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Thought I'd just check in for a long overdue update, not really the update I was hoping for. RIP George, your tales have been keeping me entertained and brightening up my day for ages and I'm deeply saddened to hear of your passing.  |
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Wow this is terrible to hear, RIP... Many an afternoon spent reading your tales..
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Jan 15, 2024 14:44:24 GMT
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I'm sure many of us miss georgeb from these parts, I know I do. Just wanted to remind anyone who hasn't read it that his unique style of prose can still be found here on amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Letter-Manila-George-Bryden-ebook/dp/B077WJ7GR9I'm about halfway through at this point and obviously while bittersweet it is an enjoyable read, definitely recommended. |
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Frankenhealey
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Jan 16, 2024 10:47:16 GMT
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Always missed. Especially at this time of year.
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Jan 29, 2024 16:49:33 GMT
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I have been thinking about him a bit recently. I never got around to reading his book, despite buying it. I need to get on it. He came to mind again this week when a chap I follow on youtube moved to the Philippines. George had a good life there and had a way with words that gave a great and funny insight into life on the other side of the world.
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Jan 29, 2024 21:35:33 GMT
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I got in so much trouble for referring to the kids as bottle openers!
Still miss him.
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Jan 30, 2024 13:25:54 GMT
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I'm reading his book and have just got to the part of his life where I stumbled across him on this forum. The P38 purchase!
Bittersweet moment knowing he has gone, and there will be no more stories. RIP George.
On a sub note, does anyone know how Madam and the girls are doing now?
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There was someone on here who had contact with Madam, but I cannot for the life of me remember who it was. I'm re-reading this thread from the beginning now, only wish I had discovered it before the youtube videos were taken down  |
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There was someone on here who had contact with Madam, but I cannot for the life of me remember who it was. I'm re-reading this thread from the beginning now, only wish I had discovered it before the youtube videos were taken down is who you are thinking of, although he hasn't been on the forum since last October. |
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Every time I read a news report of something happening in Manilla or the greater Philippines I can't help wondering how George would have reported on it.
Ride free George.
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Mar 12, 2024 16:06:29 GMT
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Finally finished the book and re-read this thread during a bit of downtime. Georges adventures in Manila have fascinated me and as I often do, I did a spot of Google Street View surfing, and what did I spy... maps.app.goo.gl/16x3GF645287MXQy5Bittersweet once again, but did make me smile. RIP George. |
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Mar 12, 2024 21:36:57 GMT
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I miss old George and his sense of humour. Some people are taken from us far too early.
Often wonder how the family are doing without him.
James
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Mar 14, 2024 10:31:16 GMT
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Georges adventures in Manila have fascinated me and as I often do, I did a spot of Google Street View surfing, and what did I spy... maps.app.goo.gl/16x3GF645287MXQy5That fenced off area opposite, is that the famous basketball court used to store the dead, as per the book? |
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Frankenhealey
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Mar 14, 2024 15:10:14 GMT
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The best of us are taken too soon
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Mar 14, 2024 16:18:48 GMT
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That's categorically not George...
There's a green beetle that hasn't appeared to move, and a big house that got knocked down where the fenced off bit is. And a Corolla (?) has appeared in the fenced off bit between 2018 & '19
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Davey
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Mar 14, 2024 16:26:48 GMT
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That's categorically not George... There's a green beetle that hasn't appeared to move, and a big house that got knocked down where the fenced off bit is. And a Corolla (?) has appeared in the fenced off bit between 2018 & '19 Well i shall retract that then hah. |
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EU8 civic type S - MG ZT cdti - R56 MINI Cooper S - Audi A3 8p - Jaguar XF (X250) - FN2 Civic Type R - Mk2 2.0i Ford Focus - Mercedes W212 E250
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Mar 15, 2024 10:11:06 GMT
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That's categorically not George... There's a green beetle that hasn't appeared to move, and a big house that got knocked down where the fenced off bit is. And a Corolla (?) has appeared in the fenced off bit between 2018 & '19 The green beetle was his neighbours, there's a picture somewhere in the thread with it in shot with RR. Don't forget he moved house a number of times during the course of this thread and his book. |
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