So much for that then...

"Good afternoon Claire and all at the wonderful Pleisure world.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you following your phone call yesterday.

I've been trying to sort out my current employer. It would appear that unfortunately I can't offer myself to work for you guys this year, and unfortunately I only found this out this afternoon. Bizarrely, 2 weeks ago I would've jumped at the chance and would've had no hesitation whatsoever, cuz I just would've quit my job. However, since then I've passed some exams and have been told that I'm being reviewed to "move up in the company", which is, I'm assured a very big opportunity, and not without it's benefits.

Despite this, I'd still love to come out for a week or so this 2005 winter, and then maybe another 2 weeks after the new year if you guys have room of course...?

I look forward to receiving the forms I need to book some time out there soonish... ( I figured staying with you guys again and paying you guys some money would be the least I could do if you're not gonna be paying me.

Apologies again, I have already explained it to Mouse. She wasn't overly impressed, as indeed nor was I!

Anyway

Take care guys and I hope to hear from you soon.

John"

Do excuse me if I seem a bit down for those of you who actually read this... I've kinda been gearing my life towards this goal of working at the above for the winter since approximately January. And it appears to now be all over... I'm gutted. And bottom line is, it's not my job that picks me up from this low, being the reason I appear to be staying back here for, but actually something, or rather someone, completely different.
After all, a man may plan his path, but he cannot foresee his steps...

[listening to:- My Dad on the phone]
[contemplating:- taking as many holidays as I can this winter...]