tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43089128473867822812024-03-13T06:31:02.648-04:00The Teo ChroniclesThe Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-81969862190774036122012-04-25T23:02:00.002-04:002012-04-25T23:04:28.918-04:00Another video to bring home the immense 'pickle' we are in...<object style="height: 390px; width: 640px;"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jboTeS9Okak?version=3&feature=player_embedded">
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Li0no7O9zmE" width="560"></iframe>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-40740886029171291172011-11-29T09:02:00.000-05:002011-11-29T09:02:05.497-05:00A Picture Paints a Thousand Words - follow up to 'Sovereign Debt' postThis New York Times <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/10/23/sunday-review/an-overview-of-the-euro-crisis.html">article</a> is very helpful as it depicts the interconnectedness and scale of the European debt crisis. The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-60776310799576842512011-03-03T14:33:00.000-05:002011-03-03T14:33:33.229-05:00Are you Typical?Learn to be content and appreciative with what you have been given....enjoy this short clip from National Geographics.<br />
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Recently he was a speaker at the <a href="http://www.piie.com/">Peterson Institute for International Economics</a>, a think tank based in Washington DC.<br />
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Allow Professor Ferguson to explain the implications and consequences of run-away sovereign debt in this speech titled <a href="http://www.piie.com/events/event_detail.cfm?EventID=152&Media">"Fiscal Crises and Imperial Collapses: Historical Perspective on Current Predicaments"</a> starting around 8:30 minute mark. This is important - I hope you view the speech video below.<br />
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This does not bode well for many countries - while Greece is currently in the news, our country is also in peril - as in Proverbs 22:7: The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender’s slave. We learn in Romans 13:8: Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.<br />
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A picture paints a thousand words - click on this - <a href="http://usdebtclock.org/">US Debt Clock.</a>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-43104112715124075742010-05-12T12:53:00.016-04:002010-05-12T16:36:58.434-04:00To whom much is given, much is expected - Luke 12:48I recently came across this link - <a href="http://globalrichlist.com/"><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">How Rich Are You?</span></a> - "Every year we gaze enviously at the lists of the richest people in world. Wondering what it would be like to have that sort of cash. But where would you sit on one of those lists? Here's your chance to find out."<br /><br />This is a simple exercise - enter what your earthly wages is (in US$, Euro Yen etc) and find out....<br /><br />I was amazed!<br /><br />For me, it helped me see things in perspective - how much more does one need when your needs of shelter, food, productive work, relationships with your love ones (God, family and friends) and health are already met?<br /><br />Learning to find joy in contentment in this materialistic world is not easy - the usual keeping up with the Joneses and the ever tempting 'the grass is always greener elsewhere' syndrome can incessantly crowed out one's perspective.<br /><br />I hope this resource can help you the way it helped me. As Jesus said in<br /><br /><blockquote><strong><p><a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://bible.logos.com/passage/esv/Matthew%2022.34-40" target="_blank">Matthew 22:34-40</a></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">But when the Pharisees heard that He had put the Sadducees to silence, they gathered themselves together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" And He said to him, "<em>'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets." </em></span></p></blockquote>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-31459536065181166152010-05-06T13:20:00.008-04:002010-05-08T07:26:33.799-04:00Calling versus Job<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtx3IfNOHyxKO1L9YNQwdE6jiV8ZSUPjb0Z3rMbLEXWwHkmCgCgyxfCO29sXH99sGxpIsIInwifV4i5n8WRu2qjLymVsbJXSDuyuTu9P5L_S6t9JWY0azskkvEYRqI-lrWPlpa2IIVpqs/s1600/faculty1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264518381099282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtx3IfNOHyxKO1L9YNQwdE6jiV8ZSUPjb0Z3rMbLEXWwHkmCgCgyxfCO29sXH99sGxpIsIInwifV4i5n8WRu2qjLymVsbJXSDuyuTu9P5L_S6t9JWY0azskkvEYRqI-lrWPlpa2IIVpqs/s400/faculty1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I am sure at some point in our lives, we struggled with the issue of what we wanted to be when we grew up. Certainly you have been asked or thought about this - do I want to be a doctor, policeman, musician, cook? We are constantly reminded of the <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">fastest and strongest</span> (Olympics and other sporting events), <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">brightest</span> (Geography Bee, Math competitions, AP/GRE/GMAT, various academic awards),<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> </span>and <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">richest and most powerful</span> (Forbes' Annual list of the wealthiest, incessant political campaigns). Yet there are some who plan their lives around being the <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">best dressed </span>(the annual Academy Awards or comparable) while others worked tirelessly to be nominated and hopefully win a Nobel prize. So depending on your worldview, these can be 'front burner' issues for many. Yet, it is my hope that your drive and determination to go after these things are put in the right context - ultimately you have to ask the question - <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">who are you doing it for?</span><br /><br />Growing up in Singapore, I certainly had my share of 'romanticizing' the above - it is only human. Our fallen nature causes us to see things in a certain way - not necessarily the way God intends for us. Yet, by His mercy and grace, things have a way of turning out. For many of us, we are perfectly content with our vocations (your calling and job are the same thing) for others, it may not be the case. You may be interested to hear and view John Piper's message titled <a href="http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/ByDate/2010/4593/">Consider Your Calling</a>.<br /><br />Recently, we watched a movie called <a href="http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1492910873/">The Five People You Meet in Heaven</a>. According to Wikipedia, the author, Mitch Albom (<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Tuesdays with Morrie)</span> "recounts the life and death of a simple yet dignified old man, Eddie. After dying in a freak accident, Eddie finds himself in heaven where he encounters five people who have significantly affected his life, whether he realized at the time or not. Mitch Albom dedicates the book to his uncle Edward Beitchman. He says that he wants people like his uncle who felt unimportant here on earth to realize, finally, how much they mattered and how they were loved".<br /><br />While I do not think heaven is as portrayed in this movie, I certainly learned something from it. For me, it was toward the end when Eddie's calling in his life was revealed to him. During his whole life, starting as a young lad until his death, Eddie worked in the maintenance department of an amusement park called Ruby Pier. He resented not being able to go to engineering school and, except for a short stint in the army at war, he always felt he hadn't accomplished much. His work day consisted of mundane yet important tasks like greasing the tracks and making sure the roller coaster rides were safe for all. But it was precisely his diligent and consistent good work that allowed patrons, who came to the amusement park, an enjoyable and wholesome time with their family. Eddie's calling in life was taking care of Ruby Pier - it took him a lifetime and his death to realize this.<br /><br />My work at Montreat College is far from mundane (grading though is not my favorite thing to do but as educators, we need to assess student's work and grading is certainly an integral aspect). At Montreat, I am blessed to be able to live in a college community that is open about its faith, and strives to live it as well as promote it. For now, I am called to be here. I am not sure if this is my life's work but if it is, I certainly do not want to be like Eddie. Having recently received tenure at the college, I look forward to what God has planned for the college - we will be celebrating Montreat College's 100th Anniversary in 2016 - as well as starting a new program in information systems security.<br /><br />Finding contentment and joy in one's life, in accordance to one's calling in life is a process. Some of us find it while many drift aimlessly from one thing to another. But there is good news - according to the Westminster Shorter Catechism, reflect on this question <i>- <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">What is the chief end of man?</span></i><br /><br />Again, depending on your background and situation, the answer may surprise you. When I learned of this many years ago, it was certainly a foreign concept. Not intuitive if I may say so. Yet, in God's mercy, grace and timing, I am living it (not always successfully, but nevertheless, with the Holy Spirit's help, inching closer and closer to it).<br /><br />The answer is this: <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. </span><span style="font-size:0;"><br /></span></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-13506965224178693832010-02-05T18:59:00.009-05:002010-02-05T20:00:25.244-05:00Howard Fisher - February 3 2010<div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2WKYWLHDL5J11UwkWTW402-I0vqK9iMLJ0NKbOLUarq46ZVd0o1HHKn-Lvp6-REpYDY7a2dhqJTpNoqvwo6TEzsM2q_MCVKMArc_LHwca2t0XEQHNdDChYeHlmBLeWBJ3SRxLtB2kjA/s1600-h/Howard+Fisher.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434913704680905634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2WKYWLHDL5J11UwkWTW402-I0vqK9iMLJ0NKbOLUarq46ZVd0o1HHKn-Lvp6-REpYDY7a2dhqJTpNoqvwo6TEzsM2q_MCVKMArc_LHwca2t0XEQHNdDChYeHlmBLeWBJ3SRxLtB2kjA/s400/Howard+Fisher.jpg" border="0" /></a> Howard, goodbye for now........ <p align="left">How could the life of a vibrant young man, 6 foot 5 inches, always with a big smile, and well liked and respected by students, staff and faculty be so suddenly taken away? This, and other questions, are no doubt in the minds of many in the Montreat community. </p><p align="left">Life is fragile - death is a certainty (the exception being a rapture but that is for another post) - one day, no matter who you are, young or old, regardless of your background, your physical being will cease to exist. In Howard's case, in a paradoxical way, while we are deeply saddened by his passing away (it is still hard for us to accept that he is gone - we no longer can see Howard play goalie or see him on campus), we take comfort and rejoice that he is with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Howard's departure is untimely but he leaves his legacy and his impact in the lives he affected. What a joy it is to know this fine young man. I miss you Howard...... </p><p></p></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-40548573240757286252010-01-20T13:51:00.004-05:002010-01-20T14:11:31.521-05:00After the thaw.....We are back to more normal temperatures - the snow we had was most unusual - we certainly enjoyed this special time. Hannah took most of these outdoor pictures. She is developing a good eye for pictures....<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_gQKbGUCaNPLGwZuycW4ohiMqtn8j7mcQ3Q0cZFIZPEoemu82wNMkTiYZFzTdUJ8di-q5pvPQWcFci50iZBu7xVJxkatReBh38Ojsk3Dl7CoINGy3cU0NBOSKjC9QgDNJkTBzK7r2BI/s1600-h/DSC03184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_gQKbGUCaNPLGwZuycW4ohiMqtn8j7mcQ3Q0cZFIZPEoemu82wNMkTiYZFzTdUJ8di-q5pvPQWcFci50iZBu7xVJxkatReBh38Ojsk3Dl7CoINGy3cU0NBOSKjC9QgDNJkTBzK7r2BI/s400/DSC03184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898499224346962" border="0" /></a>Near our backyard - the kids loves to explore there.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvxHdZaAcWvDZ8UJdVs9UvxArT_2bN7ucrgKIbVQcxHa1Q6qljo17D_rPJV7pwFFbf_xX-Y7yU1nLezvYwQWua0_1hc3NZDg6utlMfFE1WQlTZ_hWDwcaHLWAkClcwJQGIPcdMAbfxWg/s1600-h/DSC03188.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvxHdZaAcWvDZ8UJdVs9UvxArT_2bN7ucrgKIbVQcxHa1Q6qljo17D_rPJV7pwFFbf_xX-Y7yU1nLezvYwQWua0_1hc3NZDg6utlMfFE1WQlTZ_hWDwcaHLWAkClcwJQGIPcdMAbfxWg/s400/DSC03188.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898505137634290" border="0" /></a>David's own winter wonderland.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWulrhBkRHZjyc5VblW2JK1AHhDs3Qlts3AYYaMlHj6v5eCs932PUG_MxXj7vBBeSLJ6xLZXC92jtxTt945Ar1PQJlDq7M6LhYq5ystNBlJp-NnYqI767ln39KOH_BG3FTBGOSj-HtXM/s1600-h/DSC03209.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWulrhBkRHZjyc5VblW2JK1AHhDs3Qlts3AYYaMlHj6v5eCs932PUG_MxXj7vBBeSLJ6xLZXC92jtxTt945Ar1PQJlDq7M6LhYq5ystNBlJp-NnYqI767ln39KOH_BG3FTBGOSj-HtXM/s400/DSC03209.