instead of third. It's number 3. I'll try to send this message every day, but if you don't get your email, look for it on the blog site.
We went over to Overbrook hospital today. They took a couple of x-rays of my hip and spine. Fortunately, the medicine he gave me is what I'd been taking, ibuprofen. I got a shot today that seemed to help. I have a strained ligament. Can you say 'ouch'? The whole thing was much less than it would have been in the states.
I'll bet you were going to get out without a song for the weekend. Ha! Not a chance. I get sidetracked sometimes, but I can still remember a few things. "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police was the song. I just know you know this one: "I feel like this is the beginning, though I've loved you for a million years. And If I thought of our love ending, I'd find myself drowning in my own tears.
__ __ __ __ __ __ __..." Clue: According to the joke below, the artist plays golf. There's a word in the title that you, in L.A., haven't seen a lot of for a while. Trivia: This song and the last one had titles with seven words. Hmm.
End of the week observations. Whether you're in Thailand or any other country where you don't speak the language natively, never present a question with an answer included. For instance: 'Is this whole wheat?' Answer: Yes. The correct approach is to ask 'What kind of bread is this?' or better still 'what bread is this?' or a variation of pigeon English. Remember the clerk at the Wancome Hotel, where we lived for a month. His job was to stand at the counter and nod his head and say yes. He didn't understand a third of what we ask, but he always made us feel like he understood. Dangerous, when you're trying to find out something important. Anyway, we now ask very carefully.
The other thing we've noticed is that key words can change the concentration and focus (in any language) to the point where you'll ask a simple question and get a sentence back that has nothing to do with what you ask. Or, you ask why and the answer is 'yes'. Huh?
It's time for the 'Funnies', dedicated to all my golfing buddies. No, I don't play, but I know people who hit balls and walk a lot. Have a Mellow March WeekEnd. Oh, and Happy Leap Year Day, if there is such a thing.
Peace,
Danny
Stevie Wonder and Jack Nicklaus are in a bar. Stevie mentions that they ought
to get together and play a few holes.
"You play golf?" asks Jack.
Stevie says, "Yes, I have been playing for years."
"But I thought you were blind; how can you play golf if you are blind?" Jack
asks.
"I get my caddie to stand in the middle of the fairway and he calls to me. I
listen for the sound of his voice and play the ball towards him, then when I
get to where the ball lands the caddie moves to the green or further down the
fairway and again I play the ball towards his voice," explains Stevie.
"But how do you putt?" Nicklaus wondered.
"Well," says Stevie, "I get my caddie to lean down in front of the hole and
call to me with his head on the ground and I just play the ball to the sound
of his voice."
Nicklaus says, "What is your handicap?"
"Well, I play off scratch," Stevie assures Jack.
Nicklaus is incredulous and says to Stevie, "We must play a game sometime."
Wonder replies, "Well, people don`t take me seriously so I only play for
money, and I never play for less than $100,000 a hole."
Nicklaus thinks it over and says, "OK, I`m up for that. When would you like
to play?"
"I don`t care - any night next week is OK with me."
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sow (This was Wednesday's Message-Sorry)
Hi,
I'm a little late today. We've been watching the Oscars here in LOS. I was surprised to see the listing. Even though we haven't seen any of the movies, and the show got a bad review from C-Bass, we just had to peak in at 'the show'. Apparently C-Bass didn't like it because of all the nostalgia they stuck in. It was a hedge against the writers strike and I guess they decided to keep it all. I found some of it interesting, but then I'm not 13.
Some of you finally came through on the song front. It was "Laughter In The Rain" by Neil Sedaka. This one should be real easy for you:
"Though I've tried before to tell her, of the feelings I have for her in my heart. Everytime that I come near her, I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start. __ __ __ __ __ __ __........" Hint: This group had the charts under arrest in the early 80s.
Today we had two meetings. Boot called her friend who makes all types of window dressings. She brought over a table full of samples and, even though we don't know a lot about our windows yet, we narrowed down the type of treatments we want. Our second meeting was with a friend of Supat's who is a lawyer at Bangkok Bank (our bank). He's helping us work out the legal aspects of our land. You remember the drill, non-Thais cannot own land, technically. Did I say that? Anyway, there's procedure that we will follow and that's that.
