Oi oi! More news please, feeling a distinct lack of it. Have to have some kind of wonderful thing to think about whilst I trudge along doing a billion essays a week. Though saying that, I do have free champagne cocktails this eve... Mwah! X x x x

Hi Katie Dropped you Mum and Dad off at the airport - was gutted - can't believe I was'nt getting on the plane!!! Very disappointing but hey - I took in the delights of Redhill for a night with some people I used to work with. Slept in on Sunday morning - heaven. Left Mark and Oli at home going for bike rides and playing. I expect your are waiting for your Mum and Dad and looking forward to your straighteners!!! Just make sure your Dad wears his had 'cos you know what he's like - bound to get sunstroke at some point. We are off to Euro Disney in 5 weeks. I am more excited then anyone - can't wait. Mark is on nights tonight and I have only just managed to get Oli to sleep - cheeky monkey that he is. At the moment he favourite thing is 'I can't 'cos I am too tired' also he keeps saying 'cor blimey' which I have no idea where it comes from but is very funny. I hope you have a fantastic time with your Mum and Dad. Lots of Love Jill, Mark and Oliver xxxxxx

HI THERE DEBRA,JULIAN AND KATIE WE HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY TOGETHER,ENJOY AND BE SAFE LOVE KIM,VAL,JANE AND OSCAR XOX

I thought I'd write a little note here on the message board because I happen to be on this page and don't have a lot of time in which to go through the lengthy updating process in full. At the moment I'm only on the internet because I'm trying to avoid being in the middle of a large amount of violence in my room. To cut a fairly long story short there are two guys in my room who are alright on any other day, but today have both been drinking since 3pm and it's not pretty! They just nearly came to blows over the fact that one had been in our bathroom for over 2 hours, the other guy was only trying to get him out so I could get in the shower so I'd like to be nowhere near right now! This aside I'd like to say that although there has been a fair amount of partying I've now had a good few early nights and haven't been out as it was getting expensive! All in all I am having fun despite the crap job and violent roommates. And for anyone out there who knows how much I complain, particularly about work, you should know that one girl started the same job as me the other day and lasted a whole hour before she quit! I kid you not. At least I've held out a little longer than her! Must go now and get in the shower that has caused a fight. bye all love Kate

Hi Katie Just read your mums message. I did not realise she's an 18 dress size, I thought it was larger she must have lost a lot of weight. (Oh Oh I'm dead now) Julie and I are looking to go away in July to the Algarve. We are looking for a place with two bedrooms at a reasonable price, it's getting quite difficult to find. Stefan is playing his first competitive soccer match today, he's quite nervous. We are also planning a few days away in Feb half term. We are staying with my cousin and his lovely family. I hope you are well? Be in touch soon. Love Unlce Pete xx

well just been out for evening, listening to jazz!. the happy cheese has been come a smoke free pub with live music, good evening. diet going well now done to size 18 so hope i will look good on the beach as the bikini is skimpy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! not heard from you for a while so i assume you are too busy partying, never mind it will not be long till we see you. better close as it is late and everyone is in bed, your dad is such an old man!

decisions, decisions i suggest that you stay in new zealand until just before we meet you in australia, as it seems to have captured your heart. well life here is exciting can't wait to have the month off to meet you and it will be lovely to have some sunshine. obviously the diet is going well!!!! and you will hardly recognise the toned slim thing that gets off the plane. jill has enrolled me into a beginners pilates class so you never no. well hope this fines you fit and well and now loaded with cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR ............! Hello Kate hope you had a good one apart from fund problems.... Ours was a quiet one, apart from loud artillery fire come midnight. Hope it was nice unwrapping presents. I have loads of HMV vouchers to use in the sale if i ever get in. Claire saved me a nice coat in the Next sale half price very nice. Whats all this then free drinks...! your names on guest list's...! by-passing queues because you know the doormen. Next will here your a bar owner..... Jill and Oliver are fine oliver still coming out with the old classics. "its time for bed oliver", no your making me very upset..! He is growing very fast so you will notice a major differance. might be a little harder to get him to bed when babysitting. Jill is taking mum and dad to the airport which is'nt that far away now if we win the lotto we will all come out....? have fun keep the best seller coming along Lots of love Mark Jill and Oliver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello Katie Sorry about your money problems. Is it the first time in your life your poor ? I had a good Christmas Day . I went to your house and had dinner and then we played games. I like being with your family. Your Mum is Great ! I didnot do anything special for New Year. I was working all day. I went to see the SAINTS twice over the Christmas period. They won one game and drew the other. I hope you manage to being poor until your Mum and Dad come to meet you. I am sure they will spoil you lots. I enjoy reading your journal and looking at the photoes. Take Care and look after yourself Love Jane xxoo

Happy Christmas Katie!! Bet your thinking MY GOD a mail from us - well your Dad, bless him sorted out my laptop for me so we are back on. Marks computer is so rubbish its painful to use!!! Your Dad will back me up on that one. We had a good time - round your Mums, too much food and Oliver opening presents that he should'nt - ask your Sister! The kitchen is finished - well as good as - its lovely and the fridge freezers are now out of the lounge hooray.. Everone is coming round here on New Years Eve - cant quite believe that Oliver is 4 going on 18!! Should be good just need another house to store all the presents. It was good to speak to you even though the time delay is very strange. We are glad you are having a great time. Take Care. Lots of Love Happy New Year will mail you again in 2007. Jill, Mark and Oliver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Have an enjoyable Christmas and a Great New Year, reading about your adventures is wonderful but it makes me realise how boring my life is lol TAKE CARE KIM

Not sure about the bottled water, just don't have long showers while you're here!!! I took a few photos of the bbq and have definitely felt the lack of turkey this year, roll on April christmas! I too am counting the days until you come out here (about 42 in fact) and can't wait. lots of love Kate