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		<title>Channel Island Escort Tour -June 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:53:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am looking forward to visiting Jersey and possibly Guernsey sometime in June. I will be staying in a four or five star hotel (must have pool and gym) and invite discerning gentlemen to contact me to discuss a possible meeting. It will be my first visit and I am hoping to meet kind gents, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am looking forward to visiting Jersey and possibly Guernsey sometime in June. I will be staying in a four or five star hotel (must have pool and gym) and invite discerning gentlemen to contact me to discuss a possible meeting. It will be my first visit and I am hoping to meet kind gents, willing to show their island to me or who would like to have a glass or two of champagne and some special fun with me.    <strong><code></p>
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		<title>Escort Touring Ireland Dublin and Belfast</title>
		<link>http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/?p=263</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:43:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Annabelle English is a mature refined and charming escort coming to Ireland soon I am thrilled to be vising Ireland in August 2012 Please note the dates below are approximate Dublin and Belfast July/August 2012 I will be staying in 4/5 star hotels and apartments and will be delighted to recieve discriminating gentlemen for leisurely [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Annabelle English is a mature refined and charming escort coming to Ireland soon</p>
<div id="attachment_266" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mirror.jpg"><img src="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mirror-200x300.jpg" alt="Annabelle English" title="Glamour Photo Session" width="200" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-266" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">In the Mirror</p></div>
<p>I am thrilled to be vising Ireland in August 2012</p>
<p>Please note the dates below are approximate </p>
<p>Dublin and Belfast July/August 2012</p>
<p>I will be staying in 4/5  star hotels and apartments and will be delighted to recieve discriminating gentlemen for leisurely liaisons, fun and frolics.<br />
Please contact me to make an appointment<br />
email: missaenglishrose@yahoo.com<br />
or call 07770696945</p>
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		<title>Escort Reviews</title>
		<link>http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/?p=286</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to share some of the lovely reviews i have had from some special gentlemen: Shall I compare thee to a summers day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Shakespeare does not do justice to Annabelle. I sensed from our telephone conversations that she was both considerate and had a nice sense [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would like to share some of the lovely reviews i have had from some special gentlemen:</p>
<p>Shall I compare thee to a summers day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate. Shakespeare does not do justice to Annabelle. I sensed from our telephone conversations that she was both considerate and had a nice sense of humour. When I met her she was both, but also completely gorgeous and sexy. Conversation was easy. We chatted over a glass of wine, and then slowly…. What happened next must remain a secret, but Annabel was everything a lover should be, attentive and provocative, creative and submissive. By the time I left we were both exhausted but very happy. Parting is such sweet sorrow, as the bard said!</p>
<p>Had an amazing time with Annabelle. Was everything I wanted and more. Nice comfortable clean premises, she made me feel at ease. Will definitely back in the future.</p>
<p>Annabelle is one special lady. The time spent with her was out of this world. She instantly makes you relaxed and feel special. Treat her well if you visit her, she really does look after you. I will definately be seeing Annabelle again.</p>
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		<title>Simpsons Restaurant with Rooms</title>
		<link>http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/?p=278</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simpsons Michelin Starred Restaurant http://www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk/news.html I have been lucky enough to dine at this fabulous restaurant and I must say it is one of the best, but it really should be for the price &#8211; and it is. My two favourite things are the champagne sitting room as you go in, so comfy sitting with [...]]]></description>
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<p>http://www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk/news.html</p>
<p>I have been lucky enough to dine at this fabulous restaurant and I must say it is one of the best, but it really should be for the price &#8211; and it is.<br />
My two favourite things are the champagne sitting room as you go in, so comfy sitting with a glass of pink bubbly perusing the menu, when called to the table you may not want to move. Not to worry though as the view of the garden with its fairy lights more than makes up for it and the amuse bouche is a delight. </p>
