Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 04 Sep 03 - 12:21 PM

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Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: GUEST,bbc at work
Date: 04 Sep 03 - 12:10 PM

Ah, Jenny,

So good to hear directly that you are in & ok! Congratulations, your hard work paid off! I am still having some ups & downs w/ a doubled work load at my job, getting used to living alone since my son went to college, & the fact that my older son totalled his car yesterday! Thankfully, no one was hurt. There is still much for which to give thanks!!!

Best to you, dear. Keep in touch.

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Charley Noble
Date: 04 Sep 03 - 11:31 AM

Jenny-

I could e-mail you an MP3 file of "SAINT'S DELIGHT/On My Journey Home" if that would be helpful. Or I could fly 10,000 miles or so and sing it to you when we arrive in Sydney in mid-November. Send me a PM with your e-mail address if you'd like the MP3 file.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: NicoleC
Date: 04 Sep 03 - 12:04 AM

Welcome home, Jenny, from one moving disaster to another!

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: JennyO
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 10:40 PM

Charlie, those are beautiful words, but I don't know the tune. I'm not up on getting a tune via a computer. Do you know any books that would have it in? I would love to sing it.

I'm feeling much better today. I seemed to hit a wall yesterday, but after a good night's sleep, some TLC from John (he's very good at it), and a leisurely morning, I'm in pretty good shape and ready for my folk club tonight. John and I have a new song to sing there too!

One good bit of news I heard from the real estate agent - all the guys are moving out on Saturday. Eddie and the new guy were told they are not wanted as tenants, and given very short notice. Eddie even tried to bully the agent, and that went down like a lead balloon. And David and Eddie are not speaking.

I shared happily with David for years until that arsehole came along, but whenever I start to feel sorry for David, I remind myself that Eddie couldn't have done anything without David's permission, and when David let himself be used to do Eddie's dirty work and joined in on bullying me, he made his choices. Now he has to live with them.

As for myself, I see lots of good times ahead. It's definitely starting to feel like home!

Jenny

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Amergin
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 07:56 PM

Hey, Jenny! I'm glad to see things are working out for you! and that the difficult time is over...just think soon you won't have to hear from those wankers ever again.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Naemanson
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 07:38 PM

Welcome to your new home! Life is good.

Unfortunately you will get your free drinks last. You see, as the Guiness flows and the friends move through your perception you may forget exactly who it was that helped you and then Charley and I may end up paying for drinks for a room full of strangers.... *grin*

But then, what better way to meet people.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Helen
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 05:54 PM

That's beautiful, Charley.

Welcome to your new home of peace, happiness and tranquillity, (((((Jenny))))).

Helen

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Charley Noble
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 05:39 PM

Jenny-

So glad to hear you're settling in, and only have the financial matters to sort out with your former housemates. When Judy and I arrive in November, we'll look forward to meeting you. And you certainly may redeem our pledge for your share of a round of Guinness.

Until then, here's another housing hymn for housewarming, from our unpublished Housing and Neighborhood Song Book:

Saints Delight

Notes: This graceful hymn dates back to 1709, being composed by Isaac Watts. Its original title was "The Hopes of Heaven Our Support Under Trials on Earth " which although to the point was quite a mouthful. Among the folk song community, the hymn is probably better known as "On My Journey Home." It was one of the most popular hymns sung by Negroes during the ante-bellum period. Congregations in Southern Appalachia have sung this song for well over 200 years, following the melody and harmony in their "shape-note" hymnals.


SAINT'S DELIGHT

(Words and music by Isaac Watts, 1709)

When I can read my title clear
To mansions in the skies,
I'll bid farewell to ev'ry fear
And wipe my weeping eyes.

Chorus:

I feel like, I feel like,
I'm on my journey home;
I feel like, I feel like,
I'm on my journey home.


Should earth against my soul engage,
And Hellish darts be hurled,
Then I can smile at Satan's rage
And face a frowning world. (CHO)

Let cares, like a wild deluge come,
And storms of sorrow fall;
May I but safely reach my home,
My God, my Heav'n, my all. (CHO)

There I shall bathe my weary soul,
In seas of heav'nly rest,
And not a wave of trouble roll,
Across my peaceful breast. (CHO)

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: hesperis
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 01:48 PM

That is great news to hear! Glad it's working out.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Wesley S
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 01:34 PM

I'm glad everything worked out for the best eventually. And take care of yourself. You're bound to be suffering from a post-moving stress disorder.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 11:25 AM

Welcome Home!

