Hi there from Maggie...

Hi Amrul,

Fantastic news about your job. Well done you. It's good that the package they are offering you is attractive financially and good for your career progression.

Apologies that I haven't written back to you earlier. Thanks for the lovely photo you sent through with your last mail. You are looking veryfit and well...long may it continue that way.

Things have been relatively quiet here since the beginning of the year. Simon was in Oman for 5 days a few weeks ago and he was away for most of last week, although he was in the UK. He may be off to New Jersey in the USA in a few weeks time, but this has still to be confirmed. He wants me to go there with him. I'm tempted as I have a friend who lives in New Jersey and I've never been across to see her. She moved there with her husband 11 years ago and I really miss her. Her husband works for JPMorgan in New York. She was a great friend to me, especially after my Dad died (20 years ago!). She had already lost her Dad and therefore understood what it was like to lose someone so special. You never forget those who help you through the bad/sad times!. When Simon knows for definite about New Jersey, I'll make a decision as to whether I will join him there for a few days. The hotel will be paid for as he will have a double room paid for by his company, so I will just need to pay for my Flight and food etc.

Have you planned your next holiday? We have been talking about what we will be doing this year. We will definitely go to France in the summer but we have been thinking of maybe spending the first week in Germany visiting Simon's sister and her family. We will probably take my neice and nephew with us as well...that's if they want to come along. We know that as they get older they will feel less inclined to go on holiday with their old Auntie and Uncle! We are making the most of their company while we can!
I really enjoy taking them away as they appear to have so much fun. We got a lot of pleasure from seeing them having happy times.

Well Amrul...got a few more chores to do before I leave for the evening.
It was good to hear from you again.

Take care and hope to hear from you soon.

Lots of love,
Maggie xx