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April 2007 : This is Pillocks boss.... please do not swear

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geordieminx · 03/07/2008 21:05

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Doobydoo · 14/07/2008 08:17

Morning
Sorry you feeling anxious Elkie,but I reckon you are bound to be.iT IS NOT very helpful of dp to have a go at you!I hope things settle down.
Caz,To me the school sounds fab but I suppose it isn't everyones cup of tea.I don't think not wearing a uniform will create probs for secondary school.Just means its a hassle trying to find stuff for them to wear
Yes I prob sounded flippant but dp's job is looking shaky he has been there nearly 4 months,will have to see what happens but it aint looking good.Just got to get on with it.
Hope you all have a lovely day

Doobydoo · 14/07/2008 10:05

I will ramble to meself then
Don't worry am not going to whinge re job.Very small company think they are having probs like alot of companies over here.So we are just going to have to roll with it
It is going to rain[for a change]
Again have a good day all

PillockOfTheCommunity · 14/07/2008 10:18

AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH

thank you

Arguing with the council about bus passes.....

elkiedee · 14/07/2008 10:54

SOL, I know what you're saying, don't think it sounds harsh but don't think I can do it. I also think his pattern at the moment will change again soon.

elkiedee · 14/07/2008 11:13

SOL, I think you need to throw the iron at your dh next time and tell him it's his turn.

mammyjo · 14/07/2008 12:25

Hi all! Thanks for all your messages, glad it is not only me who feels like that.
Anyway, dh and I seem to be sorted again I think, I told him why he was doing my head in and he agreed! Left out the part about ex's though as didn't think that would go down too well. I know it wouldn't if he said it to me! I have also sorted my head out, the grass would not be greener with my ex, I really do know that. He was vile to me at times!

We have been seriously discussing our future over the weekend. For a long time we have toyed with the idea of emigrating, and now I think we might seriously look into it. I expressed an interest in a job in Australia which was advertised on the internet, and have already received a very positive response back, telling me they could sponsor me and help me sort out visas. It may all turn out to be a dream, but there is no harm in finding out. I am lucky to have a job that is in demand over there! Dh is also on their professions wanted list as he is an electrician, so I don't think immigration would be too much of a problem. I just have no idea where to start really, so much info on the internet, but which do I trust? No idea!

My biggest concern is leaving my parents behind, and also relocating the children. F wouldn't particularly bother at this age, but I know ds would. Lots of things for me to think about now.

Anyway, hope everyone is ok. SPB, I hope you are feeling a bit brighter today xx

POTC, glad things went ok on Friday.

SOL and CD, glad you both had good birthdays!

Sorry, but I can't remember any more. See you all later xxx

mammyjo · 14/07/2008 12:46

Oh, and if anyone is thinking of going to see Mamma Mia then go! It is fab, I have been and bought the soundtrack today. Have been singing and dancing around, F looking at me as if I am nuts!!

mammyjo · 14/07/2008 12:52

Oooggs, meant to say, it wasn't facebook that did it for me, although I am sure lots of people get back together through it! It was only the talk of ex boyfriends that got me started. I have no idea where he is now and it is probably best that way. I was actually laughing at myself tbh, some of the times we shared we really crap, but it is amazing how the passage of time can blur those memories!

elkiedee · 14/07/2008 13:24

Wow at Australia - what area of the country is the job in mj?

mammyjo · 14/07/2008 14:03

The job I have seen is in the oncology unit in Sydney Children's Hospital. I work in an oncology unit now so have lots of experience. Would ideally like to stay within the speciality which does limit where I could go as you don't get that sort of unit in many hospitals iyswim.

elkiedee · 14/07/2008 14:51

So you'd be in Sydney, or if you went for a different but similar job, presumably another city.

I'm sure it would be an upheaval for your ds, but perhaps there would be things he could do there which he can't in Wales?

mammyjo · 14/07/2008 16:34

Yes, I know over here oncology units tend to be in major cities with large catchment areas, so I am assuming that to continue with what I am doing I would be city based.

Wrt ds, I think he would enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. He loves to play football, golf, rugby etc and the weather here doesn't always let him do it. Like a lot of children he loves playing outdoors, but often the climate here stops him iykwim.

It is something I have thought about doing even before I met dh, and I don't want to get 10 years from now when it may be too late, and look back with regret that I never at least looked into it. It may be that we don't go, but then it will be because we decided to stay iykwim.

Sexonlegs · 14/07/2008 17:21

Ooh, how exciting mj. My brother and sil felt like that, ie they didn't want to get 10 years down the line and be in the same house etc. They have been in Singapore for 2 years and have 1 year left to go.

They have enjoyed it and they have 4 dc. The oldest was 7 when they moved and I think he found it the hardest but he loves it and is not looking forward to coming back really.

Dh and I talk about things; there was a job in Dublin that dh was up for, but I can't face moving atm. I have moved a fair bit in my life and we have been here 6 years now and I finally feel settled.

How is everyone?

StealthPolarBear · 14/07/2008 18:15

hi all
stinky nappy
back soon

CaptainDippy · 14/07/2008 18:25

Wow - Australia MJ - exciting stuff! Perhaps you should start a thread about it and gets peoples experiences / opinions!!?

StealthPolarBear · 14/07/2008 18:30

Hi again
Yes, I agree, big change mj! Glad you have sorted out your issues from the weekend
How is everyone else?

Pinions · 14/07/2008 18:41

Hi ladies .......

L's last day ever at nursery school today. Managed to weather it (just) with no tears but have had a massive lump in my throat all day long.

Get a grip woman.

SPB had a nose at your link but couldn't get to see your pic. Not sure which number you were showing but what a little scrummy .

Pinions · 14/07/2008 18:43

Second bit was relating to dippy's lo, not sure what happened there .

Anyone else ever been pester-powered of their pc by a four year old.........???

PillockOfTheCommunity · 14/07/2008 18:56

Pinions I am at you, blubbing at L leaving nursery! You're supposed to be a tough old Norfolk bird

StealthPolarBear · 14/07/2008 19:03

Poor you Pinions
Does that mean school in September??
(or do you want to pretend I didn't ask?)
Which picture were you talking about? The one of Dippy drinking out of a pink cup?

NorthernLurker · 14/07/2008 19:07

Evening all

Fairly ropey day at work again - and then I come home and find mnet is full of threads with people confused by the NHS appointments etc so I spend my evening answering their queries Just like work

Ok - it's one thread yesterday and one today - but still!

I'll try to catch up later but for now can I just say........

BOO!

PillockOfTheCommunity · 14/07/2008 19:07

How's T tonight SPB? And how are you feeling now?

StealthPolarBear · 14/07/2008 19:12

We're fine thank you, yesterday was just a blip
How are you 3?

NorthernLurker · 14/07/2008 19:19
PillockOfTheCommunity · 14/07/2008 19:32

BOO