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: JennyO
Date: 03 Sep 03 - 11:02 AM

I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The hard bit is over. I never have to go back there again! My computer is in the living room, right next to the model trains. John and I are getting along wonderfully well. We are also planning some other things, which include making music together - more on this later.

I seem to be coming down with something and I am feeling a bit ordinary today physically - I'm sure the let down after the drama is responsible. I have been keeping in mind some mudcat advice to be kind to myself. Even though the worst is over, I am physically and emotionally drained. My life has changed a lot, and with other changes over the last 2 years, it feels like almost too much to take in - my brain is still catching up.

Thank you all for your support - as I have said before, I may not have much money, but I am rich in friends. My helpers were fantastic. I could not have done this without them. As soon as we can carve out some sitting spaces - on the boxes if necessary, we are going to have a party for all the people who helped.

And yes Sandra, you won't have to wait 18 months before we have a session. We are aiming for the Friday night before the Dog, the 26th September. It will actually be a combined session and birthday party (my birthday is on the 28th.) I'm sure moving shanties will be on the agenda, as well as "Here is my Home" which I will be singing under much happier circumstances than when I last tried to sing it!

The matter of the bond still isn't settled. It seems David can't make up his mind whether to leave or not. The places the agent showed him are too expensive for him, so he is considering staying there after all. It seems Eddie DOES own him, basically. After what he did to me, I have no sympathy left for him. I'm just glad to be out of it.

So until that is settled, the bond is held up, but it can't go on much longer. The owner must be furious, not knowing whether to advertise the house for rent or not. I'm just anxious to get my bond back, so I can pay the bills and take their share out of their bond.

I'm finding I can sleep at night now. Even though the bond is a lot of money, it seems like a minor annoyance compared to the peace of mind I am feeling in other ways.

Charlie and Brett, we will endeavour to sing ALL the moving shanties when you come. What a party that will be! By the way, mine's a Guinness!

Jenny (feeling elated, emotional and exhausted)

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Charley Noble
Date: 29 Aug 03 - 09:57 AM

I don't know why this particular chorus is ringing in my ears. It has nothing to do with rental hassles, or "passing the buck" as we say in the States, although it does have some reference to "passing" and "brothers."

Seems there were these two dairy farm brothers, and one of the cows that the were responsible for milking had 27 spigots. So the udderly reprehensible chorus runs:

Pass the other udder over to me other brother,
Pass the other udder over this-away;
Pass the other udder over to me other brother,
We certainly have our hands full every day!

You can sing it to the tune of "Tie Me Kangaroo Down."

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Aug 03 - 09:38 AM

Jenny has abandoned her unpacking to visit friends in the country this weekend & what is even worse, the singer who was going to have a session tonight decided not to cos of that. What about the rest of us, I cried?

Jenny's defection also means that her son still has her computer - another week till she gets back on line (serves ya right, I said). She is getting twitchy over no Mudcat for so long (huh! I said), then I fed her a few Mudcat morsels.

But she is very happy, oops I almost forgot the Real Estate Agent's latest.

Jenny had filled in a Statutory Declaration for the Rental Bond Board asking that the entire bond be paid to her so she could take out utility payments, before giving them their balances. The Agent made a copy & gave the original to David after he had signed the authorisation! Jenny was rather pissed off as the agent only copied one side, so the Board will be getting an incomplete Declaration unless the agent gets it back, which she will probably be able to do.

Best of all the Bros had a raging fight when the agent was there culminating with Eddy telling David he owned him! And I thought my family had interesting dynamics.

Naturally David is no longer going to live with his brother & has asked the agent to find him another place. I hope he gets a very tiny bedsitter so his brother can never impose upon him again - tho maybe no contact would be best.

sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Aug 03 - 09:28 PM

You can write a book about it: Beyond Early Orange Crate.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Naemanson
Date: 28 Aug 03 - 06:36 PM

Of course! Book box furniture! Here I am thinking I needed a sofa and there was one in that extra bedroom all the time! Let's see, 4 rows of 2 boxes each for the foundation and boxes stacked up one on the other for arms and the back. That stores 26 boxes. And 4 of the record boxes could make up the coffee table. I think we have something here.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: old git
Date: 28 Aug 03 - 05:09 PM

and from here!

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: C-flat
Date: 28 Aug 03 - 11:18 AM

Like a lot of others here, I've been keeping an eye on this thread while feeling frustrated by being on the other side of the world and unable to be of any practical help.
I'm very pleased that the move has been successful and that you can get on with your life in peace.
Best wishes from here too!
C-flat.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Aug 03 - 10:35 AM

Sit on the boxes! Not all boxed household goods would be suitable, of course, but if her move was anything like my last one, a lot of those boxes were filled with books. A few cushions on top, or a throw to give a row of boxes a more "furniture" look, and there you go!

