FAO Hippyhoppy

[sherrardk]

Are you around?

[hippyhoppy]

I am chicken... what's occurring..?

[sherrardk]

My dad and his 'lady friend' have only gone and booked a holiday! They are going in September to an all inclusive, adults only place in Crete for two weeks! All starting to sound a bit serious! (Excuse all the exclamation marks but it all seems to be moving very fast.)

[hippyhoppy]

Now a barrage of questions...: Do you get on with her...? Do you trust her...? Does she make him happy...? Difficult for you, one assumes, but I suppose (ironically) life goes on...

[hippyhoppy]

I can give you a chuck away e-mail if you want to chat further....

[sherrardk]

I don't really know her, she is my dad's next door (but one) neighbour. He seems to be enjoying her company so that's good news. It just seems to have gone from the odd meal out to full on courtship. We've a family christening coming up so I will have to check her out (if she is invited). I thought I would be far cooler about him having a relationship than I actually am which has surprised me.

[hippyhoppy]

Well (not sure how old your dad is), but my dad is 90+ and if someone came snuffling round I would be seriously worried.. (it won't happen (fingers crossed)) he is still hopelessly devoted to mum.. bless him (he won't let her things go - go to the house and it's like she's just popped out for a pint of milk, which obvioulsy he finds comfort in) xx

[sherrardk]

My (step) Dad is only 58 so he needs to be with someone. I think my mother was his only proper relationship before this. Deep down I think good luck to him, but don't want it all to go pear shape for him by going so fast. Not going to call her Mam though!

[hippyhoppy]

Aww bless you chick... suss her out at this Christening.. maybe have a quiet word with step dad.. not full on onslaught... just a gentle probing (ohh!) about is he looking forward.. is he sure.. etc.. not sure what else to advise sherr.. good luck... (Down in Sussex end of May if you fancy a glass of vino Collapso) xx

[sherrardk]

A drink would have been lovely but we live in Hereford! Thanks for chatting, have a nice weekend, x