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  1. #1
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    17th February 04
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    Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada
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    Heart broken...sigh.

    Well, as much as my wife and I were anticipating attending the gathering, we're going to have to back out.

    Due to a number of reasons, bills and getting the time off from work being the biggest ones, we won't be able to come out and meet everyone. I am so disappointed, but I can't afford to get ourselves in even more debt.

    I hope that those who are able to attend have a FANTASTIC time, and perhaps when the next event is held we'll be in a better position to attend. I'll be anxiously awaiting online reports and pics!
    Al Gingles, Neepawa Manitoba
    Crushed nuts are for ice cream sundaes!
    http://www.northwestcoin.ca/agingles.html

    4 out of 3 people don't understand ratios.

  2. #2
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    The downland village of Storrington, West Sussex, United Kingdom (50º 55' 15.42"N 0º 26' 13.44"W)
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    That is a great shame, Al, since I was looking forward to meeting you after all this time. However, I understand and respect the reasons for your decision. I am sure I am not the only one who will miss you.

    As for "...the next event...": of course, it all depends where and when it takes place, but if it is next year I doubt very much that I'll be in a position to be present! Being just a poor old pensioner (!), I can stretch to trips like this only every few years. I suppose, if I stopped adding to my Kollection for several months....................... but, no! I couldn't do that!! ;)
    No. of Kilts: 102. "Title": Lord Hamish Bicknell, Laird of Lochaber / Life Member: The Scottish Tartans Authority / Life Member: The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society / Member: The Ardbeg Committee / My NEW Photo Album: Sadly, and with great regret, it seems my extensive and comprehensive album may now have been lost forever!/

  3. #3
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    17th February 04
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    Neepawa, Manitoba, Canada
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    Thanks Hamish. I was dearly looking forward to being able to meet you as well. Perhaps in a few years my wife and I will be able to afford a trip to the UK, which is something we would love to do.
    Al Gingles, Neepawa Manitoba
    Crushed nuts are for ice cream sundaes!
    http://www.northwestcoin.ca/agingles.html

    4 out of 3 people don't understand ratios.

  4. #4
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    23rd January 04
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    Sorry to hear that Al. I was looking forward to meeting you and your wife.

  5. #5
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    23rd January 04
    Location
    Battle Ground, Washington, USA
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    I too will miss the opportunity to meet you, but I have hopes our paths will cross in the future.

    Jamie
    Quondo Omni Flunkus Moritati

    Viscount Bikercelt the Bloody of Much Madness upon Avon

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