Tell Me I'm a Bad Man, Kick me Like a Stray..
Monday came and went way too quickly this week. We drove to Romford and were there by lunch time. The kids were pleased to see us. Robert could have been a poster child for the symptoms of ADHD, but it was good to see them anyway. We played a few games with them, had some lunch and went shopping. Going into town was an odd experience, things have changed so much there yet it all seems vaguely familiar still- like looking at the world through the wrong end of a telescope.
Met up with Norb and Pedro, so good to see them, Norb just seems to grow and grow these days. Every time we see him he looks a couple of inches taller, so we can't do any more short jokes!? Mike appears to be enjoying the challenges of teaching, I'm really pleased for him; and of course slightly jealous that he gets all those school holidays still. :)
Got into London eventually, had to queue around the corner and building at the Brixton Academy but the rain held off mostly. The Sounds were supporting, but to be honest I didn't think much of them, there were no apparent technical hitches but the music was just average. Maybe the studio stuff sounds better. I'm gonna look them up and try it, no point making an uninformed decision.
Panic! were, as expected, fantastic. No one seemed to miss a beat, the singing was in tune (although he avoided some of the longer/higher notes, can't expect miracles though). The set was amazing, I loved Mouline Rougue anyway but the windmill and the moon looked great. The dancers were quite cool although we were so tightly packed in the pit that I couldn't really see everything.
The trip back took a while, trying to find everyone when we got back outside was a mission. Went McD's at Liverpool Street as everyone was hungry. Just to make a change I decided it was the perfect time to feel sick so me and Tom left them in McD's and caught the first train. We were back at his parents about an hour before the others got back.
Anyway, Robert and Lauren were outside our room early in the morning giggling inanely and whispering louder than I talk. Lauren asked Robert to check if we were asleep, I shut my eyes instinctively expecting him to walk in. Instead he put his head to the floor to check under the door (as per Laurens instructions). When she asked what he could see he replied, "carpet". I suppose that was all he could see but it shows the different perspective you have as a child. If you had asked the same question to me I would have said I couldn't see anything but children say exactly what they see and think and feel. Oh to be so open and free!
Loss adjuster has agreed to replace the top and bottom cupboards as well as their doors now. He also agreed to replace the oven and fridge so we are finally getting there.
Tony in Norwich asked Tom if he wanted to go work for him as his assistant manager. We should know for sure on Monday that it will all go ahead but it looks pretty promising. It will be a good challange for him and might motivate him to follow some form of career. The only down side is that he will have to travel for an hour each way and wont be home for lunch breaks anymore so we will see less of eachother. I'm sure that is a down side but now I've written it I keep thinking maybe not! haha.
Being the domestic goddess I am, I shall now go and bake some cookies and brownies. I can't eat them if I want to feel human but I love the smell. See you soon.
Met up with Norb and Pedro, so good to see them, Norb just seems to grow and grow these days. Every time we see him he looks a couple of inches taller, so we can't do any more short jokes!? Mike appears to be enjoying the challenges of teaching, I'm really pleased for him; and of course slightly jealous that he gets all those school holidays still. :)
Got into London eventually, had to queue around the corner and building at the Brixton Academy but the rain held off mostly. The Sounds were supporting, but to be honest I didn't think much of them, there were no apparent technical hitches but the music was just average. Maybe the studio stuff sounds better. I'm gonna look them up and try it, no point making an uninformed decision.
Panic! were, as expected, fantastic. No one seemed to miss a beat, the singing was in tune (although he avoided some of the longer/higher notes, can't expect miracles though). The set was amazing, I loved Mouline Rougue anyway but the windmill and the moon looked great. The dancers were quite cool although we were so tightly packed in the pit that I couldn't really see everything.
The trip back took a while, trying to find everyone when we got back outside was a mission. Went McD's at Liverpool Street as everyone was hungry. Just to make a change I decided it was the perfect time to feel sick so me and Tom left them in McD's and caught the first train. We were back at his parents about an hour before the others got back.
Anyway, Robert and Lauren were outside our room early in the morning giggling inanely and whispering louder than I talk. Lauren asked Robert to check if we were asleep, I shut my eyes instinctively expecting him to walk in. Instead he put his head to the floor to check under the door (as per Laurens instructions). When she asked what he could see he replied, "carpet". I suppose that was all he could see but it shows the different perspective you have as a child. If you had asked the same question to me I would have said I couldn't see anything but children say exactly what they see and think and feel. Oh to be so open and free!
Loss adjuster has agreed to replace the top and bottom cupboards as well as their doors now. He also agreed to replace the oven and fridge so we are finally getting there.
Tony in Norwich asked Tom if he wanted to go work for him as his assistant manager. We should know for sure on Monday that it will all go ahead but it looks pretty promising. It will be a good challange for him and might motivate him to follow some form of career. The only down side is that he will have to travel for an hour each way and wont be home for lunch breaks anymore so we will see less of eachother. I'm sure that is a down side but now I've written it I keep thinking maybe not! haha.
Being the domestic goddess I am, I shall now go and bake some cookies and brownies. I can't eat them if I want to feel human but I love the smell. See you soon.
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