Hello from Cape Town

Hippy-Di · #1 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 09:05

I'm really excited to see a new forum like this one, definately a breath of fresh air.

I see some of my old friends from around the photo web here, you guy's probably know me as Kiki-Di...........however I have been sporting a new resurfaced hip for the last 10 days so I feel that Hippy-Di is more appropriate (I was one of those in the late 70's too) lol.

Because of my lack of mobility and ability to stay seated for too long it might take me a while to get up and running here, however I am itching to get out and about with my camera or even do some PS work to get me back in the groove!... A bit nerve wracking, but it seems really friendly here.

As Pavman will attest I am an ex pat who originally hails from England, born in Burnley and grew up in Leicester, I came here to work many years ago and ended up staying. The two of us have had fun sparring about England v SA and I have never wavered in my support for England!!!! All good fun!

Looking forward to some good times here too.

Diane

**Alistair** · #2 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 09:17

Hippy, Happy, Kiki Di welcome to the site old friends as well as new abound, the aim is to be a friendly place where there is no need to mention rules as we’re all on the same plane, (even the loonies

), welcome again and have fun.

Alistair

Hippy-Di · #3 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 12:51

Thank's for the welcome Alistair....I love the "loonie" comment!!! made my day

Diane

**genese** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 14:09

hi di welcome to the nut house we call home

a new edition to the family

Tedz · #5 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 15:45

I must admit I twitched rather severely when the word "loonie" was used ... but, realized it probably had nothing to do with Me! Muuuuuuuah!!!
I am rather pleased You did not change Your Name to Irene van Dykj!
Hippy-Di ... Peace, Luuuuuurve and Mung Beans Your way :]
Regards Tedz.

fayswon · #6 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 17:06

We really shouldn't be eating mung beans if we're all gonna be on the same plane!!!!!....can I have the window seat?

Hi Di....(squeeze cheeks).....I knew it was you by the accent....

Quit twitching Tedz...in my country...loonie means we are just another 100 pennies richer. I'll take all the loonies I can get.

**Alistair** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 17:09

Ah Fay .... the thing about this plane is we all get the seats we want, window, no window, first business or cattle where ever you want

fayswon · #8 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 17:11

I prefer to be above the cattle and up wind from anyone who is eating mung beans....Di you can sit with me.

Bootiewootsy · #9 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 18:19

Hi KiKi Di ,, So glad to see you and glad your operation was a success... Had you in my thoughts. Great to see you here.

Hippy-Di · #10 (**permalink**) 11-12-2007, 18:37

WOW this has been like some sort of wacky family reunion with old and new friends together!!! Perhaps its a remake of "the invasion of the body snatchers" lol

I thought that Mung was the baddie in "Flash Gordon", but it probably would be safer to sit with you Fay, I wish you hadn't told me to "squeeze my cheeks" I nearly burst my stitches.

Tedz my old friend, decided that Irene was not a good handle out of respect to you. Are you guy's out of mourning black yet lol.

Hi Genese.......nut house is right but it seems like a load of fun! Nice to meet you.

Nice to see you too Bootie and thanks for the thoughts, is still frustrating as it's hard to hold my camera and 2 crutches.....anyway am off to the doc for my followup tomorrow so perhaps he'll let me use only one.

All the best
Diane