Many thanks for your help, Fred. Regard it as today's contribution to Help the Aged.
Many thanks for your help, Fred. Regard it as today's contribution to Help the Aged.
You are scarred mentally......pretence.
That could be classed as razor sharp wit. My ex wife who is is scottish had a sense of humour like that.....‘Then it’s not true so it’s a lie.’ That’s her Filipino verdict on my sense of humour.
This reminds me of the day I was banned from entering the building in Manila where VFS the UKBA's designated visa handlers are based, because I was wearing shorts. Had to go back the next day in jeans.....thats funny but not at the time.....laughing at my own misfortune, with the added irony that my wife was okay in shorts.....
Think I've got it and should I forget I suppose your message will be here for all time.
Thanks for your help.
Welcome to the forum Johnie. I shall look forward to reading your book
Life as we make it
I've splashed out my £0.77 - cheaper than the Daily Telegraph
No worries here Johnnie..After 30 years dealing and living in the R.P I have obviously been infected with the Philippine culture of how to treat our seniors!Originally Posted by Johnnie
Anything your not sure about..Just ask.
Hey Purple! Long time no see! Hope you and your family (send my regards) enjoyed your stay in Bohol!Welcome to the forum Johnie. I shall look forward to reading your book
Hi Fred,
It was nice meeting you and your family. We'd love to drop-by at your place last time but the rain was pouring down that day.
We'll be around there in the summer.
Life as we make it
probably nothing at all wrong with your legs johnny..but..You go on to say..Back to my shorts-anxiety. We returned from Italy via Dover and were passing through London, with back packs and each of us in shorts. It was late at night and we were in either Piccadilly or Leicester Square and we had some cheap hostel or other in our sights. Anyway, I rejected the proposals of a lady of the night and scorned, she shouted after me. After all those years her words still linger on the air. 'Look at his ***** legs,' she shouted to the world. 'They're lily ***** white.'
Now that was untrue. They were not lily white. They were quite tanned. We'd been on the wander for several weeks. It was rubbish to say they were lily white. In any case neon lighting gives a false impression, bleeding out all colour. But her tart friends didn't point out the unfairness of her comment. They didn't say, 'Oh Jennifer' – or whatever her name was – 'that's cruelly insensitive'. No they didn't. They all joined in adding further vulgar and inaccurate comments about my legs.
I rejected the proposals of a lady of the night
Now there`s your problem..
Sounds like your rejection prompted her to push her scorn button and in turn caused a lasting reaction..To you!
Wear shorts just to let her know your over it...and to piss her off!
Liberate yourself and get your own back...Before its too late!
Wear shorts every where from now on..Just not with brown leather sandals and white socks..
Then, I`d laugh!
I do hope you enjoy it. And remember if you do like the book tell everybody: if not, please maintain a discreet silence.
I see you're from East Sussex: perhaps you'll see some people mentioned whom you know.
I do hope you enjoy it. I lived in Worthing from 1957 till 1963. Played cricket for Worthing CC at tha Manor Ground.
I do hope that you enjoy it. Let me know if you do; let everyone know if you do; otherwise, mum's the word.
Sussex by the Sea and all that.....
"Now is the time for marching, Now let your hearts be gay,
Hark to the merry bugles Sounding along our way.
So let your voices ring, my boys, And take the time from me,
And I’ll sing you a song as we march along,
Of Sussex by the Sea!"
Yes, the wonderful barminess of life - I had something similar at a Subic hotel. I'll do that next time.
I can't really get back at her - this was in 1947 when I really didn't look too bad. D'you think I should seek her out?
This is how bad I am- I put this post in the wrong box!
All I wanted to say is that this is a reflection of the wonderful barminess of life. Something not dissimilar occurred to me and my 65 year old nephew at a Subic hotel!
As did I Dedworth. I didn't know you were a Kindle man.I've splashed out my £0.77 - cheaper than the Daily Telegraph
Wouldn't be without mine. For me it took some to get used to it as I like the feel of a book and turning the pages, but what a wonderful development it is.
Hmm ... I don't have a Kindle ... in spite of being an avid reader. But I'm not averse to stumping up such a modest sum for something that seems like a very good bargain. So - those of you who've already forked out - what mode of payment did you use?As did I Dedworth. I didn't know you were a Kindle man.
Wouldn't be without mine. For me it took some to get used to it as I like the feel of a book and turning the pages, but what a wonderful development it is....
As for me Arthur I just created an account when I got my Kindle. Registered my Kindle and then registerd my debit card, all payments for stuff I get then go onto my Debit card.Hmm ... I don't have a Kindle ... in spite of being an avid reader. But I'm not averse to stumping up such a modest sum for something that seems like a very good bargain. So - those of you who've already forked out - what mode of payment did you use?
Once it's registed, I don't even have to re-enter the card details, just log into my account and buy with one click. The books I get (whether free or purchased) are automatically download to my Kindle within a minute or two.
Just thousands and thousands of free (or very cheap) books available.
All done electronically at the push of a button
Yes, Rosie, I hope that you'll continue to read them. It's always cheering to have a reader comment.
I was in the Phils for four months this winter and spent a lot of time reading. I cdnt have carried all of the books. I love Kindle.
By the way when you splashed out remember that the bulk of your splash went to Mr Amazon!
That's just what Mick Jagger say's
Yes. The Kindle seems a great invention. The only drawback of the Kindle for me is that I dont read.
Actually I thought that I had resolved the matter of the wrong chap on my facebook entry. But he's stilll there!
Whom do I contact about this? I see that you are Admin's Assistant. Can you be the one capable of clearing this up? Or can you at least point me in the right direction? I'd be very grateful for any help.
There is a version which continues: ...
'Where they're six feet tall
And they know...very little really'
Arthur
You'll need an account with Amazon which is easy to set up.
I'm not sure if I can say this on here but you can get it directly by download/upload from me though I'd charge a £! to make up for the few pence Amazon give me.
I've got the Kindle reader on a crappy tablet but I think I'll read this on my laptop. Don't seem to have much time for reading these daysAs did I Dedworth. I didn't know you were a Kindle man.
Wouldn't be without mine. For me it took some to get used to it as I like the feel of a book and turning the pages, but what a wonderful development it is.
Fred
More difficulty. My facebook entry shows a completely different chap. ITo right the matter need to contact the Site Owner. Where is his address? Grateful for any help.
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