Quick Hello!

Hello all, just to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the planet!  As you know, I've started my new job, so I am juggling housework and horse riding with that, but I've also had to enrol on a distance learning course as part of my job.  The first essay has to be in by June 7th and the second one by July 5th, so every spare moment is taken up with this at the moment, leaving no real time for card making.  I am still hopping round looking at your blogs though, and can promise you that normal service will be resumed asap, so don't go away!
Thanks guys
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Nannieflash25 May 2012 at 13:29

    Hi Jane, I do hope your coping with your new job and not getting to tired, enjoy yourself when you get time of, and will be checking back occassionally to see how youve getting on. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

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  2. Michelle26 May 2012 at 13:35

    Sounds like you have a lot on now Jane. Hope it's all going well x x

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  3. Jean28 May 2012 at 20:39

    Sounds like "good busy" to me. Wishing you success in all your new adventures. And, just think how helpful all your blogging has been to your writing skills! Way to go.

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  4. Vicky Hayes30 May 2012 at 10:21

    It all sounds pretty full-on Jane! Hope all is going well. In the meantime, thank you so much for your absolutely beautiful treat holder which arrived safely last week. I'm afraid the chocolate disappeared quite quickly...! Vicky x

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  5. Bonnie10 July 2012 at 15:24

    It was so good to hear from you. I hope everything is going well for you.

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  6. Victoria15 July 2012 at 21:03

    Hi there, I can't find an email address for you so I'll rely on blogger comments instead! Just wanted to say a big thanks for all your lovely comments on my blog - they really do mean a lot. Hope you are settled nicely into your new job by now and that the stress of the essays has passed. Take care x

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