We also walked around the yard and made some choices about trees and bushes. Since we've been living with all these plants, there are some we've become fond of and others that we don't want at the new house. We will be having some fragrant, flowering bushes for sure. This evening the air was full and it was wonderful.
The owner of Chiang Rai Toyota has noticed our construction and stopped by the site to enquire about the engineer and the company. He's not the only one. I think our project is going to put Khun Yuthana on the map in the housing industry. It's neat to be a part of something like this. They keep using the term 'Team' and there's a real payoff when egos step out of the way.
Well, I'm off to the Oscar after party. I'll say hello for you. (555) Have a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow.
Sow an act, and you reap a habit.
Sow a habit and you reap a character.
Sow a character and you reap a destiny."
~James Allen
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
I'm a little late today. We've been watching the Oscars here in LOS. I was surprised to see the listing. Even though we haven't seen any of the movies, and the show got a bad review from C-Bass, we just had to peak in at 'the show'. Apparently C-Bass didn't like it because of all the nostalgia they stuck in. It was a hedge against the writers strike and I guess they decided to keep it all. I found some of it interesting, but then I'm not 13.
Some of you finally came through on the song front. It was "Laughter In The Rain" by Neil Sedaka. This one should be real easy for you:
"Though I've tried before to tell her, of the feelings I have for her in my heart. Everytime that I come near her, I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start. __ __ __ __ __ __ __........" Hint: This group had the charts under arrest in the early 80s.
Today we had two meetings. Boot called her friend who makes all types of window dressings. She brought over a table full of samples and, even though we don't know a lot about our windows yet, we narrowed down the type of treatments we want. Our second meeting was with a friend of Supat's who is a lawyer at Bangkok Bank (our bank). He's helping us work out the legal aspects of our land. You remember the drill, non-Thais cannot own land, technically. Did I say that? Anyway, there's procedure that we will follow and that's that.
We also walked around the yard and made some choices about trees and bushes. Since we've been living with all these plants, there are some we've become fond of and others that we don't want at the new house. We will be having some fragrant, flowering bushes for sure. This evening the air was full and it was wonderful.
The owner of Chiang Rai Toyota has noticed our construction and stopped by the site to enquire about the engineer and the company. He's not the only one. I think our project is going to put Khun Yuthana on the map in the housing industry. It's neat to be a part of something like this. They keep using the term 'Team' and there's a real payoff when egos step out of the way.
Well, I'm off to the Oscar after party. I'll say hello for you. (555) Have a Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow.
Sow an act, and you reap a habit.
Sow a habit and you reap a character.
Sow a character and you reap a destiny."
~James Allen
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Windows
Hi,
Another beautiful day in LOS. We had a sunny day, with an afternoon thunder storm that lasted about one half hour. It left the air clear and clean. We knew there must have been a rainbow somewhere, but couldn't see it. Oh well.
We only had a couple of people recognize the song. I'm amazed. I gave you such clues. As Paul put it: "That clue really stung".
"__ __ __ __ __ __ __, Everything she does just turns me on. Even though my life before was tragic, now I know my love for her goes on."
Hint: There's some magic going on in this song. Add that to Paul's comment and the previous clue and you should have it.
The guy we bought the truck from, went down to Chiang Mai and expedited the release of ownership and today was the day to go to the DMV. Oh joy. Boot went along to act as my translator, which was a good thing, since he doesn't speak any English, and neither did the folks at the DMV. First he had to fill out a ton of paper work and then I had to fill in some blanks, at their direction. Next was the inspection. Thankfully, there was no one in line when I entered the huge garage. The truck passed with no problems and it was then time to sit and wait. First we waited outside in a little corridor, until the inspection was processed. Then it was off to the official waiting-room. Papers in the basket and wait. We waited and waited. We were called to the counter and given a number, and more waiting. Later we found out that there was a paper missing. He'd left it in his new truck, at our house. Back on the road to get the paper. We returned and waited some more. Finally, after three hours, the deed was done and the truck is now in my name. I guess it's the same all over the world.
While we were waiting, a guy came to a window near the door with some papers. He was wearing a hat and a mask that workers wear to cover their faces. I had to get a picture of this. If he'd been in the States and walked in like that, security would have been all over him.
After the brief 'storm', we ventured out and went over to Big C for a few things. The first stop was the 'eye store' where I got my contacts. I've been having a terrible time getting them in my eyes. Lisa has been putting them in, but it's been a chore. Since they helped me learn how to take them out, I figured they'd show me how to 'install' them. Just like before, they had me do it. We learned the trick and I got them both in my eyes without any crying. Whew.
