John from Totnes' Guestbook

what it's like in the UK!!
Lovely to read about your hot relaxing holiday with the beautiful beaches! Here it's not cold but a bit cloudy and showery. Today Rob and I had a drive to Princetown and beyond, for a walk to Seward's Cross and Eylesbarrow, and then down to the stone row near Deancombe - magical. We got back to the car after 3 hours, with a shower for the final 15 minutes, so were very lucky. Marisa is settling in extremely well in her new office in St John's, as I anticipated. I am very busy trying to get essential things done for the renting out of my house - what a long list! - so it's a good job I have stopped work. Clare and little Yasmin arrive on 8 Feb for a week's stay, which I am longing for. We are having a few visits to the Northcott Theatre this month and in Feb, which is always fun. Have a lovely time, both of you! Love, Penny xx

Hey!
Looks quite misty! Those gates at chequers look like they're begging to be climbed over, wouldn't want to find out what the consequences would be though. Loving the autumnal colours. xx

Been there!
I stayed in Pisa on business when we were all working in Kuwait. I stayed at a really nice hotel not far from the leaning tower. The tower was smaller than I expected. I remember having lunch in my hotel and getting a bit tipsy on the wine. I was on my own and had to exit the restaurant via a highly polished dance floor - I was sure I'd slip and make a fool of myself but I made it back to my room safely! I avoided the alcohol for the next few days. Will you be going to Milan? Wish we were both with you in Italy, it looks lovely. Loads of love Glo (and Bryce) xxx

Thanks again John....sounds as though it was a great walk and the pictures you recorded are great. Now I know why our cousin Joanie in Redruth said we needed to stay so much longer in Cornwall as there was plenty for us to see. I did recognize the dry dock at Falmouth and I think somewhere among my many memories of our 2008 trip, there is one of that.

The countryside looks wonderful - glad you have both had a good week. Love Jayne xx

Clock dial - reply
Hi John I'd never noticed, but you're right! It seems the clock has 2 '9's (IX) - very observant.

great trip
Hello Lynne and John...I think the past 4 weeks must have just flown by for you as you travelled around that part of the world. I think the people, as well as being friendly and welcoming, must be small in stature from some of the pics you've featured in your blogs. Can't help commenting about the shoes on display at the market!! I'd be in shoe heaven!! I'm sure there will be a welcome back in Devon for you. x Sally

hello
Hello emma i am hopin to see you next sunday good luck i will be waving loads xxx luv katie xxxxxxx

lots to see
Thanks again Lynne and John for the interesting travelogue about Sapa. Lynne....hope you didn't buy the water buffalo!! The local lady who was dying fabric had some very large hoop earrings, and she looked quite small in stature, and I wondered if she was typical of the women in the area.

We're enjoying your blog very much. Lovely to see all the photos- they are making us wish we'd visited Vietnam instead of Bali!!! Hope you're enjoying the food and what's the weather like? Not too hot we hope. We're all well but fed up with our very hot humid weather. Laura is threatning to move away to a cooler climate?? Brian and William have been busy over the last two weekends tiling Thomas' bathroom at the unit - think Brian will be glad when its all finished. Take care. Love Brian and Cherryll

Hi from son
Looks like you are having a good time, reading the blog. Maybe speak at weekend lots of love Dunk

Looks amazing
Wow,how fantastic it all looks, the market looks amazing,looks like you are really enjoying it.The tunnels look very daunting.Are you enjoying the food?All good here,but sadly little gherkin the guineapig died and India is insistent you must be told although we are planning to replace him quite quickly. We are on our weekly trip to the library now,half term starts tomorrow. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip,much love,BIG KISS FROM INDIA XXX