bernie and bruce HI JOHN JUST TO WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY 50TH YES 50TH BIRTHDAY. HOPE YOU HAVE A LOVELY DAY AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU DID TO CELEBRATE. WAS LOVELY TO SEE YOU AND LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATING WITH CHAMPAGNE WHEN YOU GET HOME. KITCHEN FINISHED NOW. LOVE AND HUGS B AND B XXXXXXXX

Sally Howse Hi John , just looked thru your photos, some of them are fantastic especially the one of the lion drinking and the warthogs. Nice bricks too! Will talk to you about Serengeti and Ngorogoro when u get back. S x

Andy Hi dad, photos are really good. Looks like a nice place. Was that the elephant that charged at you? Good luck making all those bricks lol! if its that cheap we can make a house for me out of em in england lol. have a good time spk soon x

fiona How many bricks? don't think you'll be working that slow when you get back ! The photo's are great Rosie will love them I bet. Speak soon Fi x

claire Hello Dad how are you??? Are you still making bricks?? What is the weather like in Kenya. Love you xxxxxxxxx

Bruce Smith Hello John Looks like you are having a good time. Bet you are missing being here in all this snow. Havent been able to work for the past 2 days. Fi says you have moved to Kenya now - bet it is great. I was busy yesterday taking all the kitchen units out - wish you were to help !! Take care and have good time. Bruce

David Thomas Hi John Just browsing through your photos Due 10 inches snow tonight and over weekend - rosie and matthew sledging yesterday Looking forward to more photos Have fun David

fiona Hello, bet Kenya is hotter than here. snow snow snow today. Cooked a nice roast dinner though x

sharon Hi John, Photo's look lovely and good to see that you ARE doing some work!! Freezing weather today ,possible snow at weekend not at all like your weather. Everyone say's Hi .Look forward to seing the next set of photo's Take care , bye for now Sharon and all at Whitehouse

bernie Hi John me again I am at work tonight using my friends computer. When are you moving on and where to next. Take care b and b xxxxxxx

Rosie Thomas HELLO uncle john! IM so jealous of you. While we're stuck in school your caring for and observing the most amazing animals and views. Have you ever seen the film freaky friday? Its where there are two people who switch places like me switching places with you so i could be in Africa and you would have to be me in my school. I wish i could be there with you sooooooo much! Luv u Lots and Lots! with love the Thomas's and Flossy x x x x x x

bernie and bruce Hi John Sorry havent been in touch sooner I have been too cold to go to the office - or your sleeping area! Your photos are great looks a lovely place. All the same here. I am off to Dublin for one night and Dusseldorf for another night from work. Flights very cheap Ryan Air having January sale - doesnt mean there will be any planes though knowing them! Will keep looking to see where you are. I will get your phone number from Fi and give you a ring. Bruce working hard. We go to Egypt on March 10th for a week so at least we will get some sun then. Take care and have fun. Lots of love your sis in law and Bruce xxxxxxxxx

Fiona Hi, Good to see the weather is so hot. We are freezing here. Should be warming up over the weekend. Try and find a nice little dog to bring home, or a penguin.......or a monkey maybe. x

Sally Howse Man I am sooo envious! Will keep in touch thru your blog -no doubt you'll have an amazing time, keep safe! Sally x