Auntie Linda Hi Jen, At last,Spring is springing.The wee floories are pokin their headies through. Nothing much doing this past week or weekend.Ken and I are just away out to say hi to Morag, give Isla with her sore leg a gentle walk,then we'll be back to make the tea for your folks coming. Salmon tonight. Ken and I went to see the Rod Stewart musical , which was good- well the tunes were, not so sure about the storyline,or lack of. Ben Elton wrote it. Jerry Springer the Opera is on just now, but I don't fancy that at all.In fact I don't think many others fancy it either-I believe it's a bit of a flop. Mary is going to see her toyboy D O' this week, so I'm sure she'll enjoy that.Then Miss Saigon in May, with Winnie. Athlyn invited us to Cassius's christening, but we can't go as that's when we will be on our mini break in Paris.Looking forward to that. Anyway,I'll be offski just now. Have a lovely birthday when it comes-I wonder how you'll spend the day? You'll have to send somebody on safari the day before,not to return without vodka and chocolate cake, at least.See you soon and take care.L x

veronica Hi Jen At last we have some sun (cold sun). All the snow has just about gone and all the wee flowers seem to have survived. Going up home tomorrow for a few days, looking forward to the break. Was trying to put air in the cars tyers didnt go to well!! Sonds like you must be due home soon. Take care.

Amanda and Euan Hey Jennifa! We r in the uni comuters thinking of u! Can't wait til u come back and we can get some wine at the boar and a bit of espo dancing on the go! Do u want to come inter railing with me, euan and 2 of my irish friends at the end of the summer? plenty of time to save some cash before then! Think about it and let us know when u come back, we can do it on the cheap! Love Amanda and Euan xx p.s don't move to edinburgh!

Andy Awesome banter in Ramsay St over last couple days. Harold decided to take his anger out on Paul, and there was a belter of a scene with Robbo speakin on the phone and Harold sneaking up behind him and strangling him! He fell unconscious, but didn't die. Harold was pretty gutted he didn't manage to do the job properly. Robbo does an excellent impression of someone who's just been strangled, he's got a very sore sounding throat. The police (aka Stu) are on the case. Steph's cancer has returned, but she's refusing treatment cos it may harm her baby. So that's why Drew was invading her dreams-he was warning her! What a legend!

Judith and Scott Dear Jennifer Sorry we have been unable to contact you until now, just recently bought a laptop!! We have been hearing about your trip through Nana who has some of your letters. You seem to be having a great time and have met some nice people. I hope you have been taking loads of photos! David and Catriona have been staying with us for the weekend. They were planning to leave today but due to the severe weather conditions have had to stay put. Just an excuse to have another bottle of red wine, I think!! We have had about 12 inches of snowfall here just overnight! Ruairidh was desperate to go outside from the minute he saw all the snow and Anna thought Santa was coming again with presents for everyone!! We made a snowman in the back garden and David took Ruairidh for a sledge. I can't believe you are going to be back soon. It doesn't seem long since we saw you in Conon. Hope to hear from you soon. Take Care love scott judith ruairidh anna david and catrionaxxxxxx Catriona sends her love.

Nana Hi Jen, how are you coping with all the excitement you have been having! I really look forward to your updates and thanks very much for postcards you sent and looking forward very much to seeing you soon. I am here at Dingwall for dinner so thought i would drop you a note as my computer is not working! We had a good fall of snow this weekend probably you would like some so we have sent some to you. Sheena had good birthday on Wed. and is just about sober!!!! She is not impressed that she has to work to night at 5pm as she trying to sleep in bed. Waiting for John and Gill to come for dinner. Normans girlfriend is staying for dinner, Gillian is going to quiz her! Anyway better go and make sure that Christine is cooking dinner right and Jimmy is cutting meat right!!!! See you soon.

Auntie Linda Can't believe how fast the time's going- you'll soon be back with us.You've missed masses of snow.Everything was at a standstill for a few days.Today it's still bleedin'freezin and there were flurries of snow again, but the worst is definitely over. Ken's birthday -43 today-not!!We are away to Rustico's for a meal with Andrew and Liz- no Cat as she is going to see The Full Monty at the Art Centre with her chum.The other night Ken and I went to see the Rod Stewart musical.It was very good but affa hate in the theatre, which is nae fine when you're havin power surges like what I am.Things we wifies of a certain age have to put up with! Ken has given up hope of a summer holiday this year as both the cat and the dog have had numerous visits to the vets recently, costing a small fortune.Poor Charlie was on his last legs(heart failure- he's on the same pills as your grandmother!) but seems to have made a miraculous recovery after a couple of days in "hospital." Anyway,I'll be off now. Crufts is on soon and I'm hoping to catch most of that before going out...the Islas should be on tonight I think.....take care, see you soon, mwa mwa mwa.

