*DIS Girly Weekend Trippy ~ Birmingham, September '09*

[mandymouse]

Castmembers

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Mandy (mandymouse), Karen (CustardTart), Corinna (dolphingirl47), Joh (wilma-bride), Claire (Chilly), Theresa (Latte Lover) & Nat (natalielongstaff)

Date : 4th/6th September 2009
Location : Birmingham
Hotel : Ramada, Mailbox

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Friday 4th September

I was ready and waiting for Nat & Joh to arrive, and they got to my house around 11.50am. Foolishly I asked if it was too early to crack a bottle of wine open, and Nat replied 'well it is 5 o'clock somewhere', and at that moment the Girly Weekend began

An hour and one bottle of wine later, Paul came home and we piled in the car and we were off to Birmingham. We arrived about 2pm, and once we checked in at the Ramada, I sent Karen and Corinna a text to tell them where we were. Joh and Nat dumped their bags in their room and came down to ours and in no time another bottle of White Zinfandel was opened along with a box of Thorntons Continental (and some Breezers for Joh)

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Over the next hour or so, Corinna arrived, then Claire and Theresa, and finally Karen

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We sat around in our room for a few hours just chatting and having a laugh and we easily finished off 4 bottles of wine, 4 Breezers and the chocs

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I'm sure around 6ish, everyone went off to their rooms and we got ready for our first evening in Brum. We had a reservation at Old Orleans for 8pm, so we all met in the lobby around 7.30pm and walked up to Broad Street, which was uneventful except for the taxi driver who wasn't impressed with me standing in the middle of the road like a lollypop lady, guiding everyone across, so he beeped his horn and I made a little gesture too :rotfl2:

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We started off with cocktails in pitchers, then moved into the restaurant. From what I can remember the food was fine, and we had a lovely time apart from the annoying magician who came round doing some cheesy tricks, I was only impressed when he was actually standing there holding my watch (how the heck did he take that off ??? :confused3). Useful tip from Claire - 'don't look at him, then we don't have to give him any money' :lmao:

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Goodness knows what we were laughing at here

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After dinner, we walked down to Reflex. We had a lovely time in here. Claire was lucky enough to persuade the bouncer (or whoever it was), that we were on her hen party weekend, so she got a bottle of wine and a pack with some dressing up bits and bobs, like little horns, giant sunglasses and a headband

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118 118 Nat ???

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Reflex was lots of fun and it was great hearing all the 80's music, and the revolving dancefloor is cool too

I think Corinna was the first to leave (she was staying nearby at the Crowne Plaza with her hubby), then a little later (around 1ish I think) me, Karen, Claire and Theresa headed back leaving Joh and Nat (the party animals) in the nightclub. I was impressed, especially as Nat had killer heels on that were literally killing her poor feet too

I'm sure I was out for the count around 1.30am, and Joh and Nat lasted another hour before walking back to the hotel and running into a guy they named Ben due to his Ben Sherman top - poor guy, I hope he felt safe walking along the canal with Joh and Nat approaching :rotfl: (only joking girls ;))

A great day !!

[mandymouse]

Saturday 5th September

Karen & I were up around 8.30am, and we all met in the lobby at 9.30am and we wandered down to the City Centre. We stopped off at Starbucks for drinks and a snack, and Karen was sat looking rather worried and going through her bag, as she couldn't find her engagement ring. So poor Karen headed back to the hotel, and we all waited at Starbucks for her. Thankfully she rang to let us know that she'd found it in the room, and that she was on her way back (which was just as well as the coffee shop decided to stick their air-con on and it was blooming freezing)

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So we were back on track and heading to the Bull Ring. Nat made her escape to Primark, but Joh headed her off, and told her that Primark was to be left till later as the pub hadn't yet opened :thumbsup2We started at the Disney Store, and many purchases were made in New Look, Next, Selfridges (for Krispy Kremes) and Jane Norman

We had lunch in Pizza Express, and were thrilled to be given a round table in a quiet area of the restaurant. It wasn't long before I delight was turned to frustration, as our waiter was soooooooo slow. It took ages to be asked what drinks we wanted, then those who ordered dough ball starters didn't get them until their mains had arrived (and we had to ask for them), and there were other things, but at the moment I can't remember them (no I hadn't had anything alcoholic at that time ;)), it really felt like we'd been there for hours .. needless to say he didn't get a tip .. we were not impressed !!!

