December 16, 2007 10:16 PM GMT
Thanks Wendy!
Well, Saturday started slowly as I didn't get back to my room until 4:20!! Naughty girl!! Some (ahem) stopped out even later - no names no pack drill, they know who they are.
Eventually, we gathered to go shopping - originally intended for Camden Market, but as we were soooo late, we decided to go to Milton Keynes shopping centre instead. And there were lots and lots of shops.
First up, though was food. We wandered around and found a place that we all agreed was acceptable - not that there were many objections, replacing lost energy was the goal!!
Well, Sue was a great help for me, as I needed a new bra to wear with my sleeveless dress (isn't it awful when your bra straps show). So Sue steered the way to Marks & Spencer where I eventually found something that would work and bought some nice nix as well hehe. I think Sue also grabbed a couple of bras in her size. But as stated above, and disprooving that girls take so long shopping, Matt had a jolly old time trying to find a shirt or three. I think there's more to Matt than meets the eye! Fess up Matt lol.
The taxi home turned into a minor farce, as they wanted us to stand near a red building - but which red buiding - there was a salmon pink building, another with red neon lights on it.. so someone (Ani I think) sorted us out and got us back on track. We said goodbye to Sue who had other plans (nice to meet you Sue) and arrived back at the Campanile just in time to get ready for dinner. And who should be waiting for us....Tracey yaaaaayyy, all the way from bonny Scotland.
Well, I'm an early bird, so to speak, so not surprisingly I was in the bar first (there's method in my madness). And with my new found confidence, sat on a bar stool and ordered a drink, and just sat there enjoying the ambience (there's not much at the Campanile to be sure, but what there was, I enjoyed LOL).
Eventually, the rest of the girls found there way down, and we sat down for dinner (by the way Tracey, you turn yourself out very nicely) in fact all the girls were really dolled up for a good girly Saturday night out. Well done all!!
After dinner, we wandered back over the road to Pink Punters (some only having left 16 hours before!) and in we went.
I met some of the regulars there and found myself in conversation with several people, boys, real girls and other TGirls. Even spoke to Frank, the owner. Later on, I had my first girly dance yyyeeeeaaaahhhhh! The song 'What a feeling' comes to mind - but don't want to remind you of indigestion - ahem.
I had a great time, a fabulous time, a time I will not forget, ever.
For those of you who haven't yet ventured out, Pink Punters is entirely CD/TV/TG/TS friendly, there is no hassle at all (so long as you behave yourself then Frank and his boys will look after you). So, next time, come along, post a reply in the next event notification, and let that girl out, she'll love you for it!!
I know Anyfer will say that it 'all just happened' but thanks to her anyway, particularly for being so encouraging and open. Hugs and xx
I am a different girl now - more self assured, more centred, more me!!
Have fun
Debbie
December 16, 2007 10:19 PM GMT
Of course, it would be remiss of me not to mention the gallant and gentlemanly behaviour of both Keith and Matt. Thank you xx
Debbie
December 9, 2007 11:46 PM GMT
3 chears for Ani for organising a fantastic weekend and a chance to meet all the girls again and a few new ones to, PP's was just how i remembered it freindly cozy and such a great venue, oh and them log fires where fab to toast ya bum and have a smoke to lol, so any girls out there who are wondering wether to come out i can recomend it most highly.
fantasic weekend with fantastic friends
love you all see you again soon
Sammi xx
December 10, 2007 11:51 AM GMT
Ani, what can I say but to add my thanks for getting it all together.
It started with
"Hiya, I have a free weekend 7th/8th/9th December, so I want to go to PinkPunters in Milton Keynes.
I am booking a room at camponile for fri and sat night.
Anyone and everyone welcome to come along for some fun."
and just sort of growed.
It was the first time I have been able to travel and so I'd not had met anyone from outside my area before and it was wonderful to put faces to the names I've been talking to for so long.
Though I had to cut it short as I was staying with a firend a few miles away, (not really fair to come and stay and then only use her a chauffeur lol) I had a great time, and will be doing it again for the full stretch next time if I'm allowed!
Thanks again Ani for the gig, and all the girls for making me feel so welcome.
Sue. XX
December 11, 2007 3:01 AM GMT
Here are a couple of pics from Friday night - unedited!
MATT relaxing
ANI
OMG(oth)
DEBRA & CHARLENE
ANI & SAMANTHA
SUE
CHARLENE
SUE
KEITH
I can talk as well! (I didn't know this was being taken)
http://s253.photobucket.c[...]ves.flv
December 16, 2007 3:50 AM GMT
Matt,
I'm surprised to find that your description of your shopping frenzy was, if anything, UNDERSTATED, lol.
Cher,
That hair color, that Matt's head was resting on, could have been no other's than yours.
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How many newcomers learned the painful lesson not to throw their arms around Maryanne's neck and hug her tightly?
Debbie,
Lovely post and I do want to hear about Saturday.
Thanks for all the pictures people put up.