On Monday Heidi and I went off to gym. I could certainly feel the muscles in my arms had been used after my work out.
I went to German lessons on Tuesday as usual without having done my homework. I felt bad but as I mentioned in my last post, I am disappointed in how much theory we are doing on a conversation course!!!
On Wednesday, my dishwasher was repaired. The repairman put in the new panel, so everything is working well again.
Our Cruise tickets arrived today in the post - how exciting.
And it was Claudia's birthday today. I popped around to Bell to drop off her pressie and wish her.
On Thursday I went to gym with Heidi. It rained all day - a real soaking rainfall.
Dave phoned from Australia, so I quickly called him back on Skype. It was great to hear his news. Very proud of him becoming plantation manager. They have also bought a lovely new house in the same area that they are currently staying in.
On Friday I took some of Gerard's birthday cake to Marjory. So we sat and had tea and cake together which she seemed to thoroughly enjoy.
On the Saturday, we did our usualy grocery shopping. We then went off to Jane and Glen, for Samantha's birthday party.
We had coffee and cake and sat around chatting. The kids had a great time outside with Stefan and Lara got to play with Sam's two guinea pigs.
We stayed on for supper which was really tasty. Manu's parents were also there. We had met them previously at Stefan's confirmation. They have invited us to a juke box evening at their house on the first weekend in November.
I hope Jane will be feeling well by then. She has some bacterial infection in her blood which is causing her a lot of pain in her joints and she is battling to walk.
We left their house at 11.15pm.
We stayed at home on Sunday and I painted a wall in Stevie's room. Charlie Kotze had arrived from S.A. and later that evening we went out for dinner at Gasthaus Roth. Had the most divine steaks.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Busy Weeks
The week starting on the 17th was the start of quite a busy time for us.
On that Monday I went to Heidi and we took a drive out to Leusel to find out more about a Creative Studio that I had seen. Well, all that turned out to be was a woman (seamstress) sewing from home. She doesn't even give lessons or anything. Don't know why she calls herself a studio.
We then wanted to take a look at the Antique shop in Leusel, only to find out, that the opening hours are very strange indeed. It is all set in and around a pub and the opening hours are only at night until 1.00am. I was quite disappointed in that.
We then decided to go and take a look at the little gym we had been told about by one of the guys at Bell. It is situated behind the public pool in Alsfeld. It seemed quite nice and they will allow us to use their gym equipment whenever it suits us at a cost of 2.50 Euros a time. So no contracts etc. which really suits both Heidi and I.
That night both Gerard and I went off to Robert's Eltern Abend (Parents evening). It was the first one and we wanted to meet the teacher and see some of the other parents etc. His class teacher led the meeting with his stand in teacher, being there as well. Robert's teacher was dressed in a black suit and white shirt, looking very formal and serious. He was very quick and to the point with everything he had to say.The Stand in teacher was the total opposite. Dressed in red faded jeans with ragged edges and a green t-shirt, (he looked a bit like Spike in the movie Nottinghill) he was so much more relaxed and vocal.He spoke more about the children's behaviour in the classroom and then went onto what he is proposing to cover in his syllabus. He teaches them German and Art.As we left the classroom, Gerard muttered under his breath "a bit like tweedle dee and tweedle dum".
Went to my class on Tuesday. I must be honest in saying that I had hoped this course to be more Conversational and not so theoretical.I did my grammar course 2 years ago and have forgotten so much. That is probably why I am not enjoying it so much. Reminds me how dof I have become.
I visited Marcelle on Wednesday morning. She was waiting for the guys to come and install her new kitchen into her new house. It was the first time that I had seen the new house, so it was all quite exciting. Spent a nice morning there. Steven's eltern abend was on Wednesday night which Gerard attended on his own.
On the Thursday Heidi and I went off to our little gym and Wendula showed us the ropes (literally)!!! She was a sweet girl who battled with her english but she managed to show us what each piece of torture equipment was used for.
I attended Lara's eltern abend on Thursday evening. I passed Clive with some S.A. people in their car on my way there. He had told Gerard that they were coming to watch the rugby at our house that night. He arrived with all the goodies we had asked him to bring for us and then they went out for dinner.
I went to Marjory the next morning only for 1 hour. I took here off to her chiropodist and then went straight home.
It was so nice to have a really nice function to dress up for and I started that a 2.30pm by going of to the hairdresser. I wanted my hair pinned up. Hoo boy - did I start to panic when my hair was set in rollers and I was stuck under a hair drier thing. At the end, it all turned out well and got home in good time to shower and change. We got to the Castle at 5.45pm and the sun was shining brightly.