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The highlight of my lunch, Tiramisu, Mmmm

After leaving the Bull Ring, it was Primark time. Nat, Claire, Theresa and Karen went into that shop of horrors, and Joh, myself and Corinna had more sense and hit the Yard of Ale. We were happy bunnies as Breezers were 4 for £6, and shortly after we were joined by Claire and Karen (more drinks bought), then Nat (more drinks bought) and finally Theresa, where I'm sure we might have forced down one more round

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As we left, the town was surrounded by riot police (had someone tipped them off that we were there ?? :rotfl2:). There was some kind of demonstatration being held near the City Centre. I really felt quite anxious as there was so many police in their riot gear and the police helicopter was overhead. As we neared the Mailbox you could see lots of youths heading towards the town, and I was just glad to get back to the hotel

We all went back to our rooms to get ready for our evening out, and we met in the lobby at 7.30pm as we had a 7.45pm reservation at the Ha Ha Bar & Grill, which was just above our hotel entrance

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We started off with some delish cocktails, then made our way to our table. The food was nice, but we were sat near a speaker, so it was hard to hear what was going on at the other end of the table, but on the plus side, their Cosmopolitans were yummy ;)

Poor Karen had hurt her toe a few days before our weekend away, and unfortunately the shoes she wore tonight had really affected her toe, and there was no way she would be boogie-ing tonight. So after dinner Corinna went back to her hotel, and we all decided what we were going to do. Karen, Theresa and I stayed at the Mailbox, and went to Bar Estilo for a couple of cocktails and a nice chat, and we still lasted till gone 1am, and Nat, Joh and Claire went to Reflex, and the dirty stop-outs stayed out till 3am - I'm sure they'll fill you in on their antics later ;)

Another lovely day :)

Sunday 6th September

We all had breakfast at the hotel, though Karen & I were quite late as we legged it to the station to pick up Karen's train ticket, as she didn't know what time her train was leaving

Breakfast was very nice, just a buffet (no characters :rotfl2::rotfl2:)

We met in the lobby at 10.45am, and we all checked out. We stood outside the hotel saying our goodbyes, then me, Joh & Nat went to find Paul who had come to pick us up

Once again it had been a great weekend, and I can't wait for next years

Thanks girls, I had a brilliant time :hug:

[natalielongstaff]

Well done Mandy you remembered loads ! Just want to say Thank you to everyone for making the weekend so much fun

bring on next year :cool1:

I will add some more pics later xx

[darthtatty]

wow sounds like you all had a brilliant time, lovely photos :cool1:

thanks for the report Mandy.xxx:thumbsup2

[craigs bride]

sounds like you all had a great time !! cant wait to read more of your antics lol.

[Tammy Stringer]

Wow glad to see you didn't waste any time posting this Mandy.

Sounds like you had a brilliant weekend. Glad you all had mucho fun.

Tam

[wilma-bride]

Great recollection of events Mandy, thanks for posting this. I had an excellent weekend (yet again) and loved every minute of it. I am absolutely knackered now and it will probably take me about a week to recover but I am really looking forward to the next one :thumbsup2

I would also like to add how much I enjoyed meeting Corinna (finally) and I am very pleased that she felt brave enough to come along and join us :thumbsup2

[Minniespal]

Wow, sounds as though you all had a wonderful time.

[UKDEB]

So sad that I missed this. It looks and sounds as though you had fabulous time. You all look absolutely gorgeous. Claire, I can't believe how much your hair has grown! You're going to be a scrummy bride. Karen and Corinna - it would have been lovely to meet you. Maybe next year :goodvibes.

[CustardTart]

After a few detours, I'm finally home!!! :yay: And OMG - who knew there'd be photos already??!

Thanks so much for such a lovely weekend, ladies. I had a fab time and it was great to take a little trip down memory lane - tho' TBH I wondered if I'd strayed into mammary lane in Reflex on Friday night!!! :scared1: ;)

The highlight for me was finally meeting Mandy after so many near misses - thanks Roomie for putting up with my lack of focus and attention to detail. :hug: Over the course of 2 days, I managed to forget wine, purse, money, rings, train times - I think you get the general idea... What can I say, I don't get out much... ;)

Another plus was getting to chat, spend time and quaff booze with Joh, Nat, Theresa and Claire (she'll always be Chilly to me ;) ) as I'd previously only met them briefly at the Kingston meet. I enjoyed getting to know you better, girls... :goodvibes

Huge congratulations to Corinna :worship: for having the courage to spend her weekend with a bunch of strangers - hope to see you again at a Girly weekend near you...

