Friends at the Next Table
“Hey Gene, come join us!” Well, I was a little embarrassed. Here I had been taking pictures in this area of the Royal Lagoon Hotel for about an hour, and I hadn’t even noticed my friends, the Millers. But as I finally headed for a seat, lo and behold, there they were right at the next table!!
But before I could apologize, Suzanne had jumped up and was saying: “You remember Suzanne and Mildred don’t ya? Debra is home sick tonight.” Well, knock me down with a sledgehammer! This wasn’t just any friends they were introducing. No this was Suzanne, Mildred, and Debra from the same college as my ex-wife. Yes, here we were all in China together. It’s only been… let’s just say “a few years back.”
And here we were, halfway around the globe from Raleigh running into each other in China. The most amazing thing about this encounter is that this is not uncommon. I can’t get over how many times I run into or have a connection with someone I see here. You then realize just how small a world this really is!
It was great to see the girls together. We got together another night when Debra was feeling better. It wasn’t entirely unexpected to see Debra here. Suzanne Miller’s husband is in the furniture industry, and was at NC State with me. One night at a local furniture session of sorts, we traced our common heritage, and the fact that Suzanne had been at Peace with my ex during the same period. And her good friend, Debra, had been my ex’s college roommate, and had now moved to Korea. But Korea is not like a drive from Rulfton to Frog Level. It’s some distance away.
But here all these friends had decided to congregate together in China! Now that’s an adventure. And they were having a great time! I told them the Chamber of Commerce wanted them to stay and keep spending money. They were good for the economy. And had a great time too!! See folks, China is a good tourist location! Great to see ya ladies!
posted by A Bryson (formerly) in China @ 7:59 AM
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