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Our flat
Our flat
Ours is second level, in the middle of that pile of flats, at the back
Hi all, A quick update to let you know we arrived safetly here in Guildford on Sunday morning. We have a nice wee flat in Guildford. It's pretty small - but that's to be expected over here. The kitchen is hidden behind fold-away doors in the lounge - so it's pretty tiny. The place has a spare bedroom with a double/queen bed - so it anyone wants to come and visit you are most welcome to come! Except we can't have more then 2 visitors otherwise you'll have to sit on the ground as we only have one couch and one [View Full Entry]

DanMons - Dan & Mons | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 1 Comment(s) | 5 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=318944] | 2008-09-02 13:48:18

The Lounge
The Kitchen
The master bedroom

Well, eventually after much deliberation we went to Winkworth Arboretum on Bank Holiday Monday and it was lovely. It's about 3 miles out from Godalming Town Centre and is really easy to find as it's signposted (brown signposts). We took a picnic and bought a guidebook for £1.50. It is a fascinating place with a wonderful history and even though it's said to be at its most impressive in Spring and Autumn, we found it great fun to wander around the lake, and take a rest in the boat house, and explore the Wetlands along the bridge made out of [View Full Entry]

E Mook - Caroline Snedker | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=316859] | 2008-08-27 16:58:06


BBQ time
BBQ time
The hottest day of the year we have had so far and it was perfectly timed with our BBQ! Here's the gang around at Timbo's old's house...yes we gatecrashed while they were away...
Hey everyone Well I've finally got around to updating my blog, sorry it's taken so long, but things have been quite busy over here of late. I'm doing this update and if you click next at the bottom of the page you will be able to go to my next blog which is of my trip around Eastern Europe! So what's new with me you ask! Well I've been busy with airshows, massage courses, concerts and shows, weddings and doing touristy things in and around London. Basically just trying to get as much done before I'm back in January - trying [View Full Entry]

Raquel - Rachel Annear | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 10 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=316524] | 2008-08-28 21:12:04

The Airbus 380
Dynasty
Crazy gadgets....

Yesterday was technically the end of the summer. I did an airport run and spent FOUR HOURS with a french kid who can contort his body into strange positions ... so called the "elastic boy." Yes, that was super fun. I then returned and prepared for the final faculty party of the summer. It's always a bit bittersweet, as everyone moves on and back to their lives. The people here may touch me for one summer or more, but in some way they always manage to add something to the program and my life. It's hard not to wonder who I [View Full Entry]

KimEngland - Kim Sutherland | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 40 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=310499] | 2008-08-10 16:39:18

Faculty Party 001
Faculty Party 003
Faculty Party 005

How Long........ After a few telephone conversations with Roundtheworldflights the itinerary has changed, only a bit though! So here is the new amended version as of August 2008. San Francisco Cook Islands New Zealand Australia Fiji China Hong Kong Vietnam Cambodia Laos Thailand Malaysia Bali Singapore I'm sure this could change again but I set out to keep this blog up to date with what is happening, no matter how long from now. We are now getting prepared to rent the flat, so here we come Steve. Hugs and Kisses Natxx [View Full Entry]

The Kings Adventure - Simon & Natalie King | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=308631] | 2008-08-05 14:29:46


Last night was the big banquet and riverboat for the 6 week students. I planned the coach assignments, got my Friday evening trips off and went to get all dressed up for the night. As I am about to get into the shower I start thinking about the coaches and realized that if I didn't order the coaches who the hell did??? It hit me out of nowhere, 2 hours before departure, that I was lacking two 50 seater coaches to drive to the Festival Pier in London. Panic set in ... I called our contact and basically cried, plead, and [View Full Entry]

KimEngland - Kim Sutherland | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 40 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=307588] | 2008-08-02 21:32:43

TESS Riverboat 006
TESS Riverboat 007
TESS Riverboat 009

By Suzie McLean
July 17th 2008

Departure

 Europe » United Kingdom » England » Surrey » Kingston
As that famous purple dinosaur Barney once sang "we're going on an adventure, fun for you and me, we're going on an adventure, just you wait and see", it certainly really feels like we are embarking on an adventure now we have finally made it out of the house. The last 2 weeks have had many unbelievable obstacles put in our way, so much so we really thought we would be delayed. First, Gav's nose job, then the day before we were due to fly Joe looked like he had chicken pox - spots all over his face and rash on [View Full Entry]

Suzie McLean - Suzie McLean | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 6 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=301455] | 2008-08-02 03:48:38

The Kids Room
Peace&Quiet
Gav

By KimEngland
July 15th 2008

Bonfire

 Europe » United Kingdom » England » Surrey » Egham
As the end of the first session is drawing near, we are doing a lot of activities for the kids as a farewell. Although I have always participated, this year I am actually in charge of them. Oh, first I forgot to order the wood for the bonfire (that was a problem), then I though I lost a box of TShirts for signing (and they were next to my desk). They don't really make marshmallows in England so we got these nasty Marshy Friends things (S'mores are just not right with Marshy Friends). The fire was started too quickly and the [View Full Entry]

KimEngland - Kim Sutherland | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 14 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=300145] | 2008-07-15 19:21:42

Bonfire I 002
Bonfire I 003
Bonfire I 004

We have had a problematic 6 months to say the least!! First we had a buyer for the flat and then we didn't and then we did. And again it has all fallen through and our hopes of travelling have been put off yet again, but we will get there! We now (hopefully) have set it in stone that we will be off February 2010! Yes 19 months away and counting. We are still as excitied as we were the first time we agreed to go. So far our itinerary is as follows (of course things may change): Beijing Hong Kong [View Full Entry]

The Kings Adventure - Simon & Natalie King | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=299543] | 2008-07-14 11:27:10


I'm Actually not in Surrey.. but oh well.. haha.. So my trip is nearly at it's end.. I have to say, for the first time.. I am actually quite happy to be going home, and missing some of the creature comforts.. Not to say I haven't loved traveling... but I think it might be time to get back to reality and start working again *sigh*.. I'm in London, in a random internet cafe, awaiting the arrival of one of my friends and I can't help thinking.. 2 days and I will be sleeping in my own bed, and be able to [View Full Entry]

Mylis - Leila Mylis | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 0 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=299727] | 2008-07-14 19:14:32



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