Chatback 7

[Bill HH]

Blimey Bill that sounds awful. You are very calm about it!
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It's not so much that I am calm its more a lack of imagination.

[Glutton4...]

Aaaaaaaaaaaarternooooooooooon Peeps. My first 'playing with pencils' day of the new year. Forgot to take my picture, and my paper... Nutter!

Horses done, Dogs walked, Washing machine on, Kettle on. Will go do the Chooks in a bit, after I've caught up with you lot.

[julesapple]

Yay!! #1 Son got the job he wanted!! He was at his first day on another job today, so he's had to let them down. They weren't best pleased, can't say I blame them really.

[Florence Fennel]

You've been busy G4. I've bought a new apron, two new pillows and the cutest little box with a bee on it to take my breakfast cereal to work. Oh, and renewed the subscription to Good Food for my dearest daughter. Better start thinking about something to eat, I haven't had anything yet today.

[Florence Fennel]

Congrats to your son Jules, that's wonderful news

[julesapple]

Thanks, Flo!

Added bonus is that he's making a surprise trip up North tonight, to tell the Secret Fiancée (she will not be pleased) so if I finally wake up later, I can go sewing in his room!

Coffee?

[Glutton4...]

Why won't she be pleased for him? Selfish tart! (or am I missing sommat?)

[julesapple]

She wants him to move up North, G4, but he doesn't want to. The job just ties him to home. It's with a nationwide charity, so if he proves himself he can probably transfer up north. But he's so happy and she'll burst his bottle.

[Dorothy rouse]

He has to do what feels right for him, hopefully she will come round and be supportive.

[julesapple]

The BH has just rushed #1 Son to the railway station. He's going up to see her, bearing all his Valentine's gifts. Hopefully that will appease her. She's very naïve, not her fault, she came along very late in her parents' lives and after them giving up having any children of their own (they adopted two) so she's been wrapped in cotton wool. She has no idea about real life. She wants the rose-coloured dream but has no idea what creating the dream involves.

[Bren In Pots]

Congrats to your lad for getting the job he want Jules and fingers crossed for him that it goes of well with his fiancee.

[Glutton4...]

Yes, what Bren said. (Perhaps she needs a one-to-one with you, Jules. Well, someone's gotta do it...)

[julesapple]

I would, but I don't know her well enough. And if I did it would mean she were here and wouldn't have anywhere to go think things out if I upset her - which I invariably would, because it's a touchy subject. I'm sure there will be further discussion 'tween here and the Prodigal's return on Thursday. I hope it goes well too - all these job offers have just made it hit home that he is a valued person, he is wanted, in the world of careers.

[Glutton4...]

It's great news, Jules. The jobs market isn't easy at the best of times.

[julesapple]

We're really thrilled for him - six years he's been out of Uni. He's got an excellent Masters in Chemistry, but couldn't get a job for love nor money.