Christmas Feelings

My first Christmas away from family and friends. It will be quite different. Chantalle and Rick arrive December 23rd, that is our most exciting event coming. We will spend a few days in KL and then we head to Cambodia and Thailand. I miss my children and my family. Merry Christmas to all! 

Hamburger Eating Contest

I participated in a hamburger eating contest. The winner ate 9, I ate 3, very slowly, and I chewed them up real tiny. It was fun, we all won a prize.

Snow in Malaysia..Really!

We had a bit of a snowfall here the other day. Wow!...I know... We were all shocked too. But, it was all melted by sundown  as you can see in the next picture.

Snakes and Captain Ahab!

A bit of smooching right after I tackled a huge shark. We were having a nice romantic swim when this big, long beast of a shark tried to nibble on Amy's neck. I tore off his fins and send him scampering like a wounded slug. She was kissing me to thank me, I think she said something like "You're my hero".

At the Carnival of Colors I dealt with a life long fear...SNAKES! I wrapped this disgusting, slithering, mouse eating snake around my neck and then I stood there for photos. Can you believe it?

My Twin & a Dragon

I couldn't believe it either, then I looked again...It's my twin. I almost fell over, it was like looking in a mirror. He even has those sorry eyes. His name is Michka, from the tribe of HairyAsses!  We spent the rest of the day bonding together, and picking wee little bugs from each other's hair, and then we ate those little critters. How dare they nest on us?

One of my best shots with our digital camera. A Dragonfly, up close and personal, nibbling on the bud of an upcoming flower. It was awesome taking the shot because this Dragonfly kept leaving and returning. So I focused my camera on the bud and waited until Mr. DG returned and voila! Nice shot eh? Come on! It is so...you're just jealous.

Twin Beauties!

Remember these two towers from the movie Entrapment with Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Laser beams, smooth moves and art theft. Yeah...that's the one. It was filmed right here in Malaysia. Although, the Malaysian's are not happy with that production because Hollywood made it look like there were shantytowns near the towers in KL. Apparently, there are no shantytowns that close to the towers. I will investigate and get back to you on that! In the mean time, enjoy these twin beauties!

Nice Smiles eh?

A visit to KL. Smiling under a cool tree on a hot day.

My Book

I began writing a book quite some years ago. The content of the book encourages people to break from capitalism and pursue their passions. The book takes a close look at the impact of capitalism on individual ambitions. I'm putting the finishing touches on it and will have it published soon.

Canon Rebel Amateur

My friend Jim let me use his Canon Rebel for a few hours at the zoo. I had an awesome time scanning people and animals, looking for some unique shots. I had to be very patient but

I think I caught a few. Have a look!

Memories!

Palm Pilot

My palm pilot is so "handy", I never forget a thing anymore!

Laugh it Up!

Brian & Kim tied the knot, Amy & I celebrated with them!

My Five

There are days when I could head straight back to Wasaga Beach, just to get a good hug from my five. I'm really hoping to see them all before June 2010, that's just too far away. Sometimes, even in the missing bonding happens.

Mardi Gras & the Carnival of Colors

Amy got all colored up for our Annual Taylor's Staff Event. The theme was Carnival of Colors. Amy looked awesome with those beautiful blue eyes and that heart-warming smile she wears. Up for grabs, for best costume, were five prizes: RM1000.00, RM 800.00, RM 600.00, RM 300.00 and RM 100.00. Amy wanted a big piece of that CASH action!

We got on the staff bus and headed to the event!

Amy placed in the money, the five best costumes were selected to go up on stage and compete for cold hard cash! Amy was one of them!

After much noise from the crowd, it was established that Amy and her Mardi Gras costume won 2nd place for RM800.00. Not bad at all! She did an amazing dance as well with those smooth moves of hers.

Now that's gonna pay for a few trips! Way to go Amy...YOU ROCK! as always. What a smile eh?

Another great shot! Look in the background. Amy made the big screen. A star is born! YES...

Lets play rough for a bit. Bring it!

Amy and her new friends, Slim and Sky Head

Pick Meeeeeeeeeeeee...

Back scratch fever!

A camel giving himself a body scratch or a massage...Who knows, but he was working that tree quite hard.

Zoo Action !

This trainer used a whistle to command the eagle to fly from one end of the open area to another and land on the arm of another trainer. The wing span is amazing.

Zoo Negara Malaysia

Amy the brave. Yes, that's a Python, a huge Python, wrapped around her body.  This snake weighs 50 kilos. It began wrapping itself around Amy's neck. At one point, she withered as it slithered at her face.  She enjoyed the experience and none of the other teachers took on the Python. Goooooo Aimers!

Slithering Slimey Slug!

I was gonna let that swamp beast wrap himself around my body but my pants were warm and wet...So, I let Amy have the spot light.

We chaperoned our students to the Zoo Negara near K.L. They rose early this morning, 6:30 am, to head to the Zoo. They all volunteered 8 hours of work at the Zoo to fulfill their required community hours for grade 12. Some shovelled elephant dung while others did all sorts of odd jobs throughout the blistering heated day.

Us teachers who accompanied these dedicated students, spent the day wandering around the zoo. We got some cool shots of some cool animals. After this picture, I wrestled that beast to the ground and stole his lunch. I showed him who's boss!

Chanty & Rick R coming!

We are ecstatic! Chanty & Rick, our first Canadian guests arrive December 23rd and will be here with us for Christmas and New Year’s. We plan on showing them "life" Malaysia style with a few trips to other countries close by such as Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Hakuna Matata… Wait ! Hakuna Matata means “no worries”. Well then…we will enjoy a month of no worries while they're here. The picture below is their recovery nest from our daily events. 

It's a Date

I finally asked that cute English teacher out on a date. She showed up all pretty, cute, and smiley. I bit my knuckle silently when she wasn't looking. Wow! what a babe!

We're going to the Zoo tomorrow. I'm hoping to hook up with some old friends and monkey around like in the old days.

Christmas Presents

We just packaged our Christmas presents for friends and family in Canada. We shipped them the other day. It takes a couple of months but they should arrive in good shape because they really pack the shipping vehicles well here. So Merry early Christmas to all!