Sunday we fly down to Bangkok on the first leg of our trip to Bali. We'll stay overnight and then take an early flight to our destination. We're calling it a short flight, compared to the flight from the U.S. to Thailand. It's four hours. Just a hop. (Ha) We will have access to the internet, but just in case you don't get my daily message by late morning, go to the blog site (listed below). It may be, that I'll be able to get that posted every day. We've been told that rain can really slow down the internet, and it rains every day. I'll remind you again, just in case.
Have a terrific Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed,
only if there is a light from within."
~Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Another beautiful day in LOS. We had a sunny day, with an afternoon thunder storm that lasted about one half hour. It left the air clear and clean. We knew there must have been a rainbow somewhere, but couldn't see it. Oh well.
We only had a couple of people recognize the song. I'm amazed. I gave you such clues. As Paul put it: "That clue really stung".
"__ __ __ __ __ __ __, Everything she does just turns me on. Even though my life before was tragic, now I know my love for her goes on."
Hint: There's some magic going on in this song. Add that to Paul's comment and the previous clue and you should have it.
The guy we bought the truck from, went down to Chiang Mai and expedited the release of ownership and today was the day to go to the DMV. Oh joy. Boot went along to act as my translator, which was a good thing, since he doesn't speak any English, and neither did the folks at the DMV. First he had to fill out a ton of paper work and then I had to fill in some blanks, at their direction. Next was the inspection. Thankfully, there was no one in line when I entered the huge garage. The truck passed with no problems and it was then time to sit and wait. First we waited outside in a little corridor, until the inspection was processed. Then it was off to the official waiting-room. Papers in the basket and wait. We waited and waited. We were called to the counter and given a number, and more waiting. Later we found out that there was a paper missing. He'd left it in his new truck, at our house. Back on the road to get the paper. We returned and waited some more. Finally, after three hours, the deed was done and the truck is now in my name. I guess it's the same all over the world.
While we were waiting, a guy came to a window near the door with some papers. He was wearing a hat and a mask that workers wear to cover their faces. I had to get a picture of this. If he'd been in the States and walked in like that, security would have been all over him.
After the brief 'storm', we ventured out and went over to Big C for a few things. The first stop was the 'eye store' where I got my contacts. I've been having a terrible time getting them in my eyes. Lisa has been putting them in, but it's been a chore. Since they helped me learn how to take them out, I figured they'd show me how to 'install' them. Just like before, they had me do it. We learned the trick and I got them both in my eyes without any crying. Whew.
Sunday we fly down to Bangkok on the first leg of our trip to Bali. We'll stay overnight and then take an early flight to our destination. We're calling it a short flight, compared to the flight from the U.S. to Thailand. It's four hours. Just a hop. (Ha) We will have access to the internet, but just in case you don't get my daily message by late morning, go to the blog site (listed below). It may be, that I'll be able to get that posted every day. We've been told that rain can really slow down the internet, and it rains every day. I'll remind you again, just in case.
Have a terrific Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed,
only if there is a light from within."
~Elizabeth Kübler-Ross
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Dreaming
Hi,
None of the rain that's been forecasted has materialized. From emails and phone calls, we understand that it's a lot different on the west coast. And not to leave anybody out, there's been cold white stuff falling in the east. Oh, we'll certainly get ours, but it's not the rainy season yet. Next week we'll be in Bali, and it rains almost every day, but then clears up nicely. Sort of like Hawaii.
"Ooooo, I hear __ __ __ __, Walking hand in hand with the one I love. Ooooo, how I love the rainy days, and the happy way I feel inside."
Hint: Do you really need any more? His initials are NS. By the way, big props to those who got it. I know this taxes your memory banks, but that's what it's all about. That and the music.
Today I decided that we should just go straight to Mae Sai for our check in. Why go through the potential aggravation of dealing with the police station, where no English is spoken, when we could have a road trip, and get it done. It took us exactly one hour to get up north. The business at the counter took about ten minutes, tops. After that, we drove up near the border, had some coffee and just walked around, looking at all the stalls and doing a little shopping. Business was slow and the merchants were willing to deal, which is what they expect anyway. It's all over priced up there, waiting for the tourist. We had a mild time schedule so we had to cut it short.
