But didn't buy anything! Only met a long-lost cousin.

MRS MINKY BEEN SHOPPING POUND LAND IS THE PLACE TO BE !
!!!

FD

Tanky, re. cricket. Don't think i'm the best person to appreciate it mate! A game that lasts more than 90 minutes is no good for my attention span!

Hey Tanky! yep, a lot at once, hopefully wont be so long next time!

Hello also to Judith and Geoff! glad you had a nice time and even better to hear that Geoff got some grub everyday, wouldn't want you wasting away! sure it must be very humbling to see people like that. In south america, one man said that you english have money and are not happy. We have no money but we are always happy. something to think about!

Hi Katherine
Just got back from Cuba, we had the most fantastic time. Went to Havana and had lunch on the 33rd floor of the restaurant it was very scary. the food on the holiday was good and Geoff ate every day OK. The people are really lovely and friendly and very helpful. They earn about £11 per month in the hotel for working 12 hours a day for 11 days and 3 off. They still never stop laughing. We'd never survive there as they are still ration books for food and clothes. Judith would never last. Keep enjoying your trip and we will have to meet up when you do eventually get back home. Lots of love and take care Geoff and Judith.

mammoth reading indeed kid! but all good, keeps me entertained on my lunch break.

as you may know down that part of the world that the ashes starts this week. only problem is that the matches start around 11pm in the evening over here so you're in a perfect spot to watch them as they will be during the more sociable hours for you! but i'm sure with all your travelling you won't want to stop and watch 5 matches of the beautiful game.

all is well in da hudd, same old routine, up, work, home, chill, bed. Although of late myself and claire have been ploughing through 24. Proper love it! Jack Bauer is my new idol. Need to finish season 5 soon though as season 6 starts in Jan.

Enough of my ramblings, keep enjoying your expedition and i look forward to your next update.
Tanky

Hey flem, great to hear from you! missin ya pallll, and lucy, well done! what a fab thing to do, congrats!

Ally B, there is one thing the world is missing - ALAN BENNETT! miss ya mate!

Hi Sal, hope you are well too! bet you had a great weekend? lots of boozing! big happy birthday to JJ! how old this time - hope i didnt miss your 50th ;-)

Thanks to you guys for reading, i know it was a mammoth this time!

Take care, katherine

hello katherine sally here.How u doin?your pictures r fab.its a place jj would like to visit that is nz.Went to checkley players last week it was not up to the usual standard very flat.Been to sunny whitby this week end we treated jackie and dave for their silver wedding stayed in a lovely quaint cottage doesnt compare with your escapades!!!
its jjs birthday today off for a bite to eat shortly.
take care and enjoyxxx

Oh my god katherine i am soooooo jealous!!!!!!! it all sounds fantastic and i now completely wanna go to New Zealand!!!! still loving your entries it makes me giggle!!!cant wait for the next update!!! love ya and miss ya loads lucy xxxxx ps i delivered my first baby the other day!

Helllloooooo smiddy!!!
hey there smiddy n paaal!!! i've been reading some of your stories n you must be having the time of your life!!! you lucky devil!!!
Not much is going on it utch!! same old same old!!! i'm loving your pics...especially the sunburn....mmm attractive!!! he he!!!
Keep having an amazing time...i miss you!!!! ...i look forward to hearing all about where you are going next!!!
Take care Smid n paaal!!!
Love flem!

I don't know about anyone else reading these journals, but i'm feeling god damn jealous. But something you haven't got out there Smith (to keep your feet on the ground) is the place to be- 'The Townhouse', which will be opening soon! So read it and weep!

Apart from that, still lovin reading what you have been up to and glad you are enjoying yourself. Take care and speak soon.

Al.
xxx
P.S. Hello Mrs Minky and Father Edvard.

Hi All

Sorry all these entries have come at once. I hope that you will find them suitably entertaining and see exactly why I've been unable to update before - I've been so busy!

Katherine xxx