I'm a complete arse
Mar 2nd 2007, 4:22 am
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I'm a complete arse
Booked and paid for a golf holiday to Thailand - flights, golf and hotel. Recently realised that my passport only has 3 months left so sent it to British Consulate, who today tell me that it won't be ready in time. I then find out that Thailand would have let me in so call Consulate to see if they can return it. Firstly I can't speak with the passport office as they close at 3pm (
no wonder they have a backlog) and secondly as it's already being processed it can't be returned as it's been cancelled. Deep joy.
So the moral from today's tale of woe is make sure you have 6 months on the passport, make sure you renew in time and make sure you know what the rules are regarding entry conditions.
So instead of sunning myself in Phuket with 5 mates next week I'll be in a caravan at Lakes Entrance with Inlaws and kids.
I'm off to the pub to ger very drunk, and probably pick up a Thai on my way back.
no wonder they have a backlog) and secondly as it's already being processed it can't be returned as it's been cancelled. Deep joy.So the moral from today's tale of woe is make sure you have 6 months on the passport, make sure you renew in time and make sure you know what the rules are regarding entry conditions.
So instead of sunning myself in Phuket with 5 mates next week I'll be in a caravan at Lakes Entrance with Inlaws and kids.
I'm off to the pub to ger very drunk, and probably pick up a Thai on my way back.
Mar 2nd 2007, 4:38 am
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Re: I'm a complete arse
Bugger
I was going to send you some "Phuk-et" k but alas I have to "spread" first.....
I was going to send you some "Phuk-et" k but alas I have to "spread" first.....
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Mar 2nd 2007, 4:42 am
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Mar 2nd 2007, 4:53 am
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Re: I'm a complete arse
thats phuk,,ed it!!
looks like a bad back might have to come into play with the old insurance company,,,
hope things turn out for you....
ast
looks like a bad back might have to come into play with the old insurance company,,,
hope things turn out for you....
ast
Mar 2nd 2007, 4:55 am
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Mar 2nd 2007, 4:56 am
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Re: I'm a complete arse
Booked and paid for a golf holiday to Thailand - flights, golf and hotel. Recently realised that my passport only has 3 months left so sent it to British Consulate, who today tell me that it won't be ready in time. I then find out that Thailand would have let me in so call Consulate to see if they can return it. Firstly I can't speak with the passport office as they close at 3pm ( no wonder they have a backlog) and secondly as it's already being processed it can't be returned as it's been cancelled. Deep joy.
So the moral from today's tale of woe is make sure you have 6 months on the passport, make sure you renew in time and make sure you know what the rules are regarding entry conditions.
So instead of sunning myself in Phuket with 5 mates next week I'll be in a caravan at Lakes Entrance with Inlaws and kids.
I'm off to the pub to ger very drunk, and probably pick up a Thai on my way back.
no wonder they have a backlog) and secondly as it's already being processed it can't be returned as it's been cancelled. Deep joy.So the moral from today's tale of woe is make sure you have 6 months on the passport, make sure you renew in time and make sure you know what the rules are regarding entry conditions.
So instead of sunning myself in Phuket with 5 mates next week I'll be in a caravan at Lakes Entrance with Inlaws and kids.
I'm off to the pub to ger very drunk, and probably pick up a Thai on my way back.
I don't know if it's the same for British passports but when I was in your position I sent proof of travel and my application and recieved my passport the next day. You should call them again.
Mar 2nd 2007, 5:21 am
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Re: I'm a complete arse
Oh Haggis... that sucks.
Still, the Entrance is very nice....
Still, the Entrance is very nice....
Mar 2nd 2007, 6:01 am
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Mar 2nd 2007, 10:22 am
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Re: I'm a complete arse
Hmmm. 6 blokes, Phuket, golf, beer, Thai food vs Mother in Law, 2 screaming bairns in caravan
6 blokes? oh at least you hear the sories.
Phuket? Avoid in my opinion.
Golf- Bummer. Thats would be cool.
Beer- Say no more!
Thai food (must add) at a fraction of athe cost about a dollar or so a meal. **** i miss LOS.
V The MIL. No contest mate. Hope you can get the chance to go to LOs.
Mar 2nd 2007, 11:44 am
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Mar 2nd 2007, 6:56 pm
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[QUOTE=bridie;4472172]Bugger
Did you do the Jack Sparrow voice of the above but with Oh Bugger!
Did you do the Jack Sparrow voice of the above but with Oh Bugger!
Mar 3rd 2007, 6:29 am
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