The guestbook from April 1998 – December 2007
Happy Christmas, froffies!
I am not sure whether this is the best place to post this, but I am actually looking for work in Leysin, Switzerland and was wondering if anybody knew off hand if there was any work available for a hardworking young girl. I am headed there hopefully in a couple days, if you know of any work available please let me know. thanks 
Oh my God, was on google and found this horrible pic of me! Anyway, would have been nice to find some old friends here, though I saw some photos I didn't knew! Who mad this photo of me??? Anyway it's cool to have found this side
Hello to Gail Giblin
Yes that is me - Brian Farrell's little sister. Brian is very jealous he could not attend the reunion but we had a fabulous time. I can't see your email address so am trying to connect this way. Cheers!
Had a fabulous evening last saturday.
Thanks Johanne, David and all others who helped!
Will be back in Leysin this winter!
That hairy arm could only belong to the one and only...Dickie! Nice tadd-oo mate!
Just checked out the site for various "food choices" as you guys reunion without me. First of all, ENORMOUS KUDOS to Johanne and Dave for making this work - yet again - after all these years to get so many special folks back where we truly celebrated the joy of life and living, and truly most of us worked hard in Leysin every day to buy the ole toothpaste AND the necessary bar card. So I was thrilled to peruse the lists of folks who had returned - and who had each made an impact on my life - in an always positive way. I hope I did the same for each of you. And so sending love and great salutations of a very special, special time - now being re-captured a bit.............
I salute and remember and love you all....
Ariane; Laurie H. (assume you are now without the black jacket and black thing around your neck...); Re-Pete (your lifelong friendship with Black Pete and later dearest Shona touched me - I can STILL sing most of Hoki Mai (sp??) from memory thanks to YOU); Bev and Marinette (M - you took Brian F. back!!); Scott and Carol - just enormous thanks and kudos for hiring just about ANYONE who needed a lift and a respite - May dearest Alan be always remembered and RIP); Andre Hefti (loved your dearest Mum and of course, Pierre. Your love and kindness to Laurie Ramsey a/k/a "Petit Camion" sparked her every day - may she, too, RIP; Don and Tinks - WOOHOO!! - love you both.......and remember your visit to my wee flat in Collonges Fort L'Ecluse - found the panties in MY bed!!; Simon - thank you for taking time with Kim to "pose" in front of L'Horizon yesterday - you made my day; thrilled that Helen Neithardt is there, too - Guy was one of most special, special Swiss friends - even coaxed me to climb with him - NOT a wise decision as I freaked. Lillian Walsh - is that you Lillian, Brian's dear sister??; and to Rob and Dorothee - thrilled that you could make it back.....
Enough - I am sad that I am not there, but uplifted that so many good folks from my memories. And lastly, thank you Simon for taking the brilliant photo of you and Kim et al for me in front of Paolo's - a/k/a L'Horizon. Cheers and God Bless...........
Hope everyone who is (was) at the reunion has / had a good one..wish Laura and I could have made it..! next time!!( whenever that may be..!)
Keep in touch....
Cheers to all,
Andy,Banff, Alberta, Canada.
(Leysin 1972 - 1989)
We are so excited to attend this reunion! I am bringing my 24 year old daughter with me, for her first trip to Europe. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce her to a beautiful place, wonderful folks and an unforgetable experience!
Vag barlady 72-73. Loved the air up there.
Welcome to the new guestbook. I'll try to import the old one soon.
Brian Farrell said on January 5, 2012
Having seen sister Lillian’s response, thought I had better put a few words in. i was so disappointed not to be able to attend the renuion, had of got my A into G probably could have. I guess it’s hi to Gael,that”s the second letter from yourself with my name mentioned. Am very touched you still remember me, wouldn’t blame Marinette entirely.
Still rember you vividly, we did have great times together. Have very close ties with Campbell Watts, we always manage to have a wee DRAM together and talk over old times. Hi to Marrinette & Bev ( Bev you scored a beaut girl) and any others who remember me
richard headifen said on January 15, 2012
Hi Flange! Great to know that you are alive and kicking. We had some great times together. Cheers, Phones.
Peter Craig said on February 8, 2012
Hi Brian,
Good to hear you are still going well.The reunion was great – pity you could not be there. However there is talk of a down under get together here in Mollymook where I now live in November this year. Later on I will get around to organising something to see what interest there is. Mollymook is about three hours South of Sydney on the NSW South Coast. I live about 2km from Jon Travers so see alot of him. We are going to Vietnam for a month in a few weeks so will do something after that. Keep it in mind.
Cheers, Repete
Peter Craig said on March 7, 2012
At the Vagabond reunion last year it was suggested that we have a downunder get together at Mollymook on the New South Wales South coast in November of this year. If that is going to happen I thought it was time we ascertain what sort of interest there maybe before we make any concrete decisions. Here are a few tentative thoughts: If it happens the weekend of November 17 and 18 might be a good one. A friday night barbecue at the Mollymook surf club and then book out a local restaurant for a dinner on the Saturday night. At that time of the year there would be plenty of accomodation available in motels, private houses etc.
For those who don’t know the area just google Mollymook and all the information will come up.
Next week I am going away to Vietnam for a month’as holiday so during this time have a think about it and when I come back will be in touch again to see what sort of numbers are interested and if enough can go ahead and start organising something. So tell anyone else who may be interested and will be in touch again next month.
If anyone has any queries they can contact me at craigpc@internode.on.net.
Cheers, Pete
Helen Wells-Eyssartier said on March 15, 2012
If I win on the horses, count me in – I’ll take floor space anywhere, but preferably within close proximity of Vi’s canteen!!!
Gavin Roache said on April 18, 2012
Hi Peter,
Gavin Roache here , if there is some sought of down under reunion at Mollymook my family would be keen to get down there, we live on the northern beaches. Cheers Gavin from 89, 90.
Peter Craig said on April 23, 2012
Hope you have had a thought about getting together here in Mollymook in November. If anything is going to happen then we need to ascertain what sort of numbers may be interested. I thought a minimum of 30 or 40 would be needed to make the whole thing worthwhile. So if you have an interest please reply here ( that might engender more to consider it) over the next couple of weeks and then I’ll get back to you and if we have the interest start putting some plans together. Don’t be shy as it will only take place if you get involved. For anyone who was in Leysin last year catching up with old mates was unreal and the reunion just took on a life of its own. This is another opportunity to get together for a few drinks and to reconnect with old friends. It’s up to you.
Cheers, Pete
Tim McElhiney said on April 24, 2012
Hi Pete
I would definately be interested in coming down to Mollybrook for a get together. I missed the reunion in Leysin, but managed to catch up with some Vagabonders on a trip to Canada and the US around that time.
Hope that you get the numbers up.
Cheers. Tim McElhiney 69,70,71
Patricia Anderson said on April 26, 2012
Hi Pete,
I will definitely be there – count me in. Hope Vietnam was great.
Cheers,
Pat Anderson