Went down to see the poppie display at the Tower of London and popped into The Ritz to see about afternoon tea, but ended up going in the bar instead . 4 x drinks and some plate of olives £96 :ohmy:
Yes our hotel was hit by Irma and it did make us think twice about going, but I believe what will be will be, so we are still going.
We know a lot of people have pulled out but we are aware they rely on tourism, so we are still going.
Speaking of poppies, i bought one of the poppies from the Tower of London display and there's a website now where you can register where you have or planted your poppy. They are trying to trace them all and you can share your story about a relative who fought or was lost...
AMI continental juke box 1962.
I had money in an ISA that was doing bugger all, so persuaded the Mrs to let me buy it.
"The ISA's not earning any money " I said
"The grandkids will love it " I said
"We can enjoy are ISA at home " I said
Was on eBay for £6,500 at the time and haggled them down...
One of the wankiest posts I've ever read on NSC.
Of all the positive things you could have put, helped fiends,family, charity, (cough) BHA, enjoyed yourself, travelled, but no you went for bitterness and just looking out for yourself.
Well done Fella!
Takes me back to playing football and never ever forget what was said by a rather trampy player who used to play centre half for us during a half time team talk. Also enhanced by the fact that he had a lisp he was referring to one of their players who was running the show, he barked " stick to...