Hi,
Yesterday we had lunch with old friends, and our 'Little Family' returned from their vacation. A mellow day in Southern California.
It's nice when 'Easy Monday' works. Clearly it did this time since so many of you knew the song. Here's more:
"In and out my life, you come and you go, leaving just your picture behind and I kissed it a thousand times...__ __ __ __, I love you and nobody else." Hint: Sung by four guys from a motor-city label. They were on top of their game for quite a while.
Blue and Ming traveled to the coast yesterday for lunch. Coming from Rancho Cucamonga, it was a journey. We hadn't seen Ming since late last summer. We met at Emerald Thai, one our favorite spots to eat. Memories, life updates, and art business were some of the things on the table besides lunch. They will be going to Thailand in late August and spending some time with us in the north.
I had neglected to tell you that when we returned to Culver City this trip it was to an empty house. Jeff, Anna, C-Bass and August were on vacation in Seattle and Vancouver. We did have the company of their two dogs, Peaches and Lola, but that's not the same. Yesterday evening we picked them up at LAX and had a wonderful reunion. Both boys came out to our apartment and hung with us separately. We got accounts of their vacation and what they liked and didn't like. Kids just tell you what's on their minds. It's nice. We'll probably have another episode of 'The August Chronicles' tomorrow so stay tuned.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"A compromise is the art of dividing a cake in such a way that everyone
believes that he has got the biggest piece."
~Ludwig Erhard
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Do
Hi,
It's a bright, beautiful morning here in Culver City, CA. What's that got to do with Adventures in Thailand? Well, hang around for a minute and I'll explain.
The weekend song was one that most of you got. "I Want You Back" by The Jackson Five. It's Easy Monday:
"Sugar pie, honey bunch, you know that I love you __ __ __...." Hint: Is that really necessary? Sing the line and you'll have it in a snap. After all, it's easy Monday.
Coming to America (catchy phrase) always prompts comparisons and changes in perception. While the morning is beautiful, it's not usual for us to feel these cool temperatures. Mornings in Chiang Rai are warm. I've talked a lot about driving around in both countries and I'm still realizing things. In L.A. there are black and white cars and motorcycles that monitor the driving of motorists and help when needed. In Chiang Rai there is no such thing. That means when I'm here, I have to stay aware of my driving and the 'monitors'. I can't take the liberties that I've learned to take 'over there'.
Paper money in Thailand comes in different colors and sizes for each denomination. It makes it easy to know the bill you're dealing with, but some bills can get lost behind others. It's nice to have all the money the same size. Now if you could just work on the color thing. (Ha)
Our weekend was a busy one. We picked up my mom Jean in Altadena, and had a Thai lunch in Pasadena. After a visit and a nap we went back down to Pasadena for a wedding at Castle Green (the old Green Hotel). The groom is the son of our friend Debby, a childhood friend of Lisa's. The whole affair was beautiful, unique, and fun. It was also a family reunion for Debby and her family. It was nice to be part of it all.
Yesterday we went went out to Thousand Oaks and had lunch with the Valley Cousins and then watched the youngest member of the family, Sophia, perform in a big dance production. She was a Tulip in Alice In Wonderland. We managed to stay awake through the first half and then the Jet Lag hit. It's getting better though.
Have a Wonderful Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Don't let what you cannot do
interfere with what you can do."
~John Wooden
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
It's a bright, beautiful morning here in Culver City, CA. What's that got to do with Adventures in Thailand? Well, hang around for a minute and I'll explain.
The weekend song was one that most of you got. "I Want You Back" by The Jackson Five. It's Easy Monday:
"Sugar pie, honey bunch, you know that I love you __ __ __...." Hint: Is that really necessary? Sing the line and you'll have it in a snap. After all, it's easy Monday.
Coming to America (catchy phrase) always prompts comparisons and changes in perception. While the morning is beautiful, it's not usual for us to feel these cool temperatures. Mornings in Chiang Rai are warm. I've talked a lot about driving around in both countries and I'm still realizing things. In L.A. there are black and white cars and motorcycles that monitor the driving of motorists and help when needed. In Chiang Rai there is no such thing. That means when I'm here, I have to stay aware of my driving and the 'monitors'. I can't take the liberties that I've learned to take 'over there'.
