Last week we asked you all to tell us why you think you deserved to win our 'Perfect day out in London' competition - a trip down the Thames on a speedboat and dinner for two in a top restaurant.
We had so many brilliant entries but sadly there could only be one winner. We chose Aysha Tupman. Here's what she said...
"Bitten by the travel bug, I went to New Zealand to try a life of farming, surfing, and relaxing.
Four months in, and my heart ached for my wonderful home city - and mostly for my wonderful boyfriend who I'd left behind. As each day passed I realised more and more how fantastic London is and how much I missed it. The people, the mix of cultures, the mix of the old and the new architecture, the hidden streets and forgotten gems. The smells of foods, the feel of old stone, the art, the theatre, the grafitti. The variation of menus, of cocktails, of themed bars, of warehouse parties.
Now I am back with my two loves - my city and my boy - and want to make the most of every last minute I have here. I'd love to treat him to a romantic day on the river in style, to remind us both of why I came back - to be with him in London."
Aaaaaaaw, doesn't that melt your little hearts? (sniff) Congrats Aysha, you'll have to tell us all about it!
so spelling isn't important?
Graffiti????
Posted by: ros dick | 13/07/2006 at 08:23 PM
oh my god, how much of a bitter nerd are you, ros dick?! should be careful throwing stones with a name like that if you ask me.....
Posted by: annie | 13/07/2006 at 09:27 PM
Manners are more important than spelling in my book and the content can be clearly understood. It was a solitary spelling mistake, unlike your post which is both grammatically incorrect and hyperbolic - live by the sword, die by the sword. I hope you have a great time Aysha
Posted by: SecretLemonadeDrinker | 14/07/2006 at 10:41 AM
... oops posted too soon, I meant to add 'and congratulations'.
Posted by: SecretLemonadeDrinker | 14/07/2006 at 10:46 AM
Thanks, friends! (I will run a spell check before I post this one!) ;-)
Posted by: aysha | 14/07/2006 at 11:38 AM
Congratulations; fantastic sentiments.
It should have been "...whom I left behind." though.
Sorry. I just couldn't let it lie.
Posted by: Mikey | 04/08/2006 at 12:49 AM