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18 Dec 13 - 09:18 AM (#3585157) Subject: BS: A thank you for christmas From: fat B****rd I am flying to Singapore soon to spend the holiday season with some of my family. This is just to say, once more , a thank you to all of you who sent kind words at my loss. Things are gong as well as can be expected and the amount of 'Red Tape' to be dealt with is a form of distraction. Christmas in 90 degree heat with added downpour will be totally new to me and may, hopefully take the edge off my first Christmas on my own. My very best wishes to you all and my thanks again. Charlie (fB) |
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18 Dec 13 - 09:31 AM (#3585161) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: catspaw49 And life goes on.......I want to wish you the best and hope the trip and relatives will ease the pain of this particular season. Have a hug and much love from Ol' Spaw Charlie. We'll see you in the New Year. Spaw |
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18 Dec 13 - 10:35 AM (#3585171) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: gnu Can't say it better than Spaw. Update us if you get a chance. All the best, gnu |
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18 Dec 13 - 11:29 AM (#3585180) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: jacqui.c Have as good a one as possible Charlie. All the best for the New Year. |
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18 Dec 13 - 11:56 AM (#3585187) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: bubblyrat I have spent Christmas in Singapore ( Loyang , near RAF Changi , 1967 ) ; it was a bit surreal , eating a full English traditional Christmas Dinner sitting outside on a verandah,wearing just shorts and flip-flops , but very enjoyable despite the heat and humidity !! So go for it ,Charlie ,and have a great time (and keep an eye out for Bombay Runners, Kampong Dogs ,and Chit-Chats !). |
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18 Dec 13 - 06:30 PM (#3585288) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link wishing you a refreshing trip and pleasant company to give you a lift. blessings pete. |
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18 Dec 13 - 06:35 PM (#3585289) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: SINSULL Let your family distract you, Charlie. Try to let yourself relax and enjoy the moments. Mary |
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18 Dec 13 - 08:45 PM (#3585309) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: Elmore I wish you a safe trip, and an enjoyable visit with your family. All the best, Elmore. |
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18 Dec 13 - 11:32 PM (#3585328) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: ChanteyLass I am glad you are able to do this. Have the best possible Christmas! |
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18 Dec 13 - 11:47 PM (#3585330) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: Janie Hugs and light, Charlie. |
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19 Dec 13 - 03:57 AM (#3585355) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: Will Fly Have a Singapore Sling with me, Charlie - and best wishes for Christmas! |
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19 Dec 13 - 04:15 AM (#3585358) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: GUEST,Musket All the best for Xmas. If you bump into a British bloke in a bar complaining the beer is too cold and the crispy baby crabs not a patch on pork scratchings, you may have met my brother, also visiting relatives for Xmas..... |
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19 Dec 13 - 09:27 PM (#3585554) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: Sandra in Sydney best wishes to you from another spending the holiday season in temperatures around 90 in the old numbers, also with high humidity (but no downpours!) Do as I do - find a cool spot keep out of the sun. When you are outside always wear a strong sunblock & enjoy your visit without letting the weather win. I see UK & European backpackers all the time burnt red as they don't realise the power of the Australian sun - & the Singapore sun is closer to the equator! sandra |
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19 Dec 13 - 09:38 PM (#3585555) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: Maryrrf I hope the trip to Singapore goes well, Charlie, and that you enjoy the time with your family. |
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20 Dec 13 - 08:32 AM (#3585631) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: GUEST Dang you, Spaw! You said everything I was gonna say, only better! |
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20 Dec 13 - 09:12 PM (#3585753) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: olddude All the best from me and mine Charlie. You are in our thoughts and prayers and only the very best Holiday wishes are heading your way from my family to you and yours. Enjoy the warm weather. I will raise a glass to you for sure love Dan |
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27 Jan 14 - 01:50 PM (#3595917) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: fat B****rd Happy belated Hogmanay to you all !! There can be no excuses for not writing. Much apologies. Singapore was fine but the actual holidays a little down. Three days in Cambodia was, I must say, the highlight and yes, Will ,I did have a Singapore Sling in raffles. Mu son-in-law paid and expressed shock at the cost. He got his revenge by eating all the peanuts. I hope everybody is ok and apologize again for my tardiness. Exams start soon at the local college here in Dunfermline and I shall be invigilating once more. Yes, I shall be that b****rd who walks up and down and looks over shoulders. Actually I sit with my feet up and read or do mu Grauniad xword. All the very best and thank you all once more. I am getting there. Charie x |
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27 Jan 14 - 03:19 PM (#3595935) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: maeve Welcome home, Charlie. It's good to hear from you. |
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27 Jan 14 - 03:53 PM (#3595946) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: gnu Glad it went okay. I used to work and pay little attention while invigilating uni exams. Who's gonna cheat at that level of acedemia? Then... I saw it happen. I was incensed. I stared. I glared. Students began to take note and the gasps drew that attention of the foul transgressors. They acted as if nothing had happened and I felt it was best to say nothing and disregard it. Then... one looked at me and gave me a dirty look... a SNEER! Well, that just pissed me off. Whilst marking their exam papers, I wrote on the front pages of each : This student was observed by myself and a number students to be blatantly cheating with Mr. XXXXX X. XXXXX at 37 minutes into the exam. Note the mistake of each in 4)b and the obvious collusion between them. I have decided to judge thir exams on their performance after 4)b and shall not persure their expulsion from UNB. Instead, I have advised faculty to have them separated during future exams. Expulsion is faculty's decision. A list of students who also witnessed their cheating has been submitted to faculty and I have a filed copy. Note that each of these gentleman acheived a passing grade on the remaining problems but have received a grade of D, requiring them to repeat the course. Should they object, I recommend immediate expulsion. Got their attention! |
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27 Jan 14 - 06:50 PM (#3595978) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: Sandra in Sydney welcome back Charlie, & goodonya gnu |
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27 Jan 14 - 11:16 PM (#3596031) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: jacqui.c Welcome home Charlie. Take care of yourself. |
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28 Jan 14 - 04:41 AM (#3596103) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: fat B****rd Yeah, right, Gnu. Last year while I was was giving my polite but firm pre-exam speech I mentioned the euphemism "comfort break". The class clown (there's usually one) scoffed "Comfort break!!". To which I retorted "If ya desperate for a slash!!". No more clowning and at the end of the exam one of the girls thanked me for putting them at ease. Apparently I'm the only invigilator who introduces themselves by their first name. Generally speaking the 'kids' are fine and I enjoy the work. Sometimes, however, I do wonder if there'll be much of a future for them. Anyway, a happy return by myself and much appreciation from Dunfermline Charlie. PS My stepson-in-law says I should walk round the corner to The Folk Club at the Thistle! |
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28 Jan 14 - 04:43 PM (#3596347) Subject: RE: BS: A thank you for christmas From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link nice to have a club you can walk to. if it don't suit , not far to go home again. maybe the invigilator can be invigorated! do you sing and/or play something, Charlie. best pete. |