Spain . . . . We are BACK!

Post by **Mike** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:43 am

We had a fantastic time in spain, I have lots of photos and stories to tell you all, We have a fantastic photo of mr_e to show you all, I will try and get some photos online asap!

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:52 pm

The trip was cool, but I now fear going back to work. Random memories include:

Seeing a hummingbird for the first time, going about its business about 20cm away from me, without a care in the world.

Visiting two Gaudi buildings. The Sagrada Famililas rocks, even not completed.

Spotting the most graceful woman I have seen in ages waiting for the train back to Salou. Think Spanish or Renaissance beauty: curly hair, slim, those eyebrows...captivating.

The friendly bar staff...

Post by **johnriley1uk** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 3:52 pm

Welcome back!

ProgRob · Post by **ProgRob** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:01 pm

Glad to hear you had fun. I especially look forward to seeing the picture of mr_e that you mention Mike!

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:04 pm

I want to see a picture of the ''beauty'' that mr_e noticed!!!!

Oh yeah, welcome back.

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:43 pm

Heh, you're not getting the picture of the girl from the train station: I'm keeping the memories of those few seconds of quiet observation to myself, people always look better that way. Mike has a slightly different picture in store for you all, which even I haven't seen yet...

Claire · Post by **Claire** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 7:04 pm

Welcome back dudes! I am no longer without a friend in the world :)
And can i just acknowledge Mr_e's use of 2 of the most complimentary words...graceful and captivating. If that woman knew she'd feel flattered for years!!!
And, cool...i'd love to see a hummingbird! I think it's brilliant when i see a jay on the fence next door cos they're quite unusual for me. and seeing pelicans in oz was fantastic! :D :D

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:56 pm

mr_e wrote:Heh, you're not getting the picture of the girl from the train station: I'm keeping the memories of those few seconds of quiet observation to myself, people always look better that way.

The jury is out :

The case against states that you had drank a large amount and could still have been under the influence........

Only real, hard evidence will prove your innocence or guilt!

seaflower · Post by **seaflower** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:07 am

I like to know just what exactly was so attracrive about that spanish womans eyebrows!

Post by **Mike** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:40 am

Very good point! mr_e over to you!! :?

Fez · Post by **Fez** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:47 pm

mr_e wrote: curly hair, slim, those eyebrows...captivating.

knowing mr e's interest in facial hair, they were probably huge hairy eyebrows, which leads me to believe it wasn't a woman at all but the ghost of grotcho marx

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:27 pm

Fez wrote:
mr_e wrote: curly hair, slim, those eyebrows...captivating.

knowing mr e's interest in facial hair, they were probably huge hairy eyebrows, which leads me to believe it wasn't a woman at all but the ghost of grotcho marx

mr_e obviously fell in love with the Spanish female version of Noel Gallacher. You should have got your guitar out fella and serenaded the senorita to the tune of ''Don't look back in Anger'' or '''Shes Electric'' or ''Wonderwall''.

mr_e · Post by **mr_e** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:09 pm

Looks like I'll have to bite the bullet and try to describe her. First of all, may I say that I am shocked at the lack of appreciation for how eyebrows help shape the face, or rather the perception of its shape. Anyway, the best way I could describe her would be a more delicate version of Marina Sirtis. Except with lighter brown hair. I always think her face can have a slight melancholy to it as well.

I actually thought "Helen Of Troy", which led me on a strange research journey, encompassing Ms. Sirtis, Doctor Faustus and a British history researcher who stated that Hellenic women were highly dominant and wore open-fronted dresses to expose their breasts. And highlighted their erogenous zones in red. Linky to the audio clip/article.

Was this the face that launched a thousand ships,
And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?
Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss!

I can be so hopelessly whimsical at times it's untrue. I love the way memories like her fade and blur around the edges. Don't really want to be carrying a camera with me everywhere taking photos of random women, that's just seedy.

Post by **Mike** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:41 am

We don't want you to apear seedy it must be said! :D

Andy · Post by **Andy** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:38 pm

you could have just said that ''she was well fit, sod off and trust my judgement'' but oh no, you had to compare her to greek mythology didn't you

Face facts, she was a Spanish bird on a train station platform, not one of the most beautiful people of ancient times that has had her radient beauty documented and eulogised about in classical literature!!!!!!!!!!!