More fantastic pics well done claire, cant wait for you to return either lol, thank you also for taking the time to post them all, I will be getting lauren that job at the local builders afterall lol, brilliant.
hey baby doll, was thinking about you and thought i'd write to you and tell you that i love you just incase you'd forgotten !!! have put together a small bag of your things /clothes ,muck .HEELS, to bring to india and for mimi's roka we'll either pick something for you to ware locally or i've got two nice sari's lined up for you to choose from ....... the one you wanted and another nice one i bought recently...... papa is coming to Dubai today on his way to New York so he'll buy your new macbook -pro , he'll be back in a week before you come to Bangalore... nothing else to report ,went for one of zarine's yoga lessons and am sore as .... apparently a new yoga instructor who kept making us stay in the plank position whilst doing the sooria namaskar !!! just miss talking to you so am rambling on........ and and and the tea estate you guys are in looks picture perfect !! am also bringing your digital back with me in case you want to take it on your mini trip around India! love you chota , stay safe .
love you
mum
to all at raleigh field base please accept our good wishes , and Happy Easter to all.
To Lauren Pegg (Charlie 2), Hi Lauren, hope you are having a lovely Easter out there. Rebs and Matt were over here today, so we had a very nice time indeed. we had planned on a barbecue but the weather had other ideas - it is freezing here. We're off to JJ's on Sunday for an egg hunt and then on holiday from Tuesday until the 17th so not sure if we'll have access to the internet (and hence this blog) until we get back. Never mind...at least I'll have loads of info to catch up with on here! Love as always, Mother Ducks xxxxxxx
Hope you are having a wonderful Easter. Have you been able to hold any celebrations or anything? Rebecca and Matt came around today for lunch. we had planned to have a barbecue but the weather has been so awful. It is so cold here that I'm chilled to the bone, despite all my padding! We are seeing JJ on Sunday for the Great Egg Hunt in her garden - can't wait.
We're off on hols soon and not sure if we'll be able to get on to the net while we are away. So it might be a bit quiet from me for a while but though I'm not blogging you I am still thinking about you and what you are getting up to.
Sorry about the brief message just posted but I had so much trouble previously trying to get my last 2 messages sent - it must have been playing up but seems OK now...phew!!!!!
Rebs and Matt came round today for lunch; we had intended to have a barbecue but it has been freezing here and I've been chilled to the bone, despite all my padding. I have already eaten half a big Easter egg, and very nice it was too. Off to JJ and Ian's on Sunday for the Big Egg Hunt at their place - good times!!! Then holiday on Tuesday, so I won't be able to write on here for a while, though we bought a mini PC today to take with us to do some writing while away, so we might be able to access the net from there. If not, I'll have lots of info from here to catch up with when I get back. even though I'll not be writing on here (probably) I will still be thinking of you all the time and wondering what you are getting up to.
hey hey mr!!! ok first things first coz i dont know if you know already but tony mowbray is GONE!!! we got trounced 4-0 off saint mirrin n he got told to pack his bags n catch the 62 hame lol. neil lennons taking over now but all seems pretty pointless seeing as how we're 10 points behind and they got 2 games in hand :( n everything else we already out of!!! this is correct to my knowledge tho ye got to allow for any kinna mistakes coz some of this is drunken banter between my mum n dad that im copying out lol anyway - got a couple more car washes and that planned with laura n im going away on the fairbridge boat for a week so they're trying to think of a sponsored something i can do while im away with them - only suggestion so far tho is sponsored seasickness which i dont even want to jinx lol. not heard from frazer in a while - no-one has really but he was in the digger n i dont know wat he told you but he didnae just get put away for a breach - worse than that really - gonna get hold of him tho n find out the truth... jsp same old same old - everyone poncing off each other, slagging each other if they get denied, and the usual bitching tears, tantrums n hooligans lol!! bid jade went for her scan n she's due in august - pretty sure she's having a boy. kt was supposed to be away for a couple of year but he randomly turned up at the door the other day as a surprise!! may 9th still seems ages away!!! need to get the low down off you wen you get back n get a sesh in yer pad!!! lots a love n hugs, keep enjoying it n i'll see you (not too) soon
wee yvetteeeee xxx
ps - tan n muscles doing you proud jc!!! fotos are belters lol
Hi Lowenna T7 – Dog ‘n Blog here again. Soz if I have missed the car out to you, but I got cold paws when I saw that these blogs get ‘vetted’... So I hear you are on a long walk now. In the rain too, just like here. Though Mum and Dad now walk me on the bike. Good fun as I can go fast down the hill to Slade then get stuck on cattle grid. Helped master to build my new shed today by clearing away all the flower pots, they shred good too. Molly’s no fun now since she ate mum’s cake. Only mum forgot to add the flora so it was like rubber, so the cat can’t move as fast! Freya is busy lambing and mum keeps asking for an orphan for me to play with? Rather eat roasted.. Dad takes me down to feed Jim each evening, so I gets to play with Esme – a new pup there. We’re great friends now and run around flattening the daffodils. I can swim now as I fell in the duck pond, or did I just walk out along the bottom? Well I off to bed now, so Happy Easter and hope you find some chocolate?
