W1B-004 Thailand letters 2-0.txt
18.4.97

Hi Lynne, How's things? I got your letter about a month ago - I 'm sorry I didn't write sooner but you know what am I like when it comes to writing letters. Well, I 'm glad to hear that you are keeping well and having lots of fun with your new Thai friends. I 'll be wanting your autograph next ha ha. I 'm sure they think you are super star on the radio. I hope you didn't mention the incident where a middle-aged woman stripped off her clothing in a "public bar" - maybe that's not such a big deal in Thailand.

Well things are ticking away here nicely. It's only five months to the "big" day so I 'm trying to get organised as much as possible. I have bought my dress and I 'm getting Terry's made.

Also Luke and I have bought a house in Crossgar - its just past Crossgar High School and on the opposite side of road - its called "53 Oakland Drive". You may recognise where it is if you look at the picture. It is a 2 storied semi detached - its really nice but the decor is awful but we can change that through time. We only got it a few days ago so you can imagine the novelty hasn't woren off yet! I have Luke tortured trying to get it cleaned. I wish you were here to enjoy the crack.

I 'm not sure whether Allanah told you but did you know that Ger and Mary Beth are coming to live in Ireland for good. They told Luke and I at Christmas but we were not allowed to break the news until February past. They came home for a few days in February because they had job interviews They don't have definite jobs yet but I don't think they will have any problems as they are well educated and have a lot work experience. They come home on 12 May and are staying in Ger's mum's house for a while. They may well rent our house for a while until they get something of their own. This will be good for us as it will help to pay our mortgage until we get married. So I 'm afraid you 're going to miss a big house warming and welcome home party - I 'll be thinking about you.

I haven't seen Allanah in a while because we haven't been down at the Dufferin. Since we knew our offer was accepted on the house we 've had to save quite a lot of money - so unfortunately we 've had to cut down on our socialising. It's a pity because we had some good crack down in the Dufferin.

I have started the aerobics in the Dufferin - its on twice a week and Bety is really good - you would enjoy it - although I haven't managed to persuade Allanah to go yet. I can really notice my thys and bum toning up although you have to work at it. Do you do any form of exercise apart from drinking glasses of whiskey ha ha?

So you haven't met anyone special yet! I 'm sure you have had a few one night stands staying over night in that big house of yours or are you missing Fizz too much - remember he did win the lottery!

Oh by the way did you know that Margaret had a wee girl called Eithne the day after you left. She is really beautiful and is the picture of Cormac. Mairead's baby is due on 5 June so that will be something else to look forward to.

It's pity you 're not going to be here when Ger and Mary Beth come home as I think it will be really good crack but I suppose it will be no time until you are home yourself for good.

Well, I have to go now and get my stuff ready for work in the morning. Luke, Mum, Dad, Terry Eamon all say hello and said you 've not to be too hard on those students of yours!

Take care, Write soon Love Paula XXXX P.S I hope you enjoyed your holidays.
