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Offline The Peepmaster

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Quite a Long Walk...
« on: October 12, 2009, 03:54:47 PM »
I was wondering if any of our Australian friends have met this guy yet. He popped out to have a stroll around the world in 2000, and by my reckoning should be in Australia at the moment.
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Malc

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2009, 07:27:31 AM »
Yep, the crocs got him just outside Humpty Doo. All that was left was his eyebrows.

Tom

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2009, 06:42:18 PM »
I've never heard of Humpty Doo before, and was surprised to see that it is quite close to Fred's Pass, Howard Springs and Herbert.

You learn something new everyday!  :)

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2009, 08:26:33 PM »
He wants to watch he doesn't step in any Humpty Doo, - it would spoil his shoes.

Aunty Ethel didn't like Fred's Pass. Particularly as he made it to one of the young waitresses.

I have to admire this guy walking round the world. I've got a bruised big toe just from walking a mile and a half down to Port Bannatyne and back, on Saturday night. Mind you, he's taking his time about it - nine years already!
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline Max

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2009, 08:55:16 PM »
Fair play to you for walking there Nev, but for God's sake don't make the mistake like I did and eat at the pub there.
Ordered mussels, and when I pointed out that quite a few were closed was told...... oh just pry them open, they'll be fine.

Thankfuly I didn't, I also pointed this out to the staff, and wasn't charged for my main course.

When I told Ailsa, my son's partner, she said, what did you expect it's the Port?
So next time you go there, just imagine the music from "Deliverance" playing in the background.

Better news from Bute,  I'm going to be a grampa again, this time, in the words of Neil Munro and Para Handy "It"s a twuns", identical twuns at that.

 ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Vulture

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2009, 09:19:53 PM »

Better news from Bute,  I'm going to be a grampa again, this time, in the words of Neil Munro and Para Handy "It"s a twuns", identical twuns at that.

 ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Congrats. When's the due date? How many have you already (NOT twins, grandchildren!).

Offline Max

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2009, 09:38:05 PM »
Due date is in April, my older boy's partner (Heather) is also expecting, due in May.
All being well I'll have 8 grandchildren by then from both boys.

So the scores on the doors will be, Darryl and Ailsa 3, Gavin and Heather 5.

The rumours about me trying to start my own football team are totally unfounded.

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Offline The Peepmaster

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2009, 10:08:20 PM »
Who's "Nev"?

Kind regards,

Nigel (AKA Peepmaster).  ..0
Nostalgia is not what it used to be. 😟

Offline Max

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2009, 10:21:44 PM »
Nev exists only in my aged befuddled brain Bob.

But he's a good guy, so I'll keep him there.

 ;D ;D

Tom

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2009, 10:44:27 PM »
Congratulations Max!

Offline Diane CBPFC

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2009, 12:17:19 AM »
Yes, congratulations Max!
People will come from strange lands to hear me speak my words of wisdom. They will ask me the secret of life and I will tell them. Then maybe I'll finish off with a song. The Nomad

Offline Tarquin Thunderthighs lll

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2009, 12:28:20 AM »
Double joy - triple even! Felicitations, Max! 
I apologise, in advance.

Offline Roger Kettle

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Re: Quite a Long Walk...
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2009, 09:24:09 AM »
My God, Max, do those boys of yours have NO control?
Congratulations, nonetheless!