Here's to next year...:thumbsup2

[wideeyes]

looks like you all had a great time and you all look fab too.

[mark&sue]

sounds like you all had a great time and some brilliant phots. Especially loved the cocktail photos.


susan

[mandymouse]

I would also like to add how much I enjoyed meeting Corinna (finally) and I am very pleased that she felt brave enough to come along and join us :thumbsup2

Huge congratulations to Corinna :worship: for having the courage to spend her weekend with a bunch of strangers - hope to see you again at a Girly weekend near you...

Yes Corinna, you were a star. I'm so pleased that you came and I hope your hubby enjoyed staying in Birmingham too

Maybe next year :goodvibes.

I hope so Deb :hug:

The highlight for me was finally meeting Mandy after so many near misses - thanks Roomie for putting up with my lack of focus and attention to detail. :hug: Over the course of 2 days, I managed to forget wine, purse, money, rings, train times - I think you get the general idea... What can I say, I don't get out much... ;)

:hug: Aww, it was lovely to finally meet you too Karen. I was only upset at you forgetting the pink, fizzy stuff from M&S that you'd promised to bring :rotfl2: :rotfl2: the money was no problem :)

Here's to next year...:thumbsup2

::yes:: ::yes::

[jjk]

great pictures , looks like a fab time was had by all :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

I hope so Deb :hug:

Me too - I NEED to meet you, Deb!!! ::yes::


:hug: Aww, it was lovely to finally meet you too Karen. I was only upset at you forgetting the pink, fizzy stuff from M&S that you'd promised to bring :rotfl2: :rotfl2: the money was no problem :)


I am soooo glad you've got your priorities right, Mrs Mouse!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

PS: Ssssh don't tell anyone but I'm kinda glad I forgot the pink fizz - I'm enjoying a glass now... ;)

[mandymouse]

PS: Ssssh don't tell anyone but I'm kinda glad I forgot the pink fizz - I'm enjoying a glass now... ;)

Cheers Karen, nothing like rubbing it in ;) :rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

Cheers Karen, nothing like rubbing it in ;) :rotfl2:

Eeee I thought you wouldn't notice if I whispered... :headache: ;)

[florida sun]

Great photos girls, and great report Mand, looks like you all had a brilliant time:goodvibes:goodvibes

[BRobson]

Sounds like you had a blast ladies :) Hopefully I will manage to meet you all one day - its not fun living soooooo far away :confused3

[dolphingirl47]

I had an absolutely fantastic weekend. I am so glad that I was able to come. I wish I had know that most of you were just going out for a few drinks after dinner yesterday. I would have been up for that. Still, there is always next year.
I have just opened I nice bottle of White Zinfandel in memory of the Girly Weekend.

Corinna

[scottish mum]

seems like you had a brilliant time. Wish I lived closer.

[CustardTart]

I had an absolutely fantastic weekend. I am so glad that I was able to come. I wish I had know that most of you were just going out for a few drinks after dinner yesterday. I would have been up for that. Still, there is always next year.
I have just opened I nice bottle of White Zinfandel in memory of the Girly Weekend.

Corinna

That's a shame, Corinna - I kinda assumed you wanted to spend time with your husband... :lovestruc And yes, there's always next year... :thumbsup2 BTW thanks for the DLP pass info - I've already checked it out and am definitely going to get an AP when I get back from my hols... :goodvibes
Cheers!!!

[dolphingirl47]

seems like you had a brilliant time. Wish I lived closer.

Hopefully next year we will be in Manchester, which is a bit easier for people from Scotland.

Corinna

[dolphingirl47]

That's a shame, Corinna - I kinda assumed you wanted to spend time with your husband... :lovestruc And yes, there's always next year... :thumbsup2 BTW thanks for the DLP pass info - I've already checked it out and am definitely going to get an AP when I get back from my hols... :goodvibes
Cheers!!!

DH can look after himself ;) My poor ears just could not cope with another night a Reflex.

Corinna

[natalielongstaff]

omg Karen !!!!!! you forgot the fizz, thats just not accaptable hun :lmao:

[wideeyes]

Hopefully next year we will be in Manchester, which is a bit easier for people from Scotland.

Corinna

If it is in Manchester I will definitely join you all next year.

