“Burrowing Owl”– Brian – @balail.bsky.social
I LOVE this owl! Isn’t he handsome?
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Brian has been teaching me about Thai money. Both the paper money and the coins are clearly marked, once you know what to look for – particularly on the coins.
The paper money is all different colors, making it easy to see what you have quickly. It comes in denominations of 20, 50, 100, and 500 baht. (Maybe more, but I haven’t seen any higher.)
The coins are a bit harder when you need glasses to see things up close. 🤓 They come in demonations of 1, 5, and 10 baht most commonly.
After Brian’s kind lesson, I can tell which is what on the coins. My biggest problem at this point is having to use the calculator on my phone when I’m in a place like the 7-11 buying several things, making sure I have enough money to pay at the register, plus figuring out how much money I’m really spending (comparing baht to U.S. dollars) There are roughly 35 baht to a dollar, so again I’m using my calculator to figure out how much something costs.
One thing I really like about Thailand is that you aren’t faced with trying to figure out sales tax at the checkout. The price shown is the price you pay. Period. I know that money has to come from somewhere for roads and city projects, etc., but I haven’t figured that out yet.
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Today I sketched out 4 more thank you cards for my housekeeper, Khun Nong. I try to stay ahead so I always have one to include with her pay each week. I’m simply thrilled to have her, and I want to make sure that she knows how much I appreciate what she does for me. (The one above is the one for Friday)
I also started painting a rabbit today. I’ll probably finish him up tomorrow.
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We visited my husband, Harvey, at the nursing home this morning. He was calm, comfortable, and was being well taken care of. He was glad to see us, though he called me, “Momma,” when I went in, wanting me to put his socks on him. He made almost no sense today, announcing that he had killed one of his “abductors” today, and that he had 7 or 8 wives now, but couldn’t remember the exact number…
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Make this a wonderful day and evening.
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’”
― Robin Williams
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It sounds like you are really learning so much about Thailand, and in such a short time.
I love the card for Khun Nong, and I am sure she will, too. It is just so thoughtful of you to give her a hand-painted card each week. You are very thoughtful and kind, and it shows. (Donna)
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I’m just grateful, Donna, and so glad there is a small way I can show it to Khun Nong and others. I’m learning like crazy, but there is so MUCH I would like to know.
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Ohhh, Harvey! He sure keeps you and Brian on your toes, doesn’t he?!? I read your last paragraph to Richard and reminded him how foggy his brain was after his stroke and how thankful I am that he didn’t take up a harem or want to kill his abductors!
I tell you, all the consciousness studies I have read while researching this book I have been writing, sure makes me MORE appreciative that most of us are in our right minds!
The stuff our military does to train soldiers not to break during captivity, sure makes me realize how fragile our minds are!
I love the three kitties in the thank you card, Linda!
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Yup. Harvey’s a handful. Of course, he always HAS been, just in a different way. I’m glad you like the thank you card.
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Well, you got yourself a love, Linda. That’s for sure! Never a dull moment! ❤️🫣🥳
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