Off to London England

@DianneN (253754)

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 (85114)

• United States

10h

And you have a hot date with a martini tonight.

Hope she has a great time!

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

9h

Oh, definitely! Waiting for hubs to return from shopping for himself for a change. I reminded him what special day it is and not to be late!

Thank you. How can one not have a good time in London?

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@FourWalls (85114)

• United States

9h

@DianneN — well, by accidentally going to London Kentucky instead of London, England?

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

9h

I am laughing out loud right now for two reasons. First, what you just said, and secondly, my hubs just came home!

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@dodo19 (47961)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

9h

I'm kind of jealous that they're going. I love the UK. I really would love to go back. I hope they have a great trip.

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@dodo19 (47961)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

9h

@DianneN Hopefully I can. It's something I'm working on.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

9h

I kind of feel the same way. We’ve been there twice and would return in a heartbeat. Thank you. I hope you can return someday soon.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

9h

@dodo19 That’s really great to hear! Will you go with the family?

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@snowy22315 (206136)

• United States

9h

Sounds like a blast!!

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

9h

Ya think?

. Thanks.

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@DaddyEvil (172096)

• United States

10h

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!

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@DaddyEvil (172096)

• United States

9h

@DianneN You're very welcome. And thank you. I am proud of myself!

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

7h

You should be. It’s not an easy thing to do.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

9h

Thank you! I’m sure everyone will have a wonderful time in both places.

Wow! That’s amazing! I’m certain you are very proud of yourself and are much better off health wise, too. Congratulations are in order. So, Congratulations to you!!!

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@wolfgirl569 (132996)

• Marion, Ohio

5h

I hope she can fit everything in.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

5h

Never!

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@Fleura (34549)

• United Kingdom

8h

Gosh everyone is off somewhere exciting! It's not that Harrod's has anything against you (or other Americans), but perfume is one of the prohibited items that cannot be sent through the post.

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@Fleura (34549)

• United Kingdom

8h

@DianneN Relatively, yes. It's about an hour on the train, or a bit longer by bus.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

8h

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?

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

7h

@Fleura I’ve been to the countryside and would live there in a heartbeat. I found it so green and beautiful!

@AmbiePam (117610)

• United States

8h

I’m sure she’ll have a blast!

I hope you enjoy the weather!

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

7h

I know she will love London. It’s an awesome city with so much to do, see, and eat. We will be inside a hotel all afternoon and evening.

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@celticeagle (187954)

• Boise, Idaho

7h

How nice for your granddaughter. Sounds like she has had this planned for a while.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

7h

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.

@jstory07 (148178)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3h

I am glad your granddaughter got to go. My second oldest son and his wife live in Great Britain with their three children.

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@RasmaSandra (96459)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

7h

I wish them the best of luck in London, and I hope you have a great time at the wedding.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

6h

Many thanks. My granddaughter shall be in for a real treat.

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@TheHorse (236793)

• Walnut Creek, California

8h

Sounds great for her. London was my father's favorite city. I have never been there.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

8h

I’m excited for her. She’s been to Paris for her 16th birthday thanks to her other grammy, and to two other countries thanks to her brother’s ice hockey. London is my husband’s favorite city, too. I hope you get to London one day.

@JudyEv (377740)

• Rockingham, Australia

4h

Fun times ahead for you all. Enjoy the wedding.

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@thelme55 (78911)

• Germany

7h

That’s nice. She will enjoy it in London. Maybe she will visit the National Museum.That Museum has loads of amazing paintings.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

7h

That’s on her list along with the British Museum. Both favorites of ours. She has planned out her trip and will see things we still haven’t seen

@thedevilinme (5114)

• Northampton, England

7h

I did the Miami Renaissance festival for some cash up front. I was an English noble lord in full noble lord attire. The American girls loved it.

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@DianneN (253754)

• United States

6h

Some American girls are infatuated with anything having to do with English noblesse. Did you wear your crown? Exactly what did you wear?

@toniganzon (76249)

• Philippines

5h

She really knows how to get what as he wants!

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@rebelann (116803)

• El Paso, Texas

6h

I'm totally jealous. I've always wanted to tour the castles and palaces where monarchs like Queen Elizabeth I resided. I hope she'll have a fantastic time while there.

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@rakski (151892)

• Philippines

13m

Wow, that's awesome she have her ways, I see.

@Deepizzaguy (120266)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4h

Enjoy your time attending a wedding in Miami seeing your friends and dance the night away.

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