I think I mentioned earlier that I recently broke up with the woman I'd 
been dating for almost three years.  In the beginning it seemed like a 
very good match, but over time it became less and less good.  And at 
some time over the last eight or ten months my thoughts of a long term 
relationship evaporated.  Though I'd given her a tremendous amount of 
support in her hour (actually more like several months) of severe need, 
when it was my turn to need a little help, understanding and compassion 
she was either unable or unwilling to help me out.  Talking about it 
for several months, including in couples counseling, only made it more 
and more clear to me that it would not work.

It's usual for me to go a year or two after a breakup before I can get 
back into another relationship, for whatever reason.  But I was 
surprised to find someone who may be exactly the person for me.  I've 
known her for several months, but we only became involved fairly 
recently.  She originally consulted me professionally (my professional 
services, not hers - no snickers, please!) and right away I recognized 
something different (in a good way) about her.

Anyway, right now I'm very happy, and wanted to share that with all of 
you.  I'm looking forward to the time (hopefully not too far in the 
future) when I'm back on my financial feet and can bring her to the UK 
for a visit.

Stu

Stuart Bronstein  writes
>
[...]
>
>Anyway, right now I'm very happy, and wanted to share that with all of
>you.  I'm looking forward to the time (hopefully not too far in the
>future) when I'm back on my financial feet and can bring her to the UK
>for a visit.
>
>Stu

Glad to hear the news, Stu!      Usual caveats about being "on the 
bounce" from previous relationships, but you've been around long enough 
to know about that...
It would be nice to meet up with you (both).

My whole family will be together for Xmas this year, two days in a hotel 
where Mavis and I are members of the leisure club, including Xmas Eve 
carvery and Xmas dinner, then they stay at mine or Sue's for a week or 
so.
It is the first complete get-together for nine years, last time was in 
San Fran at Xmas 1998, I think we met you and Julie and her daughter for 
the first time?

Graham, Cathy and the two girls will be over from Cairns, the first time 
I have seen my granddaughters!
-- 
Gordon H
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, Stuart Bronstein :
> I think I mentioned earlier that I recently broke up with the woman I'd 
> 
>
> Anyway, right now I'm very happy, and wanted to share that with all of 
> you. 

I'm happy for you, Stu.

Gordon H wrote:
>
> My whole family will be together for Xmas this year, two days in a
> hotel where Mavis and I are members of the leisure club, including
> Xmas Eve carvery and Xmas dinner, then they stay at mine or Sue's
> for a week or so.

That sounds great!  With a family as widespread as yours it's hard to 
get everyone together all at one time, so that's good news.

> It is the first complete get-together for nine years, last time
> was in San Fran at Xmas 1998, I think we met you and Julie and her
> daughter for the first time?

That's my recollection, too.  Was it that long ago?  Time sure flies.  
Does anyone know what ever happened to Julie?

> Graham, Cathy and the two girls will be over from Cairns, the
> first time I have seen my granddaughters!

That's even better news!  With all of them travelling I'm surprised 
they didn't get everyone to go to Australia instead.

Have a great time!  I'll be sorry to miss it.

Stu

Michèle wrote:
>  Stuart Bronstein: 

>> I think I mentioned earlier that I recently broke up with the
>> woman I'd 
>>
>> Anyway, right now I'm very happy, and wanted to share that with
>> all of you. 
> 
> I'm happy for you, Stu.

Thanks, Michèle.  You'll be even happier to hear that she speaks 
French.  I'll be looking forward to introducing her to you and Denis as 
well.

Stu

, Stuart Bronstein :

>
> Thanks, Michèle.  You'll be even happier to hear that she speaks 
> French. 

Un bon point pour elle ! ;-)

 I'll be looking forward to introducing her to you and Denis as
> well.
>
> Stu

OK .

In message , Stuart Bronstein
wrote:

> 
> That's my recollection, too.  Was it that long ago?  Time sure flies.
> Does anyone know what ever happened to Julie?
> 
Last heard of here in Feb last year, near SF.


-- 
Dave
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http://www.llondel.org
So many gadgets, so little time

Dave {Reply Address in.Sig} wrote:
> Stuart Bronstein wrote: 
>> 
>> Does anyone know what ever happened to Julie?
>> 
> Last heard of here in Feb last year, near SF.

Ah, so still close to home.

Stu

In message , Stuart 
Bronstein  writes

[snarglett]
>
>Anyway, right now I'm very happy, and wanted to share that with all of
>you.  I'm looking forward to the time (hopefully not too far in the
>future) when I'm back on my financial feet and can bring her to the UK
>for a visit.
>
I'm really happy for you Stu. It makes a welcome change for a genuine 
guy to get the girl. I hope it turns out to be brilliant for both of 
you.

There must be summat in the water, 'cos last week I met the most 
gorgeous person after we'd been exchanging mails, phonecalls etc.  for 
some months. Anyway, after a time (or a few times anyway) we decided we 
were both crazy about each other and spent the weekend together.

We have spent this week apart but acting like teenagers re texting etc.

Hope you two are having as great a time as us. I wish you well.
-- 
Loretta
A smile, a song, and a bucket of lard.

Loretta wrote:

> There must be summat in the water, 'cos last week I met the most 
> gorgeous person after we'd been exchanging mails, phonecalls etc. 
> for some months. Anyway, after a time (or a few times anyway) we
> decided we were both crazy about each other and spent the weekend
> together. 
> 
> We have spent this week apart but acting like teenagers re texting
> etc. 

Congratulations.  I hope things work out well for you this time.

> Hope you two are having as great a time as us. I wish you well.

Thanks.  So far so good.

Stu

Loretta  writes
>
>There must be summat in the water, 'cos last week I met the most 
>gorgeous person after we'd been exchanging mails, phonecalls etc.  for 
>some months. Anyway, after a time (or a few times anyway) we decided we 
>were both crazy about each other and spent the weekend together.
>
>We have spent this week apart but acting like teenagers re texting etc.
>
Do not show her that certificate you have which states that you are 
sane!

Good luck, and enjoy being silly with txts.
-- 
Gordon H
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In message <x85LiTGkZ$RHFw6l@g3snx.demon.co.uk.invalid>, Gordon H 
<Gordon@g3snx.demon.co.uk.invalid> writes
>Loretta  writes
>>
>>There must be summat in the water, 'cos last week I met the most 
>>gorgeous person after we'd been exchanging mails, phonecalls etc.  for 
>>some months. Anyway, after a time (or a few times anyway) we decided 
>>we were both crazy about each other and spent the weekend together.
>>
>>We have spent this week apart but acting like teenagers re texting etc.
>>
>Do not show her that certificate you have which states that you are 
>sane!

You mean the one with the words "Dog Licence" crossed out and "Sanitie 
Certifikate" written in in blue crayon?
>
>Good luck, and enjoy being silly with txts.

I read that as "tits" and took your advice...it was great fun.
-- 
Loretta
A smile, a song, and a bucket of lard.