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minks wrote: clothes


Well clothes are the first thing that I would always pack, don't know why they just are hahaha. Speaking of clothes though, and this will especially apply to you Raven, I have decided that I will be wearing my black shirt and jeans on Friday, so that will help you spot me when I get off the train!!

minks wrote: this time on friday I will be still here at work sending my last few messages out to everyone ahahaha And squirming about my flight


Hehehe well Friday morning I'm going to get all prepared, so the last time I will get to catch up with you all, and say all the "see you soons," will be tommorow. My plan is to just relax and stay calm hahahaha, though at the moment that isn't going to well!!! :wah:

chrisb84uk wrote: Well clothes are the first thing that I would always pack, don't know why they just are hahaha. Speaking of clothes though, and this will especially apply to you Raven, I have decided that I will be wearing my black shirt and jeans on Friday, so that will help you spot me when I get off the train!!


what about a pink hat????

I pack clothes last cause I would be in that suitcase 20 times, I need this and this and this and keep adding, by doing it last it's all in and zip it shut and run out the door no second guessing, besides I have a teeny wardrobe and still wearing some to work this week ya know hehehehe

chrisb84uk wrote: Well clothes are the first thing that I would always pack, don't know why they just are hahaha. Speaking of clothes though, and this will especially apply to you Raven, I have decided that I will be wearing my black shirt and jeans on Friday, so that will help you spot me when I get off the train!!
If our luck holds and Betty doesnt get caught in London rush hour traffic, then it will be a few ladies meeting YOU!;)

chrisb84uk wrote: That I am thanks!! I was a little worried that the things I was looking for in town weren't going to be there, but everything went smooth, and I can now relax for the next 48 hours or so!! Just imagine this time on Friday, I will virtually be at your doorstep, hehehe how exciting!!!
It is! Just one more shift at work for me, then voila! Two of the most exciting weeks of my life will have begun!

minks wrote: what about a pink hat????

I pack clothes last cause I would be in that suitcase 20 times, I need this and this and this and keep adding, by doing it last it's all in and zip it shut and run out the door no second guessing, besides I have a teeny wardrobe and still wearing some to work this week ya know hehehehe


Hahaha pink hat!! I haven't worn a hat in ages, let alone one that was pink, besides if I wore one of those in London then I would most likely be......... on second thought I'd better not say!! :wah:

Raven wrote: If our luck holds and Betty doesnt get caught in London rush hour traffic, then it will be a few ladies meeting YOU!;)Just to check, Raven - it is *this* weekend we're meeting up, is it? Are you sure it's not the 6th?

Raven wrote: If our luck holds and Betty doesnt get caught in London rush hour traffic, then it will be a few ladies meeting YOU!;)


Hehehe well that would be great, just means even more time to spend with each other. I just hope that I'm not going to be out of place, being the youngest here, must admit that thought has crossed my mind a few times. I'm sure it won't though!!

spot wrote: Just to check, Raven - it is *this* weekend we're meeting up, is it? Are you sure it's not the 6th?


:wah: Hahaha that's a good question, I'm surprised I didn't think of that!!

chrisb84uk wrote: Hahaha pink hat!! I haven't worn a hat in ages, let alone one that was pink, besides if I wore one of those in London then I would most likely be......... on second thought I'd better not say!! :wah:


careful, I may leave you with mine

spot wrote: Just to check, Raven - it is *this* weekend we're meeting up, is it? Are you sure it's not the 6th?
That isn't even funny I have been checking my dam airline ticket daily to make sure I have not screwed up the date. I have had dreams of me arriving on the wrong date.

Now bite your tongue!!

chrisb84uk wrote: Hehehe well that would be great, just means even more time to spend with each other. I just hope that I'm not going to be out of place, being the youngest here, must admit that thought has crossed my mind a few times. I'm sure it won't though!!


