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I am so pleased that you're enjoying yourself.
Where's the new John Lewis? :eek:
Odd to think that you're in my old stamping grounds. My ex still works just off Lensfield Road, at the CCDC, behind the Chemistry Building.

I'm hoping your DH sees the light, re the UK.:thumbup:

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Originally Posted by geeandtee (Post 6598895)

The new John Lewis is exactly where the old John Lewis was - they knocked down the insides, kept much of the facade, had an archaeological dig on the site then erected the Grand Arcade!!! It is pretty grand too - the floor is the most amazing marble with fossils clearly visible in it - you walk on ammonites and other shell like creatures as you wander through. JL is big, spacious, well stocked (I drooled over their kitchen options and DH even took a catalogue but I dont think it bodes THAT well!!!). We had lunch in the old Arts Cinema which is now a very nice wine bar and would you believe that the sun hasnt stopped shining and it has been 4 days now (ouch, perhaps should not tempt fate!). Fuel has dropped 4p a litre since we have been here and I managed to drive in, park in the Lion Yard and drive out without catching a single traffic jam (they are digging up the Hills Rd railway bridge so I went through Trumpington instead). God, I cannot believe how happy I feel!!!!

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Woo hoo Quoll! Great to read your update, you sound in your element! Pleased DH is enjoying himself too. Maybe when he sees the difference in you he might rethink things a little? Enjoy :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 6593039)

get yourself a decent broadband connection and download. I download corrie and lots of other uk stuff. I very rarely watch australian tv and we have foxtel.

Im getting hooked up to broadband next week - 5gb (I think) peak and 7 off peak for $45 a month.

Is that enough to download anything?

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Originally Posted by Professional Princess (Post 6605615)

Im getting hooked up to broadband next week - 5gb (I think) peak and 7 off peak for $45 a month.

Is that enough to download anything?

You should be able to download a bit. I have 20 peak and 40 offpeak for $69. I went with iinet and signed up with their phone to get extra downloads because I download stacks of stuff.

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Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!

This all sounds great Quoll!

Your descriptions of the UK are just nectar to read for us incarcerated souls in the land that time forgot.

I had a laugh when you mentioned the duct tape...Hope I don't get done with aiding and abetting!!!

Hope you enjoy your holiday in the good old UK and keep us informed as to how your DH goes with the transition to reality.

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Originally Posted by maka paka (Post 6631418)

Whats wrong with your eyesight:D:p

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Originally Posted by quoll (Post 6590137)

Ah, I wish - just a holiday this time I am afraid. Just a month but what a month it is going to be (it is going to be a long month if they dont bring my backpack very soon!!!).

Today I am going to a Roman/Celt day on Wandlebury Ring I think (they said to come dressed as a roman or celt - well, I dont look like one but I am well on my way to smelling like one!!!, wonder if that counts???) and also to see the rest of my small family.

Flea sorry you are still so poorly - that really isnt fair at all! I think a nice gentle pub lunch would build up your strength, dont they say that Guinness is good for you?!

Flea and Quoll. Have some fish n chips for me, lots of pub lunches in the beer gardens. It is too painful for me to think of the ancient castles and beautiful cool summer there. I am pea green with envy... but I do love to read all your descriptions of everything there.:thumbup: