They were discussing birthday plans for Yinhong, and were afraid she would pass by and realise who her sister was talking to online. Yinhong was unaware the 2 even knew each other, and the 2 wanted to keep things that way. Thus Justin changed his username to Bamboo, after his stuffed toy that was sitting on his table, to hide his identity.
That little conversation soon grew into an elaborate plan involving representatives from Yinhong's soccer team, her JC class, her church friends, her secondary school and her family. Coordination was done online, all under the code-name Operation Bamboo.
Operation Bamboo was a huge success.
But little known to anyone at that time, the stuffed toy that had inspired the surprise party was beginning to go places on its own.
Bamboo joined a church camp.
Where the panda trained to ride on horses.
And actually did ride on them.
Though Bamboo enjoyed the back seat more.
Even if it was illegal.
It made a few new friends.
And went to even more new places.
Bamboo was inquisitive, and loved to explore, to learn, and to watch.
Today was an important day for Bamboo.
Bamboo had been going places, and I knew it was time to let the panda go. So I handed him over to my sister tonight, tearfully, as she headed off to Africa for the next 10 months.
Goodbye Bamboo.
Please take good care of Marianne.
touching post.=( the photos are adorable.
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