HAH naw I am sure you are as mature for your age as I am immature for mine, you will fit in perfectly

minks wrote: careful, I may leave you with mine


Hahaha well you never know I may take some strange liking to it, and besides it would make a great present, one that will always remind me of you hehehe Though whether I would actually wear it that's a different question!! :p

minks wrote: HAH naw I am sure you are as mature for your age as I am immature for mine, you will fit in perfectly


:wah: Hahaha thanks for the re-assurance!!! Just don't be surprised if I go all quiet on you during certain conversations that I don't understand, as I'm sure my lost facial expression will tell you that!!

chrisb84uk wrote: Hahaha well you never know I may take some strange liking to it, and besides it would make a great present, one that will always remind me of you hehehe Though whether I would actually wear it that's a different question!! :p


I will keep that in mind hehehehehehe

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Hahaha thanks for the re-assurance!!! Just don't be surprised if I go all quiet on you during certain conversations that I don't understand, as I'm sure my lost facial expression will tell you that!!


awww just ask questions that helps me all the time you will be just fine, I am sure it isn't going to mount to conversations of rocket science If so then I am going to drink heavily and just giggle at everyone. Naw I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the fun and light conversation, hey specially in the latter part of the week when it's just us 3 look out mate, your in for a laugh a minute.

minks wrote: awww just ask questions that helps me all the time you will be just fine, I am sure it isn't going to mount to conversations of rocket science If so then I am going to drink heavily and just giggle at everyone. Naw I am sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the fun and light conversation, hey specially in the latter part of the week when it's just us 3 look out mate, your in for a laugh a minute.


Just ask questions hehehe ok I will remember that thanks hehehe. Speaking of laughing all the time, have you ever had those moments that are so funny, you just can't stop giggling and laughing your head off, and you have to take a drink of water to stop yourself. Oh I can just see plenty of these moments next week hahaha, I'd better make sure to bring some bottled water just in case!! :wah:

chrisb84uk wrote: Just ask questions hehehe ok I will remember that thanks hehehe. Speaking of laughing all the time, have you ever had those moments that are so funny, you just can't stop giggling and laughing your head off, and you have to take a drink of water to stop yourself. Oh I can just see plenty of these moments next week hahaha, I'd better make sure to bring some bottled water just in case!! :wah:


OMG or just step out of the situation and turn your back to get the giggles to stop yes, I get those attacks too. Yeah bottled water is a good idea, just no choking ok. I assure you Chris it is going to be a complete laugh fest.

minks wrote: OMG or just step out of the situation and turn your back to get the giggles to stop yes, I get those attacks too. Yeah bottled water is a good idea, just no choking ok. I assure you Chris it is going to be a complete laugh fest.


Oh that I'm certain will be true. Did you catch that it may sadly rain on Saturday of all days? I'm sure it won't ruin our plans much, but seeing as how our weather is always seen as being doom and gloom, I suppose when you touchdown that it won't be too much of a shock to you.

chrisb84uk wrote: Oh that I'm certain will be true. Did you catch that it may sadly rain on Saturday of all days? I'm sure it won't ruin our plans much, but seeing as how our weather is always seen as being doom and gloom, I suppose when you touchdown that it won't be too much of a shock to you.


naaw the weather isn't going to bother me a bit, we will all be just fine. It's only water right. I am leaving rainy cold weather here so I will feel just "ducky" when I arrive there hehehehe

minks wrote: naaw the weather isn't going to bother me a bit, we will all be just fine. It's only water right. I am leaving rainy cold weather here so I will feel just "ducky" when I arrive there hehehehe


Well that's good to hear. Today is a beautiful day, and is perfect in my opinion. From what I see the forecast for London is very nice, and the temperature is going to be just about right. Besides what with all the millions of shops, museums, historical landmarks and what not, as you say a bit of rain isn't going to hurt anyone!!

chrisb84uk wrote: Well that's good to hear. Today is a beautiful day, and is perfect in my opinion. From what I see the forecast for London is very nice, and the temperature is going to be just about right. Besides what with all the millions of shops, museums, historical landmarks and what not, as you say a bit of rain isn't going to hurt anyone!!


yes it's not like we are sugar and are going to melt Ahhh I love a "nice" forecast. I agree with all the inside things going on the rain when it is there is only going to be a minor blip.

