@Mazarita I used to love storms ... but it is tricky when they get destructive ...
Take Care up NOrth ...
My son and are well. It is a well deserved rest day after production week.of his opera. It was fun and not as stressful as the show where he did a quick rescue in a lead role.
It was lovely and entertaining. I knew a few of the caste ... They are a bunch of great people for my son to hang out with ..They are taking it to the country in a month.
After the difficulties of early in the year ... it is so good to have a few ticks ... in the bank.
The other business is still not sorted ... endless adjournments ...
We can only do what we can do.
Bye for now, @eth. You are going just as I've got the use of my desktop again. Storm is still around but not on top of us any more. I much prefer my fingers on a full sized keyboard! Enjoy the evening and catch up again soon.
@Appleblossom, sounds great with your son in the opera, and some good people to hang out with. A good break for him to go out to the country with it soon too. Wonderful that you are feeling the 'ticks' accumulating. I relate to that. For me it's a lot to do with how I am going with basic life things, like staying out of bed during the day, showering, regular washing of clothes and dishes, cleaning, keeping appointments and getting out of the flat. I feel so much better when I'm achieving those things, partly from a much improved sense of accomplishment. Funny how things that most people take for granted feel like the highest achievements for me these days. 
There was another good thing that happened today too, which has lifted my 'artistic career' spirit in the wake of recent feelings of failure. I received a message from a video artist, academic and curator in the USA, asking to show one of my videos as part of an exhibition in Amsterdam in December. Chuffed! 
Well, I think that's it from me for this long session of forum chat. Haven't responded to earlier posts from others yet, but will before long! One thing before I go though. @Exoplanet, 'fence jubilation' gave me a big laugh. What a fantastic way you have with words, not to mention a great sense of humour! I agree with Apple - fence jubilation is definitely a thing! More from me to you soon. 
@everyone, kind wishes to all for an okay or better evening.
hello @Exoplanet
I can sense your exhilaration...why not ..
you have been to ***** and back to get this done...
a huge release of emotions.....
yeah....I get this...I have been here in a different degree in my life and felt that independent sense of achievement that other s might see as a job done...
you have worked so hard for this...battled obstacles and achieved this end goal...
go for it girl...
you deserve every single bit of "yes I did this"
seriously I am so happy for you....you have achieved a part of me that I did not at your age and yes tears running down face.. thank you for sharing and achieving this for yourself,,,myself...and possibly others to come...
I love it...
