We are back in Bangkok!!!

Well after working in Dubai which had its ups and downs we are now in Bangkok!  Pradeep your friend from Nepal took his first flight to China to start his own import business. He had to fly through Bangkok. It just so happened that we were in Dubai and could get a cheep flight from Dubai to Bangkok so we hooked up here. Then there is Bumm our clown friend who lives in Bangkok. The past day and the next few are going to be filled with shopping, sightseeing and a lot of happy times. Yesterday we did the weekend market and visited Uncle Monk then went to our favorite outdoor bar. Today it is off to the computer market, clothing market, uncle monk and to see a live band. We still have to visit the royal palace and china market. So much to do in such a short time. Who needs sleep, that is what a 20 hour flight is for.

Well, were off again..... Ronnie and Stacy.

I am trying to upload photos but its not working. I will try again.

Just a few more days.....

Today started public schools. I was asked to do a show at a local girls school for opening day. There was about 300 girls there. They did a short music program and then I did a half hour balloon and magic show. Then it was back to the office where I made balloons for about another hour and a half for the staff. At that point we returned back to the hotel and took a nap. the mall shows are going well and I did meet a man from Calf. who is doing bubble shows here www.bubblesmith.com a very nice man who is also staying at the same hotel. Friday is our last day here and of the Dubai Summer surprise. It is also the first day of there weekend (fri-sat) Sunday starts the work week. So Friday we will be very busy. Saturday at 5:30am we will fly to Bangkok to see Bumm and Pradeepman. What a fun time that will be.

Take care, see you all back in Cleveland!

Ronnie

Super Dubai
Current mood: enthralled

Here we are almost one week and we still have not seen much of the touristy things.  We did get out yesterday with friends from home who are living and working here.  What we did see was one HUGE construction zone.  There is so much building going on here it is unbelievable!  What has been constructed is way beyond extravagant and grand.  We went to the sea and stuck our toes in but did not swim because it is about 106 in and out of the water.  Ouch!!  We did take a dip in the rooftop pool at our freinds flat.  Too cool to be swimming at 35 floors up!

Internet time is rather pricey here. As is a lot of things.  The mall we are working at is brand spanking new and many stores are still not opened.  Many people have shown interest in Flower and hiring him in Kuwait and here in October for a Coldstone Creamery Grand opening.  Insha allah it will all pan out!

 We are working 4 hours a night from 5:30-9:30.  The entire time we have to teach people how to make balloon flowers and Flower is doing 2 10 minute magic shows on stage.  We have a lot of the same kids with their parents coming to spend time with us making balloons and just enjoying Flower's antics.  We also made 4 HUGE balloon flower baskets for the main stage. 

  There are lots of entertainers from all over the world here.  So we have made many new friends and contacts.  The government foots the bill for the entire 2 month long festival and the entertainment agencies take care to hire the talent.  Some people have told us that it is best to get your profile and info to all the agents here if you hope to be asked back, so we are networking our butts off.  This is quite an awesome experience!      

   Well we have limited internet time.  More to come.

  All our best!  Love and Peace~  Stacy and Ronnie aka Flower Clown

Dubai is HOT!!
Current mood: happy

Well Dubai sure is a superlative!  Everything is so extravagant and big!  Ronnie started his run of shows last night.  He did one 30 minute magic show and the remainder of his time did was he does best...making balloons for huge amounts of people.  While he made the great balloon creations I was teaching kids and adults how to make balloon flowers.  The theme is Flower Surprises, so we fit properly.  However, the event organizer would much prefer him to be teaching balloons instead of just making them for the kids.  Most of the kids did not want to make their own balloon, so what to do.  He did what he enjoys most, those balloons that children the happiest.  Pissin off the powers that be....but the kids should be happy first and foremost!   Differing views on happiness perhaps! 

  He has several requests to do birthday parties, grand openings and even a school show in Kuwait.  We'll see what comes of it!  If people are willing to pay for him then why not?!  We have made friends with many different entertainers from all over the world who were also brought in for the festival.  We did hear that the same entertainers are rarely brought back more than once.  But who knows...we love to return next year and do this again.   

  We have not ventured much further than the AC comforts of our hotel and mall.  But with some friends here we may finally get out and see some things...maybe more AC malls.  As this is the hottest time of the year here there is not much more to do.  You step outside and instantly your body starts condensating.  It is miserably hot!!  Way more humidity then is necessary thanks to the ocean.  But we are thankful everyday for AC.

  More news to follow later.  Hello and best wishes to all.

  Regards~

  Flower and Stacy   

WOW...Dubai
Current mood: tired

We have arrived in Dubai to 100 degree temps, sand and luxury.  We flew Emirates Air from JFK to Dubai and it was a great trip.  Everyone seems very nice and gracious.  Ronnie starts working on Thursday so tomorrow we will have to blow up LOTS of balloons for his stage backdrop.  We are very tired now and just wanted to drop a quick note.  We will send more news in a couple days.
 
  Love and Peace!
 
  Ronnie and Stacy

Going to Dubai

Hope this finds everyone well! Ronnie and I are leaving for 2 weeks in Dubai, United Arab Emirates this Monday the 20th. The wonderfully talented Flower Clown has been hired to work for 9 days at a HUGE summer festival. Then we will kick around Bangkok for a few more days before heading home on Sept. 6. We are so honored and excited that Flower was chosen to perform during the final week of this festival. We hope it leads to bigger and better things in the future. We will be posting stories and photos on www.myspace.com/flowerclown

Peace and Love~