DesDownunder's Blog

You two seem to be keeping your heads above water with grit and determination and your spirits up, too, probably by following through on some of the planks in the platform of the party of your choice.A lot of people here are pulling for you, Des. If anyone has the tenacity and smarts to get through this, it's certainly you.Cole

And the monstrous 'credit crunch' bites in Australia, too. So sorry you've been the victim of the beast, Des. On the other hand, thank you for popping up to give us an update so we know you're still around!As Cole says, hang on in there, buddy, we're all rooting for you and I for one have confidence you'll get through it. You can do it, you can do it, rah, rah, rah!! (shakes pompom, wiggles bum, executes perfect high kick, pulls hamstring, lies on ground in agony...)

Des, I truly feel the agony of what you're going through. I lost 40% of my income last June and have had to make a lot of painful adjustments. But you seem to know what is important in life..you always have. Bruin is right; you'll get through this. It's only a matter of sticking it out, doing what you have to do (and I know you will) and keeping that positive frame of mind that endears you to us.

Thank you Cole, Bruin and Richard, your words of encouragement are much appreciated and help keep our spirits up.Some days our optimism is all we have, but we refuse to submit to the forces of evil. (insert thunder bolt and dramatic heroic music here.)

I don't know what to say that won't sound overly schmultzy. Instead I'll send you a huge virtual hug. And another one for extra luck. :hug:Camy