Tropical Depression BOPHA

Well, typhoon signal number 1 is hoisted again. This time, I made it home before the seas got rough. But, just now at midnight, the rains, wind, and thunder & lightning have started up "big time". It isn't expected to be as big as the one last week, but, quite frankly, I'm glad it's here to blow out all the horrible pollution that came in since the last one. It was so bad today, that I couldn't even see the airport from the ferry; and we pass within a MILE of it!

In another note, the girls' first full day of school is tomorrow, er, today. (Thursday) They are terribly excited about it.

Krispy Kreme

Well, here I sit in Shenzhen while Hong Kongers are busy eating Krispy Kremes. My wife sent an SMS to tell me that my family went there this morning, too! I really am happy for them, but I would have sure like to have gone on opening day, too.

Oh well, it will be there when I get back.

Another Storm's A Brewin'

Tropical Storm BOPHA is brewing in the NW Pacific and looks like it might just give us fits here in about 4 days. There are currently 3 active tropical storm systems in the NW Pacific and the Tropical Storm Risk guys have forcasted the 2006 typhoon season to be busier than average.

Birthday Song - The Video

This is a rather large file, so you may have to wait a while for it to play correctly if you use a dialup connection.

Sally's birthday

Wow! We have had a great time celebrating Sally's birthday today. The kids made her open her gifts EARLY this morning, then we set out for dim sum for a late brunch. Afterwards, we went shopping on Grandville Road, then took the tram up to the Peak for a beautiful sight. We took a double-decker back down the mountain, then the MTR (subway) to Ruby Tuesdays for supper. We are totally exhausted, but we had time for ice cream and cake after we got home.

Happy Birthday, Sally!

Sally in Tulsa, Dec 2002

Today is my lovely wife's birthday. (I'll let HER tell you how old she is!) She is the love of my life, a terrific mother to our children, and my help-mate.

Sally, Happy Birthday! I love you!

Prapiroon downgraded

Typhoon Prapiroon has been downgraded to a signal 1 in Hong Kong. Most of it has passed on by, but we could still experience a wind and rain band that swings back through for another swipe.

BoyneBlog Anniversary

The BoyneBlog is 2 years old today.

Thanks to all who indulge me by dropping by to read it.

Strong Winds - Driving Rain

Well, we are certainly feeling the effects of typhoon Prapiroon. The gale force winds make it difficult to use an umbrella and the vertical driving rain makes an umbrella impractical. They say the worst part of it is over, but we should still have wind and rain for the next couple of days.

Loss of a friend

We got word today that one of our friends in the Ivory Coast has died. Pascal was a faithful employee of the Abidjan International Guesthouse for many, many years. He was a friend to all visitors and loyally served the needs of everyone there without complaint or hesitation. He loved our children and would have done anything we ever asked. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.

He leaves a wife and 3 children with one on the way. He died in his sleep quite unexpectedly. He was about 42 years old.

Typhoon Signal 3 Hoisted in HK

Yep, Typhoon Prapiroon was about 210 miles from HK at 10 local time. Take a look at its forcasted track HERE.

Language School

Well, it's official, as of tomorrow that is. I am back in language school (again)! This time, I'll be studying Mandarin. I think it will be a great time. I have something a little "special" lined up for it. I'll be traveling each week to Shekou for two days of study.

I must admit, I am a little conflicted at the moment, because Krispy Kreme opens next week in HK and I'll have to be in China! Yikes.

Pam Goodell - 40 years old today!

My little sister, Pam, turned 40 years old today! How in the world can I have a little sister that is 40 years old?

I have put together a little photo anthology of my baby sis.

I love you lots!

Pam was image conscious at an early age

Pam had "School Spirit" early on