well its the first day of my retirement!! Had a very exhausting but brilliant day yesterday with the staff and kids. Still trying to recover from it before my next stint of partying.Out with Aunty Pen for a boozy lunch and then with dad tonight. Off to Hexham tomorrow for a family get together. Hope you are both ok. I'll try and get in touch tomorrow. Love ma and pa xxxxxxx

u look like ur havin the time of ur lives pictures r fantastic keep them coming luv u loadz c u soon take care luv dad & tina xxxxx

hello

just to wish you bonne voyage for wherever you're off to next - as I do'nt know! Try and keep in touch as sometimes it's difficult to catch up with you. Loved latest photos - keep them coming!Only got 3 more weeks at work and then I'm finished. can't wait! Got lots of plans but don't know if i'll manage them all. Speak soon. take care ma and pa.xxxxxxxxxx

Hi thought I would try this message board in case email fails ( you might notice I am not IT Literate at 56, still learning)

Nana was very pleased to get your card and is feeling much better ( wish I could say the same) Looking forward to seeing you both but really envious of your life. Looking forward to your mams 60th!!!!!

Take care aunty Fred and Nanaxxxxx

Hi Kate and NeilHope you are both well and still having fun!We had a fab time celebrating Sean's birthday, and have had quite a few hangovers!! Couldn't decide where to go, so ended up doing the mini cruise to Amsterdam - Sean even managed to be the one who was searched.I rushed through in case they searched my bag as we were sneaking food on!Had a good time and HAD TO visit the red light district to have a look!!Take care and speak to you soon!Love Norma and Sean xxxx

hello! Just to let you know we're back safe and well and have had a great holiday. Been around quite a lot so seen lots of places. also went to Ann and geoff's which was great. Much improved since you were there! Nice to be home tho' and now catching up on things. Hello to dawn. Thank God we were on the ferry this week and not in two weeks time eh? have a great time and hope to see you soon.

Will try and ring over weekend Kate. love to you both Ma and pa xxxxxxx

hello lil lady hows things??? looks like your having a fab time!!! so how achy wur you after the skiing i wanna go sking bu t my dad is like you'll never be able to stand up.. which in my opinion would make the holiday coz id just be in stiches TRYING to ski.. just got back from prague ysterday was luch nice and warm in two weeks me sarah elsdon, pearson, andy brown and stu ferrier are off to amsterdam on the boat! should be a complete hoot!!!!!!!

miss ya lots cant wait till your back..

dawn

hi you two love the photos looks like you had good fun take care love to you both love mam and micheal

Hi Kate and Neil

Hope you are both ok and have been doing lots of skiing, looking forward to seeing some photos!!!!

Will send you an email to update you on things at home as we move into the new house next Friday.

Speak to you soon. Take care

Love Norma and Sean xxxxxxxx

Hi Kate and Neil

Love the new pictures and yeah the puppy is cute - but not as cute as Gus!!!!!!!!

Well almost there with the house, looks like we should complete tomorrow and collect the keys! It needs loads and loads of work doing to it, but it will be worth it in the end. Should be looking ok by the time you two come home.Can't believe you haven't been skiing yet - we would be up there all the time!Well take care and speak to you soon.Love Norma & Sean xxxxxxxxxx

Hi Kate and Neil

Sounds like you are going to have fun working there! You have to learn to ski. Both Sean and I have done it a few times and it's great fun, especially when you fall over!!!!!!!!

Bet Ollie doesn't like the cold!!

Only got a couple of weeks until we complete on the house, so getting excited, but stressed.

Take care and hope to speak to you soon.

Love Norma & Sean xxxxxxxxxxxxx

happy birthday kate sorry it.s late love debbie and michaelxx