Mentioning her

I really do think about Catherine all the time. Even when I was writing the last entry not about her, I was thinking of what shed say. I was texting her at the same time, managing to convince her to get her festive arse into a net café to check out my non-girlfriend related entry. Yes I know what I just typed, but can we move on? I love the girl and its not unusual (bap-ba-da-da, bap-ba-da-da) to refer to such a girl as ones girlfriend. Even if shes all the way down there *points to Munster*.

This is the only stumbling block in my mind. Im utterly, completely confident in her and myself, I love her so much and were great together in several ways *dirty snigger* But being so far is so hard on us. I want to be beside her, on her left, justwith her. Sometimes its enough just to be with her. Ok, thats a lie because shes a ravishing sex goddess and I couldnt possibly just leave it at that! If we had a choice. But likeif we didnt, Id be happy just to be beside her.

Grungepappy asked me how did I feel now. To be honest, I havent really come down. Im still thinking of her every single conscious minute of every single day. And shes the last thing I think of at night.

Im gradually trying to convey to the Family how important she is to me, because shes coming to visit on 3 January and I want them to behave. Of course, Id never say that out straight to them. Today, however, they said it out straight to me. When Catherine is here, dont go allstrange. In a nutshell, I tend to slag my entire family off no end in front of people and I get giddy. And guess who suddenly felt like a 10 year old?

Catherine has changed me so much already. I have this confidence, this knowledge that Im good enough. And shed better feel that too, because I cant tell you how utterly great she is. And to be honest, I just think its going to be fine. I dont know how, but it will. Thats why Im doing it. Im taking the risk of introducing them to a girl I love because it doesnt feel like a risk. It feels like Im introducing a new cast member to them; this is Catherine and shes going to be a big part of my life from now on.

So there!

*sticks tongue out in defiance*

Embryo

Well… I wrote a note with a curse in it and it didn’t save. I blaim GW for that as well.

very sweet. sorry but thats as nice as i can be, very jealous of all the lovey dovey :oP shes a doll, youre a doll, so you make a good couple. now tell your girlfriend to turn her bloody phone on!!!

I know I’m a bit late but congratulations, you deserve it. I don’t mean to get all chick flicky but I’ve been reading your diaries and it’s just so damn nice!

crescentmoon

December 23, 2002

I would have to agree. . . long distance relationships suck 🙁 But they aren’t impossible!! Good luck with the whole having her meet the parents thing! I absolutely LOVE the movie, “Meet the Parents”. . . hehehe. :o)

sausage

hurrah, its christmas eve! technically that is…is it too late for cards now? I’m nearly finished writing mine. *waves from munster* roll on jan 3rd for you, enjoy it 🙂 xx

FANatic

December 24, 2002

I brought Neil to Chez Howard the day after Dad’s retirement party. I’d been introduced to future sister in law about 12 hours beforehand and suddenly Neil was in the midst of all the chaos. I don’t want to jinx things but I’m pretty sure he’s going to be a biiiiig part of my life from now on. Eek…there it goes…he’ll be ringing to dump me any minute now!

Grungepappy

December 25, 2002

Hi Joe, Okay, let’s get the socio/politico/ecinomico crap out of the way first. I take your point about the use of the wird ‘Royal’ when competing abroad. well, they could have said ‘British Royal …’ or something. I have no time for the royal family (don’t mind the Royle Family. I’ve been a republican all my conscious life. In fact, I’m agin them when I’m unconscious, but all these

international names are mostly crap. By the way, Consignia has been consigned to the waste bin of history. Yep, it’s gone the way of the dodo, the four-toed elephant moth and the Scots/Irish Euro bid. I’ll have to go back to your entry and check what else you said. I have a very short attention span.

Sorry, I meant back to your note. See what I mean about short attention span? Daily Mail? Never read it. Wouldn’t wipe my arse with the rag. That doesn’t mean that occasionally my view of something wouldn’t coincide with theirs. Jesus! That’s a difficult sentence to write when you’re on your fourth large (very seriously large) Glenlivet. Hope it makes sense. Anyway, even on the rare occasions

when I do agree with them, it’s usually for totally different reasons. Well, I’m getting bored with this stuff. Let’s talk about something interesting. You and Catherine. Yes, it’s hard being apart but at least you’re both on the same island. I was sailing the seven seas while my girlfriend was back here in Bonnie Scotland. When she was in Lochgelly I was in jail in Buenos Aires. When she

was in Auchtermuchty I was incarcerated in Caracas. Come to think of it, I didn’t do much sailing when I was in the navy. Seemed to spend much of my time in or behind bars. Never mind all that. If you are meant to be together then distance is nothing. And, anyway, you will see her Jan 3. I am so happy for the two of you. That is a great girl you’ve found. I know you know that. I think she

has found the perfect guy for her. My only complaint is that since she met you she can’t think of anything or anyone else but you. It’s not fair. *stamps foot and pouts* She don’t write, she don’t call … I told Catherine that if I was a young guy I would have come over to Ireland and fought for her. But I’m old and decrepit. Hey, I’ve just thought of something. Are you strong and fit?

Or are you one of those guys who had so many childhood illnesses they’ve left you weak and puny? If so I could still come over and fight you for her. But if you go to the gym 4 times a week, run 10 miles each day and can tear the head off a chicken with your bare teeth – forget it. I ain’t goin’ nowhere. Hey, that isn’t one o’ them sex line phone numbers you gave me. I’m a married man,

for God’s sake! So I’ll be very grateful to you if it is! Have a great Christmas (you’re working for chrissakes?) and New Year. Look after Catherine. She needs a firm hand. 🙂 Okay, I’m off. My glass is empty. Best wishes to both of you. Cheerio the noo. <{:0)

that-guy

It’s nice to have the whole faith in things being fine, its v. important. As for your giddyness, I get it too in similar circumstances! kev

That is so absolutely lovely, I’m so happy for you!!! I found someone too, I’ve been with him for 6 months…I didn’t write about it at first because I was afraid to jinx it lol. Now it’s like, I think we’ve made it…it’s great. (I have not met his parents yet, omg lol). I am extremely happy for you…*drinks a toast to you and Catherine*.

Ben

December 28, 2002

*pained gurgle*

Yowie

December 29, 2002

🙂 Its so great that you two got together! Hope your family behaves 🙂