Christine in South Africa!

[electronicstorm]

Originally Posted by Aisling

our official south african emissary! go forth and spread the joy of christine mcvie to others this holiday season. have a safe safe safe flight and a wonderful time! i'm looking forward to seeing photorgraphs, especially of the safari!

Ah yes, sister, I will indeed spread the abundant joy, love and music of our Devine Christine, and offer her a part of the hidden treasures of the African sun.

Thanks everyone for the warm wishes!

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by Aisling

just my dirty gutter mind, but that sounds quite racy!

she's a delight indeed

[Johnny Stew]

Have a very safe trip, Ian, and a wonderful time while you're there.

[electronicstorm]

Yay! I'm back and boy have I missed chatting! Hi everyone!

Well, I had the most beautiful time in South Africa! I highly recommend to anyone to go on a Safari! I highly recommend it before you die! It was totally stunning, especially seeing Elton John on Safari too oh and what a bitch! hahaha It was wonderful to be back there and visit old places, family and friends! I am however so happy that I don't live there anymore! It opened my eyes to how very lucky we are in a first world country. We are way to spoilt in the fortunate lives we have. It really makes you treasure the good things in your life and not to take everything and anything for granted especially human life! I have a ton of photo's, over 1500. I will try to post the best of the best up on snap fish or on here! I did have a revolutionary thought when I came back to the States and that was that I never want to live in South Africa again but I was surprised to learn that I don't want to live here either! The States has been good to me, how could it not, everything you ever want is right here, but for me there is that something missing. I think someone that is an immigrant can really understand that! Perhaps it's the artificial climate of California or it could be the States it's self, either way I am in the process of thinking of moving over to Australia. I have never been before, I'll do a holiday first before I make a final decision. When I was in South Africa everyone I mean everyone ranted and raved about Australia. A lot of people were saying that it is the best of California and the best of South Africa that's why so many of South Africans have immigrated to Australia, which totally excites me! I will totally keep you updated on all the happenings as they unfold... "In the meantime"...

I unfortunately was very upset that I didn't get to hear my Christine McVie over there as I was so constantly entertained and stimulated by other people! I almost needed a vacation from vacation. I was a little bummed about it but I managed to get through. I even saw some faeries, so that made up for it I guess! hahaha But next time, I think I'll be doing the entertaining! I haven't even put on a Christine album on yet since I left, **** that's a long time, I have been stuck listening to Madonna's "Live Confessions" CD and some dance stuff and some South African bands I bought in South Africa. I hope to pull out a McVie soon for God sakes!

Other wise, it's all good to be back! I hope everyone here is well and had a safe and wonderful holiday season! See you later on the ledge...

[HomerMcvie]

^^Hi Ian, it's good to have you back. Glad to hear that you had a safe and entertaining trip.

[Aisling]

Originally Posted by electronicstorm

Yay! I'm back and boy have I missed chatting! Hi everyone!

hi ian! good to have you back. i'm glad you had a good time and i can't wait to see all your pictures.

especially seeing Elton John on Safari too

you saw elton john on safari? LOL

I think someone that is an immigrant can really understand that! Perhaps it's the artificial climate of California or it could be the States it's self, either way I am in the process of thinking of moving over to Australia. I have never been before, I'll do a holiday first before I make a final decision. When I was in South Africa everyone I mean everyone ranted and raved about Australia. A lot of people were saying that it is the best of California and the best of South Africa that's why so many of South Africans have immigrated to Australia, which totally excites me! I will totally keep you updated on all the happenings as they unfold... "In the meantime"....

i understand where you're coming from. i feel similarly. in some ways, i think it's because everything you want is so readily available here. it's easy to lose sight of what is really important. there is definitely a difference betwen having comfort & safety and having real "quality of life". . .for me at least, i feel like i've lost a lot by being here in terms of friends and family and real connection. most days it seems like all i have is my job and work and more work and some nice things. i don't want to make a horrible sweeping generalisation, but lately everyone i meet is so disinterested in life and in being a human being. of course that's probably not particular to the states, but i do think i encounter that kind of attitude with more frequency here.

i sincerely hope you find what you're looking for in australia or wherever you may decide to go. life's too short to spend it somewhere that makes you unhappy.

and for the record, i'm not a fan of the california climate. i like seasons too much!

[macfan 57]

Welcome back, Ian. We missed you here. I'm glad you had a great time & a safe trip. It sounds like you've decided to make some major changes in your life. I hope you're happy in whatever you decide.

In the meantime , don't forget to post some of those pictures.

[goldustsongbird]

Welcome back. Can't wait to see those pics!

[electronicstorm]

I'm working on the pictures this weekend, I'll have them ready soon!

[macfan 57]

Originally Posted by electronicstorm

I'm working on the pictures this weekend, I'll have them ready soon!

I'm looking forward to seeing them.

By the way Ian, I liked how "The Challenge" was playing on your MySpace page.

[electronicstorm]

Originally Posted by macfan 57

I'm looking forward to seeing them.

By the way Ian, I liked how "The Challenge" was playing on your MySpace page.

hehehehe Thanks!

[foxyluva]

^^Dude, screw Australia!

Glad ya had a great time

[jbrownsjr]

Originally Posted by electronicstorm

hehehehe Thanks!

welcome back!

[electronicstorm]

Oh I'm sorry it has been soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long, but yet life always seems to get in the way of things! hahaha I know I have promised you some pics of South Africa on my vacation! I will be happy to mail you some CD's, there are just so many for me to post on here (too many good ones). So email me your address' and I'll be happy to send you by mail a copy of the pictures on CD. There are 1200 total pics and that's cutting through about 2400 pics. I took a hell of a lot! If you want to see them (you know who you are) send me an email!

Oh and by the way I bought the Christine Perfect LP and Oh My GOD... legend is all I can say!! Let me gather my thoughts! This is one is killer of an album, I can't stand it!!!!!!! Toooooooooooooo many feelings, someone help me!! hahaha OMG I love Christine to the some other degree I don't understand! Who knew I would love the blues! hahahaha

Chat to you soon, I swear!