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Subject: RE: [India-L] Visiting the OIOC on Tuesday
Date: Wed, 7 May 2003 09:49:46 +1200 (NZST)


Dear Liz,

Although I didn't put a request in for a look-up, I want to thank you for
your efforts on behalf of us antipodeans. I can assure you it is very
much appreciated. Best wishes,

John, NZ

PS do try some NZ whites some time; many of them have won international
awards. J

> Hello Gang!!
>
> OK!OK! I'll try some oz wine when I'm next at the supermarket! Now,
> please don't get the wrong impression of me, but I've just come back
> from London and I had to reach for a glass of (yes it is South African
> again!) wine from the fridge. I needed it to regain some sanity! I'm
> currently sipping a goblet of wine and wondering how long I can ramble
> on for before one of you starts to (cyber) shout at me, to get on with
> the results of my visit!
>
> Well, firstly, let me say that I ended up spending the WHOLE day doing
> your requests and didn't get around to anything I wanted to look up.
> However, don't feel bad, as it was far from a chore, it was a joy. Each
> time I hit some info., I kept thinking how happy someone is going to be!
>
> I managed to get thru ALL the requests I received, including ones I got
> this morning before I went. I really didn't want to disappoint anyone
> so I just ploughed on in the hope I finished the list, which I did.
>
> I have a lot of information to transcribe and it's going to take me a
> little while to do so. Please be patient with me, I will do it as
> quickly as I can! Just bear in mind that I have a two and a half year
> old toddler who is a little demanding at times, so I have to fit things
> in around him! I hope to have the results posted in the next day or so.
>
> Best wishes
> Liz
>
> PS I drink South African wine because I have spent many an evening with
> some very convivial South African friends of mine at various locations
> in and around Cape Town seeing the sun go down. Atop Table Mountain has
> to come high on my list of favourite places, along with sundowners on
> the farm of some very good friends watching the sun turn from golden, to
> all shades, thru to russet on the mountain backdrop in their "back
> garden". I shall be returning to the farm in September to recharge my
> batteries and to collect some more South African wine!!
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Molly Hamilton [mailto:]
> Sent: 06 May 2003 14:38
> To:
> Subject: Re: [India-L] Visiting the OIOC on Tuesday
>
> Be careful you don't mention where the glass of wine you are so enjoying
> came from - you will be called a racist.
>
> Molly Hamilton a proud Anglo Indian
>
>
>
>
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