A Date with a Toyboy!
Later in the week I have a date with a Toyboy A REAL one! The very Toyboy who first christened me with the name Grannymar way back about 37 years ago!
This handsome young man was still at school when I met him and in essence he has not changed. Having read Law and worked his way up the ranks, made his fortune - enough to have two homes - one at home in Ireland and another in warmer climes, he retired at 50 to turn his hand to writing full time. Blessed with the gift for words, I predict he will do well.
All down the years he has never forgotten me, meeting up when possible, sending cards, making calls and now texting or emailing me with news of his life from whatever corner of the world he is in, or just to find out how I am doing.
He checked with me yesterday that there were no hitches to the arrangements and asked me to pick the venue saying “ Lets hang the expense and go the best and nicest place! My treat.”
I have the feeling that I might be spoilt for the day! 
Now I wonder where we should go?
Rhyleysgranny said,
March 2, 2010 at 7:48 am
A real toyboy? So the other ones, will they be stamping their feet in a frenzy of jealousy? I would stick with this one. No expense spared eh?
How about the Merchant in Belfast?
Seriously have a lovely time with this man who obviously thinks the world of you and you him x
Grannymar said,
March 2, 2010 at 9:03 am
Rhyleysgranny - My toyboys are not jealous, they all know they are special.
I was thinking of The Merchant Hotel or http://www.cafevaudeville.com
steph said,
March 2, 2010 at 9:40 am
I’m jealous
I suppose he has a helicopter too?
Have a ball, Grannymar
Nick said,
March 2, 2010 at 9:48 am
Oh I don’t often go to really swanky places - unless someone else is picking up the bill! So I don’t have many places to recommend. How about Cayenne or Shu?
Nice that he’s kept in touch over so many years and wants to know you’re keeping well.
Baino said,
March 2, 2010 at 9:57 am
Oh I hope my toyboys stay in touch that long! I can’t help with a venue but be sure to take your camera. I love a flash lunch or dinner!
Elly Parker said,
March 2, 2010 at 10:33 am
Mum, the link for The Merchant Hotel in your comment above is broken.
Manuel said,
March 2, 2010 at 11:28 am
The Merchant is exceptional. I went there three times last year and was blown away on every occasion. The dining room, “The Great Room”, is as plush as it gets. It feels other worldly, from another time. The service is friendly and primarily French. The food is, as you’d expect, tremendous.
Tedfords is still for my money the best restaurant in town. The food is beyond compare. Here’s my review from 2008…
http://welldonefillet.com/2008/08/10/tedfords-review/
I would also recommend Coco on Linenhall St….
…have a blast!
Quiet said,
March 2, 2010 at 11:57 am
A sack lunch in the park. That’s right it’s stiil cold there. Just sit close.
Grannymar said,
March 2, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Steph - This guy has his feet firmly on the ground, not sure how he plans to whisk me away!
Nick - He is the kind of friend I like; I get the Christmas card, but am not forgotten for the other 51 weeks of the year!
Baino - I plan to bring my camera.
Elly - Thanks. The link should work now.
Manuel - Thank you for the suggestions. Between pre op pain, post hip replacement restrictions, and extreme weather conditions, I have not been in Belfast for a very long time. Now I plan to make up for that.
Quiet - My friend would enjoy the sack lunch/picnic but it is way too cold for that yet.
Magpie11 said,
March 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm
I wanna toy girl! A rich one of any age will do!
Maynard said,
March 2, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Magpie, when you find one, ask her if she has a sister and if she likes sack lunches.
Elly Parker said,
March 2, 2010 at 1:49 pm
The Merchant looks gorgeous, but I checked out their lunch menu and it seems very heavy on the dairy.
Manuel’s review of Tedfords makes me think that could work for you, and the menu at Cafe Vaudeville looks like you could easily mix and match and avoid dairy.
Quiet said,
March 2, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Grannymar, you have a great daughter looking out for you.
Rummuser said,
March 2, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Wherever it is, have a ball and tell us all about it. May be not all, but the salient features?
Grannymar said,
March 2, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Magpie - I love it!
Elly - I will have a chat with the Toyboy and see which he prefers.
Quiet - She is a good daughter! I wonder if she thinks I have money?
Ramana - I might… I just might!
wisewebwoman said,
March 2, 2010 at 5:28 pm
All I have to say, GM, is that he appears to be a little too old for you- for a toyboy that is.
This one is more close to your age and I’m thinkin’ there’s a bit more going on than you’re letting on? Amiright?
Have a blast and follow Elly’s instructions. There’s a good girl.
XO
WWW
Grannymar said,
March 2, 2010 at 5:47 pm
WWW - He will have a good laugh at that first part of your comment! I know we will have a great day with plenty to chat about.
ɥdǝʇs said,
March 2, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Grannymar,
I see that The Merchant Hotel has a special Spring Offer on at the moment which includes deluxe overnight accommodation based on two sharing
;-) 
Magpie11 said,
March 2, 2010 at 10:16 pm
What are you hiding for Steph?
steph said,
March 2, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Magpie
I got so excited at the thought of Grannymar on her date…
I flipped!
elly parker said,
March 2, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Knowing who the toyboy is, all I can say is Ewwww, Steph! :0(
Grannymar said,
March 3, 2010 at 9:37 am
Upsidedown Steph - Lunch is lunch is lunch.
Elly - You know the toyboy and you know your mother!
Geri Atric said,
March 3, 2010 at 11:43 pm
He sounds wonderful! Has he got an older brother…? (*Sighing wistfully*).
Seriously GM, have a great time!
Fran said,
March 4, 2010 at 1:31 am
I’m just a little concerned. Of course I want you really go out and enjoy yourself, but I have images in my mind of 2 Toyboys previously ending up in your in your bedroom.
http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/06/28/i-am-playing-catch-up/
Yours cautiously concerned
gaelikaa said,
March 4, 2010 at 4:29 am
It’s well for you!
Grannymar said,
March 4, 2010 at 8:08 am
Geri - He does indeed have a brother and alas he is counted for!
Cautiously concerned -
Fran, those toyboys were good-looking, but harmless! 
Gaelikaa - I will enjoy every minute of it!
bikehikebabe said,
March 5, 2010 at 4:58 pm
All of you have your minds in the in the wrong place. There’s more to life than what you’re thinking about.
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March 9, 2010 at 9:43 am
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