Hia beautiful. Can't believe it's been a month! Missing you more than a crazy man misses his sanity! Weather is finally picking up here, had some sun (not that I can enjoy it cus im in the office all day!) but it just reminds me of the good times to come this summer :)
Business is going ok. Weeks are VERY repetitive! But that just makes time blur. Our first game is nearly done and it's my job to design the next one and make it simple enough to only take us a week to make! Might have 2/3 games out by the time you get back. Stay safe and keep it up! Love you always, Alex x x x x
Hi David, are you still with Raleigh as I haven't seen any photos of you for a while.!!!? The views however are spectacular and I can imagine they are better than the photos. It has been grey and dreik, so no change there.The daffodils are beautiful on the stray. Dave is downstairs and no doubt has fallen asleep- it is 11pm here and well it is Friday night. Hope to hear from you soon, lots of love Mum xx
Hope your feet are in one piece! I imagine you are experiencing some spectacular scenery. We experienced a brief interlude from the cold weather and as with the daffodils were fooled into thinking Spring may finally be upon us but no back to blizzards and snow in time for the Easter weekend!! Grandma still cannot decide whether to venture to a caravan in weymouth with the Humphrey's. R & J both at the Denby's tonight. Haven't seen much of R so far since his return. I know he is sort of back as there is a moutain of washing and ironing. I have finally finished work - the term seems to have dragged. Playing golf next wednesday and Saturday in competitions so must get some practice in in between revision and driving! Hugo and Clio enjoying a break today from Josie's fitness regime but back to it again tomorrow. Happy Easter to you and all your friends - we will try to save your easter egg!!!! Please let me know what you want me to do re work experience. Love you to bits, stay well and safe. Love Mum x x x x x x x x x x x x
Hi David,sorry Edin has not been successful, so well done in getting to Oxford.I will enjoy having the excuse to visit and shop!! Well done again, lots of love Mum xx
Hi Paula (Brocki), I have recieved your email. Time flys quickly when you are as active as you have been, seen the photo's and despite your comments you looked really well. Well its raining at home and it is a very cold easter here so I will have to wrap up for the footy today. Only real news I have for you is the arrival of the new fish.. (oh and a cat!) Fish are not named yet lol. Well keep well and enjoy your building tasks, hope your DIY is better than mine. You better stick to the teaching side if not. Well thats it for now x x x Dad, Yvonne and Holly.
Hi Hattie, Happy Easter! We have just seen the photo of you on the top of the world - looks absolutely amazing! Hope everything is going well - Matt has been keeping us updated from the blogs - He has just shown me how to do it so will be able to send more now!!
The trek looked amazing but tough. Hope that the next few weeks on your projects goes well. Lots of people asking after you so I will direct them to this site now to look at the photos!!
James is in North Wales on his National Youth Wind Orchestra course - we are going up to tomorrow to listen to their concert and bring him home ready for the next course which starts on Tuesday! He will blog you all about it when he gets back!
Look after yourself and look forward to seeing you next month!
Love Alison, Graham and James (and Misty and Jess!) xx
Hi Annie So good to hear your voice on the phone today , you sound tired but happy - hope your feet are now feeling a bit better , thats whats paracetamol is for! dad and I have just arrive at L&E and Dad has had the full tour of the new flat and is most impressed. Had major Fri night blow out with Rosenblatts last night that included vast amounts of all those foods you hate This am with Monds and Dad went to see Utd lose to Chelsea 2 -1 . Poor Sam went all the way there. Apparently its v v cold at home so we are not looking forward to that when we get back on tues eve. Love & kisses, MUMXXXXX Lisa here -- v. good to have your parents here. As you can imagine, we have spent all day preparing for their arrival. Y'day spent a couple of hours with my sisters doing what we do best -- shopping... in this case for swimming costumes for C. She did very well and she has already anointed her tankini. I got a pair of flip-flops! Will e-mail you later in the week -- love to you and your blisters, Lxxxx
Claire, the latest photos are fantastic. Thanks a lot. Happy Easter to all the staff at Raleigh India.
Hey David (Smith) Echo 4
Happy Easter! Hope you are well. Brilliant to see the pictures yesterday and today that Claire put together from the first phase. The photo of your group at the summit is wonderful -it must have been a fantastic feeling. Hope you are all making good progress with the current project. Good luck with the rest of it.
