HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
&
A Very
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY
ROB
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| Such a sweet child |
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| How you've changed ;-D |
Simon and I hope you have a brilliant day.
We're thinking of you and sending all our love.
X X X
Wednesday, 31 December 2014
Thursday, 25 December 2014
25th December 2014
We slept it until about 9am... Santa bought us a stocking each, so we had a cup of tea in bed and opened up our stocking pressies!!
Then it was time to go upstairs, put on some fresh coffee and warm up the croissants that I had bought the day before..
Jenny, Kirsty and I all sat around opening up our various pressies... This year we got so many cool little pressies.. Sweeties, T-shirts, tea towels... loads of stuff......Rosie even managed to send 2 mince pies... I have no idea how they survived!
We also got some more decorations, so we spent some time drinking our coffee and hanging the new decorations... Then it was time for Jenny to go to work.... :-(
Only a couple of hours to work, Jenny had a quiet afternoon, before we headed to Hacienda for our Xmas dinner... we spent several hours playing games, and eating our Xmas dinner with Carsten, Tina, Linda, Steve, Double and Kirsty.
At about 8pm we were all flagging, so we went home to watch "Its a Wonderful Life" (the colour version!) After that, people were starting to fall asleep, so it was time for bed!!
We had a great Xmas day.... emotional being so far away from family... but fun...
Now, back to work!
xxx
Monday, 22 December 2014
22nd December 2014
After finishing Open Water I went straight on to an Advanced course with a Swiss and American chap. Both very nice and good in the water which was a lovely way to start the 'revised' Open water course. There's been a few addition/amendments which seemed to take a lot longer with academics and the confined/pool session, so I can't really comment as to whether it's any better.
With Christmas fast approaching, we are trying to get into the festive spirit. We've purchased Santa hats, put decorations up ..it all seems a bit odd when it's so warm and with everyone still working. I've got my Christmas shift 12-2pm ..so manning the office and Kirsty is doing 2-4pm.
We've got lots of pressies under the tree ..mostly from everyone in the UK ..so lovely! I still trying to contact Santa to give him a few tips on what Simon would like in his stocking but I've had no reply ..we'll just have to wait and see :-)
I've had the last couple of days off. I've managed to go out on the bike, after having my puncture and tyre replaced. Having not cycled for over a week or so, I felt the burn, not only in my legs but I didn't pick the best time to go out LOL When will I learn?!
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| My students eager for AOW |
With Christmas fast approaching, we are trying to get into the festive spirit. We've purchased Santa hats, put decorations up ..it all seems a bit odd when it's so warm and with everyone still working. I've got my Christmas shift 12-2pm ..so manning the office and Kirsty is doing 2-4pm.
We've got lots of pressies under the tree ..mostly from everyone in the UK ..so lovely! I still trying to contact Santa to give him a few tips on what Simon would like in his stocking but I've had no reply ..we'll just have to wait and see :-)
I've had the last couple of days off. I've managed to go out on the bike, after having my puncture and tyre replaced. Having not cycled for over a week or so, I felt the burn, not only in my legs but I didn't pick the best time to go out LOL When will I learn?!
Tuesday, 16 December 2014
17th December 2014
Alright folks,
After another intensive few days, and feeling like collapsing into bed as soon as I got home... Its time for a couple of days off!!! YAY!!!
The weather has got colder here... its got cloudy... a little rain and a fair amount of wind have reduced the temperature to a balmy 27 degrees... Its almost like Christmas !!!
I have been organising our Christmas dinner, which instead of last year, where we cooked... we have decided to head to Hacienda and let them do the hard work for us. Jenny and Kirsty are both having to work Xmas shifts, manning (or womanning) the office for a couple of hours each. Once they have finished then we shall head to dinner and probably stay there the rest of the day.
Now thats organised, I can start looking at a multitude of other things that are on my list to do... 1st on my list is to try and have a lay in... 5:50am this morning I woke up.... on a day off!!! GRRRRR!!
xxxx
SD
After another intensive few days, and feeling like collapsing into bed as soon as I got home... Its time for a couple of days off!!! YAY!!!
