Update Juy 2010

Connie's Thai House is going to become part of an exclusive hotel on the Chao Phraya River, with a planned opening date of June 2011. (www.thesiamhotel.com) Take a look. It sounds very exciting.

So many interesting things are happening around Connie's website. Through the site, I was contacted by two women who knew my cousins (different ones) and was able to re-connect each of them. I was contacted by cousins who had lost touch with the family and people who were just interested to know more about Connie and her time. I am putting together a list of books about that era that I will post on the website.

During her lifetime, Connie was always working behind the scenes, putting people together. Her years as a spy put her in the graces of many people, Thai, American and Norwiegan. She was the person to contact if you needed help and she helped all who asked. It isn't strange at all that she is still the center of it! I am happy to do what I can to carry on her legacy.

In the early 80's I lived in Bangkok and spent almost every weekend at the Beach with Connie. She told me many stories about her life, I was young. I was learning how to windsurf with some friends one weekend. I climbed up the hill and came into the house to get ready for dinner. "It's wonderful to be young, dear, enjoy it while you can." Connie said with a smile. We sat on the balcony with some guests for drinks and to watch a beautiful sunset, then we went downstairs for dinner. Later that evening, when we were alone, she told me her story of the young man she loved, who was killed during World War II. It was one of many stories she shared with me about her life.

MaryAnne