Paper money in Thailand comes in different colors and sizes for each denomination. It makes it easy to know the bill you're dealing with, but some bills can get lost behind others. It's nice to have all the money the same size. Now if you could just work on the color thing. (Ha)
Our weekend was a busy one. We picked up my mom Jean in Altadena, and had a Thai lunch in Pasadena. After a visit and a nap we went back down to Pasadena for a wedding at Castle Green (the old Green Hotel). The groom is the son of our friend Debby, a childhood friend of Lisa's. The whole affair was beautiful, unique, and fun. It was also a family reunion for Debby and her family. It was nice to be part of it all.
Yesterday we went went out to Thousand Oaks and had lunch with the Valley Cousins and then watched the youngest member of the family, Sophia, perform in a big dance production. She was a Tulip in Alice In Wonderland. We managed to stay awake through the first half and then the Jet Lag hit. It's getting better though.
Have a Wonderful Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Don't let what you cannot do
interfere with what you can do."
~John Wooden
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
Friday Funnies
Hi,
Well, needless to say the jet lag has set in and another theory goes down the drain. We woke up early yesterday, got sleepy in the afternoon, and again in the early evening. Woke up early again today. Oh well.
The song that a bunch of us were humming yesterday was "Baby Come Back" by Player. Now you know.
All around the world people are paying tribute to the late Michael Jackson. For the weekend identify this tune:
"Oh baby give me one more chance (show you that I love you) Won't you please let me (back in your heart)..."
Clue: You know who did it (I hope). It's a continuing theme from the last song. Now I've completely given it away.
Returning to America brings some subtle challenges that might not come to mind. For instance, there are greetings and responses that become automatic. Now, they are not understood. There is a form of broken English that is totally necessary in Thailand but would make me sound like I was 'talking down' to you if you heard it. In fact, Lisa catches some of these patterns in my writing and we have a good laugh. An example would be: 'What are you doing?' comes out 'What you do?' Simple and to the point, but not considered good English.
Driving in America: Pedestrians have the right of way. It's not OK to turn in front of on-coming traffic. The turn signal lever is on the left, and the wipers are on the right. Yesterday I hit the wipers way too many times. Driving on the other side of the road (the left side) is against the law in most situations. Double parking is frowned upon. I am enjoying the way traffic flows in an orderly fashion. I suppose the threat of road rage or a ticket might have something to do with it. Hmm.
Yesterday we made the rounds of our favorite suppliers of necessary items. You know what I mean. Target, Vitamin World, Trader Joe's, etc. SoCal fixes. (Ha) There's stuff you just can't find in Chiang Rai. If only they would raise the weight limit at the airlines.
This weekend we get busy. Lunches, dinners, a wedding and more. I'll fill in the blanks for you on Monday. I would like to direct your attention to the links at the bottom of this message. The Risingstardom link has changes and so has the site. Ming Johnson has taken it to another level. Be sure to stop by and check out the informative posts by him and his dad 'Bangkok Blue' Johnson.
It's time for the 'Funnies'. Have a Warm, Wonderful WeekEnd.
Peace,
Danny
An 8-year-old girl went to her dad, who was working in the yard. She
asked him, "Daddy, what is sex?" The father was surprised that she
would ask such a question, but decides that if she is old enough to
ask the question, then she is old enough to get a straight answer. He
proceeded to tell her all about the "birds and the bees." When he
finished explaining, the little girl was looking at him with her mouth
hanging open. The father asked her, "Why did you ask this question?"
The little girl replied, "Mom told me to tell you that dinner would be
ready in just a couple of secs."
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Well, needless to say the jet lag has set in and another theory goes down the drain. We woke up early yesterday, got sleepy in the afternoon, and again in the early evening. Woke up early again today. Oh well.
The song that a bunch of us were humming yesterday was "Baby Come Back" by Player. Now you know.
All around the world people are paying tribute to the late Michael Jackson. For the weekend identify this tune:
"Oh baby give me one more chance (show you that I love you) Won't you please let me (back in your heart)..."
