Sad Day for Adventurers - Sir Ed dies

[sasguru]

And he didnt whinge about not winning the rugby world cup either

Game, set and match to DA!

[DodgyAgent]

Game, set and match to DA!

Being English, I am going to gloat

[oracleslave]

Being English, I am going to gloat

Only the English gloat even when they didn't win.

[DodgyAgent]

Only the English gloat even when they didn't win.

That's why we have so much to gloat about

[oracleslave]

That's why we have so much to gloat about

Revelling in your lack of ambition?

[tay]

Only the English gloat even when they didn't win.

[Denny]

True shame, what a great man he was, not because he climbed Everest, but because he dedicated his life to helping Nepal and the Nepalese people and made sure Tansing got the due credit he deserved.

Stolen from another forum

"He worked tirelessly for the welfare of the Nepalese people, he celebrated cultural diversity and he was always a champion for the dignity of every human being. It is no exaggeration to say that every New Zealander, particularly those of my generation, grew up in awe of this man and his achievements. In contrast to the more cynical age of today where the accolade of celebrity is awarded to the most lowly television "personality" and where “heroism” is defined in the shallowest terms, Hillary deserved the honour and acclaim associated with the truly famous."

RIP Hillary. Truly great man with integrity and honour - a rare thing this day and age. I didn't know much about Hillary's humanitarian efforts until I read this, which goes to show just how warped our world is and how our priorities get so mixed up in the media. I knew more about Jade Goody's life than his. But he seemed like a truly great man on so many levels. I was in Nepal years ago, and stayed in the capital Kathmandu, and I found them to be wonderful people. Also my father was in the army and worked alongside the Gurkhas, who are appallingly treated once they leave the services, with fewer rights than their British born counterparts. So I was pleased to read how much he dedicated his life to the Nepalese.

Thanks for posting this.

[tay]

Thanks Denny

[oracleslave]

RIP Hillary. Truly great man with integrity and honour - a rare thing this day and age. I didn't know much about Hillary's humanitarian efforts until I read this, which goes to show just how warped our world is and how our priorities get so mixed up in the media. I knew more about Jade Goody's life than his. But he seemed like a truly great man on so many levels. I was in Nepal years ago, and stayed in the capital Katmandoo, and I found them to be wonderful people. Also my father was in the army and worked alongside the Ghurkas, who are appallingly treated once they leave the services, with fewer rights than their British born counterparts. So I was pleased to read how much he dedicated his life to the Nepalese.

Thanks for posting this.

Gurkha

Kathmandu

[Denny]

Gurkha

Kathmandu

OK, I've had a glass or two of Sherry and should have done a spellcheck. I thought these words looked a bit odd, but I was feeling lazy.