Also don't forget I come from the Land of snow snow snow, so to me rain is nothing

minks wrote: yes it's not like we are sugar and are going to melt Ahhh I love a "nice" forecast. I agree with all the inside things going on the rain when it is there is only going to be a minor blip.



Also don't forget I come from the Land of snow snow snow, so to me rain is nothing


:( You mentioned the 's' word, oh how I miss the stuff!!!



But yes I'm sure that Raven has multiple plans for all occassions!! :sneaky:

chrisb84uk wrote: You mentioned the 's' word, oh how I miss the stuff!!!



But yes I'm sure that Raven has multiple plans for all occassions!! :sneaky:


Ahahaha how can anyone miss snow egads!!! We had the best winter of my life this past winter... barely any snow I loved it sooooo much

Oh I am sure she has things well thought out for "weather" days Does the weather change in short notice over there. Here it does cause it all blows in from the west and up and over the mountains so sometimes our weather changes drastically within 24 hours.

minks wrote: Ahahaha how can anyone miss snow egads!!! We had the best winter of my life this past winter... barely any snow I loved it sooooo much

Oh I am sure she has things well thought out for "weather" days Does the weather change in short notice over there. Here it does cause it all blows in from the west and up and over the mountains so sometimes our weather changes drastically within 24 hours.


Hehehe well when you get as little snow as I do, then just hearing that word brings a little sigh. I must try and visit your neck of the woods some time, because I bet I would love it over there!



I wouldn't say that the weather changes in short notice, at least not where I live. Though there were reports of a huge contrast in weather a few weeks ago across parts of the UK. Usually during this time of year, we either get lovely hot, sunny days like today, or colder ones with rain and wind. As to which of the two you will get tommorow, then that no-one knows, and is one of the many mysteries that exsist over here.

chrisb84uk wrote: Hehehe well when you get as little snow as I do, then just hearing that word brings a little sigh. I must try and visit your neck of the woods some time, because I bet I would love it over there!



I wouldn't say that the weather changes in short notice, at least not where I live. Though there were reports of a huge contrast in weather a few weeks ago across parts of the UK. Usually during this time of year, we either get lovely hot, sunny days like today, or colder ones with rain and wind. As to which of the two you will get tommorow, then that no-one knows, and is one of the many mysteries that exsist over here.


Like stonehenge huh, wow going to England for the mysteries.... which will it be today

Oh if you get this way you need loads of time to see it all.

minks wrote: Like stonehenge huh, wow going to England for the mysteries.... which will it be today



Oh if you get this way you need loads of time to see it all.


Oh I'm sure I will!! When we were on holiday last year in the US, we hardly got to see anything and we were there for 2 weeks. It would take weeks just to be able to start getting to understand the place. I remember on our first day in LA, that we just spent the whole time lost in the car trying to find our hotel hahaha, and to make things even more funnier, the local people are gave us different directions, and they are supposed to be local!!! :wah:

chrisb84uk wrote: Oh I'm sure I will!! When we were on holiday last year in the US, we hardly got to see anything and we were there for 2 weeks. It would take weeks just to be able to start getting to understand the place. I remember on our first day in LA, that we just spent the whole time lost in the car trying to find our hotel hahaha, and to make things even more funnier, the local people are gave us different directions, and they are supposed to be local!!! :wah:


An understanding of how large the Americas are helps too. Had friends come from Germany one time thinking they could just whip out to Cancouver and back ... in a day, ummmm no it is a 13 hour drive ... one way. They also thought if they landed in Montreal they could take their time driving to Alberta and see the sites and spend a week here in this city, nooo not really when you only have 2 weeks total. I had to explain their country fits into our province about 5 times. It was cute mind you. So you would have to determine which end of the continent you want to see and just enjoy that, or come spend 3 months on the continent you ought to get a fair look at it then.

minks wrote: An understanding of how large the Americas are helps too. Had friends come from Germany one time thinking they could just whip out to Cancouver and back ... in a day, ummmm no it is a 13 hour drive ... one way. They also thought if they landed in Montreal they could take their time driving to Alberta and see the sites and spend a week here in this city, nooo not really when you only have 2 weeks total. I had to explain their country fits into our province about 5 times. It was cute mind you. So you would have to determine which end of the continent you want to see and just enjoy that, or come spend 3 months on the continent you ought to get a fair look at it then.


