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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 8 Jul 09:10
Thai rescue: Divers start mission to free boys trapped in cave - CNNhttps://apple.news/ApUDkex6YTEeZ--lMHAiRSQ
The mission starts today. Good luck and god bless.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sun 8 Jul 09:23
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 8 Jul 09:10
Thai rescue: Divers start mission to free boys trapped in cave - https://apple.news/ApUDkex6YTEeZ--lMHAiRSQ
The mission starts today. Good luck and god bless.
Post Edited (Sun 08 Jul 09:26)
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sun 8 Jul 09:24
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Post Edited (Sun 08 Jul 09:27)
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Sun 8 Jul 11:08
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 8 Jul 09:10
Thai rescue: Divers start mission to free boys trapped in cave - CNNhttps://apple.news/ApUDkex6YTEeZ--lMHAiRSQ
The mission starts today. Good luck and god bless.
It's pretty disappointing that only this story makes the headlines.
2 boats sunk off Phuket last week with 50 confirmed dead so far.
It's good we can finally start getting these boys out but can't help feeling sad for the Chinese tourists who were found huddled 49 metres underwater still holding their kids in the lounge area of the boat.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30349568
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Topic Originator: moviescot
Date: Sun 8 Jul 13:42
Quote:
Thaipar, Sun 8 Jul 11:08
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 8 Jul 09:10
Thai rescue: Divers start mission to free boys trapped in cave - CNNhttps://apple.news/ApUDkex6YTEeZ--lMHAiRSQ
The mission starts today. Good luck and god bless.
It's pretty disappointing that only this story makes the headlines.
2 boats sunk off Phuket last week with 50 confirmed dead so far.
It's good we can finally start getting these boys out but can't help feeling sad for the Chinese tourists who were found huddled 49 metres underwater still holding their kids in the lounge area of the boat.
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30349568
I'm sure there are things happening all over the world each day. Goodness knows who decides what to report and not report.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sun 8 Jul 13:47
The first two boys are out; let's hope the mission is successful and they all get out safely, including their brave rescuers.
You are right about the ferry disaster, Thaipar. There are some very lax marine safety standards in SE Asia. There had been a warning issued by authorities not to sail due to wind and sea conditions, but they still put to sea for the sake of profit.
Incidentally, I am flying to Bangkok on Saturday.
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Sun 8 Jul 14:16
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OzPar, Sun 8 Jul 13:47
The first two boys are out; let's hope the mission is successful and they all get out safely, including their brave rescuers.
You are right about the ferry disaster, Thaipar. There are some very lax marine safety standards in SE Asia. There had been a warning issued by authorities not to sail due to wind and sea conditions, but they still put to sea for the sake of profit.
Incidentally, I am flying to Bangkok on Saturday.[/quote
Got 4 boys out today.
How long for Oz?
Could maybe manage a few beers if you have the time.
Post Edited (Sun 08 Jul 14:18)
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Sun 8 Jul 14:32
Looks like 6 boys now out today.
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sun 8 Jul 14:38
I am there until the 26th. I would be happy to catch up for a beer.
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Sun 8 Jul 15:52
In Bkk or where u headed
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Mon 9 Jul 02:06
Bangkok would be fine. I am staying at Samut Sakhon. I seem to remember you saying you were not too far from the capital. Give me few days to acclimatise as it is deepest, darkest winter here in Oz and it might be a tad hot and sticky over in your part of the world.
:)
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Mon 9 Jul 02:58
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OzPar, Mon 9 Jul 02:06
Bangkok would be fine. I am staying at Samut Sakhon. I seem to remember you saying you were not too far from the capital. Give me few days to acclimatise as it is deepest, darkest winter here in Oz and it might be a tad hot and sticky over in your part of the world.
:)
Give me a shout.
Friday or a Saturday is best.
Nana is always hot n sticky
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Mon 9 Jul 03:41
No worries. I'll get back to you when I get over there.
Cheers mate.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 9 Jul 17:59
8 out now according to BBC.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Kaiser
Date: Mon 9 Jul 18:23
Quote:
Thaipar, Mon 09 Jul 02:58
Quote:
OzPar, Mon 9 Jul 02:06
Bangkok would be fine. I am staying at Samut Sakhon. I seem to remember you saying you were not too far from the capital. Give me few days to acclimatise as it is deepest, darkest winter here in Oz and it might be a tad hot and sticky over in your part of the world.
:)
Give me a shout.
Friday or a Saturday is best.
Nana is always hot n sticky
Hmmm - Dirty Bassa 😂😂😂
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Mon 9 Jul 19:29
Quote:
Kaiser, Mon 9 Jul 18:23
Quote:
Thaipar, Mon 09 Jul 02:58
Quote:
OzPar, Mon 9 Jul 02:06
Bangkok would be fine. I am staying at Samut Sakhon. I seem to remember you saying you were not too far from the capital. Give me few days to acclimatise as it is deepest, darkest winter here in Oz and it might be a tad hot and sticky over in your part of the world.
:)
Give me a shout.
Friday or a Saturday is best.
Nana is always hot n sticky
Hmmm - Dirty Bassa 😂😂😂
Jealousy is a horrible thing. 😊
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 10 Jul 07:59
4 of the boys and the coach hopefully rescued today. It's been a magnificent effort so far
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: richie5401
Date: Tue 10 Jul 13:01
All 12 boys and coach have been rescued.Well done to all involved.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 10 Jul 13:05
Brilliant news. Hats off to the rescue team and to the boys, who must have been wondering if they would ever see their parents again?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 10 Jul 13:26
Wonderful news. An excellent organised rescue by the Thai authorities and their volunteers.
Rip to the diver who lost his life in this rescue mission also.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Tue 10 Jul 13:28
Good news-they've done incredibly well to survive that long. Big shouts to those who risked their own lives helping.The fact than one of the rescue team(an ex-Navy Seal) sadly died the other day shows the risks involved.
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Topic Originator: GG741
Date: Wed 11 Jul 04:13
An amazing job well done by the Thai authorities.
I can't begin to comprehend the logistics involved in this, getting people in and out every day whilst ensuring they were safe.
And, they kept the press out of the way so that there were no distractions for the rescue effort, and to afford privacy to those rescued and their families.
I've seen a couple of side stories:
- A woman who owns a commercial laundry has been operating it 24 hours a day; overnight she arranged for the washing, drying and repairing of clothes from the rescuers, returned at around 4am daily. Just to help out.
- A couple of rice farmers; their properties were flooded by the water pumped out of the cave system over the past week. No problems, the crops will grow next year.
I think those rescued, and maybe some of the rescuers, may have some health problems to overcome, but they are being well looked after.
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Topic Originator: GG741
Date: Wed 11 Jul 04:23
Damn.
News just broke that whilst an Australian expert cave diver / doctor was helping in this rescue, he has just found out that his father has passed away.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Wed 11 Jul 08:55
I have no idea how they did it. I cant even watch video clips. I'm seriously claustrophobic. They would need to knock me out or just shoot me and put me out my misery. What a story to tell the grandkids.
How long til they make a film.
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Topic Originator: Thaipar
Date: Fri 13 Jul 12:28
Have a safe flight Oz.
See you next weekend 😉
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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Fri 13 Jul 21:24
Thanks, Thaipar. I fly over there this afternoon. Can you drop me an email with your contact details? My better half will drop me off and pick me up.
Looking forward to meeting you.
All the best,
Oz
Post Edited (Sun 15 Jul 01:32)
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Fri 13 Jul 21:33
You pair want to get a room 😍😘
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