Change over at field base this weekend was completely hectic but as ever it was so much fun it made all of the hard work worthwhile. One by one the buses arrived on Friday carrying tired but excited venturers. As soon as they hopped off the bus there were embraces, hugs, laughter and many, many stories were told about the different experiences and achievements that each group had shared.
At every change over each group prepares a skit competing for the chance to receive a cooked breakfast of bacon, eggs and sausage. The prize also included a hot shower so there was much incentive to produce the funniest, edgiest production and the groups did not disappoint us. The occasion was held on the rooftop and James McClean was our hilarious MC.
The groups sang, danced and most importantly laughed all evening. Take a look......
Clive is referred to as a God by many of the venturers plays his part
Echo 5 were victorious on the night with their rendition of Cry me a River changing the words to describe their tale at the Cauvery River. They also had the huge of advantage of Geoff in his red Baywatch styley pants and Kev’s spectacular drumming on the bongos which in the end just clinched it for the group!
Is it Justin Timberlake himself...........
On Saturday we decided to run a village fete in the venturers' honour.
We decorated fieldbase with bunting and set out traditional village fete style stalls.
Mark went in the stocks and the venturers took turns to throw wet sponges at him and he sportingly took them all on the chin!
We invited Sham the Snake Man back and everyone had their photograph taken with him. There were hot dogs, a cake bake, welly wanging and a tug of war with a difference. Every time a team edged ahead in the tug of war they were met with a cold bucket of water which was almost welcome with the blistering 40 plus degree heat. Again laughter prevailed and the day was a roaring success.
Clowning around!
Welly wangers
Team tactics
Joe's measurements and decisions are final
The tug of war
Good sports!
It really is WAR
Here comes the water!
A bit of food
Cake bake
In the afternoon came the much awaited allocations and as ever field base came up with a creative way of delivering the information. The PM’s were called into the diary room and were told their destination by Big Brother whilst the rest of the team watched their thrilled reactions from the rooftop on the big screen. The venturers were given a slightly less sophisticated method of surprise with their PMs congaring in a wildly ecstatic manner encouraging each member of their team to join the line.
Do Do Do Come On and Join the Conga!!
So the lists that you have all been waiting for are here!
Charlie 2
Tom Saville
Harriet Way
Shalmali Deshpande
James KnightMerel Loonstra
Duncan Sanders
Joe
Alistair Muir
Dave Mahoney
Ruth de Sainte Croix
Lauren Mcdonald
Anna Jeffery
Girish Kumar
Bella Plumptre
Charlie 3
Rachel Hard
John Campbell
Hattie Parker
Neelima Unnithan
Geoff Wells
Harriet Jones
Sam Downes
Euan Edwards
Rosie Mellor
Alice Maclennan
Lowenna Carlson
Sathish Kumar
David Smith
Eleanor Hayward
Echo 4
James Hutchinson
Liselotte van Westerveld
Rahul Prasad
Richard Miranda
Paula Brocki
Henry Britton
Kat Mammone
Amy Broughton
Annie Raff
Ewan Miller
Theo Boyce
Echo 5
Richard
James Brown
Charles Salmon
Hannah Mendoza
Katie Radford
Louise Carter
Pien van der Heijden
Guy Newton
Alan Smithies
ClaireTraylor
Harry Swinton
Neven Guberina
Tango 6
Rachel Tate
Lucianna Stefanou
George Mills
Joe Burgess
Prajith
Laura Pye
ChristinaSales
Chiara Raine
Jake Hanson
Rony
Lauren Pegg
Tango 7
Kate McKeon
Alice Mathews
Lara Montijn
Tass Hirsch
Mat Hairsnape
Layla Testi
Jack Bell
Owen White
Sophie Hatcher
Julie Egdell
Sasi
Sadly we say goodbye to Dwhani Soni, Nick Finnegan , Juliet Cameron Wilson, Kat Thomas, Catriona Rizzuto, Sarah Wilson, George Wills, Cat Cameron, Phil Hudd and Joyce Lau (although Kat and Sarah cling on under the guise of plane delays from Iceland - they are the privledged few to hang out with the FB team)
But we welcome James and Shalmali!
With just 18 days this phase we know it will fly by and before you know it it will be time to say good bye.
Hi David, finally saw you at the end but not sure which group you are in now and what you will be doing for the next 2+ weeks. It looks as though a good time was had by all at fieldbase before you all departed again. Did the beard come off? Thinking of you
ReplyDeleteFor Tom Saville
ReplyDeleteSo it's off to Charlie 2. Got your phone message when we got back from France. All sounds great and some brill photos of changeover party. Enjoy the last phase. What plans for post-Raleigh?
Big news here is still the dust- 60,000 flights cancelled in last 5 days and UK airspace still closed. John Cleese paid 4000 euros for a taxi from Oslo to Amsterdam. Ticket touts in Italy bought up all train tickets and sold them off at huge profit and so it goes on...
... including election madness. Nick Clegg is man of the moment, ahead of Labour in polls but it cannot last (or can it?.....). Would be astonishing if Libdems had a breakthrough - their problem has always been that they get a big number of votes but usually come 2nd or 3rd so don't win many seats - that's why they want electoral reform.
Guy working v hard on big contract he won. Lotsa dosh involved!
See you soon,
Dad
For Matt Hairsnape, Tango 7
ReplyDeleteHi Matt
Hope you're enjoying the trek. I'm in La Paz for a few days before heading back to Chile. Having a wonderful time.
Hope to hear from you when I get home on 29th.
Lots of love AD xx
To Julie - Tango 7
ReplyDeleteHave an amazing trip and stay safe!
See you soonish.
Love,
Alex xxxxx
Message for Paula Brocki(Echo 4)
ReplyDeleteHi Sweetheart
Still not sure what you are doing in the last phase but i am sure it will be as enjoyable and exciting as previous. The photos's are brill and i have saved them so you will be able to see them on your return.
It looks like the flight bans are set to ease and should open from tomorrow morning.The Royal Navy have been ordered to either Channel ports or Spain to pick up as many as possible that are stranded, that is the latest news.
Not much else happening at the mo apart from the elections which are in full swing.
So enjoy the next phase and hope to hear soon what that is.
Take Care Love you always.
Mummybear
xxx
hi euan,looks as tho you had a fab party-glad all going well.good luck with the final phase and have fun,much love,mum et alxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHey David (Smith) Charlie 3
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos of the changeover weekend. You were clearly having a fantastic time - well-earned after all the hard work :-) No cooked breakfast for you this time :-( Ah well, something to look forward to!
Savour every moment of this final project. Thinking of you. Much love. Ma xxxx
For Duncan Sanders
ReplyDeleteHey Dunk,
Hope the Icelandic volcano is sorted out by the time you get back! Me, Lucy and Mel don't fancy standing around in the arrivals lounge looking at a blank arrivals board (don't worry we won't). Just got back from a great trip to Sorrento. Pompeii was fantastic. We had an extra bonus day due to the volcano, but the pay back was 3 days of travelling by coach to get back. So many teachers off at Faringdon and KAs that KS3 classes were told to stay at home (14 stranded abroad in my school). If planes are flying again I'll write at the weekend, but I don't think it'll be organised by then so watch this space and send us a blog or e mail to confirm you want us to meet you. Photos look great - you actually do have facial hair!!
Ciao
Mum xx
To Lauren Pegg (Tango 6)
ReplyDeleteHi lolly, it's mum here calling from sunny Tunisia (still). I thought you looked so gorgeous in the photos of you on the blog. Having your hair tied back off your forehead really suits you. I can't wait to see you again and give you a big kiss and a cuddle. Missing you lots and lots but very, very pleased that you are having a fantastic time.
keep smiling and all my love. Enjoy the trek!!!