Clue: You know who did it (I hope). It's a continuing theme from the last song. Now I've completely given it away.
Returning to America brings some subtle challenges that might not come to mind. For instance, there are greetings and responses that become automatic. Now, they are not understood. There is a form of broken English that is totally necessary in Thailand but would make me sound like I was 'talking down' to you if you heard it. In fact, Lisa catches some of these patterns in my writing and we have a good laugh. An example would be: 'What are you doing?' comes out 'What you do?' Simple and to the point, but not considered good English.
Driving in America: Pedestrians have the right of way. It's not OK to turn in front of on-coming traffic. The turn signal lever is on the left, and the wipers are on the right. Yesterday I hit the wipers way too many times. Driving on the other side of the road (the left side) is against the law in most situations. Double parking is frowned upon. I am enjoying the way traffic flows in an orderly fashion. I suppose the threat of road rage or a ticket might have something to do with it. Hmm.
Yesterday we made the rounds of our favorite suppliers of necessary items. You know what I mean. Target, Vitamin World, Trader Joe's, etc. SoCal fixes. (Ha) There's stuff you just can't find in Chiang Rai. If only they would raise the weight limit at the airlines.
This weekend we get busy. Lunches, dinners, a wedding and more. I'll fill in the blanks for you on Monday. I would like to direct your attention to the links at the bottom of this message. The Risingstardom link has changes and so has the site. Ming Johnson has taken it to another level. Be sure to stop by and check out the informative posts by him and his dad 'Bangkok Blue' Johnson.
It's time for the 'Funnies'. Have a Warm, Wonderful WeekEnd.
Peace,
Danny
An 8-year-old girl went to her dad, who was working in the yard. She
asked him, "Daddy, what is sex?" The father was surprised that she
would ask such a question, but decides that if she is old enough to
ask the question, then she is old enough to get a straight answer. He
proceeded to tell her all about the "birds and the bees." When he
finished explaining, the little girl was looking at him with her mouth
hanging open. The father asked her, "Why did you ask this question?"
The little girl replied, "Mom told me to tell you that dinner would be
ready in just a couple of secs."
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Secret
Hi,
Today I have my feet planted firmly on the ground. So far there has been a bit of culture shock, driving disorientation, and a feeling of deja vu.
I got many responses to the current song. Only one had the group correct. That's OK, it's just a game.
"__ __ __, any kind of fool could see, there was something in everything about you. __ __ __, you can blame it all on me. I was wrong, and I just can't live without you." Clue: The singer wants the singee to return. What do you call the participants in a game? Oh my, I just gave it away.
Over the Pacific Ocean there was a lot of sleeping going on. The airline magazine suggested that when flying from west to east you should sleep to lessen the jet lag. Interesting, since we refer to the origin of our flight as being in the east yet we are moving from west to east. More Twilight Zone biz. I won't know until this afternoon if it made any difference. If I crash, as is usually the case, then it didn't matter. Oh yeah, I woke up early this morning (4:30am) after going to bed quite late (1:30am). It may all be a myth to get passengers to sleep more. (Ha)
For the next three weeks you'll be getting this in the U.S. a little later than before. I may want to sleep in and then write. When I'm in Thailand it's early evening when I write to you and yet you get it early in the morning. Isn't that amazing? No.
After we went through the lines for immigration clearance and all, we took the shuttle over to Hertz for our car. Giant props to a dear friend who is our 'Rental Guru', there was a car waiting for us. No standing in line, nothing to do but get in and leave. Then I proceeded to turn on the wipers instead of the turn signal as we left the lot. That will no doubt continue for a few days as I get acclimated to the other side of the car, on the other side of the road, on the other side of the world.
Just in case you would like to say 'Hello' or get directions to our house (Ha) my number in America is:
(858) 231-7793 Lisa's number is: (310) 280-8597
Have a Great Thursday,
Peace,
Danny
"All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”
~Martin Buber
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Today I have my feet planted firmly on the ground. So far there has been a bit of culture shock, driving disorientation, and a feeling of deja vu.
I got many responses to the current song. Only one had the group correct. That's OK, it's just a game.
