A BIT AWKWARD

So, we go to dinner last night, and are sitting waiting for our food, when who should walk into the restaurant.... 

It's the Real Estate Agent from Hamilton who tried to sell us a leaky plaster home.  Who deliberately doctored the contract we put on that house, so we couldn't get out of the purchase!  Who knew the owners of that house personally, and was aware that house had issues.  She had a conflict of interest, and was also dishonest in not disclosing all she knew about the house.

Luckily of course, we did get out of the purchase, but it took almost a week of agonising negotiations with our lawyer and bank before we could cancel the contract.  It was probably one of the worst weeks of MY LIFE.

This estate agent WAS a person we had known and trusted for over 20 years.  I considered her a friend.

After that shonky, incredibly horrible experience with her, I never wanted to see her again.

And there she was, walking into the restaurant.
Apparently she waved at Stew and he politely waved back.  I didn't see that.

But I did see her walk in and sit down, with her back to us.  All evening, I was acutely aware of her in the background.  I felt on edge the whole time.

Then, bugger me if she didn't come up to me and put her hand on my shoulder and say "Hello, I didn't see you there, how are you?"
I almost cringed, kept my eyes on my phone and said "Fine thanks"... not looking at her for even a second.

She must  have got the message I was not going to be passing the time of day with her, and she left the restaurant.  Phew!

I know I was pretty rude to her ... but she's lucky I didn't say something downright nasty instead of just blanking her.  

I hope to never run into her again, but if I do, somehow I doubt she will come up to exchange 'pleasantries' ever again.  The cow.  To this day I wish we had taken her to court for the stress and expense she put us through, not to mention the downright dishonest way she acted.

So... while it wasn't nice seeing her last night, I am proud of the 'calm' way in which Stew and I handled the situation.

And she didn't totally ruin our evening, we still had a lovely meal in lovely company.

Moving on... we expect Martyn and Jacqui back sometime this morning.  Their kids have been great, no problems at all.  Sofia took quite a while to go to sleep last night... but she did eventually.
Not a problem really.  Totally used to kids in this house.

Later on today, sometime... we are going into Hamilton to visit Russell and Ange.  They have 4 week old chocolate Labrador puppies (5).  We fancy a cluck over them.

I will get heaps of photos I'm sure *smiles*

After visiting with them we shall go to the mall for lunch... something like 'air pie' for me!  Dinner last night was HUGE... so I doubt I will need much today.  I'm not going to be surprised if I don't lose weight this week!

ONWARD...

ABOVE: One happy kid, one tired kid and three happy dogs.
Stew got up an hour ago to feed the spare kids... I was a bit slower, but am up now.

A bit disappointed... our FBG trip to Rotorua was cancelled due to a very bad weather forecast.  And today?  Sun is out, no sign of stormy weather.  Grrrr.

ABOVE:  Sofia came out this morning in a pretty shirt... I took one look and ... now we are twins!  lol  
She's a bit difficult to get a good photo of ... but we did get something semi decent.  (I'm talking about the kid btw!)

Been to town.  Just got home.  Photos:

ABOVE:  Beautiful puppies!  3 girls, 2 boys.  Fat little buggers!  Mummy dog looked totally over her kids.  lol

These puppies are for sale.  If anyone is interested I am happy to forward your name and contact details to Russell and Ange.

Well it's been a lovely day.  Winding down now, off to bed very soon.