SRS (who still has plenty of boxes to unpack 18 months after the move)

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 28 Aug 03 - 08:58 AM

there's no where to sit!!

sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Hrothgar
Date: 28 Aug 03 - 05:47 AM

Why do you need Jenny to unpack junk so you can have a singing session?

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Amergin
Date: 26 Aug 03 - 12:34 PM

or Khatt's side of the world.... ;)

I'm glad things went down great...save for this bond thing...doesn't sound like you'll get it back...I'm sure you'll enjoy your new place alot better. Take care.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 Aug 03 - 12:30 PM

Good to hear you have moved safely and you are in your new place. Best wishes for the future in your new home.

Love from this side of the pond.

Khatt

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 26 Aug 03 - 08:44 AM

very good to hear move is complete. (well - you know what I mean - despite there still being all the *un*packing to do)

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Aug 03 - 08:36 AM

& a large fishtank, which I forgot to mention.

and the previously mentioned enormous mass of boxes & bags & stuff & the sooner she gets it unpacked, the sooner we can have a session there!!

sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Naemanson
Date: 25 Aug 03 - 10:31 PM

Congrats to Jenny on the succesful completion of her move.

So, she has a cat and a piano and plants and boxes, and...

Sounds like her helpers earned their drinks. See you all in November.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: bbc
Date: 24 Aug 03 - 09:42 AM

Great to hear the news! Things should get better & better now!

love,

bbc

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Cattail
Date: 24 Aug 03 - 09:37 AM

Jenny


Glad you're finally out of there, just the "mopping up" to do now
and it's all over.

HOORAY. You've done it.

All best wishes to you. (and all who helped you)

Cattail 0~

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Aug 03 - 09:03 AM

Jenny is finally in her new home after a brief but nasty encounter with 3 raging men (Bros & new tenant) when she & John arrived Sunday morning to collect the last items. John was concerned with their safety so they called the Police. As the Police hadn't arrived before they left they called in to the Station on their way home & reported ok for the moment.

They went back in the afternoon for a final clean up & met David, in a reasonable mood as he always is without provocation.

Jenny's last concern is getting the money for the final utility bills from the bond as David hasn't signed yet. She has a suspicion that they are leaving the house & will therefore not pay rent for the last few weeks to use up the bond.

On a good note, Onyx the beautiful black cat who owns Jenny seems to like his new home.

sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Aug 03 - 11:48 AM

Thanks, charley - but I don't think the moving (of boxes) will be done by the time you arrive - there are zillions! Then John has grand rebuilding plans - the railay model takes up too much room in the iving rom ... Then there is a huge back yard, just awiting a vegetable patch, then the shed needs sorting out ...

Dunno when it will be presentable, but the Friday night singing session has been lacking for a few weeks & they say that they won't be having one next week as I suggested (meanies), I'm getting all twitchy & withdrawing badly. Singing along at the Dog tonight wasn't enough, I want a real singing session.

Amos - as a public servant recently escaped (last Thursday, hooray!!!) from a call centre I see the truth in what you say. Things started changing when we became Human Resources rather than personnel, or even staff.

thanks for all the good wishes (& the observation about the new occupant of Jenny's room, I like it), I'll try to pass them on tomowrrow, well later today as it's 1.45am Sunday here

sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Alba
Date: 23 Aug 03 - 10:10 AM

Well I am assuming that Jenny is OUT of the old House.
Good riddance to it Jenny.
Wishing you nothing but Positive Energy and Happy Times in your new Home.
Don't ask me what I wish for the sludge brothers. All I can say is, I hope David feels exactly as Jenny did over these last few weeks now that he is in her old room. Nothing like picking up the energy left behind:>)
Good Luck to you Jenny. May you go from strength to strength and may you feel nothing but contentment in your new Home.
Love
JD

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Amos
Date: 22 Aug 03 - 05:09 PM

Gee -- I wonder how they would handle a request from a prayer group, a Great Books social reading group, or a Socks for Soldiers knitting club that changed its address? The idea that you are eithe rprivate individual or business is really an awful reflection on the MBA influence, isn't it??

A

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: GUEST,CarolC
Date: 22 Aug 03 - 05:05 PM

Coming late to this thread, but good luck with it, JennyO. Flatmate problems can be a real drag. Hope you find yourself in a better situation soon.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Aug 03 - 04:26 PM

As my brother used to quip "Things is moving along with the speed of the digestive track, and with similar results." And the response? "This too will pass!"