[mandymouse]

I had an absolutely fantastic weekend. I am so glad that I was able to come. I wish I had know that most of you were just going out for a few drinks after dinner yesterday. I would have been up for that. Still, there is always next year.
I have just opened I nice bottle of White Zinfandel in memory of the Girly Weekend.

Corinna

Mmm, enjoy your White Zinfandel Corinna. Yeah, things got decided when we got back to the room, but it wasn't till I was outside in that wind that I decided not to go to Reflex - it was really quite chilly last night (and I don't mean Claire :rotfl:)

Roll on next year :)

[Tinks1984]

Looks like a fantastic time had by all - I believe I had it right on the cocktail count :lmao:

As I've mentioned on the "oh my it's very quiet this weekend" thread, I'd love to join you all next year, it'd be great to see you all! :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

omg Karen !!!!!! you forgot the fizz, thats just not accaptable hun :lmao:

I think I'll have to make a little checklist up for her next year Nat (and the wine will be at the top of the list) :rotfl::rotfl:

[natalielongstaff]

I think I'll have to make a little checklist up for her next year Nat (and the wine will be at the top of the list) :rotfl::rotfl:

;) Wine is always at the top of my list !

[TotallyAngelic]

It sounds and certainly looks like a great time was had by all - all that yummy food and drink and cocktails and dancing till dawn etc. You girls certainly have some stamina! Great photos !!!

( Hi to Corinna - who is crossing the atlantic with me next year :woohoo:)

[mandymouse]

;) Wine is always at the top of my list !

There's only wine on my list :thumbsup2:rotfl2:

[Latte Lover]

Thanks for a fab weekend girls. I really enjoyed myself and I think I am now addicted to cocktails!

Sorry for being the last one out of Primark yet again! :goodvibes

Looking forward to next year. :grouphug:

[natalielongstaff]

Sorry for being the last one out of Primark yet again! :goodvibes


Hey thats fine with me hun :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

Sorry for being the last one out of Primark yet again! :goodvibes

No problem Theresa. The longer you were in Primark, the longer we were in the pub :rotfl2::rotfl2:

The cocktails this year were particularly good :thumbsup2

[A Small World]

Sounds like you all had a great time. It was great to read about it and see the photos.

I did think about you all as I went through Birmingham on the train on Friday

You never know I might even join you next year

[Netty]

Looks like you had a fab time girls!!!:cool1:
great photos too :thumbsup2

[dolphingirl47]

Copied from the other thread:

Unfortunately the weekend came to a bit of an unfortunate end. Our room at the hotel had the shower over the bath tub. I had a shower this morning and slipped with one leg outside of the tub and one inside. I am basically OK, but very bruised and sore.

I finally found a dress to wear at my sister's wedding next week. Today on the way to the station, I went into a shop that I would normally never even consider (Anne Harvey) and I saw two beautiful outfits. In the end I settled on this:

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The photos don't really do it any justice, but both the dress and the lace jacket are a beautiful midnight blue. I am really pleased with this.

Corinna

[mandymouse]

I hope you're not feeling as sore today Corinna :hug:

Lovely outfits, and colour too :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

ouch Corinna :hug:

Fab outfit though :cool1:

[PoppyAnna]

Looks like you had a great time girls:cool1: I love the shot of lollipop Mandy in the road:thumbsup2

Hope it doesn't take too long to recover:)

[dolphingirl47]

I am actually not all that sore at all. My right leg looks an interesting colour, but I am a lot happier today then I was yesterday.

Corinna

[Chilly]

I would also like to add how much I enjoyed meeting Corinna (finally) and I am very pleased that she felt brave enough to come along and join us :thumbsup2

I agree with Joh, it was lovely to meet you Corinna.

[i] Claire, I can't believe how much your hair has grown! You're going to be a scrummy bride. Maybe next year :goodvibes.

Thanks Deb, hope you can make it next year!


Another plus was getting to chat, spend time and quaff booze with Joh, Nat, Theresa and Claire (she'll always be Chilly to me ;) )

I will always be Chilly even after the wedding.


Sorry for being the last one out of Primark yet again! :goodvibes


It wouldn't be a girly weekend if we didn't have to go and find you.

Copied from the other thread:

Unfortunately the weekend came to a bit of an unfortunate end. Our room at the hotel had the shower over the bath tub. I had a shower this morning and slipped with one leg outside of the tub and one inside. I am basically OK, but very bruised and sore.

