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Title: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 02:56:43 PM
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza 09 in a number of countries throughout the world, including Egypt. For a list of these countries, visit the WHO website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on H1N1 Influenza 09.
We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt because of the high threat of terrorist attack. We continue to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks against a range of targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Pay close attention to your personal security at all times and monitor the media for information about possible new safety and security risks.
On 22 February 2009, a bomb exploded outside the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, a central tourist destination in Cairo, killing one foreign tourist and injuring a number of other people.
Terrorist attacks could occur at any time, anywhere in Egypt, including in tourist areas. For a list of possible targets, see Safety and Security: Terrorism. Some past attacks have coincided with local holiday weekends.
You should reconsider your need to travel to the Sinai at this time because of the very high threat of terrorist attack. Australians could be inadvertently caught up in attacks directed at others.
Domestic and international political developments may prompt large demonstrations in Egypt. These demonstrations could turn violent and should be avoided.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 02:59:59 PM
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Egyptian authorities have introduced medical screening for the Swine Flu virus (H1N1) at several airports, including Cairo, Hurghada, Taba and Sharm El Sheikh for passengers arriving on international flights. This may change with no notice. You may be asked to undergo further tests if you show flu-like symptoms. Please see the Swine Flu section of this advice for more information.
Egypt has introduced strict entry regulations at all crossings from Libya to Egypt following confirmation by Libyan Authorities of an outbreak of bubonic plague in the Al-Tarsha ara, approximately 40km south of Tubruq. Severe delays at these crossings are likely. No cases of bubonic plague have been reported in Egypt. Please see the Libya travel advice for more informaton and the latest advice.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 03:01:13 PM
Less than 2 weeks and counting  lol:

New bikini purchased today - I'm sure the Egyptians will like it

Swine Flu training on Monday - I'm sure the Egyptians won't be anxious about that

If I don't come back  permission to have a party granted , with a band and any uniforms you feel appropriate  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 03:02:07 PM
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Which was your worst experience on holiday?
Mindy and I booked a romantic week in a hotel by the Red Sea. We were young and broke and it was a big deal. When we got to Egypt, the travel agent had booked us into the wrong hotel. It had the same name as the one we wanted to go to, but it was in the middle of Cairo. Mindy and I are not really city folk, so this was a challenge. We splashed out and hired a local chap to look after us for the week by driving us to places and recommending things to do. He systematically set about removing every penny we had, introducing us to legions of his brothers selling perfume, rugs and jewellery. He took us for a midnight Bedouin feast by the pyramids at Giza. The Bedouin feast came in a pink plastic bag, like the ones in a kebab shop. As we sat on a rug looking at the silent desert, a half-track tank full of armed police arrived and our guide quickly ran off with us in his wake. We really were not supposed to be there and people were very, very cross.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 03:04:29 PM
Nick's All New 'Don't Panic ' Travel Guides

What about Uncle M - should he have any concerns for his trip ? - I'm sure you should be able to locate something - I have every faith in you  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 03:18:35 PM
http://www.preventionweb.net/english/countries/statistics/?cid=54 (http://www.preventionweb.net/english/countries/statistics/?cid=54)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 03:29:52 PM
What about Pastis ...what are the dangers of cruising  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 03:42:02 PM
Sinking, mainly. Or falling off.

Or VD
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 03:50:54 PM
 eeek:  I'll be on bestest behaviour  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 04, 2009, 03:51:58 PM
Sinking, mainly. Or falling off.

Or VD
Does old Val still do the cruises then...?  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 03:57:31 PM
Innocent child
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 04:02:08 PM
What about Pastis ...what are the dangers of cruising  lol:

How long have you got?  lol:    I've nearly finished chapter 2; it's taking an age  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 04:02:46 PM
 Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 04:13:36 PM
What about Pastis ...what are the dangers of cruising  lol:

How long have you got?  lol:    I've nearly finished chapter 2; it's taking an age  cry:

I am waiting  whistle: whistle: whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 04:21:50 PM
I know, I know .....  angry041:

Anyhoo, during downtime on "Carry On Up The Baltics" I hope to detail some more adventures  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2009, 04:22:33 PM
What about Pastis ...what are the dangers of cruising  lol:

