Post by: ~ Angel ~ on March 20, 2017, 05:10:13
:bd2:
Have a great day @AlanHo and thanks for your 16403 posts since joining us on August 2, 2010 :goodjob:
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 20, 2017, 05:49:56
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 20, 2017, 06:13:47
Post by: Surferdude on March 20, 2017, 07:17:08
Post by: The Gonz on March 20, 2017, 07:50:13
:happydance:
Post by: eye30 on March 20, 2017, 07:57:37
Post by: Shambles on March 20, 2017, 08:25:44
Happy Birthday.
Post by: asathorny on March 20, 2017, 09:39:09
Post by: Dazzler on March 20, 2017, 09:58:32
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 20, 2017, 09:59:36
Post by: Dazzler on March 20, 2017, 10:33:16
I would also just like to add, that without Alan, Dazz wouldn't have a Bacefook page. :DI wouldn't go that far! I pinch stuff from other people too! :evil:
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 20, 2017, 10:37:52
Post by: John B on March 20, 2017, 12:05:57
Post by: AlanHo on March 20, 2017, 14:46:26
We have popped down to Lanzarote for a few days to avoid friends and family fuss. I don't enjoy birthday so called "celebrations", especially this one because suddenly car hire and travel insurance become elusive and very expensive.
We are staying at the H10 Timanfaya Palace Hotel in a Privilege suite which gives us access to a private area in the gardens, an exclusive lounge and restaurant plus a few other so-called exclusive benefits. The hotel clearly noted my date of birth when they copied my passport because I have been treated to flowers, champagne and a note under the door promising me a surprise that will be waiting for me in the restaurant tonight.
As usual, we have a hire car which is a Seat Ibiza 1.4 petrol auto. I quite like the car but the DSG gearbox has a habit of hesitating especially at starting off which causes me to press harder on the loud pedal which results in the car taking off like a scared rabbit. Libby aint best pleased when it happens. Today we drove through the volcano area where the road cuts through the 300 year old lava flow from the last major eruption. It is awesome.
We now wonder why we haven't been here before - it's wonderful.
I will post some piccies when we get back home.
Post by: eye30 on March 20, 2017, 16:54:39
a note under the door promising me a surprise that will be waiting for me in the restaurant tonight.
All the friends and family you went there to avoid will appear.......
Post by: Asterix on March 20, 2017, 17:35:19
:bd9: :bd9: :bd9:
Post by: Dazzler on March 20, 2017, 21:06:32
"Just popped down to Lanzarote" as if it is just around the corner... I had to google it to discover it is in the Canary Islands... That is the only thing about living in a place like Tassie which is so isolated from other countries! :crazy1:
Sounds like you are having an awesome time!
Post by: Lakes on March 20, 2017, 22:21:58
:bd2:
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 01:21:15
We now wonder why we haven't been here before - it's wonderful.
Maybe you have but have just forgotten. :mrgreen:
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2017, 01:45:32
:rofl:
We now wonder why we haven't been here before - it's wonderful.
Maybe you have but have just forgotten. :mrgreen:
Post by: AlanHo on March 21, 2017, 09:00:06
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 09:14:07
Even I found that amusing gonz................. :head_butt: :rofl:
It was Dave. :winker:
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2017, 09:16:54
Even I found that amusing gonz................. :head_butt: :rofl:
It was Dave. :winker:
Alan was amused that Gonz found it funny.. :snigger:
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 09:18:50
Even I found that amusing gonz................. :head_butt: :rofl:
It was Dave. :winker:
Alan was amused that Gonz found it funny.. :snigger:
So you're sure that Alan found it funny that Gonz found it funny that I posted something about a post that Alan made that I thought was funny?
Yes? :confused: :undecided:
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2017, 09:22:52
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 09:26:30
No, I found it funny that you were disappointed that Alan thought that Gonz had been funny, when it was actually you that was funny and Gonz just thought it was funny. Funny how that makes it clearer.
What makes you think I was disappointed that Alan thought that Gonz had been funny when it was me who'd been funny and Gonz just thought it was funny?
