have to pull out

[PanRider]

Hi All,

Sadly I’ve got to pull out of TLD 2010.

As some of you know I work as an entertainer for the Armed Forces, here in Germany. Just lately they’ve been so busy overseas, they haven’t been around to party like normal. I had to look for a part time job for some extra income and more importantly so I can get medical & dental insurance, saving me over £400.00 a month in private insurance fees. No NHS on the continent, it may not be the best service in the world, but at least it’s “free(ish)”

I have a job lined up as a part time ambulance driver, however I have to be a qualified junior medic before I can start. On the 7th June I begin my 6 week course with the German Red Cross. I intended to play truant on Friday18th June ie. The TLD weekend, then sprint back on the Sunday to be back in class first thing Monday morning. I’ve just received the course timetable only to find out that 2nd Friday is a complete day of testing and can’t be missed. There is an exam at the end of each 2nd week. I did telephone them and tried the “doing it for charity” card, but if I miss that day I will have to wait until the October course to sit the exam and then, assuming I pass, and a place is available re-start where I left off.

I have no other option but to make this sh1t decision.

Believe me I’m totally gutted & well pi55ed off, but needs must etc.

Snaphappy will be bringing all of the replacement t-shirts with him.

Hopefully we can all meet up for a weekend Dambusters run, possibly in September.

Wishing you all the best and God speed

Ash

Ps. On the up side, I’ll be home for my 23rd wedding anniversary.
PPs On the downside, I’ve just forked out £450.00 to have the Pan serviced in plenty time for TLD

[GOG 007]

Ash thats a real shame because I know how commited you were and are to TLD, but as you say needs must buddy, so good luck with the course, and if they have anymore vacancies let me know, as the mortgage market over here, is in dire straits, so I am looking myself. Thanks for all that you have done so far, and my very best wishes.

[StumpyFingers]

Bad luck.
But your livelihood comes first.
Good Luck with the course and Job.

[royster]

good luck Ash and theres always next year

[Paul-S]

+2 on what GOG007 said

Gutted for you after all that you have done

You'll be with us in spirit

See you soon

Paul

[Pugsley]

Ash i'm gutted for you. but needs must & good luck with the course & job front.

[PanRider]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm still totally gutted To add insult to injury, on Monday I turned down a big gig on the 19th June so I could do TLD. I rang the client this afternoon to see if it was still on... hoping to soften the blow and make some money, only to hear they signed a contract elsewhere, ............ yesterday.

sh1t happens.

[StumpyFingers]

You have now upset Nick as he will have to make the journey without having you to talk to, what will he do for all that time?

[Haratio]

Damn Man, the Gods are really testing you. But as said earlier by others, no mun (money) no fun. You need to consider earnings first. And rest assured, next year will come And just think of all the rain you will avoid here in Ireland. Best of luck with course,exams. Am not going on TLD but I will make it my business to see you guys in Dingle (I believe ?) on the last day.

[winxp-master]

Thats a bummer Ash, got to prioritize though m8.