[AccessD] Finally got to meet Shamil

Brilliant. Thanks for the post Mark. It's what makes this list special.

-- Andy Lacey
http://www.minstersystems.co.uk 

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> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com 
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Mark Breen
> Sent: 13 July 2006 15:06
> To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
> Subject: [AccessD] Finally got to meet Shamil
> 
> 
> Hello Guys,
> 
> This may be OT but as Shamil is helping on this list since 
> 1997, hopefully you will excuse me for posting this here.
> 
> I am just back from my trip to Eastern Europe by motorcycle.  
> One of the best parts of the three week trip was I got to 
> meet our friend Shamil in St. Petersburg.  I did not just get 
> to meet him, he offered me accommadation which I graciously 
> accepted.  He then proceeded to be one of the best hosts a 
> visitor could have.
> 
> It had the oppertunity to live as a tourist in the day time, 
> and then to join Shamil's family life in the evening, this 
> was the best part for me.  On the Sunday night before I left 
> Russia, I had the really great experience of visiting Shamils 
> Datcha (country house).  His beautiful family put on a feast, 
> literally a full sized table full of food.  We stayed up 
> until late, talking and drinking vodka.  He then, kindly 
> offered to get up at 04:30 and bring me to the train station.
> 
> Shamil, thank you for your hospitality and I hope to see you 
> in Ireland some time.
> 
> In the meantime guys, get over to St Petersburg.  It is a 
> beautiful city, I mean really beautiful.  The people I 
> encountered were all kind, friendly, although English is not 
> too common.  I felt 100% safe at all times, in fact, it felt 
> almost safer than some places I have been in London or New York.
> 
> Another point I have to mention, the Russian people I saw in 
> the entire city of St Petersburg are so glamourous, it was 
> more like being in Paris than what we were told in school.  
> All I can say is get over there and experience it for 
> yourself, it will change you idea of what Mother Russia is 
> like forever.  Shamil, thank you for making it the highlight 
> of my entire trip.
> 
> Mark Breen
> Ireland
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