(Dad typing at Mum's dictation...) Fantastic blog, Jess - made us laugh. I assure you that all three dogs are currently lying on and around the sofa and in good fettle. Image of you as a flying pigeon was quite entertaining. The endless car journeys sound a nightmare, but it's good to hear that you are having fun again. Do keep the blogs coming - they are just great to read.
Ben got an A* in his first science GCSE - amazing! Shows what he can do when he actually works. However, I think your record in RS is probably pretty safe.....
Just to confirm, Mum's interview is Thursday next week - she's on first thing, so fingers crossed.
Will e-mail you the rest.
Max
Hi Jess
Max(imus) here (your fantastic aunt's other half - I mean she's fantastic by the way (she'll have to let you know whether I am or not!).
Anyway, it's Sunday morning here and we've just logged in to see how you're doing. Great to see you're having fun and enjoying a wonderful life experience globe trotting. We were talking yeaterday about investigating Mongolia!
On a completely random side note, I presented a radio show last night down a phone line while someone else in the studio was doing their bit on the Scilly Isles!
We're off to see your Mum and Dad in a couple of weeks, so I'm really looking forward to meeting them and Ben, and as Emma has just pointed out, I'm obliged to say the dogs too!
Anyway the kettle beckons, otherwise I'll be in the doghouse. Look forward to meeting you when you return to these shores. Enjoy the rest of your trip, and Emma and I send you loads of good vibes to help you on your way!
Max
Emma
Greetings !
Sorry I haven't messaged you sooner. Been looking at your photos and it looks like you've been having a fabulous time - well jealous
I rather like your nose stud - tres cool, but am with your mother on the tongue and tattoos - far too painful!
Max and I are spending the weekend together in sunny Stoke, and we are hoping to visit your mum and dad in fortnight (lets hope there's no snow this time!)
Hope you're not missing Liam too much , boys eh ? Max is currently shredding his old bills - and they say romance is dead! He claims he is clearing out his rubbish in order not to have too much stuff to bring to Bolton when he moves in (pink diamond needed first of course) .
Anyway, love you lots, and think of you often.
Love Auntie Emma xxx
Jane
Hi Jess
Glad to hear you have arrived safe and well in Delhi and met up with a now hippy looking Sara, please confirm they are henna tattoos - I have been misled before as I am sure you know ! Best wishes for your next adventure. Love Jane xx
Dad
Hello darling. Thanks for the text saying you've arrived in Delhi - I just hope that you've managed to met up with Sara alright. I know it's wretched to leave Liam, but do make the most of your big adventure and make sure you keep in touch with him. He probably reads your blog, so I'll keep personal stuff to e-mails, but he looks a really nice chap. We approve! Incidentally, nice piercing - we knew you'd probably do it, but please not the tongue and no tattoos!
We love you millions Jess.
Dad xxxxxxxxx
Dad
Hello Darling Gnu. Great to see you on Skype tonight, and to say hi to Liam. It all makes our lives feel very hum drum to see you over there and knowing you are about to head off to India! Have a really fantastic time there, even though it will be a wrench to leave the very particular attractions of Australia... I'll e-mail youi tomorrow. In the meantime, lots of love from us all here. xxxxxx
Emily
hey girlie!!! I am loving your blogs! Please keep them coming, not as many recently???!
I am also being hugely entertained by the messages from your mum and dad too!!! So is the boy coming with you on your travels or are you leaving Sydney heartbroken? Bet you never expected that to happen eh!?
It has been fairly mild here but is set to get colder next week. I had a lovely day with your mum last week in half term. We went shopping and she tried on some gorgeous dresses, although she didn't buy them. mShe is looking AMAZING she is loosing the weight she wants (not that she needs too!) I think it is doing wonders for her confidence too! We then went to pizza express fpr lunch followed by the cinema. We saw confessions of a shopaholic - fab movie although we left with a huge urge....we HAD to go shopping and spend money!!!!!
Not much else to report chicken. Stay safe and in touch. xxxxxxxxxxx
Dad
Great to hear it's going well in Sydney - ust be quite nice to recharge your batteries for a while. Also, great to talk yesterday and we look forward to Skype on Sunday.... Love Dad xxxxx
Mummy
Jessica this is your mother speaking!!!
Do not listen to Ed and cut off your fringe, I am already apoplectic about the Ripp-tide near drowning, not to mention the jelly fish sting. With regard to the mosquitos, would it be a good idea to use the rather expensive net we bought.....just a suggestion...Have you rung the Nationwide yet, its kind of important and they wont tell us anything. Had a very satisfying day mucking out your bedroom today even got the nail varnish off the floor,it looks really tidy but very empty! getting Beth tomorrow for a day in Bath shopping.Dad has just told me we are off to london at the end of the month to a Ball at the Italian Embassy. It should be very posh lots of high ranking officers so better look for a good frock.It sounds like you'r having a wonderful time but please take special care in the water! I love you so much. xxxxx
Mummy
Jessica this is your mother speaking!!!
Do not listen to Ed and cut off your fringe, I am already apoplectic about the Ripp-tide near drowning, not to mention the jelly fish sting. With regard to the mosquitos, would it be a good idea to use the rather expensive net we bought.....just a suggestion...Have you rung the Nationwide yet, its kind of important and they wont tell us anything. Had a very satisfying day mucking out your bedroom today even got the nail varnish off the floor,it looks really tidy but very empty! getting Beth tomorrow for a day in Bath shopping.Dad has just told me we are off to london at the end of the month to a Ball at the Italian Embassy. It should be very posh lots of high ranking officers so better look for a good frock.It sounds like you'r having a wonderful time but please take special care in the water! I love you so much. xxxxx
ED
Hey Turtle (your new nickname) - great blog!! You are making me very jealous with your photos and stories! glad you have had your first sting by a bluey!
I hope it keeps rainning as i am getting insanely jealous - it is now mild and grey - go figure i bet it does not get sunny again until you get back!! I hope you have a good time at the whits - something i never got to do - booo. I have an idea for you - cut the fringe off!!! just an idea don't shout.....
keep on trucking simpson
Dad
Hi Noo. Just back from watching Ben play Rugby - a really good match, which they won, but very cold. There's still snow on the Upper! Mum is off with Jane into town and I am trying to do some work. Meanwhile, Ben is sitiing in his room in his towel - he's just that kind of boy! Looking forward to reading MORE BLOGS soon. Have a really great time Love Dad xxxxxxx