I finally found a dress to wear at my sister's wedding next week. Today on the way to the station, I went into a shop that I would normally never even consider (Anne Harvey) and I saw two beautiful outfits. In the end I settled on this:

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The photos don't really do it any justice, but both the dress and the lace jacket are a beautiful midnight blue. I am really pleased with this.

Corinna

Love the outfit. Sorry to hear about your leg.



I cannot wait for next years girl's weekend. I had a blast. Thanks everyone :hug:

[Ware Bears]

Glad you all had a great time :goodvibes hope your leg is better today Corinna. :hug:

[CustardTart]

omg Karen !!!!!! you forgot the fizz, thats just not accaptable hun :lmao:
I know, Nat - must try harder... :sad2: I had 2 bottles in the fridge and even had a thermo sleeve on the one so it'd be cool when I arrived...

I think I'll have to make a little checklist up for her next year Nat (and the wine will be at the top of the list) :rotfl::rotfl:
I look forward to receiving my checklist, Mandy!!! :thumbsup2 :lmao: No really, I need one...

Thanks for a fab weekend girls. I really enjoyed myself and I think I am now addicted to cocktails!
It was lovely to spend time chatting in Bar Estilo, Theresa! Repeat after me " Strawberry Dack-er-ee..." ;)

[CustardTart]

..Unfortunately the weekend came to a bit of an unfortunate end. Our room at the hotel had the shower over the bath tub. I had a shower this morning and slipped with one leg outside of the tub and one inside. I am basically OK, but very bruised and sore.
OMG Corinna!!! Hope you're feeling better today... :hug:

I am actually not all that sore at all. My right leg looks an interesting colour, but I am a lot happier today then I was yesterday...
ETA: Just saw this post and glad you're feeling better. Try and get some arnica gel (health food stores sell it) to put on the bruise, Corinna - it'll bring the colour down and help it heal more quickly...


I finally found a dress to wear at my sister's wedding next week. Today on the way to the station, I went into a shop that I would normally never even consider (Anne Harvey) and I saw two beautiful outfits. In the end I settled on this:

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The photos don't really do it any justice, but both the dress and the lace jacket are a beautiful midnight blue. I am really pleased with this.

Beautiful outfit! Much nicer cut of dress than the red one we looked at - it'll look lovely for the wedding... :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

...I will always be Chilly even after the wedding...

Thank you... :goodvibes:hug::thumbsup2

...I cannot wait for next years girl's weekend. I had a blast. Thanks everyone :hug:
What she said... ::yes::

[Chilly]

Nat, Joh and I set off to Reflex after a quick trip back to the hotel for various changes in shoes, cardies, and bags. Joh threatened to wear her crocs and Nat decided to solider on in her high red heels.

We joined the queue and once inside we had a sit down so Nat could recover from having to stand for so long. Once suitably refreshed, helped by some breezers we hit the dance floor. And so a pattern started, dance, have a sit down with a breezer, visit the ladies, discuss the terrible outfits other people were wearing, dance, have a sit down with a breezer, visit the ladies, rate the men out of ten and so on.

We headed back to the hotel just before 3am, we deliberated taking a cone back with us but decided they were too heavy. Nat had some issues with the cobbles but we made it in the end.

[natalielongstaff]

Nat, Joh and I set off to Reflex after a quick trip back to the hotel for various changes in shoes, cardies, and bags. Joh threatened to wear her crocs and Nat decided to solider on in her high red heels.

We joined the queue and once inside we had a sit down so Nat could recover from having to stand for so long. Once suitably refreshed, helped by some breezers we hit the dance floor. And so a pattern started, dance, have a sit down with a breezer, visit the ladies, discuss the terrible outfits other people were wearing, dance, have a sit down with a breezer, visit the ladies, rate the men out of ten and so on.

We headed back to the hotel just before 3am, we deliberated taking a cone back with us but decided they were too heavy. Nat had some issues with the cobbles but we made it in the end.

I seem to recall a rather hilarious t shirt photo :rotfl2: im not sure its suitable for this board tho !!!

[mandymouse]

Looks like you had a great time girls:cool1: I love the shot of lollipop Mandy in the road:thumbsup2

I love that pic too, I didn't know that Joh had taken till it appeared on facebook this morning :)

I look forward to receiving my checklist, Mandy!!! :thumbsup2 :lmao: No really, I need one...

