M Busby Airlines 7 Posted February 14, 2006 According to Wiki the prime minister Lavaica Ata Ulukalala has resigned. He was replaced by Feleti Sevele. The first non noble to hold the office. Could this be a positive sign? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 14, 2006 The Crown Prince has packed in his day job, got some inside information perhaps? The Crown Prince has not packed in any day job, but his brother the former Prime Minister has. It's been on the table for quite some time. The country is under pressure both internally as well as externally for democratic change. So this move has absolutely nothing to do with the King's health. Merely a misunderstanding by who ever posted that link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Life Begins at 5 o'clock 7 Posted February 15, 2006 No disrepect to anyone, but I don't think he'll last the year. However, if he does, he's a strong candidate for next years team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 17, 2006 Did you know that a few years ago the King of Tonga released an album? I am sorely tempted to buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted February 17, 2006 Did you know that a few years ago the King of Tonga released an album? I am sorely tempted to buy it. It's available on Amazon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 17, 2006 Did you know that a few years ago the King of Tonga released an album? I am sorely tempted to buy it. It's available on Amazon Just ordered it!!! What have I done, I must be mad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted February 17, 2006 Did you know that a few years ago the King of Tonga released an album? I am sorely tempted to buy it. It's available on Amazon Just ordered it!!! What have I done, I must be mad! Maybe it's not too late to cancel! It's a pity we can't post sound clips on this forum ... then we could all listen to samples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted February 17, 2006 Did you know that a few years ago the King of Tonga released an album? I am sorely tempted to buy it. That's a tremendous find! Job's a good 'un. I'm guessing it was a google search which led to a "Buy King Taufa'ahau at Amazon" advertisement? Awesome... I wonder if there's a ukelele orchestra piece on it? I'm sure a hundred or so passing russian sailors would have been happy to oblige with a George Formby number or two. DDT, let us know if it's any good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted February 23, 2006 Did you know that a few years ago the King of Tonga released an album? I am sorely tempted to buy it. That's a tremendous find! Job's a good 'un. I'm guessing it was a google search which led to a "Buy King Taufa'ahau at Amazon" advertisement? Awesome... I wonder if there's a ukelele orchestra piece on it? I'm sure a hundred or so passing russian sailors would have been happy to oblige with a George Formby number or two. DDT, let us know if it's any good. It arrived today. A truly awesome piece of work, words fail me at this point. I am going to attempt to mix his millenium message with "What Time Is Love" by the KLF. (I haven't asked His Majestys permission, but he wouldn't mind, would he?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted February 23, 2006 I am going to attempt to mix his millenium message with "What Time Is Love" by the KLF. ( "All aboard, all aboard, a'ahau..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted February 28, 2006 I just read somewhetere that he is on the road to promote his new book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted February 28, 2006 I just read somewhetere that he is on the road to promote his new book. Been eating cheese before bedtime again, Bruno? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted February 28, 2006 I just read somewhetere that he is on the road to promote his new book. Been eating cheese before bedtime again, Bruno? I dont' inderstand what you meant bu that can you explain please/? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted March 1, 2006 I just read somewhetere that he is on the road to promote his new book. Been eating cheese before bedtime again, Bruno? I dont' inderstand what you meant bu that can you explain please/? You claim to have read somewhere that King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV is on the road promoting his new book, when the best information we have is that he is in hospital in Auckland, NZ. (I have been trying quite hard to find new info on his condition from sundry NZ newspaper correspondents, to no avail. There seems to be a blackout.) If you have information to which we're not privy, would you be good enough to post a link? I'm most keen to learn whether Taufa' is actually still alive, let alone where he is being looked after... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyBrainHurts2 4 Posted March 1, 2006 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/location/story.c...jectID=10361278 nothing specific on his illness. He was admitted in mid-December, and another article in an Aussie paper acknowledges that King Tupou IV was still hospitalized in Aukland as of 2 weeks ago. Anyone who spends 2 months in a hospital has to be in crap shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted March 2, 2006 Anyone who spends 2 months in a hospital has to be in crap shape. Don;'t be absurd1 Hospitals have excellent room service and maids...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted March 2, 2006 Anyone who spends 2 months in a hospital has to be in crap shape. Don;'t be absurd1 Hospitals have excellent room service and maids...... And MRSA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted March 3, 2006 No real news on his health but I did find this. Who at present is Tonga's real ruler? After several decades of having the final say in Tonga's affairs, that remarkable personality, the 87-year old King Taufa'ahau Tupou, is having yet another round of critical medical care in New Zealand. He's been there since January and there's no telling when he'll be able to return home, if at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted March 3, 2006 No real news on his health but I did find this. Who at present is Tonga's real ruler? After several decades of having the final say in Tonga's affairs, that remarkable personality, the 87-year old King Taufa'ahau Tupou, is having yet another round of critical medical care in New Zealand. He's been there since January and there's no telling when he'll be able to return home, if at all. Hopefully he will last another 9 months so that he can be considered for next year's deatlist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted March 25, 2006 Illness forces Tonga’s King to cut short his first public appearance The king was scheduled to tour and inspect the new hospital wing, but he left straight after he made his speech looking very uncomfortable and in pain. During the ceremony he was constantly being massaged by his bodyguard and attendants, who looked seriously concerned about the king's condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted March 27, 2006 Illness forces Tonga’s King to cut short his first public appearance The king was scheduled to tour and inspect the new hospital wing, but he left straight after he made his speech looking very uncomfortable and in pain. During the ceremony he was constantly being massaged by his bodyguard and attendants, who looked seriously concerned about the king's condition. He does not look like a well man. Incidently, if anyone's got the King of Samoa on their list (I think Windsor has), abandon all hope. My man in Apia says he's fit as a fiddle, still has all his own teeth and about to commence work on his autobiography Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted March 27, 2006 He does not look like a well man. Incidently, if anyone's got the King of Samoa on their list (I think Windsor has), abandon all hope. My man in Apia says he's fit as a fiddle, still has all his own teeth and about to commence work on his autobiography I was going by his age on that one. Well I suppose I shall have to make do with the ailing King of Tonga. No deaths since January with me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted March 27, 2006 He does not look like a well man. Incidently, if anyone's got the King of Samoa on their list (I think Windsor has), abandon all hope. My man in Apia says he's fit as a fiddle, still has all his own teeth and about to commence work on his autobiography I was going by his age on that one. Well I suppose I shall have to make do with the ailing King of Tonga. No deaths since January with me... On Mr.Notapotato's DDP i'm 0. So far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted March 27, 2006 He does not look like a well man. Incidently, if anyone's got the King of Samoa on their list (I think Windsor has), abandon all hope. My man in Apia says he's fit as a fiddle, still has all his own teeth and about to commence work on his autobiography I was going by his age on that one. Well I suppose I shall have to make do with the ailing King of Tonga. No deaths since January with me... On Mr.Notapotato's DDP i'm 0. So far... I'm in the same boat as both of you, although Al Lewis was a hit for my Rotten Deadpool at the beginning of February, if that counts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Crossed 33 Posted March 27, 2006 He does not look like a well man. Incidently, if anyone's got the King of Samoa on their list (I think Windsor has), abandon all hope. My man in Apia says he's fit as a fiddle, still has all his own teeth and about to commence work on his autobiography I was going by his age on that one. Well I suppose I shall have to make do with the ailing King of Tonga. No deaths since January with me... On Mr.Notapotato's DDP i'm 0. So far... I'm in the same boat as both of you, although Al Lewis was a hit for my Rotten Deadpool at the beginning of February, if that counts. Come on people! I hate being the forum nag, but let's keep this thread Taufa, shall we? Talk about your DDP in the DDP thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
