Oops sorry bruv... got a bit caught up in the love Rach was sending!
Not a lot to report, crap day here in London, and judging from the photos you're still fat.
So not much has changed.
Except for the sandals... can you bring me back a pair? Size 9. Plus some socks. Nice one bruv
Matt
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Rachie
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Jimmy The Saint
Always been here Johnny, just been busy that's all!
Now happily installed into my new office in Broadwick Street and I've gotta say, it's a pretty day here in sunny London!
So after a nine hour bus ride do you get some kind of spiritual enlightenment, hallucinations, irritable bowel syndrome? That sounds horrendous! Luckily you were probably able to roll up your beard and use it as a pillow!
How much longer in Turkey? Is it two weeks in each country?
Anyway, glad you're still alive, and I look forward to seeing lots more photos of you hugging small arabic people.
Salute
JTS
Andy
Hey bud,
Am watching the champions league game as I write this - did you manage to find a place where it was played? Shaping up to be a good game - better than the Chelsea vs Man U game last weekend although I am sure young Rach was quite happy.
Seems to be a staunch competition between the green polo and the blue shirt in your photos - in fact, can't see any other tops staging in the photos yet...let me know if you need me to send you an emergency care package - we can fly in some more sandals, clean tops and some home made brussel sprouts stave off scurvy...
Actually - am thinking you have been neglecting the culinary experiences to date in your blogs, focusing more on the ancient history, cultural oddities and geographical features. Would be quite keen to hear about what the eating regime has been like (other than the obvious McD's which was pointed out earlier in the blogs...)
Daz and Sarah are around this weekend so will show them the blog....
Keep up the good work chief.
A.
Scooter
Thanks for updating your website. And well done on retorting twice. You tell us Mr Rocket!
I've since realised that I got the sum wrong the other day because one of my inspiring posts didn't appear. Doh!
I agree with Johnny too Wacton ... you're crap at picking results! Sorry about that.
And actually don't put up too many more pics thanks mate - I've seen enough of your portly belly to last a lifetime!
Scooter
Johnierocket
to retort:
jinnie
1 : i climbed a big mountain and now have severe stomach problems, all the beer and crisps will be evacuated and i know you didnt want to hear that.
2 : O.V. has popped up in many suprising places. saladins castle was actually an australian called alex who was quite amusing, unlike O.V. he didnt laugh at all his own jokes. But, many arabic people have a dangerous ginga gene.
3 : My sandals broke, i am now wearing girls sandals and socks and am the epitomy of middle eastern fashion.
4: the driving here is extremely erratic, but nothing will beat the 220? through shepherds bush when you were literally horizontal hanging on to a pole.
Chriso
thanks for the message mate, beard going well and am getting many good comments from the fully moustached older men who also wear socks and sandals. a little salad currently residing for bus trip.
you are also useless at all sports picking comps and should think about early retirement. sorry mate, but honesty is the best policy here.
i look forward to entertaining luca when i return with a more original borat impression! hi to sam too mate.
jimmie the saint
where the hell did you come from?!!! thanks for the comments mate. much appreciatted. i will take your advice!
thanks for the support guys
lots of love
john
Jimmy The Saint
Mer Haba Johnny
So a nice looking boy like you is never short of a ride, eh?
Rumours are that David Olton is cruising Turkey on a trike, looking for you by the roadside, hoping that you'll get as close to him as the natives...
Loving the photos... and the fact that there are always at least two per album... wow! What is it, you're only allowed to take one photo a day? A career in phtojournalism is just around the corner... Why is it that the sum at the bottom always adds up to more than the number of photos in your blog?
Hope that you're having an amazing time and I have to say how much I'm enjoying the fact that the beard is back!! (And that you're looking quite pudgy!!)
May Hermes, St. Christopher, Ka'ahele, Legba, and most important Hasamelis (Hittite God of travel, given where you are) watch over you and keep your Anus safe from harm (Anus is another Hittite God, I shi* you not!). Beat that for pointless knowledge, Chris!
James
Rachie
Thanks for the updates and the pictures they look amazing! i wanted to send you a picture of our garden but couldn't as you have our camera as i'm doing a pretty good job, everything is green and bushy! Talking about bushy..... "nice" beard its looking long..........if i were you i would be hiding a shisha pipe or two or probably a mini bar seeing that you can't drink!
Missing you lots and sending you a big sloppy kiss (lucky you) x x x x x x x have fun travelling through Turkey and enjoy every minute! x
Ps Jinnie, if you dont have a calculator handy just use your fingers and toes!
Chris
Great photo's mate! I see your packing it on, so in answer to Jinnie's question - it looks like McDonalds!
The beard is coming on well mate - do you have any creatures growing in it yet - it looks like it could be a nice home for some kind of animal or even a bird!
Matt reckons he's losing weight because he's cycling all the time. The truth is he really misses you and he's been hanging around the gym an awful lot recently trying to grab a whiff of your scent! Hurry up back mate or there will be nothing left of him!
I am officially the worst predictor of sports ever as all 4 of my sporting predictions went wrong this weekend. Useless!
Mate, 'Big' Luca has now learned to laugh out loud anddo you know what is guaranteed to make him laugh? Me doing an impression of you trying to do an impression of Borat! Niiiiice!
Take care buddy
All the best
Chris
Jinnie
That trike looks much the same as our car, jealous of the horn - I bet it wasn't a patch on the fear factor instilled by the number 9 though?
OK - very interested in the new photos. I have 3 main questions:-
1. What are you eating and have you considered excercise?
2. Why have you taken OV on your trip to Saladins castle?
3. Are you wearing girls sandals?
Missing you - you would be so very interested in the gardening extravaganza going on at no 38 right now - I'm preparing for Chelsea and feeling pretty confident I must say.
The sum is a shocker today - must remember to always have a calculator handy when writing on this...xxx
Dad
You know what they say,' When the going gets rough, the rough get going'.