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annodomini Wed 06-Mar-13 21:10:59

I was looking for a forum on which to put only good news as I have had a nice bit of news today myself. However, I couldn't find one so here it is. No grousing, no disasters, just good news. Oh yes - my good news concerns my DiL who has today been interviewed for and been successful in getting a new job as assistant head teacher of a highly successful comprehensive school. She deserves it - she has a brilliant track record in her present school both as a subject teacher and as a manager. When I spoke to her, she was deservedly enjoying wine.

soop Sun 10-Mar-13 12:56:06

Thanks Movedalot I told my son and his wife just that earlier today.

Movedalot Sun 10-Mar-13 12:52:25

You should be proud soop someone did a good job of bringing him up!

soop Sun 10-Mar-13 12:35:20

smile smile smile

Galen Sun 10-Mar-13 12:31:02

grin he'll go far, mark my words!

soop Sun 10-Mar-13 12:20:20

Very proud blush bookdreamer

bookdreamer Sun 10-Mar-13 12:09:28

soop. How wonderful is that. I'm so impressed!

soop Sun 10-Mar-13 12:05:07

Ana I'm dead chuffed! grin

Ana Sun 10-Mar-13 12:00:38

Now that's using initiative, soop! Well done to him smile

soop Sun 10-Mar-13 11:58:26

Lovely news, dear Baubles smile

Twenty two year old grandson, studying at London uni', was lucky enough to win a holiday for two in Barbados. He's taking his best pal and they aim to also "take in" New York...as you do! Realises he needs to earn extra dosh so he applied for a job as barman/waiter in a new trendy tapas bar. The interviews were to be spread over two days as there were many applicants. When he turned up for his interview, the manager was rushed off his feet and suggested that Will should hang around until the rush was over. Grandson took off his jacket and got down to washing the glasses and tidying the tables. Guess what...he was offered the job on the spot! grin

baubles Sun 10-Mar-13 09:58:53

Thank you all so much for your good wishes, they are appreciated sunshine

Movedalot Sun 10-Mar-13 09:16:19

baubles that must have been such a worry, so glad it is resolved.

whenim64 Sun 10-Mar-13 08:59:59

Greatnan what a great name - Aniseed Valley. It sounds like something out of Willy Wonka! grin Keep your news coming - I am learning more about the world, as I Google these places when you mention them. Have a lovely day with your family smile

Ella46 Sun 10-Mar-13 08:53:06

Greatnan there's nothing to beat a happy family all together flowers

Greatnan Sat 09-Mar-13 23:21:33

Best wishes to all of you, baubles.

I have just got back from a three hour walk up a river valley (Aniseed Valley) with my daughter and her husband, in warm sunshine, with great views. Last night we had a bbq and her daughter and her fiance came over. I bought them the gas bbq as a thank you for having me to stay for six weeks and making so much effort to take me to interesting places. I am having such a lovely time with my family - I know I will be doing the right thing in emigrating.

nanaej Sat 09-Mar-13 19:12:39

Reflux is horrid for babies, glad it is sorted.smile

I had a lovely time today with 3 former colleagues who came for lunch. It was good to catch up. One had got married at Christmas and brought her wedding photos, another told me to 'hold the date' as she is getting married next Christmas. The 3rd friend had some lovely stories to tell about her year old baby boy. really good to hear the school was going from strength to strength in the hands of these lovely young women but have to say am glad it is not my responsibility any more!

Orca Sat 09-Mar-13 19:09:24

sunshine

harrigran Sat 09-Mar-13 19:05:25

Great news baubles so pleased smile

Galen Sat 09-Mar-13 18:49:56

smile

HildaW Sat 09-Mar-13 18:44:51

Best news of all Baubles!

Butty Sat 09-Mar-13 18:31:14

baubles That is lovely to hear. sunshine

Ella46 Sat 09-Mar-13 17:46:44

That's good to hear Baubles sunshine
Poor little thing, that must have been very unpleasant for her.

baubles Sat 09-Mar-13 17:39:20

My good news is that my little granddaughter, who is now seven months old, is thriving. She was a poorly wee thing for months, suffering badly from acid reflux which caused her to be constantly sick and in pain. The medication she was eventually given has done the trick, she's a different child now, happy, healthy, and positively glowing smile

LullyDully Sat 09-Mar-13 17:28:11

Went out for lovely pre birthday/ pre mothers day meal with DGS, DGD,DH and DS. Kids behaved and the food was tasty with wine.

As it was a surprise they didn't tell me so I was out in the garden with Gch- we were all planting clematis in what was mud. {don't we love the HELP!!!!!}.All knee deep in mud when DS told me we had to get changed quickly to get to restaurant by 1.00. Ahh bless.

But a great treat and toasted by the children.

Movedalot Sat 09-Mar-13 17:15:10

Made an insurance claim for a lost antique ring and the people dealing with it are really nice and helpful. They have given me some suggestions for antique jewellers who might have something suitable and been very fair about the valuation. Isn't it good to be able to say something nice about an insurance claim? smile

soop Sat 09-Mar-13 16:50:09

It's called attention Ana