Hello michael and nicola great to see your photographs and hear what youve been up to! Belated birthday wishes, will read more about your trip soon! Irene, Tony and Roisin
Mum And Dad
Happy Birthday Michael. Ive read the latest report and it would appear that youve already celebrated the 24th . Ive lost track of the time difference. You sound like youre having a great time and not acting your age! Be careful swimming in dirty water, you dont want to be bringing any lasting germs home with you! After reading about the 3 days living in freezing conditions I hope you'll appreciate the comforts of home! Its pretty cold here and horribly wet . We were supposed to take the children to Okehampton park today but had to call it off due to the bad weather. Patrick and Mary are not home for their birthdays. Patrick, Madeleine and Gary are coming on Sunday. Did you hear Im going to New York for a few days with Mary in January. Ill have to wrap up warm to cope with the cold but am looking forward to it. Nanas doing well after her eye op. We went to Auntie Eva's funeral on Monday in Iddesleigh. She was the last of grandads family. Aunt Bessie is coming up for 101 and doing well. Take care Bye for now love mum and dad.xxx
Suz
Happy Birthday MJ!! how old are you now? 30?! Haha enjoy!! x x x
Gill
Happy Birthday Michael, what form does a birthday celebration take when you are travelling, is every day like a birthday?! Hope Nicola is extra attentive?! - if not then can you have a drink with Graham or have you left him behind?
Our neighbours the Whitworths are following you on their sponsored trek, tiger sanctuary, River Kwai etc, small world & all that...be funny to just bump into them.....
Well, enjoy your birthday whatever you choose to do, & savour all your experiences cos it's cold & miserable back here in Hatherleigh.
Love Gill X
Mum
Hi
Just to let you know I'm still reading your journal, despite losing it for a while, I'd have liked to see the snake Nicola.
I think at this point I get the distinct impression that I need to put you totally in charge of your baby brother in Bangkok Nicola, he needs to stay indoors infact, there'll be a lot of women (& men!) trying to take advantage of him & get his money........
Well, good to see you're now in Thailand, you must be very brown by now despite the bites eh, catch up soon,
Love Mum XXHow long will the post take to get to you I'll ask in the Post Office.
Mum And Dad
Just been reading your latest message from Thailand. Glad you didnt have any trouble getting over the border. The journey sounded horrific , we thought it was a train ride but obviously not. Look out for the monkeys and snakes they wont do you any good. The mozzies are filling up on you !How long do the bites take to go away? Everything is fine here. Marys graduation went well. Its her birthday and Patricks next week. Oh and yours presumably. Ill put some money in the bank for you to treat yourself. Sorry, Nicola, for forgetting your birthday. no one reminded us. Hope you had a good day. Dad sent the direct debt form back for you so hopefully theyll sort that out. Whats the food like there?We had a mediochre thai green curry while in Exeter today. Madeleine gave us your christmas address so will spread it around. How long do you intend being in Thailand?Nanas having a cataract removed tomorrow . Lets hope all goes well. Bye for now, love mum and dad
Suz
Happy birthday for yesterday pixie! Looked at a house in Muswell Hill last night which was nice so if the housemates like me (which knowing my luck lately they probably wont) then I might go for that just cos its quite near Mary and Vikki and theres a HUGE widescreen TV in the lounge! Ha! Hatherleigh Carnival next weekend u know...Nan bought u a badge Nicola!! Ive got mine hanging off my bag woowoo im cool. Is William (and Katie and Benny) gonna be dressing up this year?? Hope so!! Miss u have fun! x x x
Madeleine
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nicola!!! Many Happy returns - hope you have a special day - are you still on the beach? Don't get bitten too much!
Make sure Michael treats you to something pretty!
Love Madeleine
Graham
Dear Nicola,
Have sent you an email for your birthday, and then read Michael's journal so thought I had better add my support to the message board. Great fun following your trip.
Cheers from N.Z.
Mum
Happy Birthday Nicola, enjoy your birthday travels & reflect on how fortunate you are to be having this experience.....
I guess Michael & Graham can now ramble on about diving in the same way they do about cricket & football.........Well done Michael for becoming a fully fledged diver, it will be very useful living near Dartmoor!
Sounds like interesting stuff where you are now, very thought provoking, maybe you should get political when you get back as you will now have global vision!
Lots of love
MumXXX
Sam From Fp
Hello mate, China looks awesome. Hope youre still enjoying Nam! Watch out for the she-hes in Na Trang, we almost got mugged by a couple when we were there! Also make sure you have a baguette from the lady with the cart! Cheers pal, Sam.
Mum
Hi
What a lot of bites you've got Nic, do they avoid Michael due to his hairy body?
I've started to look at your pics & think you maybe acquiring new clothes as you go?
Getting a bit cooler here, not quite Carnival weather yet, what will you be doing for your birthday Nic? When do you move on & where?
Will sort out your signature tomorrow,
Love Mum X Vodafone cancelled I spoke to them a good while back, but check statements.