Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted April 15, 2023 #44801 Share Posted April 15, 2023 This is our Hotel for the next 3 days!!! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grapau27 Posted April 15, 2023 #44803 Share Posted April 15, 2023 3 hours ago, wowzz said: Driving home from Southampton today, I saw two AA patrolmen on motor bikes. Talk about a blast from the past ! Anyone else seen them, or are they actually quite common, and I need to get out more ? As an aside, I realised today that the next time I drive to Southampton it will be the British Grand Prix, so the area around Silverstone will be a no go area ! My options therefore seem to be limited to using the A1 or M1, and then M25 M3. Anyone got any other ideas? For the first time ever I was considering driving down on the Saturday of departure, as Southampton hotel prices have gone silly, but I might now need to reconsider. Pleased you got home safely wowzz. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted April 15, 2023 #44804 Share Posted April 15, 2023 We had a very pleasant problem free drive home from Southampton this morning but as S** "s law states that cannot last. I had a message on the answer machine asking me to call my friend's daughter which I did immediately because I knew that there was something amiss, the daughter never rings, sadly my friend has passed away while we were away. I celebrated a big birthday while on holiday and the news of my friend's passing reminded me that we are all getting older. My DH said he can't imagine my life without my regular lunches and coffees with my friend, as he said we have been together for over 50 years and she was my friend for 15 years before that. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caullkhead Posted April 15, 2023 #44805 Share Posted April 15, 2023 So sorry to hear @Josy1953 x 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted April 15, 2023 #44806 Share Posted April 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Josy1953 said: We had a very pleasant problem free drive home from Southampton this morning but as S** "s law states that cannot last. I had a message on the answer machine asking me to call my friend's daughter which I did immediately because I knew that there was something amiss, the daughter never rings, sadly my friend has passed away while we were away. I celebrated a big birthday while on holiday and the news of my friend's passing reminded me that we are all getting older. My DH said he can't imagine my life without my regular lunches and coffees with my friend, as he said we have been together for over 50 years and she was my friend for 15 years before that. Oh bless you Josy, so sad. Our thoughts are with you. Andy & Michelle xx 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted April 15, 2023 #44807 Share Posted April 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, Josy1953 said: We had a very pleasant problem free drive home from Southampton this morning but as S** "s law states that cannot last. I had a message on the answer machine asking me to call my friend's daughter which I did immediately because I knew that there was something amiss, the daughter never rings, sadly my friend has passed away while we were away. I celebrated a big birthday while on holiday and the news of my friend's passing reminded me that we are all getting older. My DH said he can't imagine my life without my regular lunches and coffees with my friend, as he said we have been together for over 50 years and she was my friend for 15 years before that. I'm so sorry to hear your sad news Josy. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted April 15, 2023 #44808 Share Posted April 15, 2023 @Josy1953 That's such sad news Josy. You will miss her greatly for sure but she will live on in your wonderful memories of happy times shared. God bless. Jane xx 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermotsgirl Posted April 15, 2023 #44809 Share Posted April 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Josy1953 said: We had a very pleasant problem free drive home from Southampton this morning but as S** "s law states that cannot last. I had a message on the answer machine asking me to call my friend's daughter which I did immediately because I knew that there was something amiss, the daughter never rings, sadly my friend has passed away while we were away. I celebrated a big birthday while on holiday and the news of my friend's passing reminded me that we are all getting older. My DH said he can't imagine my life without my regular lunches and coffees with my friend, as he said we have been together for over 50 years and she was my friend for 15 years before that. So sorry to hear your news, a terrible shock for you 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted April 15, 2023 #44810 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Yes thinking of you and your sadly departed friend Josy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare carlanthony24 Posted April 15, 2023 #44811 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Sorry to hear Josy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted April 15, 2023 #44812 Share Posted April 15, 2023 My thoughts are with you josy to have such friends for such a long time is a treasure in your heart forever. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted April 16, 2023 #44813 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted April 16, 2023 #44814 Share Posted April 16, 2023 @Josy1953 what sad news to come back to…… My sincere condolences. Your friend will live on through your memories and by talking about her. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted April 16, 2023 #44815 Share Posted April 16, 2023 @Josy1953 Condolences on what must have been an unexpected shock for you. She will always be with you in your heart and memories . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted April 16, 2023 #44816 Share Posted April 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Josy1953 said: We had a very pleasant problem free drive home from Southampton this morning but as S** "s law states that cannot last. I had a message on the answer machine asking me to call my friend's daughter which I did immediately because I knew that there was something amiss, the daughter never rings, sadly my friend has passed away while we were away. I celebrated a big birthday while on holiday and the news of my friend's passing reminded me that we are all getting older. My DH said he can't imagine my life without my regular lunches and coffees with my friend, as he said we have been together for over 50 years and she was my friend for 15 years before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut006 Posted April 16, 2023 #44817 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Just now, Peanut006 said: 11 hours ago, Josy1953 said: We had a very pleasant problem free drive home from Southampton this morning but as S** "s law states that cannot last. I had a message on the