Hattie Hey youuuuu guuuuyyysss (goonies..gotta love em) oh my god i am soo happy to hear you guys are having the time of your lives...i hate to say it but as i was reading your blogs i got sooo choked up!!! must be me hormones or something!!! i cant tell you how proud i am of you both for having the guts to just go and do it!!!!! iam soo jeallous..your seeing such wonderful things on a daily basis...and all i manage to see each day is: the M25,M40, a classroom, M40, M25 ...oh and lot of horse poop!! hehehehehe!!! I cant wait to hear more from your trip....mind out for strange men, strange food and strange booze!!!! YES ALLY BOOOZE!!! most importantly be safe and look after each other.... i mean it!!! Love you both soo much!!!!! x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Garry AAARRRRGGGH!!!! I miss you so much. I want you back for good, like Take That!!! I subsequently have not been going out drinking cos have no friends, but spending all my money going to Tottenham and am now brassic!!! Alex, I finally found The Get Up Kid's album.Brings back summer memories(btw that album is 8 years old now!!!) Nothing to report, Britney Spears has gone mad and gone to rehab, because she's a div, and Stacey Slater told Max she loves him.Hahaha. Miss you loads, hope the next leg is as good as Thailand sounds. Ciao xxx

Clarey Fairy Hi Guys, Write somthing soon, missing you and you're exciting stories - want more! Well its Friday afternoon and I cant wait to leave work for the weekend - going to Steph's birthday party at the club tomorrow night (better not say how old she is on here!) so will miss you both being there. Tom's back from France on Monday so I have booked Tuesday and Wednesday off work for some R and R...anyway hope to hear from you very soon! Love you both lots take care of each other Big cuddles Clarey xx

Mummy Pauline Hi there you two, Hope you are enjoying the diving course. Bangkok sounded fantastic - it even made me want to go travelling. I have booked the flights for the trip with Bill and Steph - going to Malaga on the 20th Feb, driving up the coast to see Brian and Del after two days and then staying with them in Alicante and coming back on the 25th, in time for Sheila's birthday party Finished work now for four weeks - phew, lovely to not have to get up this morning. Starting in your bedroom in a minute. The dining room is packed up with kitchen units, radiators and a bath. More to come! Bert's commitment ceremony is on the 6th July in Israel, he's sending me details of flights and hotels etc. - they've arranged good rates at various hotels. I thought I might have a week in Israel and then investigate the possibility of going to Cyprus for a week - it's just a hop away, well it looks it on the map. What do you think? Are you wearing the clothes you took or are you just hanging out in a sarong - not sure about Mike's legs in a sarong!! Have you got a tan? The diving course must soon be over. Do you get a certificate or something? What have you been eating and what is the accommodation like now you've left the luxuries of 5star Love you and miss you (but really excited for you at the same time). Take care. All my love Mum/xxxxxxxxx Owen also sends his love and says to tell you he's back to his hungry self (and not being sick!) (sorry this is a very rambling journal message but I can't seem to send e-mails - I might have to get in touch with he who knows everying)

Han Hi Mike & Alex, I'm glad that you're enjoying Bangkok, its a crazy place alright!! Nice to hear that you've done a river cruise and Ko San Road, did you go to Patpong?!? Your journal entry brought back loads of memories for me, the ones of the 'buckets' are a bit hazy though, they're awsome!!! I'm missing you already, i can't believe its only been four days!! Nothing exciting to report from home yet, we're just having an evening infront of the tv! Anyway, keep the messages coming, its great to hear about your 'really big adventure!'. All my love, Han (big sis) x x

Danielle Hey guys! I am so flippin jealous, i have really itchy feet at the moment and would love to do what you are! I'll prob send you loads of envy-driven messages, so be prepared! Love from the green eyed monster xxxx

Clarey Fairy Hi Guys, Glad to hear from mummie pauline that you arrived safe and sound..Alex, is it as wiffy as you imagined?! Cant wait to hear all about your exciting adventures....will be thinking of you both when mum and I are painting my kitchen this weekend...oh what joy! Be safe and experience and enjoy all you can Look after each other (Mike that means you!) Write soon Clare xxxx

Garry Guys!!! Hope your trip over wasn't too stressful. Hope all is good, and stay away from anyone who says they want to show you any ping pong tricks!!! Lots of love Garson

Kate Right im gonna be the first message as i didnt get to say goodbye to you properly! Basically have an amazing time (and dont forget my presents!) and take care! I'm gonna miss you both soooo much! All the love in the world Lil Sis xxxx