Mum's Annual Reunion

Once a year, Craig and Graham's Mum has a reunion with her former university classmates. Last year there was an overnight stay at a place over on the east side of Taiwan and the year before there was a day trip to a place with lots of animals. Prior to this year's event, a new capsule was needed for Graham. The one Craig used when he was tiny had been passed on to needy parents.

Precise instructions on how to get to the place had been recieved by email. The email also said that the place had a large grassy area where children could run around.

After arriving at the place Craig settled down under careful watch from his Mum. Craig's stomach had been a bit upset during the drive but he recovered quickly and ate lunch in air-conditioned comfort.

After lunch, there was some fun and games chasing bubbles made from soapy water out in the hot, hot sun.

Craig was usually one step behind the girls because they were all bigger than him but he had a good time.

But, as usual, as soon as Craig's Dad turned on the video camera Craig started to lose interest.


Craig also kicked a ball around with his Dad for a while but it was very hot out in the sun. After the group had been unceremoniously kicked out of the air-conditioned restaurant they had taken up residence in an area with outdoor seating. Fortunately, one of the other dads had brought other games to play with. Craig never got the puzzle done but the daughter of the man that brought it had memorised where the pieces went and could do it in about 10 seconds.


Graham had trouble getting to sleep because of the heat.

And, then an afternoon thunderstorm arrived. It cooled things down but because of the rain everyone decided to go home early. Hopefully there'll be more fun next year.