30/7/84

Looks like these entries will get fewer and farther between. Time is passing so quickly, change coming so rapidly, that I can hardly keep up…..Elections last proved a great surprise. There is a new government now. The NDP took 9 of 13 seats which means a new set of ministers (yet to be announced) and a subsequent reorganization of most ministries, departments and statutory bodies. Nothing looking solid yet. One of the NDP’s promises was to reorganize the Marketing corp. But how and when that will happen is anyone's guess. Once again I'm in limbo, looking at a very uncertain future. Work still goes ahead, moving very quickly but how will it change?....

The election came in on the winds of tropical storm Arthur which delayed my leaving for Barbados on Thursday morning. That was a quick trip filled with last minute meetings and errands that left me exhausted and glad to be home. Busy with many things now. A report to write for July, letters of thank you for the Barbados group who brought me over. Plans for Europe to complete. Plans to be made for our return to the states just 17 weeks away! Checked on Eastern's unlimited cost $596 us from St Vincent. Not bad at all and good news for potential visitors. That is firm. Todd however would have to pay $696 since he is traveling alone. Too much perhaps for him. So what's next? Gads, I need to take care of just the most pressing things at the instant once caught up, I can deal with the future. There is a bizarre array of details to clear up which will accelerate time as the end of our service draws near.

Phone call from home was great! It's always good to hear voices and get caught up with the most vital runnings at home - often forgotten in the rush to write an interesting letter. Back to back parties on Sunday, brunch at Doreen's (Sheila's sister) and a PC welcome party for the new trainees. Time flieth!