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| 13th August 2009 chris magee | welcome home - From: home again glad you are both back safely,hope helen is feeling better,see in september. |
| 12th August 2009 Alison | WELCOME - From: home again Nice to hear from you ... see you in school on the 17th, Jane? A x |
| 6th August 2009 Julie reeve | Homecoming!!!! - From: final blog Well Jane and Geoff, what a wonderful experience!!! You should be so proud of what you have both achieved out in Pakistan. Looking forward to seeing you back at Coundon Jane and listening to your stories. Have a good journey home and see you soon. x x Julie x x |
| 2nd August 2009 maresa | hello. - From: final blog It sounds like you've had a great time out there. I'm now married. |
| 2nd August 2009 David H | - From: final blog I've enjoyed reading your blogs, Jayne - and looking at your most interesting illustrations. This your final edition provides an excellent conclusion to the whole series. Plenty of material, too, for use in the future! We look forward to welcoming you on your return, [though you both must deserve a good rest, first!] All my best wishes to you both, David |
| 30th July 2009 Jo Richmond | Welcome home - From: final blog Have loved reading your blog and am inspired to travel and try and make a difference somewhere - would be great to catch up when you get back and swap notes about the children - hope Helen's back is better - ALWAYS REMEMBER Helen FALLING OFF THE BED WHEN SHE WAS TINY!! SEE YOU SOON HOPEFULLY - SORRY HAVEN'T KEPT UP TO DATE VERY WELL BUT MOSTLY England is wet!! Love Jo (sorry about the caps lock on!) |
| 9th June 2009 Grace | Hello - From: time flies Hi Jane, I can't believe you'll be back in blighty soon. You certainly don't need to worry about about being too hot here-we've had our summer-3 days last week!! We're back to the rainy season now. Update on the book sale, it's on Friday after school, so as soon as I know how much we've made I'll email you so you can get some more resources for your schools before you return home. Enjoy the final part of your adventure-we're looking forward to seeing you again. Love Grace |
| 9th June 2009 Tony P | ‘new message/comment’! - From: time flies There, that title should keep you happy... (think about it). You're right of course, time really does fly by when you're enjoying yourself, and what a shame your experience has to come to an abrupt end. Still, it's something you can tell your grandchildren all about - presumably you'll be putting together some sort of 'photo album of all the stuff you've taken pictures of. Now that will be something for you to cherish! Enjoy every minute of your last few weeks and we look forward to seeing you again - good excuse for a night out!! Oh yes, there's still a place for you at our yoga sessions... Take care, Tony. |
| 13th May 2009 Tony P | Liked the photos - From: a typical day What a shame your adventure is to be brought to a premature end. How quickly time goes by - it doesn't seem all that long since you left. Still, we'll all look forward to your stories (over a bottle of wine perhaps?). Actually, we've been pulling your leg - we've won the lottery and all handed our notice in, so you'll be on your own next September. AND you've shot yourself in the foot because we can see how well you can cope in difficult conditions... Ha, ha! Love Tony. |
| 12th May 2009 judy brown | great blog - From: a typical day I loved reading this, the best yet you are really getting the hang of this! Keep it up. xxxxx |
| 10th May 2009 Judi Badger | Back to the crazy world - From: Bad news/Good news Glad to hear that you are safe & well. You must write a book about your experiences. If you still have itchy feet & fancy somewhere closer to home - come to Normandy - we love looking at photos & listening to stories (we have a yurt for that very purpose!) love Judi xx |
| 9th May 2009 Lesley Markham | homecoming - From: Bad news/Good news Hello Both What unhappy news just as things were going so well. It will of course be great to see you again. I certainly shan't be bored! My mum thinks you could do talks for the W.I. !!! That might put you off returning. Love Lesley (and John) |
| 26th April 2009 Grace | Book Fund - From: Bits and Bobs Blog Hi Jane, I enjoyed reading your blog as usual. Just to update you on the fund raising for books, school council have agreed to hold a book sale on the birthday of Anne Frank. So hopefully it will be a success. Keep you posted. Love Grace |
