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)