Guest Simon Rowson Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Not exactly Nihonto related but I just wanted to say hi to everyone after a VERY long absence due to some family problems. I hope to contribute regularly again from now on (if anybody even remembers me!) Simon Quote
Stephen Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Welcome back Simon, have a look around the new board as it has alot going for it. Looking forward to your post :D Quote
Brian Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Simon! Don't go disappearing on us like that again. Had been wondering where you went. Sorry to hear about the family problem. Good to have you back. Are you still in Tokyo? Still a Yasukuni nutter? :D Brian Quote
Henry Wilson Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Simon, welcome back and I hope all is well. You will be pleased to hear that since you have been away the humble Yasukuni sword has gone up 10 fold in status with lots of new devoted fans. Stay on board Quote
Guido Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Simon, I hope all is well now. We missed you at the DaiTokenIchi, and especially the party we had on the second day - maybe you read about it on NMB? Anyhow, I'm planning a spring-gathering, and count on your attendance! Quote
sencho Posted February 27, 2008 Report Posted February 27, 2008 Welcome back Si,... ohitashiburidesu right back at ya! Did you get my voice message and is your mobile still the same number?? I'll be back in Yokohama in 2 months or so and I expect some damage to my liver at that point!!! You still in Kanagawa? Great to see you back again, mate and glad you're OK. Cheers Nigel Quote
Guido Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Btw, is "hitashiburi" Yokohama dialect? Here in Tokyo we say "hisashiburi ... Quote
Ichi Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Yo Sencho-san, When entering Tokyo Bay, keep extra eyes on Maritime Self Defense Force's destroyer-class. They love to ram into civilian boats. Welcome back Simon! Quote
Guest Simon Rowson Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Thank you for such a warm welcome back gentlemen - it makes me realise just how much I missed the highly convivial company of the NMB. Stephen: The new board looks wonderful although I must confess to being a little confused (with all the pretty colours and all) - I'm sure I'll soon get used to it. Brian: I certainly intend to stick around from now on my friend - and yes, I'm still a Tokyo-based, Yasukuni-nutter! (Some things never change) Henry: Glad to hear you've been flying the Yasukuni flag in my absence. I was considering putting my Yasutoku in for the Tokubetsu Hozon shinsa at the NBTHK but the chaps at the museum very politely hinted that Yasukunito aren't quite that highly regarded yet! Ah well, - give it another 10 years, eh? Guido: You can absolutely count on my attendance at your next function as I was most miffed to miss out on the last legendary Schiller soiree (God, that's a real tongue-twister)! BTW "O hitashi buri desu" isn't Yokohama dialect - just a miserable attempt at Japanese by a gaijin who can just about order a beer! Nige: I'm really sorry - I didn't get your voice message but it doesn't surprise me as my last mobile was scrapped because of failed messages and a myriad of other problems. However, I've retained the old number and I'm still in Kanagawa so our mutual liver-damage should be able to go ahead with no hitches this time! Ichi: Once again, thanks for the welcome back - it would certainly be good to catch up with you again in the near future (perhaps at Guido's next bash?). Quote
sencho Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Guido Schiller said: Btw, is "hitashiburi" Yokohama dialect? Here in Tokyo we say "hisashiburi ... Cockney Kanagawa dialect...... Arigatou san!!! :lol: Quote
sencho Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Ichi said: Yo Sencho-san, When entering Tokyo Bay, keep extra eyes on Maritime Self Defense Force's destroyer-class. They love to ram into civilian boats. Welcome back Simon! I know that!!! Learned how to dodge those buggers though.... usually into Velasis City Marina for a few beers before a fast run to Bayside, Kanazawa... Anyway... back to Si'..... start your training matey.... May will be here before you know it.... and I'm packing some good shochu!! Guido... you got anything planned for end May - beginning June? Regards Quote
Ichi Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 Velasis Marina? In Uraga? That's where I live, just in front of the beach where Commodore Perry anchored his blackship. Will keep watching with my binocular. Quote
Guido Posted February 28, 2008 Report Posted February 28, 2008 sencho said: Cockney Kanagawa dialect When Simon wrote it that way I thought it was a typo, but when you did, too, I honestly thought it might be a dialect (or maybe an insider joke). Now I know it was both! :D sencho said: Guido... you got anything planned for end May - beginning June? I had April in mind, but there never can be enough NMB gatherings, can there? I'm pretty sure we can squeeze something in in early June. PM me your e-mail address and I'll keep you in the loop. Quote
sencho Posted February 29, 2008 Report Posted February 29, 2008 Ichi, Yes Uraga.... the very same place.... I will pm you next time I am coming in so you can come over for a beer! Cheers! Quote
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