Sunday, April 30, 2006

Tuesday 9th May getting closer


The past week has seen a huge hole made in tasks. Friends Sue and Sa came and took away a heap of stuff to the tip. A huge thanks, Guys! Packing boxes are piling up for the movers to collect on Thursday. Have had a number of visitors wishing us well and a lovely dinner with long time neighbours, Boon, Sheryl and their two wonderful kids, Hilary and Megan. Can't believe how grown up and sophisicated they both are. And Hilary getting married in January to a very fine bloke.
Caught up this weekend with more long time friends Wayne and Sue. Much wine, whiskey and beer drunk and the world was put to rights. Great to catch up.
Got Sam set up in a nice apartment in Symonds St. About 10 mins from the Uni so all is good there.
Nick returned to the UK after 3 weeks. He was sad to go but also looking forward to getting together with his mates in Birmingham.
And a the family funeral for Aunt Louise at St Davids. A fitting tribute to a great person and educationalist. Caught up with many family members we haven't seen for years.
Sold my car for almost literally, a song. But it's sold and we can use it for the rest of the week. The bloke who bought it has a real good car. The price of 6 cylinder cars has really dropped.
Next week we have only 3 days to finish packing. The race is on!

Monday, April 10, 2006

House Rented


Great news today. Our house is rented to a very nice Irish family.

More news from the Uni of Missouri. They are on to it. Most of the students have now given brief profiles of themselves. All seem much younger, but a very interesting crowd. Mostly from US but also from Australia, Canada etc.

John