Spring is sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where those Crepeys is?

[GiddyGiddyGoat]

Ha!

Just keep your eye in the horizon, Herbs Calm breathing and trust in yourself xx

Best of luck, Herbs. They'd be idiots to turn you down.

Best of luck to MrsS, too.

I'm in the final two. However my rival has exactly the right experience. Unlike me. And knows what she's talking about.

Herbs, for the duration of this interview you are a cool and collected EXPERT.

Cheerleading for Herbs and MrsS! Fingers and everything else crossed for you both. Deep breaths, Herbs - they would be lucky to get you.

Ah, the days of grumpy DC when separated from their beloveds. DD was dreadful when she finished her degree and was separated from her now DH. I am afraid I quite lost patience with the mooning around. They had an agreement that whoever was successful in getting a job first, the other one would then join them in that location. Fortunately DD managed to get work in Newcastle and they have both been up here since.

We're off up into the Borders shortly to meet an old school friend and his wife for lunch.

Oh Herbs , everything crossed for you, and for Mrs S.
Anyone heard from Rudy? Hope you ok. You too BD.

Have been following this debate on high heels in the workplace. It's what some companies can get away with.
In other news, Dd has been called for jury duty to the High Court. She is thinking, ooh could be interesting. I am thinking ,please fgs get excused or deferred as you HAVE FINALS! Ffs. She is so easily distracted it's unbelievable.

Hatty, I've been watching the Replacement as well and playing 'been there' bingo with the Glasgow locations. BGF's house is in it, but only in the background. Last night was really disturbing. Had to watch rubbish for an hour afterwards to recover.

Herbs, crossing thumbs for you. Gulp!

Cremo, DH and I have never been called for jury service but would love to be. Right before finals isn't good timing though - could she defer?

DD is having a great time. Apparently the talk isn't till 1 which is just as well as they went clubbing last night.
Don't know where she gets it from, but it certainly isn't DH

Mine went well. Depends on whether they have a super whizzy bright young thing who can ace it.

DH in Warwick today with DD1

Fingers crossed for you MrsS

Herbs, you are the expert, as MI says, and you bring the bigger picture and wider range of experience to the job. Other candidate is a one trick pony.

Damn! Should have said those precise words in the interview. All done now. I blathered on about being an experienced and calm presence for the Little Darlings who have turbulent lives and are new to the school, having lots of subject knowledge (I managed to squeeze the schwa in there), etc etc. And a post-interview 'off the cuff' chat with one of the panel about How Rewarding it is to work with EAL kids...

I don't feel I could have done any better, so we'll see. They'll let me know today.

Sounds like you're a shoe-in, Mrs S. Unless, as you say, there is a random young male lying about who once walked past your department and is thus perfect for the job.

Well jell of jury service. I've never been asked, and really want to do it! Nothing complicated, like fraud, or grisly like mass murder, but an armed robbery or similar. A jury of crepeys would be a force for justice.

Right. Need to get out of my interview clobber before the cats shred my jacket. Which, incidentally, used to be a bit big and now isn't. Does that count as a silver lining?

a random young male lying about who once walked past your department and is thus perfect for the job

Fingers crossed Herbs and Mrs S.

I think we should compile a folder of useful interview phrases such as Mrs S's above.

NU - every now and then I wonder if DD will marry her uni boyfriend or not. He'd probably do nicely - I think they have to weather the stresses of the outside world first a bit though. Very different to the uni bubble.

Crem - that restaurant/wine bar where they spend their time in Glasgow in the Replacement looks really nice, as does the evil Paula's house. Haven't got this one figured out yet.

MAN ALIVE. School just called, saying they can't make a decision yet as one of my references hasn't come through! I presume that means that they would otherwise offer it to me, as why else would it matter?

Said reference is the volunteer coordinator at the school I, er, volunteer at. Thought I hadn't seen her around for a while. I've put new job person on to the head there instead. < parp > go my pants.

Any news your end Mrs S?

Ooh Herbs - how exciting - crossing fingers (and mouldy toes) for you.

Holding my breath for you Herbs!

Sorry - bit late to the "Good Luck - You'll Smash It" Party

Hope to hear good news from you both later.

Thanks for asking Monty - Funeral 24th March - watch this space. He seems OK at the moment - you know, monosyllabic, cranky, smelly and an AllYouCanEat attitude to my kitchen. Plus ca change...

He has at last got himself a job with local hotel/ restaurant. The training is taking quite a while with online modules on all sorts of subjects to do with bar tending-cocktail making-wine tasting etc. I think the idea is that once trained up, they'll have you back at every opportunity when you want to work. Seems like an excellent idea and quite a nice company to work for.

Meanwhile I went for bereavement counselling session this morning which now seems to encompass my loss and DSs. Also had to attend funeral yesterday for old school pal of DHs. It never seems to stop. I have a very thin veneer; I don't need to scratch too hard before it all starts again.

I told counsellor its like gratuitous grieving.
I feel pretty wrung out TBH.

On the edge of my seat here, Herbs. Everything crossed for you.

I'm feeling bad about my adult learners now. I'm such a sap. But if I got this, it's a mere 10-minute bike ride from home. 10 minutes! And would more than quadruple my income!

On tenterhooks here, too, Herbs.

Hatty, I thought Dd's romance probably wouldn't last out of uni, but they were obviously very serious from an early age, and have been together now for almost 20 years.

Had a lovely lunch up in the wilds of Northumberland: it's a bright blue day here and the views were stunning over the moors. Nice to see DH's old school friend and his wife. The next time we will see them it will probably be for the scattering of ashes of another friend's DM in the summer - how lovely that these men in their late 60s remember her so fondly from all those years ago!

Aaaah, that's where the nice weather is......

Here it's dank and drizzly and very closed in. I'm cold and tired and a bit bored......

Herbs, a quarter of the journey for 4 times the money. Real no brainer IMHO. I wish you luck and really hope you get it.

Ds went from manic bike riding to lying in bed ALL day today. It's quite a rollercoaster. I just sort of hung around, in case I was needed, which has just made me bored and bit fed up.

Still, I'm going to make sure he goes in tomorrow, even if I have to bundle him there myself (which actually would be impossible!)

Ds has changed our family whatsapp name to 'We are all just a bit crap!'

Just checking to see if there is any news from Herbs or MrsS....cliffhanger.... . Fingers crossed.

I too am bored Beachy. But have made two potato kugels. That just about sums up my life. Maker of kugel and listener to Ds2's lamentations of man flu on FaceTime for 30 minutes. Do not approach Birmingham Uni. They have man flu there.

Good luck, Herbs and MrsS! BD, hope you're OK. Cloud, you are having so much grief to deal with, it must be taking a massive toll. And BTM, you have so much to cope with at the moment. Rose, I would love to be a maker of kugel...they sound lovely...

I have a busy few days coming up, so if I'm not posting, don't worry - I'll be dipping in if I can't sleep though! BTM, hope you manage the zzzzzzs a bit better.

Parents' Evening. All Ok except I do wish she was on course for a better maths grade...