HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!! this only really goes to gaz, cos you had your xmas day last month didnt you kym and it wouldnt be fair to have two would it?? -and as james bond said "...Christmas only comes once a year!" off too the fox now, katie promises not to be as bad as you were last year..but we all know that won't happen. have fun spending xmas day on a beach- b******s!!! love greg x x

Hi 2 U Both We 4t we beta look like we r trendy parents and leave u a message. Sounds like you are having lots of fun and beer,nice to see Gaz,s sensitive side. When we are reading your friends messages we can't but help feel sorry for Bugsy,if he needs a little trip to Manchester we will look after him. Take care see you soon. Luv Mum and Dad xxxx

Only just realised I could add msgs and it seems a worthwhile distraction from essay writing! Sounds like your living it up, enjoyed your tails of temples, trekking and waterfalls. Also good that you've made time to enjoy the more simple things, beer, zip lines and gorping at elephant penis?? On a slightly sour note, United are doing their best to give Chelsea a shout at the title. Tim Howard obviously not too chuffed at us extending Van der Sar's contract, his attempt at stopping Drogba's shot was about as useful as Gaz's midfield performances for Urmston Town. Also, Cooper's rise up the fantasy league has furthered my misery. Last thing, take some good photos. Shed has started bringing his to the pub. There are only so many pictures of German buildings I can tolerate seeing. Anyway, take it easy guys

evening gaz in fact its more likely you are currently tucked up in some bed!! i've been getting lonely, its the first time since you guys left that i've ventured to the gym (being working hard creating the fattest generation ever!!) and i've lasted twice, but i either need to find a new gym buddy or just take my mp3 player instead! also mr mcphee came out on monday nite (after saying he would, so he can keep to arrangements!!), meant his missus, helen, and she seems pretty cool. although he doesnt yet trust me with her alone yet??!! :-p funny i remember someone else saying... working all weekend, so nowt exciting planned, but last weekend i went to kent to see a few girls from uni, anad the weekend before i was at lancs (got very drunk playin edward ciderhands!) all the best with the rest of ur travels, love greg x x p.s you are making me want to go to thailand and the region so i may fly out to join ya in jan!!

Can't believe you've had to travel to the other side of the world to appreciate a bit of culture Gaz!!! I won't be able to recognize you when you return. Talking of which - Bugs is really suffering - he keeps calling me asking when you're returning home!!!! I'm a little bit worried about Gaz's reference to buying sexy shorts though!!! I’ll hold judgment - but Gaz we all know about your style (or lack of)!!! Sounds mint guys, loving the updates!! Rich xx

howdy you globe trotters, i've been waiting for you to update your little entries before i wrote. Sounds like your having an amazing time, hope u coping ok with the rucksacks and the accomodation (had any bad stuff yet?....any dorm sharing with annoying snorers...watch out!!) So where will u be for crimbo? got any plans? I'm plodding along working as receptionist at mo, tres boring but its bringing the pennies in. Saving up as going to KL at easter, and going round Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore so i feel i will be emailing u for lots of advice!! Dont forget to take the rents up on their offer in the big city of KL....bit of luxury for yous. take care, miss you lots kym bob...soon as u get home big boozy session n primark trip is needed, love to you both, katy xxxxx

Glad to hear you managed to check out the Sawasadee, hope you were suitably accommodated!? Memories come flooding back when reading your journal entries, makes me very jealous! Hope you caught all the 'ping pong' show and didn't leave early and miss the 'grand finale!' Don't get any ideas Gaz, Kym is a respectabe young woman! In other news, Gower is the new C-team captain and Utd have just got beat 0-1 at West Ham... Barter, barter, barter, it's great fun! What's the cheapest large Chang you've found? Take care Jay

alrighty guys, glad to hear everythings going well. even more impressed gaz's managing without me running his life for him. glad yo see you've got some independence son. lancs is same old same old. still raining, still getting far too sloshed at the mpv. take care folks banks ps congrats on ur graduation ladders...just a question, didnt happen to sit in LT2 at all on weds did ya? rumour has it someone grafitti'ed around 20 of the grad ceremony booklets in lt2 with such things as p**** and "tosser" against random peoples names. don't know who would do such a thing but they did do it against lads with the names of bugden and dolphin which strikes me as odd. oh well.

bugsy ur a funny lad, though i think you'll find i'm not a geordie therefore no need for ur lame apology. And don't be ashamed, it's ok that you cried (loads) when we talked about gaz bein away, it shows how much you care. I'm sure it's not the first tear you've shed over his departure.

Diggers let it go. I only asked rich as he is lonely and vunerable at this time of year. Gaz - it looks like everton are out of the title race mate - we keep losing, and you lot scabbed it 3-0 against us. maybe next year. I had my graduation today, i didn't really want to go but my mum made me. The chinese contingent was as strong as ever, then there was me and dolphin representing great britain. I think santa claus is going to bring me a new mobile phone so gaz - honestly mate this one has your name on it for when you return. A tenner will be fine. Or maybe Rich has a small selection in one of his draws like he had last year!! This one is proven to be very reliable though and is even thief proof. I was sweating like a geordie in a spelling test at my graduation today (sory kielz, your speling is ok your the ekseption) (ha ha,Genius). Anyway, sweating loads just made me think of you gaz. Right best be off, 2" honeywell 3 port diverter valves to sell. Take care, and be good (gaz). Bugsy p.s when kieley and I were wondering where you were i wasn't sad - i was just humouring her. When you coming home???

Hello! Enjoying the posts! Particularly liked the entry where Gaz so kindly let us know that 'kym felt tranquil!'. Gazza kicked any mirrors in yet? Oh and check this, Bugsy, my supossed member of teh samem litter etc, asked Rich to play footy the other night and didn't bother asking me!! How bads that!! Keep it real, 7

Hey guys glad 2 hear ur havin fun, tho im well jealous. sorry havent mailed sooner but havent been on the net 4 ages!! james came 2 visit me the other day, we thought about where u might b n got a bit sad so then talked about u all comin on holiday 2 c me when u get back n im away :) im just wkn as per tryin 2 get a bit money but apart from that my life is very dull, lol. most important kym an audience with take that live was mint, u missed a treat, and they were just on the tv doin pray live n dancin n evrythin, i was singin my little heart out, lol. Also, ray and leona r in x factor final. i kno others will laugh but i kno u appreciate this valuable info :) neway, keep in touch n b careful love kielz xxx