Well I just finished my last day at work for a month! Off to the UK for 3 weeks on Monday. Not sure how I feel about it to be honest

I'm not looking forward to almost 30 hours on a plane! and not looking forward to the weather over there. Temps of 6 & 7 degrees are not my idea of fun especially when we're in my favourite time of year here in SA...spring.

I just adore spring...yes even with my hayfever (which I have only developed this year!?)

I am looking forward to seeing my 23 year old son though. I have missed him like crazy this past few year. He has a new girlfriend too, so I'll get to meet her at last.

I am also looking forward to seeing my brother. I will be staying at his house, so will no doubt see him more than anyone else.

He has just told me that there are winds of up to 80 miles per hour just now I don't know if he's just trying to put me off going though

There's two really good things about my trip though, they are:

1 -I am going on my own. No other kids, or hubby or anyone...I get a whole 3 weeks and 4 days of 'me' time

2 - I get to see someone I have admired for 25 years in concert...not once, but twice

My thoughts on Etihad flights, the UK, concert and other pictures and general chit chat to follow on this thread from Tuesday

Bon voyage, I'll be interested to hear how Bratfort is looking, the pubs, shopping in t' centre, curry houses etc oh and how cheaply you can get your brother's weekly supermarket shop in for.

And let us know the price of lettuce please Have a good trip.

Seeing MH will more than make up for the weather I'm sure. Have a great trip and hope you like the girlfriend.

I'm just looking forward to the account of the concert & reports of MH, aka Mr Dreamy!
Don't bother with telling me about the weather or how good the doughnuts in Tesco are, I am awaiting [I]that[I] update with baited breath! & if you knew how sob I am at the mo, you's really appreciate that!

Have a brilliant time and the concerts will be FAB!!! I'm off to Brighton to see them on Monday then it's only two weeks till the trip to Oslo, I'm SO excited

We'll have to compare notes when you get back

Tx

Yes, it will be very interesting to see how it's all looking now. My memory is mostly of it being derelict and full of pound shops

Oh, I will don't you worry!
I have spoken with her on the phone, and she messaged me to tell me that my brothers kitchen was a mess the other day! Since I lived with him for almost 20 years, I didn't really need to be told that though

I am sure that you will all get to hear about MH

I was soooo tempted to buy tickets for Oslo. Thought I'd better not though, I've already spent a fortune on going to see them!

Hope you have a great time - if its even half as a good as the time I just had you'll be smiling for months

Have a good trip Wendy and enjoy your time there

OK I give up, who is MH????????

Some hasbeen by the name of Morten Harket (A-Ha) Only joking Wendy

Wendy, beware that time on your own. I went on my own last time, and travelling between places was dead horrible on my lonesome. I did that a fair bit...probably 5 or 6 times in 6 weeks.... between places like Rhyl and Crawley.a long trip, with stops in South London and Mkeynes in between.... I swear it's one of the reasons why I came back seeing the UK in such a negative light last time around. It's taken me quite a while to get over my last trip. Maybe the train would have been better

It was great being on my own for the first 3-4 days... then I felt orrible... there again I did it for 6 weeks, whereas only 3 weeks may give you a different mindset.


Everyone is different though, and some people may really enjoy themselves without having to worry about other peoples needs. I honestly thought that was going to be the case with me.... but it wasn't

Try and enjoy... I did enjoy my families company. Just wish they would come this way instead. It would be a lot easier as there is so much more room here in most of the houses here.

I wont go back without my Wife again.... and she doesnt want to go..... Well not to stay in England anyway. We've hit a compromise and may stay in Northern France for a "different and unique" experience, near Eurostar next time and do weekend/quick weekday visits to the family. Certainly better off with your own space thats for sure.

Hope it goes well Wendy, Should do, your a bright and positive person.

Ooooh, do try to get pics of the boys please. I saw them in concert back in the day, I must have been 14 or 15. I was soooo in love with Mags! He's more my type than MH... I'll leave him to you!

Enjoy the trip and the alone time Wendy!

Take care Wendy. Hope you have a great time in the UK.

Wow are they still going????