Mother Ducks xxxxxxx
Fantastic photos - really enjoyed looking through them all. Many thanks once again for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteHello to Lauren Pegg now of Tango 6.
ReplyDeleteExcellent seeing the good time you had at the village fete and the skit show. But..... funs over. Do some bloody work you lazy good for nuttin students!!
Rebecca is here tonight as she flies off tomorrow by Train to Newcastle.
Your mother is still stranded in Tunisia and will not start her job as a teaching assistant for another week.
I say teaching assistant, make that Lollipop Lady in Chingford!
Rebeccas tells me that Tommy Vowles? ;you were at school with him, is on TV soon in "Snog , Marry, Avoid" It takes all sorts doesn't it?
I have had many offers to appear on the One Show & Jonathan Ross following my Crossword success. My agent is handling them and so far I am scheduled to open the Neasden gymkhana. Get in there!
Got to go now as the dog needs a sound thrashing.
Love you lots and expect you to cope admirably with the trek to Sheffield.
Pa XX
RebeccaXX
G XX
Mac (woof!)
To Benn Hitchen.
ReplyDeleteHi there. Great pictures on the blog. Everyone looks like they're having a great time. I see what you mean by your losing weight. Same can't be said of your brother! He's off tomorrow and still hasn't confirmed his univ. Heh planning all sorts of routes to get home but possibly best to wait it out. To think Uncle Paul drove to Greece and back - definitely a good idea in hindsight - shame he didn't collect his neice en route! I hope to go to the States in 24 hours but don't hold much hope. Schools back now so traffic jams over our side of town til the bridge opens in July! Working on your car - will let u know outcome asap. love all.
Message for Merel Loonstra Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteHeee merrie!!
Weer eens even een berichtje vanuit mijn voorverwamde bedje in Hillytown! Gelukkig nog maar een paar weken tot onze hereniging, ik mis je echt heel erg! Leuke foto's weer, je gaat wel goed los daar of niet?! Ik heb net een weekend scheikunde in Leiden erop zitten, maar gek genoeg heb ik me heel erg vermaakt. Wel heel zwaar dus ben nu helemaal kapot, vandaag ook nog met Projects Abroad en Travel active een afspraak gehad en goede ideeen opgedaan voor volgend jaar, dus ik heb het er maar druk mee. Vrijdag starten de examentraining dus ik begin aardig bang te worden, tot nu toe dus alleen maar 1 vak geleerd. Gaat super dus. Ben benieuwd naar je volgende uitdaging, hoop dat je ook nog een beetje met de bevolking in contact komt! Tot snelll aap! Veel (tong)zoenen, xxxxxxx
As a PM change over is always hectic, manicly busy and most of the time anything but a break, it is always guaranteed fun though! I especially enjoyed seeing just how much your venturers have grown and developed in the past previous three weeks when they strut their stuff in the end of phase skits! I love the the 'Fieldbase Fete' idea. Oh how I wish I was still on expedition!
ReplyDeleteMark, your long hair is looking great! Where ever did you get inspiration for such a look?!? Just need some work on the handle bar tash now. :)
Neil
Ex Raleigh India PM
jealous of the hugs could do with some myself, great photos glad to see everybody enjoying themselves, enjoy the next phase Helen make sure you wear gloves to protect the hands while digging holes, Tom enjoy the trek sure it will not be as hard as Helen's jungle one!
ReplyDeleteLove you both loads miss you more!!!
M & D
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the trek! Just getting ready for work. We have 10 members of staff that have not been able to get back to work. Salvo have 14 and they are closed again today. Gabriel, obviously, is delighted that he is off again! I am not sure how long they will stay closed as there are still no flights. They were going to open today, but there has been another eruption. They have sent they Navy to bring back people from Spain!
Have to go now - will speak to you soon.
Lots and lots of love Mum, Dad and VEG xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Paula (charlie 4)
ReplyDeleteWould love to know what it was you were baking - it looked a bit like caramel shortcake! The photos are great and you are still laughing so must still be enjoying yourself and yes you do look tanned!
Well you are on to the last phase now so enjoy the time you have left and we will be seeing you soon - ash cloud permitting of course! Still it is nice and sunny here today and I am still off work so it can't be all bad. Unc D has started coughing now though so.... maybe Mark will need to get his nurse's uniform on!!
Love Auntie Ren X
Message for Hannah Mendoza Echo 5.
ReplyDeleteHope the elephant trenches are fun Han.Photos of party look great.Re post-Raleigh travelling plans-Libby and Livia are excited about you joining them in Calcutta (or a middle point to be agreed)but Matt reluctant to change travel plans with other people in Thailand. Libs says she'll work on him so might be more news by the time you're back.All admin on track for SB and no news yet from UCL.Mols back at school so peace reigns at home for a week or so. Now get digging. LY. Farge. xxx
Annie Raff
ReplyDeleteHi annie, Ah i wish you had internet now, i have so much to tell you!! I dont know when you'll get this because you're probably on your trek but im still in israel stuck because of the iceland volcano. I went out for independence day last night to this villa party which you would have loveeeeddd! Its so fun being stuck here, however i have no revision books and exams are approaching which is worrying and im secretly quite stressed about that but cant do anything about it...but o well, only need to pass this year!
There is a really nice picture of you up and youre looking gooooooood and smiley :)
i miss you loadsss
Rosie xxxxxxxxxxxx
To Lara Montijn, Tango 7
ReplyDeletebaaaaaaaaal!! mis je gek! hoe is t daar?? al verwilderd en al je 5 onderbroeken al vies;)
zeker veel te vette ervaring weer, wel weer wat anders dan salamanca. mis je en can't wait for you to come back! heb je nog wel wat leuks te vertellen!:D laat even wat weten als dat kan! als je het uberhaupt leest..
LOVEYOUUUU XXX BRIEE.(L)
For Alistair Muir - Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteGot your message and changed your flight - now leaving 0730 MONDAY 17th from bangalore, same reference number as original. Pls let me know you got this msg! All here REALLY pleased that you are enjoying yourself but REALLY looking forward to seeing you too. Safe travels and lots of love - Dad x
hi lauren mcdonald you look like your having fun and you look good only 3 more weeks and you will be on your way home but you have had experience you might never have the chance to do again looking forward to seeing you when you gey home went to the bank today and put a bit
ReplyDeletein for you love you lots nan grandad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Amy (Broughton)
ReplyDeleteFrom the pictures it looks like everyone's enthusiasm is undimmed despite the rigours of all your tasks You are obviously not working hard enough.Mum has just arrived back from work so we can start our Silver Wedding Anniversary officially. We are off to the Old Bakery restaurant tonight then spending the weekend at "Little Steeping". It looks about as remote as you can get in Lincolnshire. I wonder if we might meet some Raleigh International personnel there on a trek. R&J have now retired to their respective academic institutions, R is desperately trying to finish his coursework as I write this-deadline tomorrow. J will be dreaming of her new car expected on her birthday. Complete with Barbie stickers and fluffy covers of course. Missing you of course and thinking of you.
Love you to zillions of bits
Dad XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
To Alice Mathews, now Tango 7
ReplyDeleteAlice, we are missing you an thinking of you loads here an love you lots, keep wondering where you are on your trek an what kind of amazing things you must be seeing, hope your feet are ok though! Mum says she is very very proud of you. You look great in the pictures on the blog, cant wait to here from you soon, lots and lots of love an hugs, pia an mum xxxxx
Message from FB to Alistair's dad - we have passed on message to Ali - thanks for sorting this out
ReplyDeleteMessage for the delightful Miss Laura Pye (Tango 6)
ReplyDeleteHello darlin! Hope Tango 6 has gotten off to a good start. Your village fete looked soooo much fun! Particulalry enjoyed the photo of you gleefully throwing water over people! Love your work.