My best to John. I've enjoyed the off-beat children's songs that he recorded, as well as his finely crafted historical ballads. I look forward to meeting him again, and Jenny, when I return to Sydney in November. Hopefully, the moving will be over, except for the songs!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 22 Aug 03 - 10:00 AM

Charley - Jenny has appreciated your songs - unfortunately I forgot to print this off, so she hasn't seen it yet. John liked them too & has a high opinion of Mudcat. When Jenny is back on line, maybe he might post, too.

Looking back I see I said the Dodgy Bros were relatively ok & Jenny was feeling relatively comfortable.

Well, they decided in a very hostile fashion that their mate would move in Sat while Jenny & the cast of 1000's were moving out & David would move straight into Jenny's room (it's bigger). Neither Jenny or John appreciated their attitude - John found it very aggressive, so off he & Jenny went in their usual fashion with cars full of goodies & Jenny spent her first night in her new home. Tonight John is staying at Jenny's old home.

When I said that Jenny had more stuff than me, I hadn't realised the full extent. Even tho a lot has gone, the garage is still full of stuff & we moved 3 car loads today - 2 of plants! Then there are still things like the lawn mower, TWO!! wheelbarrows, picnic chairs & tables and of course lots of stuff in the kitchen & the bigger pieces of furniture.

The Real Estate agent will visit Sat afternoon to make her examination.

Too much time was spent waiting for call centres to answer (Your call is valuable to us ...) to see that the utilities had followed instructions. Phone - yes, gas - yes, electricity - eventually yes, Post Office - no. A (folk) club is a business & there was no way Jenny could explain the concept of a non-profit hobby club of music lovers sitting in a cafe. Business re-directions cost $198 & the re-direction 3 years ago was a mistake on their part as business re-directions cost $198 etc etc etc. So I have been contacting Folk Clubs & Festival organisers tonight to get her address changed.

It's midnight, gotta get to bed

bye for now
sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Aug 03 - 09:04 PM

As long as we are in interlude mode, here's a song about alternative housing, and the hassles that can get you into:

By Charlie Ipcar © 1992
Tune: theme song from Beverly Hillbillies'

Key: F (C/5)
Treehouse

C---------------G
Ben built a house, high up in a tree,
--------------------C
Ben built a house for everyone to see;
-----------------------F
It had cedar shingles and a plywood floor,
G------------------------G7---- C
Three small windows and a big front door.


Ben built a house for all his friends to share,
They'd play all day, high up in the air;
The birds and squirrels were very surprised to see
Three little kids hanging out in a tree.

But the next door neighbor shook his head and swore,
"The City's gonna hear about this big eyesore!"
Inspector Rowe came by, and a letter soon was sent;
You know, Ben hadn't filed for a building permit.

"You can't build a treehouse without central heat,
A bathroom, a kitchen, or a bedroom suite;
The codes are quite specific," said Inspector Rowe;
"A building is a building, and this one's got to go!"

Now Ben and his family don't know what to do,
Some friends urge compliance, some urge them to sue;
When you're only seven it's so hard to understand,
Why a treehouse in everyone's front yard isn't part of the City's master plan!

I'm happy to report that Ben won his battle with the City and the neighbor, and his treehouse still graces the family lot.

Happy trails,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Aug 03 - 10:34 AM

more verses!! I'll pass them on

Packing is proceeding, tho it is getting difficult to find places to put stuff at her new home.

The human brother is back to his usual self, (the other's usual self is Male Chauvinist Pig as his brother called him once) & Jenny is feeling relatively comfortable. They are staying in the house & Jenny has been leaving little things that she doesn't need for them - the spare kettle, the toaster oven picked up on a council clean up, the new package of clothes pegs to replace the some of theirs in her peg basket.

An assortment of us will help with the packing during the week then a cast of thousands will descend on Sat & move what is left & Jenny will return Sun to clean up & Monday when the agent inspects it, then she's free - to unpack & arrange her new home.

sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Aug 03 - 08:58 AM

Sandra-

What an incredible country, a Rental Bond Board holding a "damage deposit" instead of the landlord! Here in the states we used to sing a parody of "Fiddlers Green" the chorus of which runs:

Give me hundreds of damage deposits,
No more on your streets I'll be seen;
Just tell all my tenants,
I'm takin' the rent-ants,
And it's off to Bermuda with lots of long green!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: LadyJean
Date: 18 Aug 03 - 10:12 PM

Try this one:
Those bullying brothers aren't much for looks.
Heave away haula away
That's why we're boxing Jennie's books.
Haul away to Australia.

