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pendy · 25-07-2005, 13:53

P.S. - Part 2 of last Thursday's thrilling episode. Could not get out of office to go to bank, so had to go at 6:10 dressed in long frock, done up to nines, jools, the lot. Got money - but no cabs free - lots of cabs, but all taken. SO - got on the 98 bus to Red Lion Square (allegedly). Packed bus, long frock, = funny looks. I did feel like announcing "I always dress like this on a Thursday", but refrained. Alleged 98 to R L Sq actually stopped well short of Tottenham Court Road - so had to schlep the rest of the way to Lincoln's Inn, on packed pavements, holding up long frock, muttering obscenities (just) under my breath. Finally arrived at L.I. at 7:20, puffing like a grampus, puce in the face, and CERTAINLY not looking soigne and calm! A glass of cold champagne has never been more welcome (but sadly I only had time for one before dinner was announced). Thanks a bunch, our little colonial cousins.

P.S. They most certainly did expect the bombs to go off - we can just be grateful they weren't too well up on their chemistry. One of them was reported to set off his would-be bomb standing next to a woman holding a baby. Nice guy, uh?

25-07-2005, 13:53	#104
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: London Alert P.S. - Part 2 of last Thursday's thrilling episode. Could not get out of office to go to bank, so had to go at 6:10 dressed in long frock, done up to nines, jools, the lot. Got money - but no cabs free - lots of cabs, but all taken. SO - got on the 98 bus to Red Lion Square (allegedly). Packed bus, long frock, = funny looks. I did feel like announcing "I always dress like this on a Thursday", but refrained. Alleged 98 to R L Sq actually stopped well short of Tottenham Court Road - so had to schlep the rest of the way to Lincoln's Inn, on packed pavements, holding up long frock, muttering obscenities (just) under my breath. Finally arrived at L.I. at 7:20, puffing like a grampus, puce in the face, and CERTAINLY not looking soigne and calm! A glass of cold champagne has never been more welcome (but sadly I only had time for one before dinner was announced). Thanks a bunch, our little colonial cousins. P.S. They most certainly did expect the bombs to go off - we can just be grateful they weren't too well up on their chemistry. One of them was reported to set off his would-be bomb standing next to a woman holding a baby. Nice guy, uh?