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| 17th May 2007 Jack and Rose | See you for fish and Chups - From: The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths! Amazing! Can't wait to follow in your foot steps!! Hope we can meet up when we're back from our travels in July, not long now! Enjoy your last few days. J&R |
| 14th May 2007 anne | what a fantastic trip! - From: The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths! Hi Catherine and Neil, Thank you for such a great read over the last few months. It's been really interesting to hear your news. Looking forward to hearing more about it when we see you soon! Love Anne x |
| 12th May 2007 Cathy | - From: The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths! Have also really enjoyed reading your blogs so thanks for the updates. I'm sure you've both had an amazing adventure that will stay with you forever. You've definately inspired me to go and see more of Asia! Enjoy the rest of your time and have a safe trip home. |
| 10th May 2007 Mandy Keens | The End - From: The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths! Well thanks to you two, I feel I've read a wonderful book. Learning and seeing things that I know I will not see. Have a safe journey home and enjoy your fish and chips! See you soon x |
| 10th May 2007 Annette | What a way to end! - From: The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths! I've lost count of how many wows I've used when responding to your journals but here's several more. I did not envy you the poisonous snake outing, no way Jose'. Terrifies me, but the rest, oh to have the nerve to do it and see it all for myself! What a fitting way to end your travels and although it will be lovely to have you back in this country, safe and sound, I'll miss the travel blogs. I'll miss being transported to a foreign land and sharing in the adventure. Ah well. Thank you. It's been amazing. Safe trip home and looking forward to seeing you soon. Lots of love Annette xxx |
| 10th May 2007 Chaz | In summary. - From: The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths! Wow. I can't say anything else just wow. Bastards. |
| 9th May 2007 Dave | Get yourself here! - From: The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths! Great to hear all your news but..........Janine has gone off ill and we need you at Gleadless tomorrow! Get in touch ASAP you know you want to. See you soon. Dave x |
| 29th April 2007 Big jack | - From: Nicaragua - and still no sloth! Sounds like you are having a ball, it is really bringing out the green eyed monster in me. I can not wait to get over to south america, at mo we are planning our escape from life in new zealand, though only temporary as we will be back next year. looking forward to catching up in the uk, jack and rose |
| 1st April 2007 Annette | Brilliant Blog - From: Costa Rica (Northbound) Great to read your latest news and i still can't believe that the end of your most amazing adventure, thanks for taking us with you, is so nearly at an end. Enjoy every minute. All too soon you will be asking yourselves the question, 'Was it all a dream, did we actually travel.' If you ever watched Dallas, probably not, just showing my age, you'll wake up in the shower and it will have all been a dream and your name will be Bobby Ewing! I'm rambling, been out for lunch and had two large glasses of wine, yummy. Take care. Lots of love Annette xx |
| 17th March 2007 Lisa Clark | cute! - From: I've got a monkey on my head! Love the pictures of the monkeys. I can't believe you are in your last ten weeks. It's gone so fast. Make the most of it! Love Lisa. XXX |
| 12th March 2007 Joanne Smith | your blogs are great! - From: I've got a monkey on my head! Hi Catherine and Neil, just been catching up with your last two blogs. I loved the tigers and monkeys. On balance I'd have been more scared of the monkeys! What a whirlwind year you are having. I'm learning such a lot through your blogs. You obviously love writing, Catherine. Looking forward to seeing you again one day...... Meanwhile, carry on enjoying and experiencing and sending us all the results! The dreaded flying will be over by now I think, for a while at least. Love to you both Joanne xxx |