The weather has got colder here... its got cloudy... a little rain and a fair amount of wind have reduced the temperature to a balmy 27 degrees... Its almost like Christmas !!!
I have been organising our Christmas dinner, which instead of last year, where we cooked... we have decided to head to Hacienda and let them do the hard work for us. Jenny and Kirsty are both having to work Xmas shifts, manning (or womanning) the office for a couple of hours each. Once they have finished then we shall head to dinner and probably stay there the rest of the day.
Now thats organised, I can start looking at a multitude of other things that are on my list to do... 1st on my list is to try and have a lay in... 5:50am this morning I woke up.... on a day off!!! GRRRRR!!
xxxx
SD
Thursday, 11 December 2014
12th December 2014
This AMAZING bag arrived in the post a couple of days ago.
It was made by the one and only 'Jan' (my big sis) accompanied by a Christmas card with a note inside saying 'Just a little something I made at sewing class'
Jan, you're so clever!!
Thank you so much. It's perfect!
X X X
11th December 2014
I wasn't scheduled for any courses today, so to make sure I wasn't disturbed by Crystal, I turned my phone off. Great suggestion by Simon :-D
Over the last few days I've taught a 3 person Open Water and a 4 person Advanced course which went well but I am so ready for a day to myself.
As Simon told you all, we have to move by the end of January and we've found a place by Hacienda (the leisure park) which I think has potential. It needs a little work completed (roof panels replaced, kitchen tiles glued back) before we move but I like the feel of the place. We have a garden, so I can put my hammock up and it's seems fairly quiet. On the down side, we will need to buy some furniture and kitchen appliances but I think it'll be worth it and I'm already thinking about recycling crates, piping etc for storage. So today, I'm going to have a look online and check out 'Koh Tao for sale' (2nd hand goods) I might even go and have a look at our new place ...just to get more of an idea of what's needed :-D ..quite excited about our new adventure but I'm really going to miss our view.
Christmas is approaching far too quickly and is very different here ...we both miss the family very much. As you can see from our previous post we've put our decorations up but have hardly spent any time at home to appreciate them or listen to any cheesy carols. Knowing that Iona and Chloe break up from school school today, the excitement must be building.
I hope everyone's been good this year ..or else Santa's not coming ;-D
We send our love and 'Get Well' wishes to Dell who has pleurisy and to Charles's, for his hip replacement. Take care of yourselves!!!
Love to all
Jen
Over the last few days I've taught a 3 person Open Water and a 4 person Advanced course which went well but I am so ready for a day to myself.
As Simon told you all, we have to move by the end of January and we've found a place by Hacienda (the leisure park) which I think has potential. It needs a little work completed (roof panels replaced, kitchen tiles glued back) before we move but I like the feel of the place. We have a garden, so I can put my hammock up and it's seems fairly quiet. On the down side, we will need to buy some furniture and kitchen appliances but I think it'll be worth it and I'm already thinking about recycling crates, piping etc for storage. So today, I'm going to have a look online and check out 'Koh Tao for sale' (2nd hand goods) I might even go and have a look at our new place ...just to get more of an idea of what's needed :-D ..quite excited about our new adventure but I'm really going to miss our view.
Christmas is approaching far too quickly and is very different here ...we both miss the family very much. As you can see from our previous post we've put our decorations up but have hardly spent any time at home to appreciate them or listen to any cheesy carols. Knowing that Iona and Chloe break up from school school today, the excitement must be building.
I hope everyone's been good this year ..or else Santa's not coming ;-D
We send our love and 'Get Well' wishes to Dell who has pleurisy and to Charles's, for his hip replacement. Take care of yourselves!!!
Love to all
Jen
Monday, 8 December 2014
9th December 2014
Back to work!
I have started a new Open Water course... Only this one is different...
PADI have created a new version of the Open Water course, and today will be the first time I have taught it. I feel it means much longer hours than previously and I am concerned that I won't be able to complete it in the timeframe... I guess the only way to see is to try...