Hazel brought me back a throw for the sofa from Sri Lanka, which has elephants all over it - it will make you feel at home when you get back to my little house :-) I will, of course, make porridge for breakfast, and curry for lunch and dinner. Much love Ma xxxxxx
For Duncan Sanders; Hello you (: I hope you're well! Its nice seeing pictures of you, especially with that lovely smile. Liking the start of the tan btw (: I hope you're still wearing my ring (: I tired to send you a letter today but the post office was closed. The parents said they'll send it on tuesday (thats when it opens again) so hopefully you'll get it when you're back at the fieldbase..along with all my other letters.
Not much is happening around here, Adrian had a party on thursday which was pretty fun. I saw patrick and phil and everyone which was nice..they said they'll either email or send you a letter soon. I gave them all your right address so it'll get you. I've started going to the gym which is quite good, Im gunna need it with the amount of chocolate I've eaten recently. I loove easter (: aha. Oh yeah, my friend went to France last week and bought me back some yurpian sweets, ahah I hope you remember that little joke. But yeah she bought me back some carambars, I'll bring you one to the airport..maybe an apple aswell (:
I'll stop rambling now, I'll write on the blog if there is another one before I go away. If not I'll see if I can get to the internet in italy (: I'll write you a letter from there anyway. Cant believe its half way through the 10 weeks now, I cant wait to see you again babe. I hope the next 5 weeks go quickly, I really want a big hug and kiss! Keep safe darling. I miss you so so much.
hi euan,happy easter!hope all is well and you are enjoying the next phase.everyone coming over today for a meal,menu clue-baa....all send love.are you getting any messages on the blog?not sure if im doing this the right way-rob and ali looking forward to hearing from you.granma got your pc-many thanks.lots of love,mum et al xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Message for Lauren McDonald, hello darling and happy easter, easter eggs are safe and unopened lol. Your flight to gerona is booked, whoopee so all sorted now, sams well excited and she says she cant wait to see you. I went round amy's last night for our usual girls night, ended up picking shelby up and taking her with me, never got home till nearly 2.30 could not get her of the wii playing lips lol, even your mum had a song or two, now how brave was i. Your dad was not impressed lol us getting in AFTER him lol. Anyway amy said that we have to go round when you get back. The weather here is still rubbish its a cold and miserable easter sunday, so scrubbing your room up to day ready to paint, wait till you see what i have choosen i think you will like it. Oh by the way i sorted out your gym membership for you (remember it expired) well you can renew when you get back and the guy said just for you to give him a ring and you can just start again at the same cost. Everybody here is fine, and layla's just as ball obsessed as usual and with the back door, lol. Well i cant believe its been 5 weeks already, miss you loads. Anyway i will write you a letter again this week, and i have posted a parcel out so i hope it gets to you ok (full of sweeties lol). Take care hun, keep safe and stay strong love you loads and loads, miss you looking forward to hearing from you when you touch base again. Love and hugs mum xxxxxxx
HEY CHRISTINA !!!!!!!!!! Hope ur okay ! looks like your having fun though (seen the pics )! Know youll be back soon to tell me all about it ! Miss yah hun . Sha x
Happy Easter from all your family here, we miss you so much and we're all very proud of you. It looks like you're having an amazing time. The girls are missing you, Lilly's made you an Easter card and put a pound coin in it for your "India charity" and Olivia just wants to go to India to find you (via London)!
Time is flying so fast it doesnt seem like you've been gone over a month already. Looking forward to seeing you, no doubt you'll make us all jealous with your tan!
Lots and lots and lots of love,
Sophie, Mom and all the others! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dear Benn, They got u on camera !!! relaxing. Has been a great Easter break with fairly good weather. Hannah left for Birmingham before flying to Athens tomorrow. She left behind her white trousers after mum had sowed them for her !!. Rory and i played golf at 07.00 this morning along with JMF.Had grandma for lunch. Rory found your egg so not much chance of it surviving till you get back. Rory and i may go fishing tomorrow then a cycle ride but only if he starts studying a bit more. Mums good but busy. Another day off work tomorrow - great. Have not read anything about this 2nd trek to date so hope all goes well.Take care love mum,dad.hannah.rory and mey.
