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| 30th April 2009 Judee | - From: Near Disaster in Paris This is a beautiful story, Oliver. But, is it true? How lucky for you to be invited into a real Parisien persons home. One that doesn't know you! Do you know how unusual that is??? You must have been radiating absolutely loving-kindness heart energy mingled with a superlative ear hanging cocker spaniel, lovely looking look-at-me look, not to mention whatever you were doing with your eyebrows, nose and jawline. |
| 30th April 2009 Judee | Photos - From: This is Africa These photos (especially of the wild animals) are quite spectacular. i imagine you have lots and lots of them. Get the slide show ready for next time we meet up, please. |
| 30th April 2009 Judee | Cheeky monkeys - From: Catching Monkeys and Chasing Snakes Like the story about the monkeys. Cunning little devils. Reminds me of the time in Kandy, Sri Lanka, when we had monkeys in our hotel room and had to try and shoo them out...How interesting that they reacted collectively to the capture... and also their ''collective posture" of the following day. Good read, O. Thanks. |
| 19th April 2009 Scott | Guest user - From: Not so Nice Nice one Ol, I translated Hans's Polish and apparently it means "I's cool with you guest user, but i flocks spadam". Apparently he thinks you're a bit of a rookie... |
| 18th April 2009 Gary | horticulturally challenged - From: Not so Nice My knowledge of plants would fit on the smallest of postage stamps available but I think the lovely flowers are actually belonging to a wisteria...... Unfortunately the magnificent specimen that used to adorn our back yard is dead - justice, no doubt, for running away to Australia for a year and leaving it's welfare to the unknown hands of others (bless them). Another good blog entry but I'm disappointed by the ending! For a while there I really thought you were going to be telling us of your experiences in a french jail. Now that would have rounded off your travels wonderfully (and I can just imagine the look on your mum's face)! Safe journeys. Gary |
| 18th April 2009 CJH | - From: Not so Nice The flowers over the doorway in Grasse are Wisteria. Beautiful town. |
| 18th April 2009 MGD | ... some improvement noted - From: Not so Nice O - not a bad entry, certainly an improvement on the others, though not sure about the originality of the Brazilian Seamstress as a character and I believe the true meaning of your Polish quote/ comment is actually "would you like mustard or tomato sauce with your hot dog". I await with interest the verdict from King Dulal as I think that Julio went easy on you |
| 18th April 2009 Eddie | *cough* plagiarism *cough* - From: Not so Nice Brazilian Seamstress ay? How original..... tut tut tut |
| 17th April 2009 Julius Caesar | The good, the bad and oliver. - From: Not so Nice Ol, Liking the touch of romance, you keep listening to old Jules and you'll do fine. One little comment though. If you were really committed to Ol' Clint you would have probably approached the situation slightly differently. Clint wouldn't have given into those filthy, money hungry pigs. If I know Clint Eastwood at all, he would have made sure every day of those guards lives was a living hell and he certainly wouldnt have lost the love of his life either... or just a brazillian babe. To be honest he wouldnt really be riding a tram anyway, a train maybe but a horse is generally his prefered mode of transport. If I were to tweak the story just slightly I would write it a little like this. 'I knew they weren't bluffing, who was I fooling, the sheriff and his men would be here any minute. It was me or the guards and I wasnt planning on throwing in the towel any time soon, at least not until I had my hands on that bounty. I reached my hand into my pocket, them thinking I was finally going to give them their dirty little bonus. With their supposed victory now so close, they relaxed, ever so slightly, but just enough to make my move. Out came my 6 shooter faster than the western express and before you could blink an eye, all five of them were pushin' daisies. With five bodies on my hands I made like a bird and flew and by sundown I was already on my way, heading west into blackfoot country where my destiny awaited.' Thats how I woulda done it. Anyway another great entry. |
| 17th April 2009 Dani | You've changed... - From: Not so Nice ...since when do you spell gaol like an American? Haven't you been living in Britain? And perhaps, just maybe, (call me crazy), the reason they knew you were playing the old dumb-tourist card was because they were questioning you in French and you were responding in English? Just a thought. I could be totally out of line. As for your oral hygiene issues...at least you're not a heinously obsessive over-analyser like a friend of mine. A touch of gingivitis - you think you've got issues! |
| 17th April 2009 Tombo | Hmmmmm - From: Not so Nice Very different. Great advice to other travelers at the end of the 'story'. I must say i loved the Good train guard/ Bad train guard part. 'Maggot brain' genius.. One week left YYYAAAAAHHHHOOOOOOOOO |
| 14th April 2009 MGD | yet more advice - From: One year on... Salzburg Dulal, or should I say, “KING Dulal”, U r da MAN with that blog comment - made me laugh till I nearly cried. Now, if Ol takes the advice offered by you and Julio, his next entry could be a real rip snorter - a Lonely Planet bodice-ripper, Bill Bryson on Steroids, Mills and Boon meets National Geographic - can’t wait to see what happens next |
| 14th April 2009 Dani | Frolicking, Julie Andrews style. - From: One year on... Salzburg I'd be impressed if you managed to resist. The temptation in those sunny gardens is overwhelming. And I do love a good cosmic coincidence. Great reading, see you soon! xx |
