Nan has just called and asked me to add this message for you ....

Hi Sal - Pleased to hear from your Mum and Dad that you are still having a great time and enjoyed seeing the orang utans. I envy you but not with all the creepy crawlies. I went with Joy to see Mamma Mia this week and then for something to eat at Frankie and Bennys - we had a lovely time. Going out with Jodie and Oscar today for lunch which I am looking forward to. Miss you and you are always in my prayers. Love you Sal, Nan xxx

Hi Sal

How you doing?! Just caught up on your photos, looks like you're having fun! Not much to report here - started college again it's as boring as ever but hey only one more year! Paul's started teaching his military fitness classes and has nearly finished his qualification. Josh is enjoying middle school - so far, he's lost his bus pass, lost his keys and lost his blazer (but he found that again)!!!! He's a nightmare! got your text to say your were on a remote island in Malaysia - sounds divine - wish i was with you!

Anyway - take care and keep enjoying yourself! i'll email you to keep you updated with the wedding plans!

xxxxx

Hi Sal - clearly the good times continue. Well done. You look so happy in the pics - if a little decadent at times!!! Glad someone has treated you to some luxury and good food and that you've found those lovely beaches. My list of "must-see" places grows with your travels. I'm still in there with you and have just visited Shanghai - looks good. All well in watchet. Just back from a long w/e in Inverness at the wedding of Dave's niece. Scotland is so lovely but guess it lacks the eastern flavour - but we did have some super scottish crab! Keep enjoying and we're there with you for the long haul - and loving it. Much love Sal - Jan x

Hi Hun ( Sal) Just got an update from Liz that all good with you. We are all fine. Poppa it geting over his cold and Gran is looking after him as she does. Nick popped in yesterday while I was there which was nice. He had bought a new suit and Gran made him try it on - jacket only we didn't push our luck - very nice - he looked good. We were going out to Poppa favourite ice cream haven -Henly - yesaterday glad we didn't they would have been dissapointed to have missed him. You know all Liz's gossip - Rick is in Weymouth - race training - big competition on next week - Tuesday - Saturday. We are going down to Weymouth to see them in a race in October - will be really nice havent seen Rick sail the 49er for 12 months plus. We are staying with friends and enjoying the best of both worlds. Going to see SABI this weeeknd - did'nt go last one and looking foard to it. We will be taking her off the water soon for the winter. Will have to have a nice weekend with you on it when you come back. As I say we are all good - have fun and look after yourself. Our Luv Neil and Sue XX

Hi Jen,Just had a quick browse at your travel notes,nice to see you can still battle on in the face of adversity,on your back,kicking your legs, doing the Dying Beetle Rap,keep on" trekking, across the universe",loadsa luv,uncle e & auntie tre xx

Hi Hun (Sal) Glad all going well - gosh I laughed at you walking in the mud - you would have loved that. All good at home - took Gran & Poppa away on SABI had a super weekend Poppa looked great behind the wheel. They stayed at a hotel in S'ton and we had the days together, L and R with us too. Liz had a great house warming party Friday night - she went to beach Saturday for BBQ and sleep. Rick all good - he is seeing Jon and Nick next weekend.

Have fun. Our Luv Neil and Sue XXX

HiSal, just returned frm holiday great to catch up with your trip, looks amazing. Will look at pictures take care see you soon. Luv from Cristos & Pat xx

Hi Sal just got back to work after sailing holiday with L&R. Intended to go to Norhern Brittany and Channel Isles back via Salcombe. Anyway weather appaling - lost so much time storm bound that we only got to Salcombe. Big winds, big seas and toilet got bunged up on boat - now fixed with new super pump! You sound like you are really having fun / experiences - sykpe soon?? Love from all of us.

Hi Sal Back on track with you after my 11 days in France - really lovely as usual but doesn't have the cachet of Laos. I was very interested in hearing your account of this as a friend of mine trekked here and said it was the most beautiful place she'd ever visited - and she's a seasoned traveller. I'm going to add it to my "must-see" places but will avoid your guest-house. Bit concerned about nan's blog. She showed me her new specs and hearing aid but never mentioned her quest for a new man!! Guess she knows what she's doing. Are you keeping a weather graph? Seems to me you've had more than average rain. Hope you're now moving towards some sunnier climes. It does all look very exotic and your enthusiasm shines through your blog. Take good care and if you feel a shadow behind you it's just me trying to keep up. Lots of love sal. Jan xx

Hi Sal

Just a short message to say 'hi' and pleased to hear that you are thoroughly enjoying yourself.

Love from us both, Fran and Margaret xx

Hi Sal

Just looked at your latest pictures - I am going to get Mum to get one printed off for me. Seen Emma's wedding pictures too and you all look so lovely.

I am off to find myself a new man now that I have new glasses and my hearing aid fixed so that if he whispers sweet nothings I will now be able to hear him!

Take care, love you very much and miss you - Nan xxx

Hi jen,sorry i lost touch,my p.c. parted company with your blog,& they,ve just re-united.Just viewed your piccy,s,Vietnam looks pretty cool,its nice to see you,ve kept that lovely smile,keep it up,& may the experience get you smiling all the way,p.s. was shakin my booty to hot chip @ v.festival last weekend,tons of love,uncle e & auntie tre xx