Hallo,

If I wasn't having such an amazing time at the moment I'd want to kill you! I am really really jealous of all your fun and frolics, you sound like a different person-the Reiko of 59 Hawthorn Terrace, and I like it! I am also doing a spectacular impression of Jane at 59 Hawthorn terrace but those stories are not for this message board!

So I finally beaten Alix into submission-we are moving to Putney! HURRAH HURRAH HURRAH! In theory said move is taking place this time next week but we haven't signed our lives away yet so we shall see. Its going to be so great living so close to the rowing club and to work-beats the hour+ journey I'm used to making every day!

It also means we will be living pretty near to each other-hurrah for dinner parties and mucho mucho wine!

I miss you lots Miss Bridge, forgotten what a good influence you are on me-I'm very much in need of a Reiko style reality check-can't wait for you to be back in Blighty.

Loadsa and loads and loads of love

Jane xxxx

Just tried catching up on your journal but due to the fact i'm an utter retard i couldn't read it any sort of sensible, chronological order so gave up and thought i'd pester you directly instead. From what i did pick up though it sounds like you're having an awesome time and i'm particularly jealous as i'm spending my days at the moment working for my dearest mama at CLC sorting out endless book cupboards and generally getting lost in the myriad of corridors which seem to never lead anywhere useful. fun fun fun.

No longer living in staines/uxbridge/s***hole land but gonna try and get a place in ealing/hammersmith/shepherds bush with a mate. more expensive but much nicer and more convenient for the bright lights and big city. Unfortuneately for you it means you'll have to put up with entertaining me when i'm bored.

Just realised how long this is and, in hindsight, should have put it in an email as it is of no real interest to anyone else or even, i suspect, you.....

look after yourself,

love

Joe

xx

hey chick. sounds all gd. just had an amazing break in holland for the water polo tournament, got absolutely caned 44-2 by a russian team composed of 5 olympic squad players...hhhm. as our coach said it was brilliant to experience and well never play people of that standard again....damn right! it hurt!!
so when u back (or does one not think about that yet...) u wanna co ordinate nice trip?? am thinking early sep. yay for a holiday.
glad u enjoyed the salt flats. did u get there for sunrise- truly amaze...
besos chica.
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Hey babes,
Hope you're still having a fabulous time. I've missed u a lot the last couple of months, keep going to phone you and then realise I can't!
me and reems are leaving for Nice in 45 mins (our ferry is at 4am!!!) so gotta be tres quick as usual. But wanted to let u know all is going swimmingly. Will be back mid september for flat hunting- reems says only need a week or two, so no worries there. You and benbow should DEF come out if we suceed in getting flat etc.... watch this space! Love you v v v v v v v v v v v much.
Meals xxxxxxxxxxxx
ps Hannahs wedding was AMAZING. One of the best days EVER. SO SO SO special. Will tell you all when we're sitting in our London flat over several cups of tea and numerous glasses of red wine xxxxxxxxxx

Reixy B
Sorry I have been rubbish at getting in contact recently, FINALLY managed to get myself on a plane and out of this country, if only for a week in Croatia! Jo and I had a mini-adventure of our own, involving drunk Irish boys, bruised bodies and overemphatic hand gestures by means of communication - will tell all in an email soon! Got told matter-of-factly when i got back to work that my tan made me look like a peanut. Still unsure if this is a compliment..
Inca trail sounds like an absolute ball (altitude sickness? why the hell not!) mental image for you: me squirming at the thought of eating whole roasted guinea pig. Bleurgh!
Lots of sloppy ones xoxox

Hi Reix,

I'm SO BORED at work its untrue! Hate being inside and working in Wimbledon while the tennis is on, so close yet soooooo far! I hope you got my mammoth e-mail, as you can see things have been beyond crazy for me this last couple of weeks! I never thought I'd have a time like university again where every second of the day was a crazy whirlwind but I have!

Can't remember if I told you but I went to see Take That with Charl on saturday night, they were AMAZING! You would have loved it, I laughed, I cried (ahem!) and got extremely hysterical, it was just like being 14 again! When they sang Never Forget and 70,000 people were doing the actions I thought I was going to die of fun-an experience not to be missed!

Its Henley Royal this weekend so I've dusted off my pashmina (distinct lack of use since leaving Durham) and I'm ready to hit the enclosures! Hopefully I can remember how to say ya alot and talk about Mummy and Daddy! Seriously though, Henley combines my three favourite things in the world: rowing, drinking, and men in lycra-HURRAY!

Loads of lycra covered love

xxxxxx

Ciao bella!
Wow... it sounds as though you are having the most incredible time ever. I'm so looking forward to meeting up when you're back to hear all about it even more! Apologies for lack of email contact; only finished my teaching practise yesterday. Really feel I have earned the right to call myself Miss Gladwyn. Can't wait to see you on your return...
xxx Robyn

Reix, I am most glad to see that you were the first girl to the top of the mountain. I'm sure you can fit that in on your cv somewhere too! Hill Walking Society obviously missed out on some talent.. ;) Pics are lovely- amazing scenary they've got going on out there! Hit us with an update soon my love, I want to hear all about it..

Miss you tons. and tons. and then some more.

xxxx

Oh my goodness- i got out alive, and i FINALLY get to e-mail you- although i'm going to be RUBBISH, and only write v. quickly coz i only just got home from my long and stressful stint in Jordie-land/not so stressful stint in Croatia/Montenegro. in both places you were missed GINORMOUSLY!!!! And i am SOOOOOOOOOO glad you seem to having such a fab time. really really really very big relief.
Will e-mail you privately in next couple of days.
I HAVE FINISHED!!!!!!!! WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you and I miss you. Will e-mail very very very soon (when I find my power cable amongst luggage)
Meals xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

PS.
so, heard it from pat.
im guessing tedder is single cos he pulled jenny (old girl jenny).
I quote: a cracking weekend was enjoyed by all, a lot of good gossip, Penguin passing out in Klute, old boy Tedder and old girl Jenny hooking up and a three-ball suggested with lizzie's little sister. All in a day's work for DUWP!!! (James paterson 2006)
We missed out- roll on october!!!
soph xx

howdy. it does indeed make me feel better that u didnt see no dolphins altho they are a joy everyone should see at some point-maybe a wee visit to scotland is in order..!! am actually having a gd time. weather has ben beautiful altho am developing a sailors tan with brown face and hands and thats about it cos everything else is wrapped up! oh well. the dolphins def make up for it.
Sounds like you are indeed having a fab time. so glad. it is a beautiful place and i am exceedingly jealous inspite of the scottish sunshine (it just doesnt quite compare does it...!). hhhmm, chicken and chips. and a lot of rice i seem to remember- have u tried lomo saltado i remember that being rather tasty and all their funny clove tea- of for a nice cup of twinings!
my word i am blathering. theres not all that much to do up here!
besos
soph xx

Hey reixy-b!

Sorry I have only just discovered this which is very crap of me seems as all I do is sit behind a desk all day! Sounds like your having a fantastic time and you'll have to tell us more of the 'in depth' stories once you get back! Off to write you an email updating you on my, in comparison, very boring life now! Just got a house though and will have a big bar-b-q when you get back and everyone will have to come visit Cambridge!

Miss you babe, speak soon.

Love Sian xxx