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| 19th September 2008 Dad | Lucky Girl - From: More Philippines, will I ever leave? It all looks fantastic - can't wait to come and get a taste of it with you. Going to sort out my try dive in a mo! Love you - be safe. X |
| 10th September 2008 Marc | Will you ever leave? - From: More Philippines, will I ever leave? Might be hard since there are 7100 islands you can head to... Great blog, by the way. |
| 7th August 2008 Dad | News clip from net - From: Finally, The Philippines "Cops, troops seal off Siargao Island to trap NPA rebels By Chris V. Panganiban, Frinston Lim Mindanao Bureau First Posted 13:36:00 06/30/2008 SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur - (UPDATE) Police and military forces have sealed off a small island in Siargao in Surigao del Norte following reports that communist rebels who attacked two police stations on Saturday night have been stranded there, officials said. Senior Superintendent Nestor Fajura, operations chief of the regional police based in Butuan City, said the New People's Army rebels' two motorized boats suffered engine trouble. Fajura said the "stranded" rebels failed to join their comrades in their escape, and instead docked on Lapinigan Island. But Fajura said the rebels might have merged with the civilians residing on the island. A team of divers have been scouring the seawaters to recover several firearms dropped by the rebels near the shore. Two Huey helicopters equipped with machine guns have also been hovering over the island to ensure that there would be no escape route for the rebels. On Saturday night, at least 60 NPA rebels simultaneously attacked the adjacent Siargao island towns of General Luna and Dapa and carted away several firearms. The rebels also ransacked government offices such as the fire station, the local water district, Social Security System, Philhealth, the local court and the Public Attorney's Office. Troops from the Regional Mobile Group and the 30th Infantry Battalion based in Placer town conducted pursuit operations, leaving nine rebels dead. Two policemen were also killed and two others were hurt in the Sunday skirmishes. Fajura identified the fatalities as Inspector Ricky Arado and Police Officer 1 Serafin Manungas, while the wounded were PO1 Lloyd Bagnol and PO1 Francis Luib. In Nabunturan town in Compostela Valley, suspected NPA hitmen shot and killed two soldiers in a public market on Monday. The soldiers were having their breakfast inside an eatery in Barangay (village) Poblacion at around 8:30 a.m. when two armed members of the communists' Special Partisan Unit attacked them, said Superintendent Ronald dela Rosa, Compostela Valley police director. Dela Rosa identified the slain soldiers as Sergeant Rhizzan Alcos and Private First Class Estardian Gil Magno, of the Army's Special Forces Battalion. A fish vendor, Nina Collado, was wounded in the foot. Dela Rosa said the victims, who were part of a six-member team who went to the market to buy supplies, were shot at close range. The gunmen fled onboard a red TMX motorcycle, carting off an M16 rifle and ammunition bandoliers, heading towards Barangay Pangutosan. Dela Rosa said another rifle, an M14, was found under the body of one of the victims. He said troops from police's 1102nd provincial mobile group have been pursuing the attackers." I have to say I don't lke the sound of that! |
| 7th August 2008 Dad | Glad you are lovin' it - but not liking the sound of REBELS - From: Finally, The Philippines Gunshots near my girl? Bloody hell Lizzie! I hope there has not been any more of that, how unstable is that place and is it likely to kick off again? I will be looking into that as well. Lovely to hear from you it's been AGES - I would usually take that to be no news is good news, now I'm not so sure. Will be looking for your next. Have you seen updated pic of Max on facebook? He's bloody lovely, but he is going to be huge! Love you. X |
| 6th August 2008 anne | Glad to hear from you..... - From: Finally, The Philippines ....... been checking for updates every couple of days! Scarey gunfire - but glad you got through the ordeal OK! Photos are great but big shame bout your camera. So happy to hear you are OK and look forward to the next installment xxx |
| 6th August 2008 Duncan | Oh my! - From: Finally, The Philippines What an adventure you are having!! It all sounds very amazing Lizzy...even the near death (potentially) and the theft is all part of it isn't it? Are you going to get another camera? What will you do?! |
| 20th June 2008 Karen | I thought it had gone quiet! - From: Recovery & Friendly Faces in Vientiane Glad to hear you are on the mend. I only commented to your Dad the other day that you hadn't done a blog for a while. It sounds like you are having such a blast, and Agnes looks like a lovely travelling matey. Take care, lots of love x |
