The Spauldings, yes they are the couple on the left. The whole world already knows the couple on the right! They are always in ALL the photos. ;-)
This little story was inspired by a DESPEDIDA (good-bye ) for a very special couple from Australia. The Spauldings, Rodney and Karen have over the years served in various fields of full time service. Special pioneers, bethel, regular pioneers, and most recently here in Cuenca "where the need is greater". They are wonderful people and over the last few years we have had the opportunity to hear of their adventures over the years in various activities. Now I know they would say that they are nothing special. They definitely are "special" folks. Very down to earth and fun, with tons of experience in the Truth. They once served in a place that gets as hot as 50 degrees celsius... that's about 130 fahrenheit! ..... No matter how you slice it that's HOTTTTTTTTTTT ! How does one get some relief when you live in a small trailer, ("The Tin Can") with no air conditioning? They told us they would go to the local grocery store and go through the freezer section "looking " for chickens "to buy" never finding the right one, but always searching. (If we could only find it) Can you imagine the reaction of the people working at the strore, seeing these two rummaging through the freezer and always coming up empty handed? I laugh every time I think of that story.... they left us with so many ... we are going to miss them dearly. We weren't together all the time mind you, but when we were, things were memorable.
DRY SUNDAY
Soooooo, we go to the Eucalyptus Cafe (a local, foreigners hangout) on the evening of Sunday, for one of many good bye get togethers for the Spauldings.... It's about 6 PM, and the first order of business is to order drinks. A nice red, margarita, mojito or something like that. Well the waiter reminds us that's it dry Sunday .... and after 5 they "can't serve" alcohol...... then he proceeds to tell us "in normal" drink glasses. So here is the work around. See the video .... this was too much.
Great Video Bill! Creative thinking is not always that common in Ecuador, but sometimes the come up with a great idea. Thanks for the nice comments mate... 'special'? Hmmm isn't that what happens to a product when it's near its use-by date? They put it on 'special'! But really, you and Carol have really been a wonderful encouragement to us. Love your great sense of humour and Karen still owes you a pizza and Pav! Better get ready to visit Italy! Thanks to you two and the GC our Spanish has improved and I even managed to conduct an entire commercial transaction to by a Cell Phone Chip (SIM) in Spanish! Love Spain! Talk soon!
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