| 23rd April 2009 Judy | hi - From: Bits and Bobs Blog So glad you made it safely back, so did we! It was great to see you . Love the blog entry. Don't forget you promised to take pictures in the garden and on your walk! Love Judy xxx |
| 27th March 2009 Jan Harvey | Your holiday - From: Indian Interlude It beats Skegness inthe rain ! Good to see you still enjoying your travels Jan and Barry |
| 23rd March 2009 Grace | Tiger, tiger burning bright. - From: Indian Interlude Hi Jane, I thought your blog was wonderful. The photos of the Taj and the tigers were fantastic. Keep'em coming! |
| 1st March 2009 Grace | Ideas for Fundraising - From: school 2 Hi Jane, it was lovely as always to read your blog. Molly has come up with an idea that she is going to take to school council: children bring in books that they have read and no longer want and sell them in a book fair fund raiser, with all monies raised being donated to your library fund. I'll keep you posted and hopefully we'll be able to contribute enough money to buy some much needed books. Keep the blogs coming, we all look forward to them. Lots of Love Grace, Molly and Liz |
| 17th February 2009 Mansoor | Journey to Lahore - From: islamabad 2 I think it's great that you have the opportunity to visit these places in Pakistan...It's like no other country!!! The journey to Lahore should take around 6-8 hours by care but it is a fairly dangerous one. I have heard stories of cars being stopped and people being robbed from. My advice would be not to stop at all on the journey!!! |
| 16th February 2009 kuly | All I want for Christmas is a weeding... - From: Winter Wedding Such is the life of any Punjabi, or for that matter any Pakistani nowadays. Good descriptions, nice photographs and all in all an interesting post. The 'shaadi' season in Punjab is all about being loud and extravagent and joining in the festivities. Some like to dance, others sing, while some just watch as the procession goes on. Christmas time is after all, all about celebration. In this part of the world though, it's all about the weddings. Keep up the good work! K |
| 9th February 2009 Naveed | cool and cute blog - From: Scotland cool and cute blog. i really liked it. http://www.myislam.zoomshare.com |
| 8th February 2009 Naveed | i like your blog - From: happy eid i really like your blog. keep it up. i will visit it again and again. http://www.myislam.zoomshare.com |
| 3rd February 2009 Adnan | Salam from a norwegian-pakistani - From: Welcome to our Blog! Hello Glad to see western travellers in Pakistan. I hope you people are enjoying time in Pakistan. It would be fine if more western travelled to Pakistan. Regards Adnan |
| 30th January 2009 Jo Richmond | Inspiring - From: Winter Wedding Hi Jane and Geoff, What a long way you have come from sticky Jane's - love reading your blog - makes me feel I need to get out there and see a bit more of the world - weddings sound fantastic and fun - good recipe for over here I would say - which incidentally is about to be hit by winds from Russia - you've picked a good time to go what with the coldest winter for 13 years and the credit crunch - bet the FTSE price index doesn't even enter your thoughts!! Will continue to read about your antics keep up the good work - maybe they are ready for an elderly nurse!! Love Jo |
| 28th January 2009 Becca | - From: Work blog Hi there, I was just wondering what organisation you work for? I am wanting to do some charity/volunteering work in Pakistan, which I plan on travelling to in November but don't know how to go about looking for organisations that you don't have to pay to work for. The work you are doing sounds really intertesting, look forward to hearing more, Becca |
| 28th January 2009 Lesley and Lynne | Greetings from Cov - From: Winter Wedding Hi Both Lynne and I have just been reading your latest missive. Fantastic descriptions of the wedding ceremonies and your input and role. All sounds really good to those of us stuck here on a gloomy January day. Keep up the good work and let us know about your fundraising. Love to you both, Lynne and Lesley xx |
| 13th January 2009 judy | I will stop moaning - From: Work blog I have loved seeing this blog and I am going to try to show it to my class. It breaks your heart to see the lack of buildings and resources, and teachers of course. Keep up the good work! |