| 13th April 2009 Dulal | Dats Wat I Mean Ma-Man Julio - - From: One year on... Salzburg Amen to dat brada JULIOS Ceasar, we kennot be arl livin in da card board box wid da white string zone. Iz like we need sum vibes n flava's thrown in dis blog tinga majig ma Man. U kennot be avin a Hakespere play wid da Romeo jus roming da Venice in his 2mph rowin boat writin bout som crummy museum he seen wid a paintin of a fish by sum anglo-japanese-french dude, WHERE IS DA BABE my man, Where is da Juliet (not you Julio Ceaser), but Juliet Capsulet, Aye . We nid u to keep it real ma man, aye, we nid som nitty gritty, aye, tell us about da romance in da air, da starlit atmosphere under da stars, da 'Gee' Hereditary magic as taught to u by James Gee & MTV, I mean MGD, or da charming pick up lines - 'you know 6 beers ago you were flippin ugly' as brushed off on by yours truley (Dulal Meister). We nid som slappin, som rejections, som runnin for ur life from da gals ex boyfriend who works as a butcher & hears voices in is 'ead. We dont want a wimpering sob story & lonely planet guide of Salsabug (salzburg) or about 'lov me every1, send me email to tell me u lov me .... i've broken a nail, its the end of the world, oh no wat do I do ... Moommmy.... or I forgotten to pluck my eyebrow dis morning'...BE A MEN!...Be a Tiger!...Be A Fire...But always, always, BE A MAN! Meooow, Meoooow...NOOOO, I said a Tiger & .... BE A MEN. AMEN! (to dat brada & Kip it real Wag wan y'all. A Holler 'ought, a Shout 'ought for da Bricklane Massive Crew of da East End of London. Respect! |
| 13th April 2009 Craig | Nice One - From: One year on... Salzburg Proud of you man, good blog! |
| 12th April 2009 Julio | Good attempt - From: One year on... Salzburg You have almost mastered this blog thing ollie but I feel that you need a little advice.... The touristy stuff is good and all but thats been done man, I think you need to come in from a different angle, say for instance, those two young english girls... Lets hear some romance, I wanna see a mixed bag of emotions, I wanna take a ride on a rollercoaster of love and deception... Thats what the people want to read about these days, forget the old way. 'Brown paper packages tied up with string' is out, its the 'young lustful floozies and one night stand flings' that get all the views these days.... I know its late in your journey to be suggesting such drastic changes to your style but I figure better late than never... PS, I know one or two other avid readers will strongly agree with me.... Right fellas? |
| 12th April 2009 Tombo | How do you solve a problem like Oliver... (Had to say it) - From: One year on... Salzburg Very well done, you know what bits Mum and I will be impressed with... |
| 12th April 2009 trip advisor | after Salzburg?? - From: One year on... Salzburg Have been thinking about a great itinerary for you -why not head to the sunny coast of southern France. Recommend that you use Interrail and travel to Florence then on to Nice. You could consider checking out Sienna, and maybe Cinque Terre on the way but it all depends on how much time you have (you can always return another time). Nice is great in early spring, especially the hillside gardens -the beautiful pink hanging flowers draping over the view of the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean will stay in your memory forever. You can hire a bikes and cycle for hours along the promenade, through Cragnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubert, maybe even go as far as Antibes. Check the internet for some great hostels. There is one just out of Nice in the mountains overlooking the city - cheap and relaxing with everything that you need. Maybe head further west along the coast after that and check out Provence. Anyhow, just some suggestions to think about - keep me posted if you decide on any of these possibilities |
| 12th April 2009 MGD | Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo - From: One year on... Salzburg I hate to have to say it, but very firmly feel, that Salzberg has got to you. Seems you need someone older and wiser to tell you what to do. Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes? Crisp apple streudels and schnitzel with noodles? - Time to heave a sigh, say goodbye! |
| 2nd April 2009 MGD | Enuf.. (.....well not really) - From: Life in Poland Hey Dulal, seem to recall reading about you a while back - something about a romantic close encounter on the back of a motor bike in Zanzibar and some serious hustling in Uganda??? Anyhow, with regards to the bikini clad nymphet - she moves around a lot. At the time of writing she can now be found at the bottom of the blog comments or, according to my sources (primarily a couple of other watchers with similar interests who blog under the cover names of Julio & Garry), at ukrainedate.com. Cheers |
| 1st April 2009 Tombo | - From: Life in Poland Seems like good food spreads are following you all around europe. Did you ever find out what the circles and triangles meant? Should be easy to do it. If i find out I will let you (and maybe the other readers) know... See you soon!!!!!!!!! |
| 31st March 2009 Dulal | PS. - From: Life in Poland I see a couple birds - but they are of the flying variety. OK - I'm leaving now, PS. Whens the next entry, I want MORE! |
| 31st March 2009 Dulal | Enuf about the blog entry.... - From: Life in Poland Where's the blond babe with the blue bikini that MGD is referring to? All I can see is Oliver posing, Michal, Apple cake & a stronger, faster, harder, better E class (sorry C Class) Grey (sorry metallic silver) Mercedes - Where's the babe? What I miss? |
| 28th March 2009 James | In reply to Dads comment - From: Life in Poland Hahahaha good one Dad, I'm suprised you remember your Polish so well but then I guess as the ancient Polish proverb explains: "Kiedy nasienia uczenia si s posadzone (ustawiony), drzewo wiedzy ro[nie (uprawia; staje si) silny i |ycia (|yje; mieszka) na zawsze dobrze przykuwany do ziemii pamici (umysB). " (roughly translated into english to say - "When the seeds of learning are planted, the tree of knowledge grows strong and lives forever, well rooted in the soil of the mind.") Probably not the best translation but then I'm only making use of the rudimentary Polish I was taught in grad school.... |
