Mycroft got three A* grades. He won't tell you because he says it feels like showing off. But I will, because I'm happy to show him off. He worked so hard, and we're very proud.
We went out for celebratory tea after we'd picked up the results.
Before we got them John was practically climbing the walls, he was far, far more nervous - outwardly -than Mycroft. Especially once Mycroft had the envelopes and was walking back towards us. I'm amazed my hand still works, the way he was crushing it.
I did feel sorry for some of the older boys, who were looking very downcast, with slightly irate, or - possibly worse - very 'sorry' parents.
Mycroft's headmaster shook his hand, and his head of year clapped him on the back and was very pleased for him. Of course, now there's talk of AS levels and A levels, as well as next year's GCSEs! Poor kid.
It's also made Sherlock vow HE will get A* too, which is good - always nice to have goals!
I'm glad to say Murray is still suffering after ambushing me. I think, probably, that I passed the test of...whatever he was testing me. He hasn't yet had Mrs Holmes evict me, anyway. So probably done something right.
I missed John and the boys so much - don't really enjoy being alone. Don't sleep particularly well. Still, it was only for a few days. And the seminar went well - got a bit of feedback already, people saying it was useful. All I can hope for, really. Might help an investigation sometime, get some criminal caught.
Now I give you this to ponder:
There's...something I very much want to say, to end this post. But I can't. So...well, this is here because I know this is where I would say it, if I could. May come back to edit...
Edit - so, I can say it now. This was my last post as an unmarried man :)
64 comments:
those are amazing results for an amazing young man, well done Mycroft :-)
It is rather lovely that John was so nervous but I hope your hand recovers ;-)
I'm glad the seminar went well and that that and the spontaneous stag night made being away from your boys almost worthwhile.
Well done Mycroft, they don't give away A* grades, even the very brightest have to work for them! I like to see hardwork repaid!
Lancs. Anon
Oh, that's brilliant, Mycroft - well done. I'm so glad all your hard work paid off :-)
Lestrade - I'm glad to hear your seminar was useful for people :-) And I hope that whatever it is that you want to post but can't isn't causing you too much angst (or better yet, that it's something good).
I hope your hand was only mildly crushed. I was probably more nervous than I was for my own results…and with far less reason. Silly, really.
What did you do? Stay at school for A levels? Then Uni?
Congratulations again, Mycroft! (I assumed that's what you got, actually. :)) And yay for celebratory tea, too!
I bet you can get the same scores if you want to, Sherlock. You've seen what it takes to do it, so you know how to go about it when the time comes. *nods*
L, I hope you find a way to say what it is you want to say, even if in the end it's not on here.
it's not a bad thing. It just...isn't the right time to say it yet.
That's good, then.
L - yeah. It wasn't even that I expected to do badly…they just seemed so vitally important at the time.
Well..they sort of where, if you wanted to go into medicine? I mean...there's not many things that need better results, I don't imagine.
Bet you'd have got a few A*...if they'd existed then ;)
But even if I hadn't got into medical school, I would have done something else. I can see that now. But at the time, it seemed like my only other option was doom and despair!
Anyway, I'm glad Mycroff seems to be more sensible than I was. And very proud, of course. :)
Yeah, imagine, you could have fallen in with a bad crowd, ended up in dodgy bars and clubs with ruffians...
Mycroft is more sensible than anyone else has ever been :)
Clubs with glow sticks?
men with eyeliner! You would have required medical attention ;)
Ha, very likely.
Anyone got plans for the Bank Hol then? Weather looks a bit patchy...
nice bike ride somewhere tomorrow, Danger?
I'd entirely forgotten it was the bank holiday! my brain is mush for dates when I don't have school to keep me right ;-)
L - that would be great! You have anywhere in mind?
I've got tomorrow off, so a lovely long weekend :-) No plans though. Trying to think of somewhere to go that won't be full of tourists...
Nowhere special, Danger. Just...be nice for the four of us to get out? Get lunch in a pub? Seems far too soon Sherlock'll be back at school.
...both of them, actually. They go back close together this time, don't they?
They do, and much too soon. This summer has seemed much shorter than usual.
Yeah...but we also seemed to have fitted lots in?
True :)
and a bit more to fit in yet ;)
Indeed--you have a date with Sherlock to fit in!
:)
Have a nice ride gents and a lovely day together :-)
That last bit makes me feel like I am being taunted -- in a good way! I hope so, and that you've got something lovely to tell us soon. We're running out of month!
Bit warm and sticky, but otherwise a lovely ride ;)
And biking's pretty good too :)
So, we've agreed, to give you lot time to scrub up and brush the dust off your best hats...
