It's official. Janet is a good Madam. This glowing recommendation comes directly from our Sri Lankan maid, Siranie (who has worked for a few Madams in her time and apparently knows a good one when she sees one). I am 'Sir' or 'Boss'. Don't laugh - it's not meant to be ironic.
Siranie (spelling is almost certainly wrong) started full time this week and has been great. She arrives at eight and leaves at four. The house is clean and tidy, the laundry baskets are empty, ironed shirts are in the wardrobes, she's good with the kids and she's going to babysit once per week. The kids like her and vice versa. Long may it continue.
The rest of the news in brief (since I have to get up at 4.30 in the morning to catch a helicopter, as you do, from Abu Dhabi to 2 miles from the Iranian border in the Gulf). At the risk of worrying my mother, I found out yesterday that the (French) rig that I'm visiting was struck by a (French) Exocet missile during the last Iran/Iraq war. And we're worrying about slips, trips and falls ...
Anyway, the kids have started their new school and it seems good. Ben in particular is really enjoying it - he didn't want to come home yesterday.
Lucy is going to ballet, drama classes and Rainbows.
Janet has a posh friend in Jumeirah and officially doesn't have HIV.
I got my no objection letter for a booze licence from the Abu Dhabi police and also discovered a Duty Free shop in Abu Dhabi (30% cheaper than the Dubai off licences). The fridge is finally full of sauvignon blanc and cold lager.
Still haven't got a driving licence ...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
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2 comments:
Wow. I can't imagine living somewhere so "foreign" sounding!
It seems as though you have all the comforts of home, plus more.
It sounds like the kids are adjusting quite well - what a great experience for you all!
Gary just provided Pete and I with the link to this.
Glad to see you're (on the whole) enjoying things.
Doesn't sound like you've got much time to fit any work in!
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