For Suzie Booze Guess what - your birthday letter arrived today, in time for Dad's birthday tomorrow, so panic over!! He'll be thrilled to think that admist all that heat and fun, you actually remembered him, so thanks kiddo!! Absolutely can't wait to see you at the airport - I shall probably cry....xxxxxxxxxxxx
Welcome back Gemma and everyone Hi Gems. I hope you survived the treck you must be so fit now or totally exhausted. Did you have a good birthday? must have been slightly different to the last one ! I had to organise a party here just to remind me of last year, only 50 this time though !! We are all really looking forward to seeing you on Friday, Dad and I will be at the airport to meet you, Josh wants to come too but I didn't think it would be a good enough reason for a day off school, I said you would come with me to pick him up if you are awake! Lots and lots of love Mum xx
Nicola Harney Really good to hear your warm sunny self! Dad will be at airport Fri, Louise has exam so i'm on Hudders run, champers in fridge for your return. Polly says beep! Don't worry about camera/photos, it's the lifelong experience and friendships that count (very deep lol!) love you mucho mum x
Hi Dan, looking forward to seeing you on fri. nicki will be at the airport with us she's so excited your coming home(so am i).Sounds like you've had an amazing time,can't wait to see the photos. How does an indian take-away sound for dinner on fri. C U FRI
love u lots mum xxxxx
You're back Noo Noo Good I think today is the day you all arrive back at fieldbase! God I am jealous, I take it back, this work malarky is no fun at all! I got your letter on Sat, it was so nice to hear from you! I emailled your Dan and he emailled back saying how much he misses you (awww!), I think he'll be glad when you can be in touch more often :) Dying to hear how the phases went and what wash up was like, look forward to your emails when you're out and about in Windhoek! Not much news this end, Dan and I are looking at puppies, work is boring and I want to go off and travel the world! Kind of even miss our tent (crazy I know!!).
Speak soon, take care love bec xxx
How's it going??? Hi Chris, cannot believe what you are doing!!!! Very impressed when your Mum and Dad told us ALL about it!!! Sorry you missed coming to Canada, I'm sure Bella the dog would have been very pleased to meet you! Really proud of what you have done, excellent job. Lots of love Helena, Pete, Louisa, Jessica and Bella xxxx
Richard Thomas Hello, I hope the trek phase went ok and wasn't too exhausting!! I know it is your kind of thing so I'm sure you were great!! I am looking forwards to picking you up soo much now! Tunisia was amazing. My car is a write off (the engine broke again i didn't crash dnt worry!)so i will be picking you up in yours you will be glad to know.
I love you so much less than five days untill we can see one another. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To Alex Fair - Greetings from home! Hi Alex- it's not long now until you are back in the UK. We're all really looking forward to seeing you again and catching up with your news. You dad is working hard at getting your car through it's MOT. It didn't pass I'm afraid but nothing too major, a new number plate and some new windscreen wiper arms. We had already put a new exhaust on it too. Let me know what food you want me to stock the fridge with - and see you soon! Love mum x
Hello Alexandra It has been lovely to see all the photos ; we have been thinking of you on your trek. I expect you will be nearly finished by now and at the coast. There was a fantastic wildlife programme the other night on the desert lions of Namibia- super scenery but rather mean looking lions so I hope you didn't encounter any!
Phil has just finished his finals - only one disaster he said. Andrew phoned from New Orleans last week- he is having a good time. He has a lovely house sharing with 2 English girls and has been to Court once already. We (Dad, Phil and I)are off to Harrogate tomorrow for Charlotte's 18th celebrations which should be good
Not long till we see you now. Enjoy your last week- we're looking forward to seeing you and hearing all your news
Love, Mum and Dad xx
Hi Rosie! Hi Rosie, hope this finds you well, we are looking forward to seeing you so much, everyone sends their love. We are very proud of you. Can you bring back Nelson - I think he would be good for keeping the magpies at bay in the garden. We will meet you at the airport on 8th. Lots of love from Mum, Dad, Ollie, George and Kerry.
ali scarry! hi al, another message!!so excited about seeing you cant wait. hows working at the school? bet all the kids are amazing! so desperate to see all ur photos and hear ALL the stories! wish i knew wat u were up to right now....thinking of you rave safe all my love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hello claire smith hi again you said you would post a comment back sis play the white man noo thts not fair it wasnt easy I have looked at about a million blogs! You missin...............ME!! ha ha. When you home the 11th or the 18th? wb fay your younger sexier sister!! P.S. Eastenders has been brill a forgot to tape it sorry!! But the cheatin scum have still not been rumbled but it was very close!! xxxxxxx
whaooooooooooo can't believe you are going to be home soon!!! i can't belive i leave on the very day you return!!!!!!!!!!!!! im missing you heaps and can't wait to see you again!!exams on Monday!!
