Wet – 16th December 1998

Email to TLJ:

Well, it was bound to happen – I’d been sweating and waiting for a storm to come and it did. But at the wrong time! Just as I was walking from Wynyard to Pier 4. I got drenched! And I only got a couple of blocks. Pissed off and dejected I decided it would be a better idea to go home or back to work rather than turn up to this function completely soaked. However, due to the storm the trains stopped running for 45 minutes! So I was really shitty by now. I came back to work got my stuff and went to my car and drove home – only to be stuck in traffic cos the lights were out on Epping Road. By the time I got home at 6 the sun was out again! I wonder if this is indicative of how my Christmas will be!

I was thinking last night when I might get a card or mail or email from you. I really wish I knew what you were doing and we could chat everyday as usual and keep each other updated on all our news – I’m sure you’ll forget a lot of exciting things by the time you get back.

I hate Christmas shopping. I’ve been looking for something for Bronwyn and I just don’t know what to get her. The other thing that’s getting me shitty is I don’t have any cash til Thursday – so I’ll have to shop on Thursday, wrap on Friday and deliver on Saturday! Saturday pm we are having our Christmas with HJ. I hope I have enough money to get HJ some more bits and pieces too.

All right baby angel cakes. Hope you’re not missing me too much and are having a great time. See you in three weeks or so!

Taiwannabewithyou – 15th December 1998

Email to TLJ:

Babes

Well, today is the first day for a long time that I haven’t spoken to you – feels strange. the joy on your face on Wednesday is keeping me happy though. You know I love to do anything I can for you (enjoy it while it lasts!!!). Did you go back and see Varny in Hyde Park? I’m broke again – just enough $$ to get my next prescription luckily! And I’ve got plenty of food so that’s OK. Was thinking of going to the beach tonight as it is so hot at the moment – but I’m a bit tired – may go to the pool instead – have enough $$ for that.

This’ll be the first of many short emails – so expect a huge Inbox when you get back and a huge kiss too (and more!)

15th Sep 2024 – TLJ went off to Taiwan for a few weeks. Her family had roots back there though I’m not sure exactly what her purpose was for this visit as I don’t think that it was with her family.

Missing you like crazy sweety. Wish you were here. I’m off now to a Christmas dinner at Pier 4. What are you having for dinner tonight?
Ring me! Mail me! Email me!

15th Sep 2024 – Christmas dinner? I don’t recall if this was work, friends or family related now. And who was Varny and what were they doing in Hyde Park?