*BREAK* FReeper rebel_yell2 trapped in Lebanon

FreeRepublic ^ | July 13, 2006 | NonValueAdded

[NonValueAdded]

From Tourists Streaming into Syria from Lebanon, post 47:

To: cinives

You all might find this damn funny, but my sorry ass is marooned in Beirut, where I have been working for the IMF. If anybody has any helpful suggestions on how I can get out of this war zone, I would be most grateful. Right now, the road to Syria is the only way out of Lebanon for anyone, including U.S. citizens, and the Israelis are bombing that road. I am NOT happy with the Israelis right now. I understand their concerns about their kidnapped soldiers but bombing the Beirut Airport was not going to help them in any way.

47 posted on 07/13/2006 3:47:47 PM EDT by rebel_yell2

[conservative in nyc]

Stay safe.

I'm sure the Israeli army wouldn't stop a U.S. airlift of its citizens by helicopter (possibly to Cyprus) if things start to deteriorate in Beirut. The IDF has very little reason to bomb Beirut hotels filled with western guests, and would leaflet the area telling guests to leave before attacking, in any event. You're probably in the safest place you can be right now, all things considered.

[fanfan]

2. Keep your US passport close and out of sight. If anybody local asks, you're Canadian..Hell, if it gets hairy, make for their embassy in Beirut.

Good advice.

If you are to be a Canadian, you'll need a primer.....things to say to identify you as a Canadian.

Use the word "eh" alot. Normally it is used much like 'huh' or 'why' in the US.
IE: (question)... Where are you from......(your reply)....... Eh? From Canada. I'm here on business.

It can also be used as a request or question , as in.... I need a drink of water, eh?
You might be feeling some frustration when you use it this way.

Ack! It's hard to explain.
You use it to make a point about something. Or not.

Every Canadian knows about Tim Horton donuts. It's our Crispy Creme, only better.
They sell a small round ball shaped donut called a 'Tim-bit'. The story is that they are the holes they cut out of the donuts, even though everyone knows it doesn't work that way. ;-)
And a coffee with double cream, double sugar is called a 'double-double'.

We have a one dollar coin (it's gold colored) called a "Loonie", and a two dollar coin called a "Twoonie" (Silver outside, gold inside).

Any Canadians want to help make Rebel into an honorary Canadian?

Canada ping!

Please send me a FReepmail to get on or off this Canada ping list.

[gogogodzilla]

I don't follow...

The first and third pictures are identical!

:-P

[SunnyUsa]

You are in our prayers!

Talk about "timing" - are you always this lucky???

I agree with alot of the advice here...get as many "supplies as you can" - and fill everything with water (the tub sink etc)

get candles..matches!!!

any type of food - so you can "sit" this out.

Again, you are in our prayers, you will make it out! :)

[proud_yank]

Next time try staying stateside where you are completely safe at all times from any harm. Crybaby

Would you make the same comments to a FReeper in the service?

Google: September 11, 2001

[Txsleuth]

If you guys want to know how the "enemy countries" feel about this ....turn on MSNBC NOW...

The Syrian Amb is getting ready to be on...and he blames ISRAEL for all of this.

[STARWISE]

[onyx]

I heard one of those cretins earlier, spewing his crap on Cavuto's show. I am sick to death of them.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Hopefully the Syrian mouthpiece will be out of a job soon.

[STARWISE]

Agreed ... that is an outrageous post here and now .. and needs to be GONE.

[STARWISE]

Predictable .. how many wars can this world take at one time? Dear Lord, please bring peace.

[proud_yank]

It is tough to tell them apart, no?

[proud_yank]

LOL, that is pretty funny fanfan!

You forgot to mention ice hockey though.

[pinz-n-needlez]

Just think... What would MacYver do???

Seriously, praying for your safe and prompt return back to the states.

Use the forum for silly jokes and to relieve stress, but don't type anyhting that could get you hurt.

Can't wait to read all about your adventures when you get home. :-)

Pinz

[rjp2005]

Rebel yell - keep your eyes sharp, head down and stay safe. Prayers your way.

Pretty cool to have an embedded Freep reporter on the scene...and Mission Impossible agent.

But seriously, be safe and hope you return soon.

[fanfan]

LOL, that is pretty funny fanfan!

You forgot to mention ice hockey though.


That's because if I actually thought anything about hockey it might range from disinterest to annoyance.

You do it.

;-)

[Purrcival]

Wow - wish I had some advice, but I have never been in that kind of situation. So I'll just pray.

[Peach]

Amen, Starwise. Thank you for your lovely prayer for our dear freepers and their families.

[STARWISE]

Request: please censor and contain yourself.