What a beaut of a weekend! no... we did not go to the overrated, overhyped and overpriced RWMF. Instead, we jetted over to Klang and celebrated Theodore Ravin Nathan's 1st Birthday. He was so goggle-eyed and awed by the many people who turned up (actually, i reckoned it was because of the A&W Bear mascot who made an appearance).

We got to KLIA at 9pm and got down to helping with the party. Arnold and Chery had most of it under control so we ended up babysitting Theo & David. What a blast it was to see the two lads playing together! I am so pleased with David for being big-hearted enough to let Theo have his way and 'telling him off' when Theo misbehaved. He really is turning into a granpa.

David ended up being the only kid not scared of the Bear and ipso facto ( i know, wrong usage), scared the guy in the bear suit! It was a blistering 31 degrees C in the shade on Saturday and David made Bear guy dance and jump and carry for nearly 45 minutes. At the end of the games and torture, he told us, "Budak tu buat aku takut la..." (That boy scares me). I love my son.

He slept on the way home to Kuching last night. A very happy boy.

We had a rather disturbing check-in at the airport last night. Only 4 domestic counters were open during one of the more busier times at KLIA. The lines were long and the counter staff were taking ages to check people in. The flight took off 20 minutes late (BUT inflight service was excellent, well done to Cabin Crew Boss Alexander of MH 2532 and team). Apparently, there's a SILENT work-to-rule/go slow protest happening with some parts of Malaysia Airlines over some staff appraisal cock-up. The newsies have reported that people in there aren't the happiest of campers around. That, compounded with the B777 damaged in Europe & the aerobridge collapsing and taking off the door of an Airbus A330, has indeed taken morale to an all time low.

Darren's been in Kuching for the weekend but small as this town is, i haven't had time to see him, let alone meet & bring him out for food. Must try today BUT classes starting at Unimas today... boo hoo hoo. Don't get me wrong; i enjoy teaching those classes but family is still family, right... especially Darren. Hmm... wonder how pissed tired he got yesterday...

Rachael: your posts have never bored me. amused? yes. bored? never. You're too fruity and loopy, cuz.

Ben: How the interview? OK kah?

Later, Boys & Girls.

For more on the family and stuff, read Linda's blog. It's verbose and full of hidden mickeys meanings.