Part 18 - Creeping onward

[Ggrass]

Actually my world was more like freaking winter!

But shush gan, he won't move if you tell him it's been known to snow in Australia.

[Cadet]

...though definitely turning here. Very Autumn-like this week.

Maybe that mean we will get spring soon (in the US)

[edz]

Back now

lol guys, we nearly emigrated to Australia back in 2002 (pre son) but w got flakey about the whole thing and I got the impression she didn't want to leave her parents, after we both decided we like new england (Boston esp) in the US we also looked at that but ultimately we didn't take the chance when it was possible. Then our age was against us, likely I couldn't go now as I wouldn't rack up enough points on the skills, age or money sadly and don't have any relatives to vouch for me although both Gg and Gan in - relatively (for the size of the country) - the same place, that's a point in its favour of course!

Ah well, have to content myself with the fact its 18c and sunny today down here, although where the tutor place is which is by the seafront is shrouded in sea mist today, brilliant sunshine by me lol.

Anyway while s was in his assessment bought w a coffee and a cake at the seafront bistro we only talked about s his previous schooling and current attitude etc. Was nice, mr Fixit was screaming a little to talk about m and r but I know its not the time, down to w to signal that discussion now. S seems to be reasonably ok and I'll be taking him to his tutor times on saturdays from the end of the month.

While its not the point I dont go in with him so it will lend an option or two if w is interested in a coffee at the beachfront every now and again for the hour or so he's in there.

Looks like s isnt coming swimming now as he's saying he's too tired but he's coming round for dinner but not staying over since they have an early start tomorrow, although I think its also w doesnt want to pick up with mil/fil or have me drop off while theyre about. To be honest its better for s not to have a late night and an early start if he's to be in a car with w/mil/fil for several hours especially how fil drives!

W is going to let me know if they're going or not, already planned not to see either of them until tuesday so no hassle and w has already said we'll work out the time with s next week to make up for it so theres no stress there.

I wont lie I did want to hold w's hand and talk at the seafront, I just know that she's not ready yet (if ever) for that and already knows I want us together since she's not talking about it she's clearly otherwise occupied and therefore not ready so she can take time and I'll carry on being me.

Cheers all!

Edz

[edz]

Oh and Gg you already let the cat out of the bag with the winter when you were talking about minimum temps a while back

[jim0987]

Yeah but I don't believe them. Australia is always warm - I've seen those documentaries.... I think one of them was called neighbours....

Actually your IT skills probably score pretty highly and it would certainly address the MIL issues

Good work on staying out if the whole MIL/FIL/move drama. You might need to find Mr fixit some healthy space to run free for a bit as a reward for staying quiet (and yes I have just implied that he's now more like a border collie - clever, hard working but can wreak havoc in the wrong setting)

[edz]

Hi Jim I'm letting him loose on building a virtual machine and Minecraft server this weekend for son and friends to access. Will give me something for the evenings planning on being out in the sun if it holds up over the weekend.

Yup want no part of the mil drama sounds worse every time I hear more from what I know two points down the chain there's a dispute on someone needing a counter signature to get a mortgage confirmed all in time for Monday,um, running away...

You'd think so on IT but no plumbers and sparks have much higher point counts unless you have a job lined up or have specific accreditation I have lots of experience over a very broad spectrum of skills (24 years worth) but not highly certified on one skill. Anyhoo couldn't go under present sitch although a long holiday would be nice

[Sotto]

Edz, I also think you did well with the Hmm, not my sandbox attitude today. A few months ago, I think you would have been more agitated about that one. And I think it is an important factor for your sitch. Your W is responsible for her own R with her parents..

However, on the bad news front - whilst tomorrow should be lovely, it's going to rain over the weekend....

T :-)

[edz]

Empire strikes back mode : on

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

Empire strikes back mode : off

[edz]

Good morning all.

Bright but some cloud here today, booooo.

Normal regime complete this morning, quick messenger to w to say will be round to feed and clean out wft (white furry thing) about 6 unless she tells me they're not going and to have a great weekend.

Other than that work today, will either go swimming tonight or save that for tomorrow depending on the weather. Also need to decide between steak and salad or home made burgers (we had meatballs last night as w had got them out of the freezer for s before realising he would be with me, she gave them to me to cook for us last night - made a nice tomato basil and garlic sauce with pene son wanted seconds but just gave him some from my plate instead) decisions, decisions.

This weekend as I mentioned will look into a minecraft server build for s and maybe some more house homemaking stuff and maybe that ginger beef v mentioned (mmmm).

Will update if anything exciting happens.

Have a good one peeps.

Edz

[Cherry]

I really admire you for not staring the R talk!! It is beyond difficult to swerve that one sometimes! You are an absolute inspiration!!