h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

2 weeks ago today, I got a text message..... "Just been told I've got the Manager's job in Aberdeen". Whaaaaaaa.... Yup, I was on the phone pronto, congratulating J on his success. Was this the big secret you couldn't tell me I enquired. Oh yes came the reply. Why the big secret??? well, after what happened last time, I would probably have ticked the no publicity option too. Due to his low battery and my lack of phone credit, it was decided that I would call later. Which I did. Straight to voicemail- "phone charging, and I bet he's in t'pub" I thought.

I got confirmation half an hour later "Hellooooooo". Very inebriate, but, to quote the man himself "I am drunk, but I'm not incoherent"- mind you, his logic was totally fried! He was also full of the joys, relishing the challenge and only an hour from Dundee to Aberdeen so easy for me to visit (and for him to visit me I quipped). Anyway, could I come over that weekend to celebrate? There followed a conversation that was repeated 3 times. I was a tad miffed that he'd been avoiding me, but didn't say so, I just couldn't rain on his parade. He wanted celebrate, and he wanted me to be there. So, I went. We had a good weekend together, and we enjoyed ourselves.

We aren't any further forward in some ways, but, he is wanting to see me, and wants to have some holiday time with me. It's going to be a difficult time for him for a couple of months while he gets settled in his new role, but, he's positive. He's over the moon about the flat too.

More importantly, in some ways, is the flat that comes with the job. He has a home. Something he has wanted for a long, long time. I am just so pleased that he has got the job he deserves, it's not where he wanted, but, it's a start. There is a chance he will be able to go back to the west coast in 2-3 years time, after he's shown what he's capable of.

So, there is a chance to for things be sorted out. Here's hoping.

It just goes to show, you never know what will happen next....