| 28th March 2009 MGD | Kocham Ci!!! Ale nie mog sobie przypomnie dlaczego - From: Life in Poland Good entry Ol, unbelievable (and possibly undeserved) kindness from Michael and his family who have been very kind to you With regard to the triangles, am surprised that with your expensive university background and subsequent focus on all things French, that you did not pick up a most important clue from Victor Hugo’s immortal line “mankind is not a circle with a single center but an eclipse with two focal points of which facts are one and ideas the other” This of course has been paraphrased into Polish, which I believe is usually (though my Polish is rusty and I may have missed some of the nuances) quoted as “ Moj dup i twoj twr| to bli|niy” BTW, couldn’t help but notice the blond babe in the blue bikini to the left of your blog (this sort of advert will certainly keep me tuned in to your travels through Eastern Europe!) Anyhow, puts a new relevance to that other famous old Polish saying "Czy je|eli ludo|erca je no|em i widelcem - to postp” (Loosely translated - “A bottle of vodka, a bowl of Golabki, a C class 220 CDI sports and enough petrol to get to the Ukraine makes for a happy traveler”) |
| 27th March 2009 Michal | Wow.. - From: Life in Poland Hey dude, Have to say...I love it! Could not put it myself better ;-) Can't wait for more. Keep in touch. |
| 27th March 2009 Julio | Done it again, - From: Life in Poland Hey man, Another fantastic installment. Poland sounds awesome man, especially the mini skirt waitresses.... (bet Dad will second that). Sounds like you had a really good time, your a lucky bloke to see all this. Ps. I reckon that coat with the huge pockets would be helpful in the ol' 'papa antonios beer fridge' situation (if you know what I mean) |
| 27th March 2009 Gary | Obvious innit? - From: Life in Poland The circle is a nice soft shape into which the triangle gets poked.... |
| 21st March 2009 Chris Gee | Missed - From: London Farewell Would you believe, Nadira and I jussed arrived in London yesterday? |
| 21st March 2009 J-Train | Quality - From: London Farewell Good work Ol, another crackerjack of an entry. I did quite enjoy the story about the man with the lazy eye.... that was until I started watching the comedy channel and this geezer doing standup starts off one of his crazy anecdotes with 'so there I was in the post office...' Nice try, but plagiarism is an offense that should be taken very seriously my friend. But altogether a very enjoyable little story mate, made my morning. Keep up the good work.... Maybe visit Kevin? Peace |
| 17th March 2009 MGD | Happy Anniversary - From: Nessie - Living the Dream Note that you have just reached your first anniversary of blogging on this site - Happy Birthday & thanks for keeping us updated, informed and entertained |
| 4th February 2009 HA! | Gags Ahoy! - From: Froman Saga Part II - Bath and Longleat You having a laugh? |
| 4th February 2009 G | #$% - From: Nessie - Living the Dream I was trying to think of a funny comment title - something to do with 'Snow Problem' being 'No Problem'.... Awesome blogs Ol, just caught up on the last 3! Top notch reading indeed! Glad to hear your still enjoying yourself buddy! |
| 29th January 2009 Scott | Longtime reader, first time commenter - From: Nessie - Living the Dream 30p for 1p - That's pure gold! I'm still treasuring that little bad boy. By the way, a quick search of 'tasteful toilet humour' on google UK and you come up number 2. |
| 29th January 2009 Tom McGee | - From: Nessie - Living the Dream Wow. Pity you didn't see Nessie. Although she is probably a hoax... But hope you had fun. Look forward to the next entry... |
| 21st January 2009 Nicko | - From: Christmas Spirits Once again mate your way with words is astounding! Looking forward to hearing everything over some EE's |
| 15th January 2009 TC | What a classic - From: Christmas Spirits "I wouldn’t know - I never studied Roman history." |
| 15th January 2009 PS&S Attorneys at Law | Urgent Contact Required - From: Froman Saga Part II - Bath and Longleat Dear Mr Gee I represent Attorneys at Law, Messer’s Persew, Sou & Scroo, of Frome, Somerset We have recently been contacted by a number of aggravated and disgruntled parties (the Frome Agricultural Association, Mr George Ivan Morrison OBE, the Stonehenge Trust, the Royal Humane Society for Children [Warminster Division], Mr William Bryson & The Most Honourable Alexander Thynn Marquess of Bath) all of whom have expressed varying concerns at some of the views articulated in your recent Web Log or On Line Diary dated on or about 7th & 10th January 2009. I would appreciate your contacting me as a matter of urgency to further discuss these matters (we would also request that in future, you please note the correct spelling of our historic town) |
| 14th January 2009 Gary | Frome glorious Frome, cold custard .......... - From: A Room in Frome I just realised that you've left out any mention of pubs with closed doors, real, glowing cider and heady pub-brewed beer................... How could you (or is it just a ploy to keep info from your devoted mother who would not want to know of your flirtations in the backstreets of Frome)! Come back soon - I need an excuse to get out again....... |
| 14th January 2009 Fin.T | Strange Cafe - From: A Room in Frome Hey Oli! You forgot to put in the bit about the odd people in the The Square Cafe. Great bacon sandwiches but rather strange people - The rather large woman who only spoke to her child and husband in complete baby language and the old man singing along to the classical music on his ipod! We knew you were trying very hard not to laugh but we couldn't help but to break down into fits of sniggering. I will never let you forget that cafe! Never! Fin d:) |
| 14th January 2009 Fin.T | Hi! - From: Froman Saga Part II - Bath and Longleat Seems like you had a nice time....Look who's added to your blog! I am having a boring time at school...as always. CU L8R, Fin. d:) |
| 14th January 2009 Tom | - From: Froman Saga Part II - Bath and Longleat Sounds like you had fun. Wish i went to the safari park. Next time... |
| 14th January 2009 L.BATH | - From: Froman Saga Part II - Bath and Longleat I say, steady on old chap. Pity I didn't see you out there ...my aim is usually spot on!! |
| 14th January 2009 chris | haha - From: A Room in Frome did you happen to froom in young ladies while you were in the country ollie? theres a wee lass named gloria who hangs out on the bright side of the road... |
| 14th January 2009 chris | nie mate - From: Christmas Spirits well done buddy, youll be happy to know im nearly up with your blog. hope you had a great christamas and new year. all the best for 2009 my friend! |