<p>On this particular evening all of our food and wine choices were perfect and we finnished with the local cheese board and port.<br />
As we weren&#8217;t staying in their rooms it really was &#8220;show me the way to go home&#8221;</p>
<p>We returned to my sexy little apartment and our evening got even better.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Simpsons-al-fresco.jpg"><img src="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Simpsons-al-fresco.jpg" alt="" title="Simpsons-al fresco" width="222" height="222" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-279" /></a></p>
<p>Simpsons Restaurant gardens are the only Michelin gardens in Birmingham &#8211; offering a tranquil escape from the city, in the secluded elegance of our Greek style landscaped gardens. Pre lunch or dinner drinks can be enjoyed, with waiter/ess service, as well as dining in the Summer months.</p>
<p>Enjoy our covered veranda, or simply sit in our main restaurant whilst overlooking the planted greenery, and our waterfall art.</p>
<p>Private events and parties can also be hosted in our gardens, please ask for details.<br />
Al Fresco dining at Simpsons Restaurant</p>
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		<title>Fabulous Hotel in Telford &#8211; Mercure Court Hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fabulous Hotel in Telford &#8211; Mercure Court Hotel I was lucky enough to be invited on a Dinner Date last month, staying at an hotel I haven&#8217;t visited before on the outskirts of Telford. The Hotel a 16th century manor house was a really gorgeous, as was the company and I think I may say [...]]]></description>
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<p>I was lucky enough to be invited on a Dinner Date last month, staying at an hotel I haven&#8217;t visited before on the outskirts of Telford.<br />
The Hotel a 16th century manor house was a really gorgeous, as was the company and I think I may say a good time was has by all. We enjoyed a fabulous dinner accompanied a wonderful red and then retired to our four poster with the remainder of our wine. The bed was the perfect hight for all sorts of fun and I shall leave the rest to your imagination.</p>
<p>http://www.hotels-telford.com/restaurant.htmll</p>
<p>Enjoy the peaceful experience of the Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel renowned for its superb service and cuisine. The Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel is a 16th Century Manor House steeped in history offering both the facilities of a modern hotel and the ambience of a beautiful Manor House in countryside surroundings. The conservatory area with resplendent stylish furnishings and a lakeside view, makes for the perfect place to relax after a hectic day. </p>
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		<title>Client Comment</title>
		<link>http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/?p=248</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:07:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just received a lovely text from a client. I haven&#8217;t seen him for ages and we got together again today: Annabelle it was really great to see you again today. I had almost forgotten how charming and engaging you are long may that continue won&#8217;t leave it so long till next time C+++]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I just received a lovely text from a client. I haven&#8217;t seen him for ages and we got together again today:</p>
<p>Annabelle it was really great to see you again today. I had almost forgotten how charming and engaging you are long may that continue won&#8217;t leave it so long till next time C+++</p>
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		<title>Annabelle Companion</title>
		<link>http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/?p=216</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 17:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have recently had the honour of accompanying certain gentlemen on special occasions as their plus one. Acting as a gentleman’s companion to varying events such as the races, weddings, parties, lunches and dinners. as I have have had such a wonderful time I thought it wise to promote the fact, in the hope to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have recently had the honour of accompanying certain gentlemen on special occasions as their plus one.</p>
<p>Acting as a gentleman’s companion to varying events such as the races, weddings, parties, lunches and dinners. as I have have had such a wonderful time I thought it wise to promote the fact, in the hope to secure more fun.</p>
<p>These dates can be purely platonic, warm and cosy with no pressure to perform or a real girlfriend experience with plenty of intimate attention.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The following rendezvous’ are real although the names and some details have been changed to protect the innocent &#8211; ha ha</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Intimate Lunch</p>
<p>I recently had the pleasure of a cosy lunch with an attractive man in a canal side eatery where we had a nice quiet table; afterwards we visited an art gallery where we discussed the art and sculpture on offer. It was a lovely day so we then strolled along the canal to my place where we enjoyed a coffee and an intimate tete a tete.</p>
