November 2006

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I’m very anxious…

Posted November 30, 2006 in Working for the man | Leave a response

The prospect of being home by xmas is not looking terribly crash hot. About two weeks ago I initiated the process of contract termination, including the payout of monies owed. Although there remains over three weeks before we hit xmas – I am not terribly confident (at this stage) of being paid out outstanding entitlements…

Eli’s back !!

Posted November 29, 2006 in Stori long Ples | Leave a response

Eli got back this afternoon from “Mudjin”, a small village in the Markham Valley about 2 hours from Lae, where she was helping a PhD student with some translation work on some research she is doing in PNG. I sure missed (new experience) Eli whilst she was away for three weeks and briefly saw her at at lunch time – sure am looking forward to giving her a big hug…

“One of those days”

Posted November 28, 2006 in Rantings | Leave a response

Yes, it’s certainly been one of those days !!…

Another Visit to Wagang village

Posted November 26, 2006 in Stori long Ples | Leave a response

Arrived back in Lae this afternoon after another visit to Wagang-Luhu. This was my 5th visit to the village. Highlights of this visit were as follows…

Duna Elementary School Graduation

Posted November 22, 2006 in Street Pasin | Leave a response

Was invited to a Graduation Ceremony today at Duna Elementary School at Scout Camp in West Taraka. Graduation ceremonies are a huge thing in PNG, whether they be a graduation for an Elementary school, a Primary school, High school or a University graduation…

The “exit” process…

Posted November 22, 2006 in Working for the man | Leave a response

A pain in the proverbial! With my time here at UNITECH slowly drawing to an end, I have commenced the employment termination process. There are forms to fill out and people to see. Paperwork – paperwork – and more paperwork!!…