| 13th January 2009 nunu | Oli,what a fantastic place to be !!! - From: A Room in Frome Okay Oli,I'm sold,what a lovely place,definitely a must see,thanks Oli,this has given me an incentive to save,sounds and looks absolutely sublime,Yay to you Oli :) |
| 13th January 2009 Gary | Frome with A View - From: A Room in Frome Good 'un Oliver - can't wait for the next instalment! Sol and Fin send their love and monkey-boy wants you to come back soon! They're off to school now that I've stripped away the fur..... Hope all's well with you. |
| 13th January 2009 Tom | - From: A Room in Frome Have been to stonhenge and have to agree about he tour, but is better if you go on a proper tour and use the audio tour... Nice entry, can't wait for part 2... |
| 13th January 2009 No 2 fan! but most important! | - From: A Room in Frome Great read and thoroughly enjoyed this one...wish I was there too! Loved the swords and staircases......very funny!! xxxx's |
| 25th December 2008 nunu | My Holiday - From: Christmas Spirits Hey Oli,Im on holiday as well,Im vacationing in Avondale Auckland,you may have heard of it lol.I really dont need to travel overseas at all Oli,I just need to log onto your travel blog and Im there. haha.,I know Im cheap :).Anyways Oli hope your Xmas went well,despite being alone out there in the wop wops,all your STAMFORD family send you a big hug and kiss(esp Siuta hehe)Bye for now Oli |
| 25th December 2008 anonymous | - From: Christmas Spirits Mention!!! Yessssssssss!! |
| 25th December 2008 D | - From: Christmas Spirits O - Nice update, Merry Christmas, now go back to work!, D |
| 28th November 2008 nu | Hey Oliver,I so NVU(get it haha) - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Hi Oli,how ru?Wow bro,seems like your having so much fun,I guess I will not be able to contact you over Xmas to come into work for us a few shift lol,which I know you will drop everything to come and help out your Stamford family,hehe,I will keep it brief Oli,all the same people are here,me Maryanne ,Mavae,Siuta,Yasu,etc etc,yes our second home :)Have a wonderful Xmas Oli,and a safe and pleasant New Year. NU |
| 26th November 2008 Sarah | - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup mmmm Alphabet soup.... great on a cold London night! Though I think some letters might have been missing then! great blog :D can see why you pick reading Dickens now :) And your photos are fantastic. See you after Rome next week- we'll have to compare notes! |
| 26th November 2008 Azza | J is for... - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Just read your blog...oh wait thats not really in the spirit of all things europe...but just to show off, i turned on my ceiling fan, wet myself all over and removed my doonah just so i could feel fkn cold like i bet ur feeling now:)good laughs mate as per usual, love the photo at belgium station, tom looks a hell of a lot more at home there than he does at davies rd!and i also wouldn't mind sharing a shortbread or shortcake or whatever with king dulal...sounds like a mighty jolly fellow:)stay cool mate |
| 23rd November 2008 Dani | B is for... - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Birthday present! Of the 'best ever' variety. Or, perhaps a little more relevant, of the 'one and only' category for this year - I think your one package which made its journey all the way from 'far south-west' deserved a mention? Disappointing! Enjoyable reading though, nice work xx |
| 22nd November 2008 Dulal | B is for Football in Zanzibar - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Ollie! What on earth happened to your figure & thighs? My Forearms are bigger than that (albeit not all muscle). You need to get back to your Eet-som-more (shortcake biscuits) diet & use me as an example of the 'in look' (45% muscle 55% fat). Also mate you lost your chance, the fabulous Julie has moved in with Shane - you left it too late. Oh & its expected to hit sub zero here soon, so dont expect a warm dismbarkment off the Jet (attempt at a punt). And I cant believe you used the 'it snow joke' line, you might as well have put a 'knock, knock' or chicken crossing the road joke in there'. Oh, Oh and another thing 'frog legs: like Chicken but with more of a bounce' - They're getting worse day in day out ol' boy. Finally, K is for Kold in London (as well as King Dulal). |
| 21st November 2008 Justine (Julie's sis, frog family) | :-D - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup I've got 3 letters: OMG !!! Fitzroy Tavern ?? I am pretty sure this is the place I went to in 2006 when we were on a "night and gosthly tour" and the guy brought us to that pub ... AND I had the most amazing beer in my entire life: Alpine Lager !! It's like drinking honey, ... 2 years later I still hope to find some wherever I go but I think I will have to go back to London! It will definitely be worth it! I am so happy to see it wasn't all a dream and that I'm not the only one to love Alpine Lager! |
| 20th November 2008 Auntie E | H is for - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Heart shaped snowflake!! the very first thing I noticed on the photo...sorry Oliver! but..look closely....there are TWO!! anyone else spot it?... A little clearing of the throat here...what about the luxury accommodation that could be found in st. 'A' ??!!!!!! Hope you don't let me down....XX |
| 19th November 2008 Tom | G is for Gee Boys... - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Come on, get with the programs, forgotten us already, we are so much funnerer than anyoune else on your travels...!!! |
| 18th November 2008 Jimbo | Comedy Gold - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup I have to say I loved this entry! P is for Papa Antonio who took us off the cold and dangerous streets of Naples and gave us a nice comforting mug of love and generosity, along with the best accomadation available for a reasonable price. The man who gave us refuge and protection from the angry Napolese mobsters who we accidentally insulted by cutting in front of them in the line for pizza. Thoughtfully hooked us up with some babalicious Italian girls and gave us unlimited free soft drinks! We all miss you Papa. F could be for Favourite brother James but I know it would be a little unfair for you to say it publicly especially when Tom and Eddie could read it (but you tell me enough anyway so I'll that one slip) Also, Gary's comment about the mini golf absolutely cracked me up to the max! Hahaha, it was quite strange though that all the other people playing that day were dwarves... |
