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Just a quick note to let you know that my dad is here with me in London. He was able to board the last of the three planes the British sent in to evacuate their peeps from Tripoli. The last one was an Airbus and so had enough seats for the British and a hundred or so of the remaining Canadians (the remainder were split out into various evac flights arranged by other Spain & the US into Spain & Malta) and took off just before midnight, landing at Gatwick about 4am. The ground team at Gatwick even lent my dad their cell phone so he could call me, and helped him make his way to the Gatwick Express. If I could I would kiss and hug every one of them for being such lovely kind people.
I’m rather embarrassed by the Canadian governments efforts at evacuation… turns out my gut was right. It was not that Skylink’s insurers backed out, but that Canada had not secured the necessary landing permits and so Skylink could not land at Tripoli airport – hence why it was a ‘security risk’. The C-17 Canada is sending and any ships or further charter flights will also need landing permits, which Canada has not yet secured. Thankfully, according to my dad, the Canadians at the airport who were due to fly out on Thursday were all scooped up by the US, Spanish and British evac planes.
The media may criticize the British authorities for what they call their ‘shambolic’ response to the crisis, but the fact is they got their people out. They may have been slower to react, but once they did they were effective, efficient and swift. I am sure if this is how they’ve risen to the occasion they will be able to reach those still stuck in the desert and more remote regions. If I could I would hug and kiss David Cameron. Though, on second thought it’s probably best not to since I still have stinky breath.
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With tears in my eyes I say good job to all responsible and welcome home to your dad. You & your mom can sleep easily tonight. A big hug for your dad, it must have been a harrowing experience. Good night xxx
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Hooray! Glad your dad is safely with you!
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Lovely to hear good news amongst all the bad. You must all be so relieved, love Penny x
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alice Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
@Penny, with everything going on in the world – and the earthquake in Christchurch, I am really just thankful he’s ok.
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Good to read that your dad managed to leave Lybia and is in a safe place with you!
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Hooray!!! I think your Dad needs some of your waffles for breakfast, chicken dish (without finger injury) for lunch and apple pie for a snack. Ok so maybe that is what I would want to eat after a harrowing experience but in any case, yay for having your Dad home with you! Hope he gets to relax a bit and hope your Mom got some sleep last night too!
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alice Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@Marja Lindstrom, thanks – he’s just sleeping lots and relaxing.
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I’m so glad! Hugs all around!
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So pleased that your Dad is safe with you. Enjoy your time together. And make sure he tries waffles with golden syrup!!!!
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I’m so pleased to here that you dad got out in the end; it must have been a terrible worry for you all. great news.
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So pleased for you all x
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alice Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
@Carrie (Crochet-y-Knitter), thanks hun!
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excellent news to start the day with – thanks for the update, alice! now go brush your teeth…
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alice Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@soxyknitter, lol, yup teeth brushed, hair washed, wearing clothes, not PJs. Party time!
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So happy!
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alice Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@Jenny,
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You are indeed the White Rabbit — strong work from the resourceful Yus. Brush your teeth, give deucie a snuggle, hug your dad and get some rest (and then, to Pearl Liang for some soup dumplings). Glad that he is safe and sound (and maybe he wants to learn how to dye some yarn???).
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Hooray! So glad to hear your Dad is safe and sound.
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I am so glad to read that your Dad is here with you and is safe and sound. That is such good news!
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alice Reply:
February 25th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
@Claireej, I’m so relieved. Hurrah for the British!
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I am SO glad to hear this. Best love to you and your family, and heartfelt thanks!
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Isn’t life just contradictory at times. While you were going through all of this I was sunning myself in Egypt, what a contrast. I am so sorry you hd to go through such n experience, and so pleased tht everything turned out well. Belated love and hugs xx
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PS I see my “a” key needs attention again……..
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