For Duncan Sanders; Hello again, btw when you get back..me, you, shelley and alex are gleeking it up (: You have lots of episodes to catch up with and alex has never seen it. Sound good? (:
Hello Anna!! I'm in the middle of writing a letter to you and thought I'd have a break and check the latest blog. The photos are great - you are in a wonderful place having a wonderful time - I'm so envious. Anyway, back to my letter - have a great Easter though I don't think it's celebrated where you are in India!! Lots of love, Mum xxxx
Message for Harriet - Tango 6 Strictly come trekking
Hey Harriet from Cape Town - just metres from the very impressive World Cup Stadium! It's been a fantastic trip and will be on my way home tomorrow - Tuesday evening. Seen so much in such a short time. Going to try and fit in a bit more tomorrow before the flight home. Stood at the southernmost tip of Africa today! Great to see some photos of you from phase 1 and looking forward to hearing about phase 2.... the sequel. Well, have been cut off once in internet cafe when my funds ran out so will get a move on with this one. Will say more when back in UK. Miss you still and send all my love from sunny Africa. Mum xxx
Hi Geoff. Hope that you had a good Easter. For the first time ever this house was a chocolate free zone! Gordon Brown has just called the election for 6th May, so I'm getting the poster out. There is a letter in the post, you should get it soon. Good luck with the digging. Have you seen an elephant yet? luv Mum
Hi Matt, Thought I'd send you a quick message before setting off on my own travels tomorrow. The latest photos are great. It looks amazing where you are. I'll send a postcard from the land of the big heads. Until then, lots of love AD xx
Hi David, Busy day at work so I have just done as you asked and put some further questions in an email to you. It was reassuring that your okay and keeping busy. I look forward to receiving a longer email from you on Friday. We all send our love( I have eaten your easter egg, but bought some more, but will they last till August???)Lots of love Mum xx
Hope ur having a fab time out there, all the pictures look amazing! its all pretty boring and cold in england, snow and everything! we are all missing u though lots and lots, very proud of u!!!!!!!!!
Peer! Wow zoo vet al die foto's! Eerlijk gezegd kijk ik alleen foto's, die zijn al spectaculair genoeg. Man, dit is echt zo'n ongelooflijke ervaring. Krijg je ook niet een hele hechte band met je groep? Ik ben zo benieuwd naar alle verhalen als je die in real life weer in Hilly komt vertellen! En je mist echt niets in Nederland hoor. Ik werk twee keer in de week bij pep en twee keer bij de jonghe graef. Niet heel spannend, maar wel gezellig. Beetje uitgaan tussendoor, soms Amsterdam, soms Hilversum. Wel gek hoor. Ik loop gemiddeld 150 deuren langs per dag met het verhaal dat die kindertjes in bijvoorbeeld India zo zielig zijn. Maar ik heb geen idee hoe het daar daadwerkelijk aan toe gaat. En jij zit daar gewoon midden in! Wanneer stuur je weer een mail? Nou Peertje, take care. Ik hoop dat alles goed met je gaat en ik ben super benieuwd dus naar al je verhalen! Je bent er weer over een maand!! xxxxxxx Anna Fleur
Message for James Brown. Hola ! Hope you have received your parcel - Millie insisted that to the postie that money was no object just make sure it reaches her Brother asap.The sun is shining and it is warm at last. We went to Elie for the day last week to see the Airds- great fun had by all. Millie and I are off to Dobbies this afternoon to buy a run for Fudge if we can get the car out - they are digging up our road again so you can imagine the shananigans and altercations Simon has with the workies as he tries to get to work!!! I pretend to be asleep!!Have discovered a fabulous scone recipe so Millie is going to make them for you when you get back. She is off to the trossachs next week to camp somewhere wild and remote for her Duke of Edinburgh - for once we have all the kit!!!!! Going to wake up the thespian now - he has been rehersing for his romantic lead ! Lots of love and hugs, Mum.
My mum sent out a parcel of sweets etc for me b4 she knew i was leaving so get involved and demolish them when your back from your phase. give deevs and double LJ a penny sweet each or something haha.
Hi Alan, We gather you are leaving basecamp today to go on your travels. We are writing this from the Chiecos, we went to New York yesterday and saw John Arthur in West Side Story and then got cocktails after with him. Just been showing Mike your blog, he says hi! Hope you get this message, ive never seen my others. Have a great time traveling, enjoy Dubai, dont kiss anyone there! Cant wait to see you at the end of May! Love Mum, Maria, Mark, Steve and the Chiecos
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More fantastic pics well done claire, cant wait for you to return either lol, thank you also for taking the time to post them all, I will be getting lauren that job at the local builders afterall lol, brilliant.
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TO Dhwani Soni...... Tango 6
ReplyDeletehey baby doll, was thinking about you and thought i'd write to you and tell you that i love you just incase you'd forgotten !!! have put together a small bag of your things /clothes ,muck .HEELS, to bring to india and for mimi's roka we'll either pick something for you to ware locally or i've got two nice sari's lined up for you to choose from ....... the one you wanted and another nice one i bought recently...... papa is coming to Dubai today on his way to New York so he'll buy your new macbook -pro , he'll be back in a week before you come to Bangalore... nothing else to report ,went for one of zarine's yoga lessons and am sore as .... apparently a new yoga instructor who kept making us stay in the plank position whilst doing the sooria namaskar !!! just miss talking to you so am rambling on........
and and and the tea estate you guys are in looks picture perfect !!
am also bringing your digital back with me in case you want to take it on your mini trip around India! love you chota , stay safe .
love you
mum
to all at raleigh field base please accept our good wishes , and Happy Easter to all.