| 17th November 2008 Julie | Fabulous ! - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Love to read your blog so much !! Great ideas the 26 entries. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with us ! Thank you, it was a pleasure as my dad would probably say. Can't believe you are still living in hostels...I get sick of it after 3 weeks...Guess what ? Shane and I bought a house !! In Craigie !! Wonderful weather in Perth ! When would you be back ? Safe travel. |
| 17th November 2008 Gary | Mini - golf? - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup So is it called 'mini - golf' because it's typically played by dwarfs like that couple standing beside Tom? Still loving the blogging. Don't stop. |
| 17th November 2008 MGD | golly golly ollie - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup O - good entry, have to say that what impressed me the most was the use of that funny looking worm like thing on top of "Buñyol" - seems that you have indeed learnt a lot whilst in Europe - not sure why you bothered with Uni!! |
| 17th November 2008 Tom | B is for.... - From: A Warm Bowl of Alphabet Soup Good blog, I hope Francoise somehow finds this. A few suggestions though: B should be for Biscuit capital of the world. Because Nice and Monte Carlo are two of Arnott's finest products and our next pport of call. S should be for stubborn cause that was definately the word you were looking for the other day. X should be for eXtra hot like the shows in Amsterdam, but maybe you didn't want to talk about them with everyone. Whoops! |
| 29th October 2008 Olivers Travels | Hibernation - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. Fingers temporarily frozen thanks to the snow in London (earliest winter snow in London since 1934 apparently) but will update soon... |
| 28th October 2008 MGD | winter hibernation? - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. No update for a long time - are you still there or have you gone into hibernation with the onset of the long cold English winter?? |
| 11th October 2008 Dulal | Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Amsterdam - From: Around Italy. And it's pronounced Grah-tsye not Grassiest, Tom Yeah, How comes you havn't mentioned anything about Amsterdam. Tom say's you've been there & usually you dont miss a skip for your 'been-there-done-that travel blog'. What do we want? - Amsterdam, when do we want it? - Now! |
| 11th October 2008 Dulal | Charles Dickinson - 1951 - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. LOL. You Fool. Firstly, you'd never come close to Charles Dickins, hence I compared you to the American childrens book author Dickinson (writes for 7-8 year olds). Secondly, I can fly. Thirdly, You're a guest here & I dont want to have to deal with emotional baggage after a thrashing on the basketball court. 'Nuf Said. |
| 11th October 2008 Olivers Travels | Charles Dickinson? - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. Firstly, Dulal, you don't know what you're talking about. It's Dickens, fool. 2nd, there is no photo enhancing in that picture, I must have just been swept up by a gust of Cornish wind. 3rd, There are plenty of Basketball courts in London, just tell me when. |
| 10th October 2008 Dulal | Trifle is not a desert but the Eiffel Tower in French - From: Near Disaster in Paris Spelt Tour Eiffel. For more evidence of Photo editing & enhancement, like the Touche Monsieur & Splice louvre (above), please see the England section pic of the Jump. Even I cant jump that high :-) |
| 10th October 2008 Dulal | Basketball & Jumping - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. Bread & a bar of soap..Gruel & Toast - Charles Dickinson: whose he? You should be with either Penguin (the publisher, not the short fella from Batman) or Hollywood (with your photo enhanced jump - Liz does not look impressed at all actually! :-) ) And PLEEEASE, you cant jump or play Basketball. I'm 5ft & a bit & you squirmished your way out of many a basketball challenges in Africa. Your Reason - Find a basket ball court, excuses, excuses, excuses |
| 10th October 2008 Dulal | Noodle Box - From: Wasted on the Swiss?? A Noodle box is a box that has noodles in it..DUH! Also I think 'you should write a book'.....Sings 'la la la la la is in the air'.... & I thought I was your number one fan; Tilman: Romeo, where art thou Romeo .... You Better post this Ollie :-) |
| 10th October 2008 Dulal | The names Jones, Oliver Jones - From: Around Italy. And it's pronounced Grah-tsye not Grassiest, Tom Yea Blayby, go Blahby: Thats what I'm talkin' about - bitta ducking, bitta diving. Somersaulting through lighting fast closing doors, single arm pullups over electric tracks & then sitting down next to a venetian sunset with the shorter siblings: James & Tom (Thats what Ollie told me). Indiana, eat your heart out. |
| 10th October 2008 Dulal (British Team GB) | Nice Jeans - From: Family Reunion So thats what the Chair from Malawi was from!! Also, dont even try it: Team GB came 4th in the Olympics (ahead of Aussieland) & we may not have shrimp, but we boast a national dish of Battered Fish & Chips. Oh & cant fail to notice - Nice Jeans ;-) |
| 7th October 2008 Olivers Travels | Place names - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. That reminds me of another favourite of mine - Radlett (near St Albans). I always think it sounds like the name of something nasty you might find living behind your sofa. Ooh, there's a whole family of Radletts down there! Kill them. Ah, England. |
| 7th October 2008 Gary Warsop | beyond Blaby ..... - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. I thought it wonderful that your roadsign actually reads as "end Blaby" - there may well be many locals who might agree...... Some of the place names in this part of the Midlands are wonderful and personal favourites with me have always been Kirby Muxloe and Ratby (in my youth both villages with decent pubs - ask your mum)! I'm pleased all is well - keep on blogging! Gary |
| 3rd October 2008 Eddie | A Lymerick - From: Near Disaster in Paris Eddie and Oliver Gee, Went on a trip to Paris But to their dismay, They had no where to stay, Until they found good ol' Marie AUTHORISED Thanks for the great trip, and numerous memories... (Paris is pronounced 'Par-ee') |
