Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Border Crossing

I'm off to wander the quirky laneways of Melbourne for the rest of the week. Ostensibly for work, which I will actually be doing some of.

But also to pay a visit to these 3 characters. Melbourne sons #1, #2 & #3 would have been sprung with a 'surprise' interstate visit from their Mother. I've always found a quick unannounced sortie catches them unprepared, so I can get a more 'honest' appraisal of their current respective situations. But their younger brother Son #4 here in Adelaide used the BBT (Brothers Bush Telegraph) & blabbed to let them know I'm on my way. According to him it appears I have my work cut out for me. I have a couple of relationship issues to sort out, a somewhat impecunious state or 3 to deal with & a 'That's it I'm chucking it all in & moving to Queensland!' drama to diffuse. I'll be back here next week, wish me luck!

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18 comments:

  1. JOE. DMarch 22, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    4 sons.
    It's amazing.
    I have 2.
    I cannot imagine when they are big enough to:
    a) call each other on the phone (the only number they know now is their own)
    b) live somewhere other than with us
    c) have moved somewhere and then are 'going to chuck it in and move to Qld'
    d) are THAT big that they would cuddle me rather than me cuddle them

    I am loving my journey with them now as they are growing older by the day - but it still amazes me to see photos of 'son's' who look so .. well, look so BIG.

    Have fun in Melbourne (-:

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  2. Brown Button TradingMarch 22, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    as the little kid of Jerry Maguire said..... "LUCCCCCCCK"! xxx

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  3. Irene ~ RE~VINTAGEDMarch 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    That'll be me waving from the Dandenongs ;)
    Beat 'em in to shape Millie! You're the MUM!

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  4. HeidiMarch 23, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Good luck.

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  5. Renée FinbergMarch 23, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    millie
    there is no doubt in my mind
    that you will handle all of it famously!!!

    ...and come out smelling like a rose -
    or a tuberose.
    which ever you choose.
    xxxx

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  6. PCovi March 23, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Bless you!
    I have 3 sons...not quite that age and
    I am intrigued...report back in full detail!

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  7. A Room For EveryoneMarch 23, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh dear, sounds like they need a visit from mum! Let me know if you have time for a quick coffee while you're here.. Rachaelxx

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  8. sharon santoni at my french country homeMarch 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I'd love to see you in action Millie, handling these big boys of yours.
    Sharon
    x

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  9. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Have a great time in Melbourne Millie, good luck sorting the boys out and make sure you still have plenty of time for shopping. xx

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  10. Boxwood TerraceMarch 23, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Millie - I'm sure you'll have the boys in shape in no time. You are only the second person I've known with four boys. One of my colleagues and his wife have four boys and oh, the stories he can tell.

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  11. Jennifer, DecorumMarch 23, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Well that's what you get when you have so many. Big families, big problems, don't they say? Good luck, Millie, I know you'll come out the winner.

    Jennifer xx

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  12. The MoerksMarch 23, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    With your wicked sense of "umour" I am sure it will all be settled quickly. I hope they are not too big and grown up for a mummy cuddle. That seems to fix everything!

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  13. Draffin BearsMarch 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Hi Millie,

    Have a wonderful time in Melbourne with your Sons, work and hopefully a little shopping.
    Good luck, dear friend

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  14. Glamour DropsMarch 23, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Well I reckon you will have them sorted in next to no time ~ being the no nonsense "I can take on anything" kinda girl that you are.

    Which should leave you with a little time to go exploring the lovely laneways, galleries and boutiques of the city. Especially pretty now in the magically golden autumn light.

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  15. Annette PiperMarch 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Good luck with that! Good to know even big boys need their mum's help occasionally :)

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  16. VieraMarch 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    have a wonderful timie, Millie
    Good luck:)
    X
    V

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  17. RebeccaMarch 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Let us know if you got those guys whipped into shape! Five sons would be just .........

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  18. Susan @ Real Girl DesignsMarch 27, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Enjoy your trip to Melbourne, Millie - I used to love exploring the old arcades, and going for afternoon tea at the Block Arcade on Collins Street.

    I hope you can get any drama with your sons sorted out!

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And none will hear the postman's knock
Without a quickening of the heart.
For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?
~W.H. Auden