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Should I????

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Elegran Thu 28-May-15 08:52:41

Yes, go. They sound a nice bunch, OH will be pleased, and so will Keith (unless he turns out to be a woman with a very deep voice and OH has not been telling you everything . . . .)

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glammanana Thu 28-May-15 08:49:29

You go for it Phoenix your man will be delighted and so will "that Keith" and good luck to Mr P when he starts new position next week.

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hildajenniJ Thu 28-May-15 08:34:56

Since Keith has expressed a wish to meet you, and this may be the one and only opportunity, I think you should go. I imagine that it will be a delightful surprise for them all, let alone Mr P. If I was in a similar position, I wouldn't think twice.

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baubles Thu 28-May-15 08:06:15

I do think this is a different situation to those discussed on the other thread Phoenix. It will be a lovely surprise and very well received I'm sure.

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kittylester Thu 28-May-15 06:45:19

A good idea Phoenix, I think he will be really chuffed! Enjoy. wine

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Anne58 Thu 28-May-15 00:40:22

Thanks absent it will cost a bit in fuel, but no extra charge with regard to the room. Plus Mr P will understand what it will have taken in sheer nerve! Not over fond of long distance driving!

Just want to show how much I appreciate him working away from home in order to keep us above water, and how much I value the friendship (even though I think that "that Keith" at the age of 78 leads him astray!) and welcome of the people he has met while he was working there.

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absent Thu 28-May-15 00:22:45

I reckon it's a loving gesture and Mr P will be delighted. So, too, will Keith.

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Anne58 Thu 28-May-15 00:12:49

Mr P will be having his last day amongst the chums he has made while on a contract with Hampshire County Council tomorrow evening, as when he checks out of his B&B on Friday morning that will be it! (he starts at Bath & North East Somerset Council the following Monday.

Now, here's the question! During his 14 month spell down/up there, he has made some really good friends, one of whom (Keith, aged 78) has been especially nice, preparing the odd casserole, home made soup etc. Keith has occasionally phoned over the weekend that Mr P is home, to check if Mr P is actually coming that week, so that he can work out if he should cook the extra bit! Keith has also expressed a wish to meet me. Mr P also attended the funeral of one of the champs who was a regular fixture at table 4. Quite young, double leg amptutee because of diabetes

Now, sorry for the long delay, but do I drive down there tomorrow for what will be his last night with his chums? I know that that there has been a thread about a spouse not being invited to her DH's leaving do, but perhaps this is a bit different?

My usual 5.30pm conversation with Mr P makes me think that to drive down as a surprise, and just be in or walk into the pub where are will be a good thing. He phoned a while ago a bit "emotional" to say that he was so touched that 27 members of the Table 4 Club confused had all come out to see him, in case they couldn't make it tomorrow!

Referring back to paragraph. right now I think "yes", but is it a total waste
of fuel, or a loving gesture?

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