Barb told me a while ago that I really should share some of my posts from the Beech Tree Blog here on Sundry Seven for the sake of family history. I don't know if I want both sides to know I am a complete lunatic but I promised Korea stories and of all my vast experiences this is the one that I chose to write for Beech Tree and I'm too tired to type another, less embarrassing one, for everyone else. I did share the story with Adina already, and I think I've mentioned my qualms about over sharing before but here it goes...

G'day Bidet

Well, as promised here is the bidet story. One day we went into Seoul and decided to eat lunch at Outback- hence the title. At the end of the meal I go use the restroom. On the stall door it gives detailed instructions for using the bidet feature on the toilet. I think "No, too risky. I am Brooke and with my luck..." It does state quite clearly that in order for the spray to turn off you need to push the stop button. So when I go to flush the toilet I don't see any flusher or sensor. On the side of the toilet are all these buttons for extra features, they are all in Korean. I think one even flosses your teeth for you. But...no obvious flush button. So I think I'll just delute the water a bit with a sprinkle from the bidet so it looks flushed (you put paper of all types in a garbage can next to the toilet- wierd) So I push the bidet button and I watch in horror as this nozzle immediately lifts and starts spraying the entire stall, including me. I was picturing this light sprinkle like I saw with the bidets in England, but no, this could have watered your lawn. I'm cowering in the corner of the stall and finally angle myself around most of the shower to push the stop button. Luckily I was not too grossed out because I saw that the nozzle was a seperate part from the toilet but the front of my shirt was totally wet, and yes, some of my hair as well. So I go wash my hands and then to dry myself I have to squat over these U shaped hand dryers they have over there, you put your hands down into the dryer. Of course I'm holding the front of my shirt down in instead. But I must say the whole time this is happening I am laughing hysterically to myself and thinking what a story this will be for the blog. So just as I'm leaving a girl from the table next to us comes in, so I rush out the door, down the stairs, and tell Mike we need to leave right away. I can't even imagine what she must have thought walking into a dripping wet stall. Maybe that it was condensation, or maybe a tropical storm, but most likely that the girl before her was a freaking idiot. So that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. Oh yeah, we saw a palace and quite a bit of Seoul as well.

Well Jane did a fantastic job in her tournament today. They are talking about doing indoor soccer this winter and while I'm ready for a break I think it would be great fun. We haven't seen Harry Potter yet. We are going for FHE Monday night, so please don't give anything away. I'm so excited. Well, we're going to watch a movie and go to bed. I'm exhausted.
I love you all. Blog out. Love, Brooke