we had a very nice meal for Dad's birthday with Rob, Ellie, Max and Fiona making supper and clearing up! He is opening his presents now and then we are going out for supper in the pub.

We have had more trouble with the tenants from hell! The boyfriend got drunk on Saturday night and was shouting at/attacking his ex-wife and Tash. Carl by chance had come to pick up a take away. Then Tash took refuge in his car so her boyfriend tried to smash the windscreen. Carl called the police - again!! Anyway, enough was enough so we served notice to quit today and then I felt bad because she is heavily pregnant! Who would think Fordingbridge was so exciting.

Glad you and Kate are still having fun - love you lots poo noo.

Love mum

Heya Kates, have just been looking aty your pics and am soooooo jelous - looks like you are having the most incredible time!!! Wish i were with you instead of stuck in sals! Cant wait to catch up on your return - keep on partying, see you soon, all my love, Lucie x mwah xxxx

Hiya! Thanks for the latest pix - seeing you having such a great time in the land of dance reminds me that my gap year is long overdue...! Must do something about that. Meanwhile, back here things keep zipping along. Been to Belfast this week and off to Trent Bridge (where we have an office overlooking the cricket ground) and Nottingham next. We have also got w/e in Granada and Turin coming up before we head of to Canada & W Coast of USA, prior to our RV with you in Fiji. Must book some accomodation this w/e. But beware: Fiji is clearly a dangerous place as I read today that Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones has just fallen out of a palm tree there...! Seeking coconuts, no doubt. Keep taking great pix, stay safe and look after each other. Lots of love, D xxxxxxxxxxxxxzzzzzzzzzzzz

Kate, tan's looking good. Great pic's. Looks like loads of fun.
Wish I was seeing the world instead of being stuck at work.
We all complained about Neale a few weeks ago and had several meetings about him. Lesley said he isn't going anywhere, unfortunatley! But he has lots of points to improve on. Max and i had to go thru a list of all the stuff he can and can't do, funnily enough there was more he can't do than can. He is supposed to be improving but I can't see it myself and he now he with us all the time, it's hell!!
Keep have fun, steph.

can't believe you've met a chap from hook. he hasn't by any chance worked for BMW finance has he.............

thanks for all the pix darlings - as i say to everyone - the photos say it all. you're bronzed bunnies.

all well here and dixie's coming for the day. have mowed the lawn twice now - spring really is here. but so is my hayfever. bank holiday weekend this weekend, so daddy will be set to task with the outstanding office work, after a sort out in the attic - pending rodents.

we're also going to book our fiji accommodation this weekend! shall spk to stella.

Keep having fun -

Lots of love

Ma

hey ladies glad you like pi pi. in aus chilling with my mates and staying in their house so no accom fees so more booze. bit chilly here! the pics of the full moon will come in the next couple of days cos need to buy batteries and cant be arsed! well expensive here spent 60 pounds in one day. speak to you soon.

Well poo noo haven't heard from you for a while so guess you are having fun with the crew! Your pictures look really good - am deeply green with envy.

Am just trying to think what to buy dad for his birthday - almost impossible! We are going to have a joint supper with Fletchers and Granny on Sunday - Rob and Ellie and Max and Fiona are cooking the meal which should be interesting! Granny Mut is trying to persuade me to go on a Swinging Sixties weekend with her - how sad is that!!!!!

Love you lots xxxxxxxx

Looking good Lady!!! Tan is coming along and might just go accustomed to your nasal addition! Am loving life as am now off work til Tues! Happy days! Have fun packed weekend planned which will involve perpetual state of intoxication. Have date with new boy next week. Arrangements with Nero have changed: still on but more 'flexible'. Hopefully will collect a couple more dates this weekend to brighten up the rat race!

So glad you're having such a fabulous time. Miss you loads!

Big love

went to reading yesterday to look for universal cardigan's in anticipation of our trips, and came home with quite a lot of pounds worth of benefit makeup for ej. they've got a whole range of new kit - ej will be delighted ( hope). She's coming here tonight since she's got a hair appointment tomorrow with louise. I had my hair done yesterday by Jo.

Thank you for the latest journal entry and pix which i haven't looked at yet since my eyes are running and very sore. the pollen from the trees has started to fly around - your little love bug is now a dusky yellow colour - so i'm dosed up with anti histamine (ssp?).

Just sent off my next assignment - a month early! Don't like this foundation course. Might do an accounts course next - but then again i'd like to do a psychology one too.

All love darlings - and keep having fun
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Brill new pix! Thank you. Love D xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxzzzzzzzzzz

Hi Katies - ooh dear is it that long ago since i last posted a message! I'd like to say that so much has happened here but ..... Well completed the marathon in spite of bad knee and now having a rest for a day or so. Rob still obsessed with his imminent driving test on 9th May - I think he's feeling pressure on him which is most surprising as he has never worried about anything else in his entire life? Looks like Hugo and I are having a joint birthday do - not long now if you want to send me a card? We were going to go away with Marlane and Simon to a hotel but that sort of never happened - Marlane is 50 on 27th April so u can send her a txt if u can - I have Simon's mobile if you need it. Hope your still meeting lots of people and enjoying yourselves! Lots of love Dad xxxxxxxxx