Draft Time

Today's post is: Sucker  .. Jonas Bros

The NBA just held their draft. They do a better job of the draft than they do with their Championship coverage (In Oracle stadium). The athletes are great physical specimens.

Contrast that with the NHL draft. What struck me was how scrawny both of these kids are. Typical first rounders were 5'10" at 175 pounds. Contrast that with Chara, Thornton and others. Obviously it is better to have a big good player than a small good player. These kids ought to get themselves into a gym and start working out. Even soccer players make they look skinny.

Kawhi is still on the fence when it comes to where he will play next year. I hope he stays in Toronto as he is a breath of fresh air. I think the raptors could repeat if he is back.

We have about 2 more months in Canada before we head back to Thailand. I am starting to take care of some health items, such as vaccinations and dental work. Beware the shingles vaccination, it is evil. It made me feel over 80 for 3 days. Unfortunately I need the second dose before leaving Canada.  I am enjoying the benefits of my health plan as well as OHIP.

I am thinking of renting a car for the weekend and taking Thavorn and Jaidan to see Niagara falls. Probably sometime in August before we leave.

I also need to see a few more friends before departing. Wicked Wensley, Francis, and Mike Bond are right up there.

The weather seems to have turned a corner and most days are warm and sunny, which is not a bad thing. Thavorn and Jaidan have yet to venture into the pools but I have been hitting the fitness center in an attempt to remove my spare tire and replace it with a six pack.

TTYL

Today's song is: Turn, Turn, Turn  .. Byrds

It was indeed time for a change. My Thai beachcomber look, popular in the Big mango had its limitations in Canada so the hair had to go, now that I spend 6 months a year in Canada.  It coincided with the weather finally warming up, so all is good.  Thavorn performed the chops with a clipper purchased for under $20 at Winners. Unfortunately it is 120 volts so I will need to purchase another in Thailand in September.

Some pics:

TTYL

Today's song is:  See You Again .. Kalifa

The cool weather has moved back in and we are back to early spring temperatures. That is the bad news.  The good news is the Toronto Raptors are the well deserved NBA champions despite biased refereeing.  It seems the NBA did not want the trophy leaving the USA.

Summer vacation is happening for International schools so my buddy Shaun is back in Canada and Fon and John have just arrived in Vancouver.  I hope to get together with both as well as a drunken reunion with Mike, Ashley, and perhaps Gerry for a round of bball talk and trading stories of the past 2 years.

I managed to get a great deal on one way tickets back to Thailand for the three of us. Grand total from Vancouver was $1,262 and that includes all of us. It is with China Eastern Airlines so no air miles, but at that price who cares. I can only assume the plane was full arriving with students and the airline does not want it to go back empty.  Travelling to Asia in early September is the time to go!

I am really looking forward to coaching bball this year as my prodigy is now in Grade 8. Yen started as a grade 7 last year, playing against 18 and 19 year olds and holding his own,  He should feel much more confident this year and is now hitting treys which should open up his drives. He is a 6 foot shooting guard at this moment in time  :-)  I also use him in the middle to break presses.

All in all, it is a happy time. I head off to Father's day breakfast with Jaime and Jordan and we are celebrating Jaime's 33rd bday as well.

Some pics:

Spicy fish lunch prepared by Chef Thavorn

Pork spring rolls prepared from scratch by Chef Thavorn

Thavorn has gone back to her natural black hair

Out for our daily walk in one of the nice days (28 degrees)

TTYL

Today's song is:  'Believer  .. Imagine Dragons

It was sunny and 28 degrees and Thavorn and Jaidan were complaining because it was too hot.  Me thinks they have been gone from Thailand for too long.

Father's day is approaching on June 16th. never been a fan of it  :-)

The Raptors have a good chance to close out the NBA finals on Monday. I hope they do so as it will be harder to close out the next 2 games if they lose Monday. When you got your opponent down, you have to keep them down.

I have been programming too much and not exercising enough. Time for a better balance in my life.

TTYL

Missing ..

Today's song is:  Something Just Like This  .. Chainsmokers ...

I am really starting to miss my night life in the City of Angels. I asked Alexa to play some top 50 songs, cranked up the music and I am dancing around the condo, much to the delight of Thavorn and Jaidan.  :-)

Big Mango night life is a cross between 'Blazing Pianos, Cheers, and University days, with a walk on the wild side thrown in for good measure. You really have to experience it to understand .. but it comes with a warning  .. "Here be Dragons!'

TTYL

June is Here - But Still Cool

Today's song is: Clean Bandit  .. I Miss You

It has been a while since my last post, but we have settled into a routine so there is not much to report o. We go out daily to give Jaidan a field trip a day. We vary it up, but it always entails a good walk from 3 to kilometers and Jaidan keeps up.

Some pics:

We went to Gatineau Park, Champlain Lookout  .. it was chilly!

We then traveled to my sisters log house on the Quebec side.

Jordan and his latest 

Gandalf and his friends

Jeanine takes Thavorn and Jaidan to The Central Experimental Farm

 

TTYL