To Lauren Pegg (Charlie 2),
ReplyDeleteHi Lauren, hope you are having a lovely Easter out there. Rebs and Matt were over here today, so we had a very nice time indeed. we had planned on a barbecue but the weather had other ideas - it is freezing here. We're off to JJ's on Sunday for an egg hunt and then on holiday from Tuesday until the 17th so not sure if we'll have access to the internet (and hence this blog) until we get back. Never mind...at least I'll have loads of info to catch up with on here!
Love as always, Mother Ducks xxxxxxx
Hi Lauren Pegg (Charlie 2),
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful Easter. Have you been able to hold any celebrations or anything? Rebecca and Matt came around today for lunch. we had planned to have a barbecue but the weather has been so awful. It is so cold here that I'm chilled to the bone, despite all my padding! We are seeing JJ on Sunday for the Great Egg Hunt in her garden - can't wait.
We're off on hols soon and not sure if we'll be able to get on to the net while we are away. So it might be a bit quiet from me for a while but though I'm not blogging you I am still thinking about you and what you are getting up to.
Love you always,
Mother Ducks xxxxxxx
To Lauren Pegg (charlie 2).
ReplyDeletehave a lovely Easter Lauren.
xxxxxxxxx
mother Ducks
To Lauren Pegg (Charlie 2),
ReplyDeleteSorry about the brief message just posted but I had so much trouble previously trying to get my last 2 messages sent - it must have been playing up but seems OK now...phew!!!!!
Rebs and Matt came round today for lunch; we had intended to have a barbecue but it has been freezing here and I've been chilled to the bone, despite all my padding. I have already eaten half a big Easter egg, and very nice it was too. Off to JJ and Ian's on Sunday for the Big Egg Hunt at their place - good times!!! Then holiday on Tuesday, so I won't be able to write on here for a while, though we bought a mini PC today to take with us to do some writing while away, so we might be able to access the net from there. If not, I'll have lots of info from here to catch up with when I get back. even though I'll not be writing on here (probably) I will still be thinking of you all the time and wondering what you are getting up to.
lots and lots of love, keep laughing,
Mother Ducks xxxxxxxxxx
message for john campbell in echo 4.
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ok first things first coz i dont know if you know already but tony mowbray is GONE!!! we got trounced 4-0 off saint mirrin n he got told to pack his bags n catch the 62 hame lol. neil lennons taking over now but all seems pretty pointless seeing as how we're 10 points behind and they got 2 games in hand :( n everything else we already out of!!! this is correct to my knowledge tho ye got to allow for any kinna mistakes coz some of this is drunken banter between my mum n dad that im copying out lol
anyway - got a couple more car washes and that planned with laura n im going away on the fairbridge boat for a week so they're trying to think of a sponsored something i can do while im away with them - only suggestion so far tho is sponsored seasickness which i dont even want to jinx lol.
not heard from frazer in a while - no-one has really but he was in the digger n i dont know wat he told you but he didnae just get put away for a breach - worse than that really - gonna get hold of him tho n find out the truth...
jsp same old same old - everyone poncing off each other, slagging each other if they get denied, and the usual bitching tears, tantrums n hooligans lol!! bid jade went for her scan n she's due in august - pretty sure she's having a boy. kt was supposed to be away for a couple of year but he randomly turned up at the door the other day as a surprise!!
may 9th still seems ages away!!! need to get the low down off you wen you get back n get a sesh in yer pad!!!
lots a love n hugs, keep enjoying it n i'll see you (not too) soon
wee yvetteeeee xxx
ps - tan n muscles doing you proud jc!!! fotos are belters lol
Hi Lowenna T7 – Dog ‘n Blog here again. Soz if I have missed the car out to you, but I got cold paws when I saw that these blogs get ‘vetted’... So I hear you are on a long walk now. In the rain too, just like here. Though Mum and Dad now walk me on the bike. Good fun as I can go fast down the hill to Slade then get stuck on cattle grid. Helped master to build my new shed today by clearing away all the flower pots, they shred good too. Molly’s no fun now since she ate mum’s cake. Only mum forgot to add the flora so it was like rubber, so the cat can’t move as fast! Freya is busy lambing and mum keeps asking for an orphan for me to play with? Rather eat roasted.. Dad takes me down to feed Jim each evening, so I gets to play with Esme – a new pup there. We’re great friends now and run around flattening the daffodils. I can swim now as I fell in the duck pond, or did I just walk out along the bottom? Well I off to bed now, so Happy Easter and hope you find some chocolate?
