Hi you two

As I am sitting at the computer Twinkle is nipping my ankles and trying to climb my leg. Crazy rabbit! She misses her mum and Dad. I am at home on a Saturday for the 1st time in about 5 weeks! Had hoped to paint the door and window frames in the bathrrom this weekend but it is pouring with rain, so I can't cut the grass either.

Last night I met up with Jack and Gemma in London to see Lord of the Rings. It was brilliant! (as youknow) and afterwards Anthony showed us around the set, under the stage etc. We saw the huge fans he operates to make the wind blow, the smoke effects, fire flies etc. Really cool!

I just had a call from Uncle Rob to say Uncle Ged is in hospital. His liver is failing and he is in a bad way. Rob, Toc and Jim are going on one of their trips to Liege on Wednesday for a few days.

Thursday I had supper at Granny and Grandads, my cousin Ros was there. She has been in Ireland for a few weeks visiting he eldest Cathleen who had twins recently. A couple of her kids went to University in Pamplona so she knows it well. She asked me to give you her email [email protected] (thats an underscore half way through) She will be back home in Barcelona from Sunday and would like to have you 2 over for a meal when you are near there.

I picked up the disc OK that ECgo sent to Ogiers. So I'll call you when I am at Carols next weekend.

Hope you are finding some warmer weather now you have moved on. It's great to see all your pics, so more please.

Lots of love to you both, Mum & Twinkle xxxxxxxxxxxx

hi you two hope you are ok we have just finished WORK only one more week to do then six weeks off yeh cant wait.grandad and nanna send there love to you he is doing ok,samantha had a bang on her head and had to go to the docs,but she is alright and so is her baby bump she is twenty four weeks and finishes work in twelve weeks.love to you mum x x x x x x xx x x

Hi Guys,

I am a little disapointed that you didn't get up at 3:30 and do the run. It still looked very exciting in the bull ring, I would have liked to have seen it. Martin have you caught a fish yet?? Try to call at Carcassone on your way back, it is worth it. If you drive through the Pyranees take lots of pictures for me because that is one I would like to do sometime. I hope you are bringing full examples of all these beer bottles back with you. Take care of each other and keep the blogs coming. Love you.

love you both loads good to hear from you .all the pickies and video are great ,keep them comming love you both mum x x x

Hi Kazzie and Martin

Sorry its been abit since I lasted messaged you . There is not enough time in the day even though I work part time.Last thursday was a great day don't have to go back for another year (9.7.09 1.30pm)to the hospital on surgical side.They were pleased with me. Aunty M made an appointment for the doctors's for me yesterday over my cough and she gave me some medicine.

It was good to see your big twinny, sarah and bump and of course not forgetting someone with the name I think of Joy on Sunday. I felt the bump it was really busy.

Iagree with your mum ,nana alice would be their with the both of you through sam charlie she was never one to miss a holiday)as Grandad Gidman would say always got her hat ,shoes and coat on to go anywhere .(I still miss her).

Going way with Aunty m next week to Llandudon mon-fri ( aunty m needs waiting on) hope the weather is better.

People at work could not believe all of those beer bottles.Midsing you both still. love you both loads take care M & P xxxxxxxx

hi u pair of muppets hope you two are ok hope the weather is keeping up for u missing you loads love big twinny and patchie

ps patch is missing the belly blown by aunty kaz

Marty Mart Mar' & Kazmeister....

How the devil are you guys, just sen the latest photos, wow-serz. Thats alot of continental mental beer. Just when I've given up the demon brew too; yes.......I have knocked alocohol on the head. Five weeks so far, I gotta admit, I don't miss it that much, although giving up red wine is difficult.

You both seem to be having a great time, but Marty - Smile buddy!!! Things at work are hotting up mate and I wish we'd cracked clone technology before you skanked...--er...--er I mean, left. My new assistant is let's say, picking things up at his own pace. Can't say too much as this is a public view site. Let's just say, you get to appreciate just how good you are, it's like I'm Doctor Who and you were Rose Tyler...[bit of a Doc Who joke there..]. LUL project is gathering speed like a diesel train and I'm going to have to grow another set of arms. Le French may be interested too....fingers crossed.

Anyhoot, bed is calling, gotta be fresh for the onslaught. Hpe your both well and are getting along, it can take it's toll travelling together etc... Speak soon you guys.....

Gary.

P.S. Did the Pope really ask about me...ahhhh, bless him! Peace be with you in the grace of the Lord.

Hi you two only just seen the sam charlie picks and doesnt e look well nan alice would be so proud i bet she is with you she wouldnt miss a trip like this,grandad and nanna send their love he is ok and has started going for his walk again,love to you missin you love mum x xx x x x x x x x x x

Hi Kazy and Martin!

wow so impressed by where you have been. it all looks so amazing!! however more impressive is your tans! cant wait to see the bull run pics! love you lots Heather and Gary.

Hi Kaz and Mart,

Glad to see you're having a nice time- loving the pics and blogs. Nice to see you've got rid of those milk bottle legs Kaz!!

I'm stressing a bit at the mo- was up until 12:15 this morning writing my reports and we're due ofsted in anyday now- we've heard a rumour maybe even in the last wk!!!! Got stacks of books to mark- the joys of being a teacher eh! On the upside though i'm so excited about having my new class- got some brill things to play with- jelly, fake snow, soap flakes, scented water drops and a new £700 chalet play house- with an upstairs!!! Thinkin about moving in actually- no mortgage to pay!

Anyway enough babbling, really hope you're both having a great time- it's strange not havin u at the other end of the phone when i need a chat but you'll be back soon. Be good, take care and keep having fun.

Love you both soooooo much, miss you xxxxxxxxxx (Millie sends her love to Uncle Martin- she says she can't wait to give u a kiss!!! )

Hi guys sorry it's been so long. You both look really well! I won't be standing too close to you when you get back with a tan like that. We are all fine and bump is growing. I heard the heart beat for the first time the other day it was ace and the midwife says that it sounded healthy. We have got Martin a contact at Bombardier in Derby for when you come back so that he can go and earn some more pennies. Then you'll be able to do this all over again . Nan would be glad to see Sam enjoying hinself too.

Bit of sad news unfortunately if my next scan is ok Jessie won't be with us when you come home we have got to try and find her a new family.

Any way before I get upset we miss you loads and can't wait to see you. I'll send you a picture on the 16th.

All our love

Sarah, Ian and Bumpxxxxxxx

Hi Kazzie & Martin. Thanks for the message and yes, you're quite right, the tree was missing your artistic flair. Hope you're Mum & Claire don't read this or they won't help with the tree this year !! (Joy & Claire, the tree was BEAUTIFUL )! PHEW ! I digress. Loving the blog & the pictures. Keep 'em coming. Hope you're both keeping well & thoroughly enjoying the experience. Take care both of you. Love from Barb & Alf xxxxxxxxx. PS. Think i've grovelled enough to Mum & Claire? No doubt i'll be getting a call from your Mum to let me know either way !! xxxxx