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898884595062850" border="0" /></a>There is a small cave behind the ice.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSNWXZY5c8_tq1UQbyypHt7LGP_E46W-u2R7MO9IK3r3ngzU9unEREpeQ_ni46XUx8i5-AVF05HkLAtkwlPoGHAHumV4VhIIul5h0Te6hlJ9-H7_IHcXgnc6HOp7Z0NbO42ynRJw95m4/s1600-h/DSC03218.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSNWXZY5c8_tq1UQbyypHt7LGP_E46W-u2R7MO9IK3r3ngzU9unEREpeQ_ni46XUx8i5-AVF05HkLAtkwlPoGHAHumV4VhIIul5h0Te6hlJ9-H7_IHcXgnc6HOp7Z0NbO42ynRJw95m4/s400/DSC03218.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898892681763890" border="0" /></a>A great shot - looks like the branch is 'growing' ice.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNOiuYWZ71qDeN7pQOods-AI1jVshq_2Zr9SZHYr1eVc9iQ4cliMxmOojwY_t7vyHeFDPkW46Sow5waxGQw8c1RdcdP__VP8bf-PHMtowmE2iLRPOhlsK3Ih5ARXgToswf9sLCZntJAg/s1600-h/DSC03214.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNOiuYWZ71qDeN7pQOods-AI1jVshq_2Zr9SZHYr1eVc9iQ4cliMxmOojwY_t7vyHeFDPkW46Sow5waxGQw8c1RdcdP__VP8bf-PHMtowmE2iLRPOhlsK3Ih5ARXgToswf9sLCZntJAg/s400/DSC03214.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898887371983826" border="0" /></a>I love this shot - nice angle and good depth perception.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BRyaCFPebqLodol-DpQcK3lpRQJBD9qLV5GkJqZ09Ww3KZLCYm3jPL66fF6q7uF6e_gBx3Y8WI1WSWYHZickBDv85Oy9Wq3dUVxPz3cOgf-ocObWIY3MtOhv8IrV8hT9zePpbt6AY04/s1600-h/DSC03238.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BRyaCFPebqLodol-DpQcK3lpRQJBD9qLV5GkJqZ09Ww3KZLCYm3jPL66fF6q7uF6e_gBx3Y8WI1WSWYHZickBDv85Oy9Wq3dUVxPz3cOgf-ocObWIY3MtOhv8IrV8hT9zePpbt6AY04/s400/DSC03238.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898522276129970" border="0" /></a>The water from the stream is actually quite clean - the kids I am sure drank from it.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KBJlm5QMd6ohfiJBirbnwj3ny4qXbWEeXitx2znvukNhOWKBBKDVEp1-7DUo2v-bzat0BoYiMFQZVWcKFDDspoAAbKKluQAGgUoL01Es8C_-1PDmM1_RHpXV__FXWqtgFKnXXQvpr80/s1600-h/DSC03235.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KBJlm5QMd6ohfiJBirbnwj3ny4qXbWEeXitx2znvukNhOWKBBKDVEp1-7DUo2v-bzat0BoYiMFQZVWcKFDDspoAAbKKluQAGgUoL01Es8C_-1PDmM1_RHpXV__FXWqtgFKnXXQvpr80/s400/DSC03235.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898516956235106" border="0" /></a>Another great shot.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQ9XiLvzEFOJ_gO7PsJBWe7OeCDOTfA-5LwuZZ-CFSRfnLztHoVjrvwbqhCEUZR8PXr5t0I-qG0JQMMYjZrmsYvFAO0WFcr5g03qazXL3akaB-jeTggA1HELJzaiIxMw7U8Lf7-kiMXY/s1600-h/DSC03278.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQ9XiLvzEFOJ_gO7PsJBWe7OeCDOTfA-5LwuZZ-CFSRfnLztHoVjrvwbqhCEUZR8PXr5t0I-qG0JQMMYjZrmsYvFAO0WFcr5g03qazXL3akaB-jeTggA1HELJzaiIxMw7U8Lf7-kiMXY/s400/DSC03278.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898872572523202" border="0" /></a>We went skiing as part of the homeschooling group - the last time I did this recreation sport was about twenty years ago - I was very sore the next day!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsIiQosqhRcz6BjuTJEJX6tE8ISdoH-K5A0VhxXRQrQJKDmwC34V0iSewfKzjqPPoeNQeLxofDdiflSdtFALOIo0nmmWxOMU8g2k4Pcrrak8CrZqMu4N37Vl1kA1QWDEo-cY2yXeKjow/s1600-h/DSC03268.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsIiQosqhRcz6BjuTJEJX6tE8ISdoH-K5A0VhxXRQrQJKDmwC34V0iSewfKzjqPPoeNQeLxofDdiflSdtFALOIo0nmmWxOMU8g2k4Pcrrak8CrZqMu4N37Vl1kA1QWDEo-cY2yXeKjow/s400/DSC03268.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428898869969916498" border="0" /></a>David prefers to snow board - Hannah loves to ski.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvxHdZaAcWvDZ8UJdVs9UvxArT_2bN7ucrgKIbVQcxHa1Q6qljo17D_rPJV7pwFFbf_xX-Y7yU1nLezvYwQWua0_1hc3NZDg6utlMfFE1WQlTZ_hWDwcaHLWAkClcwJQGIPcdMAbfxWg/s1600-h/DSC03188.JPG"><br /></a>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-13138693173646378372009-12-30T20:04:00.012-05:002010-01-09T15:32:36.975-05:0020th Wedding Anniversary<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz11VxYRbySOrzSyuRHP8ojjX0hjNbExdTZuLZS9YTLPVchLE_ESf_pDuevMpGLwHEa9qtoylWE2ZZG7Nw0fd40dX8emI7c77J2ekRSU3M7TjjRHlAzXiLnXOwj4u5xGe0GO6YAC8JVAk/s1600-h/DSC03103.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz11VxYRbySOrzSyuRHP8ojjX0hjNbExdTZuLZS9YTLPVchLE_ESf_pDuevMpGLwHEa9qtoylWE2ZZG7Nw0fd40dX8emI7c77J2ekRSU3M7TjjRHlAzXiLnXOwj4u5xGe0GO6YAC8JVAk/s400/DSC03103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424196008502274754" border="0" /></a>Can you believe that? Here's to another 20 year.....<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After the movie, we went to Bone Fish Seafood Restaurant where one of my student works as a cook - we had a great time savoring delectable seafood!<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchw-OCm8u5OuV1lMxODmWILOdqjBxQb3ieRf9PVbkudOCOe0lLXR2n7o96lANUn4Mkqa2FRSS6Pv30pUQ8Iw1QUU0a2WbgfgLKc3kp97oNtiboDAnWr8cPpGZaYt3HsEuBF3xerBg73A/s1600-h/DSC03108.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjchw-OCm8u5OuV1lMxODmWILOdqjBxQb3ieRf9PVbkudOCOe0lLXR2n7o96lANUn4Mkqa2FRSS6Pv30pUQ8Iw1QUU0a2WbgfgLKc3kp97oNtiboDAnWr8cPpGZaYt3HsEuBF3xerBg73A/s400/DSC03108.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424193760601949298" border="0" /></a>Generous portion of New Zealand Mussels in Creamy Garlic and Tomato sauce.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6p0Sr1mCso_t1Qz0GFFwV-AkUlOWPswO_Cdk90I5iQ9e2bdAXUzTMk6aDxqtLRmAmLh28tiujbnkLwYBAsHwyJl01Z2xffCj3RNkcqHWkMy-T9UKxd6C1qKbkohlfaGRzRGOudVUPE4/s1600-h/DSC03107.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6p0Sr1mCso_t1Qz0GFFwV-AkUlOWPswO_Cdk90I5iQ9e2bdAXUzTMk6aDxqtLRmAmLh28tiujbnkLwYBAsHwyJl01Z2xffCj3RNkcqHWkMy-T9UKxd6C1qKbkohlfaGRzRGOudVUPE4/s400/DSC03107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424192295422072834" border="0" /></a>Deep-Fried Calamari with Asian-inspired dipping sauce.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtm1coZqbJb20LGa7CeADU5oOVuvsR2qkCgfBIsowJ6ROR9JwnCEmA7BBlOWQADwsTLmRQjU7lz_01ouxSSXDP7T5e6Py_euhnt_Viz4z7G2kcLrUABzftH5HjJIxo3xS3QoGqsGqYKh4/s1600-h/DSC03106.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtm1coZqbJb20LGa7CeADU5oOVuvsR2qkCgfBIsowJ6ROR9JwnCEmA7BBlOWQADwsTLmRQjU7lz_01ouxSSXDP7T5e6Py_euhnt_Viz4z7G2kcLrUABzftH5HjJIxo3xS3QoGqsGqYKh4/s400/DSC03106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424190801990297522" border="0" /></a>Scallops wrapped with bacon served on a bed of Mango chutney - just fabulous.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLonZDoriadVDHMDbcLu27xv3HObC4VvZo33ChqTmBpiqADHgrmt1lQHOz7gMfi9qy2ujrIRadsJCBU0OJ2AO_cXfYBTS3ZOb60hcy2mFgPYigylS_NimS1S7uL3cs9eSFs6BusdoMtc/s1600-h/DSC03105.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcLonZDoriadVDHMDbcLu27xv3HObC4VvZo33ChqTmBpiqADHgrmt1lQHOz7gMfi9qy2ujrIRadsJCBU0OJ2AO_cXfYBTS3ZOb60hcy2mFgPYigylS_NimS1S7uL3cs9eSFs6BusdoMtc/s400/DSC03105.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424189312177779954" border="0" /></a>BANG-BANG Shrimp - a best seller at the restaurant.<br /></div><br /><br />We were glad to spend this special day together as a family. We started the celebration by going to a movie matinee (the last time we did that was 2 years ago - National Treasure 2) and watched AVATAR. What a blast - funky 3D glasses added much excitement and visual treats. The movie was long - about 2 hours and 45 minutes - of course we stayed for the credits!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBR-Otr-7M6wlonTxjIS2PyJLIhsd7cYNDOFnsFsNssea4l84C5-MH2RerpMCgd3ZvkXFXqcGfsTzlaFViuf3E1oY1Rpxp8YoSW99v1lyhy7_y1TyoMnb1-9m8mKZUlsAD2nNAQ4OL4j4/s1600-h/Avatar.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBR-Otr-7M6wlonTxjIS2PyJLIhsd7cYNDOFnsFsNssea4l84C5-MH2RerpMCgd3ZvkXFXqcGfsTzlaFViuf3E1oY1Rpxp8YoSW99v1lyhy7_y1TyoMnb1-9m8mKZUlsAD2nNAQ4OL4j4/s400/Avatar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424196181879290946" border="0" /></a>AVATAR - Go see it....</div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-59903693075118272702009-12-24T11:40:00.017-05:002010-01-11T13:33:41.405-05:00Christmas 2009It's the Season - Merry Christmas to You - May All of Us experience the real peace that only Jesus Christ can offer.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsS2XBgE2SFj3JnPPzH7sqZflvYCz9Nl17fAvuvP6A_DrgSp-pxT5J4EsZZtjJJrTO82MtcIgszuatBkeeIsfvldUOuw8QU4_l07C8Aj0YJBaeh1RqlQy5kjIQvxephXJRDMaTr7plwU/s1600-h/DSC02867.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsS2XBgE2SFj3JnPPzH7sqZflvYCz9Nl17fAvuvP6A_DrgSp-pxT5J4EsZZtjJJrTO82MtcIgszuatBkeeIsfvldUOuw8QU4_l07C8Aj0YJBaeh1RqlQy5kjIQvxephXJRDMaTr7plwU/s400/DSC02867.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418617998147402978" border="0" /></a>Manger at the Cove, a retreat organization of Billy Graham.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzltChXwYeIApYX8dwKZQ_EskNx_1LpPWEyLK7JdrYftvrFmQ2HhM_zqgMYHHWY4cEZ0Rnkvhs2ZDtZ-H_aM1rFklb_uZS53fuGwq-ufdiCCGVQx7ksnjwpnBkR4gGBOPaDdBmYKkm4pA/s1600-h/DSC02874.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzltChXwYeIApYX8dwKZQ_EskNx_1LpPWEyLK7JdrYftvrFmQ2HhM_zqgMYHHWY4cEZ0Rnkvhs2ZDtZ-H_aM1rFklb_uZS53fuGwq-ufdiCCGVQx7ksnjwpnBkR4gGBOPaDdBmYKkm4pA/s400/DSC02874.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418617991461259586" border="0" /></a>A lot of work went into decorating this tree - it is easily 15 feet tall.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-jXA1AJdlIh0KzQXhP6wDpSJXlogJ_cTkLfoc6e6croM0vtPHQGW4IZfOfFXW76Z4siQl8-jPIDY-hIYnLM3bnFgcOAWvXULaD8vfE3lUaz5HDRSBANXMYwi_vr93m9k0thbSP8jGZg/s1600-h/DSC02881.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-jXA1AJdlIh0KzQXhP6wDpSJXlogJ_cTkLfoc6e6croM0vtPHQGW4IZfOfFXW76Z4siQl8-jPIDY-hIYnLM3bnFgcOAWvXULaD8vfE3lUaz5HDRSBANXMYwi_vr93m9k0thbSP8jGZg/s400/DSC02881.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418617987818461906" border="0" /></a>A magnificent fireplace with beautifully decorated mantle - we can feel the heat from the fire on our backs - it felt wonderful.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeq96uxB3dtof1VGVdOSinAuBXhyphenhyphen-XafQdd_ovqAvKpFr52lrn1EMcj8gCUneYNzuYVce3Ct9g0D4ViQtJXxR1Ze5X8Y6l65m1tk9u_Q-5uMeFqnLQcXfmkqGAEOVs6UNL1SLD2MwA434/s1600-h/DSC03058.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeq96uxB3dtof1VGVdOSinAuBXhyphenhyphen-XafQdd_ovqAvKpFr52lrn1EMcj8gCUneYNzuYVce3Ct9g0D4ViQtJXxR1Ze5X8Y6l65m1tk9u_Q-5uMeFqnLQcXfmkqGAEOVs6UNL1SLD2MwA434/s400/DSC03058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419253961406958050" border="0" /></a>For the lady of the house......<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl0EQTYRUUqJX88BdIRj5wXUCgXxWpT28daLbZHQEjmOgqmn7tZtMVD_MJUvCI32seH2ty7GJwBNWZ0lzLMsXpsl7FX_oSRRrNF0yn475jJlrYXvaq5UVelkv1UpMdfvOmxiKOBGYkh0/s1600-h/DSC03060.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl0EQTYRUUqJX88BdIRj5wXUCgXxWpT28daLbZHQEjmOgqmn7tZtMVD_MJUvCI32seH2ty7GJwBNWZ0lzLMsXpsl7FX_oSRRrNF0yn475jJlrYXvaq5UVelkv1UpMdfvOmxiKOBGYkh0/s400/DSC03060.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419253955638273938" border="0" /></a>You can never have enough of these.....<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxvjjrrh-t3_hPbUHwTjw_PWBglw8IlwSfMnmem7M4P2OBNu5ATTIdizeHby-zpiu5IaElpTkzTOOIzky2R3A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />She loved those shoes....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2zD4RQASzNChPVNNda9G4cNfdKGfktNbRx0RWySz49pZZ9us_zfRCcR1USzrcbDXhjOGfpDVMILQjVoxc5OKDFmwDfcFPvoFkxCGVfOOLyL4JQK5mq7KQCuEzWzY7EzOMFnQBKB7Ep0/s1600-h/DSC03048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2zD4RQASzNChPVNNda9G4cNfdKGfktNbRx0RWySz49pZZ9us_zfRCcR1USzrcbDXhjOGfpDVMILQjVoxc5OKDFmwDfcFPvoFkxCGVfOOLyL4JQK5mq7KQCuEzWzY7EzOMFnQBKB7Ep0/s400/DSC03048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419423119011243522" border="0" /></a>One of Hannah's favorite artist....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG8Sxy53GmLaU_1c9viYBuK6HfEmMQFWRTxS6r69D-Exwpn8o34FI_2xwQzuw69bg97bj-pKVpZf2TVHdMjEhrcTdfpdHZCTuJedtQb0wJFItusrJLNwtk0CHa1UWcfOOPsqCvd6Y7Bo/s1600-h/DSC03061.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG8Sxy53GmLaU_1c9viYBuK6HfEmMQFWRTxS6r69D-Exwpn8o34FI_2xwQzuw69bg97bj-pKVpZf2TVHdMjEhrcTdfpdHZCTuJedtQb0wJFItusrJLNwtk0CHa1UWcfOOPsqCvd6Y7Bo/s400/DSC03061.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419253946951346674" border="0" /></a>Ferrari - the closest thing to the real ones....<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxqfvudzCekTcNgFSZhUrEexf7BUDuEUhrw3ww5juzM3z-aDXYvDZ-o-mED2om1CjNFgJTuswRM2Nn3Bnxmfw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />David playing at a recent piano recital.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyIcpv1DztaAXyOotsRwUR1bPz0w0lkEM8MeiYsuu5ytVHPFZuJuko7NwvfYInDXRxWlHA21hvoBWheqjtMdQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Duet with her teacher during the recital concert.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It was a special night - we invited Bob and Ah Nan and their family to share our Christmas dinner.<br /></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzMza61Fou5oGBGdomGCEHFVKpAwWDXBXvM_IS-UUxbhDUJ9dnHIZ3mdQ8PknjSNTmFbCcpih2ezubagH8F1g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />This is Bob's family inaugural Christmas Dinner.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyj2IUwiLUSf47CHJ9Zla8Xz9YoO4nNdIRKb0lBbTKHJpTEnZeEHIwc8OoQyO-1Xr9fq2SNf9Lqjh5rLIYWlXpz6F6Ll04msnNmE0tGuJla9eot7FT9OZ7uM_3cs6yh4DmRkvvai51qg/s1600-h/DSC03072.