mary atkins Hi Nathan, like your mum this last blog bought a tear to my eye!! I'm going to miss reading your latest entries, it's always been a fab read & i feel like i've travelled with you! Thankyou for sharing your dream with me.... Good luck with your saving for dream number 2. I was lucky enough to visit Canada this year & i went over the border to Detroit to visit Hitsville, Motown was my first love of music, so i had a dream come true!Well my friend i wish you A very happy 2012. Love Mary. xxx

Mum It's sooo nice to have you back home!! If only for a short time before you go to London again!! I can't wait to get my little fixes there again . . it wasn't the same without you there!! I can see a change in you and the way you don't get obsessed by possessions you don't need !! I am learning this from you already Thankyou!! I'm going to declutter .. it's my New Year's resolution. . Thanks to you!! I too am eternally grateful to all the people who have friended you and helped you on your journey.. It goes to prove that there are many decent folk in this world and you have been very blessed to meet them and they have also been blessed to meet you!! I have loved reading your blogs and now this last one brings a tear to my eye as I read it .. knowing that you are here with us at this Special time of the year as we have just celebrated Christmas together.. We love the Thai meal you cooked for us all to Celebrate Julian & Cath's Wedding Anniversary!! All the best with your saving up to continue your travels!! Luv Ya sooo much .. you are very precious to us all .. x x x x x

mary atkins Well Nathan , what a fab journey you have had! I'm really going to miss your blogs, it has always been a fantastic read & for that i thankyou for sharing your dream!! What does life hold for you now? Carry on enjoying your life to the full..... Take care, Love Mary. xxxx

Mum And it was lovely to meet you at the end of the journey!! such a great experience seeing you walk through the gate looking so hansome .. and giving me a big hug!! So nice to have you back home!! x x x

Mum What a great way to spend your last night in California Watching the sun go down & dolphins in the distance!! What a memory!! You have only 2 nights left now before you're home.. to icey cold weather but warm hearted family waiting to greet you with open arms & lots of LOVE & TLC !! and should you go & live in California .. at least we know where we will be spending our holidays !!! enjoy your last few days (I know you will!) You're Sooo Special!!! Luv Luv Luv Ya!!!x x x x

mary atkins Another great read Nathan..... Enjoy rest of your stay. Love Mary. xx

Mum! Hey beach bum!! I can actually say 'Nathan arrives home a week on Thursday' now!! Sooo looking forward to seeing you .. so pleased we came out to see you in September for a couple of weeks!! just a liitle past half way into your travels . . you looked so well and now you're still looking great!! not so sure about the tattoo on your gun tho! lol!! Must say I'm envious of you seeing all the houses in Beverly Hills where the stars live!! Big Up for Mike taking you there!! Not sure how you got another parking ticket .. you never went into detail!! I like your new car .. It was 4 degrees this morning here . . gone up to 7 this afternoon .. gonna get colder . . sorry! luv Ya!! see you a week on Thursday!! x x

philyphil Even after all this time you still seem to do something different and have an interesting Blog to write. See you soon

mary atkins Fantastic read Nathan! Sounds bril..... Keep safe. Lv Mary. x

Mum Heey!! Just managed to read this before going to bed.. midnight!! Glad you enjoyed San Fransico .. pity you never got meet mine & your fb friend Lloyd Douglas Mounted Police Officer.. Elvis Tribute Artist .... Maybe next year when he comes to UK!! .. We think of you every day! .. and we're so happy to read your blogs and see your pics.. .. but we are really looking forward to your home coming.... Great to know you are still meeting some lovely people and having fun!! Keep Safe .. Love you more!! x x x x

Mum Lyrics from Tony Christie's song 'Las Vegas'!! The lord above made the world for us, but the devil made Las Vegas” Oh Las Vegas, you'll be the death of me, city of sin oh what a mess I'm in, look what you've done to me Oh Las Vegas, I'm losing everything, why do I stay when every game I play, I just get deeper in Hey Las Vegas, can nothing save us from you, night after night, watching the wheel go round Hey Las Vegas the devil gave us to you, one of these days, I'm gonna burn you down One black Sunday, I came to visit you, just for a day, to pass some time away and shoot a game or two Oh Las Vegas that was a year ago, what can I do you've got me hooked on you and I can never go Hey Las Vegas, can nothing save us from you, night after night, watching the wheel go round Hey Las Vegas the devil gave us to you, one of these days, I'm gonna burn you down Hey Las Vegas the devil gave us to you, one of these days, I'm gonna burn you down, one of these days, I'm gonna burn you down, one of these days, I'm gonna burn you down. Good you walked away at only 100$ loss!!!! Thanks for sharing your experiences (well.. most of them! haa haa! too much information!!) Must have been fun watching all those weddings!! any Elvis themed ones??.. I like the way you described your night out as the 'Hangover Movie!' lol!! Thinking of you as you drive to San Francisco today!! don't forget.. 'If you're going to San Francisco .. be sure to wear some flowers in your hair!!)) hee hee!! x Must say I'm getting excited now at your homecoming! 4 weeks yesterday!! Manchester Airport .. Here I come to get our lovely son back for Chritmas.. . Keep Safe Love you!! Mum x x x x

Mum Great reading as usual Nathan.. !!!.... You're still meeting a lot of lovely hospitable people and I am so happy about that ... rather a lot of booze around though!! lol! love the way you got a painful shoulder just as you happend to be staying with a beautiful massage therapist!! (hee hee!) ...5 weeks today and 'God Willing' I will be at Manchester Airport waiting for your flight to arrive!!! have a safe journey to Vegas this weekend .. Yes it will be a shock to get back here .. but there's no place like home! Back to Momma's home cooking .. as you were saying you're looking forward to a nice curry!! we'll do Akash!! When you're ready!! We're all looking forward to you cooking us a Thai meal too! Love You!!.. Mum x xx

mary atkins As usual enjoyed your blog! What a time you have had... It will seem so boring back here!! Take care & Enjoy the rest of your time .... Don't forget Treasure Island when ur in Vegas The battle starts at 11pm i think.Did you go downtown to fremont st? If not, it is a must!Lv /mary. xxx

Val You are welcome!

Mum Heeey!! So pleased your still having a great time .!! I don't think you will miss Bonfire Night on Saturday!! Look forward to sampling some of that Thai Cooking when you come home!! not sure if we'll recognise you at the airport with the colour of your skin and long hair!! lol!! Take Care God Bless x x x x