Welcome back, so how was it? .

good to see you back

Did you bring us back a present?

blimey, glad you got back in one piece

psst where did you go

Where's my postcard?

Welcome back

Hey you!

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Originally posted by PeterCat:
Had two large-ish earthquakes and the tail of a typhoon in the past 3 days, but I'm here!

That's Blackpool for you.

I went to Tokyo, pussycatj.

It was brilliant, as always, despite the biblical natural disasters Japan really is so fascinating, and it was nice to feel warm all the time even in torrential rain. There's so much to see and never enough time to see it all, and the people are lovely. I'm now overcoming my fear of not being able to speak or read the language - I even managed to travel around alone some of the time, which was quite an achievement for a scaredy-cat like me.

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Originally posted by Garage Joe:

quote:

Originally posted by PeterCat:
Had two large-ish earthquakes and the tail of a typhoon in the past 3 days, but I'm here!

That's Blackpool for you.

Oh I see how it is abandon your only forum daughter and dont even come back with a present *pfft*

*Phones ofcom*

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Originally posted by PeterCat:

quote:

Originally posted by Garage Joe:

quote:

Originally posted by PeterCat:
Had two large-ish earthquakes and the tail of a typhoon in the past 3 days, but I'm here!

That's Blackpool for you.

(phew!)

quote:

Originally posted by PeterCat:
I went to Tokyo, pussycatj.

It was brilliant, as always, despite the biblical natural disasters Japan really is so fascinating, and it was nice to feel warm all the time even in torrential rain. There's so much to see and never enough time to see it all, and the people are lovely. I'm now overcoming my fear of not being able to speak or read the language - I even managed to travel around alone some of the time, which was quite an achievement for a scaredy-cat like me.

Wow P, sounds absolutely awesome, myself and OH are going to the Far East as soon as the kids are off our hands. Did you manage to go any of the remote areas? I bet there is such a cultural difference, and as you said, a bit 'scarey'. Good for you

Konichiwa Peter.

My cousin lived on Japan for 2 yrs teaching English, she loved it there but said it was another planet.

Welcome back....again.xxx

Welcome home Pete I've read Shogun so I'm an expert on Japanese film was a bit crap though.

Hope you had a great time Peter, nice to see you back My nephew who's currently living in Australia has been on hol there too -due back in Sydney today, you mught have bumped into him given that it's such a small quiet place ... You've got me worried now about the earthquakes and the typhoon and if he's back safely- off to email him!

glad you had a safe jouney, welcome home

Welcome back PC

We've missed you

quote:

Originally posted by PeterCat:
I went to Tokyo, pussycatj.

It was brilliant, as always, despite the biblical natural disasters Japan really is so fascinating, and it was nice to feel warm all the time even in torrential rain. There's so much to see and never enough time to see it all, and the people are lovely. I'm now overcoming my fear of not being able to speak or read the language - I even managed to travel around alone some of the time, which was quite an achievement for a scaredy-cat like me.

glad you enjoyed it PC, my niece is teaching english there, and is even considering extending her visa, because she likes it so much.

Welcome back

WB Petey

Nice to see you back, although I'm a wee bit jealous. I've always wanted to go to Japan, but never managed.

Glad you had a good time. Nice to have you home though.

Glad you're back safely Peterkitty! xx

I took the wrong turning and I'm still in Blackpool - well Norbreck to be more precise (for anyone how actually cares)
Welcome home Peter Cat.

Welcome back, glad you had a great time.

Welcome home Peter. Glad you had a great time.

Welcome back PC.

Sorry you missed the heatwave we had.

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Originally posted by Garage Joe:

quote:

Originally posted by PeterCat:
Had two large-ish earthquakes and the tail of a typhoon in the past 3 days, but I'm here!

That's Blackpool for you.

Have you had the Earth move for you in Blackpool too then?

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Originally posted by pussycatj:
Wow P, sounds absolutely awesome, myself and OH are going to the Far East as soon as the kids are off our hands. Did you manage to go any of the remote areas? I bet there is such a cultural difference, and as you said, a bit 'scarey'. Good for you

I've been going there for 4 years now (my OH is Japanese). We've mainly stayed around Tokyo, though we tend to seek out the things that tourists don't do. I've also been to Kyoto which I heavily recommend, though do try to avoid July/August if you don't like hot, humid weather. Fortunately, I love it!

It certainly is another planet. It's so strange not being able to read most of the signs, though the transport system is quite "Anglo-friendly" with stations announced in both English and Japanese. That's if you can read the maps of the train system

If you do go, try seeing some of the less popular shrines and temples (like Tokyo Daijingu - lovely!). Oh, and take plenty of money. The Japanese excel at selling you stuff you never realise you needed

Welcome back Peter

Aww and thanks for all the "welcome back"s. It makes the jetlag that much easier.

Welcome home Peter glad you had a lovely time

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Originally posted by Lil misz:
Oh I see how it is abandon your only forum daughter and dont even come back with a present *pfft*

*Phones ofcom*

I tried to bring you back a banana parfait, but it melted on the flight.

Great to see you back PC

Glad you had a great time in Japan,natural disasters aside!

Hi Peter.
Welcome back.
I read your opening post too quickly and I thought you said you`d had the tail of a python!
Hope you had a great time.
You left a space on here, so it is a good thing that you are to put things in order.

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Originally posted by PeterCat:

quote:

Originally posted by Lil misz:
Oh I see how it is abandon your only forum daughter and dont even come back with a present *pfft*

*Phones ofcom*

I tried to bring you back a banana parfait, but it melted on the flight.

Lies!

You ate it didnt you.

If they hadnt banned my number Id be ringing childline right now.