"__ __ __, any kind of fool could see, there was something in everything about you. __ __ __, you can blame it all on me. I was wrong, and I just can't live without you." Clue: The singer wants the singee to return. What do you call the participants in a game? Oh my, I just gave it away.
Over the Pacific Ocean there was a lot of sleeping going on. The airline magazine suggested that when flying from west to east you should sleep to lessen the jet lag. Interesting, since we refer to the origin of our flight as being in the east yet we are moving from west to east. More Twilight Zone biz. I won't know until this afternoon if it made any difference. If I crash, as is usually the case, then it didn't matter. Oh yeah, I woke up early this morning (4:30am) after going to bed quite late (1:30am). It may all be a myth to get passengers to sleep more. (Ha)
For the next three weeks you'll be getting this in the U.S. a little later than before. I may want to sleep in and then write. When I'm in Thailand it's early evening when I write to you and yet you get it early in the morning. Isn't that amazing? No.
After we went through the lines for immigration clearance and all, we took the shuttle over to Hertz for our car. Giant props to a dear friend who is our 'Rental Guru', there was a car waiting for us. No standing in line, nothing to do but get in and leave. Then I proceeded to turn on the wipers instead of the turn signal as we left the lot. That will no doubt continue for a few days as I get acclimated to the other side of the car, on the other side of the road, on the other side of the world.
Just in case you would like to say 'Hello' or get directions to our house (Ha) my number in America is:
(858) 231-7793 Lisa's number is: (310) 280-8597
Have a Great Thursday,
Peace,
Danny
"All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.”
~Martin Buber
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Principles
Hi,
I'm coming to you from high above the South China Sea, on the way to Taipei. I'll probably finish this in the airport, but it was too dramatic an intro to pass up.
"School's Out" was the song. It was by Alice Cooper. Now if you look at the clues it makes perfect sense. See, I try to help. (Ha) This one needs no introduction: "All day long, wearing a mask of false bravado. Trying to keep up the smile that hides a tear." Hint: The singer wasn't playing, he was begging in this mid-tempo number.
Our day began at 5am. Daku was totally caught off guard since he's usually the one that gets the day started. He wakes up and comes to the bed with a stuffed toy in his mouth, tail wagging, happy as can be and wants to play. I started to grab the toy and mess with him this morning but there was work to do. We managed to get everything packed and double-checked and we were ready to go at 7am. Tye took us to the airport in our car and dropped us off. Inside we learned that we were slightly overweight at the Air Asia counter. Hmm, it's OK this time.
Our flight to Bangkok was quick. Well, shorter than scheduled anyway. We had a whole day to wait in the airport but it actually went pretty fast. First we checked on the weight of our bags at EVA. Since they have a higher weight limit everything was fine, but we couldn't check our bags because it was too early. We found a private vendor that checked bags and headed for the level with food. It had been 6 hours since our light breakfast.
After a meal of so-so chicken burgers (couldn't resist) we went for a foot massage. At the counter we requested 'foot, shoulder, hand' but all we got was foot and shoulder. It was one of the best I've ever had. My operator really worked on the reflex points. They use a small stick that has a different shape on each end. The stick is used to focus pressure on points on the body (pressure points) and open up blockage of energy. We both left feeling much better and ready for the rest of the day.
We timed everything so that we were able to check in after our massage. That meant that we could go through the passport check and enter the world of high-end designer shops and the EVA Lounge. We did a bunch of walking and looking and searching for a headphone splitter. After finding one we went to the lounge and hung out. We watched an episode of Smallville, real escape stuff, had some munchies, and got away from the airport vibe.
Sitting in the shade of a pillar in the waiting area for our flight gave us a front row seat to watch everyone who was going to be on our flight. It was quite fascinating, seeing the travelers and wondering where they were going and what their story was. Most of the plane was going back to Taipei. They held Chinese passports. Our plane left late but made good time. It took us 3 1/2 hours to reach our destination.
Now we're in the EVA lounge in Taipei waiting for the longest segment of our trip. From here to LAX will take 11 hours and 45 minutes. Total flight time from Chiang Rai to L.A. is 16.35. If you add the waiting time it gets you a free pass to the Twilight Zone. We left on the 24th and we arrive on the 24th, even though we've been traveling for 24 hours. Hmm. What?
