Pat and Rick Hey James, what are we going to do for entertainment, once you get home. Have a great time with your family and catch up with you sometime. Love Pat and Rick

TERRY PETRIELLO Big man, Buying a hat will stop your head burning mate.

Frankie Hello Cousin. Hope you're well. My gosh you are so brave going in that river with all those snakes and pirahnas and anacondas!! :O Some news from Norfolk... I found out a few weeks ago that I got appointed Head Girl at school, so im pretty psyched for that, really pleased. I also got my As results (first year of A levels) yesterday and didn't do too too badly. I got 2 Bs, a D and a U...Can't win them all hey?! Jaz is good, she jetsetted to Hawaii with Jamie in June to meet their travelling friends. She had an excellent time, and is now starting to get ready to go to university in Sept. Mum and Dad are both fine, Dad has been doing well in cricket this season scoring a century and a few 50s. Oh, I nearly forgot, we have got a puppy!!! She is a little black labrador, 12 weeks old...extremely cute. Me and Jaz went out for lunch with your mum and dad and Nannerz last week when they came down which was lovely. Since I've been learning to drive, Nannerz has been brave and experiences my driving frequently. Essay complete. Hope you're well and still having a fab time. Keep smiling, Frankie and the Family. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Pat and Rick Hi James, sorry to hear about your flat but great to see you are still enjoying your travels. We had a great time with your Mum and Dad on a canal boat to Bath. Didn't run aground this time although with the amount of Ouzo drunk there were one or two hairy moments. Much to your Dad's disgust I managed not to fall in this time. Hurry back soon as we will need a place to crash when we visit Scotland next year. Look after yourself, love Pat and Rick.

Paul Kesterton Hi mate I know its been a while but thought i would look you up and surprise there you are hopping round the globe again, how you havent ended up dead in a dusty ditch i dont know, i mean you hardly blend in. Me and Lucy split up things very fragmented at the moment enjoying the single life very jealous of what your doing have a great time!

Simon O Yo Gilbs, just been having a read through your blog, sounds like you're having an awesome time in Argentina - wine, steaks, trekking and er, cute German girls. I'd be on the first plane out if it wasn't for this pesky ash cloud. Sorry to hear about what happened in South Africa but glad to hear all is now good. Looking forward to reading the next installment. Take care and safe travels. Si PS have you died your hair? Suspiciously blond...

Mum and Dad Hi James Didn't expect you to get your latest exploits up and running after your comment in your email yesterday, but great to hear the news. Good to know your experiences has proved less problematical than Africa! I'll be able to show Nan this one!! love Mum and Dad

terry Geezer, Glad to hear you are enjoying your time on the road again, vic falls sounds amazing.

Stew Hey Jim, hope all is going well and the job has improved! It feels like you've been away ages now. All good here, still living the dream in a basement in Kings Cross... Take care, Stew

Frankie Hiya James! Hope you had a lovely Birthday and you celebrated it well! Hope you re still having a great time. Lots of love, Frankie. xxxxx

Kare Walder Hi James, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday wherever you are and whatever you are doing! We are feeling very guilty at not having sent you any presents at all for your birthday (or Christmas) but maybe we could make up for it when you get home. Start thinking about what you would like! We are all fine here. Frankie is working hard on her school work and footie and netball are going well. Jaz is getting a few auditions and is treading the boards again soon in The Importance of Being Ernest. Andy has been really busy lately,trolling between Glasgow, London and Norfolk on a regular basis. We were really quiet at the library over Xmas and New Year because the weather kept people at home and we had no heating, however things are picking up again and we have been a bit pushed this week. Am taking Nan Walder shopping tomorrow, followed by the library and a pub lunch, followed by a trip to the hairdressers. She sends her love on your birthday too. Take care of yourself - have a great day. lots of love from us all. The Walders xxxx

Adam Happy birthday Gilbert... The office aren't best pleased mind with the lack of cakes!!! You'll have to get some shipped over.

James W Hey mate, Happy Birthday, have a good one, hope you manage to track down a beer or two to celebrate. I am enjoying the blog, very impressed with the funny bloke you get to write it for you!! see you when you get back, cheers, J