All fine here, although MASSIVELY in need of a Pye chat- you have noooo idea! Have just been trying to image what you'd say.... it's no substitute! Off to Stratford to see King Lear on friday with the boys (and James' parents!) so a three day weekend! Woop!
Take care and keep enjoying yourself! Love you love you love you! Helen xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Message for Lauren Pegg (Tango 6),
ReplyDeleteHi Lolly,
Great to see more pics of you...you look as if you are all having a whale of a time (and you, my dear, look particularly gorgeous!). What a hectic couple of days changeover must have been?! Enjoy the trek...all the hard work of the last few weeks will have gone some way to prepare you for the next stage in your adventure and your boots should be well and truly worn in!
We are really looking forward to hearing all your stories.
Take care for now my sweet, stay safe, JJ and Ian xxxxxx
Paula poo (echo 4)
ReplyDeleteOk seriously who left you on the cake bake Miss il will eat everything in a 2 mile radius even if it is on someone elses plate????? And throwing sponges ewwwwwwwwwwwww nasty just nasty lil sis makes me shudder at the thought. Looks like you all had fun anyway and you all deserve it.
Got a day off today so myself and bump are doing exciting house work while Joe is at work. He has booked his first exam for 6th July so he is revising hard for that aswell. we have been looking at some nice houses in some smaller villages with nice big gardens for baby to play in plus if Auntie paula is about we can lock the baby and your noise outside so winners all round.Scan time in a week 2morro i soooooooooooooo cant wait because i keep looking at tiny baby things and just wanna know what to buy, but i have ordered the nursery furniture which is lovely.
Well not alot else to report at the minute but i look forward to more tanage pics :)
Mucho big sis loves manda panda xxx
For Rachel Hard Charlie 3
ReplyDeleteLatest news on the planes. UK airspace now open again! Is this because the volcanic ash has gone away. Nope. It is becasue the authorities have now raised by a whole TEN TIMES the concentration of ash it is considered safe to fly through. So it turns out that under the new rules, most if not all of the thousands of cancelled flights could have taken place. You couldn't make it up. All this has happened on the day of the next election broadcast so at least they are useful for something...
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteHope you are well and enjoying the trek? Everyone is fine here but Gemma, Kurt, Gregory and Amelia are not back yet. They phoned Mum on Tuesday and said that they were going to try and get flights to Madrid and then try and get home via Calais. But the planes have started flying again today - so we don't know what is happening now! I think they are getting worried because Lydia is off on the 1st of may. One of the teachers at work had to hire a car in Spain and drive to Calais. It cost her £2000 for the car, petrol, tolls, ferry and trains and the insurance will not cover them.
We have not been up to much. I am taking Gabriel out on Saturday to get his Confirmation clothes (and I suppose I will have to get Verity something to wear as well). He has chosen John as his confirmation name!
Gabe only went back to school today and the Salvo is still not open to years 7 and 8!
Speak to you soon,
Lots and lots of love Mum, Dad and VEG xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Echo 4 Hi James (Mclean) The arrival photos looked great fun, as the hilarious MC what did you do? Will have an attempt at google maps to see where you will be. Saw Alf on sunday he sends his regards to you, he's looking forward to hearing your stories when your home, he looks a lot better now but unfortunatly has to take 6 weeks of work. Went to the Pengwern boat house last night to make some more arrangements, met JJ and Kim who are cooking and making the cake, now the renevasions are finished it looks very good, they now have a 20mx10m terrace on the side which will be great for Salsa dancing, which I know your looking forward to!Phil sends hello were decorating this weekend, good luck with the solar powered elephant fence, will look forward to seeing your progress on the blog, Lots of love Mumxx
ReplyDeleteMessage for Paula Brocki
ReplyDeleteHi Sweetheart,
Well we have seen some action in the sky today with flights, so hopefully it will stay that way and people will be able to get home to Blighty from there hols and business trips.
Just spoken to Amanda Panda and Joseph and they are looking forward to coming up in May and seeing you and Eoin, i hope he will be able to come with you.
From a selfish point i cant wait to see you and have missed you terribly and want to give my baby girl lots of cuddles so i am counting the days off until you arrive back.
The weather has been lovely and sunny today if not a little windy.
Still not sure what you are doing in this phase and look forward to finding out and hopefully in the next few days. I havent sent any more letters as you may not receive them now.
Thats all for now and take care of yourself.
love you always
Mummybear
xxx
To Kate mckeon tango 7!!!
ReplyDeleteWell helloooo mckeonio! Sorry for the huge lack of messages recently. Yore back soo soon now, well that's if this bloomin
volcano don't start up again! Been mental man, thing have been good. My bday was really good, went out on the Saturday before and had a well good night out! Shame you weren't there but OH WELL!! nah I'm just kidding! Went o Manchester this weekend too! Was so good to be bck up there, gonna try an o again soon. Hope the trek doesn't kill you mwahaha. Were gonna have to do something huge when you get back. Can't wait to see you love love xxx
For Duncan Sanders;
ReplyDeleteHello lovely (:
Thank you so much for ringing today, it made me smile all day long..no joke. Sorry if I seemed abit wierd I was in a grumpus mood due to this coursework situation. I'll just have to do really well in the exam I guess! But seriously it was so so nice hearing from you, it made me miss you even more! It was so nice hearing your voice and being able to tell you I love you (: There was so much more I wanted to say aha. I really cant wait to see you on the 10th. Lets hope this silly ash cloud doesnt hold up your flight..I would cry so much if it did!
Not much has happened to me this week aha, life is just full of revision and school again now, boooo! I saw Patrick on Friday, we went for Costa coffee then ended up playing guitar hero at his for about 2 hours which was fun. On monday it was back too school after eating wayy too much on sunday for mummas birthday. This week is full of practical exams for me, I have a chemistry one which is taking 3 lessons..Im on my second lesson with it now. Making asprin which is pretty fun and pretty easy aha. Tomorrow I have my biology EMPA retake and on friday I have my A2 biology EMPA and finishing off my chemistry practical. How exciting aha, oh well better than lessons :P Im seeing your sister on friday aswell for some Costa coffee aswell, it'll be nice. I've missed Mel's company aha.
Anyway I'll stop rambling now, I know its not that interesting aha. Have fun in your next phase and keep safe please (: I cant wait for 2 weeks and 5 days from now when I get to be with you, and I can hug and kiss you (: I know on that monday I have first and second then I'm all yours until tutoring at half 7..which is quite a long time to put up with me for (: I'll probably write you an email soon, just in case you manage to get internet. I'll carry on clogging up the blogs until you get home though aha. I miss you so so much.
I love you with all my heart,
Your stompy xxxxxx
Message for Chiara Raine Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHi Kiki,
Hope you're getting through the Trek ok and the knees & feet are holding out! I'm not sure where you're going as there's no detail on the blogsite but assume you're following in the footsteps of the other venturers. You'll already have done 4 days and hopefully getting a day's rest soon.
I've posted a letter to you so hope you get it before you finish at Raleigh. The situation with the ash will probably have created a backlog but flights are leaving almost normally now so hopefully it won't take too long to catch up. Fiona has also written to you apparently but she sent it to the Olive Garden address so you may never get it!
Had a letter from Ant today with a photo and lots of news but will email you seperately. It was lovely to hear from him.
Looks as though Emilie journey to Australia should go ahead as planned. I have ordered her a cake just like the one I ordered for you before you left. Weather looks set to be good so we're going to have a bbq.I'm sure we'll all be talking about you and I'll have the pc set up so everyone can look at the photos.
