1)... I havent signed the bloody Terms and Conditions yet
( haven't received THE email. )

2)... good luck to them selling Tshirts with my mug on em.

How odd, just got an email from The Local asking what my rates were for Microsoft Paint work.

can you make that polo top I'm wearing shrink abit... something about that pic actually make me look like I've got an extra pound or two.

it musta been the lens

or the lighting.... ya ya, thats the ticket.. the lighting.
( please note the heavenly glow surrounding my good self...almost Angelic )

ahh... The check is in the mail.

( one of the three great lies )

Thanks so much everyone for making me feel so welcome, Saturday especially was just wonderful, beautiful town, stunning location by the lake and very friendly locals, including the Policeman who welcomed me at 6.30... "Bonjour Monsieur le fromage!" he called out as I arrived and later when he came round for the rent and I reminded him I had to pay for a one day alcohol license (about 150.00 chufs we were told) he glanced at my bottles of ale and cider, gave me a wink and said "ahhh, c'est bon!".

Sorry I ran out of bagels at about 3, next year I will bring more and a second grill and will be scrounging a volunteer helper from amongst you to help toast them during the lunch rush, I really couldn't cope with the demand on my own but was happy that they were well received.

The event is very well organised by British couple Kieth and Mary and even if old motors are not your thing, it's just such a nice atmosphere. If anyone has any photos, please post them!

I was completely pooped by the evening and had trouble finding my hotel in Geneva but still found the energy to take a bus into town for drinks with Gata, Magic and Russkov and a few others who I can't remember the handles of. Glad I did, great pub and the cheese I brought with me seemed to go down well.

The next day at the Expat-Expo I was struggling with the long hours, so sorry if I didn't seem as chirpy... I also had a stressful 15 minute interview on WRS radio at 2pm to look forward to... it's coming out on Thursday and I'll post a link if I don't come across as a comlete dork.


That was a great surprise for me too, DB had just a day or so before sent me a text wishing me a good weekend and apologising for not being able to attend.

And guys, Zymogen is even nicer in real life than her "hot" avatar might suggest .

There was a few lasses early on who said my friend Nic/Nick had said they should pop by. I just smiled, wondering secretly which Nic/Nick they might be referring to, so thanks!

I'm in Lausanne again on Friday 21st October in the evening at the English church, then the next day at Moevenpick wine shop in Geneva all day. I'll probably stay in Lausanne overnight so if anyone fancies a beer and pizza afterwards, start planning a night for me. I'll post another event later in the week.

Your little one is so sweet and was having such a great time with the newbies little one, even though they did their best to delay my exit by slowing down my packing up.

I never forget a pretty face Grynch. And your wife is pretty sweet too.

Yeah! After i tried the stilton with the oatcakes on Saturday night, i was wondering how im going to make it that long without them.

Seriously people. That was the most amazing combination ever and im not kidding. I was wary of trying them but when i did.... mmmmm

You're very welcome. I'm very happy to help. Your products are delicious and husband has pre-approved more purchases The stilton and chutney is disappearing much too quickly for our liking! I'll definitely let the ladies and gents know you'll be around at the English church. Sorry to sound obtuse but can you tell me where it is?

The Christ Church is at:

Avenue de l'Eglise-Anglaise 1
Case Postale 70
1000 Lausanne 6

I haven't time today to make an event, but basically it will be a cheese and wine evening (wine from South Africa) and there will be a small entry fee TBC. I will be giving a presentation and there will be lots of cheese to try. I'll also be selling and giving a percentage to the church.

Please spread the word as much as you can, it will be a public event to held raise funds for the church. I will also be asking for 2 or 3 people to help me walk around the room with trays of cheese.

If that's the wine I think it is, I would strongly recommend this event.

If only Lausanne wasn't so far away...

Will do.

Yeah yeah yeah... May i remind you that Morges is even further than Lausanne?

Aww....sorry, they were keeping you so busy. The van was full of giggling 5yr olds, trying to chase poor Mike, "you won't dare to tickle us, will ya, shreeeeek shreeeeek run run run" which went for hours. You are so patient. She really did polish of the quarter wheel before we got home, I gota buy more next time I am in ZU which with AG now, weee heee, watch out!

It was a fun event, the Palexpo as well, I didn't talk to Mud yet but I am sure he has found the beers in the fridge already, you are a star. I have met other really lovely EFers there, it was a nice surprise, shout out to Aarau, yes, please, the Barbie cake for beginning of dec. Fab spiritual talk as well, I wouldn't have expect it.

So, apart from lovely food, Mike's events always put nice EFers together, in the most natural and awesome ways. LS it is, though I might be taking a horrid exam in Prague, if I am not, I don't mind wearing the blue apron.

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Great to meet you all and thanks for making us feel very welcome. The cheese was indeed spectacular, along with the ale. The kiddies did enjoy themsleves and were ordered by the parents to "hang on the legs of the cheese man" in order to prevent him from packing up too quickly! Will hopefully catch up with you all again soon.

Hahaha......yeah. Like...I can't still believe you work in the same building, like....wooooot?! Lemi know if you want me to smuggle some school lunches to ya! Greetings to your awesome wife and kiddie, will keep in touch.

No, it's not the SA wine you think it is, but I am sure it will still be spectacular. And it's Friday night... train after work and stay in a cheap hotel like me... then Saturday more wine and cheese in Geneva. You know it makes sense

Nice to meet some newbies and thanks for the offer of pizza at your place, I was so hungry by then but needed to get to Gata in GE. Next time though

I'm thinking about it...

It's so difficult to refuse now I know how wonderful, gorgeous and kind the EF Romandie lot are...

I know exactly where that is, I used to live close-by. I'll be happy to give you a hand with the cheese trays.

Musicchick, if you come I'll bring my boy too

Awesome, so I won't throw the bunny into the wash just yet, hahahaha....I bet it will get abused some more. Greetings to the cutest baby ever, and, your partner, he is such a good sport, it was so fun to have you guys around.

I know, very odd! The offer of school lunches sounds tempting. Just send the delivery to the 4th floor!! Lovely to meet you guys too, must do it again soon.