Look out England!

[blulilacgrl]

The UK better batten down the hatches! Blu is on her way! In just two short little weeks I am going to be out an on my own in the big cities. Okay I will be on my own in London and Derby, so big and semi big?

Soooo... does anyone have any ideas for me? Things to do or see? I am open to suggestions.

 

[perkyT]

WooooooHoooo!!

Have a supahdupah time, CyanFlowerGurrrl.

Like that needed to be said!

 

[blulilacgrl]

WooooooHoooo!!

Have a supahdupah time, CyanFlowerGurrrl.

Like that needed to be said!

Thanks Perksilicious! I admit I am a little bummed. Original plans fell through but I am rallying back and looking to go have some fun and relaxation.

Wanna go with me?

 

[perkyT]

I wish.

Imma excited for ya!!

Where's SmileyGurrrl??

 

[blulilacgrl]

I wish.

Imma excited for ya!!

Where's SmileyGurrrl??

you mean Banana? Probably off having fun without us. [laughs]

 

[janeyl]

Welcome, welcome!

Big and tiny...but Derby is a lovely city...we always have a great time there...are you using it for a base to explore the Peak District?

 

[blulilacgrl]

Welcome, welcome!

Big and tiny...but Derby is a lovely city...we always have a great time there...are you using it for a base to explore the Peak District?

I am using it for something. [laughs]

My original plans have fallen through and thanks to the lovely fact that in order to get the lowest rate, one must get a nonrefundable hotel room.... well as you can see Derby is where I shall be staying for 4 days or so. I have gotten tips on Birmingham and Nottingham... I am afraid the Peak District is a bit far for me as I do not plan on renting a car. Trust me the last thing you guys need is me driving on the wrong side of the road.

So again, any thoughts on things to do or see... I am wide open!

 

[Grumplestiltskin]

Just out of curiosity what made you choose Derby? Family? Not a usual tourist attraction.

 

[DDBustyBrit]

I lived in London and came from the Derby area, pm me I can tell you anything you need to know and make recommendations

 

[flirt_forever]

Yeah, get on over here! Room for one more.

Don't know much about Derby but if you like the outdoors, in London I can recommend Kew Gardens. I love it there.

If you're a whisky fan, Milroy's in Soho is tiny but great.

 

[Sundayschild]

There used to be a great Blues Bar in Soho called Ain't Nothin But. Live music every night. Really friendly place. I haven't been there for years.

 

[blulilacgrl]

Thanks guys! But this post was from 5 years ago.

I went to Derby and London and had such a fabulous time, I went back again 2 years ago.

But please, if you have recommendations, bring 'em on. I might be going back to London in a year or so.

Oh and advice for cultural customs would be helpful. First time I went, I almost got in a brawl with someone over a shopping cart at Aldi's. I didn't know y'all had to pay for your carts.

 

[Sundayschild]

Haha - classic!!

I don't know about advice on avoiding fights. 2-3 a day is normal round these parts...

 

[blulilacgrl]

Haha - classic!!

I don't know about advice on avoiding fights. 2-3 a day is normal round these parts...

The look on the guy's face when I went to snag his cart as he was coming out was priceless. Luckily I had a friend with me to explain that I was a typical stupid American.

 

[Sundayschild]

The look on the guy's face when I went to snag his cart as he was coming out was priceless. Luckily I had a friend with me to explain that I was a typical stupid American.

You're lucky you didn't get a Glasgow Kiss

 

[blulilacgrl]

You're lucky you didn't get a Glasgow Kiss

Oh I know what that is!

And yet I still want to visit Glasgow...