tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2009-11-10:/MokoFeed2009-11-10T14:24:13+01:00tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-08-11:/2006/06/26/melbourne_new_zealand_and_my_arrival_in_~913475/#c1511406TheVoid2006-08-11T07:13:41+02:002006-08-11T07:13:41+02:00Wonder why this traveller namely David Buttle's blog is so quiet? Had he just run out of materials from his adventures? I certainly should not think so. As I last checked, he would be amongst the rain forest of South America, lovelingly bitten probably lots already by malaria mosquitos. Arrr...don't know what else to say anymore. Hence<br> <br> Cheers,<br> <br> <br> TheVoidtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-07-04:/2006/06/26/melbourne_new_zealand_and_my_arrival_in_~913475/#c1317904Linz2006-07-04T00:38:33+02:002006-07-04T00:38:33+02:00Just been reading up on your adventures - all very inspiring! Unfortunately I have little to report on – the university of Leeds holds little culture [although the locals are a marvellous breed to watch in wonder, quite like those of Sheppey!] I was hoping to travel to Egypt this summer, but the trips has been postponed to Christmas – you’ll be a pro globe trotter by then I expect! Take care & keep the updates coming, love Linz xxtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-05-25:/2006/05/17/my_ride_to_melbourne~805952/#c1137581Dave Evans2006-05-25T08:54:02+02:002006-05-25T08:54:02+02:00Davey boy, <br> <br> Good to hear all is going pretty much to plan. I think i speak for all readers when i say we need to read about some more daring escapades. Rent a Seagal(the master of the action thriller) film and take notes on how its done.<br> <br> Speaking of Seagal, he is doing a gig in London. Debating whether to go - hopefully he will give some insight into the wisdom of a buddhist monk as well as a modest display of musical talent.<br> <br> Im betting former Navy SEAL and skilled chef Casey Ryback will just stick to hits from his number one selling country album.<br> <br> Have a nice day now!<br> Dave<br> <br> tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-05-19:/2006/05/17/my_ride_to_melbourne~805952/#c1111964alanbuttle2006-05-19T14:20:50+02:002006-05-19T14:20:50+02:00No offence, but 'Matt', if that is his real name, must have thought you were a nob-head, a twat and a bell end for not drinking with him. Surely though, you dalendless shid, it would have been wise to drink a couple just so he didn't drink them. Anyway, sounds like professionalism rules over there, reassuringly. Did you explain how you got your massive thumb for hitching? Or say "I'm just going for a sprinkle, you onion!" <br> <br> Locked in a box by a Cockney nutjob.<br> Have a cup of tea.<br> Have a cup of tea.<br> <br> I'm shit-chatting.<br> <br> See you later,<br> <br> Farty McTrumptag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-05-19:/2006/05/10/arrival_in_australia~788383/#c1111922alanbuttle2006-05-19T14:09:05+02:002006-05-19T14:09:05+02:00What kind of 'traveller' doesn't sample the local pasttimes, such as burgulary, selling stolen goods in the pub and, of course, drinking? (In that order) It's a way of life for our deported friends, and it's one that they hold dear. Throw another shrimp on the Bar-b, say "g'day" and crack a Fosters for me!<br> <br> You're a nob,<br> <br> Joysie Banicektag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-05-16:/2006/05/10/arrival_in_australia~788383/#c1097552Gravesy2006-05-16T14:53:16+02:002006-05-16T14:53:16+02:00DAVE<br> Funny hearing your views on the package tourists who claim to be travellers. However we all know there is only one type of traveller, the young Irish caravan dwelling, scraggy type, and it is for him a spiritual journey from kentish town to london boroughs through means of the paving industry. I went home for the weekend and popped in at your house, your dad showed me your acting debut on Star Plus and I have to say I was very impressed, he tells me your possible plans for returning home, albeit for a short while and insists we have a bbq or get together, we'll definately sort something out. Chatted a bit about your mountaineering course and agreed that it's an opporunity not to be missed. Will Wood broke both his feet on his birthday last monday (jumping off a fence) a still has trouble walking which amuses me greatly.<br> In Southampton wearing a dresisng gown, its 14:50..tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-04-15:/2006/04/08/still_in_thailand_now_alone~711732/#c967202DavidButtle2006-04-15T13:39:54+02:002006-04-15T13:39:54+02:00I've been looking into the flooring related employment opportunities down under, and as it happens, they can't get enough unskilled, recalcitrant, lazy and abusive warehousemen. I'm practising my 'freehanding', lechery, idleness, glutany and, I think most importantly, drunken urination on colleagues cars! My future is secured.<br> <br> As for the time with Buttle, Alan Buttle (he insists everyone calls him this since the James Bond Island visit) it was really good to see him.<br> <br> Tragic news about Will's relationship, I'm wearing a black armband.<br> <br> I'll pass your regards to Kylie, Jason, Rolf, and the crew.<br> <br> Take it easy mate,<br> <br> Dave<br> tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-04-14:/2006/04/08/still_in_thailand_now_alone~711732/#c965032Will2006-04-14T19:00:21+02:002006-04-14T19:00:21+02:00Nob!tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-04-12:/2006/04/08/still_in_thailand_now_alone~711732/#c954345Graves, Adam Graves2006-04-12T13:12:03+02:002006-04-12T13:12:03+02:00Exciting read Dave,<br> <br> What kind of work will you be looking for in Oz, i'd recommend jobs in the distribution and retail of carpets and flooring myself, do they have a BAR 24? Will's fine and you'll be glad to hear he's finally given his missus the size 9. I did change course (to Psych) and all is going well, 2 more years for me, taking it easy at the moment; although getting what i can form the o.t.c.(overseas travel club).<br> <br> It's nice to hear your gang could come and visit and that Alan could sponge some more time with you, I hope they had a good time and you and Alan shot some inspiring photos for your actor's portfolio at the site of the 'Man with he Golden Gun'. 1500USD for 45days of backpacking sounds like a pretty good deal so good luck with that. Say hello to Kylie and Jason Donovan for me and have a great Easter mate.<br> <br> Graves, Adam Graves<br> <br> tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-03-13:/2006/03/11/myanmar_to_bangkok~633122/#c811437Will2006-03-13T13:31:06+01:002006-03-13T13:31:06+01:00Watch out! your sponging, no money to his name brother of yours is coming to visit you!!!<br> <br> Willtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-03-02:/2006/02/22/plans_for_myanmar~583126/#c764697ninamidala2006-03-02T15:43:03+01:002006-03-02T15:43:03+01:00Hey Dave,<br> <br> Just updated myself of your adventures and sounds uttlerly amazing. Really wish I had the guts (and the cash) to do what you're doing!<br> <br> Am enjoying watching the sun gleaming off the roof of the Opera House through occasional flurries of snow...although my life is more than a little hectic at the moment.<br> <br> Work is horrendous as I have far more responsibility for important stuff like money than I'd like it really acts as a distraction from the other part of my life!...<br> <br> So Dada Menswear....I've sold a few things through a shop in Camden...so there are random people wandering round with some Nina Penlington Originals...I have been approached by a couple of bands to style them...and my stuff is appearing in a charity fashion show tomorrow night at the Kentish Town Forum, raising money for the St Bart's Asian foundation with an expected 1000 strong audience...I hope my stuff doesn't look shit or it'll be a major embarrassment.<br> <br> I'm also applying for deferred entry onto a hand tailoring course to start Sept 07...so I really need to start saving some money...but am getting more than itchy feet from my day job...I just cannot sit at a desk any longer...so I'm thinking of getting a part time job somewhere so I can spend more time on making clothes and try and get more and more into outlets across London...I really need to start making money from this..<br> <br> fingers crossed that I don't go bankrupt before the dream happens...<br> <br> Anyway...sorry for boring you. Continue having a fantastic time and I can't wait to see your first TV series...maybe I can design the costumes!<br> <br> nxtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-03-02:/2006/02/21/mumbai~580114/#c763008DavidButtle2006-03-02T09:32:58+01:002006-03-02T09:32:58+01:00Alright dude.<br> <br> Glad to hear my budding Thesbianic career meets with your approval. I've got my heart set on Channel 5 or Bravo producing a low budget, "poor man's casualty" in which I hope to play the part of an eccentric, elderly Indian consultant. Fingers crossed!<br> <br> So how is Uni going, did you change course after all? What about Will?<br> <br> I'm think i'm going to apply for the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Mountaineering Course, it's 1500USD and 45days long, living in tents. Should be a laugh, but it's not until August.<br> <br> Keep in touch mate,<br> <br> Davetag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-28:/2006/02/21/mumbai~580114/#c754776Adam Graves2006-02-28T13:54:38+01:002006-02-28T13:54:38+01:00Hi Dave (glad to hear all is well), As you well know I myself have a diversified past in acting. So congratulations on your Star Plus debut, you could maybe try to appear on as many national TV stations as humanly possible as you continue to travel through this very large globe. Perhaps on your return to England you could play a similar role on our similar yet lower budgeted series of Casualty maybe even Holby city. I look forward to seeing the video.<br> <br> I've been keeping my head down at uni desperately trying not to waste my short time here. Nothing exiting on my agenda, at least not for a couple of months.<br> <br> Look forward to hearing from you soon mate.<br> <br> Adam (king of the cackers...)tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-21:/2006/02/21/myanmar_days~580117/#c724921annatnumber92006-02-21T20:51:08+01:002006-02-21T20:51:08+01:00Exciting stuff Dave - sounds wonderful - hope to speak to you soon, love mum xxxtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-20:/2006/02/09/glenn_and_the_art_of_motorcycle_maintain~548426/#c716874DavidButtle2006-02-20T10:36:33+01:002006-02-20T10:36:33+01:00That'd be awesome mate. I am expecting to be back at some point next year i would have thought Summer/Autumn, although not sure yet. If I get skint soon and don't save enough money in Australia it could be early next year. Will probably be flying back from either the states or south america. Are you still interested in going to south america? Would be really easy for you to travel because you're a dirty spaniard.<br> <br> Davetag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-15:/2006/02/09/glenn_and_the_art_of_motorcycle_maintain~548426/#c697334Will2006-02-15T15:26:01+01:002006-02-15T15:26:01+01:00oi mate when do you think you might be heading back to Blighty? Im guessing its next year some time, just saying cos if on your way back u wanna meet up in spain and stay at mine that could be arranged.<br> <br> Make me an offer i can't refuse.<br> <br> Willtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-15:/2006/02/09/glenn_and_the_art_of_motorcycle_maintain~548426/#c695506DavidButtle2006-02-15T04:51:09+01:002006-02-15T04:51:09+01:00only because you wanted my company (and Bertha's)tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-14:/2006/02/09/glenn_and_the_art_of_motorcycle_maintain~548426/#c693158Will2006-02-14T17:33:00+01:002006-02-14T17:33:00+01:00correct me if im wrong but weren't you escorted off the premises at the Hilton... and perhaps were crashing in our room. tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-14:/2006/02/09/glenn_and_the_art_of_motorcycle_maintain~548426/#c691914DavidButtle2006-02-14T13:13:19+01:002006-02-14T13:13:19+01:00Just thought I would let you know, that it wasn't my room. I was staying at the Hilton. The room, as I remember was Smalley's, Clowes', and correct me if I am wrong, yours!tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-14:/2006/02/09/glenn_and_the_art_of_motorcycle_maintain~548426/#c690572Will2006-02-14T00:30:59+01:002006-02-14T00:30:59+01:00just out of curiosity ... did you here about the whale in the Thames??<br> <br> Was that the same one from tour that happened to sneak into your room perhaps!? <br> <br> Happy Whale Hunting!tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-02-01:/2006/01/28/dehli~512858/#c636146Ian Carson2006-02-01T14:05:47+01:002006-02-01T14:05:47+01:00David,<br> <br> Following your travels on the blog, i'm really jealous and when i get as old as you perhaps i'll follow in your footsteps but not via Varanasi.<br> <br> Ian (Uncle)tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-28:/2006/01/28/varanasi~512731/#c619172Dad2006-01-28T17:39:23+01:002006-01-28T17:39:23+01:00Hi Dave<br> Lovely write up. Yo make the place sound really attractive. I hope none of the restaurant owners were hovering around the river banks to save a trip to the market. There was a case of a similar funeral being held on the Thames many years ago. Keep up the blog, its lovely to see what you are doing.<br> Love Dadtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-28:/2006/01/28/varanasi~512731/#c617505annatnumber92006-01-28T08:38:52+01:002006-01-28T08:38:52+01:00Hi Davie, <br> Very descriptive on Varanasi - I cannot say that this would make a good advertisement for the next Thompsons brochure! But this is what it's all about -seeing it all. How did your stomach stand up to the first taste of Indian cuisine? One could wonder what sort of meat you were eating, according to your write-up! (Aaagh)<br> Keep up the blogs!<br> Love mum xxxtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-16:/2005/12/29/climbing_island_peak_and_lobuche_east~424734/#c563374Willy2006-01-16T15:20:42+01:002006-01-16T15:20:42+01:00Alrite Dave u Ledge,<br> Been reading up on all your adventures and it all sounds wicked, so jelous. Glad to see your well and having a good time. I was walking through Morrisons the other day and spotted 8.6 Bavaria (brewed in Holland), I immediately thought of me you and Alan at Cavvy D. So i bought 10 cans. Glad to see your still alive and will mybe speak soon on msn, all the best and happy new year,<br> Willtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-09:/2006/01/08/pokhara_to_varanasi~451359/#c532461Dave Evans2006-01-09T10:57:39+01:002006-01-09T10:57:39+01:00By the way, just seen the pictures. Hadnt noticed them before hand. Sort it out! First off, the little dirty beard you love so much. What do you look like in that suit? - im sure its very practical thoughtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-09:/2006/01/08/pokhara_to_varanasi~451359/#c532441Dave Evans2006-01-09T10:50:29+01:002006-01-09T10:50:29+01:00Hello mate, just thought I would say hello! <br> <br> Its good to see that your journey is not uneventful in the slightest. The stories of your borderline 'illegal' activities have kept me highly amused at work.<br> Sounds like you enjoyed the festive season anyway, but it obviously can not match the spectacular magical ambience and scenery of new year in gravesend as I so endured!<br> <br> If you get a chance, you've definitely got to post a few more pictures up for our viewing (or deface as the case may be Alan!)<br> <br> Hear from you soon<br> Dave<br> <br> P.S its good to see that Alan has got so much time on his hands for what can only be described as 'dicking about'tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-07:/2005/12/29/climbing_island_peak_and_lobuche_east~424734/#c526111Adam2006-01-07T14:18:09+01:002006-01-07T14:18:09+01:00Dave mate, Awe struck reading through most of your comment and left completely unsatisfied with my own adventures you bastard. Hope you manage to get onto further expeditions with dendi as I'm sure he is an invaluable friend. Im writing this at 2015m we got up at sunrise to tackle the journey in ford transit vans, the conditions were fairly icy and i got a bit of a numb arse but it went fairly well. Nordic skiing again and have been out here for 3 weeks so far having trained in Austria for the most part. In the tourist's alps as I write and look forward to returning home later this month. Was unfortunate not to get onto an expidition to greenland at for Easter so back to southampton for me. I'm assured you're making the most of 2006, hoping to hear from you soon mate. Adamtag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-06:/2005/12/29/climbing_island_peak_and_lobuche_east~424734/#c524044Biggballs2006-01-06T18:29:51+01:002006-01-06T18:29:51+01:00mate it sounds like u r having a quality time-am well jealous! am busy workin my hairy beanbag off earning dosh for when me and porky go travelling. anyway merry xmas and all that bollox. take it easy. al.tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2006-01-04:/2005/12/29/climbing_island_peak_and_lobuche_east~424734/#c515438alanbuttle2006-01-04T14:20:33+01:002006-01-04T14:20:33+01:00Sounds good mate. I wouldn't have thought you were a mountaineer, but clearly you surely are. How did Sherpa Dendi come to the conclusion that you were built for heights? It wasn't those massive mammaries was it?? Good lung capacity and all that! When you get to India, let me know what the difference between their Chicken Tikka Masala and ours is, and what their curried eels are like. <br> <br> Happy new year, by the way! Hope you had a good one. I bet it was nothing compared to Event II though. Read all about what happened in my new year in my blog (www.alanbuttle.blog.co.uk) which I shall post shortly. You have ridiculously short hair now I understand. I still haven't cut mine. Not sure if I will any time soon. Anyway, I'll stop talking blabbering crap for fear of sounding like a woman. <br> <br> Take it easy, mate!<br> <br> Alan.<br> <br> n.b.1 - 10 - - 15 = +5<br> n.b.2 spelling mistake in last sentence (here (not hear))tag:davesnotes.blog.co.uk,2005-12-30:/2005/12/29/climbing_island_peak_and_lobuche_east~424734/#c498848alasdair2005-12-30T00:31:01+01:002005-12-30T00:31:01+01:00Same 'ol dave - havin some poor bloke carry your heavy ar*! up the mountain huh ? why aren't u in bed by half ten - thats just craziness - did wonder if u'd died for a while bak there, no word from u and all - good to hear ur alive - keep treckin !