Hi Possums, it's quiet here at the moment, they haven't entered the actual demolition phase yet, they've been expanding the scaffolding and wrapping it in a giant hairnet to make absolutely sure no dust and debris will escape us tenants once they do get started. Still been very noisy, like they've been banging dinousaurs' bicycles together outside my window, I'm going mad already and I can't sit by the window (where my desk is).
The elections here were a nightmare, a Sieg Heil party have made Parliament and there's no majority for anyone so the Sieg Heil party will get to play Kingmaker, unless some of the other parties ally in ways they never have before. It's depressing and it's frightening.This is what comes of not addressing, before it's too late, legitimate concerns over cultural differences. Sweden has a long tradition of excusing things in the name of cultural differences and religion instead of stating clearly that this is ONE country, we abide by ONE law. Look where it's got us now. It's a national trauma, most people here aren't nazis and we don't like what's happening with our national identity right now.
The 11th of October sounds like a good date, Shaney, and from then on everything will just be getting better, you mark my words. And Mr Woofy's blood's good - good news! Sorry 'bout the colitis Jude, could it be the birthday concerns catching up with you. BTW you said you had *made* a ring for your X d-i-l - how, from what?
Neti you've already gone haven't you, sorry I didn't get to wish you a safe and happy journey, hope you see this: Enjoy your stay!
Love you all <3