A whole slew of news

Matt: Welcome back, Sorry I've been away for a few days but things have been a bit busy. To the news:

Kelly, with the aid of the lovely Ann, has managed to secure another villa in 'The Springs'. Excellent news well done girls and thank you! This one has been lived in and Kelly has managed to strike a deal where we get to keep some of the furnishings.
So that's a really positive step. I think Kelly can move in after the 5th of April.

Secondly, you know that little issue of a job for me?? Well I got one!!! COME ON!!
Yep, they finally called me and offered me the job after much doubt on my part due to the time factor. So I have handed in my notice and should be out there by the end of the month. Exciting stuff. Now *unfurrowing the ream* my list of things to do before I go...

She may have finished work yesterday but today has been an all action day. Jojo has been very very busy trying to prepare the house for renting. What a job!! 25 years worth of stuff to sort through. She's done an excellent job and the front drive is currently reminiscent of a breakers yard. We've managed to stow most of the important stuff in the attic and there is a whole lot of stuff that needs dumping, the van arrives tomorrow so, more fun to be had.

So I'm taking Jojo out for a well deserved lunch and I think we'll relax for the evening.

A set back..

Matt: Kelly was due to sign the papers for our liitle place in "The Springs" but sadly the landlord pulled out, got a better offer. That's no fun. So Kelly is having to start viewing places again in the hope to find somewhere to live. I'm giving her all the help and support I can, but being thousands of miles away is frustrating.

Still we have to stay positive and something will come up very soon. She's working really hard and I appreciate everything she's doing for us.

Might have further news later today. I'll keep you posted.

"You treat this place like a Hotel"

Matt: Not much news to tell on the UK side of things. Still no Job News. So frustrating being over here looking for a job out there.

Kelly starts work tomorrow and is just settling into her new 2 week home. It's a hotel apartment, which means she has a little cooker and a microwave etc. Painfully, she has to move out in 2 days and then move back in a few days later.. booking issues with some function, how inconsiderate. She's sounding very positive though and feels a lot better after a productive day house hunting with Ann. Thanks Ann we love you.

keep coming back.. soon well be posting exciting pictures too, haven't done any so far as pictures of me on the phone and sending email are considered dull in some peoples mind... can't understand that myself.. :)

Happy Happy, out!!

Hunting continues

Matt: Morning all, today Kelly and Ann have gone to Dubai, they are hiring a car and driving from Abu Dhabi. Kelly has made lots of appointments to meet with villa owners and agency people for viewings. Of course their priority was breakfast at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, who can blame them.

Good luck girls, I wish I was there to help you out.

Home Alone

Matt: Well it's a very sad day today, I've had to come away from the U.A.E. without one of my favourite things... Kelly. She delivered me to the aitport and we said goodbye for atleast a month. I miss her dearly.

But the good news is that we went looking for somewhere to live and may have succeeded. "The Springs" is a nice pretty Arabian suburbia just outside the main city. Unfortunately I've had to leave Kelly to deal with the details of it, but it looks positive and we both very excited about living there.

Now about that Job.....

Safe and Sound

Matt: You'll be pleased to know that Kelly arrived safe and sound in Abu Dhabi with 47kgs of luggage in tow. Too many shoes I'd say.
It's great to see her.

as the Crane flies

Matt: I thought I would quickly update the site. Kelly is on a plane as I type, winging her way to Abu Dhabi. We pick her up later tonight.

JoJo has sold her car today, they collect it on the 31st. Well done you. It's all happening so fast now, it's freightening.

good news, Gulf news

Matt: Well as the modern age allows me to, I thought I would sit in Startbuck in Abu Dhabi's Marina Mall and update you all.
Kelly is flying out to Abu Dhabi tomorrow (Thursday 10th) just in time for Anns birthday. They have got Kelly's visa sorted and she has a week of fun trying to find somewhere to live before she starts work on the 19th March.
So it's all go now.

Luckily we'll share a few days together before I return home. Hopefully I will have good news on the job front also very soon, so I won't be too far behind. Keep it all crosses people, luv you all.

we made contact...

Matt: Well I've been here for a couple of days and have made some good contacts. I hired a car and joined the destruction derby of UAE traffic heading for Dubai. Not for the faint hearted.

I went to an interview on Monday, which went pretty well and they called me back for a second interview. That was today, which I also feel pretty positive about. They should let me know within a week.
Not wanting to sit around and wait, I headed to Dubai Internet City and handed out a few CVs, doubtful anything will come of these but you never know. While there I hooked up with a great guy, Bill, he runs a contracting agency in Dubai mainly dealing with Microsoft. Was good to meet him and he's set me up to meet a friend of his tomorrow.

In other news: I have just spoken to the lovely Kelly Ann, and she is flying out here on Thursday. Excellent news. Can't wait to see her.

Safe arrival

Matt: After 2 hours in the car, 2 hours at the airport, 7.5 on the plane and 40 minutes in a crazy taxi I'm here, I've arrived safely in Abu Dhabi. Then temperature was a mild 17 degrees C upon arrival at 07:15 this morning and has been getting warmer since. AirCon rules OK!!!

Having setup my temporary office on the coffee table, I got to work making contact. Things are going pretty well so all I need now is a bit of luck. Hope you are all crossing those fingers!!

A massive thank you to my Gorgeous Kelly for dropping me at the airport (even after a late night,too much to drink, an early morning and 2 games of hockey, you're a rock Baby xx)

This has been Matt Wilson, reporting for Matt & Kelly's Big Adventure, in Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Ahead.

Matt: I have booked my flight with Etihad and will be flying out of London Heathrow on Saturday the 5th March for a week. I have had the generous offer from Ann and Mick to stay with them in Abu Dhabi while in the UAE. This helps loads so thank you ever so much guys, it's really appreciated. I'll hirer a car and travel up to Dubai where I'll hit the deck running...

Watch out Dubai - I'm on my way!!