On the way home we stopped at Tesco/Lotus and got a few supplies. There are still parts of the store that we haven't explored yet. Next time. On our drive north, we noticed about a two kilometers stretch where there were strawberry booths, sometimes right next to each other. We decided that on the way back, we'd stop. Well, we did and it was interesting. The berry's weren't very sweet, but the juice they were selling is outstanding. At three bottles for 100 Baht, we couldn't pass it up. It's like dessert.
After lunch and a little relaxing, we went back out. We had to go to the bank and get some U.S. dollars. Imagine that? In Bali, the money changers will only accept crisp, clean, unfolded $100 bills. After a little lesson on real vs counterfeit, and the usual forms, we got our 'new' money.
It's been a busy day, but very satisfying. Tomorrow we have a couple of meetings and maybe we'll run by the site and snap some pics. Speaking of that, I've posted a few new things over at Flickr.
Once again, it's time for Tacky Tuesday. Enjoy.
Peace,
Danny
"I do not know whether I was a man dreaming I was a butterfly,
or
whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man."
~Chuang-tzu (c.369-c.286 BC)
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
None of the rain that's been forecasted has materialized. From emails and phone calls, we understand that it's a lot different on the west coast. And not to leave anybody out, there's been cold white stuff falling in the east. Oh, we'll certainly get ours, but it's not the rainy season yet. Next week we'll be in Bali, and it rains almost every day, but then clears up nicely. Sort of like Hawaii.
"Ooooo, I hear __ __ __ __, Walking hand in hand with the one I love. Ooooo, how I love the rainy days, and the happy way I feel inside."
Hint: Do you really need any more? His initials are NS. By the way, big props to those who got it. I know this taxes your memory banks, but that's what it's all about. That and the music.
Today I decided that we should just go straight to Mae Sai for our check in. Why go through the potential aggravation of dealing with the police station, where no English is spoken, when we could have a road trip, and get it done. It took us exactly one hour to get up north. The business at the counter took about ten minutes, tops. After that, we drove up near the border, had some coffee and just walked around, looking at all the stalls and doing a little shopping. Business was slow and the merchants were willing to deal, which is what they expect anyway. It's all over priced up there, waiting for the tourist. We had a mild time schedule so we had to cut it short.
On the way home we stopped at Tesco/Lotus and got a few supplies. There are still parts of the store that we haven't explored yet. Next time. On our drive north, we noticed about a two kilometers stretch where there were strawberry booths, sometimes right next to each other. We decided that on the way back, we'd stop. Well, we did and it was interesting. The berry's weren't very sweet, but the juice they were selling is outstanding. At three bottles for 100 Baht, we couldn't pass it up. It's like dessert.
After lunch and a little relaxing, we went back out. We had to go to the bank and get some U.S. dollars. Imagine that? In Bali, the money changers will only accept crisp, clean, unfolded $100 bills. After a little lesson on real vs counterfeit, and the usual forms, we got our 'new' money.
It's been a busy day, but very satisfying. Tomorrow we have a couple of meetings and maybe we'll run by the site and snap some pics. Speaking of that, I've posted a few new things over at Flickr.
Once again, it's time for Tacky Tuesday. Enjoy.
Peace,
Danny
"I do not know whether I was a man dreaming I was a butterfly,
or
whether I am now a butterfly dreaming I am a man."
~Chuang-tzu (c.369-c.286 BC)
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Monday, February 25, 2008
Secret
Hi,
Well, back from the weekend of no mail. It seems nobody, except Lisa, remembered "Raindrops", by Dee Clark. You remember, "Raindrops, falling from my eyes..." Oh well, it was bound to happen. Since there's been so much rain in California lately, how about another rain song?
"Strolling along country roads with my baby, it starts to rain, it begins to pour. Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin
I feel a shiver run up my spine, I feel the warmth of her hand in mine. Ooooo, I hear __ __ __ __, walking hand in hand with the one I love..."
Clues: He reminded us that breaking up was hard to do and laughed all the way to the bank. There's two clues in there, really.
We did our usual routine on Sunday. Went over to the 'Chicken Guy' and got a half for lunch, then ate at the NB and cruised around. We actually changed things up a bit and went over to the Wiang Inn and caught our friend Freddie in the lobby lounge. Oh, before dinner we had a massage.