There were loads of photos of the return to fieldbase but you were only in 1! However, you looked well and happy so that's good. Glad to see Echo 5 won the prize and bet you enjoyed the hot shower and fried breakfast! Well done! Hope you're getting some sleep over there and that the trekking goes well. Love, Mxxxx
Message for Merel Loonstra, Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteHa Meer,
We zijn enorm benieuwd in welk avontuur je je met Charlie 2 gaat storten. Wat zal er nu weer op je pad komen? In ieder geval is je doel straks bereikt: ‘als je dit aan kunt, kun je alles aan wat op je pad komt’. Lijkt lang geleden denk ik hè, dat je dit zei. Kun je je nog voor de geest halen hoe je er toen tegenaan keek? En klopt het gevoel nu met wat je verwachtte? Dat je alles aan kunt?
Ik heb vandaag eindelijk de Tom Tom geïnstalleerd. Nou ja, Papa, maar dat hoef ik jou niet te vertellen natuurlijk. Wat een tijd scheelt dat! Ik rijd zo naar alle stagebezoeken en ben overal te vroeg.
Het beltegoed is voor €20. Heb je meer nodig laat maar weten.
De Nike liep ik in 59 minuten. Het was erg warm (17 graden), maar lang niet die hitte die jullie hebben. Voor mij was dit al veel te warm en ik moest dan ook steeds aan jou denken. ‘volhouden’ dus. Grenzen verleggen. Ik liep er 4 minuten langzamer door dan vorig jaar en dacht tot vlak voor de finish nog dat ik dit nooit meer ging doen. En eenmaal ‘binnen’ was het gevoel zo over. Dus volgend jaar gewoon weer. Wat kan er toch veel tussen je oren zitten...
We zijn nog niet aan een mail/ brief toegekomen. Hoop dit weekend. Vandaar af en toe een extra berichtje op de blog.
Veel liefs en geniet van de laatste paar weken!! Dikke kus, Mam & Pap & Floor.
For Lauren Pegg;
ReplyDeletePegalegaleg, I'm seeing Mr G like scenarios, high kicking, cakes and bunting! Are you sure you're in india and not Pegg-land?!
Looks amazing and you look like you're having the best of times, please tell me you won the skit and the wellie kicking? You're a pro at those things!
Missing you loads here, seeing the pics is fantastic, makes me smile every time I check out the blog and I always imagine your laugh! Haha! You're looking gorgeous, you're hair's gone lighter and you're all lovely and tanned. Very jealous. Off down to London for Jason's next weekend, wish you could join us, will be thinking of you and cannot wait to see you when you get back.
All my love, hazabaz xxxxxxx
Hey Kate :)
ReplyDeleteHope your well lovey, still looks like your havin the most fabulous time!! get your face in more pics, i want to see u!! lol did see u in some of them though :)
Not much news from back home, been back at work 3 days now, and its going ok so far (but roll on the weekend!!) We had 13 teachers stuck in various places all over the world on Monday cos of the volcano, but we still opened (was hoping we wouldn't of course lol).
Anyways, I have some far more important news for you (which I wrote on facebook, but though you'd get it quicker on here lol). You'll never guess who I saw the other day?? lol... the tall guy from Paddy's day in the Roisin Dubh who provided us with fat frogs all day. Was driving through Queensbury and saw him, was cracking up in my car on my own like a mad woman. Had a look out for the priest and the ginger one that proposed to all of us incase they were together but they were no where to be seen lol.
Well, as you can see by the fact thats my most important news theres nothing else much going on, apart from its nice and sunny and quite warm at the min :) had something else to tell you as well but i've forgotten.
anyways, hope your still having the most amazing time, enjoy every second of it :)
can't wait for your return so you can tell me all about it. lots and lots of love (more than the love i feel for planets lol) Sarah xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
For Lowenna Carlson
ReplyDeleteThe photos look fab! You all look like your having an amazing time, I get so excited when I spot you :) CANNOT wait to hear all your stories! Guess what, it's STILL sunny here, not quite as hot as what you have but it's meant I've had plenty of beach trips and the bbqs have been out in force. All the holidays tourists have left now, back to school for the kiddies! You'll be impressed that I went surfing without a wetsuit on Sunday (unintentionally...I forgot it) but I managed 40mins in the sea, which is currently about 8 degrees, brrrr! Fizzy says hi, she now has a new pen and Molly says hello too, she's playing outside at the moment. Enjoy the last few weeks of your trip. Seeing all your photos and blog updates makes me want to be gappie all over again, you never forget the fun times!
Hope the feet are ok. Power through :) BIG LOVE xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Fizzy 1 to Charlie 3, rover. Its trouble here. Great to see some photos of you at last. You look like your having fun now you have done your walkies, with gammy paw and all. Hope the antibiotics have done the trick, with that dose you’ll probably sterilise the whole village! By the way tell George and his friends in the fieldbase that there are some more bones from Harry coming. Been looking at past Charlies and looks like you can get a good swim in a reservoir and maybe see some elephants. I went out with master on an elephant type thing today in the woods. Great fun and fresh poohs too! Though did not have time to stop as going quite fast. Glad you got the stick OK – could not see the point of it, far too small to throw or fetch, so look forward to seeing your pictures. Well have a great time playing with the water and the school kids. Hope they can sit as well as me now? Looks like the volcano has stopped so see you in a couple of weeks and I’ll take you out for a proper walk. Rover and Out; Fizzy Foxtrot 1......
ReplyDeleteTo Star Trekker Lauren Pegg
ReplyDeleteYour mother is still in Tunisia lying low from East End Mafia and playing Camel jockeys.
Rebs off to Amsterdam today to meet with Mr Van den Haargh about that 3 ton shipment of cannabis and 20 Thai working girls.
All in a days work for a publishers PR eh?
Its official. the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter has indeed aligned with Mars.
Don't quote me but this IS the Age of Aquarius.
Yes, HAIR is back on the West End stage.
Life goes on here at its usual pace as we continue to adjust without our Lozenge.
Taking the dog( Mac) to be clipped this morning @ Hairy Hounds 22/04/10.
I expect you will not get this until you return from your "stroll in the park".
Enjoy reading it nonetheless.
Until my next missive.
Enjoy yourself ( cannot see you doing anything less)
Lots of love
Pa XX
G XX
Mac (woof!)
Message for Lauren Mcdonald - Charlie 2 , Hiya babe well coming to the end of your trip now and wow what a great time you have had. It was lovely talking to you the other day and like I said I will write on here as often as possible to make up for that last letter lol. The pictures on here are great and you look soooo well, your looking great and you look good in those trousers, watch them when you get home or Nats might be nicking them lol. We are all so excited about seeing you and I cant believe how brown you are, well actually I do because you only look at the sun and tan, unlike your poor mum. Well the bedrooms turning into a disaster, the paint I was using has been discontinued (about my luck) lol so I have had to come up with a plan B if I cant get it today from the shop that says it has some, but I think you will be pleased either way, its so bright and fresh looking. Well take care babe, will write again soon, I had already posted on here but it has not appeared so if it does you may get 2 similar messages lol. Love you lots and as always stay safe and keep strong. Love you soooo much, mum.xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeletep.s hope you have not scoffed all those sweets yet, lol, and I hope I got the ones you liked xxxxxxxxxx
Hi Annie
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you looking so well in the photos. hope you are enjoying the final phase of the ptogramme.
News from here is that Tam and Maria had their babies on Monday - Jacob and Anna . Both babies and Tam are doing well and they came home last night. Hoping to be able to see them next week. Joel wasnt able to get back in time for the arrival but they are hoping he will be back this weekend.
