Well, it is 8 PM and I'm ready for bed.

We've been here for two weeks, give or take, and I'm still not acclamated to this place. It used to be that my 'bed' time was around 11PM - 12 PM. (Our adult play time is usually during daylight hours.)

First I would check the US markets and then watch House, Numbers or some version of CSI most nights. I would rise by 6:30 latest and jump on the computer and check emails, my web site etc. with the morning coffee.

Now it is up at 4:30 - 5 AM in tune with the roosters crowing across the soi. I grab the first cup of java and head out to water the orchids - when necessary - check their general health and then do the same with the vegetable starters I've got going.

Then its time for the emails etc. The rest of the day is spent doing errands and running around finding the little things you always need. Like borrowing and axe and sharpening stone from 'dad'. Today it included a trip to C-buri to pick up some of those plastic drawer thingys, for organizing some office clutter. An occasional trip to the fresh market, like every day. Checking on the sisters and other various chores.

All of a sudden its time for a gin on the rocks and watching the sunset. Where has the day gone? After an hour or so when the horizon has darkened its time for supper.

Then its emails again and check for the latest posting on TD and a couple of other forums I enjoy. By 8:30 or 9 I'm ready for bed. whew another tough day.

I have to believe its the fresh air here, I always new that fresh air was exhausting lol.... Back in another time when I used to work on a dairy farm on weekends and summers I had the same response.

I really didn't realize how bad the air in Bangers was until we moved here.

I've plenty more to write about but am knackered at the moment. Wait till you hear about the 'watering'....

E. G.