| 8th March 2007 Nick Peckett | Hello - From: I've got a monkey on my head! Hi you two, Thailand sounds amazing- very interesting to read about the monkeys. The baby has not arrived as yet - no doubt Helen will keep you posted. I enjoyed reading your blog- Take care of yourselves and each other. Cheers Nick stuck in Sheffield. |
| 7th March 2007 Julie Moorley | monkeys - From: I've got a monkey on my head! P.S. Could you bring the monkey stick back with u it could come in very useful !!!!! |
| 7th March 2007 Julie Moorley | Little Monkeys - From: I've got a monkey on my head! Love reading your blog,makes me feel like there is actually a world out there!!Good on you for your adventurous streak wish I was five years younger (ok then twenty years younger)Sounds like it's been an amazing time for u both Good Luck on the rest of your travels Take care P.S There are lots of little monkeys at gleadless, they dont jump on your head though!! (just bite, scratch and make a racket!!!) |
| 7th March 2007 Annette | Dr Dolittle!! - From: I've got a monkey on my head! One minute tigers the next monkeys. Wherever will it end? All looks so fab and I want one, a monkey that is. From now on Catherine your name must be..........................'Flossy' Enjoy the next 10 weeks. Is that all that remains of your 'once in a lifetime adventure'? Amazing. Take good care. Lots of love Annette xxx |
| 4th March 2007 Lisa Clark | Pussy Cats - From: School's Out!!!!! Love the photos of you and Neil with the pussy cats! It must remind you of the time you looked after our two tigres when we were on holiday! |
| 1st March 2007 Chaz | I tort i taw a puddy-tat! - From: School's Out!!!!! Bonjourdidalyorno guys!! Great to see another photo-filled blog! Crazy tiger-tickling pictures! I did chuckle at the picture of Gramps surrounded by the tigers! You looked (understandably) slightly un-comfortable- ready to dash at any time i guess! Ha Ha. Exellent, take care. Lots of love Chaz + Beck's. |
| 29th January 2007 Claire Stewart | I've found you! - From: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hello Catherine and Neil. I saw Jayne last week and she forwarded me the link to your blog. It's been great to read all your entries, but I've been left a little bit jealous! I can't believe this time last year I was in New Zealand. Oh well, I'll make do with reading your updates for now. Hope you're both well, looking forward to the next installment xxx |
| 8th January 2007 Annette | WOW! - From: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Loved the pictures and the update. Would love to hear more about the technology enabling you to watch 'home' on Christmas day. Sounds amazing. I need educating in the appliance of science. take care you two and keep the blogs coming. love Annette xx |
| 7th January 2007 Jodi and Gareth | Happy New Year!! - From: HAPPY NEW YEAR! WOW What a way to see in 2007. A christmas and New Year you won't forget you lucky buggers. We can't wait to see you when you get back with all the stories and pics you will have. Love to you both xxxxxxx |
| 6th January 2007 Andy & Sue | Happy New Year!! - From: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Long time no hear, glad to hear your both well and still enjoying your journey and to say Happy New Year. |
| 6th January 2007 beth | Happy New Year guys! - From: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Happy New year to you both! Glad to see you are both well and still enjoying it all! Jelousy is still in abundance from the cold grey and wet british winter! Take care xx |
| 23rd December 2006 Mandy Keens | MERRY CHRISTMAS - From: Smurf stickers and weird names - our first week at school! Hi you two, have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Don't get as burned as my turkey as you sit on the beach enjoying your dinner! Love Mandy & family xx |
| 24th November 2006 Stevo | Snoscumber - From: Smurf stickers and weird names - our first week at school! You made those manes up haven’t you? And is that a snoscumber I can see nestled under the bananas? Did the BFG give it to you? All the best |
| 12th November 2006 Tim | Amazing - From: Smurf stickers and weird names - our first week at school! Catherine - I have found your blogs really interesting - I didn't expect to being a cynical old fart - I can't wait to hear whats coming next - Tim |