Hehehe and here is me living in a city, that can be driven through in about 2 minutes if that!! Well I have always wanted to go sightseeing around the world at some time. my very lucky cousin is doing that now as I speak, and I know that she is having a great time. Though she has taken a whole year off to do this, so you can see how dedicated she is to travelling to take a whole year off from home. If I am ever in the area some time though, I will make sure that I stop over and say hi. Perhaps I can even buy a pink cowboy hat whilst I'm over there hehehe.

chrisb84uk wrote: Hehehe and here is me living in a city, that can be driven through in about 2 minutes if that!! Well I have always wanted to go sightseeing around the world at some time. my very lucky cousin is doing that now as I speak, and I know that she is having a great time. Though she has taken a whole year off to do this, so you can see how dedicated she is to travelling to take a whole year off from home. If I am ever in the area some time though, I will make sure that I stop over and say hi. Perhaps I can even buy a pink cowboy hat whilst I'm over there hehehe.


cowboy hats a plenty over here in the wild west Ah your cousin is lucky to be doing the travelling for a year. Gosh I am envious, I would love to afford that. I have already been saving $$ for another trip after this one, I just don't know where I will get to yet May as well travel while I have my health. Perhaps Italy.

minks wrote: cowboy hats a plenty over here in the wild west Ah your cousin is lucky to be doing the travelling for a year. Gosh I am envious, I would love to afford that. I have already been saving $$ for another trip after this one, I just don't know where I will get to yet May as well travel while I have my health. Perhaps Italy.


Yes she is very lucky, and to be able to get to see all the beautiful sights of the world is something I'm sure a lot of us would only dream of doing. As far as my holidays go then this trip is about the extent of it hahaha, I mean it's the first time I have been away on my own. Well apart from the school trip to Disneyland, but I'd rather not talk about that!!

What time does your train arrive at Ravens Chris ?



I don't think the Hotel's far away from the station .

Bez wrote: What time does your train arrive at Ravens Chris ?



I don't think the Hotel's far away from the station .


aww you all can get a head start, I am going to be the last to see everyone Green with envy I am

Bez wrote: What time does your train arrive at Ravens Chris ?



I don't think the Hotel's far away from the station .


Fingers crossed my train arrives at 4.30pm on Friday, so depending on how traffic and other transport is, I may be the first there to greet you all. And yes I don't believe the station is too far from the hotel, but Raven is going to meet me when my train arrives anyway, so I won't get lost.

minks wrote: aww you all can get a head start, I am going to be the last to see everyone Green with envy I am


:wah: Well you may be the last to arrive, but that just means that you will be getting all the attention when you land hehehe. I hope u have your voice intact because you will be talking so much, you will hardly have time to breath!!! :p

chrisb84uk wrote: :wah: Well you may be the last to arrive, but that just means that you will be getting all the attention when you land hehehe. I hope u have your voice intact because you will be talking so much, you will hardly have time to breath!!! :p


No worries there I have my voice Maybe not by days end mind you.

minks wrote: No worries there I have my voice Maybe not by days end mind you.


So not only are the chances that we will have no voice by the end, but our feet will ache, we will be tired from lack of sleep and our minds will be confused through endless board games played at night.



But who cares about all that right, it's just a sign that we all had a brilliant time!!

chrisb84uk wrote: So not only are the chances that we will have no voice by the end, but our feet will ache, we will be tired from lack of sleep and our minds will be confused through endless board games played at night.



But who cares about all that right, it's just a sign that we all had a brilliant time!!


that's the bottom line, we are all going to enjoy ourselves. You can't beat that.

minks wrote: that's the bottom line, we are all going to enjoy ourselves. You can't beat that.


