Number Two son is in Toronto, has already arranged his national insurance number and is on the track of a job. This is all good to hear.
Number One son, meanwhile, is somewhere down south preparing to take a flight on Saturday. When he gets there he will be spending the first ten days travelling round in a camper van.
Ah, the carefree days of youth.
Julia had to wake me up the other day when she left me in the car whilst shopping, but it’s not the same thing as camping.
Most of the day was spent researching medals to go on eBay. I found a couple of interesting stories, which I’m writing up.
The Genghis Khan coin sold for £16. It’s cheap for 800 years of history and a link to one of the most famous names in history. But, on the other hand, it’s expensive for a piece of dust-gathering junk. It’s just a question of perspective.
Canada seems like a very good option, these days. Bravo to your son.
It’s OK if you like snow and bears and maple syrup. In an ideal world I’d spend spring and summer in UK, watch the coloured leaves in New England and overwinter in New Mexico.:-)
That’s quite a well thought-out plan. I’ve never been to New Mexico – that’s an interesting choice.
D H Lawrence went there in the 1920s. I doubt I’ll ever go, but it seems to have decent weather.
Perspective, indeed. An item’s worth is what you sell it for, I think.
You can’t argue with that.. 🙂
Is No. 2 son emigrating? I think the coin is cheap
Some coins are surprisingly cheap – it’s because not many people collect them.
No 2 son entered the annual lottery for 2-year working visas and got one. He may come back sooner depending on education plans.
Ah
Your younger son has been quick off the mark in getting his insurance number. I hope he finds work soon. £16 doesn’t sound a lot for such an interesting coin.
I think kids get more effective the further they are away from home. 🙂
Yes, £16 seems quite reasonable to me too.