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by EdinWigan
Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: A fond farewell(ish).
Replies: 101
Views: 21360
Great Britain

Re: A fond farewell(ish).

OD, co founder and main techie-turner thingy. Why don't we just make him:

Orange Dragon
Hon Admin

or

Orange Dragon
Admin (Retd)

To reflect his contribution to us actually having a CEO now?

Just a thought!
by EdinWigan
Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: What is the downside and upside of living abroad?
Replies: 53
Views: 11343
Great Britain

Re: What is the downside and upside of living abroad?

Alternatively, you could get a job with a foreign company that has a base in Cambodia. If you shine there then opportunities can be found for work in other worldwide locations. This in turn can strengthen your CV for future working opportunities overseas. I have seen this happen with German and Engl...
by EdinWigan
Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: What is the downside and upside of living abroad?
Replies: 53
Views: 11343
Great Britain

Re: What is the downside and upside of living abroad?

It will be nice to have a more simple life. Here has been good but time for a change
by EdinWigan
Thu Jun 04, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: What is the downside and upside of living abroad?
Replies: 53
Views: 11343
Great Britain

Re: What is the downside and upside of living abroad?

Well, I am greedy, to be honest. I recently turned 50, single now and comfortable. I would like to tell you all about the hardship in my life now but there has been none. I have made my own way in life since my late teens. Like a lot of folk did my time in the military, there is something fun about ...
by EdinWigan
Tue Jun 02, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Charles Kennedy RIP
Replies: 1
Views: 1172
Great Britain

Charles Kennedy RIP

Charles Kennedy RIP - A man, who had times fought his demons but was a true 'Peoples Politician' who connected without the need for the spin
by EdinWigan
Mon Jun 01, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Fellow foreigners...do you miss fast food in Cambodia?
Replies: 35
Views: 8509
Great Britain

Re: Fellow foreigners...do you miss fast food in Cambodia?

The Chicky French Rotisserie thread might be a new option for you
by EdinWigan
Sun May 31, 2015 11:35 pm
Forum: Getting Your Fill
Topic: Restaurant Review: Chicky French Rotisserie
Replies: 9
Views: 3231
Great Britain

Re: Restaurant Review: Chicky French Rotisserie

I used to love teh Chicken Shack, just out side Alcácer do Sal, Portugal. I am salivating now, just at the memory of that chicken
by EdinWigan
Sun May 31, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Cambodia After Dark
Topic: Angry Birds Bar
Replies: 48
Views: 22956
Great Britain

Re: Angry Birds Bar

I broke into a £10 note last night in Wigan but it did include a pie supper
by EdinWigan
Wed May 27, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: The dangers of excessive alcohol and other friends
Replies: 19
Views: 4746
Great Britain

Re: The dangers of excessive alcohol and other friends

Jamie_Lambo wrote:
BOFH wrote:Alcohol doesn't kill people. People kill people.
agreed :thumb:

I am thinking that is a bastardised quote used by Queen in the lyrics of a song about John Lennon but I am guessing pre-dates it.
by EdinWigan
Wed May 27, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: The dangers of excessive alcohol and other friends
Replies: 19
Views: 4746
Great Britain

Re: The dangers of excessive alcohol and other friends

This is not alcohol poisoning it it a compromised airway and far less than 20 beers can cause the stomach muscles to violently contract (vomit)

If anyone has ever tried Greenall Whitley, before they let Tetley's brew it for them, will tell you half a pint of that crap will have you puke