<p>We found we had a lot in common and plenty to talk about so an utterly fabulous sunny afternoon was had by all.</p>
<p>The Wedding</p>
<p>I recently had a request to attend a wedding and evening reception as Simons plus one. The wedding was on the south west coast but as I don’t have any regional accent and a hotel was booked for me this was of course no problem. I have plenty of outfits and had recently bought a fabulous outfit for another occasion and so I was all set.</p>
<p>We discussed all our history as a couple, his work and family and his previous relationships so I was thoroughly prepared for any eventuality.</p>
<p>The gentleman in question had mentioned to his family and friends a girlfriend he saw occasionally, and so it was nice for us to attend as said couple. The day and evening went swimmingly and we totally enjoyed ourselves.</p>
<p>Simon later confided that he had been worried for months about the upcoming event and he now felt so relieved.</p>
<p>Simon has asked if I would be available for any future engagements. I will of course be delighted.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Platonic Overnight Stay</p>
<p>I recently had the delight of fine wine and dining.</p>
<p>An extremely cultured and interesting married gentleman visiting from Australia on business required an evening of gourmet dining and overnight companionship. We had drinks in the bar of his hotel and then ventured out to the restaurant we had carefully chosen between us via email. The evening was a great success and when we returned to the hotel a bottle of champagne was waiting for us in our room.</p>
<p>It was a fabulous night and although it was platonic there was definitely loads of fun and affection.</p>
<p>We enjoyed breakfast together and he set off for his business meeting with a smile on his face and a spring in his step.</p>
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		<title>Availability</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:29:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/070830b-047.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-99" title="Glamour Photo Session" src="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/070830b-047-200x300.jpg" alt="L glimpse of bum" width="200" height="300" /></</p>
<p>Available:<br />
 Birmingham and West Midlands From May 2012</p>
<p>Birmingham:<br />
16th May through June </p>
<p>Mobile 07770696945  </p>
<p>Available:</p>
<p>11am-11pm</p>
<p>Monday to Friday by appointment</p>
<p>give me a call  .. Annabelle x</p>
<p>I am available usually from Monday to Friday by appointment and occasionally at the weekend.</p>
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		<title>Tasty Treat</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Birmingham Eatery  1, Victoria Square The Chameleon http://www.thechameleonbham.com Whilst I was out and about in Birmingham city centre one afternoon this week, I popped into the main Post Office which incidentally was a newly civilised affair. A new system where one selects the service required on a screen and then is allocated a ticket; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New Birmingham Eatery  1, Victoria Square</p>
<p>The Chameleon</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thechameleonbham.com/">http://www.thechameleonbham.com</a></p>
<p>Whilst I was out and about in Birmingham city centre one afternoon this week, I popped into the main Post Office which incidentally was a newly civilised affair.</p>
<p>A new system where one selects the service required on a screen and then is allocated a ticket; you are free then to take a seat until called. No more horrendous snaky queue squashed up against all sorts of city centre folk.  I like to choose who I squash up against and they definitely must smell sweet.</p>
<p>I left by the back door and into the rain; there across the road was an oasis of warm cosiness -an eatery calling itself  The Chameleon. I had heard there was a new restaurant in town but wasn’t sure where it was.</p>
<p>I couldn’t resist, gave the outside terrace a miss and settled myself on a comfy sofa near the bar. A view of a fabulous array of champagne and an open kitchen was all very tempting but I ordered a latte from a very charming waiter (one of a nice selection) and perused their four (!) menus.</p>
<p>It all sounded delicious and I plan to go back and try some of the delights on offer.</p>
<p>I will keep you posted</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sexy-waiter.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-164" title="sexy waiter" src="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/sexy-waiter.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="216" /></a><em>This picture is a fantasy and unfortunately not to be expected at The Chamelian</em></p>
<p>I love this Oscar Wilde quote on their website</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">TOO MUCH WORK AND NO VACATION,</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">DESERVES AT LEAST A SMALL LIBATION.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">SO HAIL! MY FRIENDS, AND RAISE YOUR GLASSES;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">WORK’S THE CURSE OF THE DRINKING CLASSES.</p>