It was lovely to spend time chatting in Bar Estilo, Theresa! Repeat after me " Strawberry Dack-er-ee..." ;)

LOL, I'll get to work on it for our next Girly Weekend Karen :rotfl2::rotfl2:

I really enjoyed chatting in Bar Estilo too, and was amazed that it stayed open so late

How's your toe this morning hun ? Have you been able to make a start on sorting out your bedroom ? :)

We joined the queue and once inside we had a sit down so Nat could recover from having to stand for so long. Once suitably refreshed, helped by some breezers we hit the dance floor. And so a pattern started, dance, have a sit down with a breezer, visit the ladies, discuss the terrible outfits other people were wearing, dance, have a sit down with a breezer, visit the ladies, rate the men out of ten and so on.

It's sounds like you all had a great time at Reflex girls ::yes::

[mandymouse]

I seem to recall a rather hilarious t shirt photo :rotfl2: im not sure its suitable for this board tho !!!

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Has it been posted on FB yet Nat ? ;)

[natalielongstaff]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Has it been posted on FB yet Nat ? ;)

:lmao: surprisingly not !

[Chilly]

I seem to recall a rather hilarious t shirt photo :rotfl2: im not sure its suitable for this board tho !!!

I'd forgotten about that!

[wilma-bride]

:lmao: surprisingly not !

I thought I had posted it actually - will have to check when I get home - and, yes, I am still here but only in body. My spirit seems to have got up and left, in fact I think it may still be in bed asleep :rotfl:

[CHEK]

Look's and sounds like a fantastic weekend was had by all :thumbsup2

[CustardTart]

I seem to recall a rather hilarious t shirt photo :rotfl2: im not sure its suitable for this board tho !!!
I am intrigued!!!! :lmao::rotfl::lmao:


How's your toe this morning hun ? Have you been able to make a start on sorting out your bedroom ? :)


Have taken my toe to the Docs, Mandy. :rotfl: When Richard had a look at it last night, he took the nail varnish off and it looked even worse than we thought. :eek: Doc thinks it's infected :headache: so I've got a course of anti-bees for now and have promised faithfully to get it seen to when I return...

Bedroom almost finished - just taking a breather... :rolleyes:

[Strommie]

Looks and sounds like you all had a brilliant time. Love the photos :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

Bedroom almost finished - just taking a breather... :rolleyes:

oh well done :thumbsup2

[mandymouse]

Have taken my toe to the Docs, Mandy. :rotfl: When Richard had a look at it last night, he took the nail varnish off and it looked even worse than we thought. :eek: Doc thinks it's infected :headache: so I've got a course of anti-bees for now and have promised faithfully to get it seen to when I return...

Bedroom almost finished - just taking a breather... :rolleyes:

I hope your toe is better soon Karen. Well done on getting your bedroom sorted ... now onto your packing ;)

[natalielongstaff]

The "photo" is now on fb Mandy :rotfl2:

[mandymouse]

The "photo" is now on fb Mandy :rotfl2:

Great pic Nat :rotfl2:

[CustardTart]

The "photo" is now on fb Mandy :rotfl2:

:rotfl::lmao::rotfl: Brilliant!!! :thumbsup2 :rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

[tennisfan]

Sounds like you all had a great weekend, thanks for sharing the photos:goodvibes

[dolphingirl47]

OMG Corinna!!! Hope you're feeling better today... :hug:


ETA: Just saw this post and glad you're feeling better. Try and get some arnica gel (health food stores sell it) to put on the bruise, Corinna - it'll bring the colour down and help it heal more quickly...



Beautiful outfit! Much nicer cut of dress than the red one we looked at - it'll look lovely for the wedding... :goodvibes

This is really strange. DH is really accident prone and normally we always have Arnica gel and Arnica tablets in the house, but at the moment we don't have either. I will get some after work tomorrow.

The dress I ended up with really is no comparison to the one at Evans. That just looked like I had just thrown on a bin bag. The one I ended up buying is a perfect fit and looks gorgeous. I can't wait to wear it and will also take it on the cruise.

I am intrigued!!!! :lmao::rotfl::lmao:



Have taken my toe to the Docs, Mandy. :rotfl: When Richard had a look at it last night, he took the nail varnish off and it looked even worse than we thought. :eek: Doc thinks it's infected :headache: so I've got a course of anti-bees for now and have promised faithfully to get it seen to when I return...

