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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 15 2007, 07:49 AM (301 Views) | |
| kloister | Jan 15 2007, 07:49 AM Post #1 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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I just wanted to take a couple of moments of your time to explain some of the reasons behind my lack of presence here in TSP over the past couple of 3 months... Well it all started really last summer as we were undertaking some major building work to our home...We bought the neighbouring property and knocked the two houses into one...We appointed our chosen firm of builders who were scheduled to complete the works by the end of September...Alas, due to some problems beyond everyone's control this just was not possible, and given that we were also preparing for our trip to Australia & New Zealand for 5 weeks the majority of my time was spent either managing the building project or getting things prepared for the trip... I managed to keep in touch with what was happening both here and back home, whilst thoroughly enjoying the holiday... Upon our return home the house needed so much work during the months of November & December, just to get it ready in time for Christmas...And that was not the only driver behind this...We were approved for the adoption of our second child and really didn't want the house works hanging over us whilst adjusting to a new addition to the family... So in-between working and decorating those 18 hour days were the norm until the end of the year...Also factoring in that my employment contract was expiring at the end of December, I also had to find myself a new job, along with trying to complete my current committments whilst only working 3 days a week (officially)... So we managed to safely negotiate Christmas and New Year, taking some much needed family time, with the promise of starting a new 12 month contract early in January... So we are waiting for the call at any time from our Social Worker about number 2 and just putting the finishing touches to our home... The new job is going well, just getting to fill my head full of local government beaurocracy and the lack of process etc... I anticipate my availability and involvement here with you all to steadily increase over the coming weeks... I just wanted you all to know the reasons for me not being around and to thank you all for your continued support and understanding...I have missed all of my good friends here... Kloister |
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| tsrill | Jan 15 2007, 08:00 AM Post #2 |
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No worries, chief, and take it easy. At least it's good to know whom to call when a wall is to be knocked down
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| Geomania | Jan 15 2007, 12:27 PM Post #3 |
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Former Minister of Security/other stuff
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Ah, so everything seems to be working out very well for you. I'm glad for that! |
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| Caer Rialis | Jan 15 2007, 03:59 PM Post #4 |
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Asleep
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Hey, boss, you know me, adding a new child to the family, you need any break you can get. Congrats! |
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| Eastwales | Jan 16 2007, 05:11 AM Post #5 |
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0......Quack!!
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Congratulations!! I know the feeling on the House front! After 2 and a bit years the work on ours is nearly completed, well nearly.....just the extension to go when the plans are approved by the listed building gestapo!! |
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| kloister | Jan 16 2007, 05:40 AM Post #6 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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Thanks all for the kind words... Ales - The Gestapo not still making life a misery for you...That's rough...Me thinks they take their jobsworth hats far too seriously... |
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| Eastwales | Jan 16 2007, 05:59 AM Post #7 |
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0......Quack!!
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Indeed! Amongst other things, we can't replace certain windows (even if we get them made to the same design), we must repair the existing ones......which takes twice as long and costs more than double!! |
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| kloister | Jan 16 2007, 06:03 AM Post #8 |
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Its a shame that an 'accident' can't befall those windows mate...More than willing to come and lend a hand with me crowbar...
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| j delight | Jan 17 2007, 06:01 AM Post #9 |
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*squeeeee!* |
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| kloister | Jan 17 2007, 06:20 AM Post #10 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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Fluffy bunny Rabbit's Ears...
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| j delight | Jan 19 2007, 03:50 PM Post #11 |
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And don't forget the badgery sort of toys that look sooo innocent.
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| kloister | Jan 20 2007, 07:37 PM Post #12 |
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Fudgie's 'Fronk'...
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Oh my friend...You should know that me and those Badgers don't go anywhere without one another...
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| Bodhisattva Babes | Jan 24 2007, 02:08 PM Post #13 |
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^ 2nd from the left
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and I thought my life's been crazy! Thank you for my vision adjustment. |
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