Well I haven't written for a while as there's not a whole lot to say.
It has certainly been a month for pretty rubbish news.
Mum, get better soon, I hope you get your plaster cast removed sooner rather than later, and the bruising heals soon (she fell off her bike. Keep taking the arnica tablets!
Joan, a friend of ours from the SK took a really bad tumble down her stairs and has broken her neck. She is in Sheffield spinal unit currently with very little movement, but has feeling in her arms and toes I believe, so that is a big thing to be thankful for. She is determined to be walking for the October re-enactors traders fair - our thoughts and prayers and with her & husband Gary.
Scooter - honey I don't know what to say but we're thinking of you and rooting for you and hopefully will find lots of silly stuff to keep you amused.
To Claire J - we love you and we're thinking of you.
And Dave's paternal grandad has cancer, which is awful news and very sad to hear.
Our love and prayers go out to all of the above - you may be out of sight, but you're not out of mind.
On a slightly lighter note Dave has applied for transfers in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton through his existing company but has not heard anything back yet so is also looking elsewhere as we can't continue to exist on one wage.
I haven't worked now for six months, not through want of applying for things, I'm just applying for pretty much everything. A big company called Bunnings (like B&Q) is opening a large store in gisborne and are recruiting for staff. So far I have had a phone interview (540 people had applied when I spoke to them), a group interview (230 got through to this stage) and tomorrow I have a "proper" interview, which I think is the last hoop to jump through. They want people for admin as well as working in the shop, but to be honest as long as I get a job I'll be happy - beggars can't be choosers!
You will all be glad to know that it's wet and cold here and has been for at least a couple of weeks - I will never take brick built houses with thick insulation, double glazing and central heating for granted again. Last count we have one winter duvet, three summer duvets and one quilted throw on our bed as it's so damp & cold at night!
Not got a whole lot more to say, we're both finding it very difficult at the moment but you don't want to be bored with that, so I will sign off.
