Hi Ben and Ruth,

Great photos, your old uncle is really proud of you as he is a bit of a photoholic himself. Glad you are having such a great trip. We have been to many of the places on your India photos, havn't had a chance to view the others yet but those certainly brought back happy memories.
Wishing you a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS, if you are staying in New Zealand it will probably be similar to home. We are heading off to Scotland for Christmas but back to friends in Ashford for New Year. We will forward Neil and Olivia this site so they can have a look at your pictures, a shame you couldn't make it to them, it is such a great place.
Blue Bell is still behaving herself and if she is good may even get to go to Scotland. Spoke to your Dad and Marie a few days back they are fine.
Love to you both and best wishes for 2006 Love Kate and Peter.

Hey Ben and Ruthy, Love the pics - very jealous, and wish could be out there...Love the hair ruthy - suits u!! 6 days till Xmas and getting colder here, but looks fab with u guys - enjoy your xmas, hope to speak with you soon. Look after each other and enjoy that campervan! Lots of love Jo xxxx

Hi Billy Bob- have a great festive season and happy new year and all that. It looks from the photo albums that you are both keeping well. We're knocking off work today for a couple of weeks- we are seeing the Reeds and Barnards on sunday for a bit of carolling and lunch, before heading off to see the folks for a few days. Sadly we only get to travel to the exotic climes of yorkshire- not really up there with your roamings but a break from London! glad to see Charlton finally pulled a win out of the bag last weekend- i was beinning to think they were pining for you... take care and love to you both Caz, Rus and Orla

Pictures look fabulous, glad your having such a great time - everyone sends their love, Nan and Grandad looking forward to seeing the NZ photos. Think grandad is slightly apprehensive about revisiting his childhood!
Natalie, my middle one, made me a grandad last month - Joshua 9lb 3, both fit and healthy ( suddenly starting to feel old!) Footballwise you have probably been following the latest expoilts however just in case, Charlton had a run of 6 defeats before finally beating sunderland 2 -0 last weekend, conversely Liverpool are on 7 straight premiership wins (boring,boring LFC) Chelsea still marching on but the gooners are struggling - back in 5th place now. Roy Keane just signed for Celtic, what a surprise. Anyway, still very envious of you guys, stay safe and look forward to hearing about it all on your return.

Hey guys! Looks like you are having a fabulous time - the pictures are amazing!! So jealous, especially of that tan Miss Sackett!! Keep having fun! xxx

What bloomin fantastic pictures! You both look so well and happy...lovin it! Got the 'new haircuts' photo in a frame already!.......move over Bo Derek and James Bond, Ruth and Ben are in town. love u, miss u xx

Hi ya guys, i hope you are both well? the pictures are brilliant please keep them coming, the pictures of Thailand really take me back and put smile on my face (even on a Monday at work!).

Keep spreading the sackett spirit, lots of love

Jane x

Hi Ben Ruth
Enjoyed your photos so glad you are both having a good time, take care of each other. Hope you find the family in New Zealand, if you do tell them I will be coming out to see them in the not to distance further. I had a great time in India going back next year if all goes well.Have a lovely Christmas we will all be thinking of you both.

A few too many messages from me but just wanted to thank Ruth for setting up my e-mail. Now trying to contact cousin in Australia and pupil in Canada. You have brought your mother into the amazing era of technology. Thank you Ruthie - always helpul and considerate. love mum

Hello you two! (bit more outgoing than the peak distrcit)
Just looked at your pictures on your website they look fantastic it is great to see you both look well, and look to be having an excellent time, quick question for Ben? ERM ben like have "ya" seen any monkeeys and bits and bobs whilst ya been travelling yet like?
Take care the pair of you and i will see you both in the new year all been well?
Ian aka."E"

Hello you two
Can't believe you are out there haviong such a fab time. Loving your emails ruthie. Again where are the photos of the new look hairstyles!! Definitely the next posh and becks! Life here is just the same, its getting colder on the bike to work and strange that you won't be here for xmas beers! No doubt I will have a couple for you anyhow. Come back soon

Lou xxxx

Glad to see more of the family are keeping in touch. Looking forward to the next pics of the hair braided chick and the hairless lad! Wonderful experiences but some a bit hairy! Take care of yourselves. love mum xx