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyj2IUwiLUSf47CHJ9Zla8Xz9YoO4nNdIRKb0lBbTKHJpTEnZeEHIwc8OoQyO-1Xr9fq2SNf9Lqjh5rLIYWlXpz6F6Ll04msnNmE0tGuJla9eot7FT9OZ7uM_3cs6yh4DmRkvvai51qg/s400/DSC03072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424537345455813362" border="0" /></a>We had hams over the years but this one is by far the tastiest!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tf4qtTIh93wex3S255NBDgFqi8wwEyLRtNZNYDBCIuYCkkuKxsw9zArKcZwvWJhMHPpd5o9aFU8K2PX3cmF07WGC4oRFQIJKEyk3W2oJ409MimjbaOfsy2WmaqxCojFpQ3pW8mHR-4c/s1600-h/DSC03071.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tf4qtTIh93wex3S255NBDgFqi8wwEyLRtNZNYDBCIuYCkkuKxsw9zArKcZwvWJhMHPpd5o9aFU8K2PX3cmF07WGC4oRFQIJKEyk3W2oJ409MimjbaOfsy2WmaqxCojFpQ3pW8mHR-4c/s400/DSC03071.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424535855669096450" border="0" /></a>We are thankful for this delicious bird.</div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-8463586635042836452009-12-23T22:06:00.009-05:002010-01-09T15:29:43.776-05:00SNOW SNOW and more SNOW<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx8pA0e5CkmlvxMrxQVUXb_KIA_R9jWPl761CbcXCFHkNSxJig6Fl51gcoRrPoVztfpDtLFHaZmYuynzSGYXA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gerda is thrilled about the snow - she grew up in Michigan where snow like this was a common occurrence during the winter months - me I am happy without the snow though today's snow is much appreciated.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxq4xT9rREEHYUZL73JkLs6lqRxP4tYzF1qdCCd1Srk2zCDYcz4MRcOzZ_w87wK5NIar3_6E0WKdDrXNF5U1A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walking to church (see below) - never imagine we get snowed in - our regular church about 25 minutes drive is canceled. Montreat EPC Presbyterian which is located in Montreat College is open for Sunday worship.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OcjC5AredAm5a9p05jjZsuGoMZXhPC1Y5S-UpoGGdPpwfnmnOu69pFe51B1Mz-EkDqwoJuV_JL2iU-MfkwAy33n5y6Ov0UJF6ir-Y8KLMWk9cJcgR1iBtfyvNBbxXHYEnFL6aeUpIxM/s1600-h/DSC03019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OcjC5AredAm5a9p05jjZsuGoMZXhPC1Y5S-UpoGGdPpwfnmnOu69pFe51B1Mz-EkDqwoJuV_JL2iU-MfkwAy33n5y6Ov0UJF6ir-Y8KLMWk9cJcgR1iBtfyvNBbxXHYEnFL6aeUpIxM/s400/DSC03019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621544126087058" border="0" /></a>View from my office - background is Gaither Chapel where worship and chapel takes place. It is a mile from our home.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9VpOOEgZe6mDSwTGjKXyB4CXLZciGgSy0_HfO5FHGrZnAxJp5jpgetD-Qub0-j0h5UpQYrQ0CuWb9ECWnuZCbLc9K_i4NLYX2-Kt0djaqHj2kAVgptqxgXx-2LqHdIyuOm4ekiFMHvs/s1600-h/DSC03017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN9VpOOEgZe6mDSwTGjKXyB4CXLZciGgSy0_HfO5FHGrZnAxJp5jpgetD-Qub0-j0h5UpQYrQ0CuWb9ECWnuZCbLc9K_i4NLYX2-Kt0djaqHj2kAVgptqxgXx-2LqHdIyuOm4ekiFMHvs/s400/DSC03017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621429042459922" border="0" /></a>We live in the mountains - 3,500 feet above sea level - it is so pretty up here.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkL8OT1MlqXk_qEWLEHFaqJf-Sx9KYJo_HhcERuRexjCReuzzz44tW1GNNqjptOoXiJ3jmZkgNTp0Xt6obLVUdqXvmZFjhoDCYOr-j0B8PhxKh3PzBos43eQJ-E7UdIiZq6MDbqO-7pk/s1600-h/DSC03178.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkL8OT1MlqXk_qEWLEHFaqJf-Sx9KYJo_HhcERuRexjCReuzzz44tW1GNNqjptOoXiJ3jmZkgNTp0Xt6obLVUdqXvmZFjhoDCYOr-j0B8PhxKh3PzBos43eQJ-E7UdIiZq6MDbqO-7pk/s400/DSC03178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424548683661912674" border="0" /></a>Lake Susan is 2 minutes walk from my office - in the past, we fished for rainbow trouts on the lake<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcy5s1-M4qvYWb4TDxWeMOMiv5bAAxKT7lnPJuqz3HPfebyD6xWphl6gzOi6NH5rKPU-glErnfkv9W3hQ7VCWb5U9dTahqhPfsF2QENpVM2Ba1cRc9ZjU0j_QfPrYl4LeNvQoVqd1Fxu4/s1600-h/DSC03141.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcy5s1-M4qvYWb4TDxWeMOMiv5bAAxKT7lnPJuqz3HPfebyD6xWphl6gzOi6NH5rKPU-glErnfkv9W3hQ7VCWb5U9dTahqhPfsF2QENpVM2Ba1cRc9ZjU0j_QfPrYl4LeNvQoVqd1Fxu4/s400/DSC03141.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424546919849105906" border="0" /></a>Notice the ice forming<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXrl7JxZYk-7ECRVswUOJ0tDEExUhNZCllxO-g5g-vK1AkmnGa1Qf5pqWPJF-ESBsr56Qxy34f639h8xyU80JjxmDuxfgAGj0A2kBBHkYJYQ3ZmYZz3n_NtZqARUH9sYTSajbULYvK0I/s1600-h/DSC03137.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXrl7JxZYk-7ECRVswUOJ0tDEExUhNZCllxO-g5g-vK1AkmnGa1Qf5pqWPJF-ESBsr56Qxy34f639h8xyU80JjxmDuxfgAGj0A2kBBHkYJYQ3ZmYZz3n_NtZqARUH9sYTSajbULYvK0I/s400/DSC03137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424545370644773042" border="0" /></a>Pay attention to the sign!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilER1wGWySnCFxHzzsWgh_JT5tLe62ZHS0aqGdVpkkE9RJRugPqzCwFCnRHvAjR2CZj8pKXXOjMrSRFGffv5yewfCYQkdiazvNAf3H0TVYBKQE7jin76M3U7bDGiw4yVT51aUGHu7WUzk/s1600-h/DSC03173.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilER1wGWySnCFxHzzsWgh_JT5tLe62ZHS0aqGdVpkkE9RJRugPqzCwFCnRHvAjR2CZj8pKXXOjMrSRFGffv5yewfCYQkdiazvNAf3H0TVYBKQE7jin76M3U7bDGiw4yVT51aUGHu7WUzk/s400/DSC03173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424543801060839410" border="0" /></a>Ice skating anyone?<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzKGoGkS75lqEBR_EailxHfpuKDjgBWqEQhRpd31JCgE_I9OGCU8JPaEUgfIYY0TIP4WwhaSJbrOXZfWn7n8Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div> We probably received 15 inches of snow - look at the picnic table - for my Singaporean friends, the snow makes great ice-kachang!!! What is ice-kachang? See below for a clue....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFBIGA-85CNVmINtiQ09Hn-Tj6CYMVr3CwjLUvP_ZE8Kk2XUHkZcujrljQe0HBtUwjJmZknXhGhcBsJjOaFIIwpMSKdEI2KkzFjn_IZ5dBsoyH0NV3HsMR9MixePvh8E-xQ0Uhb_NOVs/s1600-h/DSC02990.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFBIGA-85CNVmINtiQ09Hn-Tj6CYMVr3CwjLUvP_ZE8Kk2XUHkZcujrljQe0HBtUwjJmZknXhGhcBsJjOaFIIwpMSKdEI2KkzFjn_IZ5dBsoyH0NV3HsMR9MixePvh8E-xQ0Uhb_NOVs/s400/DSC02990.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418620898598800642" border="0" /></a>Our front of the house covered with snow...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRJsPesJ3ZYG3hyphenhyphen0YxRaJSM6lP0sZVeXO6-vrIYpAH_2CUAQRfpdDsvPfZ_zYNRgmaCZXo_Bc5cWrpadKqgjp7oHLKv_7cwZFwP7_bUF-Z-Ah3R7cyT7J4vpMvYnusvRqQtfbq4dSCWE/s1600-h/DSC02960.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRJsPesJ3ZYG3hyphenhyphen0YxRaJSM6lP0sZVeXO6-vrIYpAH_2CUAQRfpdDsvPfZ_zYNRgmaCZXo_Bc5cWrpadKqgjp7oHLKv_7cwZFwP7_bUF-Z-Ah3R7cyT7J4vpMvYnusvRqQtfbq4dSCWE/s400/DSC02960.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418617970606345922" border="0" /></a>Snow-covered front, back, and centered.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCVl67dsjpP4ekyN06HJwBmQ4g49jj2ACRdksdw4Jm1_-s72UIZwQKMJ5qlHhw5bR9sasXYGZIr7J_OsIQYgfw0ptXw8Kg3uIBbGPQhg1mZcFoc8pCS9tdaChTI2ZCm20y9-KNZazw2o/s1600-h/DSC02973.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCVl67dsjpP4ekyN06HJwBmQ4g49jj2ACRdksdw4Jm1_-s72UIZwQKMJ5qlHhw5bR9sasXYGZIr7J_OsIQYgfw0ptXw8Kg3uIBbGPQhg1mZcFoc8pCS9tdaChTI2ZCm20y9-KNZazw2o/s400/DSC02973.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418617979123913282" border="0" /></a>Granny covered with snow - we fondly call our 1997 Toyota Camry because she is old but feisty - 235,200 miles (376,320 km) - can you beat that? We intend to keep her as long as she allows us to....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ryYg3MBkFEGnNUyefou_i7cVmAGvydhHTZ2zMPW6GEG1r0xaFm6oQYqimtzRjt05kd-jUBhPLUj6JBoUBE219BqbTs1jUdGIosT2sghNwy6maZwk775BdIxa6C_5qLIiUF8dRvQljTM/s1600-h/DSC02977.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ryYg3MBkFEGnNUyefou_i7cVmAGvydhHTZ2zMPW6GEG1r0xaFm6oQYqimtzRjt05kd-jUBhPLUj6JBoUBE219BqbTs1jUdGIosT2sghNwy6maZwk775BdIxa6C_5qLIiUF8dRvQljTM/s400/DSC02977.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418620636402196530" border="0" /></a>Getting ready - the outdoors is their playground....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5q_pSChNWIM6hu8q7ZYBBHTDzCkyx2RjS8nUs1knp35oUduzh1vIcrjkEFSksOaUKubOUJg3MGyiYuDxfQLELrG6VVjNcXaOrNF7EObt389ypBYLevgNVZkwhXsUw9l_iMmjoNRqtIA/s1600-h/DSC03002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5q_pSChNWIM6hu8q7ZYBBHTDzCkyx2RjS8nUs1knp35oUduzh1vIcrjkEFSksOaUKubOUJg3MGyiYuDxfQLELrG6VVjNcXaOrNF7EObt389ypBYLevgNVZkwhXsUw9l_iMmjoNRqtIA/s400/DSC03002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621321967669458" border="0" /></a>Satisfied owner/builder of a fort....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dlpGMzg-2O6IUmBwSYFrhrXnSN3F8eBfJ_VATlt0SjsXHavLOhtmLkKw9fbVhduKsqKQ7UE4fEEsidX71702wTlRXoyBN9GCpFmc9XaTWBYUkF9fTcfdx4k1dx7bidvFUuv_Vrj-abo/s1600-h/DSC02995.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dlpGMzg-2O6IUmBwSYFrhrXnSN3F8eBfJ_VATlt0SjsXHavLOhtmLkKw9fbVhduKsqKQ7UE4fEEsidX71702wTlRXoyBN9GCpFmc9XaTWBYUkF9fTcfdx4k1dx7bidvFUuv_Vrj-abo/s400/DSC02995.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621108869136914" border="0" /></a>The fort is complete.....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfhv5r9kpo-aOCIwEr6yV71ttzuoGvEn-8IFKfP7Eqy6P5CmQuPR_KhDHTPTNtyNHPnedM-KXmswbHdB_mFxD8nufYCPb02f4yF8dT8IQPXlNaCqNnJGTaj4AJLrT5R08nP48YlzK4_4/s1600-h/DSC02999.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTfhv5r9kpo-aOCIwEr6yV71ttzuoGvEn-8IFKfP7Eqy6P5CmQuPR_KhDHTPTNtyNHPnedM-KXmswbHdB_mFxD8nufYCPb02f4yF8dT8IQPXlNaCqNnJGTaj4AJLrT5R08nP48YlzK4_4/s400/DSC02999.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621204597446834" border="0" /></a>Lying on a bed of snow - he was born in Madison, Wisconsin - a snow tiger.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEdAjARHXSsTSXkfxJC3AkdSmA1ixGTJzwPJsadQcJIRqcKgLhyphenhyphenODlLS-BMBpvArXgPCxwB8Bc-ITZ9OetR6jKMFRqR7FvbdIdCTpzjrodE0BIgMXHH7TP0ELWIw2tOPPzAgOowDqmLY/s1600-h/DSC02989.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMEdAjARHXSsTSXkfxJC3AkdSmA1ixGTJzwPJsadQcJIRqcKgLhyphenhyphenODlLS-BMBpvArXgPCxwB8Bc-ITZ9OetR6jKMFRqR7FvbdIdCTpzjrodE0BIgMXHH7TP0ELWIw2tOPPzAgOowDqmLY/s400/DSC02989.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418620804978800994" border="0" /></a>Ice-kachang anyone? (my Singaporean/Malaysian/Asian friends will know what it is) - see below for a clue.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDduo1js-xaf42UIRRx6d3EtvDw_7SXJiKmfir8llk_ZXx9koAXGEhTOl4bG2lLEgGilwoE1L6HDePY6VlBPvUnUHtJ2trUYnF1E_s-RCv44Ci1VURx7l2RgF8c4kUjfY6qYnl4jy1Sw/s1600-h/ice+kacang.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDduo1js-xaf42UIRRx6d3EtvDw_7SXJiKmfir8llk_ZXx9koAXGEhTOl4bG2lLEgGilwoE1L6HDePY6VlBPvUnUHtJ2trUYnF1E_s-RCv44Ci1VURx7l2RgF8c4kUjfY6qYnl4jy1Sw/s400/ice+kacang.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418627701715937842" border="0" /></a>Yummy!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxXCVkG2Slserl9bAQZ1jle91MNpBzwtfIzKxPwyanl5UxYXWyctcvy9FqZwObokUH02f-FL6scLk6S2idfMw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;">Video of David sledging and great view of Lake Susan.</div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsG5eIOtogOWd67Lfa-ZTvQmLh0Qshedva_EhpGbAmDxxhjXgcKF3z0sJ_4QoeIxBIgntAMEJXaHI7QYXP0g6Wdx3I6_iNlEf46Q-uCte51ZCbsM8TW3fSeKzHDGiFZetOVLrOYIxEh7M/s1600-h/DSC03130.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsG5eIOtogOWd67Lfa-ZTvQmLh0Qshedva_EhpGbAmDxxhjXgcKF3z0sJ_4QoeIxBIgntAMEJXaHI7QYXP0g6Wdx3I6_iNlEf46Q-uCte51ZCbsM8TW3fSeKzHDGiFZetOVLrOYIxEh7M/s400/DSC03130.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424541951844937970" border="0" /></a>David had the best time - he was flying in the air.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWyxBvqM-2DsYRI16s1r8IEWeSRjJyGujwdYUK0mblWteuOt73io28oJB51auo7monKTFaiZ4BhckQMXet0zBBb-BvBpgS5frN16ntvgW8oeofvb2wnkfykwcCrsxxq01CIT3CETcBLE/s1600-h/DSC03118.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWyxBvqM-2DsYRI16s1r8IEWeSRjJyGujwdYUK0mblWteuOt73io28oJB51auo7monKTFaiZ4BhckQMXet0zBBb-BvBpgS5frN16ntvgW8oeofvb2wnkfykwcCrsxxq01CIT3CETcBLE/s400/DSC03118.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424540448647913234" border="0" /></a>With more practice, he soon became good at it.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4duK4gknX_VBsSk0HXHS6ppltFbhV_zBBNZ0WfrXVC5-GO_z_nJDqONChtEjX6MrFYMmBnurD1rtRESk-Wvk8-XrhWC_Me4MHdWawQzd0X_6j-Kco_i5T9XXMVSIlSq6B3mbUgtIefDQ/s1600-h/DSC03117.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4duK4gknX_VBsSk0HXHS6ppltFbhV_zBBNZ0WfrXVC5-GO_z_nJDqONChtEjX6MrFYMmBnurD1rtRESk-Wvk8-XrhWC_Me4MHdWawQzd0X_6j-Kco_i5T9XXMVSIlSq6B3mbUgtIefDQ/s400/DSC03117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424538836294833154" border="0" /></a>Look at those eyes - moments of fear and thrill all mixed together - no broken legs thankfully.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwD7JEnXhtchuUIRhAE8WnokrGaJtOUFWOCr7DEbkziuJGC2XsjHrM7-AFhBU82ZHqk9WMYSlbV-wyOlNb5MA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />See David in action - I hope he doesn't become a speed-junkie.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9Pste5KJAkZvVdp-FI3RcvcKvq3FwQ7uqM1WmzLhmGCidL3dAFgx9rkBemVOJCn0NT4aN9rbOVYX9b8qTArpqYPaNLT3sJkZOfv8SYtd5T8mu66rae6-oAwCiZNN_tIq8IWFq8RJLfc/s1600-h/DSC03168.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9Pste5KJAkZvVdp-FI3RcvcKvq3FwQ7uqM1WmzLhmGCidL3dAFgx9rkBemVOJCn0NT4aN9rbOVYX9b8qTArpqYPaNLT3sJkZOfv8SYtd5T8mu66rae6-oAwCiZNN_tIq8IWFq8RJLfc/s400/DSC03168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424555180128575426" border="0" /></a>After sledging, we walked around Lake Susan and took pictures of the swans.