Merry Christmas!!
I'm saying it now because I have the feeling that I won't get anywhere near the computer during the next three weeks. On Thursday evening we went to the airport to organise a wheel-chair for Christian though we didn't really need to, our airport is so small. I was supervising exams yesterday all day. It was better because we I had a nice roomy classroom. I don't like ampitheaters because you can't get close to the people in the middle of the row. I've got a touch of sciatica (?) at the moment, must keep moving around. Hope every one has a lovely time a Christmas and that all family reunions go well.
Saturday, December 20, 2003
Thursday, December 18, 2003
My mother-in-law telephoned
yesterday evening to let us know that everything had gone well. Christian was home and walking around! I spoke to him and he sounded fine. He had key-hole surgery so there are no stitches or anything. He wasn't in any pain yesterday evening but I expect today he'll start to feel it. They didn't find anything wrong with his knee but the main thing is that he can now move his leg normally.
Today I shall be trying to organize the house and everything for their arrival on Sunday evening!!!!!!
yesterday evening to let us know that everything had gone well. Christian was home and walking around! I spoke to him and he sounded fine. He had key-hole surgery so there are no stitches or anything. He wasn't in any pain yesterday evening but I expect today he'll start to feel it. They didn't find anything wrong with his knee but the main thing is that he can now move his leg normally.
Today I shall be trying to organize the house and everything for their arrival on Sunday evening!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
Exams
Yesterday I was supervising a business law exam. One of the questions was really interesting. They were given a set of work rules from 1830. It was interesting reading: Things like providing their own quills, answering the call of nature at the fence at the bottom of the garden, Eating lunch between eleven thirty and midday but continuing to work at the same time, there were also rules about dress, conduct and prayers, They worked from seven till seven six days a week! The question was which laws have changed conditions since then, when they were applied etc. etc. They spent a long time on that one.
Yesterday I was supervising a business law exam. One of the questions was really interesting. They were given a set of work rules from 1830. It was interesting reading: Things like providing their own quills, answering the call of nature at the fence at the bottom of the garden, Eating lunch between eleven thirty and midday but continuing to work at the same time, there were also rules about dress, conduct and prayers, They worked from seven till seven six days a week! The question was which laws have changed conditions since then, when they were applied etc. etc. They spent a long time on that one.
Today's the Day
Christian is due for his operation at one o'clock this afternoon UK time. I always thought that the NHS was a bit behind. Or does this mean it is something very serious? They can't say what is wrong without taking a look inside his knee. The next question is, will he and his Grandma be able to fly over on Sunday as planned? We'll just have to wait and see now.
Christian is due for his operation at one o'clock this afternoon UK time. I always thought that the NHS was a bit behind. Or does this mean it is something very serious? They can't say what is wrong without taking a look inside his knee. The next question is, will he and his Grandma be able to fly over on Sunday as planned? We'll just have to wait and see now.
Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Exam time
Yesterday afternoon I was out supervising exams again. I'm beginning to get to know a few other supervisors now, though we usually work on our own. Nothing to report. You can always tell when a class is new, they turn up later and never seem to have read the rule book. This afternoon I've got just one exam of an hour and a half, then on to City Center for a two hour lesson.
The News
I expect it was the same where you live. Reels of old film showing Saddam doing this and that. We were even treated to a little guide of his hat collection. AND the television schedule was all changed!!
Yesterday afternoon I was out supervising exams again. I'm beginning to get to know a few other supervisors now, though we usually work on our own. Nothing to report. You can always tell when a class is new, they turn up later and never seem to have read the rule book. This afternoon I've got just one exam of an hour and a half, then on to City Center for a two hour lesson.
The News
I expect it was the same where you live. Reels of old film showing Saddam doing this and that. We were even treated to a little guide of his hat collection. AND the television schedule was all changed!!
Christian phoned
When I wasn't there. He's got to go back today to see when his operation is due. Rob didn't ask him WHAT is wrong with his knee. Something has slipped out of place. If it was Olivier's knee I could understand, he's very sporty. Christian doesn't do much physically, especially as he was ill last year. My Mum had the same problem with my sisters, the one who drove fast cars was badly injured when she fell off a horse and the really horsey one was badly injured in a car crash. (They are both fine now, it all goes back over 25 years.)
When I wasn't there. He's got to go back today to see when his operation is due. Rob didn't ask him WHAT is wrong with his knee. Something has slipped out of place. If it was Olivier's knee I could understand, he's very sporty. Christian doesn't do much physically, especially as he was ill last year. My Mum had the same problem with my sisters, the one who drove fast cars was badly injured when she fell off a horse and the really horsey one was badly injured in a car crash. (They are both fine now, it all goes back over 25 years.)
I'm still here
Rob's decided to take the computer back in the new year. He's done an adjustment so that when it goes off a page comes up to tell us the problem. Something to do with Symevent
with address numbers. I suppose it will mean something to someone. Oh yes, thanks for your offer of help Patch!
Aha, the spell checker knows the work Symevent........
Rob's decided to take the computer back in the new year. He's done an adjustment so that when it goes off a page comes up to tell us the problem. Something to do with Symevent
with address numbers. I suppose it will mean something to someone. Oh yes, thanks for your offer of help Patch!
Aha, the spell checker knows the work Symevent........
Monday, December 15, 2003
Problems, problems
As the computer insists on turning itself off several times a day, Rob is popping it round to the dealers again. So I might not be around for a few days.
Christian telephoned yesterday. For the second time in a few months, he's had to go to hospital because one of his knees has given way. It's not broken but he can't walk. He's got an appointment today and might have to have an operation. This means he might not be able to come home for Christmas. Fingers crossed for us!! That reminds me, I must e-mail him to ask him not to e-mail us with the results.
As the computer insists on turning itself off several times a day, Rob is popping it round to the dealers again. So I might not be around for a few days.
Christian telephoned yesterday. For the second time in a few months, he's had to go to hospital because one of his knees has given way. It's not broken but he can't walk. He's got an appointment today and might have to have an operation. This means he might not be able to come home for Christmas. Fingers crossed for us!! That reminds me, I must e-mail him to ask him not to e-mail us with the results.
Saturday, December 13, 2003
It's arrived!!
Dom's passport arrived yesterday, we're off to collect it this morning. They told us two to three weeks when we filled in the forms. We're glad we took the gamble, she needs to produce her passport for visa purposes on the 18th at the latest.
Dom was worried that she might not be considered motivated enough to go to Russia. Her last two test marks were 18 and 20 out of 20. Don't think anyone can say she doesn't work hard enough. Well done Dom!
Any day now we should be receiving their reports for the first term. I know that they both have good marks, the only problem is that we are a very talkative family. Well, we shall see.....
Dom's passport arrived yesterday, we're off to collect it this morning. They told us two to three weeks when we filled in the forms. We're glad we took the gamble, she needs to produce her passport for visa purposes on the 18th at the latest.
Dom was worried that she might not be considered motivated enough to go to Russia. Her last two test marks were 18 and 20 out of 20. Don't think anyone can say she doesn't work hard enough. Well done Dom!
Any day now we should be receiving their reports for the first term. I know that they both have good marks, the only problem is that we are a very talkative family. Well, we shall see.....
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