Reecey Hellp chaps - not long now...........I'll start dusting the cobwebs from your desks shall I??

Sara Jones Well you have only been gone a day and we miss you guys already!! Matthew and Andrew are constantly asking about you and when you will be back?? Owen misses your great big smile Cat! Thanks for a great visit - it was so wonderful having you here and getting to know you both. Thanks for all the laughs. Hope you did not encounter any turbulence on your flight home! Love ya guys!

Kerrie Hi Guys Hope you get this before you fly, I can't believe how fast the time has gone (I bet you can't either) we're really looking forward to seeing ya both, hope the journey home goes well. See ya soon. Kerrie xxxx

luned maybe last chance to contact. having difficulty with computer. Anyway safe landings. see you soonXX

Hells Bells Helloooo, not long now til home time, the good news is you;ll be pleased to know the weather men are talking about a mini heatwave today - the bad news is its probably only going to last 10 mins! The bit about a jumper in my earlier message should now be upgraded to a kagool and wellies...... I've mud upto my knees. (no funny comments about being short) Just in case the proper football doesnot make it over there, we're rubbish outside of europe, but if its any consolation, two other blue teams both went out of the cup last night too...... tara, H

GWEN IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO MET NICE FOLKS BUT THEN TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE FAMILY IS EVEN BETTER. I HAVE SENT YOUR EMAIL AND WEB SITE ADDRESS ON TO MY SISTER IN ARIZONA SO SHE TO CAN MET YOU CAT. OF COURSE HER NAME IS CATHERINE AFTER OUR GREATGRANDMOTHER ON MY MOTHER'S SIDE OF THE FAMILY. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BOTH AGAIN ON YOUR SIDE OF THE POND. 5/07. GREETINGS TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY ESPECIALLY MEURIG. BESURE TO ADD THE SCOTTISH CASTLE TO YOUR TRIP LOG. HERE ON WHIDBEY THERE IS A LARGE SCOT COMMUNITY W/HIGHLAND GAMES, PIPES AND DRUMS. TAKE CARE. LOVE GL

Alun GO HAWKS!! I had all but given up hope, then I remembered my wonderful relatives from Wales were in the stands rooting for my home town team, the Seattle Seahawks! With time clicking off the clock, Josh Brown kicks it through from 50 yards out for the win! The streak of luck Cat and John bring to the home team continues!! Seattle Seahawks: 13 Dallas Cowboys: 10

Hells Bells G'day ! - oh, sorry you're not there now, photo's look fab - plenty of factor 25 being used I see! Make sure you buy a jumper in the airport coming home, you'll need it...... brains now well and truely frazzled. I'll catch up when you're back, ......not long now....... bye for now, H

little cousin hello people! just quick one to say belated happy birfday and glad to see all still going on apace..not much changes here apart from the nights drawing in and it's decided a bit of autumnal rain is in order just to make you smile in your current beautifully exotic location...take care and carry on camping!! big love xxxx

little cousin

zachary Gees, how cute am I in those pictures?

Les Voyageurs Bonjour tout le monde! Just to say, photos of the new Dowdeswell nephew are now available for viewing. They contain a warning for anyone not yet decided on having children! (cute as you like)

Zelda Photos are ace! You have posted loads since I last looked. Can't believe you are 2/3rds through! Cruise was FABTASTIC! Will share photos and stories when you return. Trying to get use to getting our own drinks, in fact, trying to get use to doing anything ourselves! Happy Birthday for tomorrow - make sure you drink the champagne ALL at once! And mix this up with alternative glasses of Baileys! Missing our impromptu post work drinks! A thoroughly enjoying being his own boss (did we ever doubt?). Take Care. L&H. Z(&A) xx

John (The Good Looking One) Photos are lovely, nice to see you guys are still managing to enjoy yourselves, I would much rather be in rainy Chester....All the places sell themselves very well- Nice way to spend your birthday, best wishes and many happy returns. I think everyone here is lookign fowrward to the 4 hour slide show on your return, We have booked the Auditorium. Tak care and keep on enjoying yourselves! John

luned Great to talk to you in Samoa- and Nigel too.Quite a family night wasn't it in Sat? Happy Birthday on Thursday just in case this thing won't work then. Shall be thinking of you. Have a lovely day L.J.!! Mumxxxxxx