| 20th June 2008 Dad | Now will you be told - Be Careful! - From: Recovery & Friendly Faces in Vientiane Hi there sepsis - hope the arm is much better now and I'm so sorry they attacked you with a horse injection. You seem to be battling on tho, cocktail in hand. Intrigued as to why the Monk had a monkey and for that matter why monkeys are called monkeys - does it have anything to do with Monks? I shall investigate. Got to go now - off to old hospital with some infected Bouganvillea scratches - yeah and I'm telling you to be careful! Love you. X |
| 18th June 2008 becky croall | becky-your fave cuz lol - From: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again? hey you looks like your havin a blast, lucky you!! things are pretty hectic here organising heidis henny!! 28th june!! only seven weeks to the big day!! preps well under way.we will miss you loads , continue the hard work out there lol luv ya xxx |
| 18th June 2008 Aunty Sarah | Hello Lovely - From: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again? Just dropped on to see what you've been upto & no news for a while, looking forward to your next chapter, really enjoying following your progress. Been looking at the flights for New Zealand..... Only looking at the moment while we settle in.... to our new cottage!!!!! We're in, it was a trauma but we did it. Been in the country for 1 month now & we have a kitten already - his name is Fergus, he's grey & white & soooooo cute! Anyway, still planning to see you next Feb/Mar. There you go, a little update from Blighty, see your update soon I hope. What's the plan of attack for the next few weeks then? Sending you huge hugs & lots of love from me, Sam & Fergus xxx |
| 17th June 2008 RayBay | Heeey!! - From: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again? Hey sweet pea! Tis been a while since I caught up on ur blog so I sat meself down with a brew and caught up and I so want to come see u!! : ( U look like ur havin an amazing time chick, I'm so pleased for u and can I say how healthy and relaxed ur looking too : ) must be all the beer.. Well, just wanted to send my love and say miss u loads! Carry on doin me proud lizzles! Raybay xxxxxxxx |
| 13th June 2008 anne harvey | tubing............. - From: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again? ...... with alcohol - luxury!! sounds like you having a blast mrs!! love da photaes!! xx |
| 6th June 2008 JoJo | Hello, hello! - From: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again? Hey Lizzy! Looks like your havin a blast!!! Hope the hangover's arn't too bad! : ) At least you have that amazing water to swim in to clear your head after... Hope you enjoy your next stop & the meditation! We're pretty busy busy here with lots of weddings. Looking forward to a bit of a break when my bro & Tim arrive next week!!! Cool! Look forward to your next blog, love Jo, Duncan & Baxter xxx |
| 6th June 2008 Dad | Carefu Girl - From: Vang Vieng - where's Laos again? You are determined to do yourself a mischief aren't you! Looks like that will go some lovely colours before you are done. You make the rice whiskey sound very appealling - not. Are the tubes specially made or are they lorry inner tubes? Looks like good fun but how is your head in the mornings. Enjoy your meditation Lizzie - gots to go to work. Love ya X |
| 4th June 2008 nicky | hah! - From: Beautiful Laos haha, ive not heard someone say "eppie" in ages, nor have i heard anyone talking about "ectos" ie "ah wis pure ectoed off ma pus, ah wis." |
| 4th June 2008 Agnes | Dude! - From: Beautiful Laos I just looked at all of the pics in your blog... and they're wicked cool! |
| 3rd June 2008 Dad | "Do not swimming area" - From: Beautiful Laos Did you find out why? it looks very inviting. You are seeing some wonderful places and doing such cool stuff - watch yourself on those treks tho girl we don't want you incapacitated now do we. I will write you soon and bring you up to date on my doings - mundane as they are compared to your adventure. Love you. X |
| 28th May 2008 Dad | Looks and sounds v exciting - From: Oh my Jeff I'm lovin' all the stuff you are putting up here and I'm glad you are linking up with so many like minded people - long may it continue. Enjoy girl! Love Dad |
| 21st May 2008 Grannie | Oh my Budda - From: oh my budda Fantastic, what more can be said. So proud of you our Lizzie. Sending love and hugs, Grannie. X |
| 14th May 2008 Grannie | Final week of bliss etc. - From: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins Hello Grannie's girl, What a fantastic time you are having, wish I was a youngster. keep the blogs coming. Sending love Grannie (& Grandad). x x |
| 12th May 2008 Hayley | The Baan Thai Cookery School is ace - From: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins Ekk that coral cut sounds nasty! I can totally recommend this cookery school in Chang Mai called the Baan Thai Cookery School, I have put the web link below. Me and Luke spent the day there and had loads of fun learning how to make thai curry. http://www.cookinthai.com/ Have fun!! |
| 12th May 2008 Dad | It's a giant onion (Allium) of some sort! - From: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins Hi lovely - glad to see you are still enjoying. The beaches and the water look pretty damned inviting and I am going to "The Best beach in the WORLD" someday! Sounds like you need to stay off the coral tho, hope Dan's a quick healer cos that didn't sound nice at all. I've looked on the map and Chang Mai aint that far from Burmah - but there were so many other possible places to visit I wondered how you decide where to go next? Keep on bloggin' girl - I love you to bits. X |
| 10th May 2008 anne | nasty coral!!............. - From: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins But good he was so well looked after. I must say I was a wee bit worried what with the tropical storm that his Burma but Darren was quick to point out that that was nowhere near you - but still!! Anyways hope you have great next stage of adventure and really look forward to the next installment xxx |
| 10th May 2008 anne | nasty coral!!............. - From: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins But good he was so well looked after. I must say I was a wee bit worried what with the tropical storm that his Burma but Darren was quick to point out that that was nowhere near you - but still!! Anyways hope you have great next stage of adventure and really look forward to the next installment xxx |
| 10th May 2008 dharmakaya | hey! - From: sharks, sharks everywhere and not a drop to eat (well actually they are pretty tasty) Nice pics there!! Im planning on heading to Tao x in June :) |
| 10th May 2008 becky | - From: Final week of bliss is over - now the real travelling begins oh pissheed stop poisnin the puppies lol,gott luv ya xxx |
| 7th May 2008 JoJo | Hey! - From: sharks, sharks everywhere and not a drop to eat (well actually they are pretty tasty) Hey Lizzy! Lovely to read & see what you have been up to so far. Looks amazing! How are you feeling now? -I bet you have already hooked up with some fellow travellers... Keep the blog's coming, it'g great! : ) eels |
| 5th May 2008 Dad | Sharks and stingrays, roaches and spiders - From: sharks, sharks everywhere and not a drop to eat (well actually they are pretty tasty) Sounds you are undergoing a bit of a combined lifestyle and culture shock - don't worry kid you will settle into it. It was always going to be a little daunting to begin with and losing your pals wont help. The beaches and the water look fantastic and your blogs have placed this neck of the woods firmly on the top of my list when we are able to travel more freely. That is some weird picture of the isolated downpour - we saw big ones over Lanark often enough but nothing as tight as that. You look healthy girl and getting a lovely tan already! Miss you loads and I will be looking for the next one. X |
| 3rd May 2008 anne harvey | looks fabby! - From: sharks, sharks everywhere and not a drop to eat (well actually they are pretty tasty) How the hell do you get time to write a blog with all the excitement going on?! Dont you worry about going it alone honey, you will be fine and make hunners of mates! Photos look great! xx |
| 2nd May 2008 BECKY CROALL | greetings from the mo crew - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' hey girl, looks abby fabby out there.Wish I could be with you! yep you should be used to the rain lol.Great to see your havin fun,everyone here sends loads a luv xx |
| 1st May 2008 Sarah | Tooooooots! - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' Hello gorgeous one, so they have cocktails out there!?hehee. Glad you arrived safely and it is really good to be able to see how you're getting on through this bloggy. I'm now in Paris and LOVING it. Is it best to keep these short and email you're hotmail instead?......Loads of Love and a kiss to Beddeeeeers of course xx |
| 1st May 2008 Karen | This is great! - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' What a spanking idea this is! Will look forward to keeping up with your antics - well, the ones you tell us about anyway! Have fun darlin' girl. Loves ya x K & V |
| 30th April 2008 Sam | Jealous - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' Hey Lizzles, Looks like you are having an amazing time, hope it is all that you hoped it would be! Are you changing locations each day as yuou travel around or do you get to spend a few days in one place? How long are Dan & co with you for? Well we are still in moving house hell! Was hoping for 09/05 but at this rate Sarah will have to do it on 16/05 while I'm in Portugal with work - yey for me, booh for Sarah! Missing you already X |
| 30th April 2008 hayley | - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' Hey hun Loving the travel blog. Me and Luke visited those islands aswell, it is neat to see your pics, I totally wish I was back there! Hayley xx |