How long have you got?  lol:    I've nearly finished chapter 2; it's taking an age  cry:

I am waiting  whistle: whistle: whistle:

You'll have to give her one over lunch tomorrow then (Chapter one that is)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 04:23:56 PM
I have had one I'm waiting for the other  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 04:31:37 PM
 shutup:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 04:35:03 PM
multiples  drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 04:37:15 PM
 cool14:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 04, 2009, 05:03:26 PM
I figure there will be an outbreak of swine flu among the passengers and the ship won't be allowed to dock. We shall end up sailing around the Med for eternity.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 05:04:21 PM
Like in those cheap Lew Grade disaster films  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 05:07:18 PM
I figure there will be an outbreak of swine flu among the passengers and the ship won't be allowed to dock. We shall end up sailing around the Med for eternity.

We might pass like ships in the night Unc, oh, no, I'll be Up The Baltics so it wouldn't work   rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 05:07:51 PM
Unless you got lost
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2009, 05:12:21 PM
"Carry on Up the Baltics"  rubschin: Could be money in that ~ is Jim Dale still available?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 04, 2009, 05:15:42 PM
Unless you got lost

A possibility like:


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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 04, 2009, 05:16:22 PM
Then we could make a mint!
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 05:17:20 PM
Unless you got lost

A possibility like:


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TG is going as well  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 05:21:14 PM
Unless you got lost

Moi?  angel1

I carry a sturdy phrase around with me at all times:

"Isn't there even any red port wine left?"  8). This tells me which way I'm facing, which way my cabin is, which side of the ship I'm on, and even sometimes if I'm in with a chance...  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 05:21:42 PM
 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 04, 2009, 05:32:06 PM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 05:37:02 PM
;D ;D

No kidding Unc, I can't tell you how many times that phrase has saved me ...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 05:38:16 PM
Years ago I met a Norwegian who travelled all over Europe and communicated only in Latin. He got by pretty much everywhere  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 05:42:37 PM
Years ago I met a Norwegian who travelled all over Europe and communicated only in Latin. He got by pretty much everywhere  rubschin:

I hope he wanted to travel all over Europe  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 05:46:11 PM
there's a sub-text here, yes?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 05:48:02 PM
See - you always phrase things much better than me  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 05:49:27 PM
See - you always phrase things much better than me  lol:

See me later in the games room MissD ....  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 05:52:50 PM
Not Backgammon again  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 05:58:06 PM
Have you ever played B?zique - Paris rules? Something a maiden aunt taught me ...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 04, 2009, 05:59:06 PM
A maiden aunt?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 04, 2009, 06:00:11 PM
Not yet  whistle:

I, of course, haven't a clue what it is - regardless of whose rules are being played  shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 06:05:39 PM
Years ago I met a Norwegian who travelled all over Europe and communicated only in Latin. He got by pretty much everywhere  rubschin:

I hope he wanted to travel all over Europe  whistle:
whacky115
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 04, 2009, 07:13:48 PM
Years ago I met a Norwegian who travelled all over Europe and communicated only in Latin. He got by pretty much everywhere  rubschin:

I hope he wanted to travel all over Europe  whistle:
whacky115


It's code... allegedly  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2009, 07:14:32 PM
 whacky115
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 05, 2009, 12:11:05 PM
Less than 2 weeks and counting  lol:

New bikini purchased today - I'm sure the Egyptians will like it

Swine Flu training on Monday - I'm sure the Egyptians won't be anxious about that

If I don't come back  permission to have a party granted , with a band and any uniforms you feel appropriate  Shrugs:
I love you, you do say the nicest things, odd that, you being a woman and all.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 12:29:56 PM
Less than 2 weeks and counting  lol:

New bikini purchased today - I'm sure the Egyptians will like it

Swine Flu training on Monday - I'm sure the Egyptians won't be anxious about that

If I don't come back  permission to have a party granted , with a band and any uniforms you feel appropriate  Shrugs:
I love you, you do say the nicest things, odd that, you being a woman and all.

