Sandman's Last Stand

[sandman67]

Well guys, though it pains me, work and finances are forcing me to go back to the UK for a while till things stabalise. 2012 has been, as Good Queen Liz would say, an annus horriblis.

Gotta say, just the thought of months in the cold place has me reaching for the voddy.

SO.... its my birthday on SUNDAY 17th FEB, and I would really love it if HHAD chums old and new popped along to share a beer and an adieu with me, and maybe a bit of cake at midnight. Richard and I will be propping up the end of the bar at PP BAR from 9pm ish onwards, so if you are out and about swing by, share a beer or two, and help me commiserate getting older and facing a (hopefully) short exile back to the frozen hell that is the UK.

See you on Sunday my fellow strangers in a strange land

[JW]

Sorry to hear that SM, I am away in UAe so wont be there, but look forward to your return.

Thanks for all of those great movies etc that you posted, still wading thru em!

All the very best fella

[nanyang]

Whilst we have never met, from one Englishman to another, I would like to wish you all the best.

[Arcadian]

No reason why you can`t still contribute whilst in "exile". Where in the UK will you be?

[Big Boy]

I thought you were in Thailand for the long haul.

I hope you're planning your escape tunnel already

[richard]

I thought you were in Thailand for the long haul.

BB

I think many of us who considered at the outset we'd be here till we went home in a box or an urn are no longer sure.

Exchange rates and inflation quite often mean a change in lifestyle is a must and those who are lucky enough to have an escape route survive. Some however, (and I know a few) are destined to seek refuge in the 'jungle' without papers etc

All is rosy on the surface but in reality many are suffering

[Vital Spark]

Well, best of luck SM. I think we're about the same age, and I'd probably be unemployable if I had to go back to the UK now (not that I want to). I guess if you can find work there, and it's your only option, then you have to do it. Good luck to you.

Have a great birthday on the 17th (Mr.VS is a fellow Aquarian and his 5th cycle is the day before...).

VS

[Brit Jim]

All the very best Sandman.

I remember meeting you and Kendo several years ago at one at the group get togethers.

Would love to have a beer with you but Im still UK. Im sure you will be fine.

Keep us posted mate

[Lung Per]

Best of luck, McSandy. Sorry I cannot join you on Sunday, I too have bussiness that require my attendance in the cold North, but I will return to LOS early March.
Please keep on posting. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

[pharvey]

All the best SM - where abouts are you heading? I am doing the same and shall be in the UK come June time....... would love to catch up at some time.

[caller]

Good luck back here in the old Country SM. There can be worst times to arrive back than at the onset of spring - if we're lucky!

You heading back to the salubrious delights of Tottenham?

[MrPlum]

Damn, MrS. I am running out of people to argue with. Where will I be without you calling me an uneducated, religious maniac, CT-tin-foil hatter? Wherever you are, please continue to contribute to the forum. One-line posts on where to find bicycle clips will not sustain me.

Will come along for a beer and wish you a more successful 2013.

[buksida]

Wherever you are, please continue to contribute to the forum.

Echo that, your movie reviews keep many of us going!

All the best for wherever life's road takes you next.

[migrant]

As said, good luck! And a quick return!!

Please keep posting

[moja]

Good luck and we hope all goes well for you in the UK and it is not too long before you can return - weighed down with perfume!