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19-JAN-2009

19 January 2009

On New Years Eve, when we found out that my Dad's operation had been a success, Mum, Jeremy and I headed home an opened a bottle of champagne to celebrate. I saved the cork and took it in to my Champ of a Dad. He wasn't impressed that he only got the cork - I'm keeping it safe haha.

I've had a rubbish day today. It took me TWO HOURS to get to work on the bus today ... 6 miles from my house. It only takes two hours to walk it door to door!!

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Anja Lieder21-Jan-2009 23:13
Firstly, I am so pleased your father has had successful surgery and may he make just as successful a recovery! Of course, he may be more impressed if you cut into the cork, stick a coin in and wire the coin in, an old English tradition, apparantly.

You could just cycle to work and save yourself a loooong painful journey. It is nice, it is sporty, it burns the calories, it saves the planet! Although, traffic fumes in London could be one thing. Could you make some nice backstreet route?
Guest 20-Jan-2009 17:54
So glad for your father and your family...I see you have the good stuff too...Cheers!
Nicki Thurgar20-Jan-2009 14:15
You will ALL share a bottle of champagne on the next New Years Eve :o)
Perhaps you should take up jogging to work...?! ;o)
Victoria20-Jan-2009 12:39
This is definitely need champagne !!! This great everything turn great... all the best to you for tidy up !!
Guest 20-Jan-2009 08:26
I've always travelled on buses to both school and work so I have adapted a zen-like attitude to delays and traffic jams. That and a good book in your bag helps to stay calm. Trust me! :-)
Robin Reid20-Jan-2009 03:24
A corker of a stor.
beverley harrison19-Jan-2009 23:21
oh what good news gail...well worth popping the cork for and i'm sure there will be more soon enough!!
Phillip Normanton19-Jan-2009 22:52
Give him some grapes, Lucozade and a spoon to mix them with... champers substitute - can't be beaten :)
You're not having much luck with busses are you?? :)
Máire Uí Mhaicín19-Jan-2009 22:51
Good news like that is worthy of being celebrated with a glass of Veuve! Keep another bottle for your Dad when he'll be able to taste it properly and enjoy it!
Sue Roberts19-Jan-2009 22:46
so glad to hear about your dad.
the champagne was a really excellent one.
hope you enjoyed it
(hope you didnt have to walk to work )
Ann...19-Jan-2009 22:39
Wonderful news about your Dad. Not so good about the traveling though - you must be exhausted!