I'm sure it is the prospect of a party that is getting you going GOS - not me   lol:

But you made me laugh so have some of these

xxxxxx
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 05, 2009, 01:16:27 PM
Aww gosh redface: I have come over all unecessary as my Auntie used to say
and back at you...   (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fmore%2Fbigs%2Fa194.gif&hash=7c6e3bbf0b66b9934912d988f2ad1dd577f36a56)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 02:49:33 PM
Bucket of cold water please  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 02:59:40 PM
It's ok - he's having his afternoon nap. He will be fine after  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 03:02:42 PM
Bugger. Missed Smiley now  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 03:18:43 PM
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8722145249347971631 (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8722145249347971631)  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 03:44:41 PM
 scared2:

Shall I just stay and keep you all company here  instead then   noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 05, 2009, 04:41:18 PM
Bugger. Missed Smiley now  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

Repeated next Saturday.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 05:42:39 PM
 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 05, 2009, 07:05:25 PM
It's ok - he's having his afternoon nap. He will be fine after  lol:
I was watching the tennis
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 07:10:40 PM

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 eyes:

Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 05, 2009, 07:14:10 PM
 eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 07:15:56 PM
 eyes: eyes:

I wonder what Kirsty will do now Wimbledon is over. We have an opening for her selling peanuts, at which she would excel. But I imagine her brute of a boyfriend has other plans  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 07:23:35 PM
She has a Facebook page - I will pm you the link

Although she has a BF  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 05, 2009, 07:27:36 PM
 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 07:28:29 PM
She is a Federer fan though  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 07:36:45 PM
She has a Facebook page - I will pm you the link

Although she has a BF  whistle:

He looks like a brute  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 07:37:50 PM
More to the point they look quite happy together - she is not ready for you yet  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 07:38:40 PM
No one is ready for me  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 05, 2009, 07:40:31 PM
 shutup:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2009, 08:06:41 AM
No one is ready for me  noooo:
Apart from the A & E staff at the local horse pickle!  point:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 06, 2009, 08:15:57 AM
I understand he has a private cubicle permanently reserved.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 08:16:07 AM
 evil: evil:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2009, 08:19:04 AM
evil: evil:
point:

You realise that you wouldn't have hurt yourself so much if you'd been wearing a bucket on your head...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 08:21:11 AM
evil: evil:
point:

You realise that you wouldn't have hurt yourself so much if you'd been wearing a bucket on your head...  whistle:

Like sensible people..... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2009, 08:21:45 AM
evil: evil:
point:

You realise that you wouldn't have hurt yourself so much if you'd been wearing a bucket on your head...  whistle:

Like sensible people..... ::)
Quite...
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: barmisspah? on July 06, 2009, 09:38:25 AM
To get this topic slightly back on thread, may I issue a small word of warning to anyone going to North Africa. Take some antiseptic wipes to wipe your hands after handling the money.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 06, 2009, 09:43:13 AM
I will need to get out of the pool / sea / bar to do that  lol:

Is the money really that bad  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: barmisspah? on July 06, 2009, 09:46:17 AM
I will need to get out of the pool / sea / bar to do that  lol:

Is the money really that bad  eeek:

Not a lot of the people have pockets in their clothes, enough said I think.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 06, 2009, 09:48:16 AM
 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 09:53:15 AM
I will need to get out of the pool / sea / bar to do that  lol:

Is the money really that bad  eeek:

Not a lot of the people have pockets in their clothes, enough said I think.

Pray tell more  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: barmisspah? on July 06, 2009, 09:56:48 AM
I will need to get out of the pool / sea / bar to do that  lol:

Is the money really that bad  eeek:

Not a lot of the people have pockets in their clothes, enough said I think.

Pray tell more  rubschin:

Put yourself in their place, where would you keep your money ?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 09:57:11 AM
My handbag?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: barmisspah? on July 06, 2009, 09:59:37 AM
The gold lame one ?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 10:00:25 AM
No, it walks fine thank you
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2009, 10:04:49 AM
My handbag?
Nick has a manbag!  point:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: barmisspah? on July 06, 2009, 10:05:56 AM
 lol: lol: lol: It's pronounced laa may
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 10:06:19 AM
So where the fvck do they keep their cash?  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 06, 2009, 10:08:05 AM
I will need to get out of the pool / sea / bar to do that  lol:

Is the money really that bad  eeek:

In a word ~ yes.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: barmisspah? on July 06, 2009, 10:09:16 AM
In their 'undergarments'  - crickey I didn't think I would have to spell it out !
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 10:10:33 AM
http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/dysentery.htm (http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/dysentery.htm)

She must take some chamomile tea then!
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 10:17:14 AM
In their 'undergarments'  - crickey I didn't think I would have to spell it out !

