Off to London England
By DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
United States
April 17, 2026 12:55pm CST
Not, me, however. My older son has to present at a law conference in London and planned to go with our DIL, but guess who talked her way in to tagging along?
Our granddaughter read her planned to the minute, including walking, from one place to another itinerary to us. Two hours at one museum, 5 minutes at another just for one painting in particular, 7 minute walk from here to there, etc. I hope she can visit everything including getting me my favorite perfume from Harrod’s department store. They won’t ship it to me or anywhere in the USA. Her poor brother has school. So does she, but she’s a senior and is basically done with school.
We, on the other hand, have a wedding to attend in Miami tomorrow. So excited to see friends from up north and dance the night away.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
17 Apr
And you have a hot date with a martini tonight. 
Hope she has a great time!
Hope she has a great time!7 people like this
@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
17 Apr
@DianneN — well, by accidentally going to London Kentucky instead of London, England? 
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
17 Apr
@FourWalls I am laughing out loud right now for two reasons. First, what you just said, and secondly, my hubs just came home!
I am laughing out loud right now for two reasons. First, what you just said, and secondly, my hubs just came home!5 people like this
@DaddyEvil (174245)
• United States
17 Apr
I hope everybody has a great time both in England and in Miami. 
I have some good news I'll share with you. After I showered this morning, I went to get dressed and found out my jeans were falling off me. I found another pair of jean shorts two sizes smaller and they fit perfect! 
I have some good news I'll share with you. After I showered this morning, I went to get dressed and found out my jeans were falling off me. I found another pair of jean shorts two sizes smaller and they fit perfect! 2 people like this
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
17 Apr
@DaddyEvil You should be. It’s not an easy thing to do.
You should be. It’s not an easy thing to do.1 person likes this
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
17 Apr
Thanks for the info. I didn’t realize that. Someone’s niece was in London and brought back a bottle of that perfume I loved. It’s long gone and hope I can get it again. Otherwise, I’ll give you a heads up when I am in London next time.
Are you close to London?
Are you close to London?2 people like this
@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Apr
How nice for your granddaughter. Sounds like she has had this planned for a while.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Apr
@DianneN .......So she'd get the most bang for her buck or time there. Smart girl.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
20 Apr
@celticeagle Time would be the correct word.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
17 Apr
About a month. As soon as she found out her parents were going and they agreed to let her skip school, she instantly researched everything, including restaurants and museums among all the sightseeing things she wanted to be a part of. I guess she’ll be eating two entrees at each restaurant as usual. At least we won’t have to pay for them.
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@moffittjc (128828)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Apr
My best friend is in London currently, and he has been posting hundreds of photos on Facebook. I'm so envious, as it's been several years since I've last visited England. Too bad you couldn't have tagged along with your son, but I know you'll have just as much fun at your wedding in Miami!
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@moffittjc (128828)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Apr
@DianneN Miami certainly is getting overcrowded, with no end in sight.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
23 Apr
@moffittjc You’re right. Last time we went, we spent most of our time in Coconut Grove. We hade to park a 20 minute walk away. We were so lucky to get that.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
19 Apr
I’ve only been there twice and would love to return. I’m not counting our third landing at Heathrow. That’s another story.
Yes, the wedding was actually better than I anticipated. We had such a wonderful time. However, after being in Miami twice this season, I hope not to ever go again. So busy, so many people, so many cars, etc. We may have to go next year to visit my nephew. Hubs dreads it already
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@AliCanary (4387)
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27 Apr
I don't think it's possible to allot five minutes to a museum, even if it is only to see one thing. Seems like all that time would be taken just getting inside, let alone finding the painting. I'll bet it's the Tate she's allowed two hours for. I hope her schedule is more flexible than it sounds, or she's going to be very frustrated. Have a great time at the wedding!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
27 Apr
She actually hit everything on her list including the painting she wanted to see. She actually had the layout of the museum and knew exactly where to find it. . The National Museum? and the British Museum. She loved London and plans on returning to see more of it. I told her to take a few side trips to see Stonehenge, Bath, etc.
Thanks! The wedding was wonderful and it was terrific to see so many friends from home. The traffic was horrible, but we made it with time to spare, thank goodness.
. The National Museum? and the British Museum. She loved London and plans on returning to see more of it. I told her to take a few side trips to see Stonehenge, Bath, etc.
Thanks! The wedding was wonderful and it was terrific to see so many friends from home. The traffic was horrible, but we made it with time to spare, thank goodness.@DianneN (254949)
• United States
28 Apr
@AliCanary Lol! That’s okay. I haven’t been to the Tate, but have been to all of the other museums that you mentioned. All fabulous!
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@AliCanary (4387)
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28 Apr
@DianneN oh whoops, I'm not paying enough attention to when these posts are published, lol. I'm glad she made it. The British Museum is well-known for looted antiquities, lol. The Tate is specifically just an art gallery, but it's one of the famous ones, like the Prado and the Louvre.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
18 Apr
Hope he presents well at the conference. Is the photo of your grand daughter? She looks beautiful.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
25 Apr
@DianneN The dress suits her and she has the right to show off.
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The wedding was so wonderful!
@JESSY3236 (22204)
• United States
28 Apr
My best friend wanted to go to England. She wanted me to go with her since she has never flown before. She says she wanted to go because she saw an episode of the1000 lbs sisters going to England. But I think it was mostly because she thought she was talking an "actor" on facebook. She found out that the "actor" was a scammer. After that she decided that she didn't want to go because of airplanes were having accidents.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Apr
Enjoy your time attending a wedding in Miami seeing your friends and dance the night away.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Apr
@DianneN You are welcome.
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@Shiva49 (28366)
• Singapore
18 Apr
That looks too hectic for a holiday for your DIL and granddaughter.
A bit tough for me when family tags along on occasions like presenting a paper at a conference.
However, your son should be able to manage better I think.
Enjoy the wedding celebrations.
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
21 Apr
So many exciting things on the agenda. I hope your granddaughter and you and hubby have/had a great time. Great photo.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
22 Apr
They are having a wonderful time, especially my granddaughter, who has never been to London.
The wedding was beautiful, and we loved seeing so many people that we hadn’t seen in years.
Thank you! One I took a screenshot of her before one of her parties showing off her new gown. I love the back of it!
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
24 Apr
@DianneN You're welcome. I'm glad the wedding was nice.
I always wanted to go to England, Scotland and Wales. I have a high school chum in London!!!
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@valherma00 (3739)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 Apr
it's good to be a high school senior, it seems
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