dear tania , hi ther hun its me your mums old next door neighbour got a new comp so im all up and running again talk to you again another day but first must pass this on GET INCONTACT WITH YOR MOTHER SHES PANICING THAT SHE CANT GET IN CONTACT WITH YOU ITS 16/07/07 11.15PM thanks hunny talk to you soon

Hi Tania,

Jason and I are back from holiday. It was really lovely. Although our computer isn't working at the moment, o that's a pain. Still good excuse to have a break at work and read your journal! Still waiting to move - that's boring and takes far too long!! Mum & Dad had their anniversary on saturday - 28 yrs!

Take care

Anna and Jason xxxxxxxxxx

How disgraceful we haven't been on here for ages. Oh ye we did but the computer went mad, we saved it in word and auntie debbie forgot to put it on Silly c.....!!! Anyway we have spoken since then so never mind. Auntie Debbie doing her kitchen so it looks like a bomb site here. Mind you I think the kids hate me as I moan but who cares!!! Not me!!! Moan, Moan Moan. Maybe one day they will get message. Same as Kate I moan at her too!!! Moaning minnie thats what they call me. Anyway just finished work and it is like a sauna in auntie debbie house, so I off home with ben soon for a cool down. Went to stacey hen night on saturday which was good. Karen came and stayed sober. Yes she really was sober. I know it is unbelievable. Work is crap as usual, not enough hours in the day to do your job so you just dont do it properly. Thats typical of the NHS i would say. Auntie Debbie has just been given £100 from work for recognition of good work so I think I will ask her for a sub!!!! So we are off now. SONIA WILL PEG THE WASHING ON THE LINE IN THE MORNING OTHERWISE I WILL HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT IT!!. Love you loads from us all xxxxxxx

Hola! Thought it was just me that couldn't get hold of you on your mobile. Glad you're ok. Even Mark was getting worried about you-bless him! Mark has quite a bit of work lined up so that´s ok, he´s still trying to find a TKD club-not much luck. Plus a lot of them close down over summer as it gets too hot to train. So think he´s going to try again in the sept. Emily is growing up fast-real character-she listens to everything and keeps asking "What´s that called" Who´s that. The hardest thing at the moment is that she speaks spanish to us sometimes so we keep having to correct her and speak english. She does it on perhaps! Andre´s the woodman, has got a new dog, keeps asking if we would like one! I don´t think so not after the last one eh? I´m ok been to a craft shop today in El Campello didn´t realise but today was last day of sale and everything was half price so went mad! So don´t be surprised if I end up sending you some hand made cards! Keeps me out of trouble! Take care, keep having fun. Lots of love Caroline, Mark and Emily xxxxxxxxx

Hi Tania Just been to feed the cat for last time as the lady is home today the cat is very vocal when i go in and is keen for me to get the fish cook bit of a change from the start of the week.off to the van awning got damaged with wind and all the rain we had hope we can salavage it cant afford new one just yet wait for the sales?must get ready now and sneak in a bit of washing before we go .lots of love keep safe Nan Granddad xxx

hey babe!!! I have not been able to get hold of you for ages!!! the swazi number fails!!! just to let u know im off to russia tomorrow for 8 weeks, so u can catch me there on the old 007495 179 52 30, not sure of my mobile yet, i will text it both to ur SA mob and the swazi one. Love u sweetie x x x

Hi Tania sorry havent been in touch for so long but just been too busy with work. have packed up smoking fo nearly 3 weeks now and its s*** just like the weather here. Got another dog but she is very timid, she excaped the other day and i spent 1/2 an hour running around millbrook trying to catch the little cow ( good job i dont smoke any more and can run like the wind) or is it like Forest Gump. any way better go write again soon. Uncle Steve

Ha ha, Nan you officially leave me THE BEST messages on my message board! Amazing stuff! Love you loads and will do more pics asap XX

Hi Tania hows it going hear you have one prob with your money know Mum will try to sort out for you and it take so long with post cant send you anything .Having this week at home forcast it rubbish so will have to find some washing to but dont like the ironing to much.A friend has gone into hospital so feeding her cat each day cooked some fish today she looked at me then the fish and went through the cat flap she can suit herself not going back till the morning there that was exciting reading for you .off now to look for some washing to do ,Keep well &safe lots of love Nan &Granddad xxx

Hi Tania Just read your blog. Sounds like you are having a great experience. It was sad to read about the young family but then it makes you appreciate everything you have. I must say it did bring tears to my eyes. Glad you have settled in Swazi and hopefully you will be able to do some teaching at long last. Weather here is absolute awful, floods and more floods. Be glad when summer finally arrives. Everyone is well here. Anna & Jason had lovely time in Egypt. Sarah is there at the moment. Susan and the boys are well, Liam has two teeth and still a little fatty. Well better go as doing this in my lunch hour. Will write again soon. All our love Auntie Carol & Uncle Pete

Hellooooo!!! how you doing Tan? thinking of you lots in sunny SA while its the wettest June on record over here! Did you get my email? sorry it was probably so long you're having to save up a few hours to read and reply to it!

well hope all is still going well, we leave gford for good tomorrow, all rather emotional. its bringing back memories of all us lot saying goodbye last year :-( but looking forward to a big reunion when you get back

love you lots xxxxxx

Hey dude,

Swazi sounds great, am so glad you're having a super time! Although we live with it everyday in England I bet it's nice to get out of Barberton and into real Africa again...weird how you get used to things and prefer/understand more simple ways of life! What you did for thosekids was lovely..I completel understand where you're coming from by showing them some luxuries just for one day but then again remember what Madam Grace said..they appreciate everything!! Bet they'll remember you forever and I doubt you'll forget them too! Yes I did go out in my little red car today...bit nervous to start with but it surprised me how okay it was, so pretty grateful for that! I bought some Amarula at Dubai airport...mmm...reminds me of you hehe! £7, not too bad! Love you lots my dear, take care buddy xxx