This does not bode well  noooo:

I wonder if the hotel is OK, like

She could check it here

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ (http://www.tripadvisor.com/)
 scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 06, 2009, 10:50:24 AM
evil: evil:
point:

You realise that you wouldn't have hurt yourself so much if you'd been wearing a bucket on your head...  whistle:
I am confused, I thought you said it was an helmet, you need to clear this anomaly up BM, it is causing hell down here at the Alamgamated Union Of Boiler and Helmet Makers
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2009, 10:54:23 AM
evil: evil:
point:

You realise that you wouldn't have hurt yourself so much if you'd been wearing a bucket on your head...  whistle:
I am confused, I thought you said it was an helmet, you need to clear this anomaly up BM, it is causing hell down here at the Alamgamated Union Of Boiler and Helmet Makers
Of course I have a helmet!  ::)

I was merely suggesting some protective headgear for those that occupy Nickworld...  point:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 06, 2009, 10:58:11 AM
In their 'undergarments'  - crickey I didn't think I would have to spell it out !

This does not bode well  noooo:

I wonder if the hotel is OK, like

She could check it here

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ (http://www.tripadvisor.com/)


The hotel is fine - award winning and lovely  cloud9:

To reduce any other problems I will not take any money and therefore cannot buy anything  whistle:
 scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 11:02:00 AM
Be sure to touch no-one while you are there. Or eat anything. The Egyptian Diet. You know it makes sense  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 06, 2009, 11:02:00 AM
Ahhh! So you are suggesting Nick wears a bucket whilst you wear a helmet. Double standards here Mr BM?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 06, 2009, 11:03:16 AM
Be sure to touch no-one while you are there. Or eat anything. The Egyptian Diet. You know it makes sense  happy088
I have had Delhi Belly but I have never been there
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 11:04:17 AM
Worst I had was in Mexico  noooo:

I even had stuff coming out of my ears  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2009, 11:05:50 AM
Nigeria... there wasn't a single plate to eat off in the whole country that didn't have a festering pox infested crack in it...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on July 06, 2009, 11:21:03 AM
Malta, down the Gut sick2:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 06, 2009, 11:21:50 AM
Thank goodness I am not going on holiday with you lot - bunch of lightweights  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 06, 2009, 02:45:18 PM
MissD arrives in Egypt and is greeted by the locals ...

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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 02:47:46 PM
MissD arrives in Egypt and is greeted by the locals ...

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...bearing asps
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 06, 2009, 02:51:05 PM
Must ask her if she's packed her asps or whether she intends to buy them locally  rubschin:
How much are they these days anyway, and do you buy them by the pound or what?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 02:51:43 PM
They do them by the inch I believe
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 06, 2009, 02:53:39 PM
Like chains of caterpillars, then?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 06, 2009, 02:55:53 PM
More
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I should think

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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 06, 2009, 02:58:02 PM
BM?

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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 03:00:54 PM
More
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I should think

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Is that the new bikini?  eeek:

She's going to drown  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 06, 2009, 03:02:55 PM
Nah ~ she doesn't go in that deep

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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 06, 2009, 03:04:34 PM
And BM declaims:

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Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me!  sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 06, 2009, 03:06:52 PM
Exactly  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 03:23:56 PM
And BM declaims:

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Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me!  sad32:

Let's all smite him  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 06, 2009, 03:28:00 PM
Must ask her if she's packed her asps or whether she intends to buy them locally  rubschin:
How much are they these days anyway, and do you buy them by the pound or what?

