Tues, 15 Feb 1994

Dear S and Jack

Have been meaning to write this for ages.

Before I forget – Amanda Potter is engaged to an Argentinian – getting married in 1995, her sister Courtney got married last week.  Tyler Hunt gets married and will be in UK in May.  His father asked for your phone number.  Doubt he’ll call.

Did I tell you about Aunty Mim losing her way from the bedroom to the loo one night after a few drinks? Mara and William found her in the dining room – starkers!  Mara tried to put her back to bed, but Mim kept insisting she needed to go to the toilet and it was her house!  Mara finally convinced her to head in the right direction.  Of course the next day they told her that Abigail (Damien’s girlfriend) saw her in the nudie too (she didn’t).  We thought the wedding would probably be called off because William might be concerned that Mara would look like Aunty Mim in 25 years’ time!

Anyway this was back in December and I told J the story and his comment was – “But Aunty Mim was born in a nightie, wasn’t she?”  So J sent her a fax – I’ve enclosed a copy.  I think it is very clever – the boy is wasted – he should be writing creatively – even if it is just humorous stuff.   Aunty Mim thought it was hilarious.

Think I’ll come Japan Airlines and perhaps have a stopover in Tokyo.  Alan Aris – one of the trade teachers from school is coming to UK in July. He is going to Manchester for Lacrosse World Cup and then will tour.  He wants to buy a car – take three people and luggage or four people without luggage.  Can you find out how he would go re: insurance and registration.  How much would a reliable (not flash) car cost him, and would he be able to sell it after, maybe Jack knows or can help.

Winky is having a haircut on Thursday – his fur has got matted for some reason – think he’s rolling in the bark chips too much.  There’s a company called Monkey Business and they come to the house with their mobile doggy wash van, easier than me washing him.

Am still trying to fit into this house – guess I’ll make it happen eventually.  I still have a job, but not sure for how long.  Might win Tattslotto and then I’ll just keep travelling.  Have to tell you,  I had a good experience this morning, I was waiting at the traffic lights at the corner of Bulyong Road and Simmons Street and who was parked next to me, but HER, Lilith!  I was really pleased that it did not cause me any emotion at all, except I laughed, as she looked very sour and has a very large double chin!

Have been looking at houses with J, the investment plan I told you about – I think he may be cooling off Leah – hopefully so, but I am not saying a word because that might turn him back again.

Gloria is coming for a couple of days in March – Lord Help Me!  I’m not telling her I’m going to UK – she might want to come !!!!  She has just come back from Canada.  Think she must have a money tree.

Well must go to bed.  Will post this on way to work.

Will you let me know about the car ASAP please.  I might buy it, use it and then sell it to Alan.

Love to you both.

xxoo from Winky                                Mother xxxxxxx