Ant, the problem to point two lies in the venue.
If we were in London again, with a 2pm start, you could play the Poker*, take her for a nice meal, then catch a show with a few drinks after and still be back at your hotel room in time for Dancing On Ice or whatever other reality dross is on.
Then everyone would be happy
Unfortunately it would appear that Nottingham does not hold the same appeal for her. (Can"t understand why!!!!
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(*Disclaimer - This is no way intended as a slur on your Poker playing ability but is based upon your past APAT performances. It should be noted that game duration times can go up aswell as down)