tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066416.post3923760054096047066..comments2023-07-04T22:09:51.208+08:00Comments on Tropic Temper: The poignancy of goodbyeGlenda Larkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10113271268122909969noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066416.post-33127957562076727012013-03-24T11:14:33.561+08:002013-03-24T11:14:33.561+08:00Actually, the fiance was nearby, and when he was s...Actually, the fiance was nearby, and when he was safely engaged, one of his family told him to come over for lunch, which he did! Modernity tweaks the customary these days.<br /><br />Look forward to seeing you at Conflux, Helen!Glenda Larkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113271268122909969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066416.post-77981228067650456352013-03-24T08:48:18.133+08:002013-03-24T08:48:18.133+08:00It must be hard to leave your extended family afte...It must be hard to leave your extended family after so long. At least Malaysia isn't too far away so family visits will happen. BTW I'm booked for Conflux so I hope to catch up with you there.Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066416.post-45616978123339956042013-03-24T04:59:57.356+08:002013-03-24T04:59:57.356+08:00What a fascinating ceremony. Satima is right, hope...What a fascinating ceremony. Satima is right, hope someone informs the bridegroom. Isn't amazing how traditions differ so widely. Beautiful looking gifts too. <br /><br />I too hope you can get back for such ceremonies. How long is Noramly's contract?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22066416.post-10087697557096377942013-03-23T22:16:45.373+08:002013-03-23T22:16:45.373+08:00Fascinating! Fancy the engaged man not being there...Fascinating! Fancy the engaged man not being there. I hope someone told him afterwards. ( As in, 'Oh, by the way, did you know you were engaged?')<br /><br />I hope you can get back to your 'second home' for such ceremonies once you're back in Oz, Glenda. Looking forward to having you here!Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.com