Welcome back Rafter!

Yes, he is back. My best friend who has been assigned for temporary duty to Majuro for three weeks is now back here in Manila. I received a text message from him last Saturday evening upon arriving here.

Dude, how much did you saved from your per diem allowance? Looks like your wallet is full of US dollars and you can very well afford a Jaeger LeCoultre watch that you have long been planning to buy.

You see, he went to Majuro for temporary duty. Majuro is the capital city of the Marshall Island and he had nothing to do there except go snorkeling or scuba diving as there is no malls anywhere in the island. He was not able to do some shopping (which is the thing that he really loves to do) when he was there, so I bet, he really saved big time from his allowance.

And of course he will not let our good friend Timmy steal the lime light of his coming as he also has good news for us because he got promoted too. So dude, when will you treat us out? We missed you badly and we can’t wait for your birthday/welcome/promotion treat for the whole gang.