Today we got a call from Boot, saying that she wouldn't be coming in. She had taken a neighbor to the hospital Sunday night and hadn't slept much. So, we were on our own. We managed to struggle through. (Ha) We went downtown for lunch and had a disappointing meal at what used to be one of our favorite spots. It seems that with prices going up on some food items, portions are smaller and, for some reason, quality is slipping. Another plus for eating at home. One of the items on the menu was 'Duck leg with five herbs'. We couldn't help laughing.
Tomorrow is the day for our three month VISA check in. Some of you may remember the comedy three months ago when we went to the police station to check in and they knew nothing about it. This time, we've got the forms, so we're going to try it again. If it doesn't work, we'll just hop in the truck and drive up to Mae Sai and go to the immigration office.
The Place is growing rapidly. The workers have started on the boxes for the concrete beams for the second floor. Next week, the pool people are supposed to start working on our 'cooling spot'. The plan calls for one end to be what's known as an 'infinity edge', which will feed into a waterfall in the corner. The waterfall will empty into a little pond with a bench, for sitting. I can hardly wait. We're going with a deep, deep blue for the pool. Stay tuned.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"The secret of life is to make the best of whatever comes along.
Make each day fresh and new.
Go in search of knowledge and experience.
Let your questions and your answers reconcile.
And do your best to remember...
The best kind of learning curve is an enlightened smile."
~Allin Austen
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Well, back from the weekend of no mail. It seems nobody, except Lisa, remembered "Raindrops", by Dee Clark. You remember, "Raindrops, falling from my eyes..." Oh well, it was bound to happen. Since there's been so much rain in California lately, how about another rain song?
"Strolling along country roads with my baby, it starts to rain, it begins to pour. Without an umbrella we're soaked to the skin
I feel a shiver run up my spine, I feel the warmth of her hand in mine. Ooooo, I hear __ __ __ __, walking hand in hand with the one I love..."
Clues: He reminded us that breaking up was hard to do and laughed all the way to the bank. There's two clues in there, really.
We did our usual routine on Sunday. Went over to the 'Chicken Guy' and got a half for lunch, then ate at the NB and cruised around. We actually changed things up a bit and went over to the Wiang Inn and caught our friend Freddie in the lobby lounge. Oh, before dinner we had a massage.
Today we got a call from Boot, saying that she wouldn't be coming in. She had taken a neighbor to the hospital Sunday night and hadn't slept much. So, we were on our own. We managed to struggle through. (Ha) We went downtown for lunch and had a disappointing meal at what used to be one of our favorite spots. It seems that with prices going up on some food items, portions are smaller and, for some reason, quality is slipping. Another plus for eating at home. One of the items on the menu was 'Duck leg with five herbs'. We couldn't help laughing.
Tomorrow is the day for our three month VISA check in. Some of you may remember the comedy three months ago when we went to the police station to check in and they knew nothing about it. This time, we've got the forms, so we're going to try it again. If it doesn't work, we'll just hop in the truck and drive up to Mae Sai and go to the immigration office.
The Place is growing rapidly. The workers have started on the boxes for the concrete beams for the second floor. Next week, the pool people are supposed to start working on our 'cooling spot'. The plan calls for one end to be what's known as an 'infinity edge', which will feed into a waterfall in the corner. The waterfall will empty into a little pond with a bench, for sitting. I can hardly wait. We're going with a deep, deep blue for the pool. Stay tuned.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"The secret of life is to make the best of whatever comes along.
Make each day fresh and new.
Go in search of knowledge and experience.
Let your questions and your answers reconcile.
And do your best to remember...
The best kind of learning curve is an enlightened smile."
~Allin Austen
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Friday, February 22, 2008
Friday Funnies
Hi,
The end (almost) of another week. We hear, through the 'net-vine' that it's been raining in L.A. Well, last night we had a bit of rain. Lots of big thunder too. The kind that starts out like it's far away, and then seems to just roll across the land. This morning it was sunny and the birds were singing away. I like the night rain.
Bravo, to the few of you that named "For Your Love" by The Yardbirds, as the song. Once again, if you look back at the clues, you'll see that I handed it to you. Charlie Parker's nickname was 'Bird', short for 'yardbird', because he loved chicken so much. (or so the story goes)
Since it's so rainy and stuff, how about a relevant song. "Since my love has left me, I'm so all alone. I would bring her back to me, but I don't know where she's gone. Clue: If I give you the chorus, you have the song. It's one word and they're falling from his eyes. Remember the theme here.
