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19th December 2014, 12:43 AM
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Do i remember
I do know that this Christmas is going to be for me one of the best i think that i will have seeing all my family with grand kids it will be a hell of a lot different to my last Christmas in Changi Jail
Boy am i lucky
But i always think of the guys who never made it
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It is only a pity that my late wife is not here to enjoy it she thought the world of the grand kids
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19th December 2014, 12:58 AM
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Hi Lou
Yes my friend it will be hard for you this Xmas without the dear Wife,but thank goodness you at least have the Children with you,that will at best take some of the sadness away!
You take care there now,and enjoy as best you can!
Will be thinking of you,as well as many others here on site!
All the best
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19th December 2014, 11:39 AM
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Re: Do i remember
Lou, enjoy the season as you wish, do as you please you deserve the best. We are all a tad older now and never know what the morning holds so live for today, enjoy your family love them as if there is no tomorrow and do not add too much tonic to the Gin, takes away the falavour.
Have the best one vere Lou.


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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World Traveller

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19th December 2014, 11:50 AM
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Re: Do i remember
I wish you and your family all the very best Lou, best wishes to Brenda and I have fond memories of your dear Peggy, a lovely lady, and still keep the photo I took in Dunedin.
Cheers
Brian
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19th December 2014, 02:33 PM
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Re: Do i remember
Hi Lou
. Your Christmas card arrived today,
Many thanks and again all the best to you and all your family.
Cheers
Brian
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