answer machine asking me to call my friend's daughter which I did immediately because I knew that there was something amiss, the daughter never rings, sadly my friend has passed away while we were away. I celebrated a big birthday while on holiday and the news of my friend's passing reminded me that we are all getting older. My DH said he can't imagine my life without my regular lunches and coffees with my friend, as he said we have been together for over 50 years and she was my friend for 15 years before that. Expand So sorry to hear this, it must be very hard to comprehend, thinking of you Michelle 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted April 16, 2023 #44818 Share Posted April 16, 2023 11 hours ago, Josy1953 said: We had a very pleasant problem free drive home from Southampton this morning but as S** "s law states that cannot last. I had a message on the answer machine asking me to call my friend's daughter which I did immediately because I knew that there was something amiss, the daughter never rings, sadly my friend has passed away while we were away. I celebrated a big birthday while on holiday and the news of my friend's passing reminded me that we are all getting older. My DH said he can't imagine my life without my regular lunches and coffees with my friend, as he said we have been together for over 50 years and she was my friend for 15 years before that. So sorry to hear this. It must have been a great shock to you. I am sure you have some great memories to remind you of the times you spent together. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted April 16, 2023 #44819 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Good Morning Everyone and Happy Sunday. I don't know about you guys but I've found some of the recent threads quite unpleasant at times. I know I'm a bit flaky sometimes but I don't like unnecessarily combative posts. This is the only social media platform I'm on so I expect it happens all the time. I was thinking maybe I'd duck out for a few weeks until I read dear Josy's post about the sad loss of her friend - and saw how quickly everyone responded to her sadness - and realised that this is real life, real concern, real support - and the idiots can stick their nasty comments where the sun don't shine. Have a lovely day. Jane xxx 21 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted April 16, 2023 #44820 Share Posted April 16, 2023 @Beckett please stay on these boards Jane. Your contributions are some of the best. There will always be a few on any forum that are full of hot air, verbose and full of their own importance. Don’t forget the block button if really needed! 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted April 16, 2023 #44821 Share Posted April 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, Angel57 said: @Beckett please stay on these boards Jane. Your contributions are some of the best. There will always be a few on any forum that are full of hot air, verbose and full of their own importance. Don’t forget the block button if really needed! Ah thanks Gill. That's so kind of you. I'm definitely staying on - I was just in a mood I think! However, I was getting increasingly fed up with the nasty comments I'd seen and my hand was getting dangerously close to posting what I really thought about them - which would have got me a red card. I'd forgotten about the block button - it could be my new best friend! Have a good day Gill and best wishes. Jane xxx 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted April 16, 2023 #44822 Share Posted April 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Beckett said: I was getting increasingly fed up with the nasty comments I'd seen If they are disruptive and nasty ,don't forget the report button, Shaz & co will do the rest. Just like in real life people get a bee in their bonnet and an axe to grind and end up looking stupid and annoying to others. For example I was in a cafe last week and two of the waitresses were having a blazing row over how long a tea bag should be left in the cup. It got really nasty almost turning violent . I was shocked and asked the cafe owner "what the hells happening ?" He said to ignore as it had been brewing for ages 😉 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstheboy Posted April 16, 2023 #44823 Share Posted April 16, 2023 16 hours ago, wowzz said: Driving home from Southampton today, I saw two AA patrolmen on motor bikes. Talk about a blast from the past ! Anyone else seen them, or are they actually quite common, and I need to get out more ? As an aside, I realised today that the next time I drive to Southampton it will be the British Grand Prix, so the area around Silverstone will be a no go area ! My options therefore seem to be limited to using the A1 or M1, and then M25 M3. Anyone got any other ideas? For the first time ever I was considering driving down on the Saturday of departure, as Southampton hotel prices have gone silly, but I might now need to reconsider. We travel from South Yorkshire the day before. Leave home about 9.30, straight down the M!, with a stop for 30 mins, arriving at M25 about 12.30. Up until now never been too busy and on M3 in about 45 minutes. Another stop for 30 mins at Fleet Services and into Southampton about 3.30 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted April 16, 2023 #44824 Share Posted April 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, bobstheboy said: We travel from South Yorkshire the day before. Leave home about 9.30, straight down the M!, with a stop for 30 mins, arriving at M25 about 12.30. Up until now never been too busy and on M3 in about 45 minutes. Another stop for 30 mins at Fleet Services and into Southampton about 3.30 . Thanks. I guess that wouid be the route we would have to take. With a one stop pit strategy, I reckon five hours should do it, so leaving at 7:30 am should get me to the port, hopefully around 13:00. On a related note, we drove down for the first time in the new car. Put the post code details in the sat nav, for Mayflower and we ended up in a cul de sac, well away from the terminal ! I wondered where we were going ! Anyone else experience the same issue ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted April 16, 2023 #44825 Share Posted April 16, 2023 16 minutes ago, kalos said: If they are disruptive and nasty ,don't forget the report button, Shaz & co will do the rest. Just like in real life people get a bee in their bonnet and an axe to grind and end up looking stupid and annoying to others. For example I was in a cafe last week and two of the waitresses were having a blazing row over how long a tea bag should be left in the cup. It got really nasty almost turning violent . I was shocked and asked the cafe owner "what the hells happening ?" He said to ignore as it had been brewing for ages 😉 Thanks Kalos. As ever you have the right words - you're the sunshine to my cloudy day. Jane xxx 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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