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6 Feb 17, 11:51 PM

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kadypants

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Ooh fantastic start! Looking forward to reading more xx

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7 Feb 17, 12:43 AM

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Great start Mel, I am really looking forward to the rest of the report but also intrigued about the bottle you packed away.

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7 Feb 17, 08:56 PM

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jono74656

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Fabulous start Mel, you can't beat a cheeky upgrade

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7 Feb 17, 09:17 PM

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Melanie R

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Originally Posted by hornetgirl

What a lovely start to your trip - can't beat an upgrade

Thank you - the suite was fab and I'd be tempted to pay if it's a reasonable price next time!

Originally Posted by plutofan1

Can't wait to read more
And good for you for going solo 😊

Thank you - knowing I had plans to meet Anna & Rachel helped a lot

Originally Posted by Beaker7929

Ooh that hotel room, I'm still jealous now! Really looking forward to the rest of your trippie (and not just because I'll be in it

)

Oh I'm sure you'll feature at some point

Originally Posted by Mazzys

Sounds like a fab start to your trip!

Don't think our travelodge will be as glam on wed night!

Lol - it really did spoil me for th efuture!

Originally Posted by lottiesmum0

Hotel room looks fab! Well
Done on your solo trip!

Thank very much

Originally Posted by princess allie

That room is making me green. I love a nice decadent room.

I was quite happy making people jealous by sending them the pics

Originally Posted by MrsBC

We've booked our first stay at the Radisson - I'd love to think we'll be lucky too! Looking forward to reading the rest - so hurry up

If they offer you the chance for Ł20, it's well worth it!

Originally Posted by geoffa

Aw Mel! Bless you. But you are treating yourself and being pampered. Why not? You sound very organised and I suspect there are some good times to come. Bring on the rest of the trip!

Organised, moi?

Originally Posted by nickyjw

A great start Mel, can't wait to read more. Hope you had a fabulous time and it's given you the confidence to plan more happy trips. You deserve it x

It has, although I had my moments which I'll be sharing in the days to come

Originally Posted by kadypants

Ooh fantastic start! Looking forward to reading more xx

Thank you

Originally Posted by Andi

Great start Mel, I am really looking forward to the rest of the report but also intrigued about the bottle you packed away.

Hmm yes, hoping to post either later tonight or tomorrow

Originally Posted by jono74656

Fabulous start Mel, you can't beat a cheeky upgrade

Thanks - cocktail updates will follow

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7 Feb 17, 09:24 PM

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jono74656

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Originally Posted by Melanie R

Thanks - cocktail updates will follow

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7 Feb 17, 10:09 PM

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clochette

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Good for you for going solo. I hope you had a great time. Looking forward to reading more.

7 Feb 17, 10:44 PM

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Wills

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Great start Mel. Fabulous upgrade looks lovely. Looking forward to hearing more about the trip 🙂

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7 Feb 17, 11:10 PM

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MrsGrumpy

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Great start - the room looked great. Looking forward to more instalments xx

Here we go again

8 Feb 17, 06:22 PM

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Melanie R

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Originally Posted by clochette

Good for you for going solo. I hope you had a great time. Looking forward to reading more.

Originally Posted by Wills

Great start Mel. Fabulous upgrade looks lovely. Looking forward to hearing more about the trip 🙂

Originally Posted by MrsGrumpy

Great start - the room looked great. Looking forward to more instalments xx

Thank you all - hoping to get the next day posted later tonight

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8 Feb 17, 06:33 PM

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Lovely day and a great upgrade at the Radisson, looking forward to reading more

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