Jim0987 #15 - Further on up the road

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Hi Jim, yes I agree about the news coverage. I don't watch/read the news - only listen on the radio, but people have been so moved by the picture of that little boy. It's so sad to think of these people who are so desperate. We have a new appeal at the charity bookstore and received many donations yesterday.

It must have been hard to have nine days without your kids. I hope they had a good trip though & good to have them with you again.....plus it's a lovely afternoon too!! I hope you have some nice plans.

I can see that OM and W may have felt more at ease with a 'general' meetup. He may have felt somewhat 'put on the spot' perhaps with a 1-1 meet up. I imagine he may also feel that way about a drink, so if he doesn't initiate on that one, you may just want to let it go. As you say, as long as things are good for the kids, that's the main thing. Doesn't really matter if you don't like him much. I don't think I shall ever grow to like OW!!

I'm not surprised you've been feeling low. There's been a lot of movement in your sitch recently...and like mine...not in a good way. But this too shall pass. You and I will travel this road towards D together and we'll get through it. Knowing Pink has already made it to the other side has helped me.

Incidentally, I'm just back from lunch with my parents and my Dad told me that his builder (who is M to Dad's cleaner) is M for the 6th time! They have been M 10 years or so and I always presumed it was their only M. I don't think I would M someone who was M for the 6th time!!

Now then Jim, it sounds like you need a little energy injection into GAL to give you a boost. Do you have any plans in this area? Autumn courses? Social groups? Support group? etc etc...Hopefully you will make some nice plans for yourself.

Have a great day with your kids Jim & take care my friend xx