Email Archive

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 02 May 2000, 18.01

To David Taylor

Hey Dave!

Dial up took ages to connect and my sister picked up the phone twice so this is far later than planned! Better send this quickly before she has an urgent call about Polly Pocket and I lose connection again. The plan is 8pm at Sharkeys then heading to The Room Club tonight! Can’t believe I’ll be turning 18 (is life over now?). Of course, no worries if you can’t make it! I know Shaun has you on the afternoon shift and you’ll have to wash that gherkin smell off before you can join us for glamorous 341 vodka and red bulls!

Don’t forget the drink you owe me. It’s the least you can do after I saved you from dining area duty and trash collection yesterday!

I think Kevin and Raji will be joining as well so don’t worry - you won’t be the only one from work.

Maybe see you later! Hope you can make it!

Sarah

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 01 June 2000, 10:32

To David Taylor

Hey Mr Bowling Master,

I’m not sure what happened to my game last night. Maybe I was distracted by my opponent’s charm ;) Though I have a feeling you might call it skill! I can’t believe we were the last ones to leave Hollywood Bowl and had to be forced to leave. We have too much to talk about. Thanks for waiting for my bus with me and giving me your jumper. I hope you weren’t too cold on your walk home.

I had a lovely time and if you feel like it, I’d be happy to take you on for round 2? I’ll start working on my strike skills.

Hopefully see you later when we cross over for our shifts. I will probably get there early as my dad can drop me off today so maybe catch you in the staff room.

Later,

Sarah x

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 25 December 2000, 14:15

To David Taylor

Happy Christmas handsome man!

We’re just about to have dinner and it’s the usual chaos over here. Mum has freaked out about the sprouts and dad is insisting on Nat King Cole on repeat. Hope you’re having a good day at your grandma’s. Did your mum like that bag we decided on?

Thank you so much for your present! I can’t believe you remembered and found the exact one I’d been looking for! I want to start reading it now. Warning: My dad saw me open it and said ‘we’ll have to meet this lad’ so you might be invited to an awkward meeting at ours soon! I haven’t told them I already had the awkward meeting with your mum at 2am (still so embarrassing!).

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow,

Thank you again xxx

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 07 October 2001, 09:31

To David Taylor

Hi Mr T,

I queued for 40 minutes to get on here! The computer room is packed for the first assignments of the year. I don’t even know what I’m doing mine on yet - I’ll think about that later.

Did you sort out that new room in your halls? I hope they can fit you in at the Fallowfield ones - Alice said they’re really nice and I’m glad you’ll have some friends. We can all hang out soon!

I had fun with my flat mates last night at that drink-the-bar dry thing. They’re actually turning out to be pretty nice and I think me and Amy are getting on well (I’m getting much better at rolling spliffs with her expert advice).

I miss you though and I can’t wait to come to Manchester next Saturday. I’ll get the Megabus (only a pound!) at 9 so I should be at the station around 11. Will you come and pick me up? I keep thinking about sleeping next to you again - but you’re having the wall side this time!

Email me back and I’ll queue again before the computer room closes at 9.

SA xxxxxxx

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 16 June 2004, 16:38

To David Taylor

Hi DT,

Good news! That job at Leeds Uni got back to me and I have a second interview! It’s not more money than the other one but I think this could be really good for the future career dreams. The woman was so nice too. I’ll know more after the interview on Wednesday afternoon.

I know you were still hoping we could live in Manchester but I think this could be super positive to get into the industry. What do you think? Tony said we could live at his place for a bit until we both get sorted. Let’s talk about it when I come on Saturday. I’ll get the 10am train again so I can get the bus to yours before we meet Andy and Jo.

Amy did what you thought she would but I took your advice and stayed calm and I think we got to a better place. What would I do without you?

I’ll call you at 10am tomorrow if you can wait at the payphone xxx

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 28 April 2006, 08:12

To David Taylor

Dave,

I don’t know when you’ll get this and I can’t call you on that number you left. I think it’s because I can’t make overseas calls on this phone.

I’m sorry to tell you like this but dad died. He had a massive heart attack last night. I’m back at home so you can call me there when you get this. Mum is ok but Katy is not doing too well. I think it must be the middle of the night where you are but please call when you get this. I know you loved him too. We were just talking about you yesterday and how we both can’t wait until your placement is over and you’ll be back home.

I feel so lost. I’ve lost my best friend.

Call me when you can. Wish you were here. I miss being in your arms and you always know the right thing to say xxxx

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 01 September 2007, 10.45

To David Taylor

Hi Dave, I know you’re at work so no need to respond now but the travel agent just rang and they said we need to change our flights to China. They said they can move it from the 19th to the 21st - guess this means more time in Malaysia! But let me know what you think.

I can’t believe we’re so close to leaving after so long saving and planning! 6 months of travelling! I’m so excited! I cannot wait to get out of this job and be on a beach in Thailand.

Do you think we should get those backpacks I saw in the sale?

xxxx

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 17 July 2009, 15:47

To David Taylor

Hi new housemate!

They said we can pick up the keys on Wednesday after work. They still need our passports and the landlord said the shower isn’t quite fixed but he’ll get it done before we move in. Was there anything else I needed to ask about? I lost that list we wrote the other day.

Why don’t we have Amy and everyone over on Friday for some drinks? We won’t have a sofa but we can get takeaway and use those cushions mum is giving us.

