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I've been reading about the 90-year-old lady who agreed to go on a P&O cruise with a 91-year-old chap, John, just 45 minutes after meeting him in a Winchester pub. It seems to have all worked out brilliantly for them - no romance but happy companionship. P&O are so pleased with the publicity they've offered them another cruise for free! But I can't help thinking they were both taking a huge risk. So - what would you do if the chance came your way (and you were single of course)?
Apparently John visits The Vine in Winchester once a month - it's just a few yards from the cathedral where I work..!

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If she was half my age, a looker and fit as a butchers dog then I might give it a go :thumbup: :D
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I wouldn’t share a cabin or hotel room for one night with my best friends, so I certainly wouldn't share with a stranger.
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GillD46 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 13:17
I wouldn’t share a cabin or hotel room for one night with my best friends, so I certainly wouldn't share with a stranger.
I'm in agreement with Gill on this one.

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No not for me either. Definitely not with a 90 year-old!

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Kenmo1 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 13:45
GillD46 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 13:17
I wouldn’t share a cabin or hotel room for one night with my best friends, so I certainly wouldn't share with a stranger.
I'm in agreement with Gill on this one.

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Me too - like my own space - I know I'm a funny one :roll: and as for sharing with a 90 year old stranger I'll pass on that too :crazy:
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All that said, for them it was a win-win. She got a free cruise. He probably didn't pay a lot more than the dreaded single supplement. And they both got companionship and had a lovely time.

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We might all have different views on this when (if) we reach 90


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some relationships work out with intimacy from day one one. I know a lot will say no intimacy on day one but there are relationships where
where both act out of character and it works.
you only live once

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Jan Rosser wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 14:40
Kenmo1 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 13:45
GillD46 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 13:17
I wouldn’t share a cabin or hotel room for one night with my best friends, so I certainly wouldn't share with a stranger.
I'm in agreement with Gill on this one.

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Me too - like my own space - I know I'm a funny one :roll: and as for sharing with a 90 year old stranger I'll pass on that too :crazy:


You don't say ;) :D

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 14:33
No not for me either. Definitely not with a 90 year-old!
Hearing aids, dentures and glasses all on the bedside cabinet. What more could you ask for, Mervyn?

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And that's just me!

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Jan Rosser wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 14:40
Kenmo1 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 13:45
GillD46 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 13:17
I wouldn’t share a cabin or hotel room for one night with my best friends, so I certainly wouldn't share with a stranger.
I'm in agreement with Gill on this one.

Maureen
Me too - like my own space - I know I'm a funny one :roll: and as for sharing with a 90 year old stranger I'll pass on that too :crazy:
Ditto :o
Nice story though :P
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Kenmo1 wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 17:09
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 03 Dec 2017, 14:33
No not for me either. Definitely not with a 90 year-old!
Hearing aids, dentures and glasses all on the bedside cabinet. What more could you ask for, Mervyn?

Maureen :lol:
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