Asps definitely packed  8) - may very good back scrubbers  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 03:29:28 PM
Not taking Sven then
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 06, 2009, 03:44:20 PM
And BM declaims:

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Infamy, infamy, they've all got it in for me!  sad32:

Let's all smite him  eveilgrin:
evil:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 06, 2009, 03:49:05 PM
Not taking Sven then

No - he doesn't like the sun  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 06, 2009, 03:52:33 PM
Lock him in the wardrobe then
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 06, 2009, 03:54:01 PM
But he might fiddle with his rope and die  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 06, 2009, 04:02:53 PM
BTW, has Sven been moonlighting from ISIHAC?  Which, to remind you is on in about 90 mins...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 06, 2009, 04:09:06 PM
I'll be out ~ have to catch it at the weekend repeat.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2009, 02:41:01 PM
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/20080641314619 (http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Sky-News-Archive/Article/20080641314619)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 10, 2009, 02:43:17 PM

I'm sure I could find much more scary articles about travelling in London ....it makes much more sense to go away  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2009, 02:44:08 PM
http://www.usdivetravel.com/T-EgyptTerrorism.html (http://www.usdivetravel.com/T-EgyptTerrorism.html)

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September 29, '08 -- Ten days of hellish uncertainty -- for victims & families alike -- ended today for 11 European tourists + eight Egyptians abducted in the Egyptian desert on Sept. 19, when government operatives swarmed over their captors, winning their freedom. All 19 hostages were freed unharmed in a bold rescue operation in which several of their terrorist kidnappers were killed in a fierce struggle with authorities, Egyptian officials said.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 10, 2009, 02:46:30 PM
Just face it - you're going to miss me aren't you  happy001
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 10, 2009, 02:56:13 PM
Nick will miss you like he would miss a hole in the head.  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 12, 2009, 07:26:00 AM
Nick will be pleased  noooo:

A group of hardline Iranians gathered in front of the German embassy in Tehran on Saturday to protest against the murder of an Egyptian woman inside a German courtroom, a Reuters witness said.

Marwa El-Sherbiny, 31, mother of a 3-year-old and three months pregnant, was stabbed 18 times by the man she was testifying against during a July 1 appeal hearing in Dresden, German prosecutors said.

Her killer also stabbed her husband, who German police then mistook for the attacker and shot in the leg, prosecutors said.

"There were around 150 students and they threw eggs at the main gate of the German embassy," said the witness. "The students chanted 'Death to Germany' and 'Death to Europe'" the witness added.

German prosecutors said the killer, a German of Russian origin, was appealing against a conviction for insulting Sherbiny by calling her an "Islamist," "terrorist" and "slut" when she asked him to make space for her son to go on the swings at a playground in Dresden.

Sherbiny's murder has incensed public opinion and the media in Iran, where hundreds of worshippers condemned the crime at Friday prayers, and state media called her a "martyr" of Islamic values.

Iran summoned German ambassador to Iran Herbert Honsowitz on Friday to protest against the murder, urging Berlin to do more to protect the rights of religious minorities in Germany.

Sherbiny's body was flown to Cairo and her funeral took place on Monday. Her murder angered public opinion and the media in Egypt too.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 12, 2009, 09:33:28 AM
 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 16, 2009, 09:35:31 AM
 eeek:

Tourists die in Egypt bus crash  (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8153481.stm)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2009, 09:37:33 AM
It is clear that all forms of transport in Egypt are lethal: boats, planes, cars, busses, the lot. It's very worrying. Even the camels bite  noooo:

Does busses look wrong? Should it be buses? I think it should be but that looks a bit wrong too  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 16, 2009, 09:42:04 AM
You lot are such a joy  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2009, 09:45:55 AM
Just stay in the hotel and you will probably be safe

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4709491.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4709491.stm)

But pack a helmet, just in case like
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 16, 2009, 09:46:46 AM
No room in suitcases for anything else   redface:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2009, 09:47:55 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4709795.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/4709795.stm)  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 16, 2009, 09:58:24 AM
You could use my helmet if you liked...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2009, 09:58:59 AM
Or just make her own out of an old bucket  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 16, 2009, 10:01:30 AM
NO HELMETS  evil: .........just lovely sun hats  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2009, 10:06:20 AM

