Long Distance Information give me....

Well LL, Little Lady or is that Large Lady, who knows what the abbreviation stands for...something or nothing at all.

Bit like you really. You stood for something once, now you stand for nothing at all in the scheme of things.

Been in Memphis, Tennessee for two days or so on business with my wife. You may recall, if I mentioned it before, that we have real estate interests there. Had to wrap up a bit - it gets cool away from the sunny south east...USA. Back now, in the balmy temperatures of Florida.

Have quite a crowd here for Christmas. Family of course plus friends dropping in. We don't celebrate Boxing Day this side of the Pond, so back to normal on the 26th for some.

Have you ever thought where your life might be now if you hadn't chosen that other fork, made that other decision (quote: 'why do I always make the wrong decisions' ).

I  mention again because I think you are both jealous and envious of where I am both geographically and in life's stakes. Your recent graphic message seems to lend support to my supposition. Jealous because another woman is enjoying life with me and envious because you passed on what was on offer. 

That was your decision at the time because you are both impulsive and suffer from short term pleasure syndrome. I know you regretted what you decided and did - the quote above, made afterwards, supports that. You also thought if you returned, I would have left you high and dry. At the time, no, I wouldn't have done. In thinking that, you applied your own standards and behavior...not mine. I  have higher moral standards and integrity.

I find it a little intriguing that you feel compelled to follow my activities 8 years after we parted. For my part I was serious in keeping tabs on you, but now it's more for amusement than anything. There is little chance there will ever be a reunion now.

I am writing this during the period I set aside for writing my novels. I thought the picture below might amuse you. This used to be me trying to get inspiration. Coffee by the gallon (this is America - no metric here) and so many cigarettes. I still drink the coffee (less) but the smoking went quite a few years back. Not even a cigar...wink, wink ;-)

I am sure you are aware from what I wrote back then that I kept an eye on you through various means, partly to monitor 'goings on', partly to look out for you...believe it or not! This graphic below caught my eye (excuse all the puns) because it was a lady that was on your 'case'. Another still is, in a manner of speaking

We will be moving to our home in New Hampshire shortly after Christmas. You'll know from previous years, this is something of a tradition in my wife's family. Of course there's the skiing and fun things to do in the snow as well. Cas and Liz live in Boston and are our dearest friends. I  have known Cas from our Navy days together. Funny how we both married American girls.

I guess you missed out all round, one way and another. Missed out on the very good life I enjoy, missed out on a fella who was devoted to you (and is devoted to his family) and missed out on all that sun, sea, sand and palms that you love so much. What did you trade it for? Not that much it turns out.

A real fat guy whose long term health must be questionable, fleeting weekends and occasional holidays, none of which show much imagination, and all the equally questionable 'fun' of the beautiful game.

I guess you are enjoying an evening of darkness and dampness in equal measure whereas here it's sunny and around 86F. What are your plans for the weekend? They seem to mainly constitute ....... eating, with a little occasional shopping. Pretty mundane don't you thjink...and you used to say you wanted excitement in your life.

For that I think you made the wrong choice...by a mile. I'll leave you to dwell on my meanderings - you could always respond of course, but you won't. That same cowardly trait that was there in late 2005 hasn't gone away has it.

Ciao