I was just correcting what I thought was a funny error to make by Alan who posted the original funny comment to which I answered and Gonz found funny, but Alan thought it was Gonz who was funny when it was me who was funny and Gonz just thought I was funny?
Is that clearer?
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2017, 09:28:42
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 09:30:03
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2017, 09:59:51
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 10:00:31
http://youtu.be/qbcF0_E53z4 (http://youtu.be/qbcF0_E53z4)
Is this what's in your mind at the moment, Gonz?
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2017, 10:03:06
Post by: Shambles on March 21, 2017, 10:31:11
:rolleyes: :lol: :P
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2017, 10:34:44
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 10:37:35
It's not there.
Post by: eye30 on March 21, 2017, 10:56:46
So what was the surprise?
a note under the door promising me a surprise that will be waiting for me in the restaurant tonight.
All the friends and family you went there to avoid will appear.......
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 21, 2017, 10:58:03
So what was the surprise?
a note under the door promising me a surprise that will be waiting for me in the restaurant tonight.
All the friends and family you went there to avoid will appear.......
They were all naked! :D
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2017, 11:10:13
Post by: AlanHo on March 21, 2017, 16:43:53
Perhaps you lot will now stop bickering.
My surprise at dinner was twofold –
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/AlanHo1937/i30%20Forum/Birthday%20Cake.jpg)
First to choose as a gift any wine from their wine list – I chose a full bodied 2008 Spanish Rioja Tempranillo which was 55 Euros a bottle. It was far from being the most expensive on their list but was guided by their wine waiter. It was absolutely luscious.
Second a birthday cake which we consumed about a quarter of in lieu of a dessert. Fortunately Libby had warned the staff not to do the “Happy Birthday” sing-song – I hate it.
We had a splendid evening and will be going there again tonight.
Post by: Dazzler on March 21, 2017, 18:25:08
It was handy that Dave was there to take a photo...
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2017, 20:20:23
It was handy that Dave was there to take a photo...We'd know his handiwork anywhere. :rofl:
Post by: eye30 on March 21, 2017, 21:25:01
Glad to hear you both enjoyed the meal and the surprises....
Ps
All together now sing........
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear alan
Happy birthday to you....
For he's a jolly god fellow
For he's...... etc etc etc
Post by: The Gonz on March 21, 2017, 22:17:53
For he's a jolly god fellowHigh praise indeed! :eek:
Post by: eye30 on March 21, 2017, 22:49:24
Well he is the almighty Oracle of i30OC humour....For he's a jolly god fellowHigh praise indeed! :eek:
Post by: Surferdude on March 21, 2017, 23:17:59
We took them out to dinner and David, like Alan, hates the "Happy Birthday song thing and made us all promise not to mention it was his birthday. We didn't but at one point, he did, not noticing the waiter standing directly behind him.
Within 5 minutes a group of 5 waiters arrived at the table with a cake, candles and sang Happy Birthday, in which most of the other diners joined.
Absolutely loved it. :rofl: :happydance:
Post by: Dazzler on March 22, 2017, 01:23:01
Post by: asathorny on March 22, 2017, 10:18:40
Post by: asathorny on March 22, 2017, 10:19:47
Scary when ya see it written down :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint: :faint:
Post by: John B on March 22, 2017, 10:32:49
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 22, 2017, 10:36:29
I must say Alan and in ( Australian terms ) you look as fit as a Malley bull and proper posh in your suit. I must admit since making Australia my home for the last 48 years I no longer have a suit, my wardrobe consist of pairs of shorts and short sleeved shirts, very casual. :snigger:
One of my kids is getting married in May and she asked me if I'd give her away.
I replied that I don't know about that, but I'd sell her.
Her partner, Les, said, "I guess I have to pay for her then?"
I said, "No, when I said sell her, I meant to the highest bidder, so not necessarily to you." :lol:
Anyway, I guess I'll have to hire a suit because I don't own one either.
Haven't done for years (at least not one that will fit me).
Post by: John B on March 22, 2017, 11:31:42
Post by: Doggie 1 on March 22, 2017, 11:34:59