One Sunday after lunch and some afternoon 'fun' at robins house. We sat chatting, having a glass of wine, calming down from our recent vigorous activi...y.Robin was telling us about a friend of his who'd recently moved to a nearby village, his name was doug, a widower, in his 70's. A really nice guy, very quiet and reserved but once you got to know him he's 'quite a character', friendly,, considerate, a true gentleman. Explained robin.They'd known each other years ago but had lost contact until. " Nonsense, a beautiful woman should not be afraid to reveal her beauty." You embarrass me," she said casting her eyes to the wine glass in front of her, unable to meet her father's gaze."But a woman needs to be reminded of how attractive she is. Am I not right, Count?" I couldn't agree more," said Ragonian lifting his glass. "To a beautiful woman among beautiful women," he said smiling."And to another beautiful woman as well," added Andre lifting his glass to his mother who smiled then rose. " I do. The band went on walkabout to Lake Hondraman for the fish, but when they got there, there were too many white folks, so they went east. They're off the Mitchell Highway. It'll take us about three hours. If we leave here by eight, that should work." Okay. I'll let the band know. I'll wash and go to bed soon." Shirt, shorts and boots," said Weena. "There might be snakes or scorpions." Okay."I got up early and had coffee with Dad. Then I woke Patrick and got him busy in the bathroom. I. " I grudgingly reply."Well then, run down to the basement and prepare yourself." she sayswaving me away."I'll be down in a while to mark your birthday appropriately. Oh, andpour me a glass of Merlot and set it on the table in the basement; it isa day of celebration isn't it?"Women, have you ever wondered what to get your man for his birthday?Do you hate spending hundreds of dollars on a gift he probably won'teven appreciate?My wife doesn't have that problem. Every year she gives me what I.