by giblet » Tue Dec 02, 2014 4:23 pm
I'm sorry to hear it. I visited Espresso Kampuchea for a coffee a years ago and ended up staying for hours, just listening to Gordon's stories. He was an interesting character and had great banter. To a new expat like me, he represented all that was good (and bad) about the old guard expats. I always made a point to stop in whenever I was in town to hear more of his colorful yarns. He's been ill for quite a while, so I hope he has now found some peace. His young wife Sophal was always surprisingly kind and patient with him (considering the torrents of abuse he dished out to all and sundry) and I hope she is taken care of.
I'm sorry to hear it. I visited Espresso Kampuchea for a coffee a years ago and ended up staying for hours, just listening to Gordon's stories. He was an interesting character and had great banter. To a new expat like me, he represented all that was good (and bad) about the old guard expats. I always made a point to stop in whenever I was in town to hear more of his colorful yarns. He's been ill for quite a while, so I hope he has now found some peace. His young wife Sophal was always surprisingly kind and patient with him (considering the torrents of abuse he dished out to all and sundry) and I hope she is taken care of.