It's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"The principles you live by create the world you live in;
if you change the principles you live by,
you will change your world."
~Blaine Lee
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
I'm coming to you from high above the South China Sea, on the way to Taipei. I'll probably finish this in the airport, but it was too dramatic an intro to pass up.
"School's Out" was the song. It was by Alice Cooper. Now if you look at the clues it makes perfect sense. See, I try to help. (Ha) This one needs no introduction: "All day long, wearing a mask of false bravado. Trying to keep up the smile that hides a tear." Hint: The singer wasn't playing, he was begging in this mid-tempo number.
Our day began at 5am. Daku was totally caught off guard since he's usually the one that gets the day started. He wakes up and comes to the bed with a stuffed toy in his mouth, tail wagging, happy as can be and wants to play. I started to grab the toy and mess with him this morning but there was work to do. We managed to get everything packed and double-checked and we were ready to go at 7am. Tye took us to the airport in our car and dropped us off. Inside we learned that we were slightly overweight at the Air Asia counter. Hmm, it's OK this time.
Our flight to Bangkok was quick. Well, shorter than scheduled anyway. We had a whole day to wait in the airport but it actually went pretty fast. First we checked on the weight of our bags at EVA. Since they have a higher weight limit everything was fine, but we couldn't check our bags because it was too early. We found a private vendor that checked bags and headed for the level with food. It had been 6 hours since our light breakfast.
After a meal of so-so chicken burgers (couldn't resist) we went for a foot massage. At the counter we requested 'foot, shoulder, hand' but all we got was foot and shoulder. It was one of the best I've ever had. My operator really worked on the reflex points. They use a small stick that has a different shape on each end. The stick is used to focus pressure on points on the body (pressure points) and open up blockage of energy. We both left feeling much better and ready for the rest of the day.
We timed everything so that we were able to check in after our massage. That meant that we could go through the passport check and enter the world of high-end designer shops and the EVA Lounge. We did a bunch of walking and looking and searching for a headphone splitter. After finding one we went to the lounge and hung out. We watched an episode of Smallville, real escape stuff, had some munchies, and got away from the airport vibe.
Sitting in the shade of a pillar in the waiting area for our flight gave us a front row seat to watch everyone who was going to be on our flight. It was quite fascinating, seeing the travelers and wondering where they were going and what their story was. Most of the plane was going back to Taipei. They held Chinese passports. Our plane left late but made good time. It took us 3 1/2 hours to reach our destination.
Now we're in the EVA lounge in Taipei waiting for the longest segment of our trip. From here to LAX will take 11 hours and 45 minutes. Total flight time from Chiang Rai to L.A. is 16.35. If you add the waiting time it gets you a free pass to the Twilight Zone. We left on the 24th and we arrive on the 24th, even though we've been traveling for 24 hours. Hmm. What?
It's time for Wacky Wednesday.
Peace,
Danny
"The principles you live by create the world you live in;
if you change the principles you live by,
you will change your world."
~Blaine Lee
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Measure
Hi,
With less than a day left, there were more loose ends and errands to do. There were items to be packed and lists to be checked. Isn't this fun? Three weeks away from home is more than a camping trip or a getaway. It's almost like moving. Hmm.
As I expected, some of you knew this song. Silly me, I thought it was easy. Maybe today's lyrics will help out:
"Out for summer, out 'til fall. We might not come back at all. __ __ forever, __ __ for summer..." Hint: What happens this time of year? It makes teachers sigh. Some even smile.
This morning our friend Jenny and her sister Atom came over to see Lisa's art and discuss the progress on the translations they have been doing for the art show catalogue. There are some things that don't translate from English to Thai very well and they have been very helpful with our effort to communicate. Lisa explained one of the mediums that she uses called the 'cast acrylic print'. It was invented by her father, Joseph Zirker. We're hoping to have a description of the process at the show so people will understand this new process. This is probably the first time it's been seen in Thailand.
