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Dec 30
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I was feeling quite pleased with myself that I had got through Christmas feeling relatively calm and unscathed. It went well - STBX had kids on Christmas Day and delievered them to me on Boxing Day. I spent Christmas day alone, wrapping my kids presents and generally just chilling out. Had a great day with them on Boxing Day, doing the presents and Christmas Dinner and all the usual stuff. Really enjoyed my time with them - more so than for some time, as it was just me and them - no family, no feuds, no sniping, no point scoring etc. Great! Didn't even get upset at STBX desperately upstaging me on what she bought for the kids. They loved my presents, so that is all that matters to me.
New Year has traditionally been a big family party night at our hotel, with up to 120 adults and children revelling in the general fun and mayhem. This year, no different, except it was the first one where me and STBX have to play out the Host and Hostess part in front of our children, regular customers, staff and friends, in spite of where we are in our separation and divorce.
It was difficult, to say the least. Too many memories of New Year past. As midnight approached, I busied myself with giving out the party poppers and blowers, trying to stay as far away from the STBX and children as possible . It just didn't feel right. Normally, at midnight, the children myself and STBX would form up into the Auld Lang Syne huddle and hug each other. I didn't want to spoil it for the kids, so tried to be out of sight for the ten minutes after midnight, so they could do their thing with their mum.
Bless them, they did that and then came and hunted me down, for a dad hug and kiss.
So many of my regular customers, staff and friends came up to me to say 'It's not been the best year for you has it? It's going to be a much better year for you this year...' It's so nice to know that they care.
So armed with such goodwill and support, how can I fail to move onwards and upwards?
All the very best to all of you too. Hope the light in the tunnel shines brightly for you all this year
Mike
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ChrisM
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| January 01, 2008 | ||
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And you Mike. I know this has been a trying time for you. But you have sailed a steady course and you are reaping what you sew. Things can only get better so they say. Nice one mate. Happy New year. Chris. | |
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Sals45
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| January 02, 2008 | ||
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Yeah...you did it Mike! All the hard work and effort to keep going simply earns respect from onlookers but your children are the proof of all the good you are trying to achieve. |
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Gilly
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| January 02, 2008 | ||
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All the very best Mike - and what better tribute from your kids. Onwards and upwards... | |
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fio
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| January 03, 2008 | ||
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Well done Mike - have a great 2008, you deserve it. You have done so well to hold everything together for the kids and the hotel. I really admire your strength and resolve.  |
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Specialdad
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| January 04, 2008 | ||
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Happy new year mike, hang in there mate. | |
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