Sianene - Grandfather

Let me tell you more about this picture of two guys standing in front of the brick duplex.

One is Stanford, one of the sponsored students waiting for school placement and the other is Gideon, on the right. Gideon is my absolutely favorite Zambian (this week!). He is a builder and is 58 years old—although he looks slightly older. His wife's name is Esther. These guys are trying to complete the Katungu duplex this week—or whenever humanly possible!

Gideon is very sharp and has the most pleasant personality. He told Richard to just call him "Sianene" meaning, grandfather. There is only five years difference between Richard and Gideon, but everyone else calls Gideon "Sianene". So, we will, too!

Every time Gideon catches on to what Richard says he says "ho-ho"—but not just a "ho-ho" and not at all like the ho-ho that Santa Claus says—it is with a really deep voice and the accent goes up on the "last ho"—I know it's hard to describe, but I've caught on to it and every once in a while Richard says to me—you are sounding like Gideon! I'm going to capture it on video as it is too classic!

Enjoy your day—I'm on to finances now!