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17th June 2013, 02:09 PM
#1
My London Doings
Since i have been staying at my daughters i have had a two wonderful experiences .The first one was a private tour of the Foreign Office in London My daughter has a friend who works there with her husband what a marvellous building they took me for a tour right through the lovely building and right next door is 10Downing then on the Sunday my son in law drove me down to Battle were i spent a couple of hours with Brian it sure made my day i only wish it could have been longer .The next thing was to meet my other Daughter and husband who are from Alice Springs in Aussie so the next thing is we are going to a short tour of Scotland
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17th June 2013, 02:27 PM
#2
have a great time Lou, best wishes, Tony W.
Tony Wilding
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17th June 2013, 02:42 PM
#3
charles
Well charles,i am only 30 miles from brian,shame we missed
each other.never mind,you have a great time whilst you are
over here.Be safe where ever you go.
Mike
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17th June 2013, 03:07 PM
#4
Have a great time Lou, you certainly seem to be having a good time. Hope dear old England has not been too much of a shock for you, regards KT
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17th June 2013, 03:43 PM
#5
What a fGreat trip your having Lou,
ENJOY.
Very few people ever get into the Foreign Office, you were Honoured.
Plenty of memories on theis trip,
All the best for Scotland. Try the distilleries and get the whisky tasting.
Cheers
Brian.
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17th June 2013, 06:11 PM
#6
Tower Hill ?
Have to go to Newcastle for a few days, bit closer to Scotland or if dates work out could pos meet up in London ?
K.
Last edited by Keith at Tregenna; 17th June 2013 at 06:12 PM.
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17th June 2013, 10:43 PM
#7
Take care Lou but enjoy!
Hello Lou
Well with all that running around mate by the time you get back home to NZ you will fit enough to Play Rugger for the All Blacks haha!
Sounds you are having a really good Holiday there,and so it should be,i am sure that you well deserve it!
You still have a long stay there Lou,and i am sure there will be many more Stories from you before the Holiday is ended!
I am so glad that you are enjoying yourself,just go with the flow,try and get a wee bit of rest inbetween all the hussle and bustle haha!
Take care mate wherever you may roam!
Cheers
Doc
Last edited by Doc Vernon; 17th June 2013 at 10:55 PM.
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18th June 2013, 12:05 AM
#8
Fingers crossed:
If he is back this way, will entertain etc:
K.
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18th June 2013, 06:08 AM
#9
Lou mate, enjoy your time there you sure deserve it after all you have been though over the years. I am contemplating a trip over there possibly this year, but don't hold your breath.
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller
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18th June 2013, 08:15 PM
#10
George and I had the privilege of meeting Lou in Liverpool. He is an amazing and very interesting man to talk and listen to. If I ever make it to his age and am half as good as he is I won't complain. I certainly won't forget him.
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