| 29th April 2008 Aunty Sarah | Woo Woo Such Fun - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' Looking great Lizzie, sea, sand & cocktails - brill combo! Looking forward to the next installment. Sending love from Nottingham (still!!) Sarah & Sam xx |
| 27th April 2008 Lyns | Aaaaaahhh - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' Looking good sweetcheeks! So glad Jeff (and your cons) made it out there with you. Take good care of yourself missy, looks pretty darn gorgeous out there. Will see you on the flipside! Love ya xxxx |
| 27th April 2008 Grannie | When it's Rainin' its Rainin' - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' Well rain is nothing new to you having lived in Scotland, but guess the rain there much warmer. Finding my way round this Blog business, never too old to learn. Sound like you are having a fab time. Sending love G&G. |
| 26th April 2008 Dad | Heeds! - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' That's very Scottish of you hen! Just shows you can take the girl out of Scotland but ya cannae take the Scots oot the lassie. X |
| 26th April 2008 Dad | Lucky Girl x 2 - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' I really like this - I do! Hope rain has subsided and you are back on top form again. Salt water is v good for the mozzie bites so swim, swim, swim - went this evening with D and J to Studio 54, bloody lovely! Sounds as tho you are having a good time on the whole. Keep the blogs coming girl they are a lovely link to you as you move around. Love, Dad |
| 26th April 2008 sue cox | lookin good - From: When it's Rainin' its Rainin' Hi lovely girl Glad to see you are having such a fab time with new friends...love the blog...a seriously good idea. Looking forward to more news. Love you sweets. x |
| 25th April 2008 Anne Harvey | Hullo!! - From: Arrival and Day 1 - Wet, Hot and Bloody Amazing!! Hey honey, glad you got there safe and sound (and I'm jealous already) How hot is it out there? Looks boiling - mind the sunscreen and insect repelent!! Look forward to the next installment, Darren says hi xx |
| 23rd April 2008 Dad | Lucky Girl - From: Arrival and Day 1 - Wet, Hot and Bloody Amazing!! OK I've sussed out how it works now and "I like..." this makes it seem that I am there with you (a bit) although I have no wish to travel the world vicariously - we need to talk about when and where we might link up. Maybe should have done that a bit more while you were here eh? Sounds as tho all is well, love you loads - ENJOY! X |
| 22nd April 2008 Duncan | - From: Arrival and Day 1 - Wet, Hot and Bloody Amazing!! Amazing that you took that photo of your feet a split second before impact!! You are so brave! So ruddy bloody brave! |
| 22nd April 2008 Jonathan Cox | hey youre on your way!!! - From: Just a wee tester i'll be keeping an eye on this blog site to see what adventures you may be having. have a lovely time lizzie!!!! i'm so jealous!!! |
| 20th April 2008 John | John - From: Just a wee tester Heres your horoscope honey : Back in 1995, I began seeing a psychotherapist whose influence ultimately improved me in a thousand ways. At the end of our first session, she handed me a note as I left. It read: "If you don't articulate your conscious desires, your unconscious patterns will come true." She gazed at me firmly and said, "Don't come back until you've proved to yourself that those words are true. All my work will be of no use to you unless you take them to heart." It took me exactly 23 days to prove to myself that what she'd written was true. Now I offer you the same challenge, Pisces. Spend the upcoming week in intense contemplation on the hypothesis, "If you don't articulate your conscious desires, your unconscious patterns will come true." and remember , if you want to come home , just click those red shoes three times . missing you already, i love you- J x |
| 11th April 2008 BECKY | lucky girl - From: Just a wee tester hey you you look great,take care on your travels,keep in touch,but just enjoy!! luv ya loadsxx |
| 11th April 2008 Mummsy | so this is a blog!!! - From: Just a wee tester well hello me kiddies!! I like this set up then....its working just fine Lizzie...cool pictures ...I see a new desk top picture in the making!! No not the penis one !! You dont seem half a world away and this makes me smile. Go get um sweetheart- World watch out!!! love yer mom xxx |
| 11th April 2008 Shpedoinkles | Matt - From: Just a wee tester Well, he 'made' them....heh heh |
| 11th April 2008 Shpedoinkles | Adam! - From: Just a wee tester Hey Cous!!! How you doing? Thanks for the well wishes, its not really sinking in that Im going yet but Im sure it will soon. Hows the family? Send everyone my love. xxxx |
| 10th April 2008 Adam Hood | Hiya - From: Just a wee tester Hey good to hear from you, just a quick note to say hope the travelling goes ok and make sure you try to enjoy every minute! even the boring flights! Speak to you soon, x Adam hood |
