We used to climb every tree there was when I was at school, the trees used to be literally crawling with small boys all over them, some quite big trees too. Notable trees even had names which could be bragged about having scaled them.

I would imagine that tree-climbing is not even allowed any more.

Health and safety, insurance rules and all sorts of issues with it now.  Can't tell you how many times an adult knocked on my door to complain about one kid or another caught climbing a tree when they were younger.  The school cut them all down within their property to save having to deal with it.  The old garda station didn't...

Deffo needs a skinhead. Could we all put some pressure on Laxie to allow it please...

Go skinhead if ya like  but it better be properly grown back by the time we move.   

Lucy Rokach

anyone?

Last time we met was in Killarney at one of the poker festivals right before I moved over here.  She had her other half with her and was in good spirits at the time, but not run into her since.

Oh dear...

Oooops, scratch Hawaii and other island type spots.  It's probably fine, but Jack's not comfortable with leaving mainland America until his visa thing is completely sorted.

last time I looked Hawaii was US state....

Yeah, I agree.  They're putting Jack through hoops for the next year or so and he's just being overly cautious, bless.  That's ok though.  Turns out we've got LOADS of places to choose from on the mainland!  Front runner at the minute is San Fran with a bit of travel up and down the coast.  Jack keeps mentioning LA as well. Suppose we'll have to make a quick stop there as we'll be on the west coast anyway. 

I was thinking the same, surely a West Coast road trip will be nice enough for a special holiday.  Isn't Big Sur supposed to be spectacular, though I can't vouch for it as I have never done it.

 We stayed in Santa Monica when we were "in LA", and I am sure that can be romantic enough.  It has a nice traditional pier/fairground which is great for the inner child.  The hotel we stayed at was really nice, if a little pricey.  We got a deal, but sure it was around $300 a night.  It is a good place for strolling around.

Big Sur is definitely on the short list!  Found a really cool spa hotel there, but I haven't checked out prices yet. http://www.postranchinn.com/  I figure we'll get the 'must see' list sorted and then work from there on accommodation.

It's a Garmin GPS running watch and among other things, it'll help me pace myself better during runs.  When I get home from a run, I can upload the data telling me where I ran, how long it took, split speeds and all sorts.  Only complaint I have is it won't give me directions on where I'm meant to run.  I've a rubbish sense of direction and can't tell you how many times I've been lost in our own neighbourhood.   

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii      We ordered one of these beauties for me last night and it's just arrived. 

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Oooops, scratch Hawaii and other island type spots.  It's probably fine, but Jack's not comfortable with leaving mainland America until his visa thing is completely sorted.

last time I looked Hawaii was US state....

Yeah, I agree.  They're putting Jack through hoops for the next year or so and he's just being overly cautious, bless.  That's ok though.  Turns out we've got LOADS of places to choose from on the mainland!  Front runner at the minute is San Fran with a bit of travel up and down the coast.  Jack keeps mentioning LA as well. Suppose we'll have to make a quick stop there as we'll be on the west coast anyway. 

Oooops, scratch Hawaii and other island type spots.  It's probably fine, but Jack's not comfortable with leaving mainland America until his visa thing is completely sorted.

NYC and Boston (Vegas too before anyone starts) are fun places to go, but they're more of a long week-end getaway spot than a romantic honeymoon type trip. 

Never been to San Fran, Healdsburg, Kauai or Hawaii.  Will look those ones up to see what they have to offer. Keep the suggestions rolling in Lads, much appreciated!

Once we get to the States, Jack can't leave for about six months.  Well, he could leave the US, but good luck getting back in again.  We're to get married within 90 days of arrival so the honeymoon destination must be in the US.  Honeymoon spots in the US?!  Most people LEAVE the US to go for their honeymoon.  Geeeez louise! 

Surely there's a few places worth considering?  I'm a Yank.  I should know this stuff, but the mind is drawing a blank.  Romantic and in the States.  How hard could it be?   

Saw this and thought of you

The rest of it aside, I still can't get my head around the carpet on the bathtub. A bedroom next to the dining table is a bit special too.  

£50 between everyone? don't mean to sound callous, but seems like this grim has been treated very lightly compared to otheres

I am a big Boldie fan, when I met him he was a top guy and all the times I interacted with him on and off blonde he seemed like a top bloke so I'm just glad the good people of blonde have been so excellent with not pushing this and letting him get his life in order first.

That said, he definitely needs to resolve the debt issues with his stakers at some point so the question was definitely not an unfair one and could have been met with a better response.

Apologies if my replies come across as nasty because it's definitely not meant that way.  If I hadn't been quoted in the first place I wouldn't have replied at all, but I didn't want to ignore it when asked directly. 

In this case, individuals are owed significantly less than the other cases where there's uproar.  Most are owed £50 - £100 and would spend more than that on a night out.  Add Boldie's horrible breakdown into the mix and their attempts to get life back on track since, and I guess that's why there's not been as much uproar here. 

I absolutely agree with you and think he should resolve it at some point, but it's not me who owes the money so I can't give a better answer than that.  Anyone involved in the staking who would like to contact him is welcome to.  All I can do is hope he honours the debt when they're in a position to do so.

Congratulations!  What's the due date?