pearl Report post Posted August 13, 2007 He seems fine at the mo, my tummy is starting to do somersaults! Its not proper work this first week, he's in a training room with the other apprentices doing his induction course, & will start his placement in Legal on friday afternoon. Lots of good vibes please! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llisa32 Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Awww,,,can imagine how you feel, a mixture of excitement and mummy nerves <'> Sincerely hope it all goes well, I'm sure it will..you're probably more nervous than JP <'> I'll keep all fingers and toes crossed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Good Luck JP (and Pearl!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eva Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Good luck from me too!!! This is big! Eva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted August 13, 2007 bet he be fine but thinking of u both loads <'> x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Good luck to him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleRae Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Fingers crossed - he'll be grand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Hope it goes well for JP <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bid Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Best of luck! Bid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Thanks all, I have shown him the messages. We are keeping busy today clearing the living room ready for decorating & he's been on a bike ride too. He swallows lots of air when he's anxious. I'll leave you to imagine the results..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted August 13, 2007 Hello JP! <'> Best of Luck for your new start tomorrow, I'm sure you'll be great......you seem to be very talented in everything you do! Have a good day and knock em dead (not literally! ), you're very clever and your employers are lucky to have you! Be Cool! Lisa xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madme Report post Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) Good Luck to JP for tomorrow. Hope it all goes well for him. Take it a day at a time. He'll do great. Best Wishes Edited August 13, 2007 by madme Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 14, 2007 He didnt sleep much last night (I was fine once I tore myself away from here) and went off like a condemned man this morning. Didnt help that he'd planned to walk in but forecast so bad we gave him a lift instead. We are both on leave this next 2 weeks so are on tap to respond to his needs (oh & decorate the living room as well) The house is so quiet, he's been home since June & it feels strange without him. Also, his days off from college coincided with mine so its been over a year. Once mr pearl returns to work I will actually have a little time to myself on my days off. Wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dooday24 Report post Posted August 14, 2007 hope all goes well. goodluck to u all love donnaxxxxxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Once mr pearl returns to work I will actually have a little time to myself on my days off. Wow. What will be your post score then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Hope today goes well for him Pearl <'> ( I'm posting individually now ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stressedmumto2 Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Hope all is going well for him today and well done to both of you <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Hope today goes well for him Pearl <'> ( I'm posting individually now ) I'm never going to catch up with you am I? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 14, 2007 no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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pearl Report post Posted August 14, 2007 I shant mess with the postmistress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Hope he has got on ok today Pearl - keep us posted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Well, his first day is over & it seemed to go OK! I was fully expecting him to be tired & grumpy but he arrived home bright & cheerful, when I asked him what he'd been doing he said with a big grin "just the usual" which is what he'd said to me every single day he was at college! Had his tea, got changed & drove himself to Taekwondo so he must have felt lively enough. Is now chilling out watching TV. He has told me very little, I'm jumping up & down with frustration as I want to know EVERYTHING, but I'm assuming no news is good news, I'd know if he was upset & unhappy & he clearly isn't. Early days, but so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted August 14, 2007 That's brill - glad he seems to have had a gd day even if you haven't had all the details!! Let's hope it carries on as well for him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Thanks Sue! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Yay, sounds too cool for school that lad of yours, Pearl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Despite the lack of evidence - it sounds good so far! Hope it continues K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 14, 2007 I know Lisa, in SOME ways he's a typical teen! He's the oldest apprentice there, which is good (I think) He was team leader in one of the tasks but did everything himself! Oh dear. Anyways none of this is real, it all changes when he starts his placement & proper work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 14, 2007 That's great news JP and Pearl <'> <'> Hope it continues to go well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 15, 2007 A bit tired & grumpy when he got home today, but more because the house is in chaos with the decorating than anything. He hates things out of place. Perked up once he'd got some food inside him, & we did a bit of work on his folder later on, answering q's about ambitions & experience. I'm the oldest apprentice, but the quietest, he said. Well he never shuts up at home! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Glad it's going ok for him Pearl <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Thanks Baggy. I'm on edge till he gets in each afternoon & I find out how he is. V similar to the Scots mums posting about back to school! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forbsay Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Glad it is going well for him. Forbsay xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Just back from parents & apprentice's reception at city hall. We met the mayor! All the sparkly lovers amongst you would have adored it - we got to see all the bling, mayors chain worth �300,000 set with diamonds & rubies. One of the apprentices got to try it on & one of the mums got to try on the mayoress's �40,000 chain. Unfortunately it wasn't us or I'd be posting pics right now! Some stats for you: 256 applied 184 tested 21 interviewed 6 appointed I had no idea. Our city hall has a long, long tradition of taking on apprentices - and JP is the latest. Incredibly moving. Starts his placement in Legal tomorrow afternoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llisa32 Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Aww...sounds like you had a great time Really pleased it's going so well <'> and what about those stat's eh! clever lad! Must take after his mum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Ooh no I'm useless at the stuff he's good at like maths & IT I can however spot a sale bargain at 50 paces, & my knowledge of Jonny Depp is unrivalled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Wow, that's sounds so impressive! The stats and the jewellery! Good Luck again JP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 16, 2007 On the whole I think I prefer the jewellery! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