Sandra was stranded in Coatia and Suzy in Israel with Adina and the baby! All very stressful getting back. Elo had her flight cancelled and went back on the coach via Euro tunnel and train , left here at 6 am and got home at 11pm !
Sam still here working on final few essays. Dad v busy and I have been to sculpture, a training course and work in the last few days so feeling a bit exhausted now so going for a lie down....
Sejal is not leaving India until June so let me know if you want me to contact her?
Also need to change your return flight - let me know what date for. Lisa P wants to talk to me about booking hostels for end of July so I think I will book and you can always change it when you are back or there.
Missing you loads - keep having a great time
Lots of love
Mum xxxx
For Louise Carter- Echo 5
ReplyDeleteHi Louise!!!!
ECHO 5! Definitely in the best group Louise.. was my first phase! Hope you have a great time- am sure you will do.
I'm having a good though exhausting season out here. The sun has finally come out in Northern France so am really excited about that. Means lots of trips to the 'glacier'. Score! Not really Indian heat though!
Are you staying on for a bit? If so, enjoy it!
Lots of love Amy x
PS Update me on a facebook message when you get the chance. I want to hear all about it!
Dearest Darling Christina,long time no hear from your chatie Nan,well darling we saw that house it was disgusting.We have just finished cleaning the fridge freezers,believe me it was a days work,were was you ha ha ha.The weather here is lovely and warm thank you,you do listen when we ask for good weather,how is it there.Did you do all your taskes and more.Just saw you pulling a rope or something you looked as if you were realy enjoying yourself,and the colour you have is great,is it you can you give me some a few more pictures would be nice.I think it will be a Good idea that we meet you here as we proberly would not know you,and also be vey yellow,anyway darling we are stocking everything up for you as it make3s us feel you are that bit nearer to us.The time has gone very quickly but not quick enough.You are missed so very much,you do not realize it until something like this come a long.You should be very proud of yourself,in everything you do,we are very very proud of you.and anything you need or want please let us know.Anyway Shanel is still looking at the plane in the sky it was a toy one and the man said I think your sister would have to get a lot smaller to get into this,but to get her home for you will get a bit bigger one just for you and her,Shanel said thank you.Well it is time to go as Mum has said I am doing a storey.Here is all our deapest love and kisses and keep the good work going.Please look after yourself know you will.REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU,it is only few weekes now.All our love darling.Mum.Nan,Martin.Shanel.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
ReplyDeleteHola James Brown,
ReplyDeleteYour Dad is refusing to celebrate his birthday until you are home back in Edinburgh - what a softy. Just going to collect the girl and Angus who have to pay me back £90 for the broken window!! It is freezing cold here I have wrapped up the weights for Simon and will tell him they are from you. I shall be hill walking in Fife on Saturday with Valerie. The car failed its MOT !!!Simon not pleased . Have received the invite to Archies christening - will have to think of prezzies - you may see something special where you are.
Must dash but will write again soon,
Love MUM.
Message for Pien: Pien ik ga nu toch naar Nepal en kom daar 11 mei aan. Zou leuk zijn als je komt, maar wellicht wil je niets liever dan naar huis.
ReplyDeleteGeniet van het laatste deel.
liefs, Betteke
Kate McKeon!
ReplyDeleteI cant beleive that you've been away for 7 and a half weeks! It does seem a lot longer! Only 2 n a half weeks left and I for one am glad that you'l be back home so soon!
I've been getting really excited about glasto this past week - only 61 days Kate! 61 days! Have you heard about the line-up? I really wanna just write the whole thing but will write a letter to you with the whole list. The big name which has surprised people this year is snoop dog - he's gonna be playing on friday. There are so many acts that I dunno who to even name - Dizzy is on again (supporting U2 - seems a little strange don't it) and faithless are supporting stevie wonder, and scissor sisters supporting muse (- another confuser). One clash Iv already orked out is that Vampire Weekend, Florence and the machine and mumford and sons should be on at the same time! Think im feeling mumford and sons - what du reckon?
Anyway, I hope all is going well out there and that ur enjoying yourself - it looks like you are in the photos! Not much going on in Harrow, apart from going out for Nic's bday which was a funny night in Harrow, and going down to Brighton for the night which we should do again very soon!
Miss you loads Kate! Speak to you soon!
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lidwine van der Heijden: Echo 5
ReplyDeleteHa die lieve Pien, Hoe is het??? Wat doe je?? Waar slaap je?? Wat lees je?? Hoeveel mis je ons??? Hoeveel slangen, schorpioenen en neushoorns heb je al van je af moeten slaan???En lukte dat ook??
We zijn erg benieuwd! Dikke zoen, mam
Lidwine van der Heijden: Echo 5
ReplyDeleteHa die lieve Pien,
Hoe is het? Wat doe je? Hoeveel schorpioenen heb je al van je af moeten slaan? Lukte dat?Gezellige groep??
Een hele dikke zoen,
mam
Hoi Pien, ik ga nu definitief naar Nepal van 10 tot en met 20 mei. dus mocht je zin hebben je aan te sluiten.... maar wellicht heb je het meeste zin meteen huiswaarts te keren. geniet van de laatste fase. liefs, Betteke
ReplyDeleteHattie Way (C2)
ReplyDeletePlease can this message be got to Hattie as soon as possible - thank you.
Hi Hattie,
We have had an email from NrtnRse offering you an interview for training contract on 27 April, which is wonderful! We have phoned and they have offered alternative date, 18th May. We have about a week to confirm. Do take a few days to think about it - we can change your flight again if necessary.
Do hope you are enjoying C2. All well here.
Love, Dad and Mum
For James Hutchinson Echo 4
ReplyDeleteHello Hutchy, I know it will come up as anonymous, but you can guess who it is you sly dog :P hope your having a great time mate, I'm, keeping everything ticking over at this end for when you come back! stay safe lad
Rymer :)
Laartje !
ReplyDeleteVerandering van groep en dorp; hondje, je weet uit eerdere ervaring dat dit veel energie kost maar ook weer veel brengt..Mis je enorm en besef nu dat ik je over 2 weken al weer kan omhelzen! Heel benieuwd naar al je verhalen; zag al wel groepsfoto's en dat brengt je een beetje dichter bij. Mijn telnr; (0031)620594454. Jouw tel kwijt? Bel of mail als je kans krijgt,anders zie ik je de 9e op schiphol! Dikke kus, mam
To Lara Montijn, Tango 7(formerly echo 5)
ReplyDeleteLaartje!
Nog eens,want ik zie niet of de vorige aangekomen is...Veel veranderingen,dus wennen en dat kost energie weet je nog? Je deed het eerder en met succes. Complimenten op de site van de leiding over jullie relocation naar dat kleine dorpje. Mis je enorm en kijk er naar uit je te omhelzen over 2 weken al! Mail of bel als mogelijk (0031)620594454, anders tot de 9e op schiphol. Leuke foto's op de site gezien; fijn om je zo te kunnen volgen. Dikke zoen mam
Hi Kate,
ReplyDeleteJust to let you know that Gemma phoned last night. Greg and Amelia are flying home on Saturday and Gemma and Kurt on Monday! Everything is getting back to normal. Just hoping it does not erupt again and stop you coming home!
Off to work - speak to you soon.
Lots and lots of love Mum, Dad and VEG xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Message for Chiara Raine Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHello Precious,
A day off and the sun is shining. Feeling really happy having heard from both of you recently.
I've got the day off to prepare for the Rylance Mafia onslaught 2mo although the James clan are not coming now, just the Palmers and the Windsors. We're having a BBQ doing chicken kebabs, roasted tomatoes and Haloumi with lime & caper vinaigrette! Yum, yum. Plus the other stuff. I just thought I'd send a blog before I attack the shops & the bank account. Wish you could be here but promise to cook you all your favourite stuff as soon as you're back.Dad is going to set up the croquet in the garden but it won't be the same without you and Ant.
