Nat Nat Well!!! You should be on your way home now and I can't wait to see you in just a few hours time.... We have made a huge banner which has a picture of you on it, Mum, Dad, Dean, James and I will need to stand about 16 ft apart - that should be nice and embarrassing for you!! It's still snowing outside and it could be a bit tricky getting to the airport in the morning.. Not really sure why I'm posting this msg to you as I will see you before you read this. Oh must remember trainers as the flip flops will not cut it - the weather report is for -5 tomorrow morning... See you soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Franc Ehh - have just looked at your message board and my last email aint on it! WAS WELL FUNNY UNALL! Right, well, WHERE'S MY POSTCARD??? Better get one Emma or you're gonna get a sovereign slap when I see you next! I am soooo tired - had my Christmas shopping day yesterday and got up at 7AM! grrrrrrrrrr! Things just aint the same since you've been gone... Right - gotta go, am half-way through 'How to Embezzle Money and NOT GET CAUGHT!' Lovin' cha xxxxxx

La Rue Alright weasel, how the devil are you? You look really well in your pics and seem to be having such an amazing time. Well Christmas is coming and this goose is trying not to get fat!!!!! Went to my first Christmas party of the season last night and am feeling the effects now!!!! I believe an elephant has sat on my head whilst I was asleep and it also seems to have shat in my mouth!!!!! He he he!!! Maidstone is the same as you left it just slightly greyer, colder and damper!!! Well I'll let you get back to having fun and I'm going to raid the headache tablets!!!! Love you loads and I'll speak to you soon Lynsey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PS Thanks for the postcard lady

Franc Hey bubs - thought I would email you quickly to say howdie. Haven't really had a chance to email you much recently (not liking it for one momento). Job is going well - get paid on Friday (hoorahh!)! I am tired a lot though as its early mornings and some late nights. Anyway - I hope you're having a lovely time - sounds like you are really enjoying it - better bloody be Turrell (ungrateful 'little' wench). I will email you in length soon, will be online at home soon so I can email and smoke - hmmmmmm email and smoke. Please look after yourself Bilbs, and hopefully will see you soon. Miss you loads - its very weird not seeing you (squint squint heheheh!) LOADS of MacMannus LOVE - Miss Francine xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Amy Hi Emma Fianlly got a chance to look at your photos online - what a great idea - and feel VERY wistful. Bali seems like an age ago and must seem to you too.You look as i you are having an amazing time! So envious of those places that you have been swimming in! Give my love to Claire. Got an email from Tasha nd she said we all have to meet up when you guys get back and go dancing! Too right. Glad you are having fun. It is getting ever darker and colder here so you are not missing much. The only fun thing I did was go to Chicago with work and not sure if that can equate with fun. Take good care of yourself you are looking great! Big hug, love from Ames xxx

La Rue Hello pretty lady, your photos are amazing! I can't believe how much you've done already. I went to see Becki's baby last night and he is gorgeous. He was born on Tuesday morning at 12.15am and weighed 7.1lbs. They've called him Kei and Bex told us it was the name of the area her and Jason lived in, in South Africa. Well if it's good enough for Beckham!!!! I've taken some pictures and will email them to you. Bex looks really well but said she isn't getting much sleep! She was in labour for six hours and by the time she got to the hospital she was too far gone to have any drugs, so she had to do it without!!!!! Ouch! Well lady cakes I'll love ya and leave ya, keep all the fab pics coming and stay out of trouble! Love you and miss you loads Lxxx PS Sergio says hello xxx

Jesus AHHHHHEmsy Wemsy WOOO! I am sorry I haven't emailed hun - these b******s are making me work like a dog dammnitt! Sooooo strange - my view is great - I see nothing but water (the river Thames by the way, not like a leak or something!) - my desk is by the window and I can't even see a walkway - just boats! The place is POSH beyond POSH - and jsut found out they gove me a day off to do some shopping over xmas - coolio (gona just sleep!) Just a quickie so you know I am ok and sorry I ain't emailed me 'special' friend in a while. Looked at your postcard and it sounds fab - may I just suggest that I believe there are A LOT of SHARKS round that way so be careful (probably would be very confused by your teenie weeenie legs and think special needs!). I miss you HUNDREDS and hope you are having a ball - still on for new year missy - we can confirm dates soon! I will email you again in more detail soon bubs - hope you are having the most amazing time, you deserve it. Miss you Bilbo... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxme

Emma Hey everyone, Thanks for the messages - glad to hear you're all keeping the food theme going!!!!! Vietnamese food is actually really nice so not missing the stodge so much now...so there, now you have nothing on me...get back to work Ra ha ha! Anyway, I hope you're all ok - miss you all lots xxxxxxxxxx

Sarah T Jealous...very very jealous!!!! Really wished i had done all of those areas when i went travelling! The scenery and all the activities looks fab! Hopefully i will be able to get out there in the future!! I may have to go home and make myself better by having a nice toad in the hole, roast potatoes and gravy!

