Tracy and I went out for dinner with Ed and Viv tonight. Mark and Catherine stayed at Catherine's daycare while we were away. Dinner was at the Grand West Casino near Cape Town. We chose it because it was halfway between them and us. No gambling, just a good time spent with friends and without children.
Well, we did make one little wager. Tracy and I placed a 15-year bet against Ed for South Africa's future. If, in 15 years, South Africa resembles Zimbabwe, as Ed claims it will, he wins. But, if South Africa improves or is not much worse off than today, we win. Ed wanted to put $1000 on it, but we made it friendly bet instead.
Although we didn't need it, we now have an important reason to meet them for dinner in November 2024.
--Matt