Today we did some banking and had a meeting at the property. The workers are even higher in the air now. Forgot my camera today, but I'll get some shots tomorrow. They're working on the masts for the second floor. The upstairs is going to be one of the tallest structures on our road. Hmm, didn't mean to attract so much attention. Well, at least it won't be pink. We're approaching that time when the decisions are on us. Up to now, the structural things have been left to the experts. Now it's 'where do you want that?' and 'how far from here to there?' and stuff that makes you think. It's really quite empowering, actually deciding what we want to live in and how.
I'm going to post some more pics tonight or tomorrow. Lots of them. Today, we were riding down the Super Highway, on our way to a bank stop, when we spotted a big truck. What made this unusual was that there was an elephant in the back of the truck. You don't see that every day. Lisa managed to hang out of the window at a light and get a picture.
It's time for the 'Funnies', and in honor of someone coming of 'age', I present the last of the old people jokes. Have a Wonderful WeekEnd and I hope your favorite sport doesn't get rained out.
Peace,
Danny
Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A
few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a
gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor
spoke to Morris and said, "You're really doing great, aren't you?"
Morris replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and
be cheerful.'"
The doctor said, "I didn't say that. I said, 'You've got a heart
murmur; be careful.'"
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
The end (almost) of another week. We hear, through the 'net-vine' that it's been raining in L.A. Well, last night we had a bit of rain. Lots of big thunder too. The kind that starts out like it's far away, and then seems to just roll across the land. This morning it was sunny and the birds were singing away. I like the night rain.
Bravo, to the few of you that named "For Your Love" by The Yardbirds, as the song. Once again, if you look back at the clues, you'll see that I handed it to you. Charlie Parker's nickname was 'Bird', short for 'yardbird', because he loved chicken so much. (or so the story goes)
Since it's so rainy and stuff, how about a relevant song. "Since my love has left me, I'm so all alone. I would bring her back to me, but I don't know where she's gone. Clue: If I give you the chorus, you have the song. It's one word and they're falling from his eyes. Remember the theme here.
Today we did some banking and had a meeting at the property. The workers are even higher in the air now. Forgot my camera today, but I'll get some shots tomorrow. They're working on the masts for the second floor. The upstairs is going to be one of the tallest structures on our road. Hmm, didn't mean to attract so much attention. Well, at least it won't be pink. We're approaching that time when the decisions are on us. Up to now, the structural things have been left to the experts. Now it's 'where do you want that?' and 'how far from here to there?' and stuff that makes you think. It's really quite empowering, actually deciding what we want to live in and how.
I'm going to post some more pics tonight or tomorrow. Lots of them. Today, we were riding down the Super Highway, on our way to a bank stop, when we spotted a big truck. What made this unusual was that there was an elephant in the back of the truck. You don't see that every day. Lisa managed to hang out of the window at a light and get a picture.
It's time for the 'Funnies', and in honor of someone coming of 'age', I present the last of the old people jokes. Have a Wonderful WeekEnd and I hope your favorite sport doesn't get rained out.
Peace,
Danny
Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical. A
few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a
gorgeous young woman on his arm. A couple of days later, the doctor
spoke to Morris and said, "You're really doing great, aren't you?"
Morris replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and
be cheerful.'"
The doctor said, "I didn't say that. I said, 'You've got a heart
murmur; be careful.'"
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Courage (Monday 2-18-08
Hi,
Well, this will be a rather brief message. Our internet connection has been down for two days. Most frustrating and very odd, since we've been able to use Skype, which travels over the internet. Hmm. I can't begin to explain that one, except that Skype uses some kind of 'tunnel' that may not need the entire net. We'll probably have to have someone come to the house tomorrow and figure this out.
The weekend song was "Gimme Some Lovin'" by The Spencer Davis Group. I thought you knew. I'm guessing you'd like to start the week with an easy, fun one. How about this: "__, on a Sunday afternoon. Really, couldn't get away too soon." Hint: They started out young. Where does the needle go on a record?
