Flying solo....

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I'm off on a three day trip to London. Alone. Solo. Free from house, home, kids, timetables and clock watching. This has been planned since August and l'll tell you all about it when I return. See you all soon!

Comments

  1. Anonymous8:03 pm, December 07, 2009

    Boohoo! It should have been me [seeing you I mean]

    Have a wonderful glorious time and a mad flirtation over tea at the Ritz.

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  2. Gill - That British Woman9:45 pm, December 07, 2009

    have a great time!

    Gill in Canada

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  3. Suburbia10:23 pm, December 07, 2009

    Enjoy! Can't wait to hear about it when you return.

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  4. Sandi McBride11:37 pm, December 07, 2009

    Have a wonderful trip! Try to take lots of pics. Show them...
    Sandi

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  5. Hilary1:58 am, December 08, 2009

    Have a great time!

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  6. Ayak5:15 am, December 08, 2009

    Have a wonderful time Saz. Look forward to hearing all about it

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  7. Healthy Shift Worker6:20 am, December 08, 2009

    No clocks are a good thing, particulary ones that have an alarm!!

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  8. Furtheron4:26 pm, December 08, 2009

    have a good time

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  9. Nancy5:08 pm, December 08, 2009

    Lucky lady! Have a wonderful time!

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  10. Working Mum6:26 pm, December 08, 2009

    So jealous. Can't wait to hear about it.

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  11. Anonymous6:34 pm, December 09, 2009

    I've missed you to say have a good time.

    Well I hope you did!

    CJ xx

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  12. sallymandy9:03 pm, December 09, 2009

    You so deserve this! You have a wonderful time and tell all about it when you come back.

    Love...

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  13. Rosaria Williams11:23 pm, December 09, 2009

    Wow. Enjoy!

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  14. Daryl5:28 pm, December 10, 2009

    travel safe! have a most wonderful time!!

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  15. lime6:12 pm, December 10, 2009

    do enjoy. your artwork below is just so beautiful. such talent. and i was very glad to read that your mum is doing well.

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  16. Suldog8:44 pm, December 10, 2009

    Have a wonderful time!

    (Hmmmmmmmm. Flirtation over tea at The Ritz? What does Moannie know? Inquiring minds want to know!)

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  17. Elizabeth Mahlou6:37 pm, December 13, 2009

    Bon voyage! If this is your first time, I hope you take warm clothes and really enjoy your experience.

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Take the weight of your feet, draw up a chair and pour yourself a cuppa. Leave your troubles at the door and together we shall ride out the storms.


Saz x

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