..of Nor and Iain.....

Nor and Iain

Their recently completed book-shelves - with still unopened boxes and crates of books left.

Cover page 'Fatimah's Kampung'

My sister and brother-in-law—eccentric, loving, jovial —call them what you like, but as soon as you know them , you know there’s never going to be anyone like them anywhere in this world - and I mean it in the nicest possible way !

If you listen to how they would' hit' each other— you’ll be laughing yourself sick ! There's a sign in their house which says, “Here lives a sweet old lady and a grumpy old man “. But the banters they give each other are all in good fun which is a reflection of their sense of humour.

Anyway let me list their interesting characteristics !

1. they have a full collection of P.Ramlee’s record collection.I believe they even donated a full set to an IPTA library.
2. They collect records by the hundreds, if not thousands of English and Malay songs. At this point I am inclined to believe that they may even have a better collection than RTM.
3. The antiques they have—step in their house–and you can smell the wood. I dare say it even smells like their house in UK. I love their house for that -- that distinct pleasant smell that you'll never get anywhere else !
   
4. They brought in books by the ‘thousands’ from UK.You can see a photo of a recently fitted book shelves and even then that was’nt enough
5. They love animals. When they moved to their home , a pregnant stray cat came to their house. Then they had 6 stray cats which they regularly take to the vet. In their garden they have the regular birds, squirrels , butterflies and the cats(oh, and even a civet -- on certain nights) .
   
6. Every evening, Iain, like a farmer would be steaming fish for the cats and he would be chased around by the cats all over the place in the garden. Indeed , they make quite a sight, and the cats make quite a music..
7. I enjoy talking with them about current world issues. They have strong views on certain issues and you can tell the conviction and faith that they have in them. To me , they are the simplest and most jovial couples i have ever known.
   
8. I hope they would not mind my divulging this. Recently Iain launched one of his books called ' Fatimah's Kampung' and my sister has been an active blogger ( anaksihamid.blogspot.com ) after being 'chased' by some of us.
   

I wish I have the flair for writing as there is so much more to write about these two extraordinary couple . Maybe I will in future again...

Well N and I --I don't know what made me pick this song---here's for the two of you !