Yeo's Abode??

I shouldn't even be talking about this but you do deserve an update...
One of the two houses we saw on the weekend was nice but we didn't like the neighborhood at all so that's that. The other house is a different story... I loved it! Greg wasn't so sure but went back on Sunday and had another look and now he loves it too! So much so that we're going to put an offer on it... Promise I'll keep you posted. And I'll send details of how you can view it after we've made the offer.

Hopes up?

There are two houses we'll look at this weekend and,dare I say it, I'm hopeful!! As before, if I think we have a fighting chance for either one of them, I'll send a link so you can check it/them out.

Losing It

By the way, my computer is still not functioning. Unless it's some strange coincidence, I'm hoping you all have one that functions properly. I make quite the effort most days to get somewhere and use a computer in order to keep in touch with you all. Have given my phone number more than once. Provided helpful hints on the wonders of skype. There are half a million ways to figure out what time it is here; don't tell me you never know. Figure out a way to remember. I've done it so anyone can. I feel so completely ridiculous typing this but it's been building up inside me and I have to let it out. I am very very lonely and homesick still. I know some of you have an awful lot going on and, if I still lived nearby, I know I'd be doing all I can to help out. Please, don't shut me off because I'm far away. My heart is still right beside you, know that. I don't know what else to say. It's bad enough you've made me beg.

Well, Now I've Done It

I blew up the computer. Blew. It. Up.

Used the converter but that wasn't enough evidently because it sure enough blew up. Smoke. That awful smell. A loud shout from me which might have prevented the heart attack I almost had. What an awful shame.

So. If you're waiting for me to call you via Skype, you should not wait any longer because I don't know how long it's going to be before we sort something out. I think I've said it before but will say it again just in case... you can put money on your Skype account and call my home phone for something like .12 cents a minute! If you need the home phone number again, send me a message and I'll get it to you.

A (Rented) Place to Call Our Own

Well, we've rented a house. It's tiny and nothing to look at but we couldn't care less! It's ours and because of that we love it. And it's even closer to Lloyd's school than we were before! He thinks he's already nearly ready to go off by himself (I don't believe him!).

Moving in came with dramas -- of course! When Greg went to get our furniture he was met with quite a surprise. Lots of water on the floor and mold and fuzz growing on everything! Awful.

Thankfully, our books are in plastic bins so they're okay. Most of the furniture is going to be okay, I think. My grandfather's bureau drawers still won't open but I'm hopeful. The couches are drying out thanks to a dehumidifier and heater running nonstop. We got everything out of there so are living quite cramped but it's okay; it's so nice to see our stuff again and to spare it any further damage.

Yesterday evening, I had the nicest surprise I've had in a long time... someone knocked on the door and I opened it to find five friends I've made through Lloyd and school standing there with smiles on their faces!! Lemons off her tree from Kirsty, cashews (which I love) from Miranda, wine from Natalie and Yvette and Alex just so happy to share in the occasion. Fantastic.

Lloyd has a friend coming over after school today and another one tomorrow. He's in heaven seeing his toy box again and is sleeping soundly through the night on his bunk bed. He's set up his stars that glow in the dark and is so at home.

Still on the look-out for a house but the pressure is off and that's a very good thing!