[GriffinOAM]

Patrick ...Hello​

I’m new, now a retired impoverished pensioner, who has spent a lifetime running and enjoying traveling the world in the luxury lifestyle of five star hotels ! My last roll was that of Regional Managing Director with the famed Orient-Express Hotels Trains and Cruises. Oversaw the opening and success of the Observatory Hotel, Sydney, (now Langham) along with Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa. After retirement I moved to Thailand to develop my own small luxury hotel on the banks of The Mekong River, but due to ill health not completed (hence justify my impoverished pensioner status !!) I have written ‘the book’ of life in luxury hotels.!
I am married with three sons, and although English by birth, as thirty five years an Australian, I unquestionably ‘call Australia home’. We live in NSW 2138 …and would enjoy socially meeting up with any other local like minded seniors , for a coffee.

 

[Xe]

I’m new, now a retired impoverished pensioner, who has spent a lifetime running and enjoying traveling the world in the luxury lifestyle of five star hotels ! My last roll was that of Regional Managing Director with the famed Orient-Express Hotels Trains and Cruises. Oversaw the opening and success of the Observatory Hotel, Sydney, (now Langham) along with Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa. After retirement I moved to Thailand to develop my own small luxury hotel on the banks of The Mekong River, but due to ill health not completed (hence justify my impoverished pensioner status !!) I have written ‘the book’ of life in luxury hotels.!
I am married with three sons, and although English by birth, as thirty five years an Australian, I unquestionably ‘call Australia home’. We live in NSW 2138 …and would enjoy socially meeting up with any other local like minded seniors , for a coffee.

Hi Patrick! I'm really sorry to hear about this. I really hope that our community will help you save money and lift your spirits too! How is your health now?

 

[Sethia Soliman]

I’m new, now a retired impoverished pensioner, who has spent a lifetime running and enjoying traveling the world in the luxury lifestyle of five star hotels ! My last roll was that of Regional Managing Director with the famed Orient-Express Hotels Trains and Cruises. Oversaw the opening and success of the Observatory Hotel, Sydney, (now Langham) along with Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa. After retirement I moved to Thailand to develop my own small luxury hotel on the banks of The Mekong River, but due to ill health not completed (hence justify my impoverished pensioner status !!) I have written ‘the book’ of life in luxury hotels.!
I am married with three sons, and although English by birth, as thirty five years an Australian, I unquestionably ‘call Australia home’. We live in NSW 2138 …and would enjoy socially meeting up with any other local like minded seniors , for a coffee.

Welcome to the SDC @GriffinOAM ! Really interesting introduction. So sorry to hear about your struggles with health as well. Any unforgettable travel stories you're willing to share?

 

[GriffinOAM]

Hi Patrick! I'm really sorry to hear about this. I really hope that our community will help you save money and lift your spirits too! How is your health now?

Thanks Xe - I'm fine life is too short to have regrets there are many far worse of than me ..I'm still here and keeping ahead of my leukemia, probably shouldn't have mentioned it as all in all I'm very positive and believe that humour and a positive approach to lifer is the best medicine ! I am sure being part of this will certainly lift the spirits ...specially in the form of a good red !!

 

[GriffinOAM]

Welcome to the SDC @GriffinOAM ! Really interesting introduction. So sorry to hear about your struggles with health as well. Any unforgettable travel stories you're willing to share?

All well thanks ...Many many unforgettable stories and often enjoy telling many humours tales in the form of speaking at events of tales from 'below stair' of the 'rich and famous' ..even a few infamous ! I have written of this in my books 'The Grand Life ..Confessions of an Old School Hotelier in the Digital Age' which has met with some success !

 

[paulamc52]

Hi GriffinOAM,my name is Paula. I live in Gippsland Victoria. I was born in Gateshead England.We emigrated in the 64 we arrived in Melbourne and we went to a Mirgrant Hosel ,we lived in Nissan Army Huts.Bloody Horrible. Then my Dad got job in Yallourn, we moved there,but that town does not exist now,it was dug up for coal.I still live in Latrobe Valley.

 

[Xe]

Thanks Xe - I'm fine life is too short to have regrets there are many far worse of than me ..I'm still here and keeping ahead of my leukemia, probably shouldn't have mentioned it as all in all I'm very positive and believe that humour and a positive approach to lifer is the best medicine ! I am sure being part of this will certainly lift the spirits ...specially in the form of a good red !!

You have the right attitude! I'll be keeping you in my prayers. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about the forum