I'm sorry about your family, that is a lot to handle all at once. I don't know about you, but change and I are not good friends - sometimes we are not even on speaking terms.
On a positive note, being closer to family must be a comfort. And a UK summer sounds nice - at present my driveway is a frying pan waiting to cook a person at midday.
The personal stuff is the best. That is all I read and write :)
Change is tough, gotta grab it by the nuts and ride it like... err, well i think you know what I mean.
There will be at least 2 nice days in England this summer :)
And yes, your writings are great, I need to pop over more for some giggles.
I always have difficulty with testicle metaphors...I just can't relate to them, not having any :)
I base all of my beliefs about weather in England from the movie Pride and Prejudice. I do seem to recall rain in that scene that takes place in the summer...
:)
Oh yeah, the seasons do not mean much with regards to rain. It will show up when it feels like it. I'm going to need some new footwear, no longer will I be able to get away with holes :)