It's time to tell you that our wedding day is....tomorrow.
:)
I can still hardly believe it :)
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(sorry, sorry, I'm just excited for you! GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! Can't wait to hear all about it from Mrs. H!)
*dusts off hat* Will feathers and pink satin do? Its an 1886 model, but that's all I have!
I can't believe it either.
Guess.. Sherlock, want a slightly early dinner date tonight? Otherwise afraid I'll be off the market.
Seems... Well, looking at our suits hanging up ready makes it feel slightly more real, but not much!
I hoped that it was something like that, very exciting, I hope you have a wonderful time. It's amazing how well Sherlock's done at keeping the secret!
Rushes off to find hat!
Have a great day you two.
Looking forward to hearing all about it from Mrs H.
brilliant news :-)
Good luck to you both and to Mrs Hudson in keeping us informed ;-)
SO EXCITED!!
Thanks, guys. :) Maz - sounds like an excellent hat.
L - I assume I'll believe it by the end of the day tomorrow ;)
YAY!!!!!
Good luck tomorrow, guys, I hope you have a wonderful day :-)
Whee!! I hope it all goes beautifully--I''ll look forward to reading all about it after Shabbat is over. :)
Great secret-keeping, y'all!
Danger - you won't. That's why rings are nice - to remind you it wasn't a dream!
Thanks everyone :) it's terrifying and exciting!
Speaking of... Where are our rings??
Ok, Wow! I will probably miss the actual live-blogging bit...because I'll be out with my husband celebrating our 17th anniversary!
CONGRATS GUYS, and all the best wishes for a memorable tomorrow.
(And well done on the secret keeping)
SQUEEEEE! I'm so thrilled for you two! Congratulations and I hope that tomorrow is everything you wish for and more! Here's to a beautiful future (raises coffee mug in toast - it's still relatively early morning where I am)
And Mycroft, well done Sir ;)
Sherlock, I hope you have a wonderful time tomorrow as well.
A very excited
LyricalSinger
L - Murray's got them. They're perfectly safe, I swear!
So very excited for you all! I can't wait to read about it.
Have fun on your date with Sherlock tonight, Lestrade!
Congratulations Mycroft and John and Lestrade! And congratulations to Sherlock, too. Will Mrs H be liveblogging on this blog or on John's, or both?
Ella
Murrays got them... And that's supposed to ease my worry???
Ella - I think L's, but I'm not sure? We'll ask.
L - It will be fineeeeee. He's very responsible...about some things.
He's probably swallowed them or something...
Well, at least we'd know for certain where they were...
John, it seems that Sherlock is taking Orio out, Carla is planning an evening with Mycroft. Paul is going on a football stadium tour with his Dad.
So would you like to have dinner with me?
As long as you don't get him drunk in a jacuzzi and play with his nipples or get arrested...
Nicky - I'd be honoured.
YAY!!! This is so exciting!
I haven't even got a hat...
Hats not compulsory :)
Nicky - we'll come and see you once you're all settled in the hotel? Give us a call.
John, I promise to do nothing my brother would do to you!
We'll just be a while getting mum settled and things.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
We're washing the dogs for tomorrow its fun
Nice! Are they splashing around a lot?
Good news on top of good news! Well done, Mycroft - I'm so glad your hard work paid off. And YAY Lestrade & John! So exciting! I will probably sleep through the lot of it, given the time difference, but I look forward to reading all about it when I wake. And hearing about everyone's hats :) Maybe I can find some ribbons for my black straw sun hat I just bought in preparation for summer ... YAY again! Hope you all enjoy your evenings.
Oh, and happy anniversary Kestrel!
Happy anniversary, Kestrel!
I can't wait to hear about the wedding from Mrs. H. And from you two, after you've recovered enough to give us a full recap. I know it may seem silly, coming from someone who's never met you, but the four of you hold such a special place in my heart and you've made me smile (and chortle, and roll my eyes) on many a day that I've needed it. Congratulations! Greg and John, I wish you all the joy in the world.
My hat is all set and ready to go!
I was driving to work this morning, wondering if perhaps the wedding date was soon, like soon as in this weekend.
I got to work, opened my email, and found an email from a friend telling me that your wedding day is tomorrow. :)
Congratulations to all of you, men, boys, family, and nice clean doggies. I hope your weather is marvelous; ours looks to be very nice!
AftSO
woo hoo! congrats! I'm nearly caught up, but glad I peeked ahead. I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow, and no doubt refreshing the pages to follow the excitement.
Congrats to Kestrel, too, that's wonderful.
all the best,
S
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