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I thought today would be a good day as any to offer a few updates on the goings on of Karen, Dan and the clan as they settle into a routine in London, and the new resident who is sharing my living quarters: Abercrombie the dog.

First off, I am happy to report that Karen, Dan and the twins arrived safely in London, and have enjoyed a week just getting settled in, and spending time with Karen's younger sister, Emma, an art therapist for the London school board. Originally they had planned on staying with her sister and her fiance, but weren't sure about living in such close quarters for an entire year. Evidently, those were needles worries.

Suffice it to say they were pleasantly surprised to learn that the fiance was significantly more "resourced" than Emma had let on, and they were relieved to discover the size of the flat they were to share was, as Karen put it, "more than large".  I've seen pictures, and trust me, it is a bloody mansion! They have a fully functional separate two bedroom suite with its own entrance, kitchen, "parlour" and two bathrooms. Of course making my decision to visit, one that may see multiple occurrences over the next year.

Dan started his position with the air ambulance helicopter service last week, and it is apparently been quite the transition. While the basics of paramedic scope and practice are similar, he is finding the orientation and all the local specifics to be quite the learning curve. In many ways I miss the clinical elements of paramedic work, and this position is one I really envy. I have no doubt that after the initial "newness" wears off, Dan will be hitting his full stride and be having a ball.

Karen is planning on adding a once a week entry to the blog, writing on something local and specific to London. She has asked me to put out the word for any suggestions readers may be interested in regarding postings she could write about. So, anything you want to know about London first hand, now is the chance. Leave your suggestions in the comments.

Abercrombie, the Lab / Poodle cross is actually quite the model canine I am finding out. He is more than mannered, is quiet (relatively), and thankfully, is the latest object of Singher's undying affection. So far, so good! Though as I am finding out, walking two dogs this size has proven to be a bit of a unique challenge when doing the old poop and scoop, but I'm learning quickly.  Overall, I have to say that things are going well with two canines in the house, though I am not naive enough to think this is anything but the honeymoon period. A nice way of saying; expect a ranting update sometime soon.