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solariana I hope you have a great day with lots of rest!
We had a lovely time at the awards do last night. Sadly James' group didn't win, but even so, it was a good time. A nice meal, good company and dancing until after midnight. I got up to dance, too. I don't know myself any more!
So many awards to amazing people were given out. My favourite being to a man who'd been a paramedic for 50 years, that's just, wow. It looked like he's more on patient transport side now instead of being out in the thick of things, but even so, he's still out there working.
We had two paramedics on our table, a fabulous lady who was in the nominated group with James, and another man who I thought was also in that group. But turned out to be the head of cardiology for the whole of NE England.
The hotel itself was lovely and set in gorgeous grounds, we would have explored a bit more this morning but James had came off a night shift, had been given the night off for the awards, but then needs to do two more night shifts tonight and tomorrow. So he's crashed out on the couch getting some sleep now.
So, photos. I said I'd post some, then that'll be that. No more pictures of my face *g*
I think we scrubbed up quite nicely, and I found evening wear is very flattering when you're triangle shaped like I am. Though, despite most of the men being in tuxs, many of the ladies wore shorter dresses so I could have got away with that, too. But, despite the fact I've no idea when I can wear that dress again, I'm glad I got to do so for one night.
Looking at cleaning instructions it seems it can only be hand washed and not dry cleaned. As it's not dirty I'm tempted to just let it air and then put it away. But James' tux will have to go for a dry clean I imagine. I can't see the washing machine doing the trick.
solariana I hope you have a great day with lots of rest!We had a lovely time at the awards do last night. Sadly James' group didn't win, but even so, it was a good time. A nice meal, good company and dancing until after midnight. I got up to dance, too. I don't know myself any more!
So many awards to amazing people were given out. My favourite being to a man who'd been a paramedic for 50 years, that's just, wow. It looked like he's more on patient transport side now instead of being out in the thick of things, but even so, he's still out there working.
We had two paramedics on our table, a fabulous lady who was in the nominated group with James, and another man who I thought was also in that group. But turned out to be the head of cardiology for the whole of NE England.
The hotel itself was lovely and set in gorgeous grounds, we would have explored a bit more this morning but James had came off a night shift, had been given the night off for the awards, but then needs to do two more night shifts tonight and tomorrow. So he's crashed out on the couch getting some sleep now.
So, photos. I said I'd post some, then that'll be that. No more pictures of my face *g*
I think we scrubbed up quite nicely, and I found evening wear is very flattering when you're triangle shaped like I am. Though, despite most of the men being in tuxs, many of the ladies wore shorter dresses so I could have got away with that, too. But, despite the fact I've no idea when I can wear that dress again, I'm glad I got to do so for one night.
Looking at cleaning instructions it seems it can only be hand washed and not dry cleaned. As it's not dirty I'm tempted to just let it air and then put it away. But James' tux will have to go for a dry clean I imagine. I can't see the washing machine doing the trick.
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Date: 2017-10-21 01:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-10-21 02:26 pm (UTC)Too bad James' group didn't win, but 50 years as a paramedic is amazing!
You guys look smashing! That dress is definitely a winner for you. :-D
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Date: 2017-10-21 02:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-10-21 03:53 pm (UTC)The lady was extremely happy. It had been a very good night.
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Date: 2017-10-21 03:55 pm (UTC)I was so impressed with that paramedic. He said when he started all he needed was a first aid certificate. To think of all the changes he's seen is just, wow.
Thank you! I do love my dress. Hopefully I'll get to wear it again one time.
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Date: 2017-10-21 03:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-10-22 08:01 pm (UTC)I think just airing it for a couple of days will be quite enough. It's not as if it had time to get very dirty after all :-)
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Date: 2017-10-22 11:58 pm (UTC)And I especially love the couch-lounging photo at the end. You look like a painting!
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Date: 2017-10-23 02:22 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2017-10-29 11:07 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2017-10-29 11:08 am (UTC)And I especially love the couch-lounging photo at the end. You look like a painting!
I have to admit, I really love that photo. I keep looking at it and can't believe it's actually me.
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Date: 2017-10-29 11:10 am (UTC)I did air it in the end, and now it's put away in a dress bag in my wardrobe.