GIRLIES!

Right, have finally worked out how to use this site (don't panic, it's only taken me till August 29th). HOW THE DEVIL ARE YOU BOTH DOING!? Am loving all the photos, especially the turtle, he is by far the best! Can't wait to hear all about your adventures, the scenery in some of your pics looks out of this world! Most definitely the trip of a lifetime and I am HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGELY jealous. In fact, I'd even go as far as to say I'm green. And not snotty bogey green either, proper leaves on the trees in spring, kind of shade...

Can't think of too much to report, although I do have my very first car being delivered tomorrow - YAY! Bought completely with my OWN money (...well, the tax payer's, technically, since it was purchased with my student loan, but you get the general gist...). He is a Fiat Punto, so given the Italian nationality I have decided to call him 'Mario'. He is black, so am looking to get my hands on some pink fluffy dice in order to brighten up the inside.

Have just noticed that in order to post this message, I have to answer some sort of mathematical equation. Should this message never reach you, you will both know the reason why...always been a more 'English Literature' kinda girl, myself...

Sending you both OOOOOOOOOODLES of love and hugs! And until next time, 'take care of yourself, and each other...' x

P.S. Charlie, please will you start responding to my txts, damn you, you inhospitable little earth worm... x

How's things? Good weekend with Tom and Gemma. I told them Julie and I's record for the bat 'n ball game was 18. They immediately did 55, then Tom did 25 with Julie - told me I was the weak link. I sulked a bit before lunch but it was 3 courses and delicious, so got over it. xx

Hello my lovely girls! Just back from Sark and reading your blogsm, had me crying with laughter and I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited about seeing you!! Manda I have your bank card and I will put loads of reminders all over the house and on everyone's phones so I remember to bring it, hear Nicole is being an excellent secretary for you. No news to report really, though I had a gentle walk into a table which left the biggest bruise in the world, I'm trying to cheerish it so it'll still be with me when I reach you, I think you'll appreciate it. Oh my god Manda I cannot believe you desecrated a Dutch family's hanging basket. You are a fool. I love you both loads and I absolutely cannot wait til next week! Let me know if there's anything else you need me to bring out or if there's any essentials I might not have considered. All my love Poll xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Loved the photos - nice big smiles, champagne in the bath (was Santa Claus in their too?), posh room with bath robes, Crikey Moses what a life!! Glad you're keeping up the Birkett singing tradition, Charlie, tho I don't think we've actually sung to fishes before...? It was lovely talking to you on Sunday and hearing your excitement about the scuba diving - I expect you'll keep in touch with Mr Turtle. Trust you got my text. Tom and Gemma arrived last night - 'fraid you missed a major spagboll experience, but we'll make up for it when you are home - and they'll stay till Sun. England did lose the second test (rugby) to France, England were beaten 2 -1 by Germany (as usual) at Wembley, and Tim Henman has retired. Amy still in rehab, Babyshambles guy beat jail again (shambolic), it never stops raining, tho good weather is on the way for the long weekend. Everyone on holiday (not Dad, and things generally quite snooky. So glad you're having such a great time - and that the lads have arrived. Keep the blogs coming - love reading them. And love you, Darling. Say 'hi' to Manda. DaddyB xxxxxx

Hi Mand

I'm having a great time with Mau and Co. eating and drinking to much. The weather has been great and we are out every night. Hope you and Charlie have a great day with Patrick. Keep sending photos. Llove you loads and miss my nightly call. Take care of each other and continue having a great time. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

What a scream, all that head-butting and hysteria! I think it's best not to fall off the scooter. The Hyatt looks posh, hope Singapore was fun. As I write this I guess you're on the plane to Cairns. Hope you have a brilliant time in Os.Had a good Samuel Pepys with Tom and Gemma last nite.Gemma working hard at new job but not good friends with ShadowTransportLady, Tom rushing about at P Ex. He sends his love and said he'd try and message you but not good with computers blah blah - if his Father can manage it, then so should he, I rejoined. Dinner with BigDave and co tonite. Love you Darling - big 'hi' to Manda (hope her head's better) xxx

G'day! Know you will love Oz. We're off today so will be at sea for next 2 weeks....no phone, no internet! May have reception ocasionally so do text if you have time. We will be home on 2nd September, so I will call you in Sydney. Tons of lovexxxxxxx

Looking at your blog has got me all excited about Thailand. Looks like it's gonna be fun although at the moment I feel things can't get any better here in Oz. Are you in Cairns? I'm leaving Cairns today to start south. I have a feeling you are here. Have you got a phone? I've got my english mobile. I'll text you x

hello girlies!

sounds like your having an amazing time! ever so jealous! your blog about the scooter accident is amazing, giggled alot whilst reading it!

love you both lots xxxxxxxx

Hi girls!!

Hope you are doing ok?? The photos are amazing - especially the bucket one on facebook - hahahahahaha!! Hope you had a good flight to Oz and Im sure the adventures will continue..........keep us updated please on the weird and wonderful things you are doing.

Miss you lots

xxxxxxx

PS. Annie was an absolute asian even before she went to Turkey so I dread to think what awful shade of mahogany she is now and has also been asked to move to Brazil with a guy called Dado who she works with at ASK - hahaha, typical!!!! I conviscated her passport so she can't leave CP without a fight!

xxx

Southampton Bucket - where are all these emails and surprise post i've been promised huh???just because you are galavanting around the world is a poor excuse.

heard you randomly bumped into rachel and hannah, bizarre!!

anywho, glad you are having a leeeetle fun. keep the photos and blogs coming, they are fan-duke-tastic. love kate xxxx

Hi Charlie and Manda (although I don't know you Charlie)!

Sorry I haven't been more prolific with my messages. I hope you're have a great adventure.

Best wishes

Mark O