Hope we don’t annoy each other now we’ll see each other every day! Though I guess that 22 hour train journey in Vietnam was a good test. Haha!

See you later at Cin Cin’s (I got your dad the usual by the way),

Your sexy co-renter xxx

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 02 February 2010, 08:05

To David Taylor

Dave,

I got to work late this morning because you let the door open and the cat got out! The guy is coming to fix the latch but can you please double check before you leave!? She got into that woman’s porch again and almost did a wee! Then I had to wrestle her back inside and she ripped my shirt.

Also, we’re out of rice and I think you wanted to make that curry tonight. Do you want me to stop off on the way home or will you?

X

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 12 June 2011, 11:23

To David Taylor

Hi Mr T,

I read over the contract too and I think it all makes sense. Though I trust your judgement more than mine. All this legal jargon is so confusing. I submitted the last lot of pay slips and Andrew at the bank said that should be fine. I’m getting a bit scared! It’s a lot of money and a lot of years, isn’t it? Do you think we’re making the right decision to get a mortgage?

I drove past the house again this morning though and I think it’s perfect. I can really see us and the cats there until we get old. And a tree in the garden! I feel very lucky and very scared all at once.

If only my dad was here to help us decorate.

Well, I guess we are going to be homeowners soon! When did we grow up?

S xxxxx

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 04 April 2012, 13:12

To David Taylor

Hey DT,

Good news! Andy and Jo said they can come up for the BBQ next weekend! It’s going to be a big party! I think we should make some more halloumi and pasta and get a few more bottles of that cheap bubbly.

Shall we get to work on the garden on Saturday? We’ll be at the garden centre by 9am like old people!

Oh, and I’ll stop at Tesco on the way home for something for dinner x

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 02 May 2013, 19:42

To David Taylor

Hi Dave, Sorry to do this again but I’m just getting out of that meeting in Howden and I still need to write up the report for Margaret. I know I keep doing this but please go without me and I’ll try to get there asap X

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 17 June 2013, 21:30

To David Taylor

Where are you???

I called you but no answer. Steve said you left the office an hour ago. Did you forget it was tonight? Are you ok? It’s not like you to disappear and not pick up.

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 05 September 2013, 09:12

To David Taylor

I can’t talk right now so don’t call again. I’ve left for a few days. I’m ok and with a friend. I need some time to take this all in.

We’re both supposed to be at Katy’s engagement party on Sunday. I will go alone but won’t tell anyone. It will break their hearts as much as mine.

Don’t message or call me please. I’ll contact you here when I’m ready to come back to the house and talk. It feels like I don’t know who you are anymore.

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 10 December 2013, 15:08

To David Taylor

Hi Dave,

The solicitors said they have everything they need from me now. Just contact them when you have yours. I agree to the amount you have offered and then you transfer the house to your name I believe.

I know there is still so much to say but also nothing more to say. I miss you so much and at the same time I can’t think of your face the same. I’ve never had a moment of doubt or mistrust and now I don’t know who you are. This all feels so cold. So many lies.

I’m packing now and I’m taking everything we agreed on. I will give your mum my key.

Please don’t call me, say sorry or that she never meant anything to you - I just can’t take it. I think both of us need to accept it’s done. You really fucked up everything we had and I don’t know if I can ever forgive you. I’ve blocked you on everything.

Sarah

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 30 September 2014, 18:31

To David Taylor

Hi Dave,

It’s been a long time. There has barely been a moment I haven’t thought of you. In truth, I don’t know where you end and where I begin. The money from the house came through and I’ve decided to go traveling - I’ve booked a one way ticket to Bangkok in November. Work is considering giving me a sabbatical. I know you said I would never come back if I did this but I think I need to have a fresh look at the world. See what I’m capable of on my own.

I’m writing because I’d like you to take the cat. She belongs with you really. She misses you (I guess we both do). Katy said she’d bring her to the house for me. Maybe we can get a drink before I go. I don’t know.

S x

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 25 December 2015, 18:17

To David Taylor

Merry Christmas DW,

I still think of you at this time and all the happy christmas days we had! I hope you and your mum and dad are well. Is the cat still so happy about lots-of-new-boxes day? Do you remember when she got stuck in that box the new kettle came in for 3 hours?

It’s strange being in a hot country for Christmas. I had a margarita for Christmas dinner.

Wishing you a very happy day and a great year coming up,

S x

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 25 December 2016, 20:45

To David Taylor

Merry Christmas Dave!

All is well in Cambodia. Thinking of you and your family. Be safe and happy, S x

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 25 December 2018, 10:12

To David Taylor

Merry Christmas to you and all the family, Dave x

Sarah <SarahMcAdams@gmail.com> 21 January 2020, 12:45

To David Taylor

Hi D,

Thank you for your New Year message.

A lot of time has gone by for both of us and I thought I should make this my last email.

I heard that you have a little daughter. This is wonderful news, Dave. I always thought you would make a really fun, kind and generous dad and I'm sure you're both doing great together. I don’t know any more details but I hope all of you are happy and healthy.

Somehow I've found a country that really fits me and I enjoy my work out here. I’m not sure if I’ll ever come back to England but I hope our paths cross again in the future. Maybe one day we can talk about all the things that happened to us after we went our different ways. Memorise the good moments as they happen because I’ll want to hear about all of them.

Be happy. I am forever grateful for all the time we had together and the person you helped me become.

Goodbye, S.