joshualegenie was complaining last night about the low grade he got for the English homework I did for him. He failed to see the irony in this and also the most obvious solution - which is not that mum should try harder next time.

Current Mood: mischievous

The pleading letter I wrote to Esporta's head office did no good at all. However steverogerson sent an E-mail to their press office in his capacity as a freelance reporter, and all of a sudden Esporta agree that no money is owed to them. I am obviously relieved at this outcome but could have done without all the worry and upset. Well done Steve and thank you.

Current Mood: relieved

Happy Birthday autopope. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Went to Coventry for Blakes7 meet up. Only seven of us there but had a nice time. I gave everyone a knitted adipose, which seemed to be appreciated.

My write up for the L&S forum can be found here:
http://www.blakes-7.co.uk/phpBB2/index.php
under Conventions



Bob Dylan is one of my all time favourite artists. steverogerson kindly got me his new christmas album. It features Bob Dylan singing traditional christmas songs. Has to be the worst Bob Dylan Cd ever, but it does come in a lovely case with 6 Bob Dylan christmas cards.

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: Bob Dylan

Still full of cold but otherwise not a bad day. Got on ok at college, will need to go over some parts again. Took Petes car for its MOT and then went out for fish and chips. Josh has had 4 good days in a row at school!

Have sorted out letter for Esporta with steverogerson's help. Think I have found an address for Dudley Simpson, which is great, will just do some double checking and then send it with my return address in case it does not get to him.

Trying to do all the washing and ironing this evening. Will then be able to relax and enjoy the L&S Blakes7 forum meet up in Coventry tomorrow.

Nearly up to date with Dollhouse, enjoyed the second episode of Stargate.

Current Mood: sick
Current Music: Van Halen

The opticians was as traumatic as I expected. The optician assured me that he had never had any problems with anyone else struggling to know whether the letters got clearer or not when he changed the lenses. I think he did a lot of double checking by altering the order of the lenses to see if I could really notice any variations, I think I probably failed dismally and he seemed quite relieved when it was over. I do need stronger lenses and could do with different lenses for reading. He tried hard to convince me of the benefits of varifocal lenses. I said I just wanted to carry on with ordinary lenses as long as I could, as I like to keep things as uncomplicated as possible. I did get the impression that he might get more commission on the varifocal lenses, but could have imagined it, he might really have had my best interests at heart. Decided to just change lenses today as not up to choosing new frames.

Have written letter to Esporta after checking up on all the financial transactions; they probably have the law on their side but morally I am definitely in the right. steverogerson is going to check over the letter before I send it.

Had curry this evening, made by joshualegenie at school today, which I enjoyed very much, Joshua even tried some himself! Just need to do washing up and then relax tonight. Have got another Charles Stross book from the library today, Saturn's Children, looking forward to starting that later.

Current Mood: accomplished

Tried to call steverogerson for a chat this morning. Got a text back saying he couldn't talk as he was in a press conference. Was really shocked - I had forgotten that he actually worked!

Current Mood: giggly

Whenever I feel like a bit of easy,relaxing knitting I have been making tribbles ready for the Great Tribble hunt at whatever the convention is next easter. I was sorting through my knitting this morning and have about a dozen tribbles waiting to be sewn up and stuffed, will have to get myself up to date with them.

Used my new vacuum cleaner to clean the living room this morning. What a joy to have a vacuum cleaner which actually sucks stuff up. Also, the on/off switch had been broken on my old vacuum for forever and I had to keep turning it on and off at the wall which was a bit of a pain. I keep getting muddled with the power switch and the cable retractor which has caused me some confusion. However very pleased with the new vacuum and I ran out of floor to clean before I got fed up with it.

Have to go to the opticians now. have put it off for ages as I hate going but am noticing some difficulties with close up work. Really get stressed when they ask you which lens makes the image clearer, you know they are changing the order for accuracy but just feel like they are trying to catch you out. Hopefully will manage with just new lenses as choosing new frames feels beyond me at the moment. How are you supposed to be able to choose when you can't see as far as the mirror? I hope anyone who doesn't need glasses realises how lucky they are.

Current Mood: determined
Current Music: Bob Dylan

We had a review meeting at CAMHS on Monday afternoon. They have a new manager and joshualegenie's counsellor, who only got as far as the assessment stage in one year has moved on. The new guy obviously had all the notes but as no specific instructions had been left he wanted us to go over everything with him. It is very painful for Joshua to have to keep talking about the past and I wasn't sure if it would have been better if I went without him. However, Joshua was happy to go so we decided to go together.

The meeting lasted about 2 hours and was traumatic and difficult for us both, we were both absolutely exhausted by the end of it. I was quite surprised and upset how negative Joshua was about steverogerson, yet another complication to add to the mix. To make matters worse CAMHS are not at all sure if there is anything they can do for Josh. There is no doubt that he needs some sort of support but we keep meeting brick walls.

Monday evening was difficult, but Josh went to school ok today. I had got a letter from Esporta yesterday as well. They seem to be under the impression that I should have given them 3 months notice, they have me down as a monthly payer which requires 3 months notice but I thought I had just joined for one year and that year was up so no notice was needed. Couldn't cope with that yesterday so left phoning them till this morning. In short they were very unpleasant and not willing to compromise. Steve says I need to write to them and it will sort itself out, but could really do without the hassle, it has certainly put me off joining again. Anyway the phone conversation triggered off a really good cry this morning. I think a cry was what I needed to help me get over yesterday as well.

Had a cake in town and then lunch with Pete. Joshua went to his drama class this evening after missing 2 weeks, so was really proud of him. I went to my computer course after missing 3 session and really struggling with the work last time I was there, so I was pleased with myself as well. Had been on the verge of giving up the course but did see some light at the end of the tunnel this evening.

Bought a new vacuum cleaner, paid the water bill on line (a first for me), so feel that I have turned the downwards spiral around. Think I will give weightwatchers a miss tomorrow, much too much comfort food and alcohol this week.

Current Mood: accomplished

Happy Birthday for Sunday, 11th october steverogerson