We were led into a room, which must have been quite large, as there were many voices. I was pulled away from my wife, and placed on what felt like a p...dded saw bench. My wrists and ankles were tied to it, then my blindfold was removed. The lights in the room momentarily blinded me, but as my eyes adjusted to the light, I could see I was right. It was indeed a very large room, filled with about 20 men and women.My wife was in the centre of the room, in what appeared to be a large purpose built. And no, I’m not testing you,” she said with a chuckle, “I know how you think. I really mean it, I want you to go to the party and have a good time.” Charlie smiled cautiously. She sure sounded sincere. Well he’ll know for sure when he starts getting dressed. “Honey if you sure but I don’t feel right going to a party without you.” Margaret closed her eyes and with a slight smile, motioned for him to get going. Charlie first put on the black slacks and shirt he bought at the store. They weren’t. Knowing you support us is a big help, though. Thanks, guys!"With promises to talk to Ben and Leah during the day, they were off to swim, explore, and just play, on the boat, the shore, and the river.I didn't feel like swimming and felt too lazy to walk on the island. So I climbed to the fly bridge, pushed the helm chair back, put my feet up and engaged in some constructive loafing. The river, the shore, the island—all were lovely in the summer morning light. A freighter was headed upstream for. With my hands I raised them. These are my girls.” A few times when I looked at the painting I heard her say something different. Sometimes Mum seemed to be glaring out into the room and saying, “Don’t mess with me. Don’t mess with my girls!” Did I mention sometimes Mum can be scary? We never posed for the painting of course, Mum painted it from out of her head. It’s a really good painting.I ran my fingers along the wooden frame, letting them explore the texture of the wood. Then when I was.