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ReplyDeleteHia beautiful. Can't believe it's been a month! Missing you more than a crazy man misses his sanity! Weather is finally picking up here, had some sun (not that I can enjoy it cus im in the office all day!) but it just reminds me of the good times to come this summer :)
Business is going ok. Weeks are VERY repetitive! But that just makes time blur. Our first game is nearly done and it's my job to design the next one and make it simple enough to only take us a week to make! Might have 2/3 games out by the time you get back. Stay safe and keep it up! Love you always, Alex x x x x
Hi David, are you still with Raleigh as I haven't seen any photos of you for a while.!!!? The views however are spectacular and I can imagine they are better than the photos. It has been grey and dreik, so no change there.The daffodils are beautiful on the stray. Dave is downstairs and no doubt has fallen asleep- it is 11pm here and well it is Friday night. Hope to hear from you soon, lots of love Mum xx
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ReplyDeleteHope your feet are in one piece! I imagine you are experiencing some spectacular scenery. We experienced a brief interlude from the cold weather and as with the daffodils were fooled into thinking Spring may finally be upon us but no back to blizzards and snow in time for the Easter weekend!! Grandma still cannot decide whether to venture to a caravan in weymouth with the Humphrey's. R & J both at the Denby's tonight. Haven't seen much of R so far since his return. I know he is sort of back as there is a moutain of washing and ironing. I have finally finished work - the term seems to have dragged.
Playing golf next wednesday and Saturday in competitions so must get some practice in in between revision and driving!
Hugo and Clio enjoying a break today from Josie's fitness regime but back to it again tomorrow.
Happy Easter to you and all your friends - we will try to save your easter egg!!!!
Please let me know what you want me to do re work experience.
Love you to bits, stay well and safe.
Love Mum x x x x x x x x x x x x
Hi David,sorry Edin has not been successful, so well done in getting to Oxford.I will enjoy having the excuse to visit and shop!! Well done again, lots of love Mum xx
ReplyDeleteHi Paula (Brocki), I have recieved your email. Time flys quickly when you are as active as you have been, seen the photo's and despite your comments you looked really well. Well its raining at home and it is a very cold easter here so I will have to wrap up for the footy today.
ReplyDeleteOnly real news I have for you is the arrival of the new fish.. (oh and a cat!) Fish are not named yet lol. Well keep well and enjoy your building tasks, hope your DIY is better than mine. You better stick to the teaching side if not. Well thats it for now x x x Dad, Yvonne and Holly.
Message for Hattie Parker (Echo 4)
ReplyDeleteHi Hattie, Happy Easter! We have just seen the photo of you on the top of the world - looks absolutely amazing! Hope everything is going well - Matt has been keeping us updated from the blogs - He has just shown me how to do it so will be able to send more now!!
The trek looked amazing but tough. Hope that the next few weeks on your projects goes well. Lots of people asking after you so I will direct them to this site now to look at the photos!!
James is in North Wales on his National Youth Wind Orchestra course - we are going up to tomorrow to listen to their concert and bring him home ready for the next course which starts on Tuesday! He will blog you all about it when he gets back!
Look after yourself and look forward to seeing you next month!
Love
Alison, Graham and James (and Misty and Jess!) xx
Hi Annie
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear your voice on the phone today , you sound tired but happy - hope your feet are now feeling a bit better , thats whats paracetamol is for!
dad and I have just arrive at L&E and Dad has had the full tour of the new flat and is most impressed.
Had major Fri night blow out with Rosenblatts last night that included vast amounts of all those foods you hate
This am with Monds and Dad went to see Utd lose to Chelsea 2 -1 . Poor Sam went all the way there. Apparently its v v cold at home so we are not looking forward to that when we get back on tues eve. Love & kisses, MUMXXXXX
Lisa here -- v. good to have your parents here. As you can imagine, we have spent all day preparing for their arrival. Y'day spent a couple of hours with my sisters doing what we do best -- shopping... in this case for swimming costumes for C. She did very well and she has already anointed her tankini. I got a pair of flip-flops!
Will e-mail you later in the week -- love to you and your blisters, Lxxxx
Claire, the latest photos are fantastic. Thanks a lot. Happy Easter to all the staff at Raleigh India.
ReplyDeleteHey David (Smith) Echo 4
Happy Easter! Hope you are well. Brilliant to see the pictures yesterday and today that Claire put together from the first phase. The photo of your group at the summit is wonderful -it must have been a fantastic feeling. Hope you are all making good progress with the current project. Good luck with the rest of it.
Hazel brought me back a throw for the sofa from Sri Lanka, which has elephants all over it - it will make you feel at home when you get back to my little house :-) I will, of course, make porridge for breakfast, and curry for lunch and dinner. Much love Ma xxxxxx
For Duncan Sanders;
ReplyDeleteHello you (: I hope you're well! Its nice seeing pictures of you, especially with that lovely smile. Liking the start of the tan btw (: I hope you're still wearing my ring (: I tired to send you a letter today but the post office was closed. The parents said they'll send it on tuesday (thats when it opens again) so hopefully you'll get it when you're back at the fieldbase..along with all my other letters.