We had a very nice weekend, even without the web. We went to the site and looked at some paint samples for the wall. Also chose the terrazo (sp?) for the terraces and foot paths. We had 'The Family' (Jen and the boys) over for dinner, watched a big football match between Manchester United and Arsenal (Manchester won) and generally hung out.
That was Saturday. On Sunday we ate out and went to the NB. There was a clash of music that was a bit hard to take. As we walked in, there was an ensemble of blind singers and musicians who had set up a la Venice Beach. Most of it was pretty good, until the guitar player/singer started up on the big stage. That's when the clash occurred. Nobody seemed to mind, so we just kept strolling. After we left the NB, we went to the video store. We hadn't been there in a long time. Found a couple of comedies and finished the evening with more football.
Driving observation number 29. Lisa had another of her revelations. In the U.S. we're taught to drive defensively. Here it's about driving offensively. Also, red lights are merely a suggestion. At some intersections it's up to you. At some, the red light is just a pretty decoration. I have yet to drive through one, although I'm getting the hang of the 'rolling start'. There are some corners where there's a big countdown light, and when it gets down to five seconds, you start your roll. Every time behind the wheel is an adventure in living/surviving.
Today we went to Big C to try and get some satisfaction with the internet thing and we were given a phone number. Thank you very much. While we were there I decided to have my eyes checked at one of the many 'eye shops' that are all over town. I got an exam the night before, downtown, but wanted a second opinion. This test was a little more sophisticated and I decided to try soft contacts for my distance vision. Hmm, this is going to take some getting used to. I used to use one hard lense in one eye, and it got easy to install. These soft ones are really difficult, but with practice I'll get the hang of it. It did improve my vision, so I'll keep at it.
Now it's time to me to go into town, to 'Cafe Connect', plug my laptop into their system and send this off to the world.
Have a Magnificent Week!
Peace,
Danny
PS I guess it wasn't so brief after all.
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."
~E. E. cummings
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Well, this will be a rather brief message. Our internet connection has been down for two days. Most frustrating and very odd, since we've been able to use Skype, which travels over the internet. Hmm. I can't begin to explain that one, except that Skype uses some kind of 'tunnel' that may not need the entire net. We'll probably have to have someone come to the house tomorrow and figure this out.
The weekend song was "Gimme Some Lovin'" by The Spencer Davis Group. I thought you knew. I'm guessing you'd like to start the week with an easy, fun one. How about this: "__, on a Sunday afternoon. Really, couldn't get away too soon." Hint: They started out young. Where does the needle go on a record?
We had a very nice weekend, even without the web. We went to the site and looked at some paint samples for the wall. Also chose the terrazo (sp?) for the terraces and foot paths. We had 'The Family' (Jen and the boys) over for dinner, watched a big football match between Manchester United and Arsenal (Manchester won) and generally hung out.
That was Saturday. On Sunday we ate out and went to the NB. There was a clash of music that was a bit hard to take. As we walked in, there was an ensemble of blind singers and musicians who had set up a la Venice Beach. Most of it was pretty good, until the guitar player/singer started up on the big stage. That's when the clash occurred. Nobody seemed to mind, so we just kept strolling. After we left the NB, we went to the video store. We hadn't been there in a long time. Found a couple of comedies and finished the evening with more football.
Driving observation number 29. Lisa had another of her revelations. In the U.S. we're taught to drive defensively. Here it's about driving offensively. Also, red lights are merely a suggestion. At some intersections it's up to you. At some, the red light is just a pretty decoration. I have yet to drive through one, although I'm getting the hang of the 'rolling start'. There are some corners where there's a big countdown light, and when it gets down to five seconds, you start your roll. Every time behind the wheel is an adventure in living/surviving.
Today we went to Big C to try and get some satisfaction with the internet thing and we were given a phone number. Thank you very much. While we were there I decided to have my eyes checked at one of the many 'eye shops' that are all over town. I got an exam the night before, downtown, but wanted a second opinion. This test was a little more sophisticated and I decided to try soft contacts for my distance vision. Hmm, this is going to take some getting used to. I used to use one hard lense in one eye, and it got easy to install. These soft ones are really difficult, but with practice I'll get the hang of it. It did improve my vision, so I'll keep at it.
Now it's time to me to go into town, to 'Cafe Connect', plug my laptop into their system and send this off to the world.
Have a Magnificent Week!
Peace,
Danny
PS I guess it wasn't so brief after all.
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are."
~E. E. cummings
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
