Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Captain Elliott

Every summer, Donna and I visit her family in Canada. While Donna is doing gin and tonics at the summer cottage with her mom and sisters, I go sailing on Lake Ontario with the boys.
Here is my picture from last year.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Elliott's "Tea Party"











Sunday night July 13 4:00 PM Elliott & Donna's bungalow on the hill: There was a gathering (reunion of sorts) of S.F. District retired and current members. Those present are shown in the picture to the right. Two kinds of "tea" were served, and elegant red and an adorable white. "Tea" cakes (hors d' oeuvre) of delectable varieties were served. We had a great time passing around rare old photos of bygone days with memories reflected as they were passed. Many 'remember when's' were discussed as well as updates on current livess and activities. Lou reflecting on travels and experiences abroad, Wanda up dating us on current life and kids, Bruce introduced Julie to us, quite happy and together I might add. In case you are wondering that's Bruce without the beard. Who would have recognized him otherwise? Then there was Barry to bring us up to date on current B.I. happenings (sad), Linda Ng all the way from Virginia, paid a surprise visit with her two delightful children, and Olga Kelly, Attorney at Law, was there bringing us up to date on her life since B.I.

All in all it was a wonderful time enjoyed by all present, we missed those who couldn't make it and hope to see you next time. Far away out of towners always give us an excuse to meet.

Hope to see you all again soon. Larry

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Hi Elliott,

Thanks for sending the picture of the Reunion. It is nice seeing many member of the team.
You, Donna, Lou, Wanda, Linda and Bev look very much like I remember from years gone by
Roopa and I wish we were there.
I am hoping that we will be able to be ‘in the picture” before long.
As mentioned earlier, we are slowly recovering from the Jet lag, after our trip to India.
We have acquired some property (apartments) in Mumbai and Kochi (in Kerala). As they say, timing is everything…..We invested a couple of years ago, which happened to be a good time to invest in these cities.
Both investments have appreciated considerably. Such appreciation cannot be found in most places in the US, as you know.
Life will return to normal once Hemant returns to school. He will be getting into High School (9th Grade)
Roopa will be spending most of her time attending to the various items in Hemant’s education and extra-curricular activities.
My schedule requires a lot of travel to Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and most cities in Northern California.

I hope all’s well with Donna and you, and your very talented and accomplished children.

Looking forward to see you before long.

I will contact you when Roopa, Hemant and I visit the lovely city of San Francisco, when it will be our pleasure and privilege to treat you and Donna to dinner, at one of the many excellent restaurants in the city.

Best regards,

Philip

Hello Philip:

We had a wonderful gathering and hope to get together at least once a year, or whenever there is reason to do so. Linda Ng, flew out all the way from Virginia with her two kids and it was great seeing her. Beautiful well behaved children!. Wanda Chin came and announced that her son Ryan just got a ful ride scholoarship for the UCLA law school!. Bruce shaved off his beard and looked much younger and is very happy with his new mate, Julie. Also Olga came and presented her new business cards for her law practice.; We all toasted you and Roopa and our other absent colleagues. Shirley Ng, could not make it but was recently liberated from BI. Other news, too much to report, read it on the BLOG!

Regards,
Elliott