What's on your agenda for today?

Shalimar said:
How is the elderly king Annie? I have read he is revered.
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Not very healthy and looks frail. He hasn't been seen in public for months. He just turned 88 on Saturday but the official holiday is today since it fell on a weekend. Thais love their king, or pretend to anyway. Bad mouthing the king will get you 15 years in prison. The holiday is toned down this year because of his health. This king is the longest reigning monarch. He's been king since 1946.

His successor is not very popular at all, so they will be sad when the king dies. The UK Daily Mail is blocked here (not a loss) because they printed an article showing the prince and his wife on holiday and she was wearing a string bikini.
 
New washers and handle stems didn't do it so I've got to go buy a new kitchen faucet and change it out this morning after mama leaves for work.........fairly easy job if all goes right.

Note to self.........turn the water supply valve off outside 'before' removing the old faucet. :)
 
Hanging out inside this morning as it's pouring rain...again. Getting anxious to try out our tandem kayak but we want to know we won't get hit by a sudden thunderstorm first. Oh well, at least it's warm rain.

Still need to get to the post office for stamps and a wild guess is that the postcards that will serve as xmas cards are not going to make it to the UK and US by xmas. :p

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Agenda? Don't have one. I've given up on having an agenda because lately nothing gets done anyway. If the spirit moves me, I might do something. If it doesn't, I sit on my dead center in front of Newton Minnow's vast wasteland.
 
Hmm..We went to the French bakery for bread. Lunch out. Thai soups. Sitting on the beach while hubby checks out the inflatable kayak we brought. Need to buy two paddles instead of one. The one he modified so it would fit in the suitcase isn't great.
 
Bought a couple of cheap bicycles at one of the malls. The store will deliver them tomorrow as the car we rent is tiny and they wouldn't fit. We'll go on a short ride to check them out tomorrow and if they seem okay we'll go on longer ones.

I think we have decided to rent this car for this month and January and in Feb we'll just get around on the bikes. There are always tuk tuks and taxis if we really want to get somewhere. My birthday package to my favourite restaurant will include taxi, boat trip, snorkeling, and dinner. And cocktails.
 
How are you doing now Georgia?

Annie your Thai house looks great. I love rain.

We are still at our daughter's helping out. She is recovering nicely from her surgery and has gotten out of the house every day since the 2nd or 3rd day. She always says she'll get depressed if she stays home all day. So far I've only cooked one evening and the rest of the time they've had food delivered or picked it up. Enjoying the time here but will be glad to get back to our own house too. My husband misses his projects around the place and I know my brother and he miss arguing with each other. I like hanging out in the big city myself. :)
 
Linda, glad your daughter is recovering well.

We seem to be done with rainy season. It's been 4 or 5 days without.

Bought kayak paddles today and will try out our inflatable tandem kayak late this afternoon when the sun is not as hot.

Went to the gym this morning which means I get beer with dinner.
 
Good morning, kids. Yeah, Linda, thanks for asking. I'm feeling better after getting off my duff and getting some Christmas cookies made and making cheesecake for son-in-law's birthday, a short visit with my son, fiddling around my teeny tiny place. Doesn't take long to fall down the black hole but sure seems to take forfreakingever to climb back out!

It's been so warm here that it certainly doesn't feel Christmas-y. My aunt, who lives in Way Far North on the south shore of Lake Superior has been complaining about the rain (but not about the lack of sNOw!). On the few occasions when it's sNOwed there, it has melted as soon as it hits the ground because it hasn't been cold enough for the ground to freeze. She likes not having to shovel:)

Ameriscot...love your temporary home. How soon are we invited to visit? Have fun kayaking. Have you been out on your new bikes yet?
 
GeorgiaXplant said:
Good morning, kids. Yeah, Linda, thanks for asking. I'm feeling better after getting off my duff and getting some Christmas cookies made and making cheesecake for son-in-law's birthday, a short visit with my son, fiddling around my teeny tiny place. Doesn't take long to fall down the black hole but sure seems to take forfreakingever to climb back out!

It's been so warm here that it certainly doesn't feel Christmas-y. My aunt, who lives in Way Far North on the south shore of Lake Superior has been complaining about the rain (but not about the lack of sNOw!). On the few occasions when it's sNOwed there, it has melted as soon as it hits the ground because it hasn't been cold enough for the ground to freeze. She likes not having to shovel:)

Ameriscot...love your temporary home. How soon are we invited to visit? Have fun kayaking. Have you been out on your new bikes yet?
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Come visit any time. There's a nice 5 star resort nearby - you could all stay there. ;) We went out on the bikes Saturday for a 12 mile ride. Got details and pics in my Diary here.
 
What? Stay at a resort? We want to stay at your 5-star house:mad: What's with the lack of hospitality? (Note to all: Cancel our trip while our tickets are still refundable!)
 
GeorgiaXplant said:
What? Stay at a resort? We want to stay at your 5-star house:mad: What's with the lack of hospitality? (Note to all: Cancel our trip while our tickets are still refundable!)
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Sorry, but we have a one bedroom house and the sofa isn't really big enough for sleeping on. We do have a car though and can pick you up from the airport. :grin:
 
Thanks, Georgia!

Going on a bike ride a bit later. When we cycled Saturday we planned on stopping by a cafe called Sweet Sisters which does nice coffees and home baking but they don't open until 11. So even though it's best to cycle early or late when the sun isn't high, we're going so we'll get there when they open. Unfortunately, I'm not yet due for a weekly 'treat'. (made strict rules for myself so I won't gain 15 pounds like I did during our two months here last year!!)
 

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