I have sent you a pressie, as ordered, but am a bit concerned a/ it is a book you will already have read and b/the customs may think it is subversive! It isn't but it therefore comes in deep disguise! Even if you have read it, it may seem more relevant now. Your descriptions of films you have seen are reminiscent of your prep-school self giving me blow by blow accounts of films you had seen in the holidays. They lasted the whole car journey!. I always thought you future would be in the film industry. Are you in the right profession?! Much love and a very happy birthday. Gbits

your Bolt Hole is looking very smart. I think you will like it. r uthLove Granny xxxx

Jimbo mate, your fb and email account appears to have been hacked. I have had an email today saying that you got mugged in spain and need £3000 to get home and my sis had a conversation with a nice man on facebook chat that also asked her for money to help you get home.

Hello Jimbo! What a brillo blog!! I am v enjoying reading about your Ghana antics. SHEESH KEBAB about your leg though. Those photos are blooming gruesome! Youchy younchy and sorry sorry is all I can say :) Hope it is on the mend. Snazzzy new haircut! Good to get off those excess locks when living in the heat. Look forward to the next installment and so glad you're loving the African life! We are all missing you. xxx

You write so well. I am very impressed. Not so sure about the shaved head. You have a 50/50 chance of going bald in time so it seems a pity not to enjoy a good thatch wile you have it!
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Thanks Shinglebells! Its been ages : (! Hopefully I should be back in the Uk for a few weeks in September so I will make an extra effort to see you then. Hope your well and keep in contact! Jim xxx

Hey James, sorry I couldn't come and see you off. It all sounds amazing, I'm looking forward to reading more.
Lots of love
Shinglebells xx