NEW POSTCARD ADDED... Rio - Part 1

Hey guys, omg u are MENTAL! i would NEVER do a thing like that...Im just boring like that. Anyway glad everything is okay, soz not been able to get on here in a a while, ive been busy! I have been doing my Maths and English lessons at Rathbone, and i now have a placement job at Kida-roo pre-school! i work with 2-3 year olds, and its great! its easy (lol) just have to teach them to share, and stuff like that. My first day was today, i get 1 hour break and in the afternoon we have to look after THREE children!!! THREE! i wasnt complaining :D But yes we are all still thinking of you, and cannot wait to see you! we are also getting into the christmas spirit!!! cannot WAIT until the xmas partay! oh and vicky is ready to drop!!! i got a little confused...Ian told me "the midwife can feel the shoulders" and i asked "what about the head?" but apparently she couldnt feel the head, and for a moment i thought the baby had no head :| But i was reasured that, it is good coz....well i 4got its all confuzzling!!!!!! but yeah basically she is ready! any second of the day now! woohoo! Anyway ive spoke enough! see you soon lots of love Jak & Amy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

GUESS WHAT WE DID YESTERDAY???? WE JUMPED OFF A MOUNTAIN!!!! ATTACHED TO A HAND GLIDER OF COURSE!!!! AND YES..... I DID IT TOO! (Vic) WE FLEW ALL AROUND AND COULD SEE CHRISTO DE REDEMOR, SUGAR LOAF, COPACABANA ETC. AND THEN LANDED ON THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE SANDS OF RIO!!! PHOTOS TO FOLLOW! Loving Rio! 37deg's + Sig's nipples are on FIRE!!!! xx xx xx

hi, hope you are enjoying your last few weeks can't wait to see you. I would make the most of sunny rio as its freezing here been gettin in my car in the mormings and the temp was -4.5 it even snowed on monday. Putting my christmas tree up tomorrow can't wait. take care don't come back too brown see you soon luv nic xxx

Hello chaps, for the first time I think ive read your postcard and not felt that jealous, i hate spiders!!! Well what to report, firstly put Sat 04 August 2007 in your diaries as Liz and I are getting married at Monkfryston Hall on that day, its all booked!!! Very scary!!
Went to see Franz Ferdinand at MEN on sat also, very good live went to the manc MOJO afterwards, not as good as the Leeds one i might add.
Going see the mighty Premiership bound whites stuff erm Leicester I think they are called on saturday, mate looking good this season scoring plenty and winning ugly.
Let me know what Rio is like guys, now that will be good, but whatever you do dont watch the movie City of God.
ciao bambinos

Hi, Like your timing on posting the postcard 'Telling how it really was'. Very carefully selected words to describe your experience in Iracambi.....It'll look good on your CV's though...'Helped Save The Rain Forest'.......Skegness would seem like paradise after the jungle so Rio will be fantastic. Enjoy it & stay safe...& yes, the suns out here so hot we've got factor 8 on & we're thinking of buying air conditioning. Love Mum & Dad xxxx

Hello all, well we´ve almost finished our rainforest adventure. A couple of weeks in Rio and about then its home to sunny England ...it is sunny isn´t it? We´ve (FINALLY) added another postcard! Take a peek! Love to all and see you soon ...dum dum dum! Sig and Vic xxx

Hello Mums, Dads and Sisters!

Nice to hear from you all. Yes, I am still here. Dad..... you must remember our first trip to America. You weren`t on any of the pictures and ended up getting "camera eye!" I will make sure Sig is the one taking the pics from now on. As for money, we are doing ok... but as usual all donations to the "blue footed boobie adventure" are gratefully received. And before the Americans get excited the blue footed boobie is in fact a rare species of bird! Speak to you all soon. Tig xx xx xx

Hi Guys
Just looking at photos, its not all hard work then! When do you arrive in Rio? Maybe we can chat on line.
although i will have to speak to graham and mandy to find out how! Well, Leeds have broken their duck and
won 3 games on the trot. There is hope! Spoke to Amanda in Australia this week. Apparently cooper looked at a photo of Vic and instead of saying her name said "mine!". looks like youve got some competition Simon!
I hope youve kept some warm clothes for your landing back in UK. it is now very cold after such a warm start
to the winter. We are now counting down the days to your return, hope your money holds out. This last month seems to have gone very quickly. hope you have a great time in Rio.
lots of love
mum. dad and lucy

Hi, Just looked up latest piccies.......Is Victoria still with you Simon? As you will see from the previous message, we're off to see Sheila & Mick tonight.....& in good spirits.....Beat The Blades 4-2 in best performance for 2 seasons...Just warming up for Dirty Leeds next week...You must be worried Sig. The mighty foxes hitting form just at the right time. Hope to catch you online tomorrow night. Let us know if/when you might be on. Love Mum & Dad xxxx

Hi,

Have enjoyed seeing all the photos and reading about your travels. Particularly loved the photo of the mountain reflected in the lake. We liked seeing the waterfalls that Mark visited last year. Gave us some different views. If we had accepted the invitation to travel to Peru this Christmas with Mick's cousin and his Peruvian wife, we would be leaving in less than 3 weeks. Couldn't leave the family at Christmas!! Maybe we shall go there soon. Your Mum and Dad are coming over to see us to-night so we are getting the beers in. Mark has just finished the Final exams of his Accountancy and is home this week-end. The frost was lovely last week-end and we walked in the lanes near Houghton and went up to the Beacon on Saturday. Everything will seem very tame after your travels but the Christmas spirit and seeing your families will make up for that!! Safe journey home! x

Hello, hope you are both well. Time's marching on & Rio is beckoning....We're not jealous. Wouldn't want to give up the frosty mornings, clinging to the duvet for a bit of sun, sand & surf....no way.........errr..... Well maybe......... Need some ideas for Christmas party games. You 2 have time on your hands to come up with some good games / quizes. eg How many bugs killed in Si & Vics room? How many trees in the Amazon? Or Amazon Cluedo...Who struck the killer blow on Mary Lou.......Professor Sigmund with a machette in the Nursery? Sure you can come up with something. Luv Mum & Dad xxxx