Things are looking up, Sam's demonic mood seems to have lifted and once again we have back, lovely, smiley Sam (who is also a bit more helpful). The teenage hormones are starting to kick in though and spots are starting to appear, not many, just one in his nostril and one on his nose!
Today it's raining but we have had a really nice day. We drove down to Coffs Harbour to all go swimming but when we got there the waves were really good and so Will decided to have a surf. He dropped me and Sam at the pool and we had a great time swimming. Sam was teaching me to front crawl and it all went well except I can't swim in a straight line, I can't keep my right hand flat and when I try to breath I look like a fish gasping for air - I think we can safely say that I didn't glide through the water. Anyway it kept Sam entertained because he was laughing his head off at me (which was brilliant because it echoed all around the pool and I'm sure everyone else was smirking). After the swim we went for a cake and drink in the local cafe and did the cross word in a magazine whilst we waited for Will to arrive.
The fence is now pretty much finished, we just need to fit locks to the gates and so that's a relief. The fence actually looks fab - Will is very very good at making fences! The other news is that I have started writing again (just to shut my parents up) and actually it's quite enjoyable. So i'm aiming for 1,500 words a day, this is not too difficult as long as Sam is not wittering in my ear.
I'm really looking forward to going to Perth and then Indo, it doesn't seem too far away now. We watched Top Gear, Bolivia special last night and it was brilliant. It was good to see them driving over the Andes and dealing with the altitude, driving on the long dangerous windy roads and through the Atacama and to be able to identify with it all. It was especially good for Sam. So onwards and onwards... I leave you with a picture of the jolly fishermen on a much brighter, sunnier day.
Hi everyone
ReplyDeleteI did another lovely blog the other day and it didn't send - again so This my first test
I can only think I had written too much!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see the picture of you fishing Sam you both look so healthy.
Glad to hear you are writing Ruth- is it set in the countries you have visited and called three peeps and a camper van by any chance?
We have put skype on loads but not the right times, obviously, is our evening/night the right time. Let me know when.
writing a bit and sending - get the picture.
ReplyDeleteVery glad to read you are all keeping well and enjoying life in the house - strange that you fine yourself slipping into old habits when a tv is on scene, they have a lot to answer for.
We are all well too and working hard. very busy here it is non-stop, keeping us v. tired and looking wrecked.
Time is now on wheels and we are looking forward hugely to August. You will be surprised how the children have grown Sam, just as you have. I am sure you friends will be waiting to see you again if only to be envious of your time away so make sure you don't miss a thing.
Love you always xxx take care of each other hope to speak soon. Easter soon
PS Glad you're back on track Sam - shame about the spots !!! love you- loads xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, because the clocks have changed at your end and ours, your mornings are the best for us. When it's 6pm here it's 9am there. So let us know what's best for you. I'm not sure what time you start work but if you can put skype on before hand then we can make sure ours is on. EG, if 7am is best for you that's 4pm here so we could talk before you start work...you get the idea, let me know what day/time is best...or just send me a text and we'll turn skype on. xxx
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