Ode to Jacky!

ODE TO JACKY

by Laine Marshall

5th october 2007

Oh, what a holiday we have had in China -we've had such a good time

Especially with you, Jacky, as our guide - everything was just fine.

Such a small group of us - you thought you would have an easy job

But, unfortunately, you got the short straw - the rebellious, naughty mob!

From Scotland there was Catherine & Ken and Ann & Ronnie

Scots are renown for their kindness, whiskey and control of money!

Brian & Mary represented us with their ball-room dancing - they were ace.......

And John, with his quiet, subtle humour coupled with Carol, the lens in front of the face!

Sandy & Brian helped us all out with snippets of information we missed from the guide

And on Pat & Jim, Bill & Jane, for the beer drinking, fun and laughter we relied.

It is without doubt that we have seen many wondrous sights

And learned much about your way of life,

But one question remains unanswered about you

In the future will you take a wife?

I'm sure you will - with your good looks, wit, charm and prowess

With an invitation we could all return to wish you 'double happiness'!

The memories we will all take home about China and its culture

Will remain for a long time

But one particular memory will be of you when we hear the song

'You are my sunshine'.

So it is our thanks to you - remember us when you take the next group to the bar

From Pete & Laine and the rest of the naughty group -

Thanks, goodbye and......ding, ding, ding, ding hao!!!!!