Well, I finally got home, after a round trip of about 1600 miles, visiting 28 ex-JW's and their families, from around Britain.
The highlight of the trip was definitely Englishman's BBQ
The spider-filled digeridoo, was a real bonus, as was the sing-alonga-Eman (Shame that not everyone knew "Wild Rover" ). I'm looking forward to seeing some more photos, as they come out.
So, just a few observations, now that I've met some more of you...
Englishman was everything that I expected, a real gent. Her ladyship was a star - really considerate, and with an astonishing memory for names! Samantha cut loose at the BBQ, and then kept me up chatting, long after everyone else had gone to bed - she's certainly got her head screwed on.
Simon was covertly a scream. I'm never going to forget some of the faces he pulled, whilst he kept one rather uninspiring conversation going in the pub (ROFL).
Ang is gorgeous, and her pictures really don't do her justice. So much for looking demure - she emitted a real confidence, she really seems to know who she is (at least that's how she came over, in person)
Ballistic was the surprise, for me. I didn't expect the easy going, ponderous natured guy, that he presented. As he commented, himself, he's quite unlike the image that you get from his Nik.
Celtic / Invisible had me in stitches, especially when he was trying to score some spliff (ROFL). I had expected a schizo, but was presented with a great guy who is suppressing a lot of cold hard rage at the b*st*rds from Brooklyn. Boy are we going to party, sometime in the near future!
ISP couldn't remember my name, and was probably single-handedly the reason that we all kept using our Niks in the pub, to the confusion of the locals.
Latte payed me the complement of saying that I looked younger than my picture - thanks
Termite was stunning - and I couldn't take my eyes off her hair!!!
Matty was EXACTLY how I had imagined him, from his posting style.
Joy2BFree & Jst2Laws were simply great. Big hearted, and I've gotta go visit them.
Sleepy was as sleepy does and has a whole lotta woman! I'll not say anymore, because something he said in one of the threads makes me think that they cherish their anonymity.
Belmont (plural) have got to be one of the bravest couples I know.
Meatpie - sorry I didn't get to speak to you longer.
And Xena for phoning us and adding your presence to what turned out to be a GREAT occasion!
Darn, I know I've forgotten some folks...
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=32993&site=3
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=32817&site=3
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=32801&site=3
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=32800&site=3
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=32789&site=3
Edited by - LittleToe on 25 July 2002 8:44:33