(Almost) Having a blast in Pakistan
Hello from Pakistan, where my family came in the wake of my father's passing last week. My brother and I were en route to the Marriot hotel Saturday night, to have dinner at their famed Dynasty Chinese restaurant, when I diverted us due to my feeling it was overpriced.
At a cheaper Chinese restaurant a few miles away, the Marriot bomb blast rattled the windows and forced us to rush back home. The bottom line is that the Dynasty restaurant was immediately in front of where the explosives-wielding truck detonated. We'd have had no chance. We were saved by my cheapskatedness.
When I return in a few days, I'll offer some personal thoughts on what many political observers call "he most dangerous place on earth."
Your frugality literally saved your life...maybe you can add a personal finance blog to your repertoire? Kidding aside, we're so releived you're still around, hope to see you soon!
Hi Rob, I actually thought about you when I heard about that bombing - I remembered your saying the Chinese restaurant was the place to go, and was thinking that it might be at the Mariott... well, now I know. I'm really grateful that you and your brother are safe.
Was thinking about you today because Tim C. is coming down to L.A. for a TeachOverseas banquet on Oct 18. Since you've been a speaker at our training, thought it would be a good place to reconnect (regardless of your current theology :). Kelli F. is also attending. Would love to see you - send me an email and I'll get you details if you're interested.
Sabrina