Thinking about you all the time and hoping you're enjoying the rigours and beauty of the trek. Can't wait to hear all about it and see your beautiful, happy, smiling face. Big hugs and kisses coming your way. Mxxxx
Dear Fieldbase,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the updates- we would have been very much in the dark without them!
Would it be possible to get this message to Louise Carter Echo 5 ASAP?
Could you remind her that we need her final decision about university as soon as possible and could she also let us know what date she would like us to try and change her flight to?
Thank you
Jane Carter
Dear Louise (Echo 5)
ReplyDeleteWe trust all is going well my darling, we are hoping to hear from you about uni and flights very soon!
We don't know how easy it is to change flights so the sooner we know the dates the better I think.
Think carefully about your choice of university- when you give us your decision we will put the reply on ucas as they are asking for it now.
Everyone missing you lots and can't wait to hear all about it!!
Lots of love, hugs and sloppy kisses,
Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Message for Lauren McDonald - Charlie 2
ReplyDeleteHiya babe firstly I have posted your most recent facebook messages:-
Chloe Louise Redfern Hurrryyyyy home!!! I misss uu :( xxx
Dan Simpson Yo yo how u doing? Wots it like out there? Bet the weathers beautiful. Had a dream and ur face popped up in it so thort id c How ur get on and when u back? X x
Sam Henn Im sooo excited :D:D
When are you backk??
Miss youuuuuu
Love youuxxxxxx
Haha how random is simpsons lol, it really made me giggle, well your bedroom is finished!!!! I went with plan B but i am really pleased with it, im sure you are gonna love it, it looks really nice im jealous, gonna have to decorate mine now lol. Everybody here is fine, planes back in the air and the sun is still shining and its getting warmer so nice. Hopefully the weather will stay this nice so you can get rid of your tan lines lol before you go to barcelona. Hope your keeping well and the project is coming along, i know how much you said you were enjoying it. I cant believe as i write this your'll be home in 16 days whoop so excited, i am really looking forward to you coming home now, and getting excited, missed you soooo much. Anyway take care babe and as always stay strong keep safe, love you sooo much, sending you lots of hugs xxxx mum xxxxx
To Lauren Pegg (Tango 6)
ReplyDeleteHi Lauren,
How are your feet holding up??? I bet you are seeing some lovely, inspiring, panoramic views on your trek. Take loads of photos for us so you can spend hours and hours thoroughly boring us when you get back.
Well, we've finally arrived home from Tunisia - only 5 days late! What a dreadful time we had though having to spend hours and hours and days and days at the airport. We were told we were on an early flight on Thursday, all our seats were confirmed and we were booked on to the flight and about to board when we were turned aside and told we couldn't get on as Tunisair had sold our seats on to BA in some dodgy deal or other. So all our luggage had to be taken off the plane and we had to go back through customs and queue up in check-in all over again. Poor Eleanor was so upset she couldn't stop crying - she was worried about flying anyway thinking we'd crash because of the volcanic cloud, so this didn't help at all! Our Tunisian agent was so disgusted by how we'd been treated - and because there were a lot of children and babies in our party - that he phoned the brother of the President of Tunisia and President ordered Tunisair to put on another flight for us, which ended up being better as at least the 4 of us sat together (originally none of us were even though it's against IATA rules to separate children under 9 from a parent). Our original flight was delayed for nearly 4 hours by the time they got all our luggage off and because of the hassle people who'd been turned off were making, so in fact the flight we eventually got on left 30 minutes after the first flight! i was secretly pleased about that. then when we got home David's car rear window had been smashed by a road work crew, who'd also turned off our gas on 9 April so the house was freezing and it's only just been sorted out.
Apart from that everything is fine here and we're pleased to be home. Phew...never again!!!
Love you lots Mother Ducks
For Hattie P
ReplyDeletehey sweetie :)!
Its so lovely to see pics of you smiling :) I miss your smile, can't wait till your home, its not long now! Yay! :) I'm so glad you're coming home once its finished too! :) Yay!
The tug of war pics looked at lot of fun, especially splashing everyone whilst they were pulling :P hope you won and didnt get too wet, it looks quite tricky when your soaked and slipping everywhere, I saw someone on the floor clinging on :P :). Awesome.
Tilt and I played some pool last night, was good fun. Got our first proper game next week, woot :P should be quite interesting, hope we dont get 7 balled! :)
I miss you lots, can't wait to see more photos :)
All the love in the world,
Matt :) *mwah* xxxx
For Al Smithies
ReplyDeleteHey dude, hows it going :)
You win the tug of war? Hope so :) The sideburns and goatee totally suit you, get growing :D !
When are you back mate? We'll have to go play some snooker when your home, the crucible's on at the moment and I can't stop watching. Hendry nearly didn't make the 2nd round eventually winning 10-9 to an 18yr old Chinese guy, Steve Davis is leading John Higgins 6-2, and O'Sullivan was nearly docked a frame for swearing at a ball, fair bit of drama! :) Speaking of drama, Pompey beat Spurs to make the FA Cup Final after being relegated from the prem for going into administration?! What is going on?! Awesome entertainment.
Anywho, have a good one mate, catch you soon :)
Matt / Stutt
To Happee Haz of Charlee Free
ReplyDeleteSo, Aitch, wotchuptoo now? Folloindi sacred cow? Well, we've just had falsfirelarms - gottatan on ararms. Wotfunindsun! Good to see you chattin wiva palehairdwun. But not ondeestage? Boohoowentmum. Ooyoogonnavotefor? Libby Dem or Demi Moore, ororor that other bore. Sorry mate the votestuckindepost. Anyway, I, hope, you, makethemostofmost. Dee.
Message for James Hutchinsin Echo 4. Hi James you Look to be having a great time.What a fantastic experience. Make the most of every second. We got back from Spain yesterday, thank goodness our flight was not affected. Can wait to see you and hear all about your adventures. Take care of youself.Love Grandma and Grandad [Mazza}
ReplyDeleteMessage for Fieldbase....and Harriet Jones who lost her phone during week 1, making arrangements a bit difficult. If at all poss, could she be asked if she wants to extend her stay?
ReplyDeleteStill thinking about the brief panicky email message at the weekend re changing flights. Harriet, if you want me to do this for you, you will need to give me a date as soon as you can pls.
News from home.... went into apple shop today and spoke to Windows as a couple of things have disappeared off the screen of your mac and I wanted to get them back for you. Very helpful! Asked after you of course. Also had a message from Tamsin today asking when you were home. So, you see, we haven't completely forgotten about you!
Love the trousers by the way, you definitely need a festival date so that you'll be able to wear them again. Talking of festivals, have booked several events at Hay for us now, including some filmy ones, a theatre one, a walk (!) and Rob Brydon stand up. Make sure you are home for the weekend of May 29th onwards !!!
Hope that Charlie 3 is going well and that the mosquitos are leaving you be.
