The last few days I have been “grass-hoppering” – I ricochet from job to job, starting everything, finishing nothing. You can blame excitement.
I am planning a few days in London. At the moment my destination is a secret. I’ll be meeting a fella. A kinda date. I never met him before… only on the internet. I think he is real and not like Mr Moss!
This here mystery man even organised my accommodation before telling me.
Do not worry. I’ll have a chaperone. Not like in the old days… an elderly aunt or fussing mother in a little bonnet, high necked blouse with mutton leg sleeves over her whale bone stays and skirts that polish the floor never mind her button boots. All finished off with a tiny lacy hanky to wipe away her tears or hide her blushes!
No. my chaperone will be young at heart, young in body and with a sense of humour just like mine. He chose well. All will be grand.
I know I still have a few weeks to wait, but I am already planning my packing… only one small cabin bag with wheels. No trunks with mountains of outfits that will never see the light of day.
It will be a case of one to wear, one to wash and one for spare with the undies.* I am praying the weather will be kind and not saturatingly soggy.
Outer layers will all be mix & match – the best idea the fashion industry ever came up with.
No skirts. It will be trousers all the way, I have no intention of advertising my pallid flesh, knock-knees, corns, bunions and more blue veins that a Stilton cheese!
And when the clothing is sorted I’ll need to deal with technology:
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My phone
My Tablets
Tablets, yes more than one.
Then there in my latest acquisition…
I have joined the world of the pad. NO. Not TENA Lady, stop smirking toyboy techies, I mean something totally different and it works. Bigtime.
My Eye Pad.
My eye pad
Thirty seconds in the microwave and my eyes sparkle!
* The mention of travel and undies made me giggle. A sudden memory of disposable pants that were all the go when I was a young twenty year old. You wore one for a day and then dumped them, Great for holiday packing but oh so uncomfortable. They were made of the same paper type fabric as the disposable hospital gowns that are in use today.
All sounds intriguing! I hope you will let us know how it all goes.
No doubt there will be a full return, but I have a few weeks before I set off on this adventure.
Wow, what a wonderful town. Hope you have a great trip.
I have been to Central London in the past, this time I hope to cover new ground. So much to do and see!
With all that build up and excitement besides the mystery, I hope that you will have a grand time. chaperon or no chaperon!
The build up is half the fun and I know I will really enjoy my time in London.
Does the mystery man read your blog? (I’m wondering how much REAL detail we will get ….)
Yes Jo(e), he does and I am sure the visit will provide plenty of blog fodder for each of us!
I’m a little concerned – you put your “eyes” that somehow also seem to be a “pad” in the microwave and then they “sparkle” – is that something Irish or ???
I was distracted when writing the last bit. The pad (medically prescribed) is put in the microwave for 30 seconds and then placed over my eyes. Great for dry, gritty eyes and very relaxing.
Enjoy planning your get-a-way!
A few weeks yet to dream chat and plan. I am so looking forward to it.
All very mysterious. I look forward to a full resumé when you return! I hope you aren’t too overwhelmed by the torrents of people and traffic!
Nick, the last time I was in Central London for a few days was about 1982. I travelled with another Branch member from Save the Children Fund,to attend the AGM. My fellow traveller was a regular visitor to London and acted like a personal guide during our stay.
This time my chaperone will act as chauffeuse and guide and introduce to some of the hidden little gems close to her home.
Oh Good For You! Have a great time, and take pics!
Thank you Brighid, There should be plenty of pics by the time I come home.
Hope the visit is as if not more enjoyable than the build up ! London is always an exciting and ever evolving city ( as world cities go ) – I have enjoyed every visit there over the past 45 years and the best part is that every visit has been refreshingly different !
Nandu, I am sure this visit will be very different to my last one with lots of fun into the bargain.
Sounds like fun!!!
Are you coming in via Heathrow? If so we could meet up, I’m not far from there!
Who are you meeting! ! Do I know him?
Barbara, I will make sure we meet up and if you do not know the mystery man, I’ll have to introduce you!
Excellent!!! I will post some photos on my blog then too…. just in case you chicken out!!
Barbara, you must make sure to show my best side!
This does sound very intriguing. Have you done a background check on this guy? There’s a lot of axe murderers lurking around the internet, you know. And London; isn’t that where Jack the Ripper held sway? Be careful!
Goodness, Al, I am beginning to feel scared. Do you think I should cancel?
Just make sure you are always in a crowd. I recommend some other bloggers.
Al, I am counting on my chaperone to take good care of me.
How exciting! And those undies do sound dreadful! Hope you have a fantastic time!
Not to worry, Spiders, I have proper undies this time.