Sofaman - sorry - I know you probably answered this somewhere already - did sofalad make it to Britain ok? The people there will be good to him.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1667362/posts
Syria offers safe haven to US nationals fleeing Lebanon
BREITBART ^
Posted on 07/17/2006 3:54:43 PM EDT by sonsofliberty2000
The Syrian embassy said it was offering "safe haven" to Americans and other citizens wishing to flee Lebanon, where nearly 200 civilians have been killed during a massive Israeli military bombardment.
"Now, while thousands of United States citizens are stranded in Lebanon attempting to flee the ongoing massacre there, Syria has opened its borders to US citizens as well as citizens of other nationalities," the embassy said in a statement.
"In Syria, US and citizens of other nations find a safe haven from the barbaric and atrocious acts of the Israeli army in Lebanon," it said, adding that already a "huge influx of US and foreign nationals" have entered Syria.
Syria was waiving visa requirements for entry and offering "all sorts of humane assistance to the thousands of refugees coming from Lebanon including medical attention," it said.
"From Syria, US citizens can return safely home."
SM may have already answered but he said yesterday that Mrs. S will be going there.