Hello, people!
We were 3 +1 today: Christina,who doesn't like the summer in Japan as it makes her tired and lose her appetite, celebrated her grandson's birthday recently by giving his father (her son) a present and some pocket money to pass on to the birthday boy. When he later called her to say "thank you", she noticed that his voice had undergone voice change! Last time she had met him was in October of last year! 
With Lindsey we talked about her dog, and how she doesn't like taking him out for walks during the rainy season. Although he doesn't like it, Lindsey forces him into some doggy rainwear - according to the vet, that breed of dog shouldn't get wet. I find it very unnatural that there are dogs which shouldn't get wet, nature would never "design" its' beings so weakly, it MUST be a human creation. 
 Anyway, here is a picture of him ready to go walkies: 

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Heather explained how she made plum juice, "Umeshu" (Plum Liquor), and plum jam. When asking her what kind of colour the jam comes out to, she said something in the line of "dirty green"! 

All other topics I forgot! 

Today's "Interesting facts" can be studied here:





And the milk biscuits, which CANNOT be tasted here, so please eat with your eyes (very common in Japan!):




Thanks for being here today!

The "Master"