After lunch we went downtown to get the last bit of running done. Chiang Rai is the kind of town where you can become a 'local' in a short time by being a friendly, repeat customer at the shops you like. We started our 'run' at the car wash. It would be a shame to leave a dirty car in the car port for three weeks. After we left the car we walked down to 7-11 to pay a couple of bills. Then we crossed the street to the pharmacy warehouse for a few things and then up to Tops for a supply of cookies. Then we headed back in the direction of the car. Lisa stopped at the bookshop where she trades books, plus a small price. I walked up to the car and drove down near the bookshop. In the course of all that we saw many people we see every time we go downtown. A smile, a nod and warmth that can't be described. Oh, as soon as I got in the car, it started raining lightly. Oh well, it was clean.
When we got home Boot informed us that Kek would be coming over to show us the price-list of the plants and trees we'd ordered. We waited as long as we could and decided it was time for our last swim at home and just as Lisa got in the pool, Kek arrived. We handled the business and had a very nice swim.
Just after the swim, Johan arrived and we talked about the pool and how it's doing. He's going to Nigeria by way of Holland while we're gone. He'll be doing some consulting in four cities. Not a vacation at all.
The dogs have a sense that something is going on, what with the suitcases on the floor and all the walking in and out of the closet. They're being very affectionate and it's making it harder to think about being gone for so long.
Have a Happy Tuesday and I'll write you from an airport somewhere in Asia. (Ha)
Peace,
Danny
"The measure of our life is not whether others know our name,
but whether we have touched the lives of others."
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
With less than a day left, there were more loose ends and errands to do. There were items to be packed and lists to be checked. Isn't this fun? Three weeks away from home is more than a camping trip or a getaway. It's almost like moving. Hmm.
As I expected, some of you knew this song. Silly me, I thought it was easy. Maybe today's lyrics will help out:
"Out for summer, out 'til fall. We might not come back at all. __ __ forever, __ __ for summer..." Hint: What happens this time of year? It makes teachers sigh. Some even smile.
This morning our friend Jenny and her sister Atom came over to see Lisa's art and discuss the progress on the translations they have been doing for the art show catalogue. There are some things that don't translate from English to Thai very well and they have been very helpful with our effort to communicate. Lisa explained one of the mediums that she uses called the 'cast acrylic print'. It was invented by her father, Joseph Zirker. We're hoping to have a description of the process at the show so people will understand this new process. This is probably the first time it's been seen in Thailand.
After lunch we went downtown to get the last bit of running done. Chiang Rai is the kind of town where you can become a 'local' in a short time by being a friendly, repeat customer at the shops you like. We started our 'run' at the car wash. It would be a shame to leave a dirty car in the car port for three weeks. After we left the car we walked down to 7-11 to pay a couple of bills. Then we crossed the street to the pharmacy warehouse for a few things and then up to Tops for a supply of cookies. Then we headed back in the direction of the car. Lisa stopped at the bookshop where she trades books, plus a small price. I walked up to the car and drove down near the bookshop. In the course of all that we saw many people we see every time we go downtown. A smile, a nod and warmth that can't be described. Oh, as soon as I got in the car, it started raining lightly. Oh well, it was clean.
When we got home Boot informed us that Kek would be coming over to show us the price-list of the plants and trees we'd ordered. We waited as long as we could and decided it was time for our last swim at home and just as Lisa got in the pool, Kek arrived. We handled the business and had a very nice swim.
Just after the swim, Johan arrived and we talked about the pool and how it's doing. He's going to Nigeria by way of Holland while we're gone. He'll be doing some consulting in four cities. Not a vacation at all.
The dogs have a sense that something is going on, what with the suitcases on the floor and all the walking in and out of the closet. They're being very affectionate and it's making it harder to think about being gone for so long.
Have a Happy Tuesday and I'll write you from an airport somewhere in Asia. (Ha)
Peace,
Danny
"The measure of our life is not whether others know our name,
but whether we have touched the lives of others."
~Unknown
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Monday, June 22, 2009
Good
Hi,
It's getting down to crunch time as we prepare for our summer trip to America. We hit all the markets in town getting last minute items, and there's a story to be told. Stay tuned.
The weekend song was Marvin Gaye's "Can I Get A Witness". Oh, you should have known. Now it's Easy Monday:
"No more pencils, No more books, No more teacher's dirty looks..." Clues: He wore make-up when he sang this tribute to the end of something. Notice all the kids on the streets? Hmm.
