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« on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 18:08:07 » |
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Can I ask seriously for some suggestions please. I have a very dear lady friend from skool who has been diagnosed with the big C. 2-6 months if she has no treatment. Elected surgery from which she may not recover from and if she does the prognosis is not very good. We both cried when she told me personally last week and her husband left us alone for a while which was nice of him. So on Thursday I’m taking her out for a few hours to have a natter and something to eat. So having set the scene I’m wondering where I can take her for a late breakfast or early lunch that is outdoors with a nice vista and likely to be no to boisterous. God knows it could be the last time we have to meet if it all goes pear shaped with the surgery.
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 18:09:50 » |
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ah shit, in sorry to read that LL.
are you Swindon area, and is she up to car journeys?
I'll have a think
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 18:20:01 » |
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Can I ask seriously for some suggestions please. I have a very dear lady friend from skool who has been diagnosed with the big C. 2-6 months if she has no treatment. Elected surgery from which she may not recover from and if she does the prognosis is not very good. We both cried when she told me personally last week and her husband left us alone for a while which was nice of him. So on Thursday I’m taking her out for a few hours to have a natter and something to eat. So having set the scene I’m wondering where I can take her for a late breakfast or early lunch that is outdoors with a nice vista and likely to be no to boisterous. God knows it could be the last time we have to meet if it all goes pear shaped with the surgery.
TIA.
I'm really sorry to hear your sad news life can be so cruel at times Just a short drive out of Swindon is the lakeside restaurant at South Cerney over looking the lake https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1231795-d2639981-Reviews-Lakeside_Restaurant-South_Cerney_Cotswolds_England.html |
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 18:23:53 » |
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Sorry to hear LL. If in Swindon I would recommend Hall & Woodhouse at Wichelstowe (SN1 7DA). Its near the Waitrose at Wichelstowe, the outdoor space looks out onto the wilts and berks canal. Been here a few times, food pretty good  , could ring ahead to book a table next to the window and look out if the weather isn't great, plenty of parking, but if full you could park in Waitrose car park and cross the footbridge. Ill have a think of other places mean time.  |
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 18:43:04 » |
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Take her to the Ivy in Bath or Cheltenham. Something she'll never forget.
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 19:18:19 » |
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To clarify we are in Swindon so not to far I’ll have about four hours with her so the less time travelling would ideal.
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 19:20:48 » |
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H&W is a good shout. If you get a sunny day it's nice and calm sat outside near the canal.
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 20:24:50 » |
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Sorry about that LL. Wife has just lost a friend who went through chemo with her. Ironically, she was well when my wife was poorly - Somehow makes it worse. Bloody awful illness and terrible decision to make. Genuinely sorry and upset for your friend.
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 21:01:01 » |
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I don't live locally enough to offer anything but my sympathies. Really feel for you and your friend.
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 21:33:52 » |
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Thanks everyone. I’ll sleep on it and decide in the morning.
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 10:38:18 » |
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Sorry to hear that LL.
The Dumb Post at Bremhill (near Calne) has a lovely garden terrace with great views, if you don't mind travelling a little way. Good food too.
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 11:33:07 » |
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Another vote for H&W. If the weather is nice it's really gorgeous there and the food is decent.
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 14:09:47 » |
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Really sorry to hear that. I can definitely recommend, as others have done, Hall & Woodhouse. Best looking pub in Swindon and if the sun is out it’s delightful to sit outside taking in the canal. Can also heartily recommend Molly’s Tea Rooms in Marlborough, assuming it’s still there. Went a few years back and it was absolutely lovely
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 14:15:01 » |
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Polly, not Molly
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 17:06:09 » |
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When I read H & W I thought you were promoting Hereford and Worcestershire.
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