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A Good Day!

Today...

1. My daughter, Rose, was offered the job she really, really wanted.

2. My sister had an offer accepted on the house she really, really wanted.

3. I was awarded a Distinction for my OU Diploma in Literature and Creative Writing.

With 55 mins of the day left to run, I'm quitting whilst I'm ahead!

Comments

Frances said…
Oh Chris, this is all fabulous news. Please do sleep later than usual tomorrow, and then get up and let the celebrating continue!

xo
3 August 2010 at 18:10
Pondside said…
Hooray!!! May there be many more of these days!
3 August 2010 at 22:30
Flowerpot said…
Great stuff Chris, all round! I trust you celebrated with a few glasses of the demon drink. xx
4 August 2010 at 01:41
muddyboots said…
things do go in 3s don't they, Hooray!
4 August 2010 at 03:34
Fennie said…
Great stuff, Chris. There is a saying, though, that you make your own luck and I know you work very hard at making it and making others feel they can make it too. So keep those luck factory wheels turning.
4 August 2010 at 07:46
Talli Roland said…
Wow, it was a good day! Congrats on all counts!
4 August 2010 at 08:40
HelenMWalters said…
Since I'm having a cruddy week, I'm going to bask in your good news. Sounds perfect!
4 August 2010 at 10:45
Chris Stovell said…
Thank you all... sister's news has gone a tad pear-shaped. House buying and selling - meh!

Frances, thank you - no chance at the moment, too busy!

Pondside, ah well, it's swings and roundabouts isn't it?

Fp, I did, but these days they're thimble-sized!

Muddyboots - as my sister's news seems to have gone a bit wrong I'm hoping the change of fortune doesn't.

Ah, Fennie - what a kind thing to say. Thank you.

Talli - all good while it lasted!

Helen, thank you - I hope your luck turns round too.
4 August 2010 at 13:23
Elizabeth Musgrave said…
Good news! Hope your sister's house buying recovers but you and Rose sound to have it in the bag!
4 August 2010 at 15:16
Maggie Christie said…
Hurrah and congratulations (times three)! So many good things on one day. I hope you get many more lovely days like that, you've worked hard for them and it's well-deserved.
4 August 2010 at 15:22
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5 August 2010 at 01:05
Deborah Carr (Debs) said…
Many congratulations to the three of you. How wonderful that you can all celebrate at the same time.
5 August 2010 at 08:32
LITTLE BROWN DOG said…
Well done all round, Chris. Sounds like an excellent day.

Hope poor DiL is recovering from his earlier wasp incident. That sounded terrible. I'll be ultra careful next time I disturb any old bits of carpet on my allotment.
5 August 2010 at 09:41
snailbeachshepherdess said…
Gosh that sounds like a pretty exciting type of day...congrats all round
6 August 2010 at 13:24
Rob-bear said…
Slow Bear is a bit late, but, "Well done all around!"
7 August 2010 at 11:34
Karen said…
Fantastic news - hope it continues :o)
9 August 2010 at 06:07
Cait O'Connor said…
K am late to this but many congratulations Chris!
9 August 2010 at 09:31
Maria said…
Terrific news! May the run continue!
(I loved that comment you left over on mine about the quiet neighbour - once the penny dropped (I'm a bit slow on the uptake!) I was in stitches! Thanks!

xxx
9 August 2010 at 23:28
Leigh Russell said…
Hurrah! The future's looking good.
10 August 2010 at 16:11
Chris Stovell said…
Elizabeth - My sister's sale is back on track... at the moment!

Mags, thank you - you are kind.

Debs, it makes a change!

LBD, I thought of you on your allotment - be careful out there!

SBS, good to see you. I hope life is settling down over at yours.

Rob-bear - thank you! Nice to see you here.

Karen, thank you.

Cait, hello! Thank you - hope all is well with you, I must visit.

gaelikaa, Thanks for your comment - loved seeing your neighbourhood.

Leigh, thanks - got that fake tan yet?!
11 August 2010 at 03:21
Milla said…
huzzah huzzah huzzah!!!!
11 August 2010 at 06:10
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