Spamalot

Due to an unprecedented 2 comments - 2!! from unknown, undesirable sources - damn you spam - damn you to hell - I've added word verification. I know it's a pain in the arse, but think of it as one woman's fight against the Dark Arts of Advertising. Not just advertising - but LAZY advertising. Seriously spammers, no-one wants your spicy ham combo. NO-ONE! You are lower on the chain than the unfortunate progeny of a used car salesmen and a telesales subregional manager's assistant.

Love!

Easter's Over, but the Craics keep on Coming (get it?!)

Hey everyone, just had another irate message from second sister telling me to get off my bum and do some blogging.

I really do intend to get to it soon. We have our broadband coming on next Monday, so until then it's just going to have to be the odd sneaky message sent from work. I say work, but I use the term loosely, as today has been pretty much all about farting around on FB and chatting to co-workers - who all range between mildly hilarious and ripsnortingly Craictastic.

So have an eggsellent (oh god, will the hilarity ever end?!) short week, and I'll be back with pics and updates soon.

Happy Birfday to the Stufart and the H:Bomb!

Love Mezzle

We'll start with the good news...

Well, we've moved, we've unpacked, I've relegated Stu's infinite supply of tourist knick knacks to a drawer because I can't stand the sight of them, we've battled over wardrobe space (only to discover we have ample, and that bloodshed was unnecessary), and we've taken a walk around the new neighbourhood to find some cosy pubs and restaurants we'll be trying just as soon as we have the cash!

We've also had a few minor setbacks - in the case of the fridge (warmer that the flat), and the shower (colder than a witch's proverbial) - but they are hopefully going to be set right very soon. Stu's away for the weekend doing outrageously stupid army manouevers, which leaves the house free for me to have the ladies round for a spot of wine and cucumber sandwiches (most likely sans sandwiches).

Speaking of Stu, he was offered another job a few days ago, so the pressure's off. It's not exactly the kind of role he wants, and the hours are not great, nor is the pay. BUT being able to pay rent is a definite plus, and he can accept now without having to start work until the end of the month, so if he finds something better in the mean time... It's a trainee agronomist role (don't ask me what that means, something to do with crops, cycles and (eep) pesticides). Yep, that's Stu, saving the corn, killing the planet. We're so proud. So not ideal really, but what can you do - desperate times and all that junk.

Just thought I'd keep you up to speed. Photis will come through soon of new place, but may not be til next week as we don't have internet at home right now.

Love youse!

Dinner at Ewen and Clare's

Dammit! I've done them backwards again, this is the next day, down the pub and feeling rough.

Clare hard at work preparing deliciousness.

Our bartender extra-ordinaire.

Prawns, yumoo!

What concoction shall be our undoing?

Mr Socks was spooked by the newcomers.

Serious grown up stuff on Saturday night, with a couply dinner party. Honestly, I never thought I'd to see the day. Was really quite a larf, due in no small part to numerous, incredibly strong cocktails. Quite ill today, but totally worth it for the merriment that ensued. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I played wi (spelling?) baseball.

Only a few photos, as then battery died.

Love to all, hope you all had a lovely weekend too. Moving into the new flat next weekend, so will send pics through of the new place as soon as it's presentable (read: decorated with carefull place teapots and wall hangings. Might be a while, now that I think about it.)

Cloudy Times

Hey ho, well I have met my karmic come-upance this week. After ranting on about all the exciting things happening, Stu and I have been sent careening back towards earth today. He had a meeting with his CEO today and was told that, unfortunately due to 'restructuring within the company', he's being given his months notice. Back to (almost) square one it is then.

Sorry for blatantly short, mournful post, but I only just got the news and am feeling a little deflated.

Hope everyone's doing well out there in blogland. We'll be fine, but October plans have to be put on hold indefinitely.

Love.

Update

Ok, so I've started a new job, made many travel plans, and also found a new flat - moving in 2 weeks. So there've been a few developments in the last few weeks.

I'll have to keep this brief, because one of the joys of said new job is that I'm at the front desk in full view of the passing masses, as well as other staff (some of whom are great, others of whom I am slightly wary). New job is ok - a little on the conservative side in terms of things like dress code, etc - but I can (unlike my former hippy-coutured self) live with that. I do resent having to go out and spend some hard-won cash on new work clothes though - how boring is that?!

New flat, I'm very excited about this, unfortunately although it meets most of my requirements, I believe Stu's still a bit huffy about the fact that once again, we are bathless. We are also parking spot-less. So that's 2 down for him. Still - it has a massive second bedroom (hellloooo guests!), gas hob, NO electric crap shower - ie water pressure is back for good, loads of storage space for all our crap (though I have insisted on yet another cull before we move). It's also by the waters of Leith, just a short bus ride from that rather exciting part of town that veers dramatically between fine dining (ie Michelin star 'Kitchen'), cute bars and cafes, and transient crack whores. Bliss.

Travel plans - well firstly, Stu and I are planning a long weekend in the Lake District to herald our birthdays - they fall just a week or so apart, so we thought we'd cajole a few friends to come with us. We've rented a cottage - it has THE most hilarious you tube advert you've ever seen - lots of odd camera angles, unintentional blackouts and a handheld so wobbly, the makers of the Blair Witch Project would be furiously searching out an appropriate copywrite law to invoke. Still, it looks uber cute, and we're excited:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_I1jLFF-JE

Secondly, I'm off to A-dam at the end of April to catch up with the ladies - ie Buff Buff and H:Bomb (and maybe even the elusive Dave - who although by no means a lady, will become one of the honorary bitches for the weekend). So excited - and though tis for one night and one night only - I plan to make the absolute most of it! Any suggestions are welcome, because I do believe that the last time I was there (1999!), I sampled nought but beer, chips and other unsavoury items... All this made it rather difficult to remember much else ...

Thirdly - Stu and I are going to spend a week or so in Spain in June - guaranteed warmth and sunshine here I come!! We'll stay with Stu's parents in their home-away-from-home. Presumably there'll be more ex-pats than you can shake a stick at - but we'll have access to a car and can drive off in search of something a little more authentic - I envision private beaches, sangria and sun! Ok, so maybe authentic's not what I'm going for here - but don't hold it against me - I'm severely Vitamin D deficient right now.

Not our travel plans per se, but uber dooper excited about Beccy's impending move to this hemisphere in August. Yay Beccy well done you! Estonia - randomly brilliant.

October feels like a great time of year to take some time off and come back to Australia for a holiday - I can't quite believe I've been here for almost a year now! My my, how time flies.

Can't wait to see some of you then, and some of you maybe even before!

Love to all.

Dinner at Old Penang

Friday night out to dinner with my favourite Eburgerians ladies (Milly and Tamara) at my new favourite restaurant (hooray for decent Malaysian/Thai food)! Milly was a tad poorly, because she'd just had her swine flu innoculation. One minute she was peppy, the next she was asleep at the table. Poor love, I know just how she feels!

Neighbours!

Mike, Tamara and Milly - roomies.

So adorable.

Getting cranky.