Bedroom almost finished - just taking a breather... :rolleyes:

I hope that your toe is better soon.

Corinna

[kieras nana]

sounds like you all,had a fab time:)
some great photos too:thumbsup2
no wonder,the company,i manage a pub for,are doing well,with you lot,drinking in one of them:rotfl2:at least i know,my job is safe:thumbsup2
must admit,i like reflex.flares is another one,along the same lines,but the music,is from the 70's!
glad you all enjoyed yourselves,
tracy

[Chilly]

sounds like you all,had a fab time:)
some great photos too:thumbsup2
no wonder,the company,i manage a pub for,are doing well,with you lot,drinking in one of them:rotfl2:at least i know,my job is safe:thumbsup2
must admit,i like reflex.flares is another one,along the same lines,but the music,is from the 70's!
glad you all enjoyed yourselves,
tracy

It is great to know our efforts are keeping a fellow disser in a job.

[kieras nana]

It is great to know our efforts are keeping a fellow disser in a job.

thanks claire!
it's appreciated:thumbsup2
tracy

[natalielongstaff]

sounds like you all,had a fab time:)
some great photos too:thumbsup2
no wonder,the company,i manage a pub for,are doing well,with you lot,drinking in one of them:rotfl2:at least i know,my job is safe:thumbsup2
must admit,i like reflex.flares is another one,along the same lines,but the music,is from the 70's!
glad you all enjoyed yourselves,
tracy

:rotfl2: happy to help !

[mandymouse]

sounds like you all,had a fab time:)
some great photos too:thumbsup2
no wonder,the company,i manage a pub for,are doing well,with you lot,drinking in one of them:rotfl2:at least i know,my job is safe:thumbsup2
must admit,i like reflex.flares is another one,along the same lines,but the music,is from the 70's!
glad you all enjoyed yourselves,
tracy

Thanks, we try our best to help :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[mandymouse]

I can't believe that this time last week we were looking forward to our weekend in Birmingham. Where has the past week gone ? It's flown by. I wish we were doing it all over again this weekend :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

I wish we were doing it all over again this weekend :thumbsup2

:lmao: im not sure my feet would cope with that !

[irongirlof12]

girlies! you had a whale of a time :cool1: next year seems like a long time away to me!

[wilma-bride]

I can't believe that this time last week we were looking forward to our weekend in Birmingham. Where has the past week gone ? It's flown by. I wish we were doing it all over again this weekend :thumbsup2

Me too, Mandy - I feel quite sad at the prospect of a night in front of the telly tonight. I'd much rather be in Reflex :thumbsup2

[natalielongstaff]

I'd much rather be in Reflex :thumbsup2

how much, on a scale of 1 - 10 :rotfl2:

[dolphingirl47]

Me too, Mandy - I feel quite sad at the prospect of a night in front of the telly tonight. I'd much rather be in Reflex :thumbsup2

Well, after the weekend that I just had, even the noise level at Reflex would be preferable.

Corinna

[natalielongstaff]

Well, after the weekend that I just had, even the noise level at Reflex would be preferable.

Corinna

:scared1: do tell !

[Chilly]

:scared1: do tell !

::yes::

[dolphingirl47]

:scared1: do tell !


Well, I don't get on particularly well with my extended family at the best of times. I have always been the black sheep in the family and certain parts of the family never fail to let me know. The part of the family that I always used to get on with fell out with my parents about two years ago and was not invited. Add to this that my husband has very little tolerance for my parents as they tried their hardest to split us up even after we were engaged (he only came because of my sister) and you have a disaster in the making right there. I never had met the groom (who seems to be lovely) and that his family is exceedingly odd and somewhat arrogant and we had the pleasure of sitting between them and my least favourite relatives. The whole thing was a disaster of epic proportion and I was just glad to be back in Manchester on Sunday evening.

Corinna

[mandymouse]

:hug: So sorry to hear that you had a tough time over the weekend hun - families eh ???

[dolphingirl47]

:hug: So sorry to hear that you had a tough time over the weekend hun - families eh ???

Tell me about it. Still, in two weeks time, I will be sitting in a hotel at Manchester Airport waiting for my flight to Florida the next morning. So I will look forward rather than back.

Corinna

[jockey]

Great report and pics, looks as though you guys had a ball!:)

[natalielongstaff]

:hug: sounds a nightmare Corinna !!