Part 17 - Edz, living in interesting times

[edz]

Well checking back in.

Yesterday was a busy one. Up exercised and got ready. New top and new jeans in smaller size with a new smaller belt (now in l at last!) then went over and picked up s. Very short chat with w as FIL was starting to empty their garage into the one at the flat and I didnt fancy talking with him, also didnt want to appear to be "hanging on", w's friend was also heading there and due soon so didnt want to get in the way and lastly art began 20 minutes later, had to get there and park. W seemed to be getting a little worked up over the parking situation (nothing new at the flat) validated and simply said I would do what the other area residents do, stop trying to control the situation or worry over the others, put friends car somewhere it fits and if fil having a van causes issues they are his not hers let him deal with it. Did receive the long mooted lasagne in a picnic basket with cooling pack.

Found the place and got s in. Ended up sitting with 4 of w's H.E. friends and talking for 2 hours full PMA mode and actually enjoyed the company if somewhat nervous regarding feeling like I was under close observation!

When s finished we popped back to the house so I could put the food in the fridge and, despite pleading for video game time, we headed out. Went to Southampton for the day and did some book shopping, some seeing the historical bargate and generally bumbling about. Headed back and got dinner going and some home minutia such as washing etc running and s and i played some video games together.

Sent w some emails on the timetables for art I'd received and some photos of s's work and uploaded some pics of southampton to fb.

W commented on s's book on fb chat but not much other contact. I did email her again to ask her to start thinking about days over easter, not specifically inviting her - she knows she's welcome - but to determine where s will be over the 4 days Ive got a nice lamb joint in and would like to know which day to have it ready for. If she chooses to join us I'd be exceptionally suprised but very happy to see her.

That was mostly it for yesterday.

First thing this morning ramped the exercises up again now I'm fit(ter) I can do more and it helps with my depression so up to 70 reps of trunks, 50 partial pullups (just half lift myself from my back using the window ledge with arms - like a reverse dumbell curl - helps build arm muscles and stop them looking flappy!) and a new move which the instructor at the gym showed me, dont know the name basically all fours lifting an arm and a leg on alternate sides so left arm, right leg then alternating. Now doing 40 of those as well. Still no swimming this week as I still have the tail end of this cold and dont want to be sick over Easter.

So after showering and getting ready other new jeans (same smaller size) and new belt and opal green t-shirt, cologne etc. Got s up and sorted breakfast and started work (WFH today). Texted w to ask what sort of time she's heading over to pick him up. Short reply dont know atm so just left it with no worries.

She followed up with a lengthier text and then arrived about 10ish. Stopped for a coffee and a short chat. Seems friend didnt stay in the end just a day visit, seems like she had a nice day and a nice lunch yesterday. Told her all about art - I was steering away from r talk. She asked why I didnt go and see my dad and eventually on our parents role in sitch. I was open but didnt go into it all too much. Just said I am ok and getting on but I've kept my dad out of a lot of it as I didnt want to face the issues w has told me she's facing now (ironically why DB says dont get family involved too much) she used her mum as an offloading point before and at BD which is why she thinks her mum would happily push me under a bus now and why she feels she faces a choice (not all of this was said this morning). I ended a very short reply with simply saying If she chose to reconcile I didnt want her to face a lot of issues with them and so have kept things fairly simple. She was slightly concerned they may not be seeing s because of this, I confirmed they have seen him several times but yes, I'll make sure they continue to do so.

Anyway she left and is taking s to meet up with s's friend for an exercise playdate, we discussed food he's had etc and the fact he's still quite emotional (w said its his age and it is but he's also still a little blue, not sure she sees some of it).

And now back to work. W wasnt sure if she was coming back today (unexplained) so just said no problems stay in touch.

And that, fellow db'ers, is me up to date.

This evening if no further appearances from w or s will be a chill out after some busy days possibly with a bath and wine and another busy work day tomorrow. Easter remains to be seen as yet!

Catch up with you all a little later, just grabbing an update on my coffee break