Hi everyone!! Hi guys,
How weird to be back in the UK, its actually my first day back at work :( I've been thinking about you all loads and wondering what I'm missing!! Its raining here and has been all weekend! Trevor and Brendan - I posted your letters! Nic Nac - I listened to Dans band, they're great :) My photos have come out amazingly and I've printed over 100 off and made frames which I'm sure Dan is thrilled I've hung up around the house (which is lovely by the way!). Can't wait for you to come and visit! Email me when you're in Windhoek!
Tom - They lost, maybe Man U aren't so great ;)
Luce - Choc Chip Cookie Cake recipe is on its way to you!!
Enjoy your last few days, you'll miss it more than you expect!!
Bec xx
for 'Fairy Girl' Nicola Harney Reading the blog and seeing your photo made me smile. Missing you lots, can't wait to hear all your news. I'm very proud of you darlin, enjoy the rest of your time there! See you soon, all my love mum x
Jim Norton: when are you coming home? Hi Jamie - We're sure you've had a fantastic time. And still more to look forward to. Hope you enjoy your two weeks or so of travelling after Raleigh. Let us know when you're returning - time, airport, flight number. At the moment we have 19 June. Lots of love, Mum and Dad xxx
hello I think there is way to many photos of alpha 6 what about Alpha 2 was so hard trying to find my sister Claire Smith dont worry sis youl be home soon with a nice toilet to flush!! lv vick xxxxxxxxxxxxx And get on sum more pics not seen you doin aythin over there tell alpha 6 they r all posesrs lol xxxxxxxx
Kerry - those boots were made for walking.... ....... and that is what they have done!!! Hope you and Alpha 6 have had a memorable experience trekking. Well done to you all; a great accomplishment. Can't wait to here all your news. Once again, great accounts and photos, it's been great to read and share them with everyone at home. After the distance you have walked, how tall will you be in the up and coming photos!?! With much love mum and dad. xx :)
Can't wait to see you Dan B Hi Dan looking forward to seeing you. If you ring over the weekend can you make it sunday. time has flown it only seems like yesterday we left you at the airport.Can't wait to hear about all your experiences and see all your photos. love mum,dad,jamie and nicola xxxxxxxxxxxx
Oh my goodnes, that has gone quickly!! I can't believe that you are going to be home so soon. We all can't wait to see you and hug you again!!! We all got your letters on the same day, so cool!! Arrived on Barbar's birthday, he was so touched, he rang me to tell me!! Grandma rang to tell me too! All thrilled. I nearly cryed when I read your marathon of a letter! I/we am/are sooooo proud of you, you have achieved so much, I hadn't done all that at 17!!!! And I don't think I have ever had goat!!! Presumably it was a bit like skinning a rabbit?! Just bigger! You are a star and we all love you so much. xoxox Monday after you get back we're off to sort out college and get uniform!! Have had to book an appointment cos you were supposed to have done it all by May 22nd!! Oops said it was a bit difficult as you were in Africa!! They were fine! Well done you clever girl, hope the school project lived up to expectations. Can't wait to see you on Friday, love you sooooo much Mum xxxxxxx Off to barbar's for his birthday, he's started his chemo and is great at the moment, we'll go and see him as soon as you get back xxx Have a good flight home x We'll be waiting!
Max Taylor-Smith Graham come up trumps with new season tickets. Apartment finished. Dog has same haircut as you. Last again racing at Donnington. See you at Gatwick. Dad and all in Putneyl
For Thomas Eriksen Hiya Thomas - Happy Birthday from all of us in Cape Town. What a different way to spend your birthday - am sure it is one you will never forget! Looking forward to seeing you soon and seeing all your pics. What an awesome experience - wish I were young again! Love Angie, Leif, Jo and Carl
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For Suzie Booze
Guess what - your birthday letter arrived today, in time for Dad's birthday tomorrow, so panic over!! He'll be thrilled to think that admist all that heat and fun, you actually remembered him, so thanks kiddo!! Absolutely can't wait to see you at the airport - I shall probably cry....xxxxxxxxxxxx