| 13th January 2009 Jane and Lorne | Classrooms! - From: Work blog I hear about standards of classrooms- its amazing to see it in reality. Literally nothing! And we moan when our ICT fails for one lesson! It looks like the more you get involved, the more we can see is needed. How desperate it all is. A generator would be a good start for when there is no electricity. What sort of books is needed for the library corner? and lastly, has Geoff perfected the harmonies to wheels on the bus? Keep the news coming. Thank you. |
| 12th January 2009 Tony Paplauskas | Catch you later! - From: Work blog Great photos, but no time to talk... Ofsted in school this week. Yes, honestly!! Catch you later. Tony. |
| 8th January 2009 Grace | Hope you get this one!! - From: Colonial Christmas Hi Jane, I've been keeping up to date with your blog and its wonderful. I did write to you, but as I'm a total technophobe I don't think you got it, hense the comment title, 'Hope you get this one!!' You certainly appear to be having an awfully big adventure! Look forward to the next installment. Happy New Year to all you VSOs. Love Grace |
| 4th January 2009 Amanda Sweet | Happy New Year! - From: Colonial Christmas Wishing you both a happy and even more exciting 2009! I'm loving the photos. It looks as if you're definitely living life to the max out there, and you've suddenly become an internet wiz!!! Best wishes x |
| 2nd January 2009 Lesley Markham | Happy New Year - From: Colonial Christmas I so look forward to your blog! What a great description of your Christmas. Good to know that your cooking skills sre still being put to good use, especially with Birds Custard. Our evening slouched on the sofa watching Mama Mia is certainly no match to your boardroom experience. Hope the New year is good for you. We are excitedly awaiting the birth of Penny's second baby at the end of Feb. We had all the family to stay (in phases) during xmas and especially loved seeing both Ewan and Casper. Your blog is spreading amongst family and friends. I'm often asked how you two are getting on before they say hello! Much love to you from John and Me Lesley xx |
| 1st January 2009 Julie Reeve | Happy New Year - From: Colonial Christmas Happy New Year! Looks like you had a fab xmas! Looks better than the usual entertainment we had on t.v. here. Love the luxury of Birds instant custard. Keep the blog going. .......Heres to 2009... |
| 21st December 2008 Ahsan | Belated Eid Mubarik - From: happy eid Belated Eid Mubarik to you also and future eid also in advance. http://www.funandmaza.110mb.com |
| 14th December 2008 Tony P | No more performances! - From: Christmas cards Hi Both, Well Jane, you will no doubt remember the relief that descends on us as we wave farewell to the Christmas concert performances. Only the mayhem of a final week at school to endure. A lot of staff and children are falling victim to the cold and flu bug which is ravaging the country and I'm sure we'll have more tears before the end of term. Grace and myself have somehow got to fill the 'That's not Santa!' gap you've left. I think we'll perhaps assess the children on their knowledge of the piece with a 40min written response to the title: 'Is Christmas really a time for hats?'. If you can email me your email address, I'll send you a pretty Christmas card as I haven't got around to sending any real ones yet. Best wishes to you both, Tony. |
| 8th December 2008 Julie Reeve | - From: Scotland Really enjoying reading your blog! Sounds as though you are really enjoying your dream. Thinking of you. x The christmas doo will not be the same without you. x |
| 24th November 2008 Masood | Genuinely Impressed! - From: Sydan Walla and photos Hi guys, I am a British born Pakistani and have accidentally come across your blog (I was trying to find a nice new desktop wallpaper pic). It was a pleasure to read your entire blog, (even though I ended up reading it from back to front!). On behalf of myself and all other Pakistanis' I would like to say a great big thank you to you both for commiting yourselves in such a big way. You guys deserve a lot of respect for taking on this project - Well done! I have emailed a link of your blog to all my brothers and sisters who I am sure will be delighted to read about your experience. Stay strong and keep up the good work! Mas. |
| 23rd November 2008 judy brown | thinking of you - From: Sydan Walla and photos Thought of you this morning as I sat in the study looking at the snow in the front garden! I love the blog and the photos have convinced me that we will haVE TO COME AND VISIT. I hope you manage to make some sort of headway on the teaching front. We look forward with bated breath to the next installment. Love to both. xxxxx |