Yep very true! Well I'm heading off now. If I don't see you tommorow then I guess Saturday will be the next time, and that's only 3 days away and I can't wait!!!



Have a great afternoon/evening everyone!!

chrisb84uk wrote: Yep very true! Well I'm heading off now. If I don't see you tommorow then I guess Saturday will be the next time, and that's only 3 days away and I can't wait!!!



Have a great afternoon/evening everyone!!


good bye see you tomorrow if not then in person Saturday way too cool...

Cheers

M

Just been out and bought the scones, strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream for our cream tea. Also a saffron cake. Betty and I will be picking up the frozen pasties tomorrow before we leave :-6

That sounds delicious I can't wait!! Ok Theia be honest, on a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you at this moment in time??

theia wrote: Just been out and bought the scones, strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream for our cream tea. Also a saffron cake. Betty and I will be picking up the frozen pasties tomorrow before we leave :-6
One thing the whole world has in common..... Love of food!!!!:-4

weeder wrote: One thing the whole world has in common..... Love of food!!!!:-4


And DRINK !!:D

chrisb84uk wrote: That sounds delicious I can't wait!! Ok Theia be honest, on a scale of 1 to 10, how excited are you at this moment in time??


0 Chris, sheer panic has taken over instead and I'm just messing about on FG and getting nothing done...don't know what I'm bringing to wear, don't know what I'm going to use to put the stuff that I don't know what I'm bringing, in, I know nothing...which should mean I am enlightened...but I'm not

theia wrote: 0 Chris, sheer panic has taken over instead and I'm just messing about on FG and getting nothing done...don't know what I'm bringing to wear, don't know what I'm going to use to put the stuff that I don't know what I'm bringing, in, I know nothing...which should mean I am enlightened...but I'm not


Crikey and here was me thinking that poor Raven was turning mad, but it's gotten to you as well!! Now I know that FG is addictive, but you should go take a break, relax, and start thinking in a calmer manner. After all, we wouldn't want you turning up at the hotel, only realising that you have forgetten things. Oh speaking of which, are you arriving tommorow, or Saturday??

chrisb84uk wrote: Crikey and here was me thinking that poor Raven was turning mad, but it's gotten to you as well!! Now I know that FG is addictive, but you should go take a break, relax, and start thinking in a calmer manner. After all, we wouldn't want you turning up at the hotel, only realising that you have forgetten things. Oh speaking of which, are you arriving tommorow, or Saturday??


Arriving where, Chris? :wah:

Actually, tomorrow. Oh and I'm taking an almost constant break at present, I'm doing nothing

theia wrote: Arriving where, Chris? :wah:



Actually, tomorrow. Oh and I'm taking an almost constant break at present, I'm doing nothing


*Betty gives Theia a big kick* :wah:



Come on!! I'm packed now, got a huge holdall mind but at least it's packed, one small tesco carrier for you! I have visions of everything not fitting in the car for the return journey! :-3

theia wrote: Arriving where, Chris? :wah:



Actually, tomorrow. Oh and I'm taking an almost constant break at present, I'm doing nothing


:wah: Oh that's right you were going to take a quick detour up in Scotland weren't you first hahaha.



Hehehe that's right Raven told me that you were arriving tommorow, my memory is playing tricks on me hahaha. Apparently Bez will arrive first, and then the rest of us will start arriving over the course of the evening and on Saturday. It's going to be so strange seeing you all in person tommorow, (still can't believe I'm saying that!!)

Betty Boop wrote: *Betty gives Theia a big kick* :wah:



Come on!! I'm packed now, got a huge holdall mind but at least it's packed, one small tesco carrier for you! I have visions of everything not fitting in the car for the return journey! :-3


*Theia decides she will get her own back on Betty, tomorrow, when Betty is driving. And she says "I haven't even packed a pair of knickers yet" Then she thinks that she won't be able pack much else in a measly tesco carrier anyway and hopes that her friends at FG will realsie how really mean Betty is to her*