Yes, Suzie finally got her way and dragged me screaming and kicking (well, more like a sullen sulk actually) round the new Westfield Shopping Centre (Mall to those reading in America). Well, at least we now don't have to drive 40 miles to find some decent shops - there's plenty of opportunity to empty one's wallet now right here in town. Suzie was so excited about going there again (she went on opening day, and this was her 4th trip in all) but I can't get excited about going and seeing if there's anything I neither want or need that I'm prepared to spend money on buying -- I just don't get the whole consumerism thing! The good news is that she treated me to dinner out at a Chinesse resturant, which we both enjoyed. Good grub reasonably priced, we'll definitely be going back there again.
The 26th was Gran Harrison's birthday - which now makes her 91 (or more) years old. She still lives with Do & Alan near Norwich, but is very forgetful. I'm going to try and get over there on the weekend of the 10th/11th while Suzie is in Dublin on her girlie weekend.
Mum & Dad had a good, quiet weekend. Dad spends much of his time asleep but at least that gives Mum a chance to rest up too. I managed to get down there Sunday morning for an hour and Andy went down and walked the dog in the afternoon.
Mark seems to be settling down into University life, coming home at weekends to get his washing down and empty the contents of the fridge with constant snacking. His girlfriend is on 1/2 term this week and will be spending so time with him at his digs on campus. He might be intelligent,but, I agree with Andy that he has no common sense. Still not renewed his scooter insurance. Still not got a job (part or full time) and not bothered chasing up any of the applications he sent off. Still not bothered to sort out the money in one of his bank accounts that he can't get his hands on because the bank have cancelled his ATM card. When will he realise that he has to join in with the world and that it won't go to him? Still, at least he took the max strenght Lem Sips we gave him last week and he's shaken off the cold he had - but now his girlfriend has caught it....
Today I finished the piece of work I was doing for a regular client. Bang on schedule (again - that's two out of two for this client) and I get to present my findings tomorrow. That means another early start (5:30 am) and a 180 mile round trip tomorrow (Derby to Milton Keynes and back). Oh what joy! Had a bit of an upset tummy over the weekend, which is persisting still.
Andy had to work Saturday morning but other than that he's managing just fine though both he and his girlfriend were a bit tired and snappy (with each other) over the weekend, but, things are back to normal tonight. He and some mates had a run in with the local police Saturday night -- the lads all chipped in and bought some fireworks and then went off down a local park and let them off. PC Plod turns up shortly after everything had finished going pop, bang, whizz and asked if they'd got a license to set them off on public ground, but as everything was over they'd no evidence against any of the group. Plod is a bit peeved so promptly decides to give all 8 cars present the once over -- only to give them a clean bill of health. All the lads were mighty chuffed but Plod wasn't (such a shame!).
Having started this one with Suzie, I'll finish with her too. Her phased return to work continues and she's getting the old fire back -- which is a good sign. She'll be doing 4 day weeks for this and the 2 following weeks and then hopefully, all being well, back to full time. Fingers crossed (as they say).
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