Hi guys. I find myself again in school with a bunch of lively Sixth Formers! It's Wednesday evening and it's the MIXER PARTY...... and have they got some games arranged for the guests this evening. Janet this will make you laugh.... someone ordered the new Portable Fume Cupboard this week, problem.... it is too big to go through the door?!? Apparently it was assembled inside the lab! So we have a fume cupboard that can be positiioned anywhere in Rob's room! Take care guys.
Love Alan

Great to hear all is well your end. Here goes a quick volleyball rules summary: Serve from back line over net(overarm or underarm hit), the receiving team have a maximum of 3 touches to get it back over (using a dig, volley or set and a hit) one team wins a point every time, up to 25 (2 clear points), 6 players on court (3 front, 3 back) rotate clockwise after winning back the serve. The back RH player serves and the front RH player usually sets the ball up high to be hit by one of the other 2 front players. Not supposed to touch the net or put foot under the net but thats getting too in depth! If you need more just say! Good luck! Just come back from great weekend in Polzeath - Camel trail bike ride with Hazel and Gareth, my bruv and Chezza and surfed this morning (choppy but good fun). Had a weird Friday night - we were setting up camp on the cliffs near the beach and saw 2 flares. Ran into the cafe there to alerted the life guard. Before long 2 coast guard vans were tearing up the lanes to get to the beach and a helicopter was doing a sea search. A boat had run a ground thinking it was the estary and we think some one may have gone over board cos when we came back from the pub they were search lighting the beach. Spooky. Respect to the sea. Alan coming over to tea later. Big hugs xxx

Helloooo out there from overcast Dartmoor. Where are you now? Big event here....Arabella is now in her own room..she coped very well only problem was that mummy did not hear her!! and had to be woken up by daddy heee hee oops i'm sure she'll relise she has to shout to get heard. Getting bigger and more gorgeaos every day, shes such fun and today Janet she is wearing a very cute Winnie the pooh pinafore thought you may appreciate this one X Not sure i told you last time that we have booked our holiday for March - Snowboarding yahoo A has been booked into the creche there so hopefully that should work out well she'll be 10 months and be use to going 3 dys a week from dec boo hoo!!! So excited that we have been able to find a place suitable now we just need to keep our fingers crossed for snow yahhoo. Skittles night went well although A woke as soon as we entered the car park!! but it did mean that Nikki, Hazel etc had cuddles whilst we were able to eat and chat so i think they all had fun. Boat coming out of the water soon J is determined we are going to use her more next year poss moving her to saltash. Oh i forgot A plays with the ladybird rattles loads has really good arms and legs for grabbing hold of so well done - good pressie. HI WINNIE hope school and is going well. Take care out there you two, love US XX (sorry just realised lots of baby stuff i guess thats me at the mo!!)

HI miss. its my birthday 2 moz! i have all my family round at the mo and it gr8! ive got £370 loadza jewlry (yes, more rings!), I got some boots (but my legs r too fat and I can only get them half on) and bits and pieces! going shopping 2 mara! yes! sound like its so fab! gotta go and eat more cake!
spk soon
luv kerx

Hi guys,
thanks to Miles and Kerry and Kyle for the messages - husband Kerry! Keep up the good work, look after Mrs Jones for me.
Keith - it sounds as though you are having the most amazing experience and despite the fact that we are both in shelters for Street Children it sounds as though I got the better end of the bargain... don't worry your sectrets are safe with me, sounds like your parents will enjoy the stories better when you return home safe and sound!
Nic Davies - where are you? Don't disappear on me. Hope all is well in China, hope to catch pu with you in May or thereabouts.

Hi to everyone, thanks especially to those who have sent long emails to us. Sorry we have not replied. We have tried!!!!!
Winona - thnks for staying touch so well i miss you lots. What is this climbing wall you mentioned in your email. You said it was "out the back". Of where exactly? The climbing wall should be open at IVYB again so see if David can take you. Thanks for the birthday card and thanks to Su too.
Mel and John great to hear all is going well with baby A. The smiles make all the difference don't they? I'm still thinking about that day on the boat. Miss you loads. We took winona's address of the message board so give her a ring if you want to contact her, she would love to hear from you.
Nikki - can we have a brief run down of the rules of Volleyball. Thanks for the email
JJJ and D glad to hear from you and that life in Dorset is all you hoped for. Hope the country accent is coming on well.
Love to everyone else out there and speak to you all again soon.

