Dubai and hello
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By Robyn Claire-Louise Anderson in General Published: Tuesday, 24 July 07 - 01:46 PM (GMT) Last Updated: Thursday, 09 August 07 - 12:37 PM (GMT) |
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!!!!!!!!!! If exclamations were rain, that's what England looked like on Friday...Friday night and we were officially on holiday and spending our last night in our little house as a single couple - so time to break out the champagne, a good way to start off our jollies, so we thought. But, a couple of hours later we were laughing and mopping up water, emptying buckets and ringing out towels as the water poured down the back wall in our spare bedroom. One of many sleepless nights. Bloody English summer!
Never mind, Mark and Dave (our fantastic builders) came to the rescue the following morning and patched up the leaky spots as we threw in last minute bits and bobs into our kitbags before setting out on a mammoth journey, starting off with a 15h30 departure from Preston; a 20h10 take off from Manchester; a sleepless 7 hour journey in cattle class watching Casino Royale to the sounds of a screaming baby. This was followed by a 3 hour wait in Dubai; another 8 hour flight (watching Happy Feet) to Johannesburg and finishing off with a pleasant little 90 minute domestic trip to East London where we were reunited with my family and Rob. Whew... I am still recovering.
Waking up on Monday morning was difficult, but rewarding, as the sun shone relentlessy all day building up to a respectable 37 degrees centrigrade (yes, it is winter here) resulting in the usual question "what are we doing in Preston?" to spring to mind. But then we thought of evenings spent in the hills stumbling through muddy bogs, shiny silver running shorts, good ales and running mates, and it made sense.
My mom lined up two indulgent days of pampering for Roger and I which we have enjoyed so much, that we have set the divorce date so that we can get married again and be pampered once more! With the exception of the eyebrow waxing (don't laugh, I am actually quite sore about this as I have grown quite attached to my eyebrows over the 34 years), everything has been quite fun. The facial lady waited till she had lulled me into a false sense of security with a head and face massage before applying what I thought was a sensible smelling, warm cream (never having had a wax before so I didn't know what it was), then whoosh! It was too late to say stop, or I would have looked extremely foolish with only one eyebrow. Roger says Iook like I come from Asia now, except my eyes are more puffy. Everyone is being very sweet and polite, but I know Roger is telling the truth...
While it looks really sophisticated and beautiful (despite my underwater hockey knuckles) I don't think I'll have the nail tip things done again, as it makes it very difficult to type (so the typing errors are NOT my fault, this time anyway).
Roger, Rob and me are off to PE this morning to meet up with Jeanne and John, for a night of beer and insensibility before we all meet up at Amakhala for the celebrations.
The weather has in the mean time been awesome, which means the cold front should arrive just in time for the wedding... But we're not bothered, it's just so good to see friends and family again that even if it pours, spirits will still be high, even if there isn't any bitter
(Look, smileys don't have any eyebrows either!)
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| waiting patiently | Jude | 08/05/07 |
| hey Jude | Robyn | 08/09/07 |
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Top | Reply to this Title: waiting patiently Author: Jude Date Posted: 05 Aug 2007 02:52 PM (GMT) Hi guys How did it go?! I can't believe it hit 37 deg!? Did the weathr stay warm for your wedding and to impress UK guests with winter? Where are you now? How long should I wait before logging in again to try and find soem wedding photo's or is this site only for the whole build-up and then after that, it has no uses? Sniff... It is so hot here today that I have finished all tanning and reading in the garden and come humbly inside to do admin (facebook) (swaer I had a French manicure as well but I haven't - it is just my typing!) Thinking of you and hoping you are having an excellent time! Love Judes |
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Top | Reply to this Title: hey Jude Author: Robyn Date Posted: 09 Aug 2007 03:29 PM (GMT) Hey skattie, I promise we didn't forget you - I felt continually guilty that we didn't always have access to a computer. Jane sent lots and lots and lots of love. She said we (you and me) must have a chat before you go home to sunny SA. I shall come and visit you as I am on jollies till beginning of September, so say when is best for you skattie. lots and lots and lots of love, R |
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