finally some luck!!

dem maser

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hi guys, sorry for making this a thread but it really touched me i felt i had to tell you all......

we never went anywhere this year for a holiday and never had a honeymoon and with a baby on the way it looks like next year wont be a big one either......

i had a phone call yesterday that made me cry.....then laugh and celebrate......

i invited an old friend, i havent seen him in 5 years but email and phone a few times a year......
hes worth 50 million, hes in property and exporting health and beauty products and in the old days we were out every night chasing skirts and drinking together.....

he could not make the wedding as he was setting up his factory in china and i was upset but he did explain that it was impossible to leave as he was in meetings with people that were coming over to see him and he couldnt leave.....even though he knew about it from jan....thats what upset me but oh well **** happens.....

he rang me up reminding me he never gave me a wedding present and he wanted to.......
i jokingly said "how about the DB9 volante you have that you never drive over here?" and to which he said..............................................................................






NO!!

but.....he wants to pay for a holiday for us......so he offered us a trip to china all expenses paid.....i said yes, christina said no...apparently the long flight aint good for her so had to ring him and tell him i cant accept and then he offered us a holiday in south of france......a client of his has a hotel in menton, on the french riveira, a 4 star with a pool, and well i said yes to that.....

hes paid for flights, hotel and wait for it, rent a car from the airport......
so while over there we have a car, and we plan on going monaco and st tropez and even enter italy.....

but the icing on the cake is.......he said he had a present from his parents which sadly they too did not come, so after taking my bank details down, i looked and they wired in £500....so thats spending money.......well almost but nearly there......

shame this never happened last week as i could have done with that money to pay for a course and other things but oh well i plan on taking advantage now.....


we leave on sun morning.....and return next sun.....
any ideas on where to go i appreciate it......not on long mountainous roads though as we only in a twingo....

so heres to angelo.......thanx my man
 

Parisien

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Wonderful Dem.......enjoy your friends kindness and generosity...........delighted for you and Christina


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dickygrace

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Dem, go to Santa Margherita and Portofino over in Italy. Lovely day out, great news for you.
 

conaero

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You lucky boy Dem, I take it you have tried to tap him up for a job then?...the UK branch???
 

dem maser

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Ive tried but his dad runs over here with his brother.....nothing for me....
If i was an estate agent however......well theres loads of his property that always needs selling/leasing.....
 

safrane

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Suggest a place called Gordon, just in the hills overlooking the sea. There is a wonderful place to eat there just pearched on the edge of the cliff, and its only an hours drive from the sea so not to bad for the little lady... and the drive up is good even in a hatch-back. On the way there there is also a village known as the Purple Village [due to the lavender grown there] lovely little place with no traffic as its too narrow for cars.

Enjoy.
 

davy83

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I would make sure you visit Monte Carlo, and i would suggest (if you fancy a drive) a hill top called "The Authion" its a longish drive from Menton but a stunning view on a clear day, and Napoleon left a fort at the top to entertain you. The roads are a little rough so ideal in a rented car!!!
 

Andyk

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Dem, a true friend is always there at your hour of need....You have a true friend there mate...Enjoy you hol..You both deserve it...
 

lozcb

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Hey buddy great stuff , told you it was your year , best is there are better things still to come and change your life , think glass half full all the time Dem and it WILL happen for you ,


love to the missus as well mate


regards loz
 

Emtee

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That's fabulous news Dem, one of those kind gestures that means so much more than the money involved. Hope you both have a fabulous relaxing time.
 

dem maser

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Thanx guys.....im made up.....so happy.....
At 1st was a little "is it charity?" but i dont see it like that....
Hes owed us a present and where other friends have given me their gift he hasnt....he always was going to give me something, i knew that but never expected this....

His dad has been friends with mine for 40years.....old family friends who were **** poor but went on to build an empire.....he never forgot me and always sent a card for bithday with little gifts but i never expected this....

Will really take advantage as its going to be a difficult year next year.....
 

Parisien

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Great Dem...take it in the manner in which it was offered.....and next year will be a great year.......starting your own little dynasty.......enjoy and keep smiling!!!


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markp4200

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Dem,
that is truly a very decent gesture; clearly from your description, given with the best of motives.
You also have to remember that you must deserve it so he feels proud of your friendship - it's a two-way street!
Have fun.
Something nice to to tell Dem Maserittlewittle when he/she comes along.
 

dem maser

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Haha thanx mark....
Im going to take loads loads of pics and hes told me its a twingo car so hoping itll make some roads id like to go on......

What road goes from nice to monaco?? Is it easy or do i need a euro tom tom??