Expat

Alan · 10 November 2004, 13:46

This time next week I fly out to Canada to become an expat rib.netter.

I'll be living in St. John's, Newfoundland with the Crazy Canadian. (well actually amongst loads of them cos they're all nuts in Newfoundland

)

I wont be leaving rib.net but I'm unlikely to make any of the physical get togethers again. I've been part of the ever expanding online community since 2000 after meeting JK at the London Boat Show. I've spend a massive amount of time when I should have been working posting here and made some good friends who I'm gonna miss. This is a tremendous resource for all interested in RIBS and generally fun and friendly place to be.

To all those that know me - Adieu and our paths may cross again one of these days. If you ever make it out to Newfoundland look me up!

Cheers,
Alan

Bern Hanreck · 10 November 2004, 14:02

Alan , thanks for all the help you gave me to get started on the BIBOA Three Rivers Trip a couple of years ago ! Haven't looked back since . Hope you do find that super RIB and continue to enjoy our Sport. Au revoir & Bon Chance.

Louise · 10 November 2004, 14:12

Best of luck to you both, Alan & Laura. Hope you'll find the time to visit your 'baby' from time to time - and you'll have to put up with seeing me and Richard too, although we'll let you drive.

See you next August (hopefully), if not before! Bon voyage!

Bittentobuggery · 10 November 2004, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

This time next week I fly out to Canada to become an expat rib.netter.

Alan

Wot. No farewell piss up.

I think we deserve better !!!!

Alan · 10 November 2004, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiteshoes

Wot. No farewell piss up.

I think we deserve better !!!!

If you can make it to Maldon for Sat night then I'll gladly let you buy me a pint or two

Daniel TD5 · 10 November 2004, 18:19

Fare well shame we did not get a chance to meet at bradwell over the last
months but thanks for the posts regarding us sub five lot
good luck in that very cold place you are going most people due sunny
when leaveing the uk

i am sure we will see your adventures unfold through the e world
may be a new rib

good luck Alan

Dan TD5

The Jackeens · 10 November 2004, 18:34

Good luck to one of the RIBnet senators!

Hope you will continue to post from over there

ATB to you and Laura on and exciting new beginning.

Us

John Kennett · 10 November 2004, 22:06

Just let us know when you've got the truck and the skidoo and we'll be over to see you!

John

Bittentobuggery · 10 November 2004, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Alan

If you can make it to Maldon for Sat night then I'll gladly let you buy me a pint or two

I think that, in this case, Mohammed should come to the mountain..

If you get your backside over to Saxon on Sunday morning, you can drive my boat up to Yarmouth and I will buy you lunch at a hostelry of your choosing. You never know who you might run into there. Last week there was Roy Smith trying to unload his mighty Picton on some very keen & well equipped looking punters (How did it go Roy ?) and Martin and his wife on Crystal Maiden, plus about 4 other Ribs that you might have been able to place.

It was, after all, you who suggested that I have a look at Ribnet. It seems like a very long time ago now, but heh, what's fifty gags ?

The ball, Sir, is very firmly in your court.

ATB

Brian

Richard B · 10 November 2004, 22:32

Well, we're sitting firmly on the fence here... Maldon or Yarmouth IOW???

Your call - no pressure!!

JCW · 10 November 2004, 22:36

All the best Alan,
I enjoyed our first trip out together in Yellow Tang on the first Ribnet Thames cruise. We have shared some good cruises since.

Sad to see you go, keep in touch.

Give my regards to Laura.

Jason

Alan · 11 November 2004, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiteshoes

I think that, in this case, Mohammed should come to the mountain..

If you get your backside over to Saxon on Sunday morning, you can drive my boat up to Yarmouth and I will buy you lunch at a hostelry of your choosing. You never know who you might run into there. Last week there was Roy Smith trying to unload his mighty Picton on some very keen & well equipped looking punters (How did it go Roy ?) and Martin and his wife on Crystal Maiden, plus about 4 other Ribs that you might have been able to place.

It was, after all, you who suggested that I have a look at Ribnet. It seems like a very long time ago now, but heh, what's fifty gags ?

The ball, Sir, is very firmly in your court.

ATB

Brian

Brian, You are a scholar and a gentleman sir and you're offer is very much appreciated. Unfortunately the inevitable hangover on Sunday AM coupled with a need to empty & clean my house means that I wont be able to make it. Maybe on a summer trip back to Blighty in the future I can take you up on it!

Cheers, Alan

jackeen · 11 November 2004, 19:45

Chow Alan all the best over there. Hopefully catch up with ya when we are over there next year in Newfoundland.

Luv and Cuddles

Paul

Fiona N · 11 November 2004, 20:09

Good luck you two

Wee Fi

Dave Clarkson · 12 November 2004, 07:53

Alan,
I can't understand why you would want to leave sunny Rayleigh for Newfoundland! All the best to you and Laura. I hope it goes well for you both.
Kind regards,
Dave

Alan · 16 November 2004, 15:59

OK, its time to pack up the PC. Tommorrow I get on a plane to Newfoundland!

See ya!

Alan

Louise · 16 November 2004, 16:02

Have a safe trip and give our love to Laura.

See you next year!

Louise & Richard

The Jackeens · 16 November 2004, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

OK, its time to pack up the PC. Tommorrow I get on a plane to Newfoundland!

See ya!

Alan

go n'éirí an bothar leat...(good luck in Irish lingo)

Us

Richard B · 17 November 2004, 08:17

Bon voyage!