| 29th September 2008 lils | ME impressed? - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. think again if you think i was impressed at your photo enhanced jump,mine was MUCH higher...but you didn't show that picture did you? |
| 28th September 2008 Julie | Book - From: Wasted on the Swiss?? You know what ? you should probably write a book about all your adventures when you get back (if you do...), it's so much fun to read your blog ! I love it ! |
| 28th September 2008 Julie | Angel ! - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. I love it ! All the thing you have to do to keep the blog interesting ! Get kicked out of a hostel...save a man's life...please go on !!! |
| 27th September 2008 Traveling Partner | - From: Oliver in England, with a Twist. OOHHH Blaby Blaby its a wild world.... (Thanks Tom for touring Birmingham with me!!!) |
| 22nd September 2008 anonymous | - From: Wasted on the Swiss?? Ahhhh good old Switzerland, beautiful place, i argree with everything you said, would definatly go back again... You'd better post this... |
| 22nd September 2008 Jimbo | Top Quality - From: Wasted on the Swiss?? Another Cracker of an entry... good work. One addition would be the 'random security passport check' that the Germans happened to perform on our car, although in 18 years the Gianom's had never had their passports checked, apparently having 3 large unwashed, semi-homeless Australian vagabonds changes things a little.... Though I won't complain, another stamp in the ol' passport is always welcomed. |
| 20th September 2008 MGD | - From: Wasted on the Swiss?? to bee or not two bees? - well actually its a wasp on the jam. Also, almost certain that you go to a Nudelbox to get Ruddle Huddels |
| 14th September 2008 Leanne Rogerson | Sl;eepwalking Eddie - From: The Eye of the Gorilla - A Poem Your mum said the poem was wonderful....I concur. |
| 14th September 2008 Leanne Rogerson | Sl;eepwalking Eddie - From: Near Disaster in Paris I promise not to mention Eddie's sleepwalking episode to the Birkenhead locals.....on second thoughts, the local girls might find it quite sweet..... |
| 14th September 2008 Leanne Rogerson | Missing in Action - From: Family Reunion My first thought was that James clearly felt comfortable he was the favourite and didn't feel the need to upstage his siblings..... |
| 4th September 2008 the not so pregnant one anymore | - From: Family Reunion yes yes, i do agree oliver....a good looking bunch of us 'dozen cousins' especially the one on the far left....'WHAT A CRACKA' x |
| 2nd September 2008 anonymous | - From: Family Reunion OOH BLABY, YOU'RE DRIVING ME DRAZY, OOH BLABY... |
| 2nd September 2008 Tom | - From: Around Italy. And it's pronounced Grah-tsye not Grassiest, Tom the less we say about the eruption the better, free relief, wait till amsterdam, need i say more... |
| 25th August 2008 James | Excuse me? - From: Family Reunion I think you'll find that Mum said she wanted a picture of her with her favourite BOY. Something about having it framed or something.... Actually, I know you just photo-shopped me out because you can clearly see just how much taller I am than you now... |
| 25th August 2008 J-Train | Additional notes. - From: Around Italy. And it's pronounced Grah-tsye not Grassiest, Tom Yet another inspiring entry. But I have to say that you forgot to mention a few things... One beautiful rendition of Brimful of Asha and its consequences... some say it caused an eruption of violence that could easily be compared with Vesuvius' eruption, occurring some 2000 years ago, not so far away from that very room. Also, you state that the only way to relieve yourself for free in Venice is the ol' train trick but you and me both know that at 5 in the morning the deserted streets of Venice are often stained by the filth of young thoughtless tourists (quite literally) - Conveniently missed that bit out didn't ya? Also you claim that you don’t know why you were watching me change, but then, pictorial evidence from your camera suggests you make a habit of it... Explain that… |
| 21st August 2008 Tom | - From: Around Italy. And it's pronounced Grah-tsye not Grassiest, Tom Gratsis |
| 19th August 2008 Que Dog 1 | Awesome! - From: Around Italy. And it's pronounced Grah-tsye not Grassiest, Tom You continue to amaze Ol-Bang... I esp liked the part "while we told them great stories about all the sharks and crocodiles we see when we go surfing in Perth".... FOSH! But I'm sure it was a great conversation starter with some lovely french ladies!? |
| 6th August 2008 Olivers Travels | Best Opener - From: Near Disaster in Paris "Il y a sept personnes dans ma famille" will probably always remain the most versatile and engaging conversation starter in the French language. I can't remember, but I HOPE I opened with it in the tourism office. Please disregard the previous comment. |
| 4th August 2008 Cara | glad to hear EAWO is still working for you... - From: Near Disaster in Paris If you walked into the tourism office and said, "Il y a sept personnes dans ma famille" then I do not blame the tourism lady at all for being rude!! But it looks like you had a lovely time, and so sweet of you to take your brother (even though your theory almost made him sleep on a bench). Take care |
| 3rd August 2008 Shirley (Gee) Byrne | Viva la France! - From: Near Disaster in Paris Hi Oliver, Suddenly found the time (and patience) to work out Facebook and Blogs and stuff like that. So good to see you and am enjoying your travel diary. How great that there's another Gee - probably apart from Judee and Grayem - who find Paris and Parisians charming and friendly - well, all the French people and places pretty nice - Paris is the best city I've been to, I must say. And you're right about the 'speaking French' bit - I've never understood why English-speaking people feel everyone else should speak their language. Francais is much more fun. Great to see what you look like now that grown up. Very Gee (especially the nose) and Eddie looks pretty much the same only grown up. He had just started school when I saw him last. And as for the photo that had the lovely Elizabeth in it. Look forward to reading more of your adventures. Love Shirley |
