And we are back on-line. Or so we hope.<\/p>\n
The movers were my idea and it was a good one. Two guys and friends willing to help out meant all our stuff got to the new house very quickly. Best money spent! Now we just have to do the whole meal and beer thing to pay back the friends!<\/p>\n
New house is great, though still has loads of boxes stacked about. But much nicer area, nicer condition, and just generally nicer.<\/p>\n
New job is very good. I’ll be busy but it’s interesting work and varied which always helps. Still just getting settled and finding out what is going on.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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