re. new addition to the family, nac

[Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)]

Alan,

Congratulations.  Our daughter is 2 now.  Despite all of the difficulties of
raising a newborn, nothing can outweigh the joy of new life.

[at 3.58 this morning my girlfriend brought a little girl, loen (our =
interpretation of a thai name, loan, meaning little flower) into the =
world, weighing 7lb 11oz (3.5 kg).
Watching and helping with the birth is something i didnt want to do, but =
to anyone who has this opportunity, id say do it.  You'll never have =
such an experience as seeing a new life being born out of all the toil =
and pain,  i also dont feel youd get the same bond.
safe to say ive been grinning from ear to ear.
I wonder what car she'll be driving in 17 years time???]  

My wifes '85 4kq will eventually be restored fully - a tribute to the
excellent quality of these cars.  I bet my daughter gets far more nice
comments on the 30+ year old car with 400+kmi than the guy/gal who gets the
brand new [insert mark of common cheap car].

Ben