Well you have missed THE MOST HORRIBLE DAY! - Has been raining hard and really windy all day - the main road outside our house has been flooded all day with thick brown water, etc. Gross. So you're not missing much here. Although you will be missed next weekend when we have all the family (well Matt's side) down to stay for the weekend - looking forward to lots of kisses from Brooke......! Anyway, glad to see they have apple crumble over there - wouldn't want you wasting away!! Actually I fancy some of that right now - will have to have some tomorrow with sunday roast! Anyway, we also both have colds so having a boring night in tonight - Matt's got Dale Winton on right now.... Draw your own conclusion! Stay well!! :-) Tx

Hello my ccf lovely to hear you and to get so much news. I'm not surprised you're a bit tired but look at what you're doing and learning - great experience and a totally, totally different way of life. I do so hope you're enjoying it all. Can't wait to hear more - shame about your laptop but we will all appreciate and enjoy whatever you manage to send us. You were quite right - Ray was most impressed, especially about the soldering!! Look forward to hearing from you again, baby,WE love YOU long time, too. Loads of love to you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

HELLO,welcome back my lovely, had a good read and even a little .its because you sound so happy and enjoyin it,waiting now for photos of every one you work with and boat and some sunshine. Its so cold here. love you long time xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi babe,Just read your blog. It sounds wonderful but like most things unless you can see it, touch it, smell and hear it, you can't appreciate it. Can only imagine what its like and I have little to compare it to - used to have a tiny little room (no ensuite) and be surrounded by people you see everyday, but my room didn't bob up and down (unless I'd had a drink!) and I definitely didn't have an engine room within earshot.

Enjoy the experience.

Love you lots

Dad

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Hello my peach, just want to wish you all the luck in the world, and have FUN FUN FUN. xxxxxx love you and miss you xxxxxxxxx

Hi Dan Dan

Well bless him Pete... i never normally get a chance to read others blog... But i saw a message from uncle Pete and felt i had to read... and as ever Tiggs you did not let us down ....it was lovely to have a good laugh and rest assured i will always read your messages....

Well back to you Dan firstly i love the hair and it suits you shows off those cheek bones.

Keep in touch, it keeps the Grey at bay as i always say to Jimbo.

Love You Hil xxxxxx

Hi ccf lovely photos, thank you. Glad to see you're managing to resist the demon drink (and the men)!! Really, just a note to say thank you for the photos and tell you what a 'WICKED' hair cut - didn't think it was possible, but you're more beautiful than ever! Nice to know that UNCLE Pete's priorities don't change!! Bless him. Talk later, my lovely, we love you xxxxxxxxxxx

Well looks like the Dive instructors out there come with their own builtin BC's - that are already well inflated......... the question is how can you go down with thoose big ones..........Trace says something about a nice hair do ( not the fish can tell anyroad up)

Hello honey, hope you get some time to rest before you start? hope you are filling better. When you get on the boat i know you will be eatting well and not rice all the time!!!!!! stop work and have some fun on the beach LOVE YOU LONG TIME XXXXXXXXXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello sweetie, Like i said when i chatted to you the other day mummy & i knew you'd get the job anyone would be thrilled to have you working for them CONGRATULATIONS again. My Talent night was awesome i raised £4000 & i managed to wangle that the winner is sing live on Touch Fm this friday how cools that for a 10year old. Mummy looked amazing hot even the women was eyeing her up & down, Ive told mummy my ideas for our wedding she 's very excited but i feel she'd rather stay in the Maldives for alot longer !!! The wedding is going to last a couple of days so pen in your diary may bank holiday weekend 2010. Well im having a quiet nite with Brooke so i'll call you in a couple of days to catch up - glad that the tsunami didnt affect you over on phi phi. take care miss you xxxxxxxx p.s java sends a big kiss xx

Congratulations ccf Who's a clever girl, then!!!! How could they resist - charm, beauty, intelligence and talent - it's a no brainer!! Hey, did you mention your ATTITUDE to early mornings? Best probably kept a secret for the moment - let them find out for themselves. You did right when you called your blog "Dan's Glorious Adventures" This is going to be some adventure. If Hil's after a father, best keep an eye out for a grandfather (Sssh - don't tell Ray - just ship him over quietly)! I've been online and had a good look at the ship, the crew, the maps and all the lovely places you are likely to go - great, great opportunity for you. Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy. We are so delighted for you and very, very proud of you (as always) Figured out Skype now - tried to ring daddy because he was online but he didn't answer!!! Will text you to see when you can play Skype with me - We luv you OWSI Talk very soon Me & Him xxxxxx

Hi Babe,

As per the email, congratulations on the job! If you go to Komodo, bring me back a dragon - add to the one I've already got!!

Anyway, all is good here - we have picked up some more rentals and will have our first for sale next week. Have got to know the local guys and having to socialise alot down the pub (shame) but are getting new contacts all the time - it's not what you know etc!

Being forced to go to lunch on a trip to Exeter with about thirty guys in December - an annual do that ends in people getting on trains and ending up in Penzance! No women allowed!!!

Anyway my love, hopefully get you on Skype at some point.

Love you lots

Dad

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