night at the opera

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I live in Huntingdon. My sister lives and works in Cardiff. One night last year I went to the ENO at the Coliseum with a friend. Coming out of a cubicle in the ladies loo at the interval , who should I see at the head of the queue for the next cubicle but my sister and her daughter. I had no idea that she was in London that weekend. I should add that my seat was in the dress circle and my sister's was up in the balcony. So there was a choice of possible loos!
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Date submitted:Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:26:14 +0000Coincidence ID:4122