Siblings And Driblings
17 October 2016 | Helena Base, Wamon River South of Sorong
Monday 17 October 2016
On the way through Toronto Friday we stopped to see Ed Tower, Jan's investment counselor, so that she could withdraw money for incidentals and to buy me that 88 inch Samsung TV without which life will be dull and meaningless. When Jan is reminded of this she suggests I harden up. Pointing out that she is a "nice" Canadian has so far proven ineffective.
Many years ago when she was just a sprite, Ed enlightened her about the joys of saving and the miracle of compound interest. He has done well by her since then becoming a great friend. A likeable fellow and, despite being in the financial industry, with a great sense of humor, he has a mischievous smile and always looks like we've caught him doing something naughty. Not completely sure we haven't.
That night we stayed with Jeff & Debbie (Jan's #2 sister) who ride motorcycles across countries all over the world and think we live an interesting life. Funny how one often thinks other people's lives are more fascinating than one's own. Not that it matters, but they have a TV that is more than 3 times as big as the one on our boat. Jan was unimpressed.
Now with Ted & Teri (#1 sister) who dote on their nearly all brand new grand children produced by their 3 girls. We met the ankle-biters for the first time today and of course as everyone with half a brain and anything over 20/400 eyesight agrees they are the 4 most uniquely attractive babies since the dawn of time. With the exception of her of course, Jan's family is shockingly functional and it was great fun seeing them again after 3 1/2 years.. yes, even the babies.
Jack