| 22nd November 2008 Ceilia | Looks interesting - From: Sydan Walla and photos Hi, been following the blog since you came to stay. It looks interesting, you are very brave. Wet and gey here but still lovely. Take care both. Love Ceilia |
| 19th November 2008 margaret hunt | what an experience - From: internet problems! Hi to you both-Bill & I are both enjoying reading about your experiences. Breakfast is so much more interesting with your blog on my laptop and gives Bill & I something to discuss as after 48 years having breakfast together we do run out of things to say. Travelling-Bill says can he use his bus pass there? Also are there hairdressers locally.Trish & I went christmas shopping yesterday and had a successful day - can't believe there is a credit crunch as the shops are packed. thankyou for including us on your blog we are really enjoying your experiences Bill Margaret and Trish |
| 16th November 2008 Muhammad Anwar | Good experience at Sydan Wala form - From: internet problems! Dear Feoff and Madam jane, Nice to see your your blog. My village is near to Syedan Wala form "Maheen Mar", where my parents and other family lives. I was born in this village and when we were child, were lot of time to Syedan Wala Form in search of Grass etc. (food for our cattles). I studied till 5th class in my village school and then from class 6 to 8th in a nearby Village Ratti Pindi. Of course electricity in this area was installed in 1985-1988 otherwise we were without electricity. Now every body is enjoying mobile phone but till 2000 we have contact through a single line phones in each village. But you will be happy that born in that area, then I am working at Islamabad and I have my own luxury house at Islamabad where I am stying with my wife and children. Still on monthly basis visit to our village to see our parents. Still I feel lot of love with the area and our rural area are so innocent, lovely and hospitality is their culture. Be careful to swing in the nearby water canal as now water will be cold but we spent our days in the water canal during summer vacations. Enjoy you stay and take pure milk and if possible honey also. |
| 16th November 2008 Tony P | Not a million miles away? - From: internet problems! Hi Both, Glad to hear that everything (well almost) is going well so far. We've heard reports of troubles in Pakistan, so it's good to know you're both OK. As for the donkeys, flowing robes and strange head dresses you describe, it sounds very much like the Christmas production which we are on the verge of once more! I wonder if you'll really miss that this year? Just as in your neck of the world, we're still not sure what the work involves and yes it is difficult to pin teachers down - some ought to be nailed down for the greater good... We're missing you at yoga Jane and the numbers are dwindling - this might be our last half term unless I can badger anyone else into coming along. Make sure you don't forget your daily dose of 'downward dog' what with all that good food you seem to be consuming. Have you actually seen anyone or know of anyone practising yoga? I'll pass the info onto Fay before she goes off to Goa for a yoga retreat next year - not that I'm jealous of all these people who fly off to far away places. Got to go and brave Tesco's now, so here's wishing you both a strong internet connection and a guaranteed seat on the western toilet! Love, Tony. |
| 11th November 2008 Jane and Lorne | Awesome! - From: islamabad 2 It looks an absolutely fabulous experience. Keep the news coming. Hope you settle in well in your placement. Enjoy. |
| 8th November 2008 Judy Brown | great start - From: islamabad 2 Hi Both. It all sounds so interesting. We love the Photos (keep them coming) and I agree you look good in the new clothes. I hope the journey is ok and look forward to finding out about your new home! |
| 7th November 2008 Carol Smith | Admiration - From: islamabad 2 Well Jane and Geoff I really must admit that I admire your bravery and commitment to what sounds like a very new and taxing journey. The amount of work you need to get through, the different language and way of life must be mind boggling. Both Graham and I admire you both and wish you well. There was an earthquake near Islamabad I believe did it affect you? Everything here plods along and must seem very mundane to you but that's life. Nights are dark now at 4.0-5.00pm and the days are not much better. What is the temperature like there has it colled any? Keep in touch. |
| 4th November 2008 Neighbours | - From: here at last Glad to know you arrived safely, nice photo's especially of the trousers!!!! Great news the housing plans have been turned down!!!! Looking forward to more exciting news of your travels, Have fun Olive, Tony, Paul n Julie |