There has been so much activity around the art show that had to be settled before we leave that we're just getting down to the serious packing. Translations had to be made from English to Thai and Thai to English. Decisions had to be made about many things, including photos, biographies, etc. The layout for the catalog is being produced by our dear friend Blue Johnson in America. He will then send the whole package via email to the printer in Chiang Mai. Oh my, ain't technology grand? It's all falling into place and we'll be able to travel without too much anxiety. (Ha)
Sunday we had our usual lunch at Big C and then went to the downtown market for a few things. In the course of our 'looking' we went to a stall that sold Buddhist amulets. The man motioned for me to follow him through the back of his stall to an unknown location. Lisa followed us and then I heard her exclaim. Scampering across the aisle was a rather large rodent. Lisa managed to jump over it as it ran past. Everyone laughed, as is the custom, and then we came upon a cat and Lisa told it that there was some 'work' for him on the other aisle. That gave us a laugh of our own.
Today we went to the frame shop to get some of Lisa's pieces ready for the show. Things were going smoothly until we discovered he didn't have a matt color that we needed. Now we have to see if there's another source for the matt here in Chiang Rai. If not, we may have to try and bring some back with us.
After the frame shop it was back to Big C to return some items and then off to look for something for me to wear to a wedding. We went to a shop across from our 'First Home', The Wancome Hotel, and found a beautiful Thai shirt. In the afternoon we took Daku to Dr. Arnon for another puppy shot. He now weighs 19 kilos (almost 42 pounds) and he's only 5 months old. Oh yeah, he's gonna be a big dog.
Now all we have to do is pack our bags and try and stay under the weight limits. Not like the old days. Weigh too much and they charge you. Hmm.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress
what is evil; our great hope lies in developing what is good."
~Calvin Coolidge
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
It's getting down to crunch time as we prepare for our summer trip to America. We hit all the markets in town getting last minute items, and there's a story to be told. Stay tuned.
The weekend song was Marvin Gaye's "Can I Get A Witness". Oh, you should have known. Now it's Easy Monday:
"No more pencils, No more books, No more teacher's dirty looks..." Clues: He wore make-up when he sang this tribute to the end of something. Notice all the kids on the streets? Hmm.
There has been so much activity around the art show that had to be settled before we leave that we're just getting down to the serious packing. Translations had to be made from English to Thai and Thai to English. Decisions had to be made about many things, including photos, biographies, etc. The layout for the catalog is being produced by our dear friend Blue Johnson in America. He will then send the whole package via email to the printer in Chiang Mai. Oh my, ain't technology grand? It's all falling into place and we'll be able to travel without too much anxiety. (Ha)
Sunday we had our usual lunch at Big C and then went to the downtown market for a few things. In the course of our 'looking' we went to a stall that sold Buddhist amulets. The man motioned for me to follow him through the back of his stall to an unknown location. Lisa followed us and then I heard her exclaim. Scampering across the aisle was a rather large rodent. Lisa managed to jump over it as it ran past. Everyone laughed, as is the custom, and then we came upon a cat and Lisa told it that there was some 'work' for him on the other aisle. That gave us a laugh of our own.
Today we went to the frame shop to get some of Lisa's pieces ready for the show. Things were going smoothly until we discovered he didn't have a matt color that we needed. Now we have to see if there's another source for the matt here in Chiang Rai. If not, we may have to try and bring some back with us.
After the frame shop it was back to Big C to return some items and then off to look for something for me to wear to a wedding. We went to a shop across from our 'First Home', The Wancome Hotel, and found a beautiful Thai shirt. In the afternoon we took Daku to Dr. Arnon for another puppy shot. He now weighs 19 kilos (almost 42 pounds) and he's only 5 months old. Oh yeah, he's gonna be a big dog.
Now all we have to do is pack our bags and try and stay under the weight limits. Not like the old days. Weigh too much and they charge you. Hmm.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress
what is evil; our great hope lies in developing what is good."
~Calvin Coolidge
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
www.risingstardom.com
www.lisamosesgallery.com
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