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My DH says he wants to take me up the Oxo tower for Valentine's Day...

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mollyroger · 12/02/2009 20:36

...but I must admit, I have my reservations.
It's not something he has ever suggested before. And we've been married for 15 years.
I'm quite adventurous and open to new experiences but really, I have to say this has taken me by surprise.
Has anyone else been taken up the Oxo tower? Was it an enjoyable experience? Would you recommend it?

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bubblerock · 12/02/2009 21:52

pmsl @ this thread

tumtumtetum · 12/02/2009 21:56

DH took me up the oxo tower once.

I have to say that my seat was rather uncomfortable and I found the experience quite unusual.

I think I'd let him take me there again but next time I'll have some more wine.

Cadelaide · 12/02/2009 22:00

Talking of such things, did anyone else have a snigger at "Backstairs Billy"?

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mollyroger · 12/02/2009 22:03

I am crying here...

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mollyroger · 12/02/2009 22:05

my best friend has just told me she was taken up the oxo tower by her bofriend and it's still a sore point between them.

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PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 12/02/2009 22:05

I 2nd the wine. You can never have enough wine!

PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 12/02/2009 22:06

Did she agree to go, or did he take her by surprise?

dearprudence · 12/02/2009 22:07

Can you get champagne up there? I think that would enhance the experience.

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mollyroger · 12/02/2009 22:08

I gather she was taken aback..

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tumtumtetum · 12/02/2009 22:08

I heard about a woman once who accidentally double booked her dates and ended up being taken up the oxo tower twice in one night!

That's one to tell the grandchildren about.

PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 12/02/2009 22:09

Tum, well I certainly hope SHE got some champagne up there. Sounds like she deserved it!

Molly, I bet she was! It's not often you get the chance!

FoxyBingo · 12/02/2009 22:15

Lol@zebra

RealityIsMyOnlyValentine · 12/02/2009 22:28

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redsatinsheetsagainstmynibnabs · 12/02/2009 22:30

Tum - I hope they cleared the area between sittings, I can't think of anything worse than having to put up with someone elses mess during an unforgetable experience

solidgoldbullet4myvalentine · 12/02/2009 22:31

Hoi, MNHQ! This is definitely one for the Classics...

ThumbLoveWitch · 12/02/2009 22:35

pmsl at this - especially the nice counterpointing between real and tongue-in-cheek posting!

I never fancied being taken up the OXO tower - much better viewed from the other side, I feel.

RealityIsMyOnlyValentine · 12/02/2009 22:38

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PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 12/02/2009 22:41

Reality - sadly nothing is

FoxyBingo · 12/02/2009 22:42

has anyone said " this is mumsnet at its best yet"

cos they always do

redsatinsheetsagainstmynibnabs · 12/02/2009 22:53

This is mumsnet at its best!

TrinityRhino · 13/02/2009 08:44

looks lovely

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mollyroger · 13/02/2009 08:52

Now, any thoughts about tipping? Should we leave a small tip? Or will everything be included? Dh says one should always show appreciation when people are accomodating and if we are satisfied with the service recieved.

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RealityIsMyOnlyValentine · 13/02/2009 09:27

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mollyroger · 13/02/2009 09:31

play it by ear? Dear gods, you people are depraved.

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