Am all settled down in Laos now. Great weather...43~45 Celsius and up. Friday will be the hottest day of the month! Makes sense since April and May are the hottest months of the year in these parts.

Mapanoy's doing great. Handsome little bugger's quite popular with the ladies. Ah! To be a baby again!

Many thanks for all those that wished my family and myself well. As always, it's appreciated.

Very special thanks to Captain Russ for sponsoring a novice's (a novice in Laos is someone not yet 20 years of age so therefore isn't yet a monk but that's about the only difference...he still looks and dresses like a monk) education. I'm sponsoring two myself and hope to increase that number in the near future. I'm also helping out with traveling expenses and such since novices and monks aren't allowed to earn money. It's not that I'm rich or well-to-do but it's a privilege to help wherever and whenever I can. My motto is that "if you don't share you have nothing."

Special thanks also to Richard, Squeak, Fran, Zuki, Scott Langholff and Zmago. It's always great to hear from you guys, be it on chat or email.

Taike

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Khoi huk ngam sud tee huk kon diow.

Great to have you back ...
How's the weather is Laos ? Loasy ?

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Great to have you back ... and it DOES matter!!! ...
t.

All the best to you Taike! There are certainly some dynamic people here that offer lots of support. I think " Captain Russ" deserves lots of kudos. He's a first class person.



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Hey Taike, glad all is well my friend. I wish the best for you and your family.

Squeak

Howdy buddy...good to see you...glad things are going well.

Ian

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Common misconception...size and weight equal quality and performance. Don't be fooled.

That was an easy transition...

You were hardly gone....

Give my best to your family..

Thanks, Stephen. I have been fortunate, comming from having nothing to now being able to help out. In certain parts of the world, as in Laos, an entire year of college costs about as much as a nice meal out for four here.

I'm a real admirer of Taike...his ethics, his intellect and his commitment to his great little family.

I'm proud he's my friend.


Russ

Taike...it always matters when a family member has a good thing or bad thing happen to them, in your case we are all happy that things worked out for you and your family.
Yes, you are fortunate to have Capt Russ as a friend, he is one of a kind...God Bless.
TR

I'm glad you're settled and everything is well. I am surprised by the temperature. How's the humidity??

What's the translation of
"Khoi huk ngam sud tee huk kon diow."

Fred

Welcome back T

Hi Taike

Glad to hear from you and that all is ok. Your absence was noticed.

Scott

Glad to have you back, Taike, and especially glad you are reunited with your family.

That's what matters most.

Richard

Welcome back. You were hardly gone. Some of us lose signals for longer.

Hope all is well. Looking forward to reading your posts again.

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Dan0: Funny line! It also means that we have something in common besides music: I love word play.

Tony Mads: Thank you very much, Sir! It's good to know that my tiny contributions to SZ do have some impact on some.

Stephenm52: Thank you, Sir. You're absolutely right that they're some very dynamic people on this forum. Captain Russ has all my respect. He'd make a great monk!

Squeak: Thank you, my friend. Let's get together soon on chat and hopefully the old gang will join us as well. I would like you to elaborate a bit more on your recent visit to the music shop. Lots of questions to come your way. Best wishes to your Loved Ones as well.

Ianmcnll: Merci beaucoup, Monsieur Ian! Are you getting some sunshine up there in Nova Scotia? If not, I'll send you some rays.

Fran: Hi, buddy! I tend to blend in rather fast in new cultures. Long transitions can mean only one thing: you're in the wrong place. Hospitality is still going strong here. Total strangers call me over when I walk past their houses and invite me to join me for dinner, BBQ and a beer. If I were a beer lover I'd be in Beer Heaven. Lao people love to party. There's usually several parties going on and that means music, drinking and BBQing all day and night.

Captain Russ: Russ, Russ, Russ...you always make me blush! We're two little fish in a big sea trying to make a difference. Like Stephen says: Kudos to you, my friend! It really doesn't take much to make a big difference in someone's life and when that little bit means the chance for an education, a degree, than you've not only helped an individual but an entire nation. I'm going to ask the Novice to write you something about himself. He doesn't speak much english but the other monks can help him out. He's so happy that he can continue his Mandarin Chinese studies. Thank you, Russ!!!

Tony Rome: Thank you, Sir. Family is the backbone of a society, isn't it? I'm fortunate to having my own for it sure took me a long time. It took me so long because I wasn't ready before since there was this whole world out there to be discovered and I refused to settle down. Mind you, the urge's still there but now I can control it.

Freddy: You've got mail.

Zuki: Thanks, buddy! We should get together some time and shoot the breeze.

Scott Langholff: Thanks, buddy! How are those 600 songs coming along? I'll be sending you a message shortly.

Richard: Thanks, my friend! Always there for me to show me the wonders of Carolina time. By the way, is that delivery guy going to sue for being tackled by you yesterday? Poor guy never knew what hit him but it must've felt like a "gravy" train. Have you installed the main board and is everything running smoothly? Will talk to you tonight (my time) and maybe some of our buddies will join.

Cassp: Thank you, Sir. Guess I needed my dose of SZ before going into withdrawal mode which may not be a pretty sight to behold.

Taike

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Khoi huk ngam sud tee huk kon diow.

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