Monday, March 08, 2010

Recent news from Bob.


Well - what has been happening in my life recently :-
1) Redundancy programme inaugurated at work - and I tried to become elected as an employee representative but beaten by other volunteers in larger groups. Programme is quite quick and if on the at risk list then out on 9th April! - obviously a worry.
2) Paragliding - well I went to the hill near Dollar a couple of weeks ago - in light conditions and had about a minute long flight - just enough time to wave at some walkers really before landing but still a lovely day. Then yesterday - on an even lighter day I went to the back of Sheriffmuir with Ping and had a few fun runs down the hill with wing - perhaps getting 3m above the ground!. My flying is now like getting back to absolute beginner - but it is helping my confidence.
3) House - last weekend Dad and I went down and cracked on - with me working dad to exhaustion - although he will deny it!. Tidied house, moved stuff into kitchen, ordered carpets and vinyl for all rooms. Shredded the wardrobe after a bit of mishap when dismantling it - as one edge fell against the wall - with dads help - and his rip saw.Bedroom looks significatly bigger without it now. I should have done this ages ago. Kitchen doors on etc. Jim visited one evening so we all went to the Witherspoons in Hinckley good. Ended up staying an extra day - ie returning on the Tuesday rather than the Monday as originally planned. Pleased with how the house looks and optimistic that it might sell quite quickly hopefully when I do get it on the market.
4) Actuarial study - Ping studying mega hard and diligently for her ST2 and CA1.
5) Money being spent like water!