While I am at work, he can get on with making small improvements. When I came home last night, I saw that Maiyuu had found a place for a calendar from my sister and her family.
He pointed to it proudly. It is hanging close to the kitchen table. For days, it sat unloved on a bench over there, as we didn't know where to put it.
My sister assembled pictures of herself and family to make a calendar for the 2009 year, which she passed on to my parents, who gave it to me.
I have never heard of this personalised calendar fad. Is it widespread?
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Readers say they that rather than revive the friends of the night stories from Mum's shop, I should just go back there, and write new tales for this blog.
I agree, it might be time for a visit. Since moving to a condo in town, I live a long way from Mum's shop in Thon Buri.
My friend Farang C, who lives in the same condo but managed to visit me several times at Mum's shop despite the distance he had to travel, recommends I go by ferry on the Chao Phraya river.
If I find the right spot to disembark, from there it is but a short five minute walk.
I will go back soon - I promise. The question is, will anyone else be there, or have my friends from that area all gone?
Meanwhile, I am still tidying those old stories from Mum's shop, which I shall repost soon.
11 comments:
ReplyDeleteWilliam28 March 2009 at 01:57
My boyfriend's company gave each of their employees a calendar that contains their names in each and every month's design.
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Anonymous28 March 2009 at 02:07
Back to porn stars again....?
And you've crossed the river and gone to great lengths and expense, selling your furniture and paying more rent, so that you can... live near a tourist ghetto and return to the place you used to live to be able to socialise?
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BODYholic28 March 2009 at 02:35
"If I find the right spot to disembark, from there it is but a short five minute walk."
Is Klong San or Pepsi the right spot?
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Bkkdreamer28 March 2009 at 07:49
William: Thank you. It can't be as bad as having your sister stare at you from the wall every time you walk into the kitchen. I have now taken her down.
Anon: I don't get the reference to porn stars. Yes, it does seem rather sad, but then it won't be a regular thing, as Mum's shop is just too far. I want to find a 'real Thai' place closer to home.
BODYholic: No. Any more guesses? :)
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neil28 March 2009 at 12:30
Didn't Mum chase you off one night? Something about you going to a cafe near by?
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matt28 March 2009 at 18:47
yes, i'm not sure that there's much for you at mum's anymore... i'm sure there must be some sort of real thai place not too far away--go explore!!
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redlight28 March 2009 at 21:47
I find your conduct of English is very much different than any other ordinary bloggers in Thai, and also it's all described very well, indeed. Just a compliment I had to give.
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Tahmnong28 March 2009 at 22:09
My stepmom goes crazy making all sorts of personalized calendars for christmas gifts every year, she gave me two for 2009 haha, I'm not sure where to put them either
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