I asked an old friend, who has run a successful business in training systems for merchant shipping in Subic Bay for twenty years, to write a letter that K can include with her papers for VFS
This is what he wrote: To whom it may concern, TESTIMONIAL I have known Andrew for the best part of 30 years. I can say, without any risk of contradiction that he is not the old pervert that most people believe him to be. It is true that he may be particularly fond of young Filipinas and will go to any lengths to get his leg over with one, but his heart is in the right place, so to speak. I can report that he has managed to get a good grip on controlling his alcoholism, and in this regard I believe his extensive use of other recreational drugs has worked wonders. The old days when Andrew would jump up on the bar, drop his pants and wave his knob around to much applause, are gone. He is now a respected member of society – sometimes. He does still like to go around on his motorbike, but fortunately was expelled from the local biker gang for excessive violence and depravity. So we can say that he is a reformed character. In fact his principal character traits are those well suited to holding a senior position in a major bank or other financial institution: no moral compass, expert in unethical behaviour, complete disregard for the well being of others in society, exceptional levels of greed and an ability to lie while appearing to be a victim of intrusive questioning by auditors and others who seek the truth. Having said that, I believe he will make an ideal husband for any young girl, and I know for a fact that he has already invested in a Jacuzzi and mirrors on the ceiling at home, plus a standard two by three metres maid’s room complete with cold water, and hole in the ground, no window and a supply of candles, so that the lucky young bride will feel loved and comfortable in her surroundings. He is also making the same financial sacrifice in another house in the next village for his other wife. I do hope that this testimonial convinces you that he is worthy of getting afiance visa for the love of his life, and if possible and to save on costs for HM Government, you might consider issuing a job lot to cover the next 10 applicants. Yours respectfully, Al Pacca, The Patagonian Shirt Lifters Society. Chile.
I have asked him to send it, with the serious one, to K and will leave her to decide which to use! He's in this picture of our engagement party..