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKizeSiPUrGQuLiJ5pXLM_89igTlT2zKsIluQ9JS-kuqqdRfv3fUmSiPV8h24dKorG9Ba8YRlv0bpt-SIUh5l-3R9HaIRkKmcnHGbJMQNBHJ5zD9PVrJ3olfJbaoBy6W3V-c24NpYaKk/s1600-h/DSC03166.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKizeSiPUrGQuLiJ5pXLM_89igTlT2zKsIluQ9JS-kuqqdRfv3fUmSiPV8h24dKorG9Ba8YRlv0bpt-SIUh5l-3R9HaIRkKmcnHGbJMQNBHJ5zD9PVrJ3olfJbaoBy6W3V-c24NpYaKk/s400/DSC03166.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424553728917452674" border="0" /></a>Look at this shot - the Sony Cybershot DSC-H20 takes great pictures at 10.1 megapixel as well as zoomable HD videos (unlike the Canons) - the sun shone on these Wood Ducks also called Mandarin Ducks just as I captured the shot. The water in the lake is crystal-clear.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUN4gYWFyYfvoE7gMKYDRiLxR5pLsmIHA-XTL7e3axNhA7e-zdntf1iL-yRbpIG-1nQ3Wjfcm5KKDw1zEn6Z-zhN_UbO1qKKBHUPhLTi-GZi7xS8rG6hwWJksTrOWB7Cr3X6V8byF5sks/s1600-h/DSC03155.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUN4gYWFyYfvoE7gMKYDRiLxR5pLsmIHA-XTL7e3axNhA7e-zdntf1iL-yRbpIG-1nQ3Wjfcm5KKDw1zEn6Z-zhN_UbO1qKKBHUPhLTi-GZi7xS8rG6hwWJksTrOWB7Cr3X6V8byF5sks/s400/DSC03155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424551961710794322" border="0" /></a>Resting by the shore.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO84TOXLuveZ9OXVK2KsQI_g3bHRgGTxxyKc1F_ezBggv1FKN0AfibQnpRxh0__IOrxUBUzlWNI8tvUSaQiCXgxSsSjAZwWz3RGtaT4jjcEwNSMVBlvOaEXqsNHUhEMCVV_CAckO6GT7Y/s1600-h/DSC03153.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO84TOXLuveZ9OXVK2KsQI_g3bHRgGTxxyKc1F_ezBggv1FKN0AfibQnpRxh0__IOrxUBUzlWNI8tvUSaQiCXgxSsSjAZwWz3RGtaT4jjcEwNSMVBlvOaEXqsNHUhEMCVV_CAckO6GT7Y/s400/DSC03153.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424550339095673746" border="0" /></a>By the way, these are males - the female Wood Ducks are mostly dark brown and not as vibrant.<br /></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-71198523681031743982009-12-19T17:17:00.003-05:002009-12-19T17:20:09.549-05:00In the next few days....Now that I am off - final exams done and grades submitted - I have the next few days set aside to update the blog. So pardon the 'dust' as I add content.....<br /><br />By the way, we are snowed in - all is well - we have electricity and food - our regular church is canceled though we can walk to Montreat EPC tomorrow.The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-59967950207942443492009-12-12T09:50:00.003-05:002009-12-24T11:59:42.256-05:00Drew Morris GraduationCongrats to Drew Morris - a day he should be very proud of - way to go Drew! I am sad to see him go (he won't be in my class next semester) - he is bright and a whiz with computers - I know he will do well.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gPgQv7eX2XY0EK-jd_-cFILZ6Qyzn1kc5Jg6FM7QLVFwtGaImuiKDEEekL_2s2yaIj661NcDu92jP_9SrvW04zGW6Q22v2m3LnwdV_-zxgmMeftXB88URkkQp8RerwWY2YCWQQPz4NU/s1600-h/DSC00006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gPgQv7eX2XY0EK-jd_-cFILZ6Qyzn1kc5Jg6FM7QLVFwtGaImuiKDEEekL_2s2yaIj661NcDu92jP_9SrvW04zGW6Q22v2m3LnwdV_-zxgmMeftXB88URkkQp8RerwWY2YCWQQPz4NU/s400/DSC00006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621800877115394" border="0" /></a>So proud of Drew - he has graduated - best wishes to you Mr. Morris!!!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtekD8ktQPzNDirG1UhKxDrgKts10G6WxKCfiO1KmEEj7J0cT1AIClIkHdw114LaFZenqbt4ihJXPIcpjAx8iXziVWyfPRwaHYQZpQPxflQnc96aEYqdDei1GA3l3xAHM4qwQYHCv0ZU/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtekD8ktQPzNDirG1UhKxDrgKts10G6WxKCfiO1KmEEj7J0cT1AIClIkHdw114LaFZenqbt4ihJXPIcpjAx8iXziVWyfPRwaHYQZpQPxflQnc96aEYqdDei1GA3l3xAHM4qwQYHCv0ZU/s400/DSC00005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621708583911106" border="0" /></a>With Drew and his family, sister, dad, mom, and girlfriend.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBX0waw18hIfOj0gqAVnnHk8TPHPyM3vbVAFvnQrawxwdoFG5mHoOsDo4PI4zufXEAgDFdBy37pwCQ33Onw-Tg-dI7nLCbyLMzJGPIBMwZgQpfZA4FREIiBn0q-kxmaiJGgWYB83eXC4/s1600-h/DSC00002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBX0waw18hIfOj0gqAVnnHk8TPHPyM3vbVAFvnQrawxwdoFG5mHoOsDo4PI4zufXEAgDFdBy37pwCQ33Onw-Tg-dI7nLCbyLMzJGPIBMwZgQpfZA4FREIiBn0q-kxmaiJGgWYB83eXC4/s400/DSC00002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418621628548941602" border="0" /></a>Nice picture of Drew Morris, a graduate!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzCsMpehH6P2W2opxHONrGgKOP0ZEMrkmoVGapXVwhzC0FHctN7CM19YhAq2YVb_9tw_vKjnjE-3_zyLqljAg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Happy Graduates!!! High Definition video using my new camera - a Sony Cybershot DSC-H20.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxRjPazVWD_SL7LxPL9MMxmMQjJQqGBaoooix22X4rcRPWk5FCItHxGvges9LW-4IECYvog9KtDSRX6qc90qQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Video close-up of the family.<br /></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-11754564507064368632009-09-29T15:34:00.003-04:002009-12-24T12:03:52.973-05:00We are backHi All,<br /><br />We are back - arrived safely on September 6 - thankful for journey mercies and all our luggage made it.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbrofgdxvl5wfWrBhXXk9Pva9wBdOoiTcCHqEv67MxW7d-O9N4NvvleXsCxm2cks-dh-xzHxKU6B7kjy6jT6T-8Y5j02R8EK2RbLmfARZHhhDoRgp_h-1-5j9Jnvpcv2OF3RRb3Vas4M/s1600-h/IMG_0017.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmbrofgdxvl5wfWrBhXXk9Pva9wBdOoiTcCHqEv67MxW7d-O9N4NvvleXsCxm2cks-dh-xzHxKU6B7kjy6jT6T-8Y5j02R8EK2RbLmfARZHhhDoRgp_h-1-5j9Jnvpcv2OF3RRb3Vas4M/s400/IMG_0017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418502632562918882" border="0" /></a>Brian and Diane were so kind to pick us up at Charlotte Airport which is about 2 hours drive from our home - good thing Brian is prepared - he strapped all our luggage on the roof rack securely and we arrived home safely.<br /><br /><br /></div>As you can imagine, we are adjusting to life in the States, with my work at Montreat College and homeschooling for Hannah and David - Gerda is doing well juggling and keeping us all on track.<br /><br />My laptop was hit by viruses - I supposed I picked up some nasty stuff overseas - it took a while but all data and 8 Gigabytes of photos and videos taken during our Asian adventure are intact - I am behind with the blog postings but will get to it as soon as I can.<br /><br />The TeosThe Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-25137610767503683682009-08-31T18:40:00.015-04:002009-12-28T15:03:46.844-05:00Singapore - Back AgainWe had the most enjoyable time in Phuket, and equally memorable for David to spend his birthday fishing and snorkeling - what a blast. We are blessed to be able to spend another 2 weeks in Singapore before we fly back. Still there are a few things we wanted to do in Singapore yet.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">A nice afternoon at Nanyang Technological University....</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwffxRT97p6etjqaispkzSkZ4ky0k76ArfAsGEG6uzgjy9zwwPFV1yxKZXobUpZ7RhRhauFLraKuPS7qphaNoaPDQAXrGzJgg4t49WG3teGB9C8ZtVdD6fRxNawFdfjtVPhj4l3Q9SN4/s1600-h/IMG_0383.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwffxRT97p6etjqaispkzSkZ4ky0k76ArfAsGEG6uzgjy9zwwPFV1yxKZXobUpZ7RhRhauFLraKuPS7qphaNoaPDQAXrGzJgg4t49WG3teGB9C8ZtVdD6fRxNawFdfjtVPhj4l3Q9SN4/s400/IMG_0383.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418506436984454770" border="0" /></a>Lunch with the President - Dr. Su Guaning was most gracious and kind to host a special luncheon. He pampered us with a fabulous 5 course meal at the President's Lodge located on the beautiful grounds of Nanyang Technological University. I met Dr. Su at a conference in Salzburg, Austria in 2008. He arranged for my teaching engagement at Xiamen University. Thank you Dr. Su!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMAvs4oMer82W6ScndvWzb0XWZdkiKAfWgsShH-RKmFpJgDw7aJfm1Udp9loNU_oJ_UmLYtYxDSENA83u2f96zxCu6mB1sQC4InrLan4Z-EQJJrFDvgfPJdqTGmWKX0TZ1fFzsbzFs2xg/s1600-h/IMG_0384.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMAvs4oMer82W6ScndvWzb0XWZdkiKAfWgsShH-RKmFpJgDw7aJfm1Udp9loNU_oJ_UmLYtYxDSENA83u2f96zxCu6mB1sQC4InrLan4Z-EQJJrFDvgfPJdqTGmWKX0TZ1fFzsbzFs2xg/s400/IMG_0384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418506452156542306" border="0" /></a>Under Dr. Su's leadership, NTU has become a highly-ranked university around the world.<br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXSHZOpvHHfIRtCLg-AmVVDr8lsoNiQvCIwhckTxMLzwp_F-_rgnJ1f8An6ojDUbykUvH32Tizy6ewd-g1FIARbIHTtOTGqQpMxa92vWZNeqgN7deeSsu9l_KZ-888lP62YF7m1FMc8s/s1600-h/IMG_0385.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqXSHZOpvHHfIRtCLg-AmVVDr8lsoNiQvCIwhckTxMLzwp_F-_rgnJ1f8An6ojDUbykUvH32Tizy6ewd-g1FIARbIHTtOTGqQpMxa92vWZNeqgN7deeSsu9l_KZ-888lP62YF7m1FMc8s/s400/IMG_0385.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418506452852258930" border="0" /></a>As Assistant Director of Corporate Communications, Michelle made sure our luncheon visit with Dr. Su went without a hitch. Thank you Michelle!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After lunch, we visited my cousin Professor Koh Soo Ngee, Associate Chair of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at NTU. I have not seen Soo Ngee for well over 25 years and so this re-connection was especially meaningful. Since he was older, it was natural that he associated more with my older siblings but nevertheless, he set a great example for me the importance of higher education. I believe he was the first in our immediate families to have received a Ph.D.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PZ6uQgHqi-qDd7YpXgfpnfK-Bf5g0SGUBftVIIxFh9PHuTs8cPulthOfCaUG2_45bUwNjBnKCrXWR1ihr-auYSSOL_dwVj1x2XbgRK_i9j4N-SLwq6SpupYWRX3vN8JdfGZuXuU-n2w/s1600-h/IMG_0198.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PZ6uQgHqi-qDd7YpXgfpnfK-Bf5g0SGUBftVIIxFh9PHuTs8cPulthOfCaUG2_45bUwNjBnKCrXWR1ihr-auYSSOL_dwVj1x2XbgRK_i9j4N-SLwq6SpupYWRX3vN8JdfGZuXuU-n2w/s400/IMG_0198.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418503867615150930" border="0" /></a>Pool get-together with The Benitezs. Charlotte and her girls live in Seattle - they are visiting familiy (parents/grandparents) who lives in Singapore. We have know Charlotte and Kiko when we lived in Madison - it was so good to catch up in Singapore!!!<br /><br /></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZipFmuPPlwQpTkm7YCdNavDwbNGkyktdhqUi1lXj7Zk_2kR4p68p3Pv5GFSzlEek_ciXefP98S2S6R76i2DlMBEG5On_1NH5qZPJfhgOkjagk9tP8fDWXiYXMrY68FAIe4IZK7BNiON8/s1600-h/IMG_0390.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZipFmuPPlwQpTkm7YCdNavDwbNGkyktdhqUi1lXj7Zk_2kR4p68p3Pv5GFSzlEek_ciXefP98S2S6R76i2DlMBEG5On_1NH5qZPJfhgOkjagk9tP8fDWXiYXMrY68FAIe4IZK7BNiON8/s400/IMG_0390.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418506765672795490" border="0" /></a>At the Singapore Turf Club Winner Circle - no we were not there to place bets. As you may know, Hannah loves horses. My sister Esther was able to arrange for a private tour of this facility.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVyqhnmGL3tA7x_zo9sZl2A3wqRaJMg3e20gFWAKiawbBvLYdXP59Kl7zlKP7YYY8itIarL8H3BuNmqUznq2BGCMV4xQxiH_Oymz9fGdM0l8nPPNKzxurJUht3s4b7G9kwGm1BtyIQSI/s1600-h/IMG_0389.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVyqhnmGL3tA7x_zo9sZl2A3wqRaJMg3e20gFWAKiawbBvLYdXP59Kl7zlKP7YYY8itIarL8H3BuNmqUznq2BGCMV4xQxiH_Oymz9fGdM0l8nPPNKzxurJUht3s4b7G9kwGm1BtyIQSI/s400/IMG_0389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418506470440500274" border="0" /></a>Control Room - look at the myriad of computer screens - very high tech - we were able to access this secured area during a non-racing day but importantly because of Mr. Murthu.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXwcnWt02Eh6AfbH64wkcSgtOxzK_KrMebU6oEWs3ggO_6kd38CAVdmdmIwhrPN3NYPsvrDw7Y28glP5nR9U53Envj4j6BAjIOW7SfFOzaphuLaZnVYCEfaPW0UAqbpsGi28hBkqO5mU/s1600-h/IMG_0388.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdXwcnWt02Eh6AfbH64wkcSgtOxzK_KrMebU6oEWs3ggO_6kd38CAVdmdmIwhrPN3NYPsvrDw7Y28glP5nR9U53Envj4j6BAjIOW7SfFOzaphuLaZnVYCEfaPW0UAqbpsGi28hBkqO5mU/s400/IMG_0388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418506463134916514" border="0" /></a>Privileged access - the VIP area - Mr. Murthu was so generous with his time. He also presented us a number of Singapore Turf Club souvenirs too.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8_iDgDgLfdWl86YPCnbQxmyeoynINPfzzDNSqvMSBmkkYURlz8otx_NzuMdvGPCgbyPb2xg1sxl6ZLTml3p-tt7C2FglDnWr5qaFqnommSzel1NiPYMeh7dEiJNurwfapGfwfnf-5X0/s1600-h/IMG_0373.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8_iDgDgLfdWl86YPCnbQxmyeoynINPfzzDNSqvMSBmkkYURlz8otx_NzuMdvGPCgbyPb2xg1sxl6ZLTml3p-tt7C2FglDnWr5qaFqnommSzel1NiPYMeh7dEiJNurwfapGfwfnf-5X0/s400/IMG_0373.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418503884018450258" border="0" /></a>Some of you may be aware that I am the youngest and have 4 sisters and 2 brothers. So imagine growing up in a 800 square feet apartment - well shown above is the apartment I grew up. Because of a government upgrading housing scheme (this apartment was scheduled to be torn down and rebuild), my parents were offered alternative housing - a newer apartment nearby and with some financial compensation. But later, because of the unforeseen economic downturn in 2008, the government decided to renovate the apartments and offer them as rentals. This Russian lady, a student studying at Singapore Management University, now lives in the apartment. So in one way, I am glad the apartment is preserved but on the other hand, it is surreal to know that these apartments are now occupied by her and other foreign students.