Last update before Christmas, I reckon. I'm posting from the shop PC and don't expect another chance to use a net-access PC before work begins again. So, y'all have a nice holiday one way or another.
I'm looking forwards to this Christmas. In the recent history, it's felt a bit anticlimactic - the family weren't together, and the family that did meet up argued. However, something keeps me hopeful about this year's festivities. Despite the problems and the losses, it can still hopefully be a positive family moment. All the family are going to be here this year from what I understand, with the exception of the rich uncle who's too good for us these days, so it'll be a pleasant family occasion.
I'll keep a little notepad by my side over Christmas, as I'm sure Nan or Cliff will say some interesting things whilst inebriated.
In other news, how do you pronounce the Pokémon name Torchic? Is it Tor-chick or Torch-ick or Tor-chic? I think he'll be named Bob whenever possible to relieve the difficulty of this situation.
You make sure you enjoy yourself too. Bring back some photos - from the sound of it, the camp's quite a pretty thing - it'd be nice to see the place that you have so many memories attached to.
Looks like we'll have another "Pedro" if all else fails..
As for Torchic, I'd be inclined to say Tor-Chick. And I'm the king of pronunciation, so that must be right.
And because I feel like it, have my current Pokemon Leaf Green team names, and their origins if needed.
Jack - Charizard (OMFG Jack Spicer is love. First Charizard I've owned that was not named Milo.)
Annie - Pidgeot (after my AE fancharacter.)
Margerine - Butterfree (...I am so witty. XD)
Fluffy - Gyarados (the ONLY surviving name from way back in the days of Pokemon Red.)
Specter - Persian (Don't really need to explain this one...)
Stanlehchu - Pikachu (Inside joke involving a game called Okage:Shadow King. )