Nige Green Thanks Melanie, G8 memory, yes my b'day was Wednesday. The Brundles (Pete & Ron) stayed with us Wednesday night, enjoying a bit of cake :) they are now with mum and dad in Swellies. Spent an early birthday last weekend in the Karoo - very peaceful. Shorts and slops everyday here now - love it that the sun is out. Hope all is well with you guys. Cheers, Nigex

Melanie Tilly Hi Nige and Cath Some great pics there and I'm envious that you're having such nice warm weather! Cider's grown up quite a bit too! Just wanted to say Happy Belated Birthday to Nige.. think it was Wednesday, wasn't it? Hope you had a good one. Chat soon, Love Mel and Alan xxx

Davo The trek looked great and even more, so did the weather. We will certainly be up for it later in the year. Lol Mum & Dad xxxxx

Cath Green Hi Jo, Oops, just spotted your message was left in March - happy belated birthday! I took some time out from the blog - we have had lots of visitors, many trips to Swellendam, Cider has grown and we headed back to the UK for James & MC's wedding. Work has been busy - very busy - I heard last Thu that my assignment has been extended for 2 more years - so please come and visit us!!! Plse tell us more about the police - is it like the Bill? Say hi to Sharon from us - lol Cathx

jo randell Hello Long time no speak - sorry I have been crap - it's just this dull working thing!! I am working as a press officer now with the police which is just really fast paced I have not stopped since jan - I need an update on what you are both up to!! Look forward to catching up soon Jo X

Julia Green Hi Nige & Cath Very good to have you guys here for the weekend! What a treat for us to have you live 'just down the road'...come again soon. Cath, I meant to ask you about the photograph in your Lagos collection about the sign 'way to skinny collections'..how funny! I reckon I don't qualify to be collected from there! Lorra love. xxx

Cath Green Hi Jo & Rich, Not long now!!! We are currently in Swellendam with Nige's mum & dad and were wondering which day / night you will be visiting. Also wondering what your skype address is, so we can call you up and chat. Hope all is well, see you soon. Cathx

Marilyn Catlow Saw Geoff and Claire at the weekend and went to watch a spectacular firework display in the Abbey Gardens. Both are well and longing to get into their renovated flat - hopefully before Christmas. They are full of wedding plans. I love weddings. Mar xx

Catherine Green Hi Auntie Beryl, Lovely to hear from you :) Gosh I hadn't realised you had lived in Nigeria. It is a beautiful country, it is sad that it is so undeveloped. I understood that was due to the military. It was good to see roads, transport being invested in now. I spoke to Gran on Friday, she sounded well although was upset that she wasn't mobile and indicated that she had lost confidence in walking. I hope Uncle Charlie recovers quickly from his fall, what a blow. Rich and Laura arrive on Saturday - we are looking forward to catching up on news of home. Lots of love. Cath, Nige and Cider xxx

Beryl Brown Hello Cath and Nigel, Very interesting to see and read your travel blog and photos. The latest one from Lagos was a surprise, I spent a year living in Ikeja, Dad worked for the Newspaper - Daily Express, on Opongbon Street, Lagos but we lived in Ikeja and knew people working for Guiness. Claire and myself visited A.Marge a few days ago, she was reasonably well but misses contact with everyone. Take care especially in Nigeria. Beryl

Jo G Hello Cath & Nigel Sounds like you are having a fab time in SA - can't believe that you have got a little puppy on the way. We look forward to meeting her when we're over in Cape Town. Just to let you know that we have booked our flights now (and have to pay for them next week!!) so will let you know all the details in due course. Is it easy to get around Cape Town or do you think that we need to keep a car with us when we are there? Will try out the skype number soon. Jo (and Rich)

Mel Tilly Hi Nige and Cath Love your blog and hearing all your news. Sounds like you're having a fantastic time! What a wonderful way to begin your first year of marriage too. Cape Town is so beautiful... I'm very envious!! Well, carry on enjoying yourselves and keep in touch. Love Mel and Alan xxx

Jo randell Hey cath Fab to speak to you earlier, and to see and hear nige in the background, glad you are both well. Have caught up with all your photos and stuff now on your blog, south africa looks fab, and I must say that you looked amazing on your wedding day! Sad that I missed it, but hey that's travel!! Keep enjoying and skype you soon! Jo xx

Davo The Gooners are on a roll! Spent the rest of the day up a ladder lopping conifers = my favourite past-time. Feel great after a hot shower and a meal plus some good wine .Now listening to the Big O full blast - what a voice! Sleep well everyone; I certainly shall. Love to all from, Davo xxxxxxx P.S. I think the doggie should be called Choco - not too late to change your mind!!!!

Mar The only nice days this summer were your wedding (nearly wrote weeding) days. Hopefully we'll have a good September. Mar xx