Good : It's Ry's Birthday. Happy birthday, dude! Not Looking Too Good : Still haven't heard about my job, only 3 days left...sniff Not Good : Ok, is it photography that's cursed or just this forum? I'm currently sitting at my Dad's house typing this, seeing as how me and my other half have...well, split up. I'm looking which direction to go in now, and exploring several options, but the next few days are pretty much critical, and I'm seriously not sure we'll be able to patch this up, or if it will do any good patching it up. Ce'st la vie. Good news is that my 24/7 dial-up is still free from here, and I got the important things out (Clothes, Computer, Car & Camera!!) I may not be in quite as much as usual (coz my Dad actually sometimes wants to use the phone - tch, parents are SO inconsiderate!) but I'll try to stick around. Everyone take care, and if you live with a partner - be afraid. Be very afraid...... something is going on here.... lol (",)

=) Everything's going to work out fine, and you know it ;) And if it doesn't look like coming fine... well Birmingham could do with another Jordy, know worra mean? lol take care sweetie xXxXx be in touch

Sorry to here about things being a bit "changeable" in your life at the mo Mike. I hope everything works out for you, one way or the other. One thing I know is: Keep your wonderful sense of humour- It's a saving grace Jordy...and remember ~ "If you can keep your head while all around you are losing theirs...you'll be the tallest person in the room"
That was really stupid, don't know why I said that...
If there's anything ya need, just holler! (I'm only slightly deaf)
:-)>

Hang in there, man. Sounds like the world in general is crapping on you right now. You have the camera. Go take some more castle pics for all of us.

hoping for the best for ya man, whatever it may be. ry

I hope things work out too, take care of yourself ( & that sense of humour!).

Its a fact that people with a sense of humor can get through more hard times than all the other stiff-wads can. And Mike, your humor has always added so much here! Also, hard times bring out the best in creativity too, so keep on truckin!

Take care dude. Maintain controol and don't let things drive you crazy! Bsteph

What a bummer. Hope everything works out for you Jordy....

Cheers guys - once again I find myself thanking you all for your support! Thankfully things aren't as terrible as they could be; while we parted with one hell of a row, we've talked a little over the last couple of days and both think it is for the best - especially thinking of the kids, we've agreed that we should keep it on as good terms as possible considering the situation. Unfortunately the job restricts seeing them as much as I'd like to, but there's one way to sort that out and change it... which I intended to do anyways, just gives me more incentive. These messages really do mean a lot to me, and to be honest I have the gut feeling it's not the end of a chapter but a new one starting - just some sections of the storyline need to carry on....... (ugh. I'm getting wierd.) Once again, thanks guys! Mike (".)

Whatta ya mean getting weird? I always thought you were weird! BTW, what Alpha said, same goes here...take care and stay positive. ;-)>

Oh...except I can't lend an ear at the moment, all mine are out on loan already...but you can have my left big toe...

Sniffs cautiously and kindly rejects Punks offer and opts to wait for ear to become available (",)

(probably a wise move man...) ;-)>

Hope this new chapter gets to be a really good one, stay away from PC's feet & you'll be ok ; )

Thankfully things aren't as terrible as they could be I guess this thought applies also to PC's feet? Again, hang in there, man. And keep posting pictures!