Andy You'll be glad to hear that the boys got out of prison, Stu worked his magic, spun a few yarns and with the help of Dillon managed to get a confession from Roo that he set them up. Twas very sad on Thursday, Alex passed away after he and Susan had got married on a rushed ceremony in their house. Que lots more suspect acting from young Zeek. Also que lots of consoling and heart wrenching looks from the Doc, he's come to the rescue as the family rock.So, now his duties in Ramsay St involve being doctor/school counselor/general counselor/poisons expert/eye surgeon/family rock. What a guy. Robbo blacked out the street with his extravagent xmas lights, so he kindly put on a free xmas lunch for all the residents. When having fun pulling crackers with Elle (daughter) and Izzy, The Bish was giving him extremely menacing looks; think something's gonna happen there. Watch this space for reports on further developments regarding these menacing looks from The Bish. I see Drew Kirk has posted you a message, what a legend. He appeared in a dream yesterday, and was about to tell Steph why he was invading her dreams until Max woke her up.Booo!! 'Till next time..........

James W Hey Jennifer! Don't worry about the journal entry lengths, I enjoy reading them! Plus it'll give you something to remind of your trip when you get back. I can't believe you're in Africa right now ... I'm sat here in Edinburgh trying to motivate myself to write an essay! Different worlds! Look forward to seeing you once you're back! :) Don't let the elephants get you! :P

Drew Kirk Hello Jeniffer! Bet you're so glad to hear that i returned in Ramsay street. I'm invading Steph's dreams, trying to stress her out so that she loses her baby. HAHAHA I'm an absolute champ. I've still got my flowing brown locks and loooove wearing tight white t-shirts to show off my manly pecks. My neck still hurts a bit from my horse fall, but that's not stopping me from causing havoc in the Hoyland household. HAHAHA I'm an absolute champ HAHAHAHAHA!!

Andy LOLOL there was an awesome scene the other day with Steph havin a flash back of Kirky pushin her pram-apparently she had a thing for him a few years back and so for some reason now he's haunting her dreams. What a champ! Alex has been told he's not got long to live. Rachel went nuts and Zeek tries his best to act upset but he's such a shocking actor straight out of wooden school, it wasn't too good. Poor lad he does try though. Harold has gone a bit insane. Connor has moved in with him and doesn't speak to the rest of the house of trouser boys, but instead does such activities as playing the tuba and ladelling soup to the homeless. Harold called him David the other day; trying to replace his son i fear! Stu went undercover in prison, but Roo's seen through him already. Stinger and Dil do get out though, as your sister reliably informs me that they appear on Neighbours.com. Speaking of young Kath, I'm disappointed to say that I won't be joining John to keep an eye on her in Grand Canaria-can't afford it with my other upcoming trip! Belter

Sheene hey cuz how r we? hope u r havin fun n not misbehavin!!!!!!! not long till ur home now!!! everyone has missed ya big time! me n u r goin out when ya get home! not much to tell from home really! dad is on his way home from work n norman is floatin about (bet u have been updated bout the gf) mam is makin t!! neighbours just finshed!! u r missin all the lovely snow!! hope the children r all good to ya n we will check in wi ya later dude!!!! keep safeXxxxxxxxxx

veronica Hi you All the little children would love to see all the lovely snow we have. It started on Tuesday and has been on and off since.As we live in the NE of Scotland it came as a shock, there for tha city came to a holt! I am delighted to say I have been off. Dull with us. Ron and Ryan off to Rio on Friday for 2/52. As for as the sun gos you win. It will be hot but should be plesant. Bet you felt like throughing the computer out the window. They are ok as long as they behave. Take care. x

Jenny Hello Ms Shaw, Unfortunately I cannot match your exciting life in Africa, I went to Tenerife with my paretns and it was cloudy and rained...so don't worry you can stand next to me and you will look like a bronzed godess! Miss you, come back and get a job in Edinburgh!

Cat Neighbours could be a good conversation starter....! Snowdropworld was ace! x