Me Hello Kell & Mac, was lopveley to hear from you yesterday - I said it would be you funnily enough! Gill, Simon & Ann Marie (baby due April 30th) visited when you rang. Just to say, I've arranged for you, mac, libby & friend to be on the guest list at Digital Club - Sat. 29th April...aren't I simply a spiffing chap eh what? Stay safe & well, and see you next week...and yes, tha spackems got hammered yesterday. It's probably Shearer's last ever game, after being injured. Still, be a long time before the Toon play there ever again...most likely never again! Love & Hugs Hylt x

ali black n white b******s 4 sunderland 1. sunderland scored first they were all over the skunks then they scored 2 goals in 1 min. i think i jinked's the game cos i wore my shirt for the first time in months n we lose. DAMN

ali hey been reading ur entry's and im starting 2 feel sory 4 u in the food department so i have decided that on ur return i will cook u one of my special sunday dinners with plenty of yorkies for micheal. just to rub it in a bit we are waiting for our sunday dinner now having a lovely bit of pork so on that note see u when u get home. xx

Central Scrutiniser Thought you'd want an update: Alison has broken her leg in 3 places. As I type, she's waiting for surgery in Dhm hospital - pins and all that. They kept her in yesterday morning, after an X -ray at Shotley Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Not sure how long she'll be in for, will find out tonight hopefully. Docs casn't believe she's gone 10 days with such a bad break - we both thought it was badly sprained and waited for the swelling to go down. On a happier note, the party went ahead last Saturday night and was brilliant, and certainly well worth the stress and severe hassle. Toon family were on top form (as per) and John brought his accordian for us all to hum along to. I now need a months's R & R to recover.

ali hey just a quick msg. everything u are doing sounds fab. not been up 2 much going dwn hylties 2morrow for a while for ali's birthday but thats about it. anyway love u both not long till u are home cant wait. talk to u sonn all my love ali xx

uncle hylt Sorry bout before, I'm in the library - wasn't sure if this would work. Today os Wool's birthday and thanks for the unique card she got from 'Nam. We're having a big house bash tomorrow night at home: all Toon family coming over. Sadly, Alison twisted her leg last Friday, and hasn't been able to walk for a week now. Luckily I'm on hols for a week - but may have to take more time off come Monday next. Half a century eh? can't believe it really. Yes, you've actually beaten Wes' post card sending record - got the banana bike one this morning - very funky. So, you're a qualified diver now Kell? Adopt a bad French accent and you're away. What else? Condo Rice visits these shores this morning - loads of Muslim protesters at Mosques et al - Those coppers who shot the Stockwell guy will possibly be prosecuted at last!!! John is bringing his accordian down tomorow night - and even Aunt Mary & uncle John are coming on the Benwell Hopper. Cousin Gill treats us to a slap-up at Solomons in Denton Burn tonight - Wool complete with crutches - what a laugh! You both sure look likwe having a great time out there - look forward to beers & stories when you return. Re: Parking at the Freeman Hosp: staff can now 'rent' resident's drives in future to combat the problem (thought you'd be dying to know that?) Anyway...loadsto be getting on with - I've never bloody stopped all week - some holiday I can tell you. Look forward to more journal entries & pics next week. My friends returned from NZ this week, the airline however, forgot the time zone difference, and so they spent a whole day in Los Angeles airport as a result - so check the connection dates onyour tickets kids! Love always Hylton

Uncle Hylt did you get this?

Bilti Didn't see either of you at the GG trial? Tessa J got away scott free, for the appalingly dishonest dealings she & crooked lawyer hubby did. It's extremely cold right now, with ever increasing gloom (see! you're better off where you are?) - did I mention my friend in NZ had a stroke recently? Forward a hotel address...I'll post out the Stanley News - complete with (not very) cryptic word search. Looked the other week for new pics...so you're either both; dead, stoned, prostitutes, 'gone missing' (is Michael a lady-boy now?) or in the midst of transmitter unfriendly country. I'm enjoying early nights & NO BOOZE presently...so HAT'S OFF TO H. stay safe ( have you met any yanks who can say HORROR or MIRROR?) Love & Hugs K & M Hylti

Libs... Hey petals... Apologies for the lack of banter. In comparison to your crack it would be a bit sh*t anyway so you aren't missing much! Cheers for the postcards'. Mam's strategically placed them on the fridge. The magnets are a bit worn though so they keep dropping off! Take care, and i'll speak to you soon...P.s Macca, love you. Kelly, love you too xxx

Agamemnon My word...those truly are astonishing photos kids! (I had an elephant bangle once -cue for a verse or two) At first glance I thought you'd scaled K2 - England has BANNED SMOKING and the Toon are still tsarless. Me & Wool are seeing the Hamsters tonight...chin up! Hylti ps - Saw quite a nice vase the other day, and me back's a lot better thanks.

Paula & Steph Kelly and Mac- Hylton sent us ( I am his "cousin" from the US ) Greetings from a very cold but bright Boston MA USA. Your travels sound fabulous. We were in China in October of '04 and I am still processing all the sights and sounds. When will you be back home? What do you have planned for the next trip? Be well Paula and Step

Nick Alreet How? First lets get all the usual "how you doing, where are u, have you met any ladyboys yet etc" out of the way. Secondly, Morillo. 2 words: RINSED! Full details in email to follow...

ali hey guys the photos are fab u are both looking good. cant believe u went anyway near that spider crab (ahhhhhhhhhhh r u off ur nut) anyway hope you are doing something nice for valentines. love you both and enjoy the rest of ur hols xx

ali n cal hey petals everthing sounds fab. we're so pleased that u r both safe and happy. Cant wait to talk to u again soon, and i hope that u have found the perfect cuppa. Gonna take some photo's of us all to send to you in email's love you both take care x

Libs