Hi, all is well its bloody freezing and we're the local celebraties. A culture shock and a half but all good. Love to all Me xxx

All a bunch of nutters. We clearly speak in a different language. Theres not one bit of English in this message board, no wonder you legged it half way across the world. Remind me, why you are coming back? Anyway enough about the rest of them. Hope the Chinese are treating you well and not decided your such raritys as to decide to have you stuffed and mounted for good measure. Everything's all good this end as the wife has been updating you. As soon as the little fella realises hes not Superman and cant fly the better. When you going to tell us all about the Oz part of the venture, its like waiting for the next Dan Brown Novel to come out. Get cracking dont you know I've got nothing better to do.....Look after yourself sweetie Love Stephen xxxxxxxx

Hey Em's, your journal is fantastic! But I will have to agree with your mum when she mentioned the 'attract nutters thingy', thankfully sammy has had trouble logging on to the site so you should'nt be bothered by her for a while. On to your newphew, well simon (bec's simon) called over at 7pm on valentines night and lewis looked a picture of health, by 7.10pm he had fallen of the chair in the dining room and was left with a gash on his face. Simon was shocked to say the least. Then the next day while playing in his bedroom he bent down to pick something up and head- butted his play kitchen. (Thanks to Nanma & Do Do - I blame them) within seconds a huge lump appeared, then came the bruise. Even I was worried as I called the doctor to ask their advice. In himself he was fine, he just looks like a battered child. Anymore accidents and I will be tempted to call social services myself - only joking I'm a fantastic mother and I'm sure others would agree. It's all a part of growing up - so they say! Poor love him. He's still as handsome as ever!!!!!! Still receiving your post cards and yes I have remembered to keep them all. We picked up your package of cd/pictures from the post office and have loaded then onto our laptop, they are fab. Great pic's of you and those from neighbours - you must tell all when you return that way it will save me from watching it. For all those who are reading this message, yes I do still watch neighbours and home & away and I'm proud of it - oh and while we are on the subject of sad soaps I watch Dawson's Creek too! I'm a mother - I'm allowed!!!! Well when Lewis lets me anyway. Anyway I'm going to love and leave you now so until we speak again, lots of love hug's and kisses - your sis-in-law xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

11.10a.m. --- Sat in my sales office with new computer. What better opportunity to practice? Thankyou for updating me from China yesterday it was so good to hear from you. I'm trying to vision what it was like to be the 'star attraction' when travelling from Hong Kong by train. No doubt the people were highly amused seeing two 'tall' backpackers, especially Kate with her 'blonde hair'. I hope you were able to join in the 'Chinese New year' celebrations and weren't too tempted to sample the local delicacies! (not). Thank God for MacDonalds. Speak to you soon Darling, Love you Mumxxxx

Harro Emerwee. Are u having a vewy nice time in Wong Kong or wearwever you are? So, I'm the only saddo in Cardiff who is sending you a message on a Saturday night!!!!! I must try and get out more!!!!! I hope all is well with you. Went to see your Mum & Ned the other night - I've never seen so many postcards. So, is this the start of the home run? How many more places have you got to visit? Take care. Love from me. xx

Sat in Ned's office watching the snow falling thick and fast, ( how jealous are you?-- not. ) At least we're having some excitement. It's aunty Pam's birthday today , I'm trying to arrange a floral tribute, but Interflora may have difficulty digging their way out. Reading through your messages I've come to the conclusion that you attract ' nutters' ---- no offence meant to Sam or Ned, they certainly make amusing reading. Thanyou both for entertaining us, keep them coming. Speak to you soon Darling, Love Mum xxxx

Well heeeeellooooo emily moose bird, ox chops, fish brain chipollatas!!... this is one of the vary rare occasions that i can successfully gain access to your journal! are you sure you havent been putting a stop to my messages filtering through just incase peeps see and hear the deep dark secrets that lurk within the depths of Emily - the shy scarlet.... anyway, i hope that you are having a faberoony time away. clearly Oz is not living up to your expectations and by the way, i'll be having a word with their president coz i dont believe they know actually who you are... they should have pulled all the stops out. anyway, i have had a word with the Chinese Embassy -they knows your on your way and you will be surprised on arrival - just dont accept any 'nice' gifts or carry anyones luggage!!! been poorly for the last 2 weeks - had 3 wisdon teeth taken out (i am sorry in advance, for all of you reading this who are about to be bored with hearing this tale again!!) had a nasty infection and was taken back into hospital and then had a nasty reaction to the Anti-biotics!!! i am not telling you this tale for sympathy or to talk about me, me ,me - although that is always exciting you have to admit. but just to let you know that you missed out on me not being able to talk for almost 1 week!!!!! would you adam and eve it?? i hope that you had a fantastic birthday and didnt lose the cards that were given to you to go away with. i am sure you are having an amazing time but its time to come home to your buddys and family soon. we misses you loads (cant believe i just said that... true though - my good bestest buddy!) ah well, youve probably been reading this email for 3 days and so ill sign off. i dont wanna encroach upon you Thai time. laters Ems - not too much later though, c u in 7 weeks??? love n' huggles Spamsteroony and Didlydoony xxxx

Hi everyone, I feel very popular with all the messages I have had even though I hadn't had any previously for a month or so. Just to let you all know I'm leaving Oz 3 weeks early coz quite frankly I'm bored of it. So as of Mon 12th I will be in Hong Kong then China then Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai. It will be quite a culture shock I know but I don't like doing things by halves. Love to all Ems x

Just read your messages, seems like the alcohol has been flowing well in Llanishen, there we go, you can pick your friends but not your family - ha ha! Whats new in travel town? Get up dating? Miss you loads xx

Sorry sweetheart, I just read Neds message. I hope everyone reading, understands the weird sense of humour that you and he enjoy! We all know what a wonderful person he is and I would hate anyone to interperate the message wrongly. Night, night, God bless, Mumxxxxx

Sorry its late but Happy Birthday Ems. I hope you had a great day. xx

Hey Funny Cow Been eating heaps of cheese and thinking of you a lot ! Don't drink too much on the boat, otherwise you'll sink too fast. Wish you a momorable Birthday, just think you won't have many occassions to celebrate your Birthday abroad. OK sob sob.. you're away from home, but keep in mind that once you're back it will all be just a memory. Oh well, still have to say 'love you' otherwise I will be labelled the Black Sheep of the family. The things I do for you.............