We all stood outside where we were served champagne and cocktails. It was nice seeing familiar faces from South Africa and being introduced to some people that I have only heard of and never met. We then moved into the courtyard of the castle where every couple's photo was taken. Then we moved into the restaurant and sat at our appointed tables. We sat with Roxy and Ryan, Ricki and Paul and another couple from England. The food was lovely, some of it being buffet and other servings were served to us.
A photo of the happy couple - Gary and Larissa.
After dinner and some speeches, we were asked to proceed downstairs into the "cellar" where a disco was all set up. It was such a lovely setting and great fun was had by everyone. As the night was progressing, all the S.A. people were saying that they would see us the next day. They were all inviting themselves over to watch the rugby.
We managed to finally get away at 4.45am.
Woke up at about 8.30am and made some breakfast. Everyone duly arrived at 2.00pm to watch the S.A./Tonga game. From the 20 odd people that we thought were coming over, only 12 arrived. Most of them feeling very sorry for themselves being majorly hungover. It was great fun watching and having all the S.A. shouting and commenting. We had told the kids not to venture out of the playroom, as we did not want them being "damaged" by bad language.
Gerard started the braai and we all moved outside to eat etc. It was very interesting talking to Bokkie and Anna's niece and nephew who are living here in Gottingen. He seems to be such a clever young guy and jolly good looking too. After his job finishes here, they are moving onto Sweden.
The next day was Gerard's birthday. So we were up early again, to have things sorted out for when people were going to arrive. Heidi's Heinz was actually doing a proper Weber for us with a Beef roast and then chicken. It turned out very well and everyone just loved the great tasting meat.
Gerard was spoilt and seemed to enjoy his day very much.
On that Monday I went to Heidi and we took a drive out to Leusel to find out more about a Creative Studio that I had seen. Well, all that turned out to be was a woman (seamstress) sewing from home. She doesn't even give lessons or anything. Don't know why she calls herself a studio.
We then wanted to take a look at the Antique shop in Leusel, only to find out, that the opening hours are very strange indeed. It is all set in and around a pub and the opening hours are only at night until 1.00am. I was quite disappointed in that.
We then decided to go and take a look at the little gym we had been told about by one of the guys at Bell. It is situated behind the public pool in Alsfeld. It seemed quite nice and they will allow us to use their gym equipment whenever it suits us at a cost of 2.50 Euros a time. So no contracts etc. which really suits both Heidi and I.
That night both Gerard and I went off to Robert's Eltern Abend (Parents evening). It was the first one and we wanted to meet the teacher and see some of the other parents etc. His class teacher led the meeting with his stand in teacher, being there as well. Robert's teacher was dressed in a black suit and white shirt, looking very formal and serious. He was very quick and to the point with everything he had to say.The Stand in teacher was the total opposite. Dressed in red faded jeans with ragged edges and a green t-shirt, (he looked a bit like Spike in the movie Nottinghill) he was so much more relaxed and vocal.He spoke more about the children's behaviour in the classroom and then went onto what he is proposing to cover in his syllabus. He teaches them German and Art.As we left the classroom, Gerard muttered under his breath "a bit like tweedle dee and tweedle dum".
Went to my class on Tuesday. I must be honest in saying that I had hoped this course to be more Conversational and not so theoretical.I did my grammar course 2 years ago and have forgotten so much. That is probably why I am not enjoying it so much. Reminds me how dof I have become.
I visited Marcelle on Wednesday morning. She was waiting for the guys to come and install her new kitchen into her new house. It was the first time that I had seen the new house, so it was all quite exciting. Spent a nice morning there. Steven's eltern abend was on Wednesday night which Gerard attended on his own.
On the Thursday Heidi and I went off to our little gym and Wendula showed us the ropes (literally)!!! She was a sweet girl who battled with her english but she managed to show us what each piece of torture equipment was used for.
I attended Lara's eltern abend on Thursday evening. I passed Clive with some S.A. people in their car on my way there. He had told Gerard that they were coming to watch the rugby at our house that night. He arrived with all the goodies we had asked him to bring for us and then they went out for dinner.
I went to Marjory the next morning only for 1 hour. I took here off to her chiropodist and then went straight home.
It was so nice to have a really nice function to dress up for and I started that a 2.30pm by going of to the hairdresser. I wanted my hair pinned up. Hoo boy - did I start to panic when my hair was set in rollers and I was stuck under a hair drier thing. At the end, it all turned out well and got home in good time to shower and change. We got to the Castle at 5.45pm and the sun was shining brightly.