Not much is happening around here, Adrian had a party on thursday which was pretty fun. I saw patrick and phil and everyone which was nice..they said they'll either email or send you a letter soon. I gave them all your right address so it'll get you. I've started going to the gym which is quite good, Im gunna need it with the amount of chocolate I've eaten recently. I loove easter (: aha. Oh yeah, my friend went to France last week and bought me back some yurpian sweets, ahah I hope you remember that little joke. But yeah she bought me back some carambars, I'll bring you one to the airport..maybe an apple aswell (:
I'll stop rambling now, I'll write on the blog if there is another one before I go away. If not I'll see if I can get to the internet in italy (: I'll write you a letter from there anyway. Cant believe its half way through the 10 weeks now, I cant wait to see you again babe. I hope the next 5 weeks go quickly, I really want a big hug and kiss! Keep safe darling. I miss you so so much.
I love you
Your stompy xxxxxx
Message for Merel Loonstra
ReplyDeleteLieve Meer,
Vrolijk Pasen! Gek idee dat jij gelijk kunt plaatsen hoe wij er bij zitten: Gele tafelkleed, paashaas bij het bord, as usual a surprise van Pap, de houten mand met stro met eieren etc. Maar wij kunnen ons geen voorstelling maken hoe het daar zal zijn. Pasen wordt in India natuurlijk niet gevierd, of toch? En hoe dan?
En hoe is het afgelopen met de regenbui? In je tent ‘zonder dak’ had je natuurlijk gelijk een bad voor jezelf….
Vandaag schrijven we weer een brief, zodat je die bijaankomst hebt. We hebben ook in een tijdschrift een reportage gelezen én veel foto’s gezien precies van het gebied waar jij nu bent. Het ziet er schitterend uit. Ook een tocht over één van de rivieren moet indrukwekkend zijn en een beeld geven van het leven in de dorpen.
Wij zagen op de blog ook een foto van de waterput, waar mensen soms een km voor moeten lopen. Wat fantastisch dat je aan dat project mag meewerken.
Op de foto’s zie je er lekker bruin en gezond uit. En dan te bedenken dat je over een maand alweer thuis bent.. Geniet er nog maar goed van. ’t Is hier Herfst! Dikke kussen van Mam, de Paashaas én Floor.
hi euan,happy easter!hope all is well and you are enjoying the next phase.everyone coming over today for a meal,menu clue-baa....all send love.are you getting any messages on the blog?not sure if im doing this the right way-rob and ali looking forward to hearing from you.granma got your pc-many thanks.lots of love,mum et al xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteMessage for Lauren McDonald, hello darling and happy easter, easter eggs are safe and unopened lol. Your flight to gerona is booked, whoopee so all sorted now, sams well excited and she says she cant wait to see you. I went round amy's last night for our usual girls night, ended up picking shelby up and taking her with me, never got home till nearly 2.30 could not get her of the wii playing lips lol, even your mum had a song or two, now how brave was i. Your dad was not impressed lol us getting in AFTER him lol. Anyway amy said that we have to go round when you get back. The weather here is still rubbish its a cold and miserable easter sunday, so scrubbing your room up to day ready to paint, wait till you see what i have choosen i think you will like it. Oh by the way i sorted out your gym membership for you (remember it expired) well you can renew when you get back and the guy said just for you to give him a ring and you can just start again at the same cost. Everybody here is fine, and layla's just as ball obsessed as usual and with the back door, lol. Well i cant believe its been 5 weeks already, miss you loads. Anyway i will write you a letter again this week, and i have posted a parcel out so i hope it gets to you ok (full of sweeties lol). Take care hun, keep safe and stay strong love you loads and loads, miss you looking forward to hearing from you when you touch base again. Love and hugs mum xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHEY CHRISTINA !!!!!!!!!! Hope ur okay ! looks like your having fun though (seen the pics )! Know youll be back soon to tell me all about it ! Miss yah hun . Sha x
ReplyDeleteHey Layla....that photo is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter from all your family here, we miss you so much and we're all very proud of you. It looks like you're having an amazing time.
The girls are missing you, Lilly's made you an Easter card and put a pound coin in it for your "India charity" and Olivia just wants to go to India to find you (via London)!
Time is flying so fast it doesnt seem like you've been gone over a month already. Looking forward to seeing you, no doubt you'll make us all jealous with your tan!
Lots and lots and lots of love,
Sophie, Mom and all the others! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dear Benn, They got u on camera !!! relaxing. Has been a great Easter break with fairly good weather. Hannah left for Birmingham before flying to Athens tomorrow. She left behind her white trousers after mum had sowed them for her !!. Rory and i played golf at 07.00 this morning along with JMF.Had grandma for lunch. Rory found your egg so not much chance of it surviving till you get back. Rory and i may go fishing tomorrow then a cycle ride but only if he starts studying a bit more. Mums good but busy. Another day off work tomorrow - great. Have not read anything about this 2nd trek to date so hope all goes well.Take care love mum,dad.hannah.rory and mey.