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		<title>The Cube Birmingham Art</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annabelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cube Birmingham&#8217;s New Art Birmingham&#8217;s Sexy Buildings We all know and appreciate Birmingham’s beautiful eighteenth and nineteenth century architecture. Notably the Roman inspired neoclassical Town Hall, its Museums and the stunning Saint Philip&#8217;s Cathedral with its Edward Burne- Jones  (a local lad)  stained windows. Edward Burne- Jones Birmingham atrtist Paintings &#8211; Love in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">The Cube</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Birmingham&#8217;s New Art<strong><br />
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<p>Birmingham&#8217;s Sexy Buildings</p>
<p>We all know and appreciate Birmingham’s beautiful eighteenth and nineteenth century architecture. Notably the Roman inspired neoclassical Town Hall, its Museums and the stunning Saint Philip&#8217;s Cathedral with its Edward Burne- Jones  (a local lad)  stained windows.</p>
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<p><em><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/love_among_the_ruins-huge.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-119" title="love_among_the_ruins-huge" src="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/love_among_the_ruins-huge-300x194.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="194" /></a></em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/love_among_the_ruins-huge.jpg">Edward Burne- Jones </a></em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/love_among_the_ruins-huge.jpg">Birmingham atrtist<br />
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<p><em><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/love_among_the_ruins-huge.jpg">Paintings &#8211; Love in the ruins 1894 /The Godhead Fires<br />
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<p>We have a new wave of sexy modern architecture</p>
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<p>The new Bullring with The Selfridges building and the renovated Rotunder edifice are all feminine although the tower like Rotunder could be seen as phallic</p>
<p><a href="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bullring-selfridges.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-110" title="bullring selfridges" src="http://www.annabelle-english.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/bullring-selfridges-300x239.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></a>Selfridges at the Bullring, sexy? yes! yes! yes!</p>
<p>Sensuous Future Systems’ blobitecture design for the 2003 Selfridges department store, was intended to evoke the female silhouette and a famous &#8220;chain mail&#8221; dress designed by Paco Rabanne in the 1960s.</p>
<p>We have two brand new buildings, the new Queen Elizabeth 11 Hospital and The Cube.</p>
<p>The QE2  is curvy and my opinion beautiful, three curvy edifices visible on the horizon from all directions. I did fantasise that if they had decided on two,  it would have looked like two breasts or bum cheeks, so of course although this would have been interesting totally unacceptable to many.</p>
<p>It’s about time our sexy new feminine buildings now have a masculine edifice to compliment them -The cube.</p>
<p>The £100 million Cube is of course the cube shaped building we have been watching slowly rise from an enormous hole in the ground over the last two and a half years. Not as sexy as that might sound, as it has left us all with ringing ears, dusty everything, grumpy because the road is closed off  and totally bemused.</p>
<p>Is it only a hideous square concrete light blocker after all?</p>
<p>The interesting edifice 30 St Mary Axe, also known as The Gherkin was designed by Norman Forster and his then business partner Ken Shuttleworth Local lad Ken’s company Make have designed The Cube, Birmingham’s iconic building.</p>
<p>The artist’s impressions promised us a golden glowing cube with an asymmetric lightwell and a glass rooftop with views all over the city. I had heard from a very good connection, it was to be covered in copper to give it that glow. That is no-where in evidence. I wonder if the copper facade was an urban myth or something that was dropped because of spiralling costs?</p>
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<p>The cube is now finished although not yet open to the public, from the sides and back it&#8217;svery  disappointing (a client commented that it looked like a council block you might see in Peckham). If you go down onto the tow path to view it from the front it is interesting and maybe even beautiful if only it were possible to stand back far enough to get a good vantage point.</p>
<p>Superstitious? The marketing people may have decided to leave out a floor 13 but the architects didn’t seem to worry about using 666 glass panels in the roof, Spooky!</p>
<p>I am still hoping that when it’s open to the public and fully lit with a shining glass roof, and we can all go inside to appreciate the lightwell&#8211;we will all fall in love with our iconic golden Cube.</p>
<p>P.S. rumour has it Jamie Oliver was looking to take the rooftop restaurant, hope its true as that should pull in the punters. The Mailbox is a great place.</p>
<p>P.P.S. update: unfortunately the Jamie O thing was probably another urban myth -</p>
<p>D&amp;D London have taken the restaurant. Who? danddlondon.com</p>
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