Thursday, January 13, 2011

The Wisdom of Edibe Kurkcu



Among the wise elders of the camp is one Edibe, aged 7. One might compare her in wisdom to Nasruddin Hoca. Here is a sample of her humour:

SHE: Knock knock.

ME: Who’s there?

SHE: Knock knock.

ME: Who’s there?

SHE: Knock knock.

ME: Oh for goodness sakes!!


An exchange of text messages ...


Some camp organiser addressed me as “Uncle Irfan”. Disgraceful! I felt impelled to text this fact to 2 friends (Shaf & Taz) who are old campsters. Here's Taz's responses.

Hey Mama, I’m sure there’s a fatwa against that (or in support – can’t remember) :)
I don't know what's worse - uncle or mama!! As for Shaf ...

Bro that is borderline defamatory!! Blady Muslin youthh as Uncle Kazim used to say.

Who is Shaf? Who is Uncle Kazim? Here's a shameless plug - buy a copy of the book and find out!! Only $15 for YMA camp participants. Normally $27.95 in the shops.



What more can I say? Here is an irrelevant illustration.