Strider Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 My best friend's cousin was released by Islamic Militants in the Phillipines after 14 months captivity. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/2013/03/23/08/17/australian-hostage-released-in-philippines Man, that is intense and what a relief for their family. He'll have to undergo a full debriefing and psychological care, I'm sure, after such a lengthy time of captivity. Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Lots of great news above!! ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 My wife ran into Mrs. Ally today at lunch and it seems the old boy pulled through his operation just fine and is enjoying his opiate slumber. Cheers! Not out of woods yet, Mrs Ally said that bastard might be OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Not out of woods yet, Mrs Ally said that bastard might be OK! Glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 thinking that this time next week i will be seeing robert plant in concert ...... That's fantastic, Slave! I hope you and Mr. Slave have a grand time!!! His stage presence will just put you in awe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hooray for Ally!!! And that's great news for your friend's cousin, Reggie!! + 1 Great to hear about ally! Reg I can't even imagine what your friends' family has been going through. Glad to hear about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletMacaw Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I just got back from New Orleans and it was a blast! I have never been anywhere like it! If anyone is interested, I may post pics--however I used a film camera, so they aren't ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Dirigible Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I just got back from New Orleans and it was a blast! I have never been anywhere like it! If anyone is interested, I may post pics--however I used a film camera, so they aren't ready. Did you go to the Eric Clapton concert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletMacaw Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I thought about getting a ticket to the Clapton concert, I saw it wasn't sold out, but I went to NOLA by myself and since I don't know my way around, was too intimidated to go to a major rock concert by myself in a strange city. I heard a lot of live music though. Live music is everywhere in the French Quarter--in all the bars, in the street, everywhere. There's usually no cover, the liquor is cheap, people are friendly. I also went to Preservation Hall to hear some traditional jazz, which was fun even though it isn't my favorite type of music...I stayed in a hotel right in the French Quarter, just down from the corner of Royal and Orleans streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Just got home from dinner with one of my best friends. Finally got to meet her mom...it was a blast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I thought about getting a ticket to the Clapton concert, I saw it wasn't sold out, but I went to NOLA by myself and since I don't know my way around, was too intimidated to go to a major rock concert by myself in a strange city. I heard a lot of live music though. Live music is everywhere in the French Quarter--in all the bars, in the street, everywhere. There's usually no cover, the liquor is cheap, people are friendly. I also went to Preservation Hall to hear some traditional jazz, which was fun even though it isn't my favorite type of music...I stayed in a hotel right in the French Quarter, just down from the corner of Royal and Orleans streets. IMO, you made the right choice Scarlet. Hearing the indigenous sounds of New Orleans is always preferable to Eric Clapton. When you do get your photos developed, please do post them...there is a New Orleans thread here where they would be most welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 My Eldest Son got his Army HGV Driving Test and Exams finished with a 98% pass. He is now free to go to Cancun with the Army Rugby Team, on Wednesday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 My Eldest Son got his Army HGV Driving Test and Exams finished with a 98% pass. He is now free to go to Cancun with the Army Rugby Team, on Wednesday... That's wonderful Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Champagne and flowers for my 20th anniversay at my wonderful job! Closely following champagne and flowers and dinner for my 10th wedding anniversary to my wonderful husband. March is a good month! (although I could have done without the snow here this morning ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Champagne and flowers for my 20th anniversay at my wonderful job! Closely following champagne and flowers and dinner for my 10th wedding anniversary to my wonderful husband. March is a good month! (although I could have done without the snow here this morning ) Well, sweetie, it's been said you get what you give in this life. Sounds like you're pretty wonderful yourself. Happy anniversary(s)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Just got home from dinner with one of my best friends. Finally got to meet her mom...it was a blast!! Hooray! It finally happened...good for you, E! Congrats on your double-anniversaries, too.My Eldest Son got his Army HGV Driving Test and Exams finished with a 98% pass. He is now free to go to Cancun with the Army Rugby Team, on Wednesday... Well done by the lad, Kate. You must be dead chuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) That's wonderful Kate! Thanks Kev & Sean, last year he was facing Redundancy, took a Gamble on a job that he thought he had no chance of getting & now I am one proud Mummy.. Congrats ebk on your Anniversaries.... Edited March 25, 2013 by Fool In The Rain 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletMacaw Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 IMO, you made the right choice Scarlet. Hearing the indigenous sounds of New Orleans is always preferable to Eric Clapton. When you do get your photos developed, please do post them...there is a New Orleans thread here where they would be most welcome. I was thinking that too; I could (theoretically) see Clapton in NYC, depending on how much I would be willing to shell out for tickets...thanks for telling me about the New Orleans thread; I checked it out--too many videos to see...I hope my pics come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 ebk and fool in the rain ... GREAT NEWS! so happy for you both xoxoxoxoxoxox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Congrats to your son Kate! I remember those days when there was so much uncertainty, glad everything has worked out so well! Ebk, I'm so happy for your wedding anniversary and that you love your job so much that you acknowledge that anniversary as well! Great month for you all the way around! Next up....PLAY BALL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SozoZoso Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) This brought a smile to my face after a rubbish day http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9953774/Homeless-man-who-returned-diamond-ring-reunited-with-long-lost-family.html Oh and great news ebk and Fool Edited March 26, 2013 by SozoZoso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 My Eldest Son got his Army HGV Driving Test and Exams finished with a 98% pass. He is now free to go to Cancun with the Army Rugby Team, on Wednesday... That's great news for you Kate - well done him. And a trip to the warm shores of Mexico too - bliss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 That's great news for you Kate - well done him. And a trip to the warm shores of Mexico too - bliss Thank's Guys for the Congrat's... I know CP, he is on the Plane now, told him if he is bring me anything back that I would like a 'Bag of Sunshine'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Too right Fool. Jeez we just had a blizzard of Artic proportions. Be careful bringing a bag of anything back from Mexico - have you ever seen "Banged Up Abroad" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Too right Fool. Jeez we just had a blizzard of Artic proportions. Be careful bringing a bag of anything back from Mexico - have you ever seen "Banged Up Abroad" ? lol yer maybe I should cancel my order.. This Weather is just crazy, Blizzards in March.. So much for 'In like a Lion out like a Lamb'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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