The creehead brothers have brains in their pants.
Heave away, haul away
So we're packing Jennie's plants.
Haul away to Australia.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 Aug 03 - 08:52 AM

Charlie - "rip off" means the same here, but landlords don't hold bonds - they are lodged with the Rental Bond Board, a government agency.

sandra

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Naemanson
Date: 18 Aug 03 - 02:37 AM

Ah yes, first night alone in a new house. I slept like the dead on my first night last week. Of course, I was dead tired. There is a sliding glass door leading out on to the balcony and across the street the neighbor's house is a one story ranch style but it sits on top of a small hill to their front windows look down into my bedroom. It was like sleeping on stage until I got the curtains up.

But I am there in spirit and parallelling you in reality. I have been unpacking boxes for the last three days. Fortunately I had others to do the packing and carrying or I wouldn't be here in Guam. Still can't find my pots and pans and my flatware. I'm getting tired of plastic spoons, knives, and forks.

Hang in there, Jenny, better days are coming. Two free drinks for you in November! Hope there is someone there to drive you home.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: bbc
Date: 17 Aug 03 - 08:16 PM

You're making progress, Jenny, & it won't be much longer till things get better. Keep up the good work! My kids are in Oregon for the weekend at their dad's wedding & I just spent my 1st night alone in the new house. No problem!

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Charley Noble
Date: 17 Aug 03 - 12:33 PM

Nice verse, Amos!

Glad to hear things are moving along, Jenny.

She's out the door to the great beyond,
Heave away, me Jenny-o!
But will her landlord rip off her bond?
Across the western suburbs-o!

Hmmm! Wonder what "rip off" means Downunder?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: hesperis
Date: 17 Aug 03 - 02:58 AM

Well, best of luck with the rest of things! I've just moved myself, and have the fun task of beginning to get my stuff back from various friends in various cities. Hopefully my roommates will be ok.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Helen
Date: 16 Aug 03 - 11:04 PM

Sleepless Dad - that's not exactly a polite thing to say, here in Oz! But it always raises a laugh when someone says it so....

Helen

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sleepless Dad
Date: 16 Aug 03 - 10:30 PM

Best of luck - we're rootin' for you.

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: GUEST,JennyO
Date: 16 Aug 03 - 10:24 PM

Well I am at my son's place at Gosford, on his computer. Sandra has been keeping you up to date on most of the basics. I have been staying away from home as much as possible, so as not to have to confront them, and doing that pretty well - packing during the day, then finding reasons not to be at home till late at night when they are in bed. So no confrontations, so far. But still lots of bad-sleep nights.

There has been a lot of doubt and nailbiting about whether they are leaving or not, but it appears they are, which is better for me, because the agent will do the inspection on the Monday after I leave, and I will only really have to clean my bit, which is my bedroom and most of the living room. It will mean the bond will be easier to get, and I will get it sooner. There has been lots of hassle about the bond, but I think it is sorted.

The piano movers yesterday were a couple of idiots, but John was there to back me up, and when they tried to charge me more after breaking a piece off the piano, and taking most of the day to get it there, they finally relented with much grumbling.

Thanks for the shanties. We sang Old Git's one at Frank and Marilyn's session last night. I am going to print out the last part of this thread that I don't have yet, so I will have them all - yours too, Charley. I'm sure everyone will appreciate the free drinks in November, Charley and Brett!

I have a lot to do still, so can't stay here much longer, but it is so great to feel that I have this support from all over the world. This is the sort of thing that keeps me going. So onward and upward! A week from now on can't come too soon for me!

Love, Jenny

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Amos
Date: 16 Aug 03 - 11:38 AM

The timbers creak, she starts to luff,
Heave away me Jenny-O
'Cause Jenny-O has a lot of stuff
Across the western suburbs!

LOL!

Great song, Charley!


A

Subject: RE: Help: A difficult move-JennyO needs support
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Aug 03 - 11:19 AM

SRS - I'm sure Jenny would love to be a home owner, but ya need lots of money for that, megabucks in fact in Sydney. Young couples on 2 salaries can't make it - so 1 person with part-time work has even less chance.

Charley - another shanty, ta, much appreciated by me. I'll let Jenny speak for herself when she logs on.

Today when I called her she was very pleased to hear that Old Git had written one (hint). With an evil chuckle she demanded I sing it, knowing I can't hold a tune so I READ it to her & she loved it. I also e-mailed it to her host so I assume they all sang it tonight.

sandra