Former Quo Drummer Weds On The Beach

[ollyrosee]

Thai wedding for Jeff

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Jeff said that his recent wedding in Thailand was idyllic

Former Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich has married his girlfriend Roberta McDowell in Thailand, he said today.

The couple got hitched in a ceremony conducted by Buddhist monks on a beach in Phuket, close to where they were caught in the Boxing Day tsunami in 2004.

Speaking about the wedding, 53-year-old Jeff said today: "It was just a wonderful day. It was idyllic. All my family and friends were there. We made a lot of friends after the tsunami.

"It was a wonderful day. When I saw Rob in her wedding dress I cried tears of joy. After that wave I thought I'd never see her again. I vowed if I did I'd never let her go again."

The couple exchanged gold rings engraved with Thai elephants, which is a symbol of luck.

But the wedding almost didn't take place after the pair were caught up in the disaster.

Jeff, who teaches drum and percussion masterclasses to schools, said: "We were on a day trip on an uninhabited island near Thailand.

"We looked up and saw this enormous 30 metre-high wave heading straight for us. I just screamed 'Run, run!'"

Music teacher Roberta, 27, is still recovering from her injuries.

The couple married on December 29 and spent their honeymoon in Thailand.

"We've been to Thailand four years running now. It's a fantastic place. It's a lovely place with lovely people and food. We will definitely go back to Thailand," he added.

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[khall64au]

Am happy that Jeff and bride survived the tsunami and now happily wed - there are many good news stories after that tragic day...

Actually, my own sister told me yesterday - she has plans to come back to Phuket ( been twice already to visit me here! ) to finally get married to the man she has been engaged to now for 21 years with their gorgeous 16-yr old daughter as "flower girl"....

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!!

[Little Black Duck]

Am happy that Jeff and bride survived the tsunami and now happily wed - there are many good news stories after that tragic day...

Actually, my own sister told me yesterday - she has plans to come back to Phuket ( been twice already to visit me here! ) to finally get married to the man she has been engaged to now for 21 years with their gorgeous 16-yr old daughter as "flower girl"....

HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY!!!!

Hey Khall..Your family dont believe in long engagements huh..

I see the oysters worked for her at least once...

[LivinLOS]

"We looked up and saw this enormous 30 metre-high wave heading straight for us.

Makes a good story I suppose..