BUDDHA

Yesterday - BUDDHA moved in. Buddha comes from Thailand. It's a long story, but yesterday, Buddha and some other paintings needed a place to stay. Not sure how long Buddha will be with us. Maybe we've adopted her?

Yesterday was one of those days .................. my North American printer ran out of TINTA (ink).
Problem: The tiny little chip in the printer cartridges here can not and will not, be recognized by the exact same printer I bought in Canada as you can buy here.
Solution: Veneta System Refill Centre. Sorry folks; but short of buying another printer - that is the only option here. (Kinda like photocopying books - that's just the way things are done here. Welcome to Balikpapan) There is an added bonus though - it only cost $3 bucks.
Next Problem: Shop A, where I always go; well apparently this day - not possible, they can not nor have they ever been able to refill a cartridge bought in North America. Hmmm, how can this be? I've done this before.
Solution: Try the sister shop. I guess shop A has already had enough business for one day.
Moral of the Story: In Balikpapan - there is always another way.

TODAY: Well I should be going to the pool this morning, but the rain clouds just won't stay away. Oh well, that's OK. It's sort of like having a bonus day.

Today, I need to get to the bank. Need to replenish the Rupiah supply. Last week all the banks were closed the whole week and most of the ATM machines went dry. Just something you get used to here. Like the shipment of fresh milk that didn't come in. No sour cream for 2 months. The BENZIN HABIS sign at the petrol station (means out of gas) and temporary shortages of just about anything. But, just like ink cartridges, in Balikpapan - there is always another way.

Time to do some printing and enjoy my day. Good to Go.