I've been very slack over the past fortnight. We're back in Tassie but are not yet settled back into routine. The serious news is that Jamie is still in the Philippines, in hospital. He didn't make It to the flight home but instead ended up in Intensive Care.
He had not been well for most of his visit and had already missed a flight home on February 22nd. We hoped he would, at least, get on a plane so we could deal with his issues here. We don't know when he'll get here but we know he's getting the best of care where he is. Luckily, we have very good Filipino friends who are looking after his welfare and his fiancée, Nera, is a tower of strength.
Marilyn and I have been trying to concentrate on finding a place to live. We've seen a few places in Launceston and will see another this afternoon. There are also some in Deloraine to be viewed on Tuesday. We're appalled at what some landlords will put on the market. One 4-bedroom place was really grubby and we wouldn't be game to cook on the filthy stove. Yet it was priced at the high end. On the other hand, for $15 per week more, we could have a mansion on Nob Hill where the original settlers built their big houses. The only problem is that there will be lots of applications.
When we were there, a couple arrived with their two kids and proceeded to organise a game of Hide and Seek. Mum was trying to push the kids into the linen cupboard while Dad counted to 20. I think their chances of getting the place are Nil. It's a great house and I hope it comes our way.
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