Looks like Tom has fixed the unfixable. As many as you know, Tom hates hates hates wordpress. When the boogs return we will discuss alternatives with him; for now it looks like he has the blog and comments working

These melons are quite expensive. The empty slot is about $200. I had several in my business traveling days, but that’s another story. just left this picture out from yesterday and I like it so much I included it for today.

Today is Michelle’s birthday so a plan is being put together. George is very very very badly jetlagged so not clear how this will work out. For those who are interested, keep reading , and the story will be revealed

Among other things, this has a gigantic stationary store. Good for about an hour of looking around at these pencils and pens, quite a few of which were acquired. QB and George have always bonded over stationary. Singapore, Japan, and elsewhere.

We generally find these in Takashimaya

Wandered Shinjuku area: lots of stores, lots of places to see lots of things to poke your nose and kinokonaya, department stores, etc.

Michelle’s birthday party postponed until second night of the cruise. Group could not get it together; group did not have enough energy. Boogs reverted to picnic in Tokyo

In the morning we do a brief tour, and then off to the cruise ship.