Suits me sir
I've decided to get a suit made...A couple of other volunteers and I went to a street in Bangkok this week where every shop is either a Tailors or a Jewellers - it's these sort of authentic Thai marketplaces that I'm here for!
They had a special deal where you could get a suit with 2 pairs of trousers, 2 shirts and a tie for ฿5000 which is about 75 quid...unfortunately I'm paying a bit more as the fabric I wanted was a bit more expensive but I'm still getting a very good deal...I've already had one fitting and am going back for a second one in May - hopefully the results will be good...I'll get some pictures up if they are!
Just to let you know how Nin is getting on...I had asked for some extra support in his wheelchair as he was finding it very difficult to sit up because of the lack of strength in his arms. He kept falling over to one side or the other...When the (ccd) physios came to measure him they said that it would be best for him not to have the support so as to give him a chance to rehabilitate himself - they said that he would need to have regular physio treatment and we would see how that went before making any modifications to his wheelchair.
I accepted this as it seemed very sensible...the thing is though when I got back from Chiang Mai I heard that he hadn't had any physio and there were no plans for him to have any in the future! I wasn't particularly happy about this and made it clear that something had to be done - these guys can't fight for themselves so they need someone to do it for them - anyway to cut a long story short, Nin is now getting one and a half hours of physio treatment from the Government staff every day. This is very positive and hopefully will lead to some improvements in his condition...
On the 8th of May, the staff and volunteers (and the kids from Rainbow House) are going on a retreat to some place near the coast. As seems to be traditional in Thailand each of the workplaces has been asked to arrange a show for everyone else's entertainment...well this time it is actually going to happen - Rachawadee Boys are going to be Rachawadee Lady Boys! We've already got our costumes and have started practising our dance routine to "I Will Survive"...and it was my idea! What was I thinking?! Anyway - I'm sure there will be some demand for pictures of the event, so I'll make sure you get some...
Right then, about the paintings people have bought - thanks very much to the people who have paid already...I have heard that there are some problems with transferring cash from Ireland...so, if it is possible could you send cheques (payable to me) to Maisy and then she will put them into my account? Thanks very much.
Take care
They had a special deal where you could get a suit with 2 pairs of trousers, 2 shirts and a tie for ฿5000 which is about 75 quid...unfortunately I'm paying a bit more as the fabric I wanted was a bit more expensive but I'm still getting a very good deal...I've already had one fitting and am going back for a second one in May - hopefully the results will be good...I'll get some pictures up if they are!
Just to let you know how Nin is getting on...I had asked for some extra support in his wheelchair as he was finding it very difficult to sit up because of the lack of strength in his arms. He kept falling over to one side or the other...When the (ccd) physios came to measure him they said that it would be best for him not to have the support so as to give him a chance to rehabilitate himself - they said that he would need to have regular physio treatment and we would see how that went before making any modifications to his wheelchair.
I accepted this as it seemed very sensible...the thing is though when I got back from Chiang Mai I heard that he hadn't had any physio and there were no plans for him to have any in the future! I wasn't particularly happy about this and made it clear that something had to be done - these guys can't fight for themselves so they need someone to do it for them - anyway to cut a long story short, Nin is now getting one and a half hours of physio treatment from the Government staff every day. This is very positive and hopefully will lead to some improvements in his condition...
On the 8th of May, the staff and volunteers (and the kids from Rainbow House) are going on a retreat to some place near the coast. As seems to be traditional in Thailand each of the workplaces has been asked to arrange a show for everyone else's entertainment...well this time it is actually going to happen - Rachawadee Boys are going to be Rachawadee Lady Boys! We've already got our costumes and have started practising our dance routine to "I Will Survive"...and it was my idea! What was I thinking?! Anyway - I'm sure there will be some demand for pictures of the event, so I'll make sure you get some...
Right then, about the paintings people have bought - thanks very much to the people who have paid already...I have heard that there are some problems with transferring cash from Ireland...so, if it is possible could you send cheques (payable to me) to Maisy and then she will put them into my account? Thanks very much.
Take care
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