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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #60 on: April 12, 2010, 09:31:17 »
What a story.  I'm humbled.
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #61 on: April 12, 2010, 10:11:10 »
Heavens, how fascinating! Thank you for your amazing bravery! But really, many of us can be braver than we imagine once you are in the actual situation. My dad was in the merchant navy which was also actually very dangerous, but it was just what you had to do. Our generations that have never lived through a war have trouble picturing all that...

Strange images of his spring onions saluting him as he walks past!  ;D ;D
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #62 on: April 12, 2010, 10:37:36 »
I second that - sailed to Canada & India & returned from Russia with them.

Wonderful people.
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #63 on: April 12, 2010, 13:04:03 »
Plot51A - thanks again - they're sending me a DVD.

= Tim
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #64 on: April 12, 2010, 13:29:29 »
Very pleased to have been of help Tim, and delighted they are sending you the DVD. Didn't think much of the Edward Fox bit!
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #65 on: April 12, 2010, 15:26:58 »
He was caught unawares outside - he did a brilliant spiel over coffee.

A real charmer.

= Tim
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #66 on: April 12, 2010, 16:34:22 »
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #67 on: April 12, 2010, 16:43:52 »
Awe-inspiring story Tim,
much respect and  all best CLx
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #68 on: April 12, 2010, 16:55:11 »
just caught up with this thread Tim - wonderful story thanks for giving us the nod as it were  :)
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #69 on: April 12, 2010, 18:43:55 »
 Congratulations Tim, Great respect to you & your colleages.
           
            THANK YOU.
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #70 on: April 12, 2010, 19:54:21 »
It's just such an unreal experience for the rest of us Tim, that was something to live through.
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #71 on: April 12, 2010, 19:57:48 »
Unreal? Yes.
Certainly unusual!!
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #72 on: April 12, 2010, 20:26:52 »
What can I say Tim, I think its all been said, you've made us all so bloody proud to know you.   ;D ;D ;D
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #73 on: April 17, 2010, 17:44:52 »
Tim I read it first thing Sunday morning and felt so utterly proud of you and the boys.

I loved the pic of you in the cockpit and the video too, you look amazing and walk so tall.

Thank you boys, for all that you did.

Always remembered x
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #74 on: April 26, 2010, 11:52:23 »
Just have to add this one to show that I took my own Cardiac Nurse with me - & for the benefit of all those present - even older than me!!

= Tim

PS Plot51 - did I say that I now have the DVD - thanks. SO embarrassing - the getting in & out bit - never thought I'd make it - despite being helped by all those Ladies!! But Daughter insisted.
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #75 on: April 26, 2010, 14:27:19 »
What a lovely photo Tim  :)
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Re: If you want a bit of shock/horror,
« Reply #76 on: April 26, 2010, 17:19:16 »
An amazing story Tim. I remember bits of it when I was on A4A before, but didn't know the full details. You really are a hero!

I really don't think my generation can fully appreciate what our parents and grandparents went through to win us freedom. It really is amazing, awesome (not a word I use lightly) and humbling!
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