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

199 replies

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?

OP posts:
PortofinoLovesItUpTheOxoTower · 16/02/2009 09:15

Well, as Valentines is over, I was due a change.....

PortofinoLovesItUpTheOxoTower · 16/02/2009 18:06

I no - I killed it! I was hoping for a MN classic!

BarcodeZebra · 16/02/2009 20:42

You didn't kill it Porto.

Hands up (!) all those who've kept this thread for future reference?

I haven't laughed this much in ages. about two days ago I snorted coffee out of my nose onto the key board reading this stuff...

PortofinoLovesItUpTheOxoTower · 16/02/2009 21:30

Sorry I didn't get your pork post - so to speak

BarcodeZebra · 16/02/2009 21:43
Grin
FairLadyRantALot · 16/02/2009 22:41

lol...and lol at porto...shall we call you oxo tower from now on....[gein]

Stayingsunnygirl · 18/02/2009 08:56

I think this thread should be a mumsnet classic.

I'll never look at an OXO cube the same way again![wince emoticon]

laweaselmys · 18/02/2009 09:35

Part of me hates you all.

My sister's DP took her up the OXO tower last Valentine's day. She was very proud and excited afterwards.

Personally, I think that the OXO tower was better when less people knew about it!!

DHIsTakingMeUptheOxoTower · 26/07/2009 15:04

resurrecting this to warm you up for MN Bunsex Day tomorrow. Personally I'd rather have a nice cup of tea.

UnquietDad · 26/07/2009 15:06

Is Bunsex like an erotic version of Cupcaking?

Original poster
mollyroger · 26/07/2009 15:12

dunno, but I like the sound of it Bunsex and a nice cup of tea!?pmsl....

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differentID · 26/07/2009 15:17

Just make sure you have plenty of cream horns!

Stayingsunnygirl · 26/07/2009 16:07

Thankyou for resurrecting this thread, DHIS - it's one of my all-time favourites.

PortofinoLovesItUpTheOxoTower · 26/07/2009 16:18

Yes - Thank you! I didn't realise this one had become a Classic! And I'm already sorted with a Bumsex name - hurrah!

Original poster
mollyroger · 26/07/2009 16:31

my DH likes to sink his teeth into a nice eclair but he does get upset when the cream splurts out everywhere.

OP posts:
PortofinoLovesItUpTheOxoTower · 26/07/2009 20:06

My DH loves a Brownie!

PortofinoLovesItUpTheOxoTower · 26/07/2009 20:08

I always find men get over excited at the thought of a bit of chocolate!

Romibanana · 16/10/2013 07:48

My man took me up the acropolis once. It was great!

Prudence555 · 30/10/2013 13:05

Hmmm well, all I can say is….Ahhhh….Bisto!

Biddie191 · 07/08/2020 19:44

Revisiting this on a slow day at the end of lockdown - certainly gave me a chuckle!

Carishina · 28/08/2020 09:40

My friend’s Dad told her he was taking her Mum up the Shard for her birthday. Turns out she quite enjoyed it! Grin

Biddie191 · 28/08/2020 11:22

Sounds painful

nosswith · 04/09/2020 16:32

Other gravy is available!

redpencil77 · 14/02/2021 18:36

@mollyroger

...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?
Is that like the Dudley Canal Tunnel?
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