Daniel and David So we finally got your blog working for us, even though you are coming home in five days. Hope everything is going well and we are excited to see you and your pics. Anywho see you soon and enjoy your lasy few days, Love Daniel and David

Britta Winther Hi Nat, Though I would just see how the next part of the trip is going. You are missing another snow storm and cold weather! So enjoy the sun and beach because it really is not very nice in London. I think the EAster bunny will be getting frost bite. Since you are away would it be ok if I got your Easter chocolates so they don't go bad? Hope you are out on the town tonight, having a great time, and keeping out of trouble!! Hugs, Britta

Denise Hey Nat, I hear you're not feeling well. Hopefully, by the time you get this email you will be feeling better. Maybe too much sun, too much rice, too much beer?? I am really looking forward to hearing all about your trip and seeing your pictures when you get home. I can well imagine the stories you will tell. Unless you're going by the saying....What goes on in Costa Rica stays in Costa Rica. Hey, this past Sunday I had a gig in Toronto singing for the governor general. It really was a pretty cool gig. Did lots of hobnobbing (is that really a word) and mingling afterwards. Got to meet her. I have a gig in Trinidad in May. Looking forward to that. Enjoy the rest of your adventure and when you get back you and I can share a big bowl of carbohydrates and compare notes. Love ya! xoxoxo

Bev Robinson Nat, remember it's sunnier there, there are more monkeys there though sometimes at our Yah Yah get togethers we have more monkeys....hehehe... Glad you are feeling better. Soon spanish is going to be the 2nd language (over french) so what an asset. Enjoy your mini vacation!!! What an adventure!!! Can't wait to compare tans. Bev

peg Hey Nat, glad to hear you are feeling better AND getting some retail therapy in also! Everyone is looking forward to seeing you when you get home. I, personally, will get a mystic tan before our visit :)

Aunt Cate Well Hi Nat!!! Sorry you haven't heard from me in a while. It has been sooo hectic between finalizing the deal on the house and finding an apartment in London. And of course working for Steve and your Mom in my spare time!! (only don't tell your Mom I said that!) Hon, wait until you see the apartment I picked - it is absolutely gorgeous. You can see the building if you go to www.tricar.com - it is the building pictured right in the centre of the home page - Westmount II. If you check out the floorplans I'm plan 1C. Take a look at the photos too (of course most of the photos are of the penthouse which I didn't rent) The only problem is - my furniture will get to move in before I do. Did I mention that the building is still under construction? And my movers will have to carry my stuff up 3 flights of stairs as the elevators are operational yet? I haven't mentioned that small detail to them yet either. You know what this means - I get to stay at your house for a couple of weeks until I can join my furniture. We'll be roomies again! But I know you have first dibs on your bed. I hear that you and Holly are planning a week long get-a-way in a resort and B&B. Good for you. It will be so great for you to have a change of scenery and a bit of luxury. I can't wait to hear all about it. BTW I took a picture of Misty (aka Paris Hilton's dog) sleeping in my travel bag in your room. When Bridget comes over I'll get her to email it to you. I still can't figure out how to do that! I have to run now. Have a great time next week and don't forget to keep us posted on your blog. I check it every day watching for your messages. Love and hugs Aunt Cate

Britta Winther Hi Nat, Well, it sounds like you are having quite the adventure---both good and bad! It is really unfortunate that you ended up sick ---no one wants to be sick when they are away from home, so good for you for working through it! Hopefully the challenging parts are over and all the fun is still to come. I hope you are finding a nice resort or spa for your mom and I to go visit since we need to be a bit pampered! I am also just back from a short vacation in Florida and now I have a friends 15 year daughter with me while they are on vacation----I can never figure out why these people trust me since I am quite mean to live with!! I really felt like a hockey mom the other night when she had a major injury and we ended up at UH til the wee hours of the morning. I think your mother's email is nasty and I don't think she deserves a present upon your return. She is always saying very nasty things about my cats---they can't wait to drop a fur ball in her lap. I heard it was her idea to turn your room into a music studio! Well I hope balance of your trip goes well...we look forward to seeing all your pictures and here the stories. Hugs Britta

Nat's Mom Hey hi Hun. Well we're back from the cruise and it was a fabulous time. We really missed you, even though it was so much easier to get a taxi van that seats 6 instead of trying to find one that takes 7 . We missed you at dinner gatherings, although it was easier to get a tabe for 6 than to wait for a much larger table of 7 . Flights were fine and we managed to get premium seating of one whole row for all of us, of course it might have been because there was only 6 instead of 7 to accomodate. Anyway, did I mention we missed you...got formal pictures taken too, and you know they seem for some reason to be better composed this year, oh, I guess it's because we all fit into the frame better, cause you know, there is only 6 of us instead of 7 . The whole gang, all 6 of us, send our love of course, and we look forward to your Blog updates too hugs Mom ps we said no to Dean when he wanted to convert your room into a music studio to jam with his friends, so everything is back the way you left it.

Diane Hola Nat - how's that for speaking Spanish. Good eh! other than the word for beer (cervaisa - if that is the way you spell it). I think this is absolutely amazing that we can follow you day to day in Costa Rica. These experiences will be ones that you will never forget. Take care Nat - we are thinking of you. Luv Diane and Barry

peg Well, Lemmy and Natalie are very cute but more pictures of that house didn't make it any better.  I'm glad you have moved on and I can cancel the interior decorator as I'm pretty certain it was well beyond any hope of improvement anyway.  Obviously the ants didn't mind the vinyl tablecloth, tacky little critters.  Speaking of critters, didn't anyone ever warn you about 'monkeys on your back' Natalie?    And, speaking of phrases which is close to speaking of rhymes, did you know previous to yesterday that our friend Bev was a poet?  Enjoy sleeping in a real bed, using a real bathroom and having fun!  Too bad about the gastapo tactics of some of the 'authority figures'.  I hope they will get tired of the withering looks you give them and move on!  

Jacquie Hi NatThanks for the photos and the blog. There are alot of us back here living vicariously through you! Look forward to hearing all about your weekend adventures.

Bev What an opportunity...soar with the monkeys, dance with them too!!! It's snowy here so marvel at the outdoor scenery...I'm so proud of you!!

Mackenzie Hi Nat Ive been packing and packing for the crusie and I am so exicted!!!! But I still wish you could come,but I know you are having a great time!   LOVE YOUR LITTLE SIS MAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!XOXOXOXXOXOX