tedgale

Just returned to this thread after a nap, dinner out and then watching "Black Angel", a newly released film noir, mid-40s -- Universal studios B picture I guess. But it co-stars Peter Lorre, who's always worth watching.

And oh dear, what do I find but that this may well be a troll thread. If so, I was totally scammed -- never saw it coming.

SharonNRayMc

Tedgale, perhaps I'll hi-jack this thread. I have been keeping your wife in my prayers ever since I saw your Christmas list. Please update. Has she had a favorable catscan?

Trips to London and arguments with spouses seem so petty in light of what others on this forum are dealing with on a very personal level.

End of speech.
-Sharon

tedgale

SharonNRayMc: Thanks so much for asking. It takes about 2 weeks -- who knows why -- to get the results so we should have them in about 10 days.

This is a three times a year event, following surgery in 2002 so I have got used to the anxiety.

Now really to hi-jack the thread: I wasn't going to say anything but I now feel I should clear up a small misunderstanding:

My spouse (we married in July after 28 years together) is not a wife, if you get me.

(I'm posting from Canada).

I'm sure that makes no difference to you but might to others on these pages, hence the discreet terminology.

LoveItaly

tedgale, well in any case, best wishes to your spouse and you. I truly hope all will turn out well. Take good care.

rockhopper7

tedgale, 28 years together, no matter what the configuration, is a testimony to love, dedication and perseverance. Wishing you both the best of health...

Croque_Madame

Tedgale, I wholeheartedly agree with what rockhopper7 said about your relationship.

May the two of you have even more than the usual reasons to celebrate this Christmas.

MikeBuckley

At the risk of inappropriately perpetuating the hijacking, I've never thought of my marriage as a configuration. That's probably worth giving considerable consideration.

SloJan

Yay for hijacking! That other topic was nauseating. I agree on the Troll theory.

Cheers,
Jan

AuntNell

Praline had some real concerns and problems; that they are interpersonal and psyschological does not make them any less worthy than those dealing with disease. At least they were related to travel! Some people accuse anyone they don't agre with of trollhood. It's a form of censureship! You say Praline's topic was nauseating and so you "traveljackers" talk about sickness,prayers and reveal assumptions/biases that all spouses are of the opposite sex. Now that makes my stomach churn. Just leave poor praline alone!

praline

I booked a 3 night stay at the Regency for 150 dollars a night. It near Kensington and it looks lovely.I paid for this one and I offered my husband 1000. for meals. He glady accepted this. So we really only have to pay for the flight which I also said that I would pay for the two of us. We will leave the kids with my sister and they have no problem with that. As it looks now, the trip is going to happen.
Please don't judge me harshly for "giving in" This trip is just to important to me. Thats why I decided to pay for most of it from my savings.
Thank you agoin for all the wonderful ideas and advice. Even those that said things that were legitimate but hard to hear, I took into consideration. I know that there are a lot of really good hearted people out there. God bless you!

ira

Dear Praline,

Glad to hear that your trip is on.

Have a wonderful time.

ira

Hi rufus,

>...at some point, the cost is just too high.<

I don't disagree. It's just that when it comes to travel there are many ways to stay within the budget, and I didn't see that the OP had exhausted all of the possibilities.

One example is to just stay one day less. That saves about $225 - 250.

degas

My troll warning light has started to blink.

kswl

QUESTION: Does anyone actually believe that this is a legitimate post/question/couple/marriage/proposed trip?

I don't.

adamhornets

Just come across this posting and I'm exhausted! Praline, as a Brit, we would be delighted to welcome you to our country whenever you choose to come and with whom you choose to come with.

You will have a great time and take home so many good memories. Travel is so important - it allows us to meet new people and experience new cultures and ideas. I don't know if you can afford to come or not but I truly hope you do. Keep us informed and let us know if there is any further info about the UK that you need, Adam C

praline

Thank you Adam, that is very kind of you! I have never been to your country but I am in love with it already. I do have that image of old England but I also am looking forward to esperiencing the hip and culturally diversed England too!
I am so thrilled to get some great names of resonable restaurants from other posts. This trip now is so much fun to plan and I feel as if I have some control over the outcome. I might have been pressuring my husband too much and now that he doesnt need to worry about the costs, he can sit back and just look forward to our great British sdventure. What a difference a day makes! Cheers as they say in Britain! Dont you just love that expression?

tudorprincess

I don't believe this is for real degas and kswl, she doesn't even have air yet and how is someone who works part time all of a sudden paying for the trip when her husband who works full time is concerned about finances?
I see now the kids aren't going just as I recommneded yesterday.

praline

Dear Tudorprincess, why not ask me these question directly? Far be it from me to remind someone about etiquette especially not to a princess like yourself.
I am a 50 year old women who had a career before I was married 15 years ago. I had still have quite a savings from my single years. When we had kids, I stopped working for several years. Most of my savings is shared by my husband. What is his is mine and vice versa. However, I kept a good chunk for me. I am sure many women have done this and if you are about to marry you should do the same. How and when I decide to use this money is my business.
I am deciding now that I really want to go to England and its going to happen .
Now, Princess, I thanked all the Fodorites seral times. I am so appreciative about their suggestions.
Are you really so offended that I did not thank you personally about your suggestion to leave the kids with a relative? Then I am sorry for not doing so. Thank you, Tudorprincess for your suggestion then. It was a good one. Just to let you know, I had actually thought of having the kids stay with my sister before you even mentioned it.
So if you have any ideas on how to economize I would be very receptive to hearing from you. Thank you.

cd

This is soooo a troll. But, actually in the beginning a pretty good one. However, lately it has really declined in believability.

tudorprincess

praline- I'm not going to argue with you about your savings or lack of it. Your posts really are declining in believability as cd said. Have a good time doing whatever you do.