We all stood outside where we were served champagne and cocktails. It was nice seeing familiar faces from South Africa and being introduced to some people that I have only heard of and never met. We then moved into the courtyard of the castle where every couple's photo was taken. Then we moved into the restaurant and sat at our appointed tables. We sat with Roxy and Ryan, Ricki and Paul and another couple from England. The food was lovely, some of it being buffet and other servings were served to us.
A photo of the happy couple - Gary and Larissa.
After dinner and some speeches, we were asked to proceed downstairs into the "cellar" where a disco was all set up. It was such a lovely setting and great fun was had by everyone. As the night was progressing, all the S.A. people were saying that they would see us the next day. They were all inviting themselves over to watch the rugby.
We managed to finally get away at 4.45am.
Woke up at about 8.30am and made some breakfast. Everyone duly arrived at 2.00pm to watch the S.A./Tonga game. From the 20 odd people that we thought were coming over, only 12 arrived. Most of them feeling very sorry for themselves being majorly hungover. It was great fun watching and having all the S.A. shouting and commenting. We had told the kids not to venture out of the playroom, as we did not want them being "damaged" by bad language.
Gerard started the braai and we all moved outside to eat etc. It was very interesting talking to Bokkie and Anna's niece and nephew who are living here in Gottingen. He seems to be such a clever young guy and jolly good looking too. After his job finishes here, they are moving onto Sweden.
The next day was Gerard's birthday. So we were up early again, to have things sorted out for when people were going to arrive. Heidi's Heinz was actually doing a proper Weber for us with a Beef roast and then chicken. It turned out very well and everyone just loved the great tasting meat.
Gerard was spoilt and seemed to enjoy his day very much.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Yet another Week in our lives.
I started a German Conversation class on Tuesday the 11 Sept. Sonja (my teacher from two years ago) was taking this course for the first time. Two of my friends from our previous course had said that they would join me, so I decided it would be a good thing. We will be meeting every Tuesday morning at 8.30 until 11.45am. It is not an intensive course but she will revise some grammar and then give us ample chance to speak the language.
The first lesson was introductory and fun but we still came away with homework - uggghhhh!!!
On Wednesday, Gerard took the day off and we headed off for Fulda. Gerard wanted a new suit for the Bell wedding that was coming up. We went to Moller's and found him a very nice grey jacket with pants that sort of match. Also got a new shirt and tie. Then we went off to Media Markt as I wanted to ask them about my camera. We have never been able to set a date on the actual picture that is taken. They informed us that this model camera does not allow us this facility. And here we were battling away all this time!!!!
After that, we went on to the Herkules Centre where Gerard was wanting to buy shoes. He bought a pair when we first arrived in Germany and so enjoyed wearing these shoes, that he was determined to get another pair. I found a pair of shoes in Deichmann's and Gerard bought his, so we left Fulda quite happy.
That evening, Heidi, Marcelle, Karen, Larissa, Seater and myself all met at the Italian restaurant for dinner. It was the first time I had met Seater, so we had quite a bit to talk about. She told us that she is busy doing patchwork quilting - so guess what my next project is??
On Friday I went off to Marjory. She asked me to put some lace curtains up at her one lounge window. Before I hung them I gave the window a good clean and managed to knock a few of her cobwebs down. We spent the rest of the two hours just chatting away. She is an English lady who met her husband in England but he wanted to return to his home country Germany. So she has lived here most of her life. She is now 83 and bent over with osteo phirosis. What a sweet old lady she is.
After spending 2 hours with her, I quickly shot into the shops in town to look at long evening dresses. I had heard via Marcelle that most of the ladies were wearing long dresses to Larissa's wedding. Found something and asked the shop lady if I could bring my husband for a viewing. She said she would hold it until Saturday morning for me.
On Friday evening, Larissa, Peter and Seater Purchase came over to watch the rugby with us. I had felt so exhausted earlier on in the afternoon that I thought I would fall asleep. I didn't !!!!
On Saturday, I dragged Gerard into town to look at the dress. When I stepped out of the fitting room, his face said it all. He insisted that I have the dress and duly bought it for me.
After our shop in town, we went off to do other grocery shopping etc. We landed up buying some gardening equipment in Lidl. Gerard has wanted one of these wood cutter things for a while. You put in fair size branches, twigs etc, and this thing chops it into small wood chips. Very handy to have, when your house is surrounded by forest!!!
