Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 04:46:00 -0500 From: Rqymond McDowell Subject: INT: EmJays: SPT: Rqy Sits This One Out Xiao dropped down from the overhead lights and slipped behind the bar where Rqy was hiding. "Hey, Dad. How's it goin' back here. I thought you was still in Tibet." "Naw, I got back just in time to find out the EmJays were going to be held. But I don't have much time to make my pitch. I'm headed for Shanghai this Monday, and I have to get ready to go." "I hear you're gettin' married again too." "Yep. Looks like the BBGP is finally gonna get me hog-tied, corralled and branded. There's still a few hurdles to overcome, but it looks like just a matter of time now. I'm even gonna try to get Omar to be a combination best man and brides maid for the western version of the ceremony. I think he can pull it off." "No doubt. So, you're gonna stay in Hong Kong after the handover?" "That's the plan. We'll have to wait and see what happens." "What you gonna do when your new bride finds out you're married to that lady wrestler out there?" "Who's gonna tell?" "Oh. I see." "Anyway, it's great to see everybody doin' their thing again. Whipping themselves into a frenzy and singing each other's praises. That's what this community is all about, right? Mutual support and encouragement." "Ummm....Dad....are you sure we're on the same list?" "What?" "Never mind. Come on, let's join the party." "Might as well. If that Australian native decides she wants to find me, hiding behind the bar certainly won't stop her. Let's do it, Xiao." So the bald father/son team straightened their ties and checked their cumberbuns, stood up and took their places at the bar. The party had just swung into full gear. They both hit the dance floor and started to boogey. Raymond.McDowell@Bakernet.com http://www.hk.super.net/~kenjoe/rays/xplr/xplr.htm