Edie Grandma To my rosebud, Hello dearie ,have just had a lovely half an hour looking at some of your photos for the first time. What a wonderful experience you lucky thing!!! I do like the pictures of Liam he looks like a really nice guy and you look so happy. Look forward to seeing you soon. All love your loving grandma.

Emma Birch Fantastic photos again! Looking fabulous! We are spending the weekend in Leamington - going to see Spiritualised (a group Max and I have been listening to - or rather, a band that Max has been into for ages, and one which I have discoverd through him !) Then meeting up with some of Max's friends on Saturday day, and staying over with some of my Uni friends in the evening - if the weather is fine, a BBQ is planned - but it's raining here at the moment, so it my well be and indoor event! Take care of yourself, and we'll look forward to your next batch of photos. Lots of Love Emma and Max

Emma Birch Fantastic photos again! Looking fabulous! We are spending the weekend in Leamington - going to see Spiritualised (a group Max and I have been listening to - or rather, a band that Max has been into for ages, and one which I have discoverd through him !) Then meeting up with some of Max's friends on Saturday day, and staying over with some of my Uni friends in the evening - if the weather is fine, a BBQ is planned - but it's raining here at the moment, so it my well be and indoor event! Take care of yourself, and we'll look forward to your next batch of photos. Lots of Love Emma and Max

Dad Hi Gnu, Sorry to have been out of touch for a while - I've just been over in Norway for the Generalforsamling - more on that by e-mail. Just to say that your blogs are still fantastic and I look forward so much to reading them - your whole personality comes out in them! Oslo was wonderfully hot but I'm afraid the old UK is cloudy and cold - but still lovely. Everyone sends their love from Norway, and I think you will get inundated with offers of places to stay if you want. Hope everything is good with the preparations (if there are any) for the Full Moon party, and I'll see you shortly on e-mail.... Lots of love Dad xxxx

mummy Hi Jess, I have a few minutes alone...finally although the phone hasn't stopped ringing for the last two hours. Work is busy we have made a pirate ship role play area as the topic is unsurprisingly .......pirates! and of course the noise and excitement has doubled. We do at least get Monday off, unlike Ben who is snowed under with work and has to go in on the Bank Hol. Spoke to val today as we are on the same table on fri night aong with Sally, William, the Shorts and Harry Clarke's parents. at a school fundraising for Ben's South Africa Tour She tells me that Georgia is having ear problems in Mexico now and of course, we have all the news about the flu there. Anyhow, more tomorrow when I have more time. Mummy xxxxxx

Dad Hi Gnu Your message board is looking a bit empty, so I thought I'd put in a quicky this morning. We are still missing you and, of course, the litte matter of a looming pandemic doesn't make it any easier. Tubing sounds great fun - but for a month......??? Weather here is wet and mis - I'm off to Italy for a 24 hour stay this evening. Who knows, I might even see some sun. Look after yourself, and lots of love Dad xxxx

Dad Hi darling Gnu The blogs are just fantastic - and getting better, and your photos are quite extraordinary. You'll take days telling us about them when you get home. I can see the Buddha's wise words having an excellent effect on you and liked your piece on globalisation particularly. Here, it's raining (after a lovely day yesterday) and I am trying to write articles for two journals. Deadline today, inspiration zero.... Great tospeak to you on Skype and on the phone - sounds like you have at least managed to catch a little bit of breath before ploughging on. I hope the slow boat to Laos treats you well and that your journey (a proper use of the word!) continues as good as it has been so far. We love and miss you loads. Dad xxx

emma birch Hi Jess Hope you still having a great time, and are visiting yet more marvellous places. I am once again at Max's house and survived walking over Froncysyllte aquaduct yesterday - quite scary being 116 feet high with water on one side of you and nothing on the other ! Max's brother and girlfriend came over last night for chinese, and we stayed up to celebrate the end of lent meaning we could finally enjoy some chocolate! Off to Max's mums tonight for dinner, so will leave my message here for now. Love you lots Emma and Max xxx

liz adwalpalkar Hi Jess I was just having a nice long chat with your dad while he walking the dogs and he gave me your blog address. I was fascinated to read about all your exploits in India. It really is a magical country but sometimes the people can be a little overwhelming in their hospitality and interest in what one looks like! I do hope that your cough clears up to say nothing of your proverbial 'Dehli belly'! We're all fine here. Sarah is planning what to do with her gap year - maybe you can give her some words of wisdom when you get back. What a fantastic experience you are having - you will have lots of memories to treasure. And, dare I say it, I did hear about Liam! Take care and have fun, and I look forward to reading about your further exploits. Lots of love Liz xx

mummy Hello munchie, Sorry i have not blogged for a while, things have been a little crazy since last Thurs. I am still in shock and cannot belive that after 4 years of hard slog i am going to be a teacher in reception. I am so excited and the support i have had from both parents and teachers has been overwhelming!! I am already planning what we are going to do (creatively) up to April next year. Jane came around last night and we are having a girlie day on tues next week this will be the first hols where i'm not thinking about achieving!!!! We have our week-end away and then 3weeks off. Daddy and i are meeting ed and emily on Monday night for sushi so that will be fun. I have also had a cold for weeks so i intend to use next week to sleep,catch up on the housework, cooking and sorting my life out. Please allow yourself time to get well i am a little worried. Try and slow things down hopefully Thailand will be more relaxed. Everyone sends their love....Mummy x

mummy Hello munchie, Sorry i have not blogged for a while, things have been a little crazy since last Thurs. I am still in shock and cannot belive that after 4 years of hard slog i am going to be a teacher in reception. I am so excited and the support i have had from both parents and teachers has been overwhelming!! I am already planning what we are going to do (creatively) up to April next year. Jane came around last night and we are having a girlie day on tues next week this will be the first hols where i'm not thinking about achieving!!!! We have our week-end away and then 3weeks off. Daddy and i are meeting ed and emily on Monday night for sushi so that will be fun. I have also had a cold for weeks so i intend to use next week to sleep,catch up on the housework, cooking and sorting my life out. Please allow yourself time to get well i am a little worried. Try and slow things down hopefully Thailand will be more relaxed. Everyone sends their love....Mummy x

Lotts Hello sweets! Hope your having a blast with my little sister, loving the pics.. have to say you are missing out on some fantastic grey clouds, and wind and rain... just cant get enough of it! Anyways thought I would say Hi! Helloooooo!!!! Keep safe and have a blast! Im very jealous of you going to Thailand... I loved every minute there!! hope you do too chick Mwah xxx

mummy (Dad typing at Mum's dictation...) Fantastic blog, Jess - made us laugh. I assure you that all three dogs are currently lying on and around the sofa and in good fettle. Image of you as a flying pigeon was quite entertaining. The endless car journeys sound a nightmare, but it's good to hear that you are having fun again. Do keep the blogs coming - they are just great to read. Ben got an A* in his first science GCSE - amazing! Shows what he can do when he actually works. However, I think your record in RS is probably pretty safe..... Just to confirm, Mum's interview is Thursday next week - she's on first thing, so fingers crossed. Will e-mail you the rest.