I'm sure the expats will enjoy this thread (despite the fact that i'm writing it! :)

Yesterday i was at sjp after a reasonably long absence, i even managed to visit my flat which is standing empty at the minute. The memories were flooding back. Generally people look a touch chubbier than i had remembered and it was warmer than i had expected. Just about every building has a trendy bar in it now which always seems to start with bar. Bar Luga, Bar Acuda, BarF and BarT - in fact i'm going to suggest to stevie we set up a BarCa stocked full of Voll Damm for when the Barca fans visit SJP next season... The stadium is class and the fans are as well informed as ever, the paddock has a new toilet and the same old faces were sat there with the same cracking wit. The game was stop starty, but that is already a distant memory. It seemed quite odd that the memory from the game is as much Lueys salko, flippa dippas as Als incredible landmark. It kind of goes to show that football doesn't wait about. Perhaps someone should tell Reid, before all that HARD work goes to waste. But the best part of the day was seeing the change in Screach. Literally he looks 20 years younger, i was amazed! Jonno has a sleek beard too, and he looks perky as well. This, is proof that great football IS good for your health. Steph was Steph, but then again diamonds always shine. Gibbo was back talking about shagging and girlfriends which is great, he's just not him without sounding like FHM. Softie was on good form along with PA and Mungo. Dr.Bill was fizzing as well, which goes to show - if its good enough for doc's it's sure as hell good enough for me. Bobby Robson's NUFC, good for your health.\ See you on S

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

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Generally people look a touch chubbier than i had remembered

Well, they're not the only one's matey!! Good to see you. Looking forward to meeting up again for a few more beers next Sat.

PS. How much did I say I'd give you if you said how young I looked? Worth every penny (all 5 of them mind!)

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

Admit it Screach, you sent your lad in your place didn't you?

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

I'm not surprised people are looking healthier. The sun hasn't stopped shining in Northumberland for weeks now. Just got back from a week's holiday up there and the weather, scenery and people were all on top form. And a 'big up' (or whatever the 'in' phrase is) for Screacher and Jonno, who showed why this BBS is what it is. Screacher drove 25 mins down from Powburn during his lunchtime, and Jonno all the way up from Newcastle, to meet us at the Angler's Inn at Wheldon Bridge. Christina, my wife, took quite a shine to them both and couldn't believe you could meet such nice people over the internet. Since that remark I've wondered whether I should monitor her internet access...

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

Ah well Pete - for her information my email addy is ... :-)

Swift - nice piece of writing there. Your lack of suntan was noted by all and sundry, and speculation is rife that this Barca story is all a sham and you must be holed out in Walker or somewhere - I think we should be told. Very good to see you yesterday - how long are you around for?

Gibbo was back talking about shagging and girlfriends

Yes, well it would be cause for concern if he was talking about shagging and anything else I daresay...

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

Well, let's not get too precious about this. I wouldn't mention the sex (shagging) itself now would I? All I know is that the girl in question is truly wonderful (and certainly deserves more respect than for me to tell those kind of tales down the boozer). No Swift - I was merely pointing out how lovely she is. Me, I'm very happy.

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

Aaaaah!

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

Bistro??

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

How did the jpegs turn out? Any chance of a shufty? Not on the bbs, obviously. Cheers mate, Gibbo

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002

Nice one Swifty, glad you had a good trip back. Did Maria enjoy SJP ... ??

-- Anonymous, April 21, 2002