I forgot to mention - The Girl was interviewed about her mini-rescue on BBC London news this morning. It was just aired. Weird experience, seeing your fiancee on the telly.
Xander: We just saw the zebras mating! Thank you, very exciting... Willow: It was like the Heimlich, with stripes!
'Him'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
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Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Apr 19, 2010 8:40:27 am PDT #16505 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
omnis_audis - Apr 19, 2010 8:42:28 am PDT #16506 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I heard the British Navy is doing essentially the same thing and that there's a plan to fly Britons (does that include everyone?) to Madrid and then home by Navy from there.Is anyone else having visions of Dunkirk 1940 in their heads? Maybe it's just because I'm a bit of a WWII buff. Either way, good for you Seska for helping stranded travelers. Bring lots of water and healthy munchies, in case you get stranded too. With that much confusion, mistakes are bound to be made.
ION- in an effort to clear the pantry a bit, last night I made a ziti. Cleared a box of pasta and two jars of sauce. Alas, I had a serious carb-coma while watching Fantastic Mr Fox, and then couldn't fall asleep until well past 4am. Fast forward to this morning, where I slept through SEVEN alarms! Oy. Tired now.
omnis_audis - Apr 19, 2010 8:43:26 am PDT #16507 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Weird experience, seeing your fiancee on the telly.Be thankful it was for something good, and not "Britons Most Wanted!" (assuming there is a UK version of that show).
tommyrot - Apr 19, 2010 8:45:44 am PDT #16508 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Is anyone else having visions of Dunkirk 1940 in their heads?
Yes. (Lots of private boats were used to evacuate Dunkirk.)
Beverly - Apr 19, 2010 8:48:32 am PDT #16509 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Dunkirk was the first thing I thought of. I didn't say anything for superstition of drawing gunfire misfortune on the rescue efforts.
sj - Apr 19, 2010 8:49:21 am PDT #16510 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Seska, that is very cool! Both the rescue mission and the Girl being on TV.
meara - Apr 19, 2010 8:50:12 am PDT #16511 of 30000
Is anyone else having visions of Dunkirk 1940 in their heads?
Yes, possibly because I just read a book where Dunkirk was a thing (Connie Willis and the whole time traveling historians and such). But this would be a rather...happier evacuation. :)
So weird--I just got a facebook message from the old owners of the house!! Guess that's what comes of having a unique name!! (Basically just said 'Enjoy! We loved the bedroom view, let us know if you want any recommendations on the area")
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Apr 19, 2010 8:51:16 am PDT #16512 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Be thankful it was for something good, and not "Britons Most Wanted!"
They mostly mocked The Girl's very small Toyota Yaris. Neglecting to mention that we're also taking my Ford Fusion. Which doubles our capacity. Better than the airlines are doing!
omnis_audis - Apr 19, 2010 8:52:01 am PDT #16513 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Meara, that's nice of them! And I forgot to say, Congrats on being a home owner! I say, grow a couple pot plants for yourself. Its your castle now. rebel!!
omnis_audis - Apr 19, 2010 8:53:43 am PDT #16514 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Neglecting to mention that we're also taking my Ford Fusion.Ah! I was wondering about that. If both you go, that's one less passenger to save. But if you both go, both driving vehicles, that helps a ton! Safe travels! and may your new traveling companions be wonderful people (who found a place to shower recently).
How long will the rescue operation take, if all goes according to plan?