Get Together

I guess you could call me a people person.  I find people incredibly interesting.  Everyone has their own story.  Their own walk through life.  Their own challenges – defeats and victories.  Things not understood and things that are clear.
Yesterday we needed our spa looked at.  We used to source someone from far away (well Strathpine) but this time we decided to ask one of the local pool companies.  They did not do it, but recommended someone to us.  Turns out they live in Northlakes which is much closer.
When I first rang, he said he would ring back.  I was not surprised as I heard kids in the car who obviously wanted his attention.  Turns out he has four kids and they are all under 8.  We finally made contact, and he said he would be around.
He actually said he would ring when he was on his way.  I kept my phone with me awaiting his call.  Trouble is, my phone has been playing up by not sounding when it is expected to.  He rang and I had no idea.
Fortunately I checked for messages.  One of them was he was on his way.  At the exact moment I read that there was a knock on the door.  I told him I was reading messages and apparently he was on his way.
We have had a few different ones over to do various things we needed done.  Never though have we experienced a visit like that one.  Turns out that although he is thoroughly Australian his father was from PNG and his mum of Dutch decent.
Never have I known a conversation to flow as freely.  We learned a fair bit about each other.  Although he works also in the mines on a fly in fly out basis we are getting together for lunch in a few weeks.  Merril and I and he and his wife.
I love that.  I remember someone saying to me “I did not know there was anyone like you out there.”  I feel I so understand that sentiment.  I never knew there was anyone like this guy out there, but I know we are the richer for it (though some may say the poorer for it as servicing the spa cost).
Whatever.  It was one of those things that just felt like it was meant to be.