CHIEF (jealous ofHertford) What Larks Pip ! Still missing you but glad you have had such fun and managed to spend time with Uncle John and Gary and Wendy. Hope S. America is just as wonderful and exciting Take care and look after each other Chief xx

old man Hi Great blog. Its cold and bright here today and your exploits certainly cheer me up....fancy sky diving?! more like the hot lake for me; Dumbo's ears is a little harsh after 38 years of marriage I would struggle to get away with that. Love you both.Look after each other. Old Man

Anne Reading your blog is making me ache with jealousy. I'm sure you've hard how cold and miserable the weather is over here, and it seems to be the time of year to think about emigrating! I hope you're both well and still enjoying yourselves. My father-in-law is currently working in Pnom Penh and we would love to go out there and visit him. We have also been invited to a wedding in the Phillippines (quite possibly Manila )in September - decisions, decisions! Anyway, keep up the good work as I'm enjoying reading everything and imagining the sunshine. Anne x PS. are you actually secretly following Prince William?!

Old Man Its alpine weather here now;just in time to be back at work...ah well. Happy new year from us all. I will call in on your tennants to see all is ok there. Look after each other. OM

Auntie Janice Happy Christmas! - we will miss you both tomorrow and be thinking of you. Much love Janice, Colin, Sue, George and Julianne xxxx

Katie, Si and Leilo xxx Merry christmas you guys - Take care and speak soon!!!! XXX

Louise Happy Christmas! Snow day on the last Friday of term! What a shame - all my books for marking are snowed in as well! L x

Mum D From turtles to kangaroo to koalas - you are having a real Aussie experience! Here we have snow - and the possibility of a white Christmas. Only hope the airports are open on Tuesday!

old man Your latest blog makes a damp cold dark December appear very horrid. Mind you our log fire is now up to spec the kettle is boiled and the curtains are drawn. I think a hot mince pie is called for. Love you both. Look after each other. Old Man

Louise School is flooded it is raining so much!! Hope it's nice and warm and dry there! L x

katie, Si and Leilo Hiya, Just looked at the latest pics Kate you look so tanned remind me when your back to wait a few weeks b4 we stand together in a photo hehehehe!!

Louise Do I take it there is nothing to report about Australia???

Mother Lucas Yet another enthralling chapter of Douglassderringdo .Word of warning from "one who worries" do not let tightwadadventurism endanger life or limb, pay the money ,enjoy ,do not endure -you're only going to do this once !! Much love MLxxxxxxxxxxxx

Chief What larks Pip -- could almost taste the fish and chips. That reminds me -- tip --put vinegar on jellyfish stings. Still waiting to hear if Bex going to Bali. We are decorating our bedroom -- good idea as persisting down outside. Going to Warminster on the 12th to see Anne and visit my old haunts -- pubs etc that Uncle Harry took me to as a youth (me not him) Jeff went to Halloween party last night as the Red Devil again (remember) -- hasn't surfaced yet. Take care have fun, much love Chief xx

Old Man What is a man trap? I hope it's nothing i can be blamed for teaching Alex. I am off to Florence for a couple of days now.