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ReplyDeleteHello again, btw when you get back..me, you, shelley and alex are gleeking it up (: You have lots of episodes to catch up with and alex has never seen it. Sound good? (:
I miss you.
I love you so much
JJ xxxxxx
Message for Anna Jeffery
ReplyDeleteHello Anna!! I'm in the middle of writing a letter to you and thought I'd have a break and check the latest blog. The photos are great - you are in a wonderful place having a wonderful time - I'm so envious. Anyway, back to my letter - have a great Easter though I don't think it's celebrated where you are in India!! Lots of love, Mum xxxx
Message for Harriet - Tango 6
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Hey Harriet from Cape Town - just metres from the very impressive World Cup Stadium! It's been a fantastic trip and will be on my way home tomorrow - Tuesday evening. Seen so much in such a short time. Going to try and fit in a bit more tomorrow before the flight home. Stood at the southernmost tip of Africa today!
Great to see some photos of you from phase 1 and looking forward to hearing about phase 2.... the sequel.
Well, have been cut off once in internet cafe when my funds ran out so will get a move on with this one. Will say more when back in UK.
Miss you still and send all my love from sunny Africa.
Mum xxx
For Geoff Wells
ReplyDeleteHi Geoff. Hope that you had a good Easter. For the first time ever this house was a chocolate free zone! Gordon Brown has just called the election for 6th May, so I'm getting the poster out. There is a letter in the post, you should get it soon. Good luck with the digging. Have you seen an elephant yet? luv Mum
Hi Matt,
ReplyDeleteThought I'd send you a quick message before setting off on my own travels tomorrow. The latest photos are great. It looks amazing where you are.
I'll send a postcard from the land of the big heads.
Until then, lots of love AD xx
Sorry, last message was for Matt Hairsnape Charlie 2
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Hi David, Busy day at work so I have just done as you asked and put some further questions in an email to you. It was reassuring that your okay and keeping busy. I look forward to receiving a longer email from you on Friday. We all send our love( I have eaten your easter egg, but bought some more, but will they last till August???)Lots of love Mum xx
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ReplyDeleteHope ur having a fab time out there, all the pictures look amazing! its all pretty boring and cold in england, snow and everything! we are all missing u though lots and lots, very proud of u!!!!!!!!!
love youuuuu, love bec xxx
Peer! Wow zoo vet al die foto's! Eerlijk gezegd kijk ik alleen foto's, die zijn al spectaculair genoeg. Man, dit is echt zo'n ongelooflijke ervaring. Krijg je ook niet een hele hechte band met je groep? Ik ben zo benieuwd naar alle verhalen als je die in real life weer in Hilly komt vertellen!
ReplyDeleteEn je mist echt niets in Nederland hoor. Ik werk twee keer in de week bij pep en twee keer bij de jonghe graef. Niet heel spannend, maar wel gezellig. Beetje uitgaan tussendoor, soms Amsterdam, soms Hilversum. Wel gek hoor. Ik loop gemiddeld 150 deuren langs per dag met het verhaal dat die kindertjes in bijvoorbeeld India zo zielig zijn. Maar ik heb geen idee hoe het daar daadwerkelijk aan toe gaat. En jij zit daar gewoon midden in! Wanneer stuur je weer een mail?
Nou Peertje, take care. Ik hoop dat alles goed met je gaat en ik ben super benieuwd dus naar al je verhalen! Je bent er weer over een maand!!
xxxxxxx Anna Fleur
Message for James Brown. Hola ! Hope you have received your parcel - Millie insisted that to the postie that money was no object just make sure it reaches her Brother asap.The sun is shining and it is warm at last. We went to Elie for the day last week to see the Airds- great fun had by all. Millie and I are off to Dobbies this afternoon to buy a run for Fudge if we can get the car out - they are digging up our road again so you can imagine the shananigans and altercations Simon has with the workies as he tries to get to work!!! I pretend to be asleep!!Have discovered a fabulous scone recipe so Millie is going to make them for you when you get back. She is off to the trossachs next week to camp somewhere wild and remote for her Duke of Edinburgh - for once we have all the kit!!!!! Going to wake up the thespian now - he has been rehersing for his romantic lead ! Lots of love and hugs, Mum.
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ReplyDeleteMy mum sent out a parcel of sweets etc for me b4 she knew i was leaving so get involved and demolish them when your back from your phase. give deevs and double LJ a penny sweet each or something haha.
Jack
Hi Alan,
ReplyDeleteWe gather you are leaving basecamp today to go on your travels. We are writing this from the Chiecos, we went to New York yesterday and saw John Arthur in West Side Story and then got cocktails after with him. Just been showing Mike your blog, he says hi! Hope you get this message, ive never seen my others.
Have a great time traveling, enjoy Dubai, dont kiss anyone there! Cant wait to see you at the end of May!
Love
Mum, Maria, Mark, Steve and the Chiecos