We also bought a leaf blower/vacuum which is also much needed in Autumn. Our forest of trees shed all their leaves and oh boy, what a job it is to rake them all up.
On the Sunday, Lara went off to little Denha's 5th birthday party. Denha is my friend Azam's daughter. They are from Iran. It was such a lovely day and the party was held outside and they had a braai.
We also ended our weekend off with a braai at home.
The first lesson was introductory and fun but we still came away with homework - uggghhhh!!!
On Wednesday, Gerard took the day off and we headed off for Fulda. Gerard wanted a new suit for the Bell wedding that was coming up. We went to Moller's and found him a very nice grey jacket with pants that sort of match. Also got a new shirt and tie. Then we went off to Media Markt as I wanted to ask them about my camera. We have never been able to set a date on the actual picture that is taken. They informed us that this model camera does not allow us this facility. And here we were battling away all this time!!!!
After that, we went on to the Herkules Centre where Gerard was wanting to buy shoes. He bought a pair when we first arrived in Germany and so enjoyed wearing these shoes, that he was determined to get another pair. I found a pair of shoes in Deichmann's and Gerard bought his, so we left Fulda quite happy.
That evening, Heidi, Marcelle, Karen, Larissa, Seater and myself all met at the Italian restaurant for dinner. It was the first time I had met Seater, so we had quite a bit to talk about. She told us that she is busy doing patchwork quilting - so guess what my next project is??
On Friday I went off to Marjory. She asked me to put some lace curtains up at her one lounge window. Before I hung them I gave the window a good clean and managed to knock a few of her cobwebs down. We spent the rest of the two hours just chatting away. She is an English lady who met her husband in England but he wanted to return to his home country Germany. So she has lived here most of her life. She is now 83 and bent over with osteo phirosis. What a sweet old lady she is.
After spending 2 hours with her, I quickly shot into the shops in town to look at long evening dresses. I had heard via Marcelle that most of the ladies were wearing long dresses to Larissa's wedding. Found something and asked the shop lady if I could bring my husband for a viewing. She said she would hold it until Saturday morning for me.
On Friday evening, Larissa, Peter and Seater Purchase came over to watch the rugby with us. I had felt so exhausted earlier on in the afternoon that I thought I would fall asleep. I didn't !!!!
On Saturday, I dragged Gerard into town to look at the dress. When I stepped out of the fitting room, his face said it all. He insisted that I have the dress and duly bought it for me.
After our shop in town, we went off to do other grocery shopping etc. We landed up buying some gardening equipment in Lidl. Gerard has wanted one of these wood cutter things for a while. You put in fair size branches, twigs etc, and this thing chops it into small wood chips. Very handy to have, when your house is surrounded by forest!!!
We also bought a leaf blower/vacuum which is also much needed in Autumn. Our forest of trees shed all their leaves and oh boy, what a job it is to rake them all up.
On the Sunday, Lara went off to little Denha's 5th birthday party. Denha is my friend Azam's daughter. They are from Iran. It was such a lovely day and the party was held outside and they had a braai.
We also ended our weekend off with a braai at home.
Another week in our lives
On the 3rd September Gerard had to go to Dusseldorf for a meeting. He spent the night there. Heidi's daughter Tina arrived from Ireland to spend a week with her.
When I took Lara off to dancing class on Tuesday, I met Heidi, Tin a and baby Annika at Deco Dormus where Tina was looking at curtaining. Just as well we met up then, as we did not get another chance during the week at all.
My dishwasher gave up the ghost on Tuesday night. Can't believe that washing dishes can take up so much time.
Had an early morning call from Marcelle on Thursday morning (6 Sept 2007) to say that Joshua David Maxwell Castle had been born at about 5.30am. Congratulations Roxy and Ryan!!
Later on that morning, I went and met a woman from the Red Cross and we went to meet the old lady that I am going to be assisting. Her name is Marjorie. We went to her house and got acquainted. There will be another woman who will assist her on Wednesday mornings and I will help her on Friday mornings.
Heard from Heidi at various times during this week but she was suffering from a bad case of flu. Tina flew back on the Friday.
On Saturday, we just went and did our usual grocery shop. Bought a present for Chinadu and Robert went to his party in the afternoon.
That afternoon, Lara and I went along to the kindergarten, where they were having a fleamarket. I managed to get a good few things for the kids. I have also picked up a keyboard, which the boys will be getting for Christmas.
Sunday was a lazy day spent at home.
