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'Linda, I'm sorry': van-driver spells out heartbreak 'Linda, I'm sorry': van-driver spells out heartbreak
(7 days later)
A heartbroken van driver parked next to a busy roundabout and poured out his feelings on the side of his vehicle in big orange letters.A heartbroken van driver parked next to a busy roundabout and poured out his feelings on the side of his vehicle in big orange letters.
The silver VW vehicle was left parked prominently beside the George Reynolds industrial estate outside Shildon, County Durham, with the words: "Linda, I'm sorry," printed on the side.The silver VW vehicle was left parked prominently beside the George Reynolds industrial estate outside Shildon, County Durham, with the words: "Linda, I'm sorry," printed on the side.
The message continued: "I'm a fool and an idiot sometimes.The message continued: "I'm a fool and an idiot sometimes.
"I love you with all my heart!"I love you with all my heart!
"Please come home and put this right."Please come home and put this right.
"WE MISS YOU!!"WE MISS YOU!!
"I MISS US."I MISS US.
"I want to grow old with you. WILL YOU MARRY ME?""I want to grow old with you. WILL YOU MARRY ME?"
Drivers slowed down to take in the public proposal and others stopped to take pictures of the van.Drivers slowed down to take in the public proposal and others stopped to take pictures of the van.
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