I'm going to get paid for the first time in what seems an age.
Bizarre really - I have been doing stuff and managing to have good times but everything seems muted until you know there will be dosh in your account.
So to things and news and stuff.:--
1) Boys birthday - nothing like your boys turning 15 (and growing taller than you!) to make you take stock. Gotta say, very proud of my lads who seem to have become very serious and focussed on their schooling and career prospects. Still prefer X-Box and paintball (well D'Uh) but growing up nicely, thank you very much.
2) Brother's birthday - popped over to the Low Countries last weekend for my bruv's 50th. Quick there and back on Cheap'n'UnexpectedlyComfy (I had LEG SPACE!!!). Now every country has their own little quirks, and the Dutch are no exception.
When, as a bloke, you hit 50 in the Nederlands, people put a large wooden statue of Abraham (yes him of Jewish Patriarchal fame) on your front doorstep. This is because, when you hit the big half century, you are expected to "have seen Abraham", and like Abraham, to know where the mustard is......
The Dutch are crazy man....
Also excellent to see family again - very good party.
3) Autumn is upon us once more in this land of mists and rain. Had the doggie this weekend so long walks were on the cards. Followed a path along the railway and had a series of mini adventures, taking photos as we went. Got the notion to populate the walls with our own photos. I'll pop a few up and see how they grow on me.
4) God help me - Jo won't stop watching the X-Factor - there is nothing more to be said!
Cheery-bye
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