We've archived all messages so far in an attempt to make the message board easier to read. Thank you all so much for your emails. It is great hearing form everyone, however, we are having difficulty accessing the email as easily as the website so leaving the same messages but on this board would be better if you are able.
Su and Paul - thank you so much for our anniversary card, we had completely forgotten about it until we recieved your text in the evening...ooops. Your chocolate and grapes vibes worked a treat Su.
Darling Andrew... far be it from me to ignore you, as if I would. Your holiday sounds shocking, I wish I couldn't relate. Glad you enjoyed the Maldives though, bet it seems like forever ago now, I assume that school is the same as ever and you've had to hit the floor running again.
Nicky - Hi Babes, thanks for the big email, don''t forget about me! I have sent a pressie to mum for you, you might have to get it via Cate. That's if it ever actually reaches England, I have my doubts.
Andy - I feel for you dear boy if you have to listen to official guitar lesson practise now! Make the most of the garage and install a sofa.
Nikki - thanks for the donation Sweetie, still deciding exactly what to buy; will let you know. Have not recieved your texts, try replying to the one I sent you. Glad to hear you're trying to socialse a little more, hidig in the sports cupboard never did suit you.
Cate - I miss you so much. Just wanted you to know that. It sounds as though you will be a firm fixture in my family by the time I return!! Yeay!!!!
Abi - look after mum for me. Lots of hugs and cuddles, Aunty Janet
Lisa - Ooops! I might have lied just a little bit, well think of it as a learinging curve... you'll learn never to trust me again!
Rob - uh huh huh
Margaret and Parky - where are you? Have you forgotten us already? I hope all is well and that Margaret has not been locked away in a damp hut away form all computer technology. Love to both.
Cheryl - hi Sweetie. Any progress on the overseas idea? Keep me updated. Love to Timmy.

Hello from cold Plymouth! It is mad as ever! Hope you are feeling ok Janet. You lied to me about not much to do for School Fund!! Take care Love Lisa xx p.s. tension is building up for Wil's 40th party and what outfits we are all going to wear as it is 70s! Me - Debbie Harry and Rob - Elvis of course!

Wow what a fab time you guys are having and what a difference you are making - we have tried to text you too and there are 2 emails waiting on your hotmail. School is mad as always but I bet things are just as hectic over there with recent goings on! Wizard of Oz auditions tonight so Janet put your feet up and relax - that could have been you! Pete all that wild life sounds amazing - glad you are enjoying your new temporary home - and whats this about swedish friends - ooer! Hi Winnie! Big missing you type hugs xxx

hi there- Not sure if you are getting my texts? no worries if you are but just can't reply - but I just want to check? I've sent you quite a few in the last week or two. I need the password to your pc again! Can you either put it on here or text me? or my e-mail is [email protected]. Hope all is good with you both x x x

I got to the computer..Hurrah!!! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Pete glad you had a fun time very jeolous of the birding your having - thank you for the postcard its on the fridge along with the pictures form our boat trip don't think we have Wins email as yet to send her some piccies. Really hope Janets op went well and she is ok XX Arabella is such fun were really enjoying her she sends one of her cutiest smile to you both keep having lots of fun love Mel XX

Just a quickie to say Hi- sounds as if the trip is going really well- sorry to hear you were unwell hope all better soon. Popped into Winnie's a few weeks ago she is doing just fine looked very grown up and responsible. Joe is now up at Glasgow studying medicine- aftera remark !!! Daisy is loving Colfox and BB hoping to join Hockey Club this week. Miss you -keep sending. Enjoying car - needed new tyres!!! Jon and I are now winter caretakers at YHA Litton Cheney.(Help)
Jillxxx