When I took Lara off to dancing class on Tuesday, I met Heidi, Tin a and baby Annika at Deco Dormus where Tina was looking at curtaining. Just as well we met up then, as we did not get another chance during the week at all.
My dishwasher gave up the ghost on Tuesday night. Can't believe that washing dishes can take up so much time.
Had an early morning call from Marcelle on Thursday morning (6 Sept 2007) to say that Joshua David Maxwell Castle had been born at about 5.30am. Congratulations Roxy and Ryan!!
Later on that morning, I went and met a woman from the Red Cross and we went to meet the old lady that I am going to be assisting. Her name is Marjorie. We went to her house and got acquainted. There will be another woman who will assist her on Wednesday mornings and I will help her on Friday mornings.
Heard from Heidi at various times during this week but she was suffering from a bad case of flu. Tina flew back on the Friday.
On Saturday, we just went and did our usual grocery shop. Bought a present for Chinadu and Robert went to his party in the afternoon.
That afternoon, Lara and I went along to the kindergarten, where they were having a fleamarket. I managed to get a good few things for the kids. I have also picked up a keyboard, which the boys will be getting for Christmas.
Sunday was a lazy day spent at home.
My Beautiful Children
I have made a slideshow of some of the photos that Marcy has taken of my children. Now you will see how good she is becoming with her new found hobby of photography.
She managed to take the most amazing photos of Lara whilst we were altogether at Roxie’s house one afternoon. It certainly was not planned and while Roxie, Heidi and I were looking at all the forthcoming baby things, Marcy was snapping photos away at Lara. Marcy said that Lara listened to her and did everything she asked her to do. Quite the budding model I have here.
Steven’s photo shoot took place at his soccer club on the field. Robert insisted that he had to go along and help!!! He was feeling rather left out I think and also wanted “action” shots of a budding soccer star. Marcy explained that up to a certain point Steven played along with her and took her instructions. Then his soccer trainer arrived and all was lost. He stopped any concentration that he had formed and all he wanted to do was play soccer, as a match had apparently been scheduled, unbeknown to me!
These are some of Marcy’s photos.
She managed to take the most amazing photos of Lara whilst we were altogether at Roxie’s house one afternoon. It certainly was not planned and while Roxie, Heidi and I were looking at all the forthcoming baby things, Marcy was snapping photos away at Lara. Marcy said that Lara listened to her and did everything she asked her to do. Quite the budding model I have here.
Steven’s photo shoot took place at his soccer club on the field. Robert insisted that he had to go along and help!!! He was feeling rather left out I think and also wanted “action” shots of a budding soccer star. Marcy explained that up to a certain point Steven played along with her and took her instructions. Then his soccer trainer arrived and all was lost. He stopped any concentration that he had formed and all he wanted to do was play soccer, as a match had apparently been scheduled, unbeknown to me!
These are some of Marcy’s photos.
Last week of August
Oh gosh I have lagged behind on this blog and am trying to get it all up to date now. Some of this news will be totally old for some of your but anyway, this is my diary of sorts, so want to record it anyway.
Gerard was in Spain until the 29th August. On the 28th I took Robert off to see the doctor as he had been complaining of stomach ache for a few days. I was starting to think it could be a grumbling appendix or something. It was also Richard's birthday, so I left a birthday greeting for him on Skype.
Marcelle came to visit me on the Wednesday that Gerard flew back from Spain. We caught up with our news and she took Steven off to the football field to go and take some photos and action shots. Robert insisted that he should go with them (he was feeling rather left out) and did not like the idea of not having some action shots of his own. Robert was sounding quite sick by this stage. What had been a stomach ache was now all in his throat and chest.
On Thursday 30th, I went to visit Heidi. We then decided to go and find out a little more on the aqua exercises that they were offering at the town pool. These classes always are at night which don't suit either Heidi or myself. So we then went of City Sun to find out more about their little Gym. Unfortunately, they want us to sign contracts for at least 6 months or so. Neither Heidi or I want to do this.
Took Robert off to the doctor again and was told to keep him home from school.
All us South African's met up on the Friday night at the Schwalbenest for supper. Ryan Bland was here and it was great to see him again.
On the 1st September (Saturday) we went off the the company GO which does some fetching and carrying for Bell. It was a reopening of their company on new premises and Gerard had been invited along with his family. They had really gone to a lot of trouble with jumping castles, face painting and go cart riding for the children. Drinks flowed all afternoon and then they braaied an assortment of meats and foods. All very nice indeed. There was a band playing music inside and people could sit at tables and eat. It was a very nice afternoon/evening out.