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBMyLIBZEciPuwYIc2JjiM8KdrOJv1hCzq_3Dytr0zhK_aV6MJDxUgnmKr9SWs4vG3PiVfrYid0tk60Cjtytvb8iGQGPgUUoJyxl0U6wHdXStUbcrZAeoLgLopKMsqOC3gInWRSmdfQI/s1600-h/IMG_0370.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBMyLIBZEciPuwYIc2JjiM8KdrOJv1hCzq_3Dytr0zhK_aV6MJDxUgnmKr9SWs4vG3PiVfrYid0tk60Cjtytvb8iGQGPgUUoJyxl0U6wHdXStUbcrZAeoLgLopKMsqOC3gInWRSmdfQI/s400/IMG_0370.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418503877220090370" border="0" /></a>My eldest sister Rose was so kind to organize a belated birthday get-together for David after our Phuket trip - shown here with his grandfather.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzT552xioDjqfq-RezIY41WdxuErgsDnlNthKbVyhYyjOnqfhvsPiT8SSZuhk8-G6GbsE7mmlW2lM2RmlKVGA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Receiving a birthday gift.......<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitReJT4PQv7-wRfnu2MexdIRP86FHfdX3kVLq64dTDPrZZbLx2ie8T38S-sIqQ1zc9T1NLCzDcc-DuONjdV9tkYu6wgORDpsxLbE0D4gZOkLV0lO8mdaH38maeW-QPTDy-dGArXLz89n4/s1600-h/IMG_0182.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitReJT4PQv7-wRfnu2MexdIRP86FHfdX3kVLq64dTDPrZZbLx2ie8T38S-sIqQ1zc9T1NLCzDcc-DuONjdV9tkYu6wgORDpsxLbE0D4gZOkLV0lO8mdaH38maeW-QPTDy-dGArXLz89n4/s400/IMG_0182.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418502639447615778" border="0" /></a>ION Orchard is the latest shopping mall right in the heart of Orchard Road - the shops are great but only to window shop - who can afford these prices! We shop at Goodwill and Kiwanis! In the basement of the mall is a food court where the top 50 food vendors/hawkers are assembled serving fabulous local delights.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxI24Isye7K_gW4ai_LDHMN8HnXzXZ7lLs-iwSNba0PV5XWp6cQAOXS2MNQkPwgNdo8pJIuSGet9_Riecyw1w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Japanese deep-fried appetizers....<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwmO0ngqX4kQVDDBjFzIKwOPYEwQ4aC5-k--SMBqyasleXPusXwadB59smTi3eHS5HXdEIB_B84zDvF6tzVnw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Gerda and David are roti-prata fans - check out the video of the hawker preparing Roti-Prata......<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10-tI45ALeuJqUgNnR3fJMfUismg090veKnPgS3KX-Ar4vYj4w-QIt6lSmSIcunc7zK7DndMWQY7pqBj9_bVvA0-MF4ktSPnFfZyA9QmnEcQ5w7o73xqBpvouU9Dboon9LRlIkFngWPY/s1600-h/IMG_0196.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10-tI45ALeuJqUgNnR3fJMfUismg090veKnPgS3KX-Ar4vYj4w-QIt6lSmSIcunc7zK7DndMWQY7pqBj9_bVvA0-MF4ktSPnFfZyA9QmnEcQ5w7o73xqBpvouU9Dboon9LRlIkFngWPY/s400/IMG_0196.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418503864602597458" border="0" /></a>Still shot of the Prata man in action - basically dole stretched and flattened and then cooked over a hot plate then served with Indian curry.....<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXe6aJpezeilcktnhM_0euWsCMyQyNm0RwVtOwPPOi4UJduP_Uad26oZMakEBxswfSiFahHEq-12t5Z1S5JvRAnOk34FjsLpaxHJl-IqzfILq9-BeqeHfxk5bmbeQx22M_nreC8iy9MXc/s1600-h/IMG_0195.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXe6aJpezeilcktnhM_0euWsCMyQyNm0RwVtOwPPOi4UJduP_Uad26oZMakEBxswfSiFahHEq-12t5Z1S5JvRAnOk34FjsLpaxHJl-IqzfILq9-BeqeHfxk5bmbeQx22M_nreC8iy9MXc/s400/IMG_0195.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418502650141601362" border="0" /></a>This artifact was for sale at a National Geographic retail store in Vivo City Shopping Mall earlier and now guards the food court in ION.<br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">Saying good-bye to my parents....</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxsSDXwPtnGCt6_BRgO1y73E_GWARFIomw0pDUyJ_qIMTbaOwBcs0-VRGX6-QEvTYDjlFVcqMN-vYlFFIzPXg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">David helping his Grandfather.....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyzzzBojevhrvkZDjgs21zShmOUThco2EdyXiijhd-FmgbqalPSL0iCoi0CcaYPyG0U5YnyPEUP6vygY-xeAg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gerda, Hannah and David love the shrimp dumplings that my Dad makes. This was our last meal at their home before heading home.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKObJz1d-VIos1zOIdqIMbuhGkXi7p-7O0KcM9V1nbNoG5UeN6M4pOdGUZl9ionkFyqmoOHgxTsrE8tErmJScSG-I_OWvhZUClI1jL9jfGIDSzFYZSDUND4OAJwyJOtP9yoX2UNv3bMWc/s1600-h/IMG_0003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKObJz1d-VIos1zOIdqIMbuhGkXi7p-7O0KcM9V1nbNoG5UeN6M4pOdGUZl9ionkFyqmoOHgxTsrE8tErmJScSG-I_OWvhZUClI1jL9jfGIDSzFYZSDUND4OAJwyJOtP9yoX2UNv3bMWc/s400/IMG_0003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418502618718132082" border="0" /></a>Three generations - saying good-bye to my Dad.....<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLTsjKs3FSr5AO9akYJOgsE_EufAdFFZMhj5yIyoSK0XCw4PkwCBJAI4dcYPQXWMzjs-3BwnIKtyMyh6Q5X3ZsC1qbvFLjzZd-twrJpyjb_2QJPbfAlzH0k3EEl68KmwiBz_QRu4LYic/s1600-h/IMG_0015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirLTsjKs3FSr5AO9akYJOgsE_EufAdFFZMhj5yIyoSK0XCw4PkwCBJAI4dcYPQXWMzjs-3BwnIKtyMyh6Q5X3ZsC1qbvFLjzZd-twrJpyjb_2QJPbfAlzH0k3EEl68KmwiBz_QRu4LYic/s400/IMG_0015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418502628011163378" border="0" /></a>All packed and ready to go - our friend Pastor Peter Chan came at 4:15 am in the midst of a heavy downpour to transport us to the airport - a great example of servant leadership.....<br /></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-6268411103988862902009-08-30T20:02:00.007-04:002009-12-25T17:37:41.214-05:00August 27 - A Special Day for my DavidDavid turns 11 today - what a blessed day - I remember his birth back in 1998. Shortly after his birth, I started my Ph.D program and till this day, he is my Ph.D baby. What was I thinking!!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7Z3crxXqoALFq8iCp5zd9EfweTMd7R8XH7R6feCAeRObVVfJZCasLOonnUw-wrcaBJ_6SzhXhJnvslYMaWzVCslpaQvteQW6S5FlE7VdoGPhzAqBS6Ehnxamocmz5xhRfMw7N4DsWsw/s1600-h/IMG_0288.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7Z3crxXqoALFq8iCp5zd9EfweTMd7R8XH7R6feCAeRObVVfJZCasLOonnUw-wrcaBJ_6SzhXhJnvslYMaWzVCslpaQvteQW6S5FlE7VdoGPhzAqBS6Ehnxamocmz5xhRfMw7N4DsWsw/s400/IMG_0288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418189926608549298" border="0" /></a>My good-natured boy!<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrd9TfCmcFj64VBKbplBgHNBmTAqT60gIsoaIttCgKHnEhv_4jkYFTQc6nVgSNiqEYmzmmXO_F424I7PSwBLaFBO9NU0Jy3s1hJuYd6Rp7OdUb88SWcBqcF34qVjF2iWpXgPRJ3ltRIU/s1600-h/IMG_0287.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrd9TfCmcFj64VBKbplBgHNBmTAqT60gIsoaIttCgKHnEhv_4jkYFTQc6nVgSNiqEYmzmmXO_F424I7PSwBLaFBO9NU0Jy3s1hJuYd6Rp7OdUb88SWcBqcF34qVjF2iWpXgPRJ3ltRIU/s400/IMG_0287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418603707661487474" border="0" /></a>Always thoughtful and cool at the same time.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fACSyY5YEpKVqI2boRvAJzYhC8ZPpvM6bwMCs8RviNTwGGMnnGPLZD3tQI-NsaxpUpgnMgRCc-F5aBRBcVITOnmVMU_Y-77wyavJhnOSBh4NDcgbDiZwuHWbb890FFmd9ziRtgtqzDU/s1600-h/IMG_0312.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fACSyY5YEpKVqI2boRvAJzYhC8ZPpvM6bwMCs8RviNTwGGMnnGPLZD3tQI-NsaxpUpgnMgRCc-F5aBRBcVITOnmVMU_Y-77wyavJhnOSBh4NDcgbDiZwuHWbb890FFmd9ziRtgtqzDU/s400/IMG_0312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418603731218895938" border="0" /></a>Snorkeling in Phuket.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMVF9jJ9CWBYM2kRHH1bfeastDbJpMaH4foJlaqY6AUypjwAj17CAPL73sAw_J44QUU84_jn2Ddjq48Nql8oqaefTXxdfBaXKO50LlwBQ47zkDNk5nF5C04j6rzoyHM-XYQUTKTWlLCQ/s1600-h/IMG_0299.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMVF9jJ9CWBYM2kRHH1bfeastDbJpMaH4foJlaqY6AUypjwAj17CAPL73sAw_J44QUU84_jn2Ddjq48Nql8oqaefTXxdfBaXKO50LlwBQ47zkDNk5nF5C04j6rzoyHM-XYQUTKTWlLCQ/s400/IMG_0299.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418603721233898146" border="0" /></a>He bargained hard for those cool shades in Phuket.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3E3ObWnMMphugK7BUN_9pPMz1u9wP0lINVqdqG6nr6ZIuo8_s-b5REVv77P3-F_Vt15LowvL3DfJxefRoNn2pSxohSKvxB62ANYXGRs8joTDtAOiuslj7MXJbgYX-TZRocmWIMxgx3RI/s1600-h/IMG_0296.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3E3ObWnMMphugK7BUN_9pPMz1u9wP0lINVqdqG6nr6ZIuo8_s-b5REVv77P3-F_Vt15LowvL3DfJxefRoNn2pSxohSKvxB62ANYXGRs8joTDtAOiuslj7MXJbgYX-TZRocmWIMxgx3RI/s400/IMG_0296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418603719338859474" border="0" /></a>Without our prompting, the hotel manager presented David with a complimentary birthday cake. What a nice touch - we will come back again.....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzZPVxs27RppFa2vWQTL3dZtXMKOgku3uROCJZ00btHDbaR-0UDR7H3orBE7R4zcWtw8_CAJtdWSP-gcEvAeg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Our family tradition - singing Happy Birthday and presenting gifts to David in bed....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwxYFSaR_KhiaGB4A1qMngs5F5PpJzQzLyHKUOnk-9CusJnMsZt_5Z6q_vVOCgFVuLfMGqvxp7We5rRszC87g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />More gifts.....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivT83QIMPGUey7a4YG8-a0jbIAeyOcndkULT9l8bPuIaNW9eQEScs3e8-8IsJCCTuo9RrueEuQKr-KSsrqXX1pIroV6ogj-AFUItopvLtoR1XkhQZq1DogRKupL_SM6bgSZ39vvZBWBkg/s1600-h/IMG_0294.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivT83QIMPGUey7a4YG8-a0jbIAeyOcndkULT9l8bPuIaNW9eQEScs3e8-8IsJCCTuo9RrueEuQKr-KSsrqXX1pIroV6ogj-AFUItopvLtoR1XkhQZq1DogRKupL_SM6bgSZ39vvZBWBkg/s400/IMG_0294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418603708281808786" border="0" /></a>The boy and his cars - I bought the tiger print in Hangzhou - David is a tiger in the Chinese Zodiac.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jpIUsn9wJ1X9KxZxovXY_Wm9k2JESI5yA0vE2SudinD-3kGNucKxL9k3X0WKSmhBVJdPr2A9ehhuo2kJGPziAM41JD_yEAp5KCJtbXFAHyEv2CKwRhiWDObiODBWn2Wlimu8oVDd8gY/s1600-h/IMG_0042.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4jpIUsn9wJ1X9KxZxovXY_Wm9k2JESI5yA0vE2SudinD-3kGNucKxL9k3X0WKSmhBVJdPr2A9ehhuo2kJGPziAM41JD_yEAp5KCJtbXFAHyEv2CKwRhiWDObiODBWn2Wlimu8oVDd8gY/s400/IMG_0042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418922635158945586" border="0" /></a>I know what you are thinking - "5 more years and I will be able to drive"....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzYp6O_YASOOD-5DCeZk6M-GTBDyycoXUr8nxPWUOeFPntzh7-05bImpVztkUYLKtgMpyHRgisSI0J9PGEweg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Always animated and fun to be around...<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcwyD9Zv_e8VKTAHYCun5TaEaW-YuKlPreknhx0sJVhAu6Uktpk2cOhJT5zxA8Jr0W80EYiyRhyitnMuxKmBawKe-xyo4rxzZhgKwqetgGW5KwOo86ypcVLV4fFe6TPS8-66skhx2Ris/s1600-h/IMG_0368.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikcwyD9Zv_e8VKTAHYCun5TaEaW-YuKlPreknhx0sJVhAu6Uktpk2cOhJT5zxA8Jr0W80EYiyRhyitnMuxKmBawKe-xyo4rxzZhgKwqetgGW5KwOo86ypcVLV4fFe6TPS8-66skhx2Ris/s400/IMG_0368.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418505052072434050" border="0" /></a>The birthday boy is thrilled with the present - thanks to Ashley and Stacy, his cousins - they have good taste. Rose and Tay had us over at their home to celebrate David's belated birthday.<br /></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-11212747004987800722009-08-30T17:08:00.014-04:002009-12-25T17:54:47.476-05:00Phuket, ThailandHere we come - we are so looking forward to this - for me this feels like a real vacation. While we loved Xiamen, it was 'work'-related. In Phuket, I have no other obligations except to rest and rejuvenate. But really, the whole summer has been great......<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwDps986t5ShuhKyPOrLtW6WgjgBLX2_TlhXoFG6W0QV8Oftjm0lxHpgImtbGNkuqF6PNSvLIuDn7E7s22NktrFLbsiUJm5AT330QV_5ZFvuXoOMNLv86I4VZK8_ZVT7M81yZ4KJsIVc/s1600-h/IMG_0208.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCwDps986t5ShuhKyPOrLtW6WgjgBLX2_TlhXoFG6W0QV8Oftjm0lxHpgImtbGNkuqF6PNSvLIuDn7E7s22NktrFLbsiUJm5AT330QV_5ZFvuXoOMNLv86I4VZK8_ZVT7M81yZ4KJsIVc/s400/IMG_0208.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187064131722946" border="0" /></a>Small islands sprinkled throughout the region on the way to Phuket, Thailand - we took Tiger Airways - they had a promotion - 16 cents per person - yes this is not a misprint, though airline taxes were high - $125 per person in Singapore dollars.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzdXE02tVAAVL5cmalmEfIAPhqQiXHB-NwbCb2SdI2WnyaJRdfVVBBvZ30h3MXgZ74Z2lhBM-FPDRrGz34I' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />We booked a tour package where the room, breakfast and round-trip airport transportation were included - we went during monsoon season as costs were affordable.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpl0mJrUDOP08Van6aOTSnVYx9fPaxbDctQiWgGzgpfqsgFGT0wCZOyq22EJSyVAK7QUyJuHxFSOBUFotOQ5aOsQLnKU6AMoZv9Kcr_DRiYFHpsRvoBH7AThZHH8QQBL98mQiubRfEDI/s1600-h/IMG_0243.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpl0mJrUDOP08Van6aOTSnVYx9fPaxbDctQiWgGzgpfqsgFGT0wCZOyq22EJSyVAK7QUyJuHxFSOBUFotOQ5aOsQLnKU6AMoZv9Kcr_DRiYFHpsRvoBH7AThZHH8QQBL98mQiubRfEDI/s400/IMG_0243.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188233692940530" border="0" /></a>It suited us just fine to come during the monsoon season - as you can tell, the beach is not crowded at all....