From Ruth and Tania
Hi Sams!!
Tania has a meeting on the thursday (might be all day as out of london) so we wondered if you could come in on Friday instead (that way we could go for a drink after work)? If not, you could still come on thursday as I will be here (she may be around after work).
Can't wait to see you! xx
Response: That's cool Friday works for me! Can't wait to see you! xxