continued.before we go to van .what a day Sat driving up Brugess Rd exhaust fall off R.A.C took 75 mins to get to me not well pleased ,new one fitted £196 nearly collapsed then wipers broke another £9 .xxxxx

Hi Tania Sorry i've not wrote for nearly 2 weeks but the time goes so fast .Had good day out Fri went to quilting exhibitionat Sandown park some of then must have taking ages to and really lovely cant say the same for the weather rain rain &more rain pond went up by 1inch just yesterday alone and Granddad drain some off at the start of the week will need to do it again

Hey Tan, Just been catching up on your adventures after coming back from the dominican. Do you ever drink water!? Sounds fantastic mate, seeing all the animals and eveything. Ive got some good news actually, I'm engaged!! Glen proposed on holiday, on his birthday actually! I had absolutely no idea and it was perfect, down on one knee in the caribean sea and the ring is absolutely gorgeous mate. Can't wait to show you. So we're house hunting now and the wedding is going to be planned for july 2009 - time to save and plan. Umm what else, apparently Gareth got sacked from the restaurant here - how he managed that i don't know, and i am planning on taking Lilli to TKD soon, think it'll be good for her. Have fun lady as always!! xx

Right then, Were back from our hols which was fab... Ben Loved Woody WoodPecker but didn't think much of Betty Boo. Were planning of Sunning it to Cyprus with Mum and Dad sometime during Sept/Oct to see James.

Bry has had yet another TATOO done - for someone who was totally against them, then goes and has three done in one year.. He's even thinking of having another.. Boys hey.. Its like he's got a new toy.....

I'm, being a slave driver at the mo and pestering Bry to decorate the middle bedroom - This will be Bens room.. He's learnt how to climb down so i think its time to move him out of the cot. He has one favourite word "No".. and shakes his head. Devil Child.. Certainly tests my patience.

Must go.. Theirs a talent show on and tonights its the final.. Sad i know.

Take Care

Hello Lil just read your very long blog post which sounds great. We are so jealous, we want to be there and you come here to house decorating, shopping etc. Going down to nans in a mo as fathers day. Speak in the week honey. xxx Love Ya xxx

Well thought I had better put a message on here as everyone will think I dont talk to you although we speak on the telephone. Me and auntie debbie are going to get our ear pierced so we can look the same as you!!! ha ha. Actually we gong to get Nan to get hers done as well. Lovely and hot here today, laid on trampoline at auntie debbies in the sun. Must go back in sunshine and not sit here chatting to you honey. Would have called you 2nite anyway. Love Ya Loads Your MOTHER xxxxx

Hi Tania Well another week has gone by and we had good weather at the van and still really hot here, good its dry with Justine &Sammy over the I.O.W.dont get back till the early hours so they will be bushed .Round Uncle Stephen to-day sat out in the garden and swarm of Wasps came over we ran in doors watched from the window and they settled 2 doors up first time i've seen that .Glad i was not at the party when they cut head off the chicken that seems very cruel still that their way of life,well must get lunch keep enjoying your-self but keep safe lots of love NanGranddad xxxx

Hi Again, Fingers going quicker than brain. Pressed the sum before I had finished. Anna and Jason are both well and looking forward to their holiday, still waiting to move but hopefully that will be soon after they get home from their hols. Bye again AC &UP

S

Hi Tania

Glad to hear you are having good time in South Africa, sounds like the schools are the same there as they are here and the kids love not having to go. Hope your ear is better, perhaps you should have made sure the cork and needle were sterile. Hope when you come back the hole isn't too big and that you haven't had your tongue or nose pierced. Enjoy your few days away. Uncle Peter up to his armpits in decorating. Susan, the boys & Sarah are all well. Will write again soon. Love Auntie Carol & Uncle Peter XX

Hi Tania Off to the van this afternoon after i've been to knitting club and come home on Fri weather still very good hope it lasts.Justine & Sammmy off to I.o W this w/e for a festival ,just seen W/forecast could get the odd thunder storm but hope it stays dry for them as they are under canvas.Mum called in this morning and Granddad taken the dogs out but Jack got the scent of Mum &Ben as they were coming home and they pulled Granddad all way the up the road from the block of flat and came through the back gate to like a rocket ,Jack so pleased to see Mum Ben not so impressed gave them the full set of teeth but he loves really.better get the washing on and bits ready for the van so bye for now Lots of Love Nan Granddad keep safe but enjoy xxx

Hi Tania Just read latest on your journal had a little chuckle to myself hope you have settled inand meeting nice folks except for the B headmistress .We are having good weather here at moment been in mid 20's since fri and looks to stay for the weekso going donw to the van for couple days .Went round to Uncle Stephen's yesterday the pup will let you smooth her if you have a treat in your hand but still a little unsure , my time nearly up so bye for now keep safe lots of love Nan Granddad xxx

So much so I can't even spell..chuckle! x