</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMgOsIhFhUrSClaR9QS9joIVfCFNtwVi0uLXHeMHqA2rxejyTuY5KJ9TrjKzHxXUjBKEeXFSA5oLRm1Y7O3erkVXr7PP3t5Fwpwtj3ETCohiPUvkRSZma9_dBgwZSE8GoCDAaLRcQ6RQ/s1600-h/IMG_0241.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMgOsIhFhUrSClaR9QS9joIVfCFNtwVi0uLXHeMHqA2rxejyTuY5KJ9TrjKzHxXUjBKEeXFSA5oLRm1Y7O3erkVXr7PP3t5Fwpwtj3ETCohiPUvkRSZma9_dBgwZSE8GoCDAaLRcQ6RQ/s400/IMG_0241.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187707820068866" border="0" /></a>The sand here rivals that found on Lake Michigan - wide open beach!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwjwNQYvjSOsjr18Xj1NZtmwuxrLESI5ouLBgCBPl9Upx2AQT8y3ttkg55B9eJOe62LuFcW9G4QSZPtuVQy5g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />We were thrilled....<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncXE98X2CfYVa1pJEyGaVFjAoLs30khe9-F1ZBQmioJbQQ3bBGXpOi2_H6KsAMN1P15nM9LxK7ADoQI7f6E6gYANUvQt6GRJfMRLndr0q04ge0uMKJ-izppPZAWId2nHEDue22FMZe38/s1600-h/IMG_0251.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjncXE98X2CfYVa1pJEyGaVFjAoLs30khe9-F1ZBQmioJbQQ3bBGXpOi2_H6KsAMN1P15nM9LxK7ADoQI7f6E6gYANUvQt6GRJfMRLndr0q04ge0uMKJ-izppPZAWId2nHEDue22FMZe38/s400/IMG_0251.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188941048160226" border="0" /></a>First evening at the beach - it was so refreshing<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwmh3Yvf4l_9KikdfNrreo18DmiOSW2NCMx-YHiXDzBiLi849i3yjE258bFqGAp9anZjYRTQjOG5h1OA5_BFA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Always finding things - guess what David found this time...<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubX1R24B5kqQv4_4xo6Qe-Txlr30XzYWhUDzSukHpmmUMO18XagsLmEiV6aMkezXSziQGd5o5eEyZup7bN3iS0j7kyzWJzYuFZeoV2aHvf2ixJyVOLRIhxZZf3JSYP2rddg7akSb3v8U/s1600-h/IMG_0249.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubX1R24B5kqQv4_4xo6Qe-Txlr30XzYWhUDzSukHpmmUMO18XagsLmEiV6aMkezXSziQGd5o5eEyZup7bN3iS0j7kyzWJzYuFZeoV2aHvf2ixJyVOLRIhxZZf3JSYP2rddg7akSb3v8U/s400/IMG_0249.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188253208849586" border="0" /></a>You can tell we were glad to be here....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQA0WaGhYcuIehjAAe3EfkNI72rxeX6vl2eXtA97WLwCDD0FwiHXmi8dniYAjrRikUoTQe6Mb4ly0XGlw0fnaAqfV82Mqmtu2NcQNjZbwnjLlDlbo-U0fo_HWKNBkZKFEjh-aGCnwto0/s1600-h/IMG_0247.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQA0WaGhYcuIehjAAe3EfkNI72rxeX6vl2eXtA97WLwCDD0FwiHXmi8dniYAjrRikUoTQe6Mb4ly0XGlw0fnaAqfV82Mqmtu2NcQNjZbwnjLlDlbo-U0fo_HWKNBkZKFEjh-aGCnwto0/s400/IMG_0247.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188249005889938" border="0" /></a>I love this picture of daughter and Mom...<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksrwFeRmx4Vjo-OtHp6HujnSZpssAtM4So-UsdeEAS9awJYz6ibQZWB30nTql3KEIGmHHTu8iiH7FyP-IYn3ix2fRS3Fc63uDcSKqZFqM1Ku6tlPwL8j1OtXnwkGhzC8s4PoG93_wfF4/s1600-h/IMG_0244.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksrwFeRmx4Vjo-OtHp6HujnSZpssAtM4So-UsdeEAS9awJYz6ibQZWB30nTql3KEIGmHHTu8iiH7FyP-IYn3ix2fRS3Fc63uDcSKqZFqM1Ku6tlPwL8j1OtXnwkGhzC8s4PoG93_wfF4/s400/IMG_0244.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188236763566402" border="0" /></a>Perfect sunset on our first day at Phuket. We were told it rained all weekend before we came.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxhL2LHwSKYUUtgsEf-NjDrhYUTSPlm5Zb_l3j7mvsiLt6W6u4FptpxIxOV2MKU8cKCnkVHLfa0Uhh3R8F0sQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Dinner by the beach - it was around dusk - it was perfect temperatures with constant sea breezes and good Thai food...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPWDfRaJZNxVPVMLFHaJ-8l1RVM4S82QlkLB84gFsC0fCcGFgQIBFve1w0gN-1viWZoQMtZOYQXO7ckJRRBl65raHrlTwale91FPMOkYTeRpOIpotKtImUy3EjUxcnfYC1WmU6RciBwc/s1600-h/IMG_0256.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPWDfRaJZNxVPVMLFHaJ-8l1RVM4S82QlkLB84gFsC0fCcGFgQIBFve1w0gN-1viWZoQMtZOYQXO7ckJRRBl65raHrlTwale91FPMOkYTeRpOIpotKtImUy3EjUxcnfYC1WmU6RciBwc/s400/IMG_0256.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188955344755106" border="0" /></a>Thai Green Chicken Curry.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Www6d-0G-eKVUpfLbPj6KzSbhk7TCeKGIgUCK548wBr9EkY2Kkix5-dl5aBdyNe7_w81LRv1-PB6hXZypsbgJhezewySojp1m_QmdxzAeH5i66bwEX0PVuC8x4inmZSFbmXZYblhg1A/s1600-h/IMG_0255.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Www6d-0G-eKVUpfLbPj6KzSbhk7TCeKGIgUCK548wBr9EkY2Kkix5-dl5aBdyNe7_w81LRv1-PB6hXZypsbgJhezewySojp1m_QmdxzAeH5i66bwEX0PVuC8x4inmZSFbmXZYblhg1A/s400/IMG_0255.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188943412754658" border="0" /></a>Thai Pork Stir-fry with Green Beans.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmBYvF21cKyhfZH-3tmu3eejnV17v0i-VKxUDXzJZimIOKwsrtWk3jbG2E0yhO_X5DzHrnLcKH49gG2qRgL76tFtuIHbm85w7FSS0jWkPmjPP5XGBoFUPrV7YPp6Bksv-fgEXNjArxeI/s1600-h/IMG_0225.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYmBYvF21cKyhfZH-3tmu3eejnV17v0i-VKxUDXzJZimIOKwsrtWk3jbG2E0yhO_X5DzHrnLcKH49gG2qRgL76tFtuIHbm85w7FSS0jWkPmjPP5XGBoFUPrV7YPp6Bksv-fgEXNjArxeI/s400/IMG_0225.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187075091325250" border="0" /></a>Nice hotel lobby - so typical and very Thai - we loved it at first sight....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkKg3zwJ3rAPMmzq8UUpKexiVfwpaKtWCzlE8MnZoCpT_NcXSb0zRQtpSoFqJVMpnPw4L6OwVPUWMU2bkwJvLsb58PT_DhECCPrE0ES7YG01oznK_SRHEE4dQsHhSWWG6vAo1wZrno_0/s1600-h/IMG_0222.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBN6ryimNoMch8BeOT3iRpPaw7KbhGYg6NbVsKJYHP0AIFh86fIeEJCzMzSJyp1flTVZUIOsrKSxb7X80YiYVJey7xKodILHsRXdvmR3a0CHfqj4liM8ooAL64lqj6bCLL2QqAbX92RZQ/s400/IMG_0231.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187083183523778" border="0" /></a>Thai Set Lunch - Green Shrimp Curry by the Pool Restaurant.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5CAUUJ6lJA4GdyHUgHFLkiEra13J6v2IIPdq1MOCZVjOx8gvE4DPh9NadEw36YaOuHPDBBmmTXkTCOpkyD_cCD3eA4wJnF-9SXhbkfMHoBtUY-2lPfQhveNFGWeJXiQWIw4cAwC_ka8/s1600-h/IMG_0229.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5CAUUJ6lJA4GdyHUgHFLkiEra13J6v2IIPdq1MOCZVjOx8gvE4DPh9NadEw36YaOuHPDBBmmTXkTCOpkyD_cCD3eA4wJnF-9SXhbkfMHoBtUY-2lPfQhveNFGWeJXiQWIw4cAwC_ka8/s400/IMG_0229.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187080320072274" border="0" /></a>They are really glad to be here - as you can tell from their genuine smiles.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADFgN0kxpnGRH8lkFBpKAdkKIwai4A50pl9rcVS5Xf_LjRYFXxGAF-O6lBNhaX7fcQVSIck-zZCzX88r0UMh3oZYoyBTjWhqE5jZkzcGOadD2PbD-SrDYYvrC-R6GsayD3anxgDKBlbw/s1600-h/IMG_0266.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADFgN0kxpnGRH8lkFBpKAdkKIwai4A50pl9rcVS5Xf_LjRYFXxGAF-O6lBNhaX7fcQVSIck-zZCzX88r0UMh3oZYoyBTjWhqE5jZkzcGOadD2PbD-SrDYYvrC-R6GsayD3anxgDKBlbw/s400/IMG_0266.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418189447884157986" border="0" /></a>The 'regular' pool - the other one snakes around the hotel - cleverly designed, see below.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMabQYbxMrg902A462Xn83ZkfodYSzNb71_wcvzNZwchu0aQYNtV3Jticd3T3moGGuziYFiydod6NTQ0kBW9WZlBP5p-wcRRX3buwMBo5E2_hpZ9zM26y6Y79Hu2hfGudNgY7U3asWAxY/s1600-h/IMG_0234.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMabQYbxMrg902A462Xn83ZkfodYSzNb71_wcvzNZwchu0aQYNtV3Jticd3T3moGGuziYFiydod6NTQ0kBW9WZlBP5p-wcRRX3buwMBo5E2_hpZ9zM26y6Y79Hu2hfGudNgY7U3asWAxY/s400/IMG_0234.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187689095692850" border="0" /></a>This pool snakes around several buildings - the first floor hotel rooms can access the pool from their bedroom. There is also a private balcony area with pool chairs for relaxation - you don't have far to go to enjoy the pool.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulbAMX1GzgsqhRJJ0zZP4TNDnwBP_pT_x2MhEsX3GDTjDXK5CPz820bTLy11lKVATYCFlyTDIDQRco4UN9sByRgZpElH10EwhgCc99L30TgO99Su_j4CSerUJzFxE-X4QURM2c1p47Ew/s1600-h/IMG_0233.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulbAMX1GzgsqhRJJ0zZP4TNDnwBP_pT_x2MhEsX3GDTjDXK5CPz820bTLy11lKVATYCFlyTDIDQRco4UN9sByRgZpElH10EwhgCc99L30TgO99Su_j4CSerUJzFxE-X4QURM2c1p47Ew/s400/IMG_0233.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187681166812450" border="0" /></a>Another view - these rooms are appropriately called the Pool access rooms.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gaKQpZc2IW7Fzl8tjpfnMeqMqRn4myZqpyraOq9RPAAgq5GP4RBNJdJMsjXlWq_wJxllXluYMW3VLzmA8gut4USATei7nyNrbeTRFAYogFbnCgBrOWs_dWbu_VwKEkLosYukM8RzT-A/s1600-h/IMG_0265.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gaKQpZc2IW7Fzl8tjpfnMeqMqRn4myZqpyraOq9RPAAgq5GP4RBNJdJMsjXlWq_wJxllXluYMW3VLzmA8gut4USATei7nyNrbeTRFAYogFbnCgBrOWs_dWbu_VwKEkLosYukM8RzT-A/s400/IMG_0265.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418189444253462658" border="0" /></a>Like fish to water....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2jJAZu0183fhrWikNra_Y-ECUQZE_escLSTCui_73AvbBHnfydaJNSXo9_Ot0KCf4AievH6EZd2hhFBbONQj8nZvB0g_cIE-5UCrkvVtSmOFz8f9L-3zkpQ6uJodibDt6DzRPmjQoow/s1600-h/IMG_0364.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2jJAZu0183fhrWikNra_Y-ECUQZE_escLSTCui_73AvbBHnfydaJNSXo9_Ot0KCf4AievH6EZd2hhFBbONQj8nZvB0g_cIE-5UCrkvVtSmOFz8f9L-3zkpQ6uJodibDt6DzRPmjQoow/s400/IMG_0364.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418192384281784130" border="0" /></a>The watering tower....<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDXKCDgydOaAeo8nGt16oq7MJo7NTAG2TG3dut6BMEn6kRgsHT3fAISqTlRnwoVO7TFbZuIMPaJkzECmQ311-aHXQbKFCbsIHS02lo3wZM42HakD-5AFL1_GtTJjfFAJzWt6nQ4J305w/s1600-h/IMG_0264.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzDXKCDgydOaAeo8nGt16oq7MJo7NTAG2TG3dut6BMEn6kRgsHT3fAISqTlRnwoVO7TFbZuIMPaJkzECmQ311-aHXQbKFCbsIHS02lo3wZM42HakD-5AFL1_GtTJjfFAJzWt6nQ4J305w/s400/IMG_0264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418188962529002706" border="0" /></a>King David's throne/bed.....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4nHgyF1CSxN1oNT8-EOXg0yRW8ax_q5gwlYTSrQWXcUU3AI7uNH5SdI1OVnSdCgn1vhjwZa0Ayqtm6MVjVuPT0UA9SWOsC1EN4UbjQJPvsZbz0ZzKHl1Jkp30vzJ6CnPAnqJ3aA5FIw/s1600-h/IMG_0362.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4nHgyF1CSxN1oNT8-EOXg0yRW8ax_q5gwlYTSrQWXcUU3AI7uNH5SdI1OVnSdCgn1vhjwZa0Ayqtm6MVjVuPT0UA9SWOsC1EN4UbjQJPvsZbz0ZzKHl1Jkp30vzJ6CnPAnqJ3aA5FIw/s400/IMG_0362.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418192375670688994" border="0" /></a>Another interesting design - this time in the bathroom where one can access from the bedroom....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">The next day, after breakfast, we decided to do some surfing....</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63guyO2YLjgxNnkagnJA-dEQt1yvXaDcQyLqe7-bFNH3jPDt7e96TSkJLi1e_NZc99LC2wgTsTEn2MRVJxRMFLtKyYz8jrDvVBO2l-R8dxGCtbgLZ5jEg59aeoJlJyknV16yNgdpivnQ/s1600-h/IMG_0278.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi63guyO2YLjgxNnkagnJA-dEQt1yvXaDcQyLqe7-bFNH3jPDt7e96TSkJLi1e_NZc99LC2wgTsTEn2MRVJxRMFLtKyYz8jrDvVBO2l-R8dxGCtbgLZ5jEg59aeoJlJyknV16yNgdpivnQ/s400/IMG_0278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418189465455353938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqWLUc7kzCTC_cbXNKzA4WBnoWAWUv-H99nyUhFxOfkRj6RmDY-xwA8CjUPguNXVS6AxO7TX2rLZoXdGjMq9zmgYOObQ7q82ws5Rozbil77RD7iYcEJgicXVg4jzLyGue1uPQfYzGeAY/s1600-h/IMG_0277.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmh3dm3LBmFpdeH9IIDJoiFQ9KMK2t9Fk8hxubiBD5wMCinsPNhBWt3B0mwmIX_RTbVscFHyi0BmlXnsukjFLiZnaAQQzsC7_3dJtH4nenuI8u66il5t_2grRrPb3AZVgoeIwmcZeb0vs/s400/IMG_0239.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418187694489303330" border="0" /></a>Almost like a convertible......<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyTwruJ3kZlcnk6W36-xOzSyan4Aie7jrKA06Ka90GfFlgtgdYY2SBgWUoYChO9L7LUl4SxHQwmwgzj9M8SfQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />The Prata lady - this snack/food originates I believe from India and is very common in Singapore - surprise to see a Thai vendor preparing this snack by the roadsde.....<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">On the third day, together with two Aussies, we chartered a private boat to take us deep-sea fishing and snorkeling...<br /><br /><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzSU45lGE4L4NBgZHDlptT0YGMIT_fnZg_x7ocUYjuWbjuJiWLTKDvER6i2tJXjk1yGkPWjK4KkbfdYX5ew-w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Gerda starting out detailing our fishing and snorkeling expedition....<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoXtniry_AnGjGXc-2jbEoA0CDmuAQ-nLghnpz5xs1Qx1BvyIr28Vxm94mJ_Yz7hDxs1ZI10b4oPKaCy07Gckb1Mq4F6WGBV7vQ0vTWSZdJoNc407WrwAgqPt9mCmAoKVtwIG1y2G6zc/s1600-h/IMG_0356.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSoXtniry_AnGjGXc-2jbEoA0CDmuAQ-nLghnpz5xs1Qx1BvyIr28Vxm94mJ_Yz7hDxs1ZI10b4oPKaCy07Gckb1Mq4F6WGBV7vQ0vTWSZdJoNc407WrwAgqPt9mCmAoKVtwIG1y2G6zc/s400/IMG_0356.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418192371215395666" border="0" /></a>We first bumped into them in Singapore at the airport - later on the streets of Phuket - and together chartered a boat to go deep-sea fishing and snorkeling. These guys are high-energy to say the least....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgat1_qQTwb8Xqq76fMp_O6nrFygczcnPY_e-lrYbZvtHtNZX5DV-jhL6uNjnlGCioPbB_ysWksi1KxQmzMY13KrgUVKNivfFp5KAp157vaPBz7psawlty-c_fhQzPEzizgtxN-RRH4hqM/s1600-h/IMG_0299.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgat1_qQTwb8Xqq76fMp_O6nrFygczcnPY_e-lrYbZvtHtNZX5DV-jhL6uNjnlGCioPbB_ysWksi1KxQmzMY13KrgUVKNivfFp5KAp157vaPBz7psawlty-c_fhQzPEzizgtxN-RRH4hqM/s400/IMG_0299.