Enjoy yourself, Mum x
Message for Duncan Sanders
ReplyDeleteHey Dunc! Spring has sprung. We have sunny warm days at the moment, the dog has recovered from chocolate poisoning (eating too many Easter eggs) and I was spotted on South Today as our coach was filmed arriving back from Sorrento with the tenuous connection that we'd been held up by a volcano whilst visiting another one. Famous for 15 minutes. I have applied for your loan, but can go no further as I can't get on to your e mail. Tried lots of possible passwords but you have been elusive on this one. We'll leave accommodation to you, unless Claire comes up with something - after all it's only 2 weeks now. Enjoy the rest of your stay - you seem to have had such a good time. Sorry I missed the other phone call!! Greg rang and wants to come to the UK in June ostensibly to look for work. Any ideas? Do you think The Swan would take him? Take care
Love
Mum xx
Message for Julia Robinson
ReplyDeleteHello gorgeous
I hope you are enjoying the trek and got over the dodgy delly belly. 2 weeks later and I am just starting to feel back to normal after the race. Although still trying to catch up with my sleep. Heading off to Temper Trap this week and I wish you were there with me. We will just have to wait until Bestival. Selfishly, I can’t wait until the next 2 weeks are over and I can get to speak to you more regularly. Missing you soooo much and dreaming of the day that you are back here with me. I hope you are enjoying your final project .Take care where ever you are. Thinking of you always and sending you all of my love, hugs and kisses.
Nate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Message for Sophie Hatcher,
ReplyDeleteHave seen the photos of your launch party and am deeply envious..
Have bought some herbs this am and will start a herb garden. Its the Marathon tomorrrow and Greenwich has an air of suppressed excitement about it. Not sure whether I will be able to haul myself out of bed in time to start.
The election has hotted up since the TV debate between the 3 leaders and Nick Clegg's popularity has soared. It looks as though we could be in for a hung Plt. Will make sure I exercise your vote.
Much love,
M, D and Tiger
For Charles Salmon
ReplyDeleteDear Charles,
I cannot tell you how delighted we were to get your phone call today. We arrived in Aldeburgh on Tuesday and brought Daniel with us. He returned to London yesterday and goes back to Nottingham on 4 May. We have had wonderful weather but it has been rather cold despite a lot of sunshine.The asparagus in your garden is growing well. We have eaten some and it tasted excellent. We shall be taking some home to your parents on Monday. In fact the asparagus season has only just started.The Aldeburgh market cafe has been refurbished and the food has greatly improved. At Friday Street they have opened a fish shop where they used to sell baskets. We have been watching the new special election debates on TV. They have turned out to be rather boring.
We do hope that you have a good journey home and greatly look forward to seeing you on your return and hearing about your experiences.
Much love
Grandma and Grandpa
MESSAGE FOR RACHEL HARD:
ReplyDeleteHey Rachy,
Just thought I’d send you a little message, I don’t know if you’re even getting these but I’ll keep posting them on the blog thing anyway so it makes you look loved!
I was so glad to see you’re post on Laura’s fb sounds like you’re having an absolutely fabby time while I’m stuck in Bath revising. Mind you the weather has been pretty lush recently (well for England in April anyway!) but I bet it’s nothing compared to what you’re having (TAN!!!). I don’t know if you will have heard about the whole Iceland volcano thing but that pretty much caused carnage across Europe – luckily it’s all better now though so there should be no problems with you coming back home (not long now!!!!). I don’t really have anything to tell you – my life is very uninteresting at the moment – still got another two weeks of lecturers left and then its revision week. Why are exams so hard and scary?! Oooh the only really exciting thing is that we have the keys to our house for next year so we finally got to go and see it, but it will look totally different when we move in because they are doing loads of building work and redecorating but it should be really nice and I expect you to come and visit! I’m actually going home next weekend because it’s Mum and Dad’s birthday and I need to get my passport so I can open a new savings account (yes my life really is that thrilling!) so I’m going see if Lau will be free now that the others have finally gone back to university!
Basically Rach I miss you loads and loads but I’m sure you’re having an amazing time and I can’t wait to hear all about it – as soon as all my exams are over I’m coming straight home and then straight to yours so be prepared! I hope everyone is really really lovely and being very supportive and looking after you.
I told you about my Easter eggs in the last letter – I still haven’t eaten them so really wish I could post them to you as obviously chocolate and a chat solves every problem!
Love you lots and lots, stay safe my darling I’m always thinking about you,
Love Cara xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
P.S. I may be possibly planning something very exciting for you’re birthday that will require me ringing you’re Mum – I really hope she doesn’t mind!
P.P.S. I’ve been looking at the blog and I can spot you in photos – this excites me greatly!
Charlie 3-Please send a great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Euan(Edwards)Hope all is going well with this project.We are be thinking of you, especially today and send you all our love and hugs.We are all missing you very much.Rob and Ali are hoping you will be sporting the beard when you come home!take care and best wishes to you all,lots of love from all the family,xxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteLidwine van der Heijden echo 5
ReplyDeleteHai Pien ! Ben erg benieuwd hoe je derde projekt is. De tijd vliegt waarschijnlijk om ? De foto's van het schoolproject waren super. Volgende week, met koninginnedag, zijn wij even in Nederland voor familie,vriendjes,hagelslag en sambal; pikken we nog even je kamer in ! We verheugen ons erop je straks te horen ! liefs wen
echo 5 - HANNA MENDOZA.
ReplyDeletehanna. take your top off. seriously, just do it. now. i dont care if you're in india and have to be all "P.C." and respect other peoples' cultures. just do it.
on a more serious note, i dont miss you and i never liked you anyway.
see you on 1st june.
i have decided to create a competition: in the next month, who can turn into a bigger gap-yah tragedy, you or me/livia. we are two teams competing for the ultimate prize of RESPECT. if your head really is shaved and you haven't had a shower since arriving in india yet id say you're winning... but i am wearing a scarf from sapa, indian hareems, no shoes, 16 bracelets, massive hoops earrings, my bia 333 t shirt (not as good as the chang one though) and i chundered everywhere a few days ago!! must tell you that story, it doesnt dissappoint.
glad you enjoyed my MENTAL pictures. i had a billboard time drawing them.
i dont really know what to say. bearing in mind everyone else is gonna read this (especially your rents).. well i hope you're having as much fun as marc says you are. im counting down the days till we are reunited- hubby and wife as it was meant to be.
i love you mendizzle. be cool.
(oh yeah, charlie griffiths says hi!)
Message for Hannah Mendoza, Echo 5.
ReplyDeleteHi Han, good to talk to you yesterday, even if for a few minutes. All sorted for M to come to India at end of May, he's really looking forward to it. Just need you to speak to him at w/e and agree dates, locations and will sort flights. Will hook you two up with Libs/Livia so the 4 of you can travel together - how exciting!
Mols studying hard for GCSE's - remember them, they must seem a million miles away for you. Thinking of you lots and very proud of your efforts. All is now definitely sorted/cool/back on track so enjoy the next week and I hope we'll talk at weekend if you can find phone. LY Mum and Dad xxx
Message for Christina Sales, Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHey babycakes!
Hope trekking is tollerable or even good! I'm sure you are a pro by now. That is, if you are still alive after all the gluten you are bound to have consumed from the many, many parottas.
I am STILL in Bangalore! My friend's flight was cancelled and she only just got here today (a week late). Hopefully heading north tomorrow or Tues. Had to cut out Kerela due to the whole trip now a week shorter. Boo!
Speak soon,
Love from Louise
p.s. I believe in you
Dear Harry Swinton (Echo 5):
ReplyDeleteOh Harry, I miss you too much. Hope you are having a nice time back with CTRD. I have been in Bangalore for the last week waiting for my friend (whose flight was cancelled) to arrive. She is finally here and has brought One Day with her, funny non?
Yours affectionately,
Louise Kinniburgh
For Kat Mammone, Echo 4.
ReplyDeleteKat Kat!
Hello! Hope you are having a wicked time in my old project and your little toes are back to normal! You will be pleased to hear my cuticles are in good shape. I have only managed it to Bangalore where I have had to wait for my friend for a whole week. I am staying in Dwhani's family friend's house..! Should be moving north soon. Enjoy the very near end, speak soon,
Love from Louise
To Dave, Charlie something, formally Echo 4.
