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Sleeping also takes a pole position in the ranks of preferred daytime entertainment. The ring proves to be the choice for those wishing to enjoy a cooling breeze. However, today's nap is cut short to repair the slackening ropes of the ring. Ropes are disassembled and re-measured to allow future tightening with the bottle screws in each corner. The youths take pains in taping the rope red, white and blue. New corner pads are hung with pride. In a couple of days it will be time to oil the bags. Until then, "sabai, sabai", a phrase that permeates Thailand - "relax, take it easy". Just as significant is the notion of finding all things, or the promotion of all things "sanook"- "fun". If it's not fun, why do it? If it must be done, find a way to enjoy it.
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