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418189941640269426" border="0" /></a>Our young skipper...<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF92AgrXs6ucKDvi94hcHxt9QhepNkqgcMWqlpt04AzO-ZFpUrv-OLx7TBq9S9BL7MrLhjXGLtOP4tUJAPELTN7h4-8uSQuIgb6EdqCx2s6Ie0vy8YrqpP23Aox1LugSpxMEIhx3QKop8/s1600-h/IMG_0345.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF92AgrXs6ucKDvi94hcHxt9QhepNkqgcMWqlpt04AzO-ZFpUrv-OLx7TBq9S9BL7MrLhjXGLtOP4tUJAPELTN7h4-8uSQuIgb6EdqCx2s6Ie0vy8YrqpP23Aox1LugSpxMEIhx3QKop8/s400/IMG_0345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418191806578546994" border="0" /></a>Relaxing and enjoying the breeze before the big strike....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5ZxFV7NjX4VLlL0SLYyUgj2B5N7YqZzWd3Yl13S443i60sAfJCrM9hl-SGgqwrNC5U6iz7jdsl_198rtqG1ZtFZ6xlQE1jkwDZhKs0fvXypYt07V9UjhiNbSbyavXZ-d405p1BkvvbQ/s1600-h/IMG_0341.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5ZxFV7NjX4VLlL0SLYyUgj2B5N7YqZzWd3Yl13S443i60sAfJCrM9hl-SGgqwrNC5U6iz7jdsl_198rtqG1ZtFZ6xlQE1jkwDZhKs0fvXypYt07V9UjhiNbSbyavXZ-d405p1BkvvbQ/s400/IMG_0341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418191802631243090" border="0" /></a>The Big Strike - I caught three big ones on a single line.....<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy5IHoB8MGi4aI7KAzes6G3jEPyb_j68mdLYKe5LG4q-pfA3JP0NqgWN-L9M2gaOmixqGFo3JMYF8hw-oT0QQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Live action - see video...<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxgZfqFTc3zMjHLJ9rI5IgRkQXvlsj5kwi2b527AMNRsx4Rvw_rbeGlBLiKDlNfvTDbr2v0V7oQk6NoeD9LdA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />More actions....<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxYor8rjsxlNkJcfCjd7nfKs85_7X7HnQpNTvV3uGiEPBxY6K4oNJ8yzOS6x5_AzZ_LlDQqw9sPLmLy5JEYqw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />And then some....<br /><br /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicQB3WrfU03Nkqcz2WwPygK68NZV4ES5-MUac6fpsCqP2-H6Iwi2v-UhewmcJteAzkDW9zg8Gx6W1S9oyL-mfpcm9xm9xlaPxheJMyWQDtJmjO0bFEeaqaqsW3DCPGiiJ4gG_kK2_AHc/s1600-h/IMG_0339.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicQB3WrfU03Nkqcz2WwPygK68NZV4ES5-MUac6fpsCqP2-H6Iwi2v-UhewmcJteAzkDW9zg8Gx6W1S9oyL-mfpcm9xm9xlaPxheJMyWQDtJmjO0bFEeaqaqsW3DCPGiiJ4gG_kK2_AHc/s400/IMG_0339.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418191796457106546" border="0" /></a>So this is not another fish story - proof of my catch....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLisnsQEW0ZTb5cPvmajF9P7QEFp9dWtl5WrMi-FDi-mBdVb6OA7mFALmaSDmKYNFY0zjx3F7uE2Ra-VFtrDaOwJxAT_u6TBd9132b4YDNKsI-iLFSrKVmaeh6YZ7tkVCppfHml1SDtZ8/s1600-h/IMG_0305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLisnsQEW0ZTb5cPvmajF9P7QEFp9dWtl5WrMi-FDi-mBdVb6OA7mFALmaSDmKYNFY0zjx3F7uE2Ra-VFtrDaOwJxAT_u6TBd9132b4YDNKsI-iLFSrKVmaeh6YZ7tkVCppfHml1SDtZ8/s400/IMG_0305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418190857317546786" border="0" /></a>The Skipper got one....</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDZcwhgYXnYyyS0_mto2c9SRqqxnYz8w4Wd0QrNdRCFvGUXx_VCGF31EQoyIBOZQx8vUUG1G2hBCBstJ6IXmFkqa3elg-RouuWGeQtJjGosGgIQXQIvDRJ3rWlPCUDn8khMftm1TVkd8/s1600-h/IMG_0324.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDZcwhgYXnYyyS0_mto2c9SRqqxnYz8w4Wd0QrNdRCFvGUXx_VCGF31EQoyIBOZQx8vUUG1G2hBCBstJ6IXmFkqa3elg-RouuWGeQtJjGosGgIQXQIvDRJ3rWlPCUDn8khMftm1TVkd8/s400/IMG_0324.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418191794332826754" border="0" /></a>These smaller fishes eat anything - fried chicken, watermelon, and anything edible you throw at them and then see them in a eating frenzy.....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7W5_sgQn_TD4VyDbVvNvap3flkYSI3k8_mg_u7_fyhR6Us-MRnyH26SI4lPfTLN4njpawOAn3DBvgfSgP3UJmOMH79vzW7YI62xgf-uj7MlWP02VmTO_0LMN-MiNMGpf3kPw9JIGCgYE/s1600-h/IMG_0322.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7W5_sgQn_TD4VyDbVvNvap3flkYSI3k8_mg_u7_fyhR6Us-MRnyH26SI4lPfTLN4njpawOAn3DBvgfSgP3UJmOMH79vzW7YI62xgf-uj7MlWP02VmTO_0LMN-MiNMGpf3kPw9JIGCgYE/s400/IMG_0322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418190874255654562" border="0" /></a>Lunch break - David thinking about feeding the little fishes with some of his leftover chicken drumstick and fried rice.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzos7RSv9-G2Stajw33jyVVIfhbNLZ63ICFXWsOsSwTH7uXEnTHRQuvvNCOnJCz857jhnp7PzOvdC5bMiPz' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Using his toes to feed the little fishes...<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxX5fPUREEUEx52KnlE7j-hPiKrr-8BfzEBiiQHhR2hABecwjDUTFS29x4EZe8TGMAeghVnuCAZxFSa0iReEw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Hannah starting a feeding frenzy....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz_UbLd-U4th-1meMnZ6reqlBbpmenJlZIcNZUobeTaYRrbj_ZKvYQl15vQR0gFtYlJ1i8-_n6VRhOPENl5TA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Dinner and a show - I meant lunch and a show - he is a man of many talents - what do you think he is going to do?<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBy0fbBzPHfmBRjtxzCGN-R4oL9cCkBQ7VH5ony_Z_DoFhcQJEygWkYKFwF3Jpa0cbmdRW-3FyRUg_U1xmqJASm7RLGkivQTnlQENtAHsi0V1WRQebnrNH0jylJzEY2AGAdvVcZEQdrao/s1600-h/IMG_0316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBy0fbBzPHfmBRjtxzCGN-R4oL9cCkBQ7VH5ony_Z_DoFhcQJEygWkYKFwF3Jpa0cbmdRW-3FyRUg_U1xmqJASm7RLGkivQTnlQENtAHsi0V1WRQebnrNH0jylJzEY2AGAdvVcZEQdrao/s400/IMG_0316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418190867546701826" border="0" /></a>We docked at this island for a break - the water reminded me of those in the Caribbean.<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzosrYv0oDypFsAz6_2M0dvFtZaxATbakHfggTjW1QMXRiJNDHoiJt7leKs4X-hq6JaikSb8qkmqWq5xxTYmw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Live action of our snorkeling....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHB_gFROtenJNEX7A42cl4d0jvBxFZRgdygaw1IKAeaf4_FnMqHOVMGUpuxtCzU9lFrrzSW_CjYCx7sUCl7G967eAE_kGTm-PYj6I7ABwGuqqI7wQ6CSrmedZr3OPpyf3oUh3Z7fjvsQ/s1600-h/IMG_0313.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHB_gFROtenJNEX7A42cl4d0jvBxFZRgdygaw1IKAeaf4_FnMqHOVMGUpuxtCzU9lFrrzSW_CjYCx7sUCl7G967eAE_kGTm-PYj6I7ABwGuqqI7wQ6CSrmedZr3OPpyf3oUh3Z7fjvsQ/s400/IMG_0313.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418190858679459538" border="0" /></a>Snorkeling - the water was clear and we could see the bottom quite clearly.....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOCmcmCcpKYGMI0dw0fqy5c6PGDHaRDEKOJA-GgNhFKvskjBXlPwIFEhr6qq9IIL9U4JQcxMoXSSto0W_i0kjpVxj8xi0_aCYQRmHW549rg83-COLEHGj-IBlFq-Nr-eHcpsdG9b1_Ps/s1600-h/IMG_0303.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOCmcmCcpKYGMI0dw0fqy5c6PGDHaRDEKOJA-GgNhFKvskjBXlPwIFEhr6qq9IIL9U4JQcxMoXSSto0W_i0kjpVxj8xi0_aCYQRmHW549rg83-COLEHGj-IBlFq-Nr-eHcpsdG9b1_Ps/s400/IMG_0303.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418190846533035042" border="0" /></a>Dinner is taken care of tonight.....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcAj635NQtaVbinJiG3aVWbsNruo3gzH0lNq73WmHrwmSy44xArsqGHDyjceQhACHxKTheisv6ACvGOW-vG_RqHvBa6jRMQvapCv60odWz4A2ZGQ4rokzPU3W0e83R29TVv5rtXdEibBk/s1600-h/IMG_0355.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcAj635NQtaVbinJiG3aVWbsNruo3gzH0lNq73WmHrwmSy44xArsqGHDyjceQhACHxKTheisv6ACvGOW-vG_RqHvBa6jRMQvapCv60odWz4A2ZGQ4rokzPU3W0e83R29TVv5rtXdEibBk/s400/IMG_0355.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418192369017042578" border="0" /></a>Fruits of our labor - I meant our catch of the day - a local restaurant vendor took our 'loot' and prepared several dishes - shown here is Spicy Red Curry with Lemongrass.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipm3T0W7P5P5RTzLu4yfS1druewCHm6YzSsU4CjvAHNonveebYc3OGMPim4tNsO40zCuhtwXeuugDqaCKoY0FP8KozaFhamv4o4Dv3cfQru-RwHZJPDNZM-dGYWVJUJ-cSGieqadQklMM/s1600-h/IMG_0353.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipm3T0W7P5P5RTzLu4yfS1druewCHm6YzSsU4CjvAHNonveebYc3OGMPim4tNsO40zCuhtwXeuugDqaCKoY0FP8KozaFhamv4o4Dv3cfQru-RwHZJPDNZM-dGYWVJUJ-cSGieqadQklMM/s400/IMG_0353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418192361642044738" border="0" /></a>Deep fried fish steaks Thai style.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNam2W9F5Vr-mb9fqsD8nIGfFRRvauaqgRbXawiEM9YuzDOGsZV_gQY1hDf8rZ_5n1EIgmBIJotM7gPOfQHoG0-inga42XnPLYjjXd165Nvg2u5i4NYMwKPmyiYZp5dVzAVinth6UQrw/s1600-h/IMG_0352.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUNam2W9F5Vr-mb9fqsD8nIGfFRRvauaqgRbXawiEM9YuzDOGsZV_gQY1hDf8rZ_5n1EIgmBIJotM7gPOfQHoG0-inga42XnPLYjjXd165Nvg2u5i4NYMwKPmyiYZp5dVzAVinth6UQrw/s400/IMG_0352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418191816121340034" border="0" /></a>Lime flavored Steamed Fish.</div><br /><br />We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Phuket - we will come back again - to the same hotel and do the same activities - maybe not the deep-sea fishing since the waters were choppy. Also we were sun-burned - so our Vitamin D quota for the year is reached.....<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLSDPGTt03Zf-K6rcc8sJmqUNmHNVEf4G6CjVgB_x0WngnpljJSV-GEOjNDOe-VA4Mcm-D3z_tiNpqS0Ob9RGh2dduP-_l0pia9e2KdcRmQCH2ehBjWVbSMivH6T_cMvK2S69eC2aPgA/s1600-h/IMG_0166.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigLSDPGTt03Zf-K6rcc8sJmqUNmHNVEf4G6CjVgB_x0WngnpljJSV-GEOjNDOe-VA4Mcm-D3z_tiNpqS0Ob9RGh2dduP-_l0pia9e2KdcRmQCH2ehBjWVbSMivH6T_cMvK2S69eC2aPgA/s400/IMG_0166.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418588534492959298" border="0" /></a>This photo pretty much explained our conditions at the end of a three fun-filled days in Phuket.....<br /></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-6026144328302917182009-08-27T21:15:00.015-04:002010-01-06T00:34:55.309-05:00China - Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsAbout to leave the apartment....<br /><div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxfUiaT0T6tjWQYv59VkbPxwjCULWWzs0TPocYeQsnsTTV1HmVgd-TffwfU-tEtGmaY8hLt8oqlt8dtSvPdUw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />We are sad to leave - we lived in this apartment for 3 months - thankful and content to have this abode..<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8sgpedmPeMUDmCZB92fz3we2dKdXEdzQaBUCnVne24Z1DQrJMzaoPPyNxRa3L-N6SKykFLV2cpDUAYpMQ1rp8LGdY7tHtkdzJMPSbtgWz_loI8mZs-5kx0tfPK8dU9_cv5EDZGcpY88/s1600-h/IMG_0142.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418589186973096098" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; cursor: pointer; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB8sgpedmPeMUDmCZB92fz3we2dKdXEdzQaBUCnVne24Z1DQrJMzaoPPyNxRa3L-N6SKykFLV2cpDUAYpMQ1rp8LGdY7tHtkdzJMPSbtgWz_loI8mZs-5kx0tfPK8dU9_cv5EDZGcpY88/s400/IMG_0142.JPG" border="0" /></a>Packed and ready to go.....<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwNOLaYyu3KT40POdnuYKPr0-X83Hkq72zz74FPJjms5HIt0IA5n9MZHWW5HfUbMAGQmVJxNNMuWSlvtcyu1w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;">The video clip was taken earlier - it was a gathering of international students celebrating the completion of their studies but also a farewell party for these successful graduates - I knew our time will come to leave this place. It is ironic to witness familiar tunes sung in a foreign language in China - hear for yourself.<br /></div><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><br />People we met</span>. Of the 1.2 billion inhabitants in China, we wonder and marvel how we got to meet so many wonderful people. 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display: block; width: 300px; cursor: pointer; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9Z2sY4mGYCh-bh5-9CG7qNmY89dPolxzU4hyOaJyHiE3CWi7PfM4XBp_1mjOYkOc_X3VngIGinQYm0m58yLhvKDQ_p0Voq2zVkbIck3gMAB3HwSscMm2Dth4CpMZT_QOpuZbVmYOaqo/s400/IMG_0121.JPG" border="0" /></a>With Rabin in our apartment.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-T-7FvxyyQZtUzx36FLfD0-3Juc1xZ2UfV53-voB2nI6fFwjRmJ5eVtbdLgVzAA6g32zAmPNexmi2-eSLEi6NzDUQkshFnyKgiYL7SKeIxOgicOrcBa7rW5Pn4vdT0oxDpKwuUmWnHU/s1600-h/IMG_0112.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418592143528592994" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-T-7FvxyyQZtUzx36FLfD0-3Juc1xZ2UfV53-voB2nI6fFwjRmJ5eVtbdLgVzAA6g32zAmPNexmi2-eSLEi6NzDUQkshFnyKgiYL7SKeIxOgicOrcBa7rW5Pn4vdT0oxDpKwuUmWnHU/s400/IMG_0112.JPG" border="0" /></a>With Lucky and her niece.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">When Rabin presented us with gifts - we were floored - see below of 4 videos.<br /></div><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxYIg0TUe50o_qzrMmrptq0d0OG10y4H3vGv7gLvKQ_hYZcVlW0K6NWMN98GJJFqwnNNypuqSiSq2isGuw8lA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Ancient Chinese Painting - Part I/II<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy1jbwI24wOIjWKCnRpl8YojU0TxEfxnWCTUTUB7-6I2kfJHRCfe9LAXW-s2SRZbeetXb_M-67vxgGheV0CZA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Ancient Chinese Painting - Part II/II<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzUJyMZTQRkB62A08lpSLfWIk1sf4exaFE0-3Ul4EYCvy3e4x1qD_6pWKro4eEsGQ_LIZBrelTydjRzg-jQUw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Fabulous Oil Painting - Part I/II<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxRRz96UEakVSPhsrHCvTOjwuX_GU0MxpJEJYpDhgQoJpVBrQw4bqGDOC0kLIIAsVCucHvxaWzvh8y-6_N0BA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Fabulous Oil Painting - Part II/II </div></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-66182126233261096612009-08-12T16:30:00.008-04:002010-01-05T18:55:34.489-05:00Xiamen - Lending a Helping Hand at Future HopeAt the invitation of Dr. Christopher Zaino, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Future Hope, we spent an afternoon at his center helping special needs children.