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I read this one back and think is it too syrupy? I just got loved up a bit in the memory.

To be honest it was so bloody long ago there were bits that were a little hazy. I *think* that was his name 😂

Summat like that anyway. Am I spoiling it now? I’ll shut up😂😂

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Beautiful. I knew you’d end the day with class and style but was intrigued enough by your writing skills to just make sure!😂😂

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“End the day with class and style” - you mean I didn’t end up shagging him in Victoria Coach Station toilets?

Nah😂😂😂

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wow this is just so captivating, absolutely agree with those golden moments that you leave alone and untainted because theyre too special to ruin - subscribed!

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Glad it chimed somewhere for you x

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i also write life musings on my newsletter, FRESH! let me know what you think:

https://www.freshbywing.com/

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Beautifully written, but it makes me sad. It reminded me of a similar chance meeting I had in London roughly the same era (96/97) but mine lasted only moments rather than a day and I’ve reflected on my misreading of signals and the missed opportunity from time to time ever since. Waterloo Sunset by the Kinks is the soundtrack that plays in my head when I remember.

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Well my name is in that song…..

I don’t regret leaving it like that, was one of my better decisions. That decision came after twice trying to prolong long distance ‘love’ and it not working out and even after that encounter I stupidly did it again. The older I get, I am a great believer in not going back or trying to recreate something. It never seems to end well as you are always comparing it to first time round.

That said I would always go for what I want at the time. Nothing to lose.

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Never doubted you for minute! 😂😂 sept 97 I’d just started commuting every week from Milnrow to London coincidentally. No romance though I was just selling Petits Filous to Tesco!

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Aww 🥰

When I think about my life it mainly *was* 1995 -1999. That’s when I had adventures. Nothing very exciting has happened since…..

Of course, my finest adventures are yet to come…..

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Si senorita 😊☀️🏖

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What a lovely memory and never lose hope of romance again x

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I think this time of year brings it back to me. Absolutely agree. “Fairytales can come true, it can happen to you when you’re young at heart….”

Always loved that song ❤️

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I should say so! ❤️

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Seriously! Get this published as a short story in a magazine. It’s brilliant.

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Aww thank you x

Nice memories 😍🥰

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December 5, 2022
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Yes, I can’t speak for everyone but most women I know like the man to make the first move, lead.

I’m clearly still a dreamer or I wouldn’t be reminiscing about this from more than 20 odd years ago 😂😂😂

I’m glad this encounter was capped. When I think of some of my other romantic endings, it’s nice to think this remained as it did, unspoilt.

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