| 2nd August 2008 Dulal | Feeling... - From: Leaving African Trails Oleh, you didn't mention the 'Feeling Hut hut hut' song, which was supposed to be pronounced Hat, Hot, Hurt by Emil. :-) |
| 2nd August 2008 Dulal | Animal Joke - From: Face to Face with a Wild Lion - Zambia Whats Black, White & Red all over? A1: A Penguin with a sunburn OR A2: A Newspaper ... its a pun, get it? |
| 2nd August 2008 Dulal | Health & Safety? - From: A Long Fall at Victoria Falls What does 'Health' & 'Safety' have to do with Africa? Whats a fence, whats a Seat Belt? |
| 2nd August 2008 Dulal | Laughing Cook - From: When I Was in Zanzibar... The Cook at the Tiny Restaurant couldn't stop laughing & staring that Mr Oliver Gee (a Mzungu/white man) had acquired a taste for & could eat so many Chapattis! She was dumbfounded..Go Ollie, Go! |
| 2nd August 2008 Dulal - Partner in Crime | Happy border official - From: Where The Malawi Are We? LOL..I was the last one of the group to be stamped in, the border guy was stamping everyones documents with a gleaming smile on his face that reached his ears! Mission Impossible achieved with the dead arm break dancing move. |
| 2nd August 2008 Dulal - Partner in Crime | No Money Pool Trick - From: The Old French Drop Best trick - you never mentioned the 7 or so games of pool we won(hustled) with no 'kwach' in our pockets (in Dar) & the guy went red with anger! |
| 2nd August 2008 Julie | Lion - From: Face to Face with a Wild Lion - Zambia Love the story about the lion...I was really into it and wondering if you were going to make it alive...Well I kind of knew that..lol but it was great to read it ! Keep up the good work... |
| 2nd August 2008 Julie | Bungy - From: Leaving African Trails Can't believe you did it !!! How was it ? Scary ? |
| 2nd August 2008 Julie | Bravo ! - From: Near Disaster in Paris Bonjour, so you made it to Paris...nice ! I'm glad you found a nice French lady like that...never met any...lol. But that was quite an adventure for both of you...I'm still in Chicago, flying to St Maarten in a few days and then off to France to visit my family in Burgundy...let me know if you're around ! You are more than welcome ! BTW I have a cousin in Paris...for next time... Did you speak French ?? Hope so ! Flying back to Perth on August 30th ! CAN'T WAIT ! |
| 21st July 2008 Tom | Thanks - From: Where The Malawi Are We? Thanks for the giraffes, you danced for them!!! |
| 21st July 2008 Tom | - From: When I Was in Zanzibar... Sounds fantastic, love the fireflies bit. How was the serenity??? |
| 18th July 2008 Justine | Wow ! - From: Face to Face with a Wild Lion - Zambia Hey ! I'm Julie Tilman's sister, she showed me your blog a few weeks ago when she visited us in Brisbane. I've always wanted to go to Africa and after reading your amazing stories and looking at the pictures I really really want to go ! Hope you are still having a nice time around the world ! Justine |
| 17th July 2008 Grant | Stolen Jumper - From: Where The Malawi Are We? Devo about the Jumper buddy! I was going to put up a reward for it's safe return! But I wasn't sure about the exchange rate... "1500 Kwach for the safe return, the grey jumper for which I yearn!" |
| 5th July 2008 Vic Bongiorno | Good Read Oliver - From: Catching Monkeys and Chasing Snakes Your not the little boy I remember you as. You would probably not remember me but regards to Peter and Ruth. If you are emailing Martin also pass on regards (and email) from myself and Rob Gain (Kiwi from Christchurch) Martin's class of '79 Cheeers Oliver Vic |
| 12th June 2008 tim mit | dance off - From: The Old French Drop mate, i loved the story, but thought i had to tell you that the latest issue of FHM lists breakdancing in nightclubs as ... NOT COOL!!! i immediately thought of you when I heard that - proof it still rocks in Africa! |
| 12th June 2008 MGD | French Drop - From: The Old French Drop Understand that you are also incredibly good at French Dropping borrowed money - but note, do not want to see "incredibly good" quoted out of context in your blog intro - MGD |
| 12th June 2008 Tom | 18 DAYS!!!!!!!!! - From: A Long Fall at Victoria Falls We all know that the next wonder of the world you see will be your favorite older brother. Cant wait to see the dvd... 18 DAYS!!!!!!!!! |
| 12th June 2008 Tom | Love It - From: The Old French Drop But you are a witch doctor. Im glad you did it. Wish it could have been filmed. |
| 12th June 2008 silas | - From: The Old French Drop dont forget that memorable couch french drop! i swear she didn't know where it went. |
| 12th June 2008 Dani | To be continued - From: A Long Fall at Victoria Falls Considering I'm at work right now, I am not in a suitable state of mind to comment. I may say something I regret as I am welling up inside with insane jealousy and frustration at the fact I'm sitting at my desk. You'll be hearing from me later. |
| 12th June 2008 Lils | Tricks.......... - From: The Old French Drop You and your fantastic tricks, you are amazing!!!! |
| 10th June 2008 tom | - From: Boda Boda in Kampala twice on the equator aren't you special. good story man |
| 4th June 2008 Jessie | - From: Boda Boda in Kampala Hey... I came across your blog while searching for information on Uganda (I'll be there this Saturday). I just wanted to say I think you're an amazing writer, and I enjoyed reading this very much. looking forward to the boda bodas... hahaha |
| 1st June 2008 Chrisso | - From: This is Africa awesome mate, great stuff!! |
| 1st June 2008 Chris | - From: The Eye of the Gorilla - A Poem awesome mate |
| 28th May 2008 normasomer | YES!!! - From: The Eye of the Gorilla - A Poem Way to go !tarna! |
| 22nd May 2008 Julie | - From: Catching Monkeys and Chasing Snakes Love your blog Oliver, Africa looks absolutely gorgeous !! Wow ! It's great to read all your adventures ! Keep up the good work ! Enjoy Europe, please feel free to visit my family in Burgundy. I'll be there for 2 weeks in August, would you still be there ? |
| 22nd May 2008 Olivers Travels | Re: size of cobra... - From: Catching Monkeys and Chasing Snakes For those questioning my description of the snake's size, please understand that I was measuring it in Kenyan notation. It was only the tail that was 2 metres. That should give you a better idea. |