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 point:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 16, 2009, 10:14:28 AM
Just like that one .....after all I am second generation Wurzel  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: tel on July 16, 2009, 10:21:06 AM
You are Aunt Sally?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 16, 2009, 10:25:36 AM
No I am more flexible than her  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 16, 2009, 10:36:55 AM
No I am more flexible than her  ;)
eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2009, 10:37:23 AM
 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 16, 2009, 10:56:11 AM
That poor neck of yours  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2009, 03:23:51 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1199875/Boom-sales-boob-job-bikini-women-aim-look-hotter-beach-summer.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1199875/Boom-sales-boob-job-bikini-women-aim-look-hotter-beach-summer.html)

 happy088
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 18, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
The Miss D family find the hotel pool


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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 18, 2009, 11:48:22 AM
No crocodiles.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 18, 2009, 11:49:20 AM
... on the surface
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 18, 2009, 04:58:29 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8154859.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8154859.stm)   rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2009, 09:23:46 AM
Well she's gone. I wonder what's gone wrong so far  Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 19, 2009, 09:40:00 AM
Well she's gone. I wonder what's gone wrong so far  Popcorn:
They have Intermong in the hotel apparently... if it is still standing like... or finished...  whistle:

 Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2009, 09:49:32 AM
And if she ever gets there  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 19, 2009, 10:08:46 AM
And if she ever gets there  noooo:
Indeed... I reckon with that fake tan splashed all over they'll slap her into quarantine for two weeks...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2009, 10:29:33 AM
They might think she is trying to get into Egypt in disguise  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on July 19, 2009, 10:34:12 AM
They might think she is trying to get into Egypt in disguise  noooo:
Disguised as a newly creosoted fence...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 19, 2009, 11:20:04 AM
They might think she is trying to get into Egypt in disguise  noooo:
Disguised as a newly creosoted fence...?  rubschin:
Held up with nails or screws?
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 19, 2009, 12:07:33 PM
 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2009, 09:15:38 AM
Watch out, she's here  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 21, 2009, 09:20:50 AM
Airport was a bit of an experience  eeek:

Hotel is lovely and weather is bloody hot  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

However the Brat is in bed with flu like symptons today and we are due to go on a 2 day cruise from tomorrow  noooo:

Updates to follow   cry:

Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2009, 09:21:41 AM
They will quarantine you for 2 weeks  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 21, 2009, 09:26:01 AM
Wouldn't mind but they were doing random sampling of passengers at the airport and they choose the Brat . 4 men pulled her to the side , stuck a thermometer in her ear , looked down her mouth and then said ok to go through  noooo:

She was fine before that  evil:

If she thinks she will be quarantined I am sure she will make a very speedy recovery  lol:

Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 21, 2009, 11:05:03 AM
Wouldn't mind but they were doing random sampling of passengers at the airport and they choose the Brat . 4 men pulled her to the side , stuck a thermometer in her ear , looked down her mouth and then said ok to go through  noooo:
That was the selection process for the slave market. She was lucky.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2009, 11:57:43 AM
Miss D takes a trip


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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 29, 2009, 12:22:49 PM
 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Snoopy on July 29, 2009, 01:48:39 PM
Would have been funnier if you'd said "Miss D takes a snap"  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2009, 01:56:11 PM
 doh:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 29, 2009, 02:12:25 PM
Would have been funnier if you'd said "Miss D takes a snap"  ::)
pearls->swine->flu
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on July 30, 2009, 12:44:02 PM
The Tour reps put on a show for the last night of the holiday





















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Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Pastis on July 30, 2009, 05:16:00 PM
Ah, the last night of the hols... time to say just what you think of them coz you'll never see them again, time to ditch all those useless maps and promos that were so useful and interesting at the time, and time to pack... but this time it's so easy... no choices! It's all gotta go in that suitcase(s). Forget the neat folding; just bung it in there!  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2009, 09:09:03 AM
I bet loads of Egyptian men will propose marriage to her publicly  and fight over her and make sure they get her address in England so they can pursue her here. And lesbians will be attracted to her too, just to make things more complicated, like.

No. Unlikely. I am sure nothing of the sort will happen.
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2009, 09:40:03 AM
I bet loads of Egyptian men will propose marriage to her publicly  and fight over her and make sure they get her address in England so they can pursue her here.

No. Unlikely. I am sure nothing of the sort will happen.
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Egyptian Holiday Disasters Thread
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2009, 09:42:07 AM
I have an overactive imagination. Forgive me  redface: