Thread: Wayne Kerr’s ANZAC Day in Kanchanaburi

A good friend of mine ,, Kevin Riley,, his father survived the horrors of that. In Belfast they had a special place where these guys, returning soldiers, could earn a living. His mother a very nice woman and looked like she had been on the bridge with him,, but she had to share what happened to him and you could see it in her face. He never forgave the Japenese.

Originally Posted by kingwilly

The Thailand Tigers will most certainly be going there as well.

You also?

Not this year, was last there 2 years ago when they played against Jakarta Bintangs.

This year the Jakarta Bintangs are headed back to Balikpapan again to play a three way tourny against Bali Geckos and Balikpapn Bears

Thats a shame as it would have been good to finally meet you as I owe you a beer or 3.

Klongy and WK - where the bloody hell are ya?

Originally Posted by MeMock

Klongy and WK - where the bloody hell are ya?

Sorry mate been in Kan myself for a few days...checking some new resorts and teeing things up for Anzac...think your flight will be too late for us, but once you get to Kan give me a call and I'll meet you at the bus station...

Let's see what WK is up too...

Okay Klongy - will sort out kids and see what flight I can get on. Talk soon. I sent WK an email but not reply yet.

Wayne once again your stories leave me wishing I were back in Thailand to partake in some of your adventures....Thai wife...House in Sampran Thailand....BUT still working in Australia AVING extended hols in Thailand...sigh!

Originally Posted by MeMock

Thats a shame as it would have been good to finally meet you as I owe you a beer or 3.

Indeed, and I you.

are you a cricket man ? Seen the Java Cricket legends tour coming up ? May 23rd in Jakarta, well Bogor actually.

I;m in Bangers every year for the Bangkok 6's.

I'll be there in June for a mates wedding.

or perhaps you visit Balikpapan, in Kalimantan (aka Borneo) one ANZAC day....

or I might be back another year for the KAnchan weekend.

Originally Posted by MeMock

Maybe Borneo will be next on the list for ANZAC day as my Grandfather was there for a bit in the war before heading off to Egypt.

In that case, perhaps you should come along as a guest, last year we had a couple of local diggers that we dedicated the tour to, and had permission from their families. I'll email you...

Originally Posted by MeMock

When in June is the wedding?

Whoops, July I think, in Bangers i think around 20th...

Originally Posted by MeMock

WK - did you get my email a few days ago?

Haven't been able to access yahoo for best part of the last week mate, and I'm on a "biggish" island.

Ahhhhh thats no good.

Nothing serious - was just checking in to see if you were going to be able to make it. I just booked my tickets!

Thanks to Klongy I am off to Kannars tomorrow. Shame that WK cannot make it this year. I will take heaps of pics for you ok.

good on ya mate..i would like to be there also

Hey guess what Ned, I hit facebook like you suggested in search of those long lost friends, found the daughter who is all grown up now, made contact and now have details of her Mum and Dad! Thanks for all your help.

nothing like a happy ending mate , it was a nice ride up the MARY VALLEY, too cept the missus upt me for forgetting some yummy 'kennilworth vintage' cheese

Been there, done that. I liked the museum and cemetery. Walking across the river on the railroad tracks is an experience I don't want to repeat.