| 12th November 2006 Flex | HI Guys - From: Smurf stickers and weird names - our first week at school! Hi Cookson and Neil, love your amusing entries! Sent you an e-mail, you're so brave. I'd definitely swap cheese, crunchy nut and midget gems for a swim in your pool! Lots of love Flex Xxxx |
| 12th November 2006 Anne | Weird names - From: Smurf stickers and weird names - our first week at school! Hi catherine and neil Glad you are both enjoying your jobs, intrigued by the interesting names think I might try some out on the children at school! The fruit looks amazing almost like a work of art. Really love reading your travelblogs. Enjoy yourselves. Love Anne xxxx |
| 31st October 2006 Bev | WOW! - From: Hectic Hanoi Sounds fantastic Catherine. I'm glad you're both still enjoying yourselves. Thank yo so much for the bag. Such a nice surprise. Made me sob a bit and realise how much I miss you! Anyhow, good luck with the job. You'll both be brilliant I'm sure. Lots of love Bev x |
| 29th October 2006 stevo | shield beetle - From: Hectic Hanoi The little bug is a shield beetle, not sure which one but what a beauty. |
| 29th October 2006 Annette | Video clip - From: Hectic Hanoi I had already sent you an email when I found the video clip. I've always been rather slow! Thought what's this and clicked - wow. Brilliant to see it but scary too - no lollipop ladies! Need more vid clips please - ace. Well done you. : ) : ) : ) Love Annette xx |
| 13th October 2006 Lisa Clark | Wow - From: Mekong Meanders Part 2 Paul and I have just read all your travel log. It sounds like you are having an amazing time, what a fantastic aardventure! We felt boring and middle-aged after reading! Looking forward to hearing more. School is not the same without you. Take care. |
| 12th October 2006 Bev | WOW! - From: Mekong Meanders Part 2 Hi Catherine, Hi Neil. Glad you're still enjoying yourselves. I never quite had you both down as maggot eaters but I suppose you'll do anything once! Sheffield is still the same but my new lounge is nearly ready! Feel like a jungle explorer myself the amount of mess there is! Take care x x x |
| 9th October 2006 Catherine and Neil | Hi Beth - From: Mekong Meanders Part 2 Sorry, thought we were sending the blogs to your email address. We Must have the wrong one. Send me your new one please. And remember, you're never too old!! |
| 8th October 2006 Joanne | what a trip! - From: Mekong Meanders Part 2 Catherine! Your journals are amazing. I can't tell you how much I'm enjoying reading them. This one was particularly gripping, and certainly brightened up a dull October day in Sheffield. What a life-changing experience your trip must be. Take care you two, Joanne xx P.S. I did think just three buffalo was bit of an insult..... |
| 3rd October 2006 Beth | wow - From: Mekong Meanders Part 2 Hey guys, I have just found your blog and oh boy am I jealous!!! I keep thinking I am getting to old to do it but then remember that Gramps is an old boy!!! It looks amazing hard work but amazing and I hope it continues to be! Amazing that is... take care of yourselves Beth |
| 1st October 2006 Mr Baggs | Amazing Laos - From: Mekong Meanders Part 2 This brings back so many amazing memories! Laos was the best place i went. The hardest, but most rewarding. Doesn't sound like it has changed much in the 8 years since i have been, and yet i expect it has in so many ways. Still dodgy wooden benches for seats along roads that are worse than Sheffield's, if thats possible! Some fantastic stories, Neil, you always seem to find the hardest route through a country! The good news is that we have booked our tickets to NZ! We leave on 29th Jan! 1 week in San Fran then 7 in NZ with Jack n Rose. No Thailand for us :( as too much extra on the flights... oh well can't have it all, all the time! Enjoy every minute. Gareth |
| 29th September 2006 Stevo | panuk - From: Meanders down the Mekong and 'Beer Lao'! loving the photos |
| 24th September 2006 Andy & Sue | Night Dive - From: Advanced diving for the under-skilled Have the Thialand Tourism board edited your blog, great description of the night dive and know I've heard it like that, thats what I thought of our night dive. Take care and enjoy |