Nat Nat Hi ya Emmy lou - Just got back from Mings (Chinese) for Deany's birthday meal, which as you can imagine was very good...mmmmm. Sorry couldn't resist, anyway you have got the real deal so I'm sure it is much better there. Mum said you called today and that you were 24 hours into your coach trip to Vietnam... Sounds like the only way to get through that trip would be to get drunk!!!! Deany's birthday celebrations went well although I spent 3 hours walking round bluewater trying to find a present to beat all other presents, not an easy task for the boy who has EVERYTHING!! Short of buy him bluewater itself there was nothing that would bring a smile to his face.. So I faced failure and opted for the cash option, with a little britain recorded card and a penguin icecube tray, which went down well. I will send you a picture of the family in my next email but brace yourself as Mum n Dad are embracing!!! The latest postcards sound amazing, I have heard from a few people that Laos is one of the best places in S/E Asia, it is a shame you could not stay longer but maybe you can go back if you have time/funds? Love you loads, email soon Nat Nat xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

La Rue Hello lips, glad to see your still getting yourself into mischief! I'm not going to taunt you with all this talk of food as all the other cruel monkey's have, but can I just say I am off to have a nice hot bath in a minute followed by a nice kip in my cosy bed!!!!!! Only joking, I'm sure whatever you're upto is a millions times better then a cuppa in front of Corrie!!!!! So how does an elephant ride compare to riding a horse then?! Slight difference I'm guessing!!!! Glad to see your wounds are healing and that they haven't stopped you having loads of fun! So what do they do out there for Halloween? I'm just sitting lording over a big delicious selection of miniture chocolate bars waiting for the trick or treaters to come a knocking!!!! Sorry I did say I wasn't going to mentioned food but the fifth mini bag of Maltesers seems have gone to my head!!!!! I like the sound of a nice Thai massage, maybe I'll get Sergio to give me a quick rub after my bath!!!! He he he. Well lady keep us upto date, the pics are really good - you look really healthy and relaxed. Miss you loads Lx

The Don.... Hi Emms, looks like your having fun over there :-) been looking at the pictures with lynsey as we eat our sunday dinner.... oops... hold on i have to wipe the gravy from the kepboard.... Mmmmm Bisto..... ;-) anyway.... back to the elephant... and the 'fire' in the kitchen.... the elephants look like great fun, greedy sods.... loads of banana's... as for the cooking... i wouldnt be applying for hells kitchen upon your return. keep me updated on your mad travels, and if you wanna see Nic he is in Asia in Early Nov.... the dates for your diary in case your anywhere nearby are as follows. 11th Nov Guangzhou (its near Hong Kong) 12th Nov Seoul - Korea 18th Shanghai 19th Taipei if your anywhere near these places, then drop me a line and we can get you sorted... see ya - have loads of fun :-)

Nat Nat Hello Emmy Lou, The photo's are fantastic, although the thai cooking class really does look dangerous; when you told me what you had been up to that was the one thing I thought sounded safe!!! How wrong I was, they must be 10 foot high flames..... The elephants look unbelievable!!! And I can not believe you trekked up a mountain - what were you thinking?!! I saw the picture of the p**** cat, your are right she does look alot like Megs... I think I would have put her in my backpack and taken her home if I could... I will try to send you some pictures of everyone at home soon. Take care, miss u and love u lots xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dadda Hi emmi missed your call the other night i was out scraping a liveing to support she who has no input ha ha just been through your latest pics and yes im very jealous the scenery loooks breathtaking you look bit dodgy on the elephant though! not sure if the flameing wok was good idea but you look like you haveing good fun .Must be all the tai green curry you eating or the treking up mountains you look thinner emmi you can cook us all a the reeal article when you return.Twelve hours on a bus must have been bit of an ordeal air conditioning made up for it though ha ha we all glad you seem more relaxed emm and savouring every experiance talking of strange dogs popps just bounded upstairs in his gangley spass fashion and greeted with me with morning face wash yuk wish he wouldnt bless him.Nothing much to report here in 8 days the clocks go winter time lovely go to work in the dark come home in the dark bet you realy going to miss all that. not ! keep the pics comeing emm they realy good talk to you soon love dadx

Angry Emma First you ridicule my height and now you are taunting me with my favourite foods from home - I am seriously considering whether I shall continue our friendship when I get home Miss Francine Wainhouse!!!!!! Seriously though my cravings are getting worse - I dreamt of bacon flavoured walkers crisps the other day! I need to get a grip! Mum, it has got to the stage where I am now going to request you bring some homemade chicken and mushroom pie to the airport next year (along with the walkers please!) I had THAI GREEN CURRY for dinner AGAIN tonight! Anyway I'm glad my message board is full of such heart felt words. I look forward to your next attack Franki...