Hey you two...as ever i'm in the background keeping up-to-date with all your tavelling antics. I'm loving Sally by the way! Lauren.. i just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday for tomorrow...i'm sure you'll manage to find a fabulous way to celebrate. Keep out of trouble. Big hug. Sarah x x

Hi Lauren, Hi James,

Looks like you had a lot of fun in California. Have printed a copy off of your Blog for Colin to read. Alan rang me this morning and told me when you were coming home. It will be good to see the pair of you. This will be my last message to you both as Colin and I are going away on Tuesday 24th, we will be home on the 31st. Enjoy the rest of your time away and have a safe, trouble free journey home. Loz, I just want to wish you an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY for 31st. Colin and I are off to see Mama Mia on Saturday, you mum said it's really good so I'm looking forward to that and may be a bit of a boogy in the aisle!! Colin will probably leave me that but it's just got to be done.

Well kids, that's all for now, next time we speak it should be face to face on English soil.

Love to you both

Sheila xx

Hi, what about Michu Pichu, (is the spelling right) I`ve been looking forward to the pictures you will just have to go again.Anyway glad you are both happy and your enjoying the whole thing, dothe new San Fransciso hotel in Vagas and tell us what it`s like I`ve just come back from Lanzrote, weather was glorious, lots of sangra reading my book and snoozing, what a life.Tina mum and I are going to a fashion show tonight Lyn and co in Dunstable hopefully lots more frocks for the wardrobe if not a few glasses of the ole vino will go down a treat. I`ve been wondering if you are planning to be home for your birthday Loz, if I`m right do I get a prize?. We are all looking forward to seeing you both, you fat bits as well James.Anyway take care thanks for keeping us up to date with your travels lots of love aunty

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Hi Posh,Hi Becks,

Just got up to date with your travel journal dated 23rd June. Sunny California sounds good but LA even better. I can imagine how it seems like your on a film set, just the sort of impression we are given from their films. Whose idea was it for James to go on a fitness and diet regime? You are after all on a holiday of a life time. Any extra weight gained will come off as soon as you are home and back to a normal diet and a 9-5 job (bet you can't wait). Your journals are a pleasure to read, please keep them coming. Alls well this end, no riviting news for me to pass on. Well kids carry on enjoying your stay, keep well and safe.

Love Sheila xx

Hi nutters,

Just read and printed (for Colin) your latest blog. You are both truly mad ( or is it just that you're young)to do those jumps. James, you are in charge of precious cargo, don't let go of her ankles or any other part of her when she is doing these death defying stunts. Loz, I don't think you're big enough to hold on to James ankles but do your best. Can't wait for the next instalemant.

Love to you both

Sheila xx

Hello, its been a while since Iwrote , sorry. Life has been very hectic since  Ken died.  Lots of paper work etc.then the holiday to the Dominican Republic. I had a lovely time ,weather was great, it`s just a shame the wedding was called at the last minute. Lee and Gina were devistated. Lee could`nt get a early flight home so spent the rest of the holiday with us. I manage to go snorkling (after a fashion) horse riding  and had a go at archery.I also have been to Bruges with Ken`s sister Ann,we went by euro star which was a first for me, very impressed. This weekend I have been down to Ken¬s other sister Glenda and we went to see Guys and Dolls at the Mayflower theatre in Southampton. So you can see I have been keeping myself busy. The scenery looks fabulous in NZ have you named the new kiwi van yet? and have you felt an earthquake I understand there happen quiet often. you both must be quite mad doing those jumps but I`spose it had to be done , another `been there done that`. keep sending the blogs and pictures write again soon ,take care love Hil xxx

Hi again you two'

Have just looked at the last lot of photos you posted. They are brilliant, or should I say the scenery and subject matter are. Is James always that excitable when he goes to the loo!! How come you still look reed thin Loz and James, well James doesn't?.

So far I must say New Zealand is my favourite. How are you finding the people there, are they as laid back as the aussies?

No interesting news this end I'm afraid, but everything is OK.

Catch up with you both again soon.

Take care, love Sheila xx

Hi kids,

It seems ages since I caught up with you and your travels. Sorry, but time flies when your having fun!!

Have just read all your latest news and looked at all the pictures, you really are having the time of your lives aren't you. It feels like summer has started here so guess where Colin and I have spent the last numerous week-ends - yes, that's right, every garden centre around here and as far as Luton. I just hope we don't get any freak frosty nights! Works seems to be sorting itself out and I now know I can afford, just, to retire if it all gets too much so they better not

*iss me off too much.

Has Ron been in touch with you ? he said he was following your progress through the messgae board.

Well folks that's all for now, catch you again soon

Love Sheila