ReplyDeleteHiya babe.
Miss you.
Love from Louise
Message for Kripa Shah:
ReplyDeleteHey Krips!!!! How's it going?? Just checking the pictures - theres one of you making a whole lot of noise!! haha We could never keep you quiet could we?!? haha
So you are on the final stint of your trip now! Can't believe that you are back in a few weeks..
Mum told me you called on the weekend, I was really gutted that I wasn't at home to speak to you. I was expecting you to call on the 17th, so didn't expect you to call on the weekend.
Mum told me to email Kunal for you though - so I'll find his email addy and let him know when you will be in Mumbai.
I have some news for you!! I applied for a new job internally and I got it!! It's a really exciting new role and will be a big challenge - so I am looking forward to it. It's the direction the company wants to move in and so they created a new team to make it happen, so I can imagine it will be very exciting as I get my teeth stuck into it - plus it's much better than the other one I went for (the one I told you about on the phone.)
I've posted you a letter so you should get that soon...
I hope you are having a fantastic time and don't miss us too much! I'm really missing you a lot. I wish you were at home being all loud and fun! :) It's too quiet without you!! I think we are going to have a great time living together once you get back and settled in again...
Anyway I miss you heaps and love you a lot.
Your lil sis,
Dips
xxxx
Hanna Mendoza echo 5;
ReplyDeleteHEY BABES!!!!!! i have finally worked out how to use this whole blog thing, it is very clever!!..read the message above from "daddy mendoza"...CLASSIC!!!! i miss you so so so much, you need to get back soon, i think we will need at least like a month or two to catch up soo much to tell you! i got your postcard at school the other day, so nice to see your beautiful handwriting LOL! im just cotching at horrible school, got my first gcse tomorrow, absolutely bricking it!! es en espanol!...MAN I HOPE YOUR HAVING FUN ON YOUR GAP YAAHH...i really hope you havent been away too long not to have seen that..its a classiiiccc!!! anyway my wonderful sis i love you so very very much!! and shall post comments on this wall till i get annoying and you dont wanna come home anymore....
from mols !!!!!
P.S GIMME NIBS XXXXXXXXXX
For Rachel Tate - Tango 6
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! Hope you are having a brilliant birthday over there!!! It looks like you've been having a brill time. I've sent you a card and a little present so hopefully they got to you on time! Hope you like them.
Miss you Rach and can't wait to hear all about your adventures when you get back!!
Love Hazel xxxx
Message for Rachel Tate on her Birthday 27/4/2010 in Tango 6
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you Rachel
Looks like you are enjoying some great walking and scenery
We look forward to your Indian cooking at home
Keep on trekking
Happy Birthday from Dad, Mum and Philippa xxx
Have a great day
For the lovely Kripa
ReplyDeleteHi love!! Hope you're having an amazing time out there. so sorry it's taken an age to blog you, have just worked out how to do this stuff!!
Having been searching for pix/news of you - saw a recent one of you cheering heartily about something, so i guess you're having lots of good times! i'm sure lots of hard graft too as well!!
Not much news here - it's all politics and sunshine in England at the moment (am sure you heard about the volcano ash cloud blah, blah!)...
I know it's a little late but hope you had a fantastic birthday over there. Can't wait to hear about all your adventures when you're back and catch up properly.
We're all fine, Nathan still not quite walking but speeding around in every other way but! Jaya recently been enjoying trying/buying outfits for B's wedding, which is so not far off now, v exciting. Dan's cool, sun's out and so are the sandals and the BBQ so he's a happy bunny!!
Ok hon. Look after yourself, and I will make more of an effort to do this (now I know how!!). Lots of love Vershxx
Hi James,( Echo 4 Mclean)Were at Grandad's, weve been showing him your photo's on the blog, he seems to understand a bit more what your doing in India. Charlie's off playing football, he's scouted by three football teams, he'd like to play with Crewe Alex apparently they have a very good football acadamy, it has a good reputation. Gemma enjoying being part of the netball team, Jake remains uninterested in anything sporty, there all looking forward to seeing you in June. Grandad says he hope you keep enjoying yourself, he's impressed with everything your all doing out there. Phil said is it a high voltage fence he hears elephant hide is quite thick. lots of love Mum,Phil,Rob, Charlie, Grandad and Sheilaxx
ReplyDeleteHi Henry,
ReplyDeleteHope all is well, you are still having fun and have recovered from the trek. All is well here - Joshua had his first cricket match today and took 3 wickets and top scored so was very happy with that even though they drew! I am off to Salcombe for the week-end to sail and mummy is coming down for a night to go to the dinner. The football looks like it will go right down to the last game. Spurs and Villa are level on points but Villa have played one more game. They both have to play Man City who are a point behind and Liverpool have an outside chance but play Chelsea this w/e. Chelsea are a point ahead of Utd with both having 2 games to go. We are all thinking of you lots and hope all is going really well, lots of love, Daddy, Mummy and all xxx
For Geoff Wells
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to hear from you on Sunday. I have passed on the news to all the family, who are very interested in all your doings.
All is wellhere. Ruth and Steve have 1 duck and her 15 ducklings in their back garden. Apparently they are VERY cute. The barn conversion is going ahead apace, be prepared to help them move.
Gordon Brown is not doing very well: he has called a little old lady a 'bigot'. All hell has broken loose and he has e mailed all party members to apologise. Third debate tonight, I will record it.
Take care of yourself
Love Mum
Message for Paula Brocki.. Hi Little dude who left you in charge of cake... Serious error of judgement that. Well your little Ka is going in for service and MOT on Tuesday, I will just add it to your tab. Not much happening here Amanda has some news for you but I will let her tell you that, work is work and the footy season is drawing to a close so I will now have stress free Saturdays. When you get home you will see a big change in the garden, pond is finished, gazebo is up and we have some new lights so all we need is a BBQ summer... Well hope all is well and the elephants/leeches/tigers/giant ants don’t get you.. See you sooner than you can blink lots of Love Dad & Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteUrgent message for Harry Swinton (Echo 5)
ReplyDeleteH, we need some contact as we are having to allocate your accomadation at Cambridge. There is one place on a day bed in the porters lodge which Mummy thinks you might like - otherwise she thought that mixing with the postgrad geophysics crowd might encourage your studies. I'd recommend early contact to avoid disappointment.
We also need your UCAS code and pin to apply for yout miserly grant and fees. Very Urgent.
Also keen to learn of your plans post Raleigh 'cos if you are going anywhere near Goa you need to start taking both lots of malaria tablets NOW NOW.
If you don't ring soon Mummy will kick over the traces and be lost to us all in a haze of white wine and minstrels.
Need to sort out your passport and hope that you may consider joining us in France.
Huge riots in Thailand may require a re-think will monitor the situation.
Don't be a stranger - call soon.
M&Dxxx
JULIE EGDELL
ReplyDeletehello julika!!! less than a week til i leave now! - just tucking into a chinese chicken and thinking of u. ahhhhaha! jealous?!!! id bring you one over but i dont think it wil survive the journey... mostly coz il eat it, or else flick it on a sleeping man on the mega bus. ohh the joys of the mega bus... thhats the bit im most lookin forward to!!
enjoy your last week. i know you'll be knackered when you get to bangalor but ul just have to suck it up coz im going to do what u did to me in sydney and bangkok... i dont care how tired you are - we are goin out!! ( i might let you have a nana nap!)
barnaby's been as crazy as ever, no change, the fraudulent little burger that she is!! so dont worry about her ..
welll im off to finish me sarnie, its not the same eating it alone in the house, should be at the beach with a blindin hangover with u!
see you sooon!!! :) :) toooo excited!!
xxxx