| 13th September 2006 Chaz. | Nothing could do judtice. - From: Advanced diving for the under-skilled REEF SHARKS! FUCK THAT!!! Well done on getting the advanced diver bit done, what does it mean? Can you now hold your breathe for long periods and swim with sea-turtles without the burden of oxygen tanks? The night dive sounds a bit scary but also very exiting! I love reading the blog's although it is making me slightly depressed but it's a good form of aversion therapy i suppose! Hope the teaching/working goes well! £500 is loads more than i expected! I thought it would be shinny pennies not crisp notes you would get! Take care and safe travelling. xxxxxxxx |
| 12th September 2006 Stevo | greeatt - From: Templetastic! Wow sound greeeatt. Get Neil to get one of the kings cigars, he is good at that, and blimy 500 pounds, sound like you could buy the rights to be the king for a day. OK keep up the good work chaps, we weight for you next instalment. Stevo and Bab’s |
| 12th September 2006 pam | pale giant indeed!! - From: Templetastic! Hello again to the pair of you from all here at Waterloo!! Everyone really loves the photo's and accounts of your brilliant journey! The temples look absolutely amazing and my feet are starting to itch, or maybe just my big toe!!!! And Catherine if you're a pale giant what would I be!!!!!! Pam. |
| 12th September 2006 Jodi | - From: Advanced diving for the under-skilled I was totally drawn in, I could have been down there with you!! except i'm in Leeds, and i'm bit scared of the water at night. Apart from these very small points I'm with you all the way! Fantastic. love Jodi x |
| 11th September 2006 Jackie :- ) | - From: Advanced diving for the under-skilled Hi Catherine and Neil. Fab to catch up on all your adventures, so jealous of your diving expertise, guess I'll have to start taking up swimming lessons-don't think I'll be joining year four on Friday afternoons at Myrtle Springs! Safe travels look forward to your next update! Love Jackie xXx |
| 11th September 2006 Beks | - From: Advanced diving for the under-skilled My god how many dictionaries did u swallow!!! Every time I read your journals it makes me cry!! Don’t know why? So glad ur having a fantastic time, I don’t even want to tell u anything about my life, it’s all so dull compared to what u 2 are up 2!!! Miss u both loads and loads make sure u savour the flavour!! loads and loads of love PS Catherine really missed u at my hen night you would have loved the quad bikes!!! xoxo |
| 11th September 2006 Chaz and Becks | WOW!!! - From: Tanote Bay, Koh Tao Howdy you both!! Amazing pictures! It looks really spectacular! That story about the drunken canoeist made me chuckle, especially as it was Beck's hen do this weekend however i think it's pretty safe to say that there were no canoe's in sight! Have a wonderful time and good luck job hunting! (I am not the only one! YES!!!!!!!!. Ha Ha. Adios! |
| 10th September 2006 Bev | WOW! - From: Tanote Bay, Koh Tao Hi Catherine. Hi Neil. Once again the pictures are amazing. It looks like you're having a wonderful time. I hope you're both feeling better. Back to the grindstone here but you dont want to hear about that!!!! I went over the road the other day- found it really weird not being able to find you Catherine! Enjoy yourselves. Love Bev x x x |
| 9th September 2006 Anne | Not jealous really! - From: Tanote Bay, Koh Tao Hi Catherine and Neil, Great to read your news, it looks amazing. Weather here been awful in August but September is warm and sunny. Looking forward to reading more about your trip cant believe you are so far away I am sure that beach does look a bit like Whitby! Love Anne xxx |
| 9th September 2006 Dave Atkinson | Footy! - From: Tanote Bay, Koh Tao Catherine - no one knows more than you about football surely! Looks absolutely brilliant. Have fun. |
| 29th August 2006 Richard | Copywrite - From: Do we have to work!? Does copywrite extend to using the 'bond photo' as a screensaver for your old class' interactive whiteboard? It looks really great wherever you may be. |
| 26th August 2006 keith & Margaret | Hello - From: Do we have to work!? Lovely to see the pics and read your diary all that missing is a nice Sussex Cream Tea. Still you cant have everyting. XXXXXX |