For the 2 of you that still read this, I thought I might report on what a great couple weeks it has been with Chris and Dave and Ron around. The first time I heard Dave speak, I just sat there and cried – even though I had heard the talk several times before. It was amazing to hear someone speak about the things I care about again. I really respect these guys. They are….wise, sooo intelligent…..they have important things to say. It’s been a privilege to share their company.
There’s not a whole of interesting news from here anymore. The job continues, everything is becoming more familiar, we’re beginning to get visitors from home….honestly, I’m finding that this blog was great for the big news of arriving and settling here, but now email seems to suffice. Blogs aren’t meant for the really personal stuff, so I’m not sure how much I’ll bother updating anymore unless something big and exciting happens. We don’t have a phone at home yet and I’m not sure that we will end up getting one. We both have mobile phones that don’t have many minutes but it might be worth it to call and see if we’re able to get to a payphone or work phone or something to call back. My number: 02 0430 313 271. Prestons: 02 0430 313 270. Otherwise, please email to keep in touch. Always homesick and….everything.
My email: angiejeane@gmail.com
Preston’s: prestonabbott@hotmail.com
Amy Truscott Said:
on June 22, 2007 at 6:31 am
just to let you know i still read this!
miss you guys… would LOVE to come down there again sometime soon… i’m so glad you got to enjoy your time with Dave, Chris and then Lauren. I LOVED having her here.
Love Aims
Jim & Sue Said:
on July 2, 2007 at 6:46 pm
Hi you two! Talk about internet challenged…for the longest time (since November) we couldn’t get your blog to load without blowing out our display and it took us awhile to actually get things fixed. But now we’re able to read all about your many adventures.
Well…it sounds like you’re being loved and taken good care of and are touching many lives and vice versa – you’re both exceptional ambassadors for the rest of us! Except for the enormous spiders and all the other venomous beasts Australia visits on its residents and visitors, it sounds like a welcoming place! (Saw this nature show about advances in venom research and if I recall, about 90% of current research being done is on critters found in Australia waters and woodpiles!) So, be careful out there!
What a wonderful opportunity for you both – Ayla studied in Spain for a year and she was forever changed by the immersion into the culture. She definitely has the wanderlust – she and her friend had talked about visiting Australia when her girlfriend returned from a military stint in Iraq, but plans have changed. Her friend is redeployed to South Korea and Australia will have to wait. Life is getting in the way at present and I’m not sure when Ayla will be able to take wing again.
Life in OR is grand – Jim’s garden is a little Eden and we find it difficult to muster enthusiasm for leaving for even the basic necessities like groceries. The birds ate all but two of his cherries and the veggies aren’t quite ready so we do have to leave once in awhile for sustenance.
We’re headed out to O’Dell Lake for a long 4th of July weekend of card and scrabble playing, boating and fishing with Portland buddies. Can’t wait to enjoy the mountains and smells of the forest.
I keep reminding Jim to check your blog and comment, but like Preston, he may be an infrequent commenter! Maybe if I tell him I finally managed a post, he’ll send a word or two! In the meantime, all of our best thoughts are with you both – what a fabulous experience you are having. Can’t wait to see Preston’s musings .
Take care – here’s wishing you lots and lots of company and many, many, many moments to cherish.