Arrival of “Instruments” (Of Mass Destruction??)

Today was a very exciting day for those of us who work in the little office overlooking the graveyard. No there is still no sign of Tran Hung Dao (who strangely has our ears!!) but rather the arrival of instruments to allow us to carry out our work. For most people this shouldn't signify a special celebration but for us it was a wonderful surprise.

We knew that the day was special when our Sister from Lai Chau Province visited our office on her specially converted helicopter. It took her days to come into office and so she has decided to relocate to Bangkok where she says it will be easier to get to our office on a daily basis, weather permitting of course.

Well our instruments were greeted with a great sense of jubilation – KNL was pleased because they were clearly made in her homeland, North Korea. However, much to our surprise the Hamster was less than impressed with the quality of our “instruments”, which divided opinion within the office evenly between himself and everybody else. Phoenix lady was most displeased as, like the Thapster, she had an ingenious money making scheme which was based on purchase of better quality machines from Kazakhstan. There remains a sense of unease which I am sure the mosquito will resolve with his charm and wit. The story continues.......