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnjPjS0Yct1SK4wsX1IlXshbi2gIZChbxrd8z1ALXQo05ZJIwt0LKZ-be7R2diN7gH3MwrPFAz2mT7TiOrQE9_wbKOONoWhthnbl5qhexEolkPLM4wPl_WGyD609r33e26FVqNVg8nbc/s1600-h/IMG_0030.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTnjPjS0Yct1SK4wsX1IlXshbi2gIZChbxrd8z1ALXQo05ZJIwt0LKZ-be7R2diN7gH3MwrPFAz2mT7TiOrQE9_wbKOONoWhthnbl5qhexEolkPLM4wPl_WGyD609r33e26FVqNVg8nbc/s400/IMG_0030.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418182608075348210" border="0" /></a>When we arrived, there were already a room full of kids and helpers. The children were participating in planned activities supervised by several helpers.<br /><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIi8z3r9stSLhyRIrLOPbUy6eSx8wnPDZlUg5ILMb_ecSi0UTcSliRTT5cu78RkW9i74rBdiEMf3bHoX86tC0Yd2eFPuqgeRzXosFCawcmyhjRwk4xszQQ2Oz367sJ4DF1tG-rdia_ksU/s1600-h/IMG_0043.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIi8z3r9stSLhyRIrLOPbUy6eSx8wnPDZlUg5ILMb_ecSi0UTcSliRTT5cu78RkW9i74rBdiEMf3bHoX86tC0Yd2eFPuqgeRzXosFCawcmyhjRwk4xszQQ2Oz367sJ4DF1tG-rdia_ksU/s400/IMG_0043.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418181862630744866" border="0" /></a>A special needs child....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8jgn4MDfj8vpquhkD04NEtASds8RVktAKAyR3bPmweCySp0cdIwTS0-u2_JipP5ZJZjhtJNUINMAsv1-9d__ReS5d2Y8zoPh0aKcpF8lumL4Vqq4jAT0JFXi4brtnhLhGlFwIid1FdM/s1600-h/IMG_0036.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8jgn4MDfj8vpquhkD04NEtASds8RVktAKAyR3bPmweCySp0cdIwTS0-u2_JipP5ZJZjhtJNUINMAsv1-9d__ReS5d2Y8zoPh0aKcpF8lumL4Vqq4jAT0JFXi4brtnhLhGlFwIid1FdM/s400/IMG_0036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418182607484214882" border="0" /></a>Then we joined in, helping in anyway we can...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx4ZU4tcV7GHdWEBxzqZsffpE1lHOuTaHPEvV6mzdZaqMFVZLBEzQvabMg-Y_B8t_UcZz_FNIUsDYym6Br3HA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Mrs. Zaino is equally proficient in English and Mandarin. Hear her speak.....<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwMpe-1KSzcUgqwpRcd4tY5MZ6RRrX9rZBgyF5E7SHHdVkR3BKYMKRIuCe4vjUSmTELrwnnvMXw1jPpEhVAKw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Mrs Zaino is certainly high-energy - the class proceeded along nicely with her leadership - she loves the kids dearly.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG70lxr9w5SxejkSge-q68DcEzppT9L8JHsaVCNngwVk5wtsfOe6bnD5N8aspKoMk53Ogf2b3jqH9w11J_kK0MTdu3EcUemAk1JXPZ2HSfpjXB8xjwOQM3diJFgFGj-EUAG527gWKcijU/s1600-h/IMG_0034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG70lxr9w5SxejkSge-q68DcEzppT9L8JHsaVCNngwVk5wtsfOe6bnD5N8aspKoMk53Ogf2b3jqH9w11J_kK0MTdu3EcUemAk1JXPZ2HSfpjXB8xjwOQM3diJFgFGj-EUAG527gWKcijU/s400/IMG_0034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418182615298515314" border="0" /></a>He wanted to be carried all the time...<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdJ47qFpEKaQn_mZ9s1xvaqTPso6V0t4mo5yZU1jbI01VbjWWAZg4JGZ8-lkCF69pMYdr94WKO2ee8-IzLP-oOcaHHi5bxbstThaNekrXNk0ik2mvx-PsOFKgvpKOzgB09CP5S1nx4QA/s1600-h/IMG_0045.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdJ47qFpEKaQn_mZ9s1xvaqTPso6V0t4mo5yZU1jbI01VbjWWAZg4JGZ8-lkCF69pMYdr94WKO2ee8-IzLP-oOcaHHi5bxbstThaNekrXNk0ik2mvx-PsOFKgvpKOzgB09CP5S1nx4QA/s400/IMG_0045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418181867948332290" border="0" /></a>A helping hand goes a long way.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lpVFhVoqt2jEiNPGM6NGi21Sjy1__0PUVnul0C1jrP7OYu2F0zWpj3mw4awVcWo3EV0kdUBJI4KrdH8nzyVigep_bSsHobSbhYMIlBWjRcJv1oHq01pKUF8rPesKi7iJVSQBw4hSKGs/s1600-h/IMG_0042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lpVFhVoqt2jEiNPGM6NGi21Sjy1__0PUVnul0C1jrP7OYu2F0zWpj3mw4awVcWo3EV0kdUBJI4KrdH8nzyVigep_bSsHobSbhYMIlBWjRcJv1oHq01pKUF8rPesKi7iJVSQBw4hSKGs/s400/IMG_0042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418181856890447922" border="0" /></a>Interestingly, we have the same middle name...<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwJgSvgIl9UUvTvr6OquXblzy86nHjKzzB3lxPkNwpoOmMH1jC_xPdVjFKo_lwnoH2Aa8eNRoCfz-uTXJUNPw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Gerda engaging this little boy - see his reaction....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzb0hRkKofvzCBeK40xhwoWrYwas-3S2v_qgAhZq9B06GnrhhheEoBH-dyf-_YwTMDC9e1MUcZmYc2CokaLn3P_RXzmVUdpOEU3Z75ONmwKl_-NkEB94rISHwgJ9qfWUbfmY0qr5f98I/s1600-h/IMG_0041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzb0hRkKofvzCBeK40xhwoWrYwas-3S2v_qgAhZq9B06GnrhhheEoBH-dyf-_YwTMDC9e1MUcZmYc2CokaLn3P_RXzmVUdpOEU3Z75ONmwKl_-NkEB94rISHwgJ9qfWUbfmY0qr5f98I/s400/IMG_0041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418181854881809634" border="0" /></a>She is determined to get her part done....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SUVNUrtZ99LAiIuumuXSRfkOWAsgu_TskEWpYXbAe4IqwbLJrMhqprKuG-PYixxOoYZrjAJIyP8dmeXKr5xxdcYp3kRpGoefh-bFpBqmD5CE14eK30Txux6379gJSQ8ITQ-qoYyC7MA/s1600-h/IMG_0040.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-SUVNUrtZ99LAiIuumuXSRfkOWAsgu_TskEWpYXbAe4IqwbLJrMhqprKuG-PYixxOoYZrjAJIyP8dmeXKr5xxdcYp3kRpGoefh-bFpBqmD5CE14eK30Txux6379gJSQ8ITQ-qoYyC7MA/s400/IMG_0040.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418181848537355474" border="0" /></a>Helping and changing the world one person at a time...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Because of agency like Future Hope, the Chinese now have options - ordinarily these special needs kids are sent to rural orphanages where their contact with the outside world is minimum - a slow death sentence for many of these children. It was a new experience for us all and we left wondering who were helped and benefited more....<br /></div></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4308912847386782281.post-39899511940745373522009-08-09T16:13:00.015-04:002009-12-25T18:42:27.099-05:00Xiamen - Celebrating Singapore National DayWe were invited by the Singapore Consulate to attend the 44th National Day Celebration - after all these years away from Singapore, this is the closest I will ever get. The highlight of the evening besides gathering among Singaporeans living in Xiamen is of course FOOD!!!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-xraR2K0d-s6ygSzges0cs39FtBpHuVI4yuJAxOdCY4RaEC-6-4CuYdGhyo8IEq8oqBNs5qloHgD0PomKXbc6Po3KLchNuo9nT3p-MBu1cc2t8yRw4VCYlGmw0xItVCziiXefIvR6AY/s1600-h/IMG_0002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-xraR2K0d-s6ygSzges0cs39FtBpHuVI4yuJAxOdCY4RaEC-6-4CuYdGhyo8IEq8oqBNs5qloHgD0PomKXbc6Po3KLchNuo9nT3p-MBu1cc2t8yRw4VCYlGmw0xItVCziiXefIvR6AY/s400/IMG_0002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418174555002762434" border="0" /></a>Several local businesses and restaurants sponsored this annual event with lots of tasty treats, prepared by local chefs - this is the closest you will ever get to experiencing Singapore food....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Cme_Sj_MqMgH5dk4KeuwP__BafbU3omj6NZ_8_gSUuB7QvKfBybwrK4pE2T3IjZSSszN8sKPbtE6UUVqpordpjISzgzCUzvuu90cJk3KWk8wi4QERzTQVNnQlMCunOtJvScy32hDHEM/s1600-h/IMG_0021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Cme_Sj_MqMgH5dk4KeuwP__BafbU3omj6NZ_8_gSUuB7QvKfBybwrK4pE2T3IjZSSszN8sKPbtE6UUVqpordpjISzgzCUzvuu90cJk3KWk8wi4QERzTQVNnQlMCunOtJvScy32hDHEM/s400/IMG_0021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418175681788838434" border="0" /></a>So who gets to sit at the head table - easy - make it large enough so that you don't end up missing or offending someone.....<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyve6zKzuIF91vkvQAUFLBz0Li8y30e_974_0y4mDpVuQJUFkiUTBAI0mowJ_1TyEnuvJ6b9dzoZuy3qvzm1w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />The Singapore National Anthem. This year they started a new tradition - at exactly 8:22 pm - Singaporeans all over the world synchronized their pledge allegiance.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfF0PEnh9X6M4YwTf1z55PQzWR5W81tI8oeyHQc147kzkkEYZ274pkeg-M20amH-8S3KTEGUy8swrLeryFJWOw-G2194QIqx2xpyQYxORdNkPgCsqjXhxNTdU8NB1sgGGmILq1wLvE5Y/s1600-h/IMG_0020.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfF0PEnh9X6M4YwTf1z55PQzWR5W81tI8oeyHQc147kzkkEYZ274pkeg-M20amH-8S3KTEGUy8swrLeryFJWOw-G2194QIqx2xpyQYxORdNkPgCsqjXhxNTdU8NB1sgGGmILq1wLvE5Y/s400/IMG_0020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418175121377625490" border="0" /></a>All dressed up and a place to go. It was a fun night - festive with lots of goodwill between the Singaporeans and the Chinese.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-tUG_DikOeKMMfAfA9R6vlozVjnvKcfe7vlvp2FINu5YWdCvWd3ROqZOtCA8O2xuGJ5tTV-dFC2qMauQnronuLzCCkIH2M_YePWl7-RuQo475-deGQyOinNZCbqpDFOgQx8pBPHArtU/s1600-h/IMG_0017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-tUG_DikOeKMMfAfA9R6vlozVjnvKcfe7vlvp2FINu5YWdCvWd3ROqZOtCA8O2xuGJ5tTV-dFC2qMauQnronuLzCCkIH2M_YePWl7-RuQo475-deGQyOinNZCbqpDFOgQx8pBPHArtU/s400/IMG_0017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418175112592702274" border="0" /></a>The Teo Clan from the US - we dressed up - the traditional national dress/shirt of Singapore - some of you may be aware that the flight attendants on board Singapore Airlines dresses like that - see below.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hCtEiuyUuLjSva7RcJ91bLIy8a3ibMdNXvVj19-17GsiyDBV7Zh_SZ-RAs95wSybYbbpxG6gToGvoNudVaSpSNFL-k99ojSiWVvqFE-21lpggYp3mLs9fLzm6eE6h04_8XX9l266ld8/s1600-h/sarong+kebaya.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hCtEiuyUuLjSva7RcJ91bLIy8a3ibMdNXvVj19-17GsiyDBV7Zh_SZ-RAs95wSybYbbpxG6gToGvoNudVaSpSNFL-k99ojSiWVvqFE-21lpggYp3mLs9fLzm6eE6h04_8XX9l266ld8/s400/sarong+kebaya.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418952372364052898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFR10X-4ix-SZ7MVIBnqfzC4FO29wmP7ZuQxYDr0A0qgoFq9wSSvOkSLQD7mMo2H6ez3LKruWPmG0V3rqGR9ILXtLi3jFOcGup1OQReW9yRj8SjoVTP6GyEyoTZ6ADXfzB589PCxJnaxo/s1600-h/IMG_0008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFR10X-4ix-SZ7MVIBnqfzC4FO29wmP7ZuQxYDr0A0qgoFq9wSSvOkSLQD7mMo2H6ez3LKruWPmG0V3rqGR9ILXtLi3jFOcGup1OQReW9yRj8SjoVTP6GyEyoTZ6ADXfzB589PCxJnaxo/s400/IMG_0008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418174563736188514" border="0" /></a>Son and Mom enjoying the spread...<br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy-_Kq4N9JLeBQYEG-s-pRUk4s43pMzKiWVkHO8C8gP8TE9FRxDuAed-Zzbjgsr7vGJ0TRW1yJ8ZQdsvE_VbA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />So here's what they have to say....<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bQ6Ewa2egCduQvy-STXFEswi76FqoB1j75Cegwt7i0-0RfzbjaFQdYEr0uYA6941pjxDMCp6DMZRUwpIi4fGIJXeAb3KmQ0Hm_oDYpVQ-r9Fc-zd754SjvXwwUE8PjQTuh_X2n5U2YA/s1600-h/IMG_0011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bQ6Ewa2egCduQvy-STXFEswi76FqoB1j75Cegwt7i0-0RfzbjaFQdYEr0uYA6941pjxDMCp6DMZRUwpIi4fGIJXeAb3KmQ0Hm_oDYpVQ-r9Fc-zd754SjvXwwUE8PjQTuh_X2n5U2YA/s400/IMG_0011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418174584647119842" border="0" /></a>Mee Rebus - a local Malay favorite<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMqgBLpsaDWyRaiGqgRM5r7B29yLZovoWJtQVwsiXj_nl5GVORomQk3z5ZdARWu1UAHhlhKn6n9SLNpigBmLI268NgkrgUazMPPDFuiwvzP5cMd0I18_B0cMZxLWGRPlTtmeQ6KRoxl0/s1600-h/IMG_0010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMqgBLpsaDWyRaiGqgRM5r7B29yLZovoWJtQVwsiXj_nl5GVORomQk3z5ZdARWu1UAHhlhKn6n9SLNpigBmLI268NgkrgUazMPPDFuiwvzP5cMd0I18_B0cMZxLWGRPlTtmeQ6KRoxl0/s400/IMG_0010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418174574949050098" border="0" /></a>Singapore Style Fried Chicken, Hainanese Chicken, and Satay with special dipping sauce.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_-gFMz8CW8HQmv_eUYLj6lJriVd3tRpudTDflTgY1iUWGn0fjo-zdGYoTj4h0dEBDfWJHIV6sV4YppBC0VNy8FxO5QyGKeNbhSo6fgsR2Yk_ktsGHTWbY8np8zkeuSYBnDiNsVvTVLQ8/s1600-h/IMG_0013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_-gFMz8CW8HQmv_eUYLj6lJriVd3tRpudTDflTgY1iUWGn0fjo-zdGYoTj4h0dEBDfWJHIV6sV4YppBC0VNy8FxO5QyGKeNbhSo6fgsR2Yk_ktsGHTWbY8np8zkeuSYBnDiNsVvTVLQ8/s400/IMG_0013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418175102680252210" border="0" /></a>Hannah is certainly enjoying desserts...<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwefgFZWY6FNNiz2KPJ1dW20x5mIv9tEI0yHOsAzw4zgNAt9kKUB519Luk2I2HSZ3OLzigdDLQZSuDZRJ6YkA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Click on this interesting video - so typical of Singaporeans but so much fun. For my stateside friends, 'Yum Seng' is basically a toast/loud exclamations made before an alcoholic drink is consumed. My last "Yum Seng" was in 2000 when our family attended Joe and Aivee Liow's wedding in Singapore....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimsEslV2s1fHNGT9I7Ghcw8rRQVZp5jV6AaUv5m9_IssU6zWnGsDZzgJOtO8TohdCxz25JEo5UOXk3IMO7hczOJYHnN_NnXW1UdV4SZwsNxsZEiA1PApaYVW-0Yrsyxc4Ycre7GawbexU/s1600-h/IMG_0022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimsEslV2s1fHNGT9I7Ghcw8rRQVZp5jV6AaUv5m9_IssU6zWnGsDZzgJOtO8TohdCxz25JEo5UOXk3IMO7hczOJYHnN_NnXW1UdV4SZwsNxsZEiA1PApaYVW-0Yrsyxc4Ycre7GawbexU/s400/IMG_0022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418175685023084882" border="0" /></a>On stage after all the big-wigs left - what an enjoyable and satisfying evening.<br /></div>The Teo Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486523533095936119noreply@blogger.com0