You're on the list... Good to hear from you regards, Ron Tony Friend writes: Hi, Alan, What a terrific surprise. I think of you from time to time, and wondered what had happened to you. I was talking to Chad Martin, who owned the property we used to go shooting at, not so long ago. Chad had just turned 90, and I was thanking him for the wonderful experiences I had as a result of the time I spent on his properties. I also, probably more often than I should, tell people about how we were 16 miles from the nearest town, 6 miles from the nearest house, and bogged to the axles. So we just built a hut and lived there for a week. Enough of reminiscing, although a 40th anniversary of NSBHS is really a huge reminisce (if there is such a word). Amazing how many of the names on the list brought back faces and memories. > > I note from your resume that you haven't totally disowned your > > association with Australia ... Resume? Where? I didn't know I had one out. > > I would bet two bob though that you would have acquired a > > slight American accent, if for no other reason than being able > > to be understood by the natives other there. Two bob? Last of the big gamblers? Anyway, your bet doesn't look good. You decide, but if you lose, it'll cost you more than two bob. You can check with the Yee - I had dinner with him a couple of years ago. > > ..a frenzy of traffic on the network over here about attempts to > > organise a 40th anniversary NSBHS reunion this year. Do you wish > > to participate, be kept informed, or remain in obscurity > > in the backwaters of the USA? I'd love to be kept informed. If the time is right, I would look at whether I could make it. It'd be fun. I try to come to Aus about once a year, as my mother is now 85 and I think I owe it to her to turn up at least once a year. We were in Aus for Xmas and New Year, although it was all in Port Douglas where my sister has a (very nice) house. Alan, I am copying this to Ron Witton. Ron, could I be added to your list to be kept up-to-date as to developments? My details are: Tony Friend 28 Twin Oaks Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 USA (415) 455-8800 (Home) (415) 945-5303 (work) tf@ASO.com tf@FriendFamily.com I also want to point out, in the spirit of the comments below, that my mother sent me a clipping from the SMH recently, in which it discussed Arthur Henry (who we all remember as the Cadets Major, the Sportsmaster, and I remember as one of the guys who caned me, probably at Nancy Deane's instigation.) Apparently Arthur recently gave up his driving license at the age of 97. I think it was in Column 8. The bastard was always unbelievable! Enough. If you haven't already, you might want to have a look at what I have been doing the last 5 years - www.ASO.com. We are trying to be a dot com that makes money. How about that! ps: Good effort finding my email - want to give me a hint how you did it? Cheers, Tony Friend Alan Wyburn wrote: G'day Tony I note from your resume that you haven't totally disowned your association with Australia, so I feel it may be safe to try and make contact. I would bet two bob though that you would have acquired a slight American accent, if for no other reason than being able to be understood by the natives other there. Anyhow, the trigger for this message is the original below which is part of a frenzy of traffic on the network over here about attempts to organise a 40th anniversary NSBHS reunion this year. Do you wish to participate, be kept informed, or remain in obscurity in the backwaters of the USA? Best regards to you Alan