Our "globe-trotting", resident medic is due to return to basethis week sometime ... following his nostalgic, memorable and - by all accounts from the man himself - hugely enjoyable reacquaintance with the Philippine Islands [which he last visited in 1977!].
I'm sure Alan's many friends here on the forum - eagerly awaiting the latest update on his adventures over the last three weeks - would wish to join me in extending to him a very warmback to the fold!
I think the medical term Arthur is "coitus overloadus"
The prognosis is good however
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We miss you at the forum Doc and waiting for your stories about your stay here in the Philippines
Though you do not write books, you are the writer of your life. Because everything depends on YOU.
Strewt Arthur............
Give the bloke a chance to get jetlagged first and get over it, and then welcome him back....
He is speechless at the moment!
Welcome back Alan, hope you had great time.
Has he landed yet? Somehow, I think he will have plenty to tell us.
Originally Posted by Sim11UK
Has he landed yet? Somehow, I think he will have plenty to tell us.... don't know! But you're right, Simon - I'm sure he WILL have lots to share with us!
i heard he got detained at customs for smuggling dried fish
i have learnt to do what my wife says!
Well ... just thought it'd be a nice gesture for the homecoming of one of the forum's most prominent and highly-respected members - a token of our friendship, in other words!Strewt Arthur............
Give the bloke a chance to get jetlagged first and get over it, and then welcome him back....
212 days until Christmas!!
Al.
Pressed rat and warthog closed down their shop!
Strewt Arthur............
Give the bloke a chance to get getshagged first and get over it, and then welcome him back....
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Yes I got back to sunny Scarborough this afternoon after an amazing trip! Thanks so much for the welcome
The KLM flights (Manila-Amsterdam and Amsterdam-Manchester) were acceptable, with no undue delays and adequate food. Leah's husband Chris was on the flight to Amsterdam (although we didn't get a chance to meet), and I hope he would agree with me that KLM can be recommended. I stayed overnight at Travelodge and caught up on sleep before the 3 hour train journey home.
Maybe I was lucky, but I got no stomach upsets and avoided sunburn throughout the trip. No jetlag either. Staying well hydrated and avoiding alcohol helped.
On the flights I met two filipinas who live in the UK and had returned to the Philippines because of deaths in their families. Each had a bus trip of several hours to reach the airport, and each resumes work in a residential home later this week. Stopped me even thinking about being tired !
These are just my initial thoughts on return to the UK. It would be completely inappropriate to single out one event which made the trip memorable (but having Juliet from Aegis stroke my hair while singing on stage with her is hard to forget!
Welcome back Alan Ive done my best to keep the rumours going
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Thanks so much for your conscientious and unselfish efforts Keith !Welcome back Alan Ive done my best to keep the rumours going
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Star Struck or Love Struck?
It would be completely inappropriate to single out one event which made the trip memorable (but having Juliet from Aegis stroke my hair while singing on stage with her is hard to forget!
Welcome back Doc..picture pictures of your wonderful trip in phils
''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
Welcome back Al
He needs to get them developed, he hasn't caught up with all this tech stuff yet
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Hi Alan,
Sounds like all was ok, look forward to hearing more when your ready.
Welcome home.
Mick.
He needs to get them developed, he hasn't caught up with all this tech stuff yet
The pictures are over-exposed but not under-developed, especially Mercy from Aegis Band
Haven't forgotten you, thanks for the welcome home (first home Scarborough, second home Philippines...but which part ?). Please be patient
We are all waiting quietly in the surgery Dr Alan
Please be patient
welcome back
Welcome back Alan
I do have pics in the format of transparencies / slides, so it's possible to scan themShopping Malls have increased in size and number ( no Marks and Spencers or Debenhams in those days). Call centers didn't exist. There weren't so many Overseas Filipino Workers such as nurses. Certain singers, popular then, are still around (Claire dela Fuente, Sharon Cuneta, Apo Hiking Society). I was surprised then to see so many Japanese tourists (they're still visiting now). Filipinos / Filipinas were just as friendly and hospitable then as now, and the latter just as beautiful
and how did the women compere to 78?
He wouldn't know his only played at 45!!!and how did the women compere to 78?
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Probably with a microphone, like they do now?and how did the women compere to 78?
whats it like played at 33.......slooowwwwHe wouldn't know his only played at 45!!!
It was a cultural trip, I was told by a forum member I could look but not touchand how did the women compere to 78?But they look just as good
Thought I would make a start with a single photo of a church in Tagbilaran, Bohol, clicked on"Manage Attachments", uploaded the pic from my computer, to be informed that the image was too large, so couldn't attach it. I have already attached 20 photos on facebook without a problem. Maybe a photo album in the Forum gallery is the answer ... advice pleaseWe are all waiting quietly in the surgery Dr Alan
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