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Just wanted to share this.

I have a ‘big’ birthday looming and as a surprise Maz (in the East End): Lynda Pace and David Owen arranged for Afternoon Tea at The Ritz.

I had no idea this had been planned, thought Maz and I were just out for a bit of retail therapy and a stroll round Fortnum and Masons.

To say I was overcome is to understate it.

I had never been in the Ritz and had often wondered what it would be like. It is absolutely fabulous and everything I thought it would be and more.

The pianonist played Happy Birthday and I was presented with a birthday cake.

As we left The Ritz (just have to keep saying it lol) there was the most magnificent rainbow in the sky.

All in all a day to remember for ever thanks to the thoughtfulness and kindness of my very special friends.

Jean x.

Hi Jean,

Sounds lovely, happy birthday by the way, you lucky thing!!!

Betty

Jean that was a beautiful gift to give you.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

It does sound wonderful.

Great friends.. you lucky woman.

Deanna X

How wonderful Jean,

Well done to Maz, Lynda and David for making a day you wont forget in a hurry.

Love to you all

Suzy :o) xxxx

Jean, I am so pleased. That is typical of all three of them to do something so thoughtful and caring.

You and they are some of the nicest people I know, and I miss them so much on here.

jean, how lovely and what fun. i am sure you had a wonderful time with them. do hope they are all well.

Ann
Glos

Jean, glad you enjoyed it, what great friends they are , Miss them not being on here.

I loved tea at the Ritz too but was many moons ago , still remember how classy it was but how comfortable they made you feel.

Happy forthcoming Birthday.

Shirley

What a lovely thing that Maz,Lynda and David did for you, you truly deserve it.

((((((((((((((Hug)))))))))))))))

Val xxxxx

Jean - how lovely!!! and what smashing friends!!

Whenever the b/day is - enjoy enjoy enjoy!!

Jac (who also missed them on here)

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Bookmarking for later when I return.

Jean, tell us exactly what you all had for tea, please.

Oh I miss them on here too but they are all well
and such wonderful company.

Joy... we had sandwiches with various fillings, smoked salmon, tuna, ham etc. beautifully presented, scones with strawberry conserve
and clotted cream, fresh cream pastries and tea/coffee served in silver pots. The service was excellent and all the time the pianonist plays in the background.

The whole ambience is of a time much gentler
than the one we live in today.

Jean x.

Oh Jean,It sounds Wonderful:-))
Im so glad you had a lovely time,with such great company too.
Love Roxanne xxx

What a really lovely thing to do for you Jean, and I am so glad you enjoyed the Birthday treat......but I know why you deserve to be treated so well, you do so much for others, including me.....thank you, and Happy Birthday.....

someone was watching over you jean with that beautiful rainbow, wishing you happy birthday too

so pleased to hear waht a lovley day you had,
special memory for you too
best wishes for birthday

Aw, that's lovely, Jean.

And typically kind of your companions.

So glad you had such a good day.

Gwynne
x

What a lovely surprise....Happy birthday..
I miss them as well,,,,, I see HRH lived up to her name,very swanky, the Ritz....:-)

Sounds wonderful Jean. Have a lovely birthday!
Mau xx :O)

What a lovely surprise for you.....................sounds wonderful.

Have a Happy Birthday too.

xx

Jean , you have some truly wonderful friends !
Have a lovely Birthday ....
Kim xxxx

Wow!! What a lovely surprise and what beautiful friends to have.

I miss Lynda and David on here, but great to know they still keep in touch with their old friends.

Hope your 'actual' birthday is equally as memorable.

Linda