| 31st October 2008 lesley markham | - From: here at last Glad to hear you finally made it. Sounds well organised so far and love the description of your "cocoon", especially the pink velour! Just not sure about the trousers though. Look forward to hearing more soon. From a freezing cold Blighty Love to you both Lesley |
| 29th October 2008 Dave Howarth | Not Corgi registered then? - From: here at last Nice looking gas fire, the fitters probably not Corgi registered though! Sorry couldn't make Tuesday but sombody's got to watch the Sky Blues! Glad it's nice and sunny there, but here the golf course is closed today (Wednesday) because of all the snow, will have to think of something else to do! Cheers, Dave |
| 29th October 2008 Gwen | Arrived at last - From: here at last Good to see all your blogs. Glad you've arrived at last. Looking forward to following your adventures there. Am waiting to see photos in your new clothes - hope you took belts, braces or safety pins!! love Gwen |
| 29th October 2008 Jim & Mary | Car in Garage! - From: here at last We made room! Thanks for blog-news - love the trousers! Assume each is for you both together - friendly eh? Glad it's going well. We've got snow here - first time for 75 years in October apparently - snowed yesterday all pm and it's only now (following am) beginning to melt! What have you missed! J & M |
| 29th October 2008 judy | love the trousers - From: here at last It's good to know all is well, it sounds really exciting. I love the fact that Geoff is still in the vanguard of fashion! Look forward to seeing you model your new outfits. Take care,love to both xxx |
| 28th October 2008 David H | - From: here at last Hi Guys, Glad you have finally arrived in Pakistan and look as though you are enjoying yourselves. Think the trousers are great Geoff you should just about fit into them, who is getting in the other leg? looking forward to hearing more later. Best wishes David and Maureen |
| 24th October 2008 Alison H | Thinking of you both ... - From: Welcome to our Blog! ... know you'll have the most amazing time. xxxxxxxx |
| 20th October 2008 Jo richmond | What alot has changed in 29 years - From: nearly time to go! Hello Jane How exciting to read all your news - sounds as though you are going on a great adventure, sorry that I can't be at your farewell tomorrow but am meeting some Head Teachers from Columbia - who knows if I ever get the wonderlust like you I will need the networking!! Good luck to you both in your travels - I will keep in touch via your blog, I'm still trying to keep body and soul and the NHS together I will give it another year and who knows maybe if your blog inspires I will take the high road as well!! Take care and ENJOY Loads of love Jo |
| 30th September 2008 Judy | Hi - From: wales Hi both Looking forwqard to seeing you very soon What is the advice on travel apart from hope for the best? great pictures Love Judy |
| 29th September 2008 James T | hello! - From: wales Hello Mrs Stoyles. how are you? We all miss you. I hope you enjoy your work in Pakistan and come back real soon. Love from James T. (2 blue) |
| 26th September 2008 Natasha McSweeney | - From: Scotland Also can't believe i'm blogging! Didn't even know what it was when you asked me! lol x |
| 26th September 2008 Natasha McSweeney | - From: Scotland Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself, bumped into Helen the other day and she said you'd asked to go into her school!! What's that all about?? Keep travelling. Have fun Natasha X |
| 24th September 2008 Anne | - From: wales ah, i looked and it's Celia and Johns place, looks gr8! x |
| 24th September 2008 Anne | - From: wales Good to hear from you again Jane! What a wonderful opportunity and it sounds like you're ceasing each moment / oppoprtunity with both hands. Good on ya! Keep up the good work, keep safe and have fun, with love and very best wishes, Annie B |
| 14th September 2008 Amanda Sweet | Wow! - From: Scotland All looks terribly exciting Jane! Very impressed with the Blog!!! Keep in touch. |
| 2nd September 2008 Jane | Good Luck! - From: Welcome to our Blog! Don't be shy.......give it a try!!!!! Hope you have a safe journey and a fantastic experience when you get there! |
| 30th August 2008 Tony P | Just wanted to say.. - From: Welcome to our Blog! Just wanted to say that I'd like to be the first person to post a message on your blog - there, did it! Keep up the yoga. T. |