Yesterday, I zoomed around printing paper, preparing for the new course, shopping for some veggies, and xmas shopping online.. Now, ordering stuff online from here is probably slower than if I had flown back to the UK, gone in the shop, purchased a gift, wrapped it up, hand delivered it to Santa in the North Pole, and then went back to Thailand. Needless to say the internet was slooooooow.!
Righto, better get to work...In the meantime... its XMAS in KOH TAO !!
I have started a new Open Water course... Only this one is different...
PADI have created a new version of the Open Water course, and today will be the first time I have taught it. I feel it means much longer hours than previously and I am concerned that I won't be able to complete it in the timeframe... I guess the only way to see is to try...
Yesterday, I zoomed around printing paper, preparing for the new course, shopping for some veggies, and xmas shopping online.. Now, ordering stuff online from here is probably slower than if I had flown back to the UK, gone in the shop, purchased a gift, wrapped it up, hand delivered it to Santa in the North Pole, and then went back to Thailand. Needless to say the internet was slooooooow.!
Righto, better get to work...In the meantime... its XMAS in KOH TAO !!
Saturday, 6 December 2014
7th December 2014
Hi all,
Its very hard to find the time to write the blog at the moment. This is my first day off in a while (again!) and I have a huge list to do... UK work... Videography work.... Website work...
Then there is the grocery shopping, the water purchasing, the computer fixing, the house hunting.... Oh spare me a minute please!!
So, the house hunting.... Since learning of our imminent eviction from our house (since the owner is returning), we have been actively searching for houses in between working on Open Water Courses.
Late yesterday afternoon, I popped to somewhere to see a house that Jen had viewed a couple of days ago. Its in need of a good refurb. It has a hole in the roof, part of the ceiling has collapse from water damage, it needs a massive clean... the list goes on. Jen quite likes it and sees potential, so I have gone with her good judgement and we are going to move there. I am not excited about moving since I was quite happy with our current place, but we have no choice.
The landlord (English) is going to do the repairs and cleaning over the next week or so, and we shall move in there sometime after Xmas. Sadly no view etc... but at least we have some garden space.
The place is empty so it means shopping for furniture etc... which I think Jen is excited to get on to when she has a free day...
Photos of the new place... coming soon...
x
SD
Its very hard to find the time to write the blog at the moment. This is my first day off in a while (again!) and I have a huge list to do... UK work... Videography work.... Website work...
Then there is the grocery shopping, the water purchasing, the computer fixing, the house hunting.... Oh spare me a minute please!!
So, the house hunting.... Since learning of our imminent eviction from our house (since the owner is returning), we have been actively searching for houses in between working on Open Water Courses.
Late yesterday afternoon, I popped to somewhere to see a house that Jen had viewed a couple of days ago. Its in need of a good refurb. It has a hole in the roof, part of the ceiling has collapse from water damage, it needs a massive clean... the list goes on. Jen quite likes it and sees potential, so I have gone with her good judgement and we are going to move there. I am not excited about moving since I was quite happy with our current place, but we have no choice.
The landlord (English) is going to do the repairs and cleaning over the next week or so, and we shall move in there sometime after Xmas. Sadly no view etc... but at least we have some garden space.
The place is empty so it means shopping for furniture etc... which I think Jen is excited to get on to when she has a free day...
Photos of the new place... coming soon...
x
SD
5th December 2014
The time is just flying past.
We've both been pretty bust teaching and to top it all we've just been told that we need to move by the end of January. You might think it's ages away but here on Koh Tao, it'll be busy season and a total nightmare to find anywhere decent. So we've spent the last couple of days asking / driving around in search of a new abode. We've seen a couple of places but nothing in comparison to where we are now. The hunt continues....
We've both been pretty bust teaching and to top it all we've just been told that we need to move by the end of January. You might think it's ages away but here on Koh Tao, it'll be busy season and a total nightmare to find anywhere decent. So we've spent the last couple of days asking / driving around in search of a new abode. We've seen a couple of places but nothing in comparison to where we are now. The hunt continues....
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