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20th September 06, 09:10 PM
#1
Let me get this straight... someone is paying for you to go to England? That is fantastic KCW - Couldn't hapen to a nicer guy!
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21st September 06, 04:27 AM
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It's always nice when someone pays your trip, even if it is for work. Anytime I get sent on a trip, I always take an extra day or two (or more) of leave. Since the airfare is already paid, all I have to do is pick up a couple of days food and lodging. Unfortunately, the most exotic place the government has sent me is San Antonio.
Have a good time. I enjoyed London.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
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21st September 06, 04:59 AM
#3
Fantastic! And you're getting a subsidy....even mo fantastic!
Wife and I have had the good fortune to get overseas several times...even when you have to pick up part of the tab yourself it's still just enouh to tip the balance from "no way" to "let's go". Won't even mention the excellent opportunity for the kids to get out, experience World Culture and have a fond memory that will last a lifetime.
We put our names in the drawing for a trip to Wales at Celtic Fest...I guess we didn't win so we'll have to wait until we can go out on one of Derek's rigorous pub crawls with him. We have pretty much decided that the next big trip is to the UK...trouble is that I now have so many folks over there that I would like to stop and at least have a pint with that it might be an extensive tour.
Hope you can make all the stops that you want...
Best
AA
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21st September 06, 05:52 AM
#4
You never know AA .. when was the draw supposed to be. Whatever the case, when you come over to the UK make sure you give yourselves enough time to visit Scotland (P1M & Emma) and Wales (Elaine & me). Between us four at least you'll get to see lots of interesting things and stay sober the whole of the time :rolleyes: . You know it makes sense  . Don't forget to let Ham know as well, I'm sure he would meet up with you as well if he could.
Iechyd Da 
Derek
A Proud Welsh Cilt Wearer
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22nd September 06, 10:17 AM
#5
Many thanks for the PM, Rob. I'm checking a couple of things regarding dates and will get back to you over the weekend. I am actually leaving here on Thursday 5th to begin my journey to Palm Springs (flying out of Heathrow on 6th) so my schedule is tight that week. Will see what I can do and will PM you back.
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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22nd September 06, 10:51 AM
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Not to highjack the thread. But, I just found out there may be a possibility of me going to England the first part of November.  It would be for a three day school. But, my boss encouraged me to take a few days of vacation in conjunction with it so to enjoy it. The class is full, but that could change at any time. I'm not familiar with England's geography, but the class is in Bottesford, Nottinghamshire. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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22nd September 06, 12:46 PM
#7
I believe that Bottesford is in Leicestershire in the Vale Of Belvoir (pronounced Beever).
I have been through it on a train - it's on the line between Nottingham and Grantham. 
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Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
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22nd September 06, 01:33 PM
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 Originally Posted by McClef
I have been through it on a train - it's on the line between Nottingham and Grantham.
Regards,
Scott Gilmore
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22nd September 06, 03:25 PM
#9
Originally Posted by Tattoobradley
............................................ I'm not familiar with England's geography, but the class is in Bottesford, Nottinghamshire. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Bradley,
That is about 48 miles from the geographical centre of England!
Last edited by Hamish; 22nd September 06 at 03:31 PM.
Reason: Correction of fact!
[B][I][U]No. of Kilts[/U][/I][/B][I]:[/I] 102.[I] [B]"[U][B]Title[/B]"[/U][/B][/I]: Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Scottish Tartans Authority / [B][U][I]Life Member:[/I][/U][/B] The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / [U][I][B]Member:[/B][/I][/U] The Ardbeg Committee / [I][B][U]My NEW Photo Album[/U]: [/B][/I][COLOR=purple]Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever![/COLOR]/
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21st September 06, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by davedove
Unfortunately, the most exotic place the government has sent me is San Antonio.
Have a good time. I enjoyed London.
Well, that's better than Dothan, Alabama; Huntsville, AL; or Fayettesville, NC.
Have a good time over there KCW. Hope you do get the chance to head up and visit Robertson.
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