We had a nice lazy day on Sunday and I made us a Roast lamb and veges.
Gerard was in Spain until the 29th August. On the 28th I took Robert off to see the doctor as he had been complaining of stomach ache for a few days. I was starting to think it could be a grumbling appendix or something. It was also Richard's birthday, so I left a birthday greeting for him on Skype.
Marcelle came to visit me on the Wednesday that Gerard flew back from Spain. We caught up with our news and she took Steven off to the football field to go and take some photos and action shots. Robert insisted that he should go with them (he was feeling rather left out) and did not like the idea of not having some action shots of his own. Robert was sounding quite sick by this stage. What had been a stomach ache was now all in his throat and chest.
On Thursday 30th, I went to visit Heidi. We then decided to go and find out a little more on the aqua exercises that they were offering at the town pool. These classes always are at night which don't suit either Heidi or myself. So we then went of City Sun to find out more about their little Gym. Unfortunately, they want us to sign contracts for at least 6 months or so. Neither Heidi or I want to do this.
Took Robert off to the doctor again and was told to keep him home from school.
All us South African's met up on the Friday night at the Schwalbenest for supper. Ryan Bland was here and it was great to see him again.
On the 1st September (Saturday) we went off the the company GO which does some fetching and carrying for Bell. It was a reopening of their company on new premises and Gerard had been invited along with his family. They had really gone to a lot of trouble with jumping castles, face painting and go cart riding for the children. Drinks flowed all afternoon and then they braaied an assortment of meats and foods. All very nice indeed. There was a band playing music inside and people could sit at tables and eat. It was a very nice afternoon/evening out.
We had a nice lazy day on Sunday and I made us a Roast lamb and veges.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
The First Week of School
The boys went back to school on Monday 20 August. Had to get myself back into the routine of getting up early and making lunches etc. and then getting them going, so as to leave the house by 7.30am.
They had a Welcome ceremony, for all the children entering into the 5th class. I met Gerard at the town hall at about 8.20am. The ceremony started at 8.30am. This of course meant that we had to stand throughout this entire session. Apart from 3 different groups of children from the school, singing, dancing (dance aerobics) and an instrument band playing, the headmaster stood and spoke on certain issues. Most of this speech I could understand but not all of it. For me to understand German of this level, I literally have to lip read the person and have no interruptions of any sort!!The children entering the 7th class were also at this ceremony, which makes me believe that in two years time, my son will be moving into a different class yet again. (Only an assumption).After an hour of droning speaches etc. we then had to leave the hall and follow our child's teacher, who had a sign with Class 5 d r, on it, held high above his head.Robert is in the Sports class. Now what this means exactly, I have no idea!!! Gerard had some mumbled remarks which he muttered under his breath. Hopefully, he will be chatting to the teacher in the near future, as to what this class entails. We are assuming that the school, which offers 3 types of classes, 1 being normal classes, 2 being sport class and 3 being music class, that Robert will be doing the usual syllabus plus sport. He led us to my Robert's class room at a school building that I never even knew was a school. Here we all stood in the classroom only to be told what he expected from his students and what he would expect from us - the parents. Once he had cleared this up, he asked us old folk to leave. When I fetched Robert from school at 1.00pm that day, he was quite happy with life in his new class etc.
There was a lot of school book buying done this week and then of course, I had lots of books to cover!! I also had to kit Robert out with a new sportsbag and sports gear. That came at quite a little price.
Trying to get into a proper routine with after school activities etc. is taking some time.
I did manage to see Heidi during the week and on the Thursday he and I took a drive through to Treysa, where there is a Kaufland shop. This shop stocks such a variety of things, which we are unable to get in Alsfeld. On our way back we called in at the Rhode Shoe factory shop, just to look and see what they had.
On Saturday, Gerard went to the dentist. The dentist has advised him that he should have another 2 teeth removed. We can't believe these dentists here - all they want to do is remove teeth!!!! Gerard said he would think about it but that is as far as it will go. He then went and played tennis in Eudorf. Him and Natasha played well and beat their opponents.
That afternoon, Dick and Inge popped in to see us, catching me totally unawares. Gerard had forgotten to tell me that they might call in. He had seen Dick earlier that week, in Eisenach. So they had to put up with coffee and biscuits. It was nice to see them again and Inge told me that they were off to S.A. for nearly a month. Lucky buggers.
On Sunday Gerard left for Spain. I took the kids to the pool for the last time this summer.
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