[news] Fw: Got a visa !

[Gordon Flett]

Hi friends, 

I just got a visa about an hour ago (10am).  Cara and I are the only
ones to get visas so far so we will try to set off early tomorrow
morning for Baghdad.  Our team in Baghdad are running short of money so
we will attempt to get some to them.  It sounds likely that the rest of
the team will get their visas tomorrow and be able to join us the next
day. 

All the reports are that the road is quiet.  A lot of traffic is still
moving between Amman and Baghdad.  We may get stopped by US troops,
which is why we want to get through as soon as possible before the US
closes the road.  We have been in contact with our team in Baghdad and
they report that all is quiet for now.  Life goes on as normal.  All the
bombing has indeed been very localised just like the pentagon assure
us.  Why ever did we doubt the word of US officials ? 

I did an interview with Radio Sheffield this a.m. and we met an A
reporter at the consulate who will do an interview soon. 

I'll let you know if anything changes and will attempt to get a press
release out today once we have firmed up the transport details. 

We may need to try to raise more money.  The team in Baghdad have asked
those of us who are able to to stay as long as we can.  There are no
buses running to Baghdad and the taxis are charging at least US$1,100
per 6 seater car.  I'll see if I can use an ATM here today in Amman and
take as much money with me as I am able to. 

Many thanks for all your help and support.  I have been getting a lot of
messages of support.  God bless you. 

In peace and love, Dave 


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