Travelling Whanau in 2005; Gerald to hospital, Eugene to Griffins

From: Moonflower231  (Original Message)

Sent: 29/05/2005 6:45 p.m.

Howdee Folks,   Well it certainly has been a while since I've contirbuted anything to the website, and when I did I found I had to "resign" - get a new email address 'n' all 'cause they wouldn't let me use my usual one. I did start signing up for a new email address a few times, but something or someone seemed to get in the way.  However the trials & tribulations one has to endure is simply not cricket, my dear ole things...............W H A T!!!!!! I can hear you all saying.  It was the first things that came to mind! Even though I haven't contirbuted anything for a while, I have kept up with all the comings and goings within the whanau.  Sherrie's great trip, which made for excellent reading, Trish's exploits and photos, all the other comings & goings - and read with sadness about Ronnie, and, happiness with the birth of Mari & Jack's great grandchild. "The Circle Of Life".   Just to update you all on our own little bitsnbobs.  Gerald has been in the wars again, and last month ended up back in hospital where he had to have an operation on one of his carotid arteries.  They are the main ones in you neck.  The first  time he was in hospital,(with his heart operation) it was around the time of Eugene's birthday, this time around it was on his birthday.  Makes it easy to remember I suppose.  Maybe he and Jack could get together and compare scars!!!!  This time around though it certainly has knocked him for a six (another cricket term....is this going to be a recurring theme thruout this little missive?).  We have been through some hard times just lately, but there is light at the end of the tunnel, I can see it really clearly.   Eugene, is till working at Griffins (for now), but will soon be leaving to go back to University to finish his degree.......about time.  However, his time in the work force has taught him some valuable lessons, and it has made him more determined to succeed.  He has a few very close friends with whom he has set goals.  Weekly, monthly, yearly - and future plans.  He has told me his hopes and dreams, to which I replied.  "Where does a girlfirend fit into all of this? As that is one thing that could put all those carefully made plans to one side."  (Typical Mum I suppose)  His reply, "Oh, sometime within the next five years or so!"  Hhhmmmmmmm!   Terri, is a worry at the moment.  After signing up for University at the beginning of the year, it all fell to pieces when she found it just wasn't for her............well not yet anyway.  Hasn't decided what she wants to do yet, and is quite happy just to stay at home.............and be my slave?????  I can get up in the afternoon,  (I work night shift, four nights on and four nights off 6pm-6am) and all my housework is done.  LOVELY - I gotta live in maid.  I love it BUT it doesn't help her.  I've threatened her with - "If you don't do something soon, I'm gonna pack you up and send you away somewhere!"   Any one want a live in maid going cheap!   Me, I'm just plodding along trying to keep one and all happy.  I have been in touch with Kellie - who is really taken on a HUGE job, updating the entire Adlam whakapapa.  My compliments to you - and you go girl!  Does this have any effect on what you were/are doing Margret?  I've been in touch with most of our whanau, and have managed to update our whakapapa - just got a few ,more little details to finalise.   Well that's my innings for now, will be in touch a little more often methinks! Lotsalove to one and all Rona