| 21st May 2008 Gary | Thirty years time... - From: This is Africa Hey, Oliver this is a great travelblog! It's good to see your pictures and your writing is great, so keep it up! It sounds like you're having an amazing time - make the best of it all and, later, cherish and share the memories (but remember that in thirty years time some people might be bored with hearing "When I was in Africa...." though I doubt it as it's alot more exciting than Greece)! Have a wonderful time in England with your family and (mum's) friends - I wish I was going to be there too. Take care. Have a wonderful time, enjoy yourself but be safe.... Best wishes, Gary |
| 18th May 2008 MGD | - From: Catching Monkeys and Chasing Snakes Good to see all is going well but do have a few comments - the electric fences are actually designed to keep the people away from the hippos, not vis a vesa - you have probably made a mistake re the size of the Egyptian Cobra and uderestimated its size . Based on well documented zooalogical date the Kenyan variety would almost certainly have been at least three meters long, if not more - lastly, not sure, but understand that it was either this Martin that you refer to (or perhaps his travelling companion??) who served as the original model for Indianna Jones (think that there is some sort of referece to this in the official IJ website |
| 16th May 2008 nu | Hello Oliver,from Nunu - From: This is Africa Hey Oliver,your mum mentioned to me to check out your blog,as youve finally manged to write something haha.OMG looks amazing,I so envy you brother.Those drinks outside overlooking a perfect sunset,sounds out of this world.No dramas on this side boss just the fact that we have a whole new set of porters.Marli has left,Conrad's last day next week,and Jim has given me a four day weekend,so lots of eating for me bro.Hmmm sounds like the food is umm "delicious" over there,fried termites,yum yum :).Ok babe,lovely to know your making the most of it,oh to be 21 again haha.Ok take care Oli,and be safe and I will be spying on you through your travel log,lol lol Nuxxxxxxx |
| 15th May 2008 silas | - From: Boda Boda in Kampala mate that sounds slightly more insane than our bike ride in bali! im glad there not scraping you of the road. |
| 14th May 2008 Tom | Wow - From: Catching Monkeys and Chasing Snakes Sounds like fun. I hope you bought me a monkey back... |
| 14th May 2008 Lils | TERMITES!!!!!!!! - From: This is Africa Fried and salted termites! Yea well I don't think i'd be eating that!When I don't even like risoto(and thats well....edible) can't wait to the next blog!Have fun!xxoo |
| 14th May 2008 James | - From: Boda Boda in Kampala Glad to see you still have your sense of humour... Sounds like there's suicidal drivers all over the world (Bongo - the Raro bus driver) |
| 14th May 2008 James | - From: The Eye of the Gorilla - A Poem Wow! Sounds amazing. Awesome poem.... next time lets have one in swahili |
| 13th May 2008 dani | the hair issue - From: Boda Boda in Kampala I was enjoying perusing your blog and pontificating how nice it was to see you with hair, for as long as I've known you I've wondered if you were secretly undergoing chemotherapy. But alas, it was not to last. Sorry Ol, I'm with your mum on this one. As for the 'beard'...what were you saying about my tan? I think they're equally as probable... :) xx stay safe. |
| 13th May 2008 tim mit | awesome - From: This is Africa hey mate, it all looks and sounds amazing! the story about the snake was wicked and your poetry skillz (note the spelling) are still epic! keep in touch champ. |
| 30th April 2008 dani | 34 photos? - From: The Adventure Begins So apparently there are 34 photos hidden somewhere in this blog...I know I'm technologically challenged but this is bordering on plain stupidity. Where are they? and are they of the African variety? These are all I care for. |
| 30th March 2008 Julie | Wow ! - From: The Adventure Begins You are going to have so much fun and adventures ! Africa...wow ! Can't wait to hear more about it and see some pictures !! Let me know what you think of the food too...very important ! ENJOY and stay safe ! You might have to use your French in so part of Africa ! |
| 30th March 2008 Julie | - From: 3 Months in Auckland Love your sense of humour, I'm going to enjoy reading your blog every week ! Have a wonderful time backpacking around the world, who knows when you'll be back...but I guess no place is better than Perth !!! I love it here !!! Take care...A bientot ! |
| 29th March 2008 no dramas | " no dramas" - From: 3 Months in Auckland funny stuff, it had been really pleasured to worked with you, and its sad to say goodbye, wish you hav awsome and safe trip, dont forget to send me a picture about you sleep with lions.hahaha |
| 27th March 2008 Aaron | haha - From: 3 Months in Auckland sik stories bro, u haven't lost that sense of humour i love, rugged good looks?? nah just joking, u've always had them. take it easy man, have loads of fun |
| 25th March 2008 Lee McDougall | - From: The Adventure Begins Woah, sounds like a fucking awesome trip. Cant wait to do one myself! Will be checking up on you. Have fun man |
| 25th March 2008 Kylie | africa - From: The Adventure Begins Your going to LOVE africa! Have fun! My brother went there last year and absolutely LOVED it! I'm jealous.... Have fun though! Beware of the guys in the markets! x |
| 25th March 2008 Silas | - From: 3 Months in Auckland mate! a gay indian back up dancer??? Fuckin Funny. Hows fat tony goin? |
| 24th March 2008 mendy | - From: The Adventure Begins olie!! nice story and seem so well-planned for africa huh! have fun and try to be like a real animal african lover awrite... its been great 2 work wit u! do not hesitate to come bck 2 stamford if u'd ever want to deliver some message again =P -SAMPAI JUMPA LAGI- |
| 24th March 2008 Raf | Rabies.... - From: The Adventure Begins Dude....rabies is the least of your worries out there!lol...but seriously though, please be very careful while your in Africa....its the amazing and beautiful place you will ever see....but just be very very careful while you trvel around....and I mean of the people not the animals!lol |
| 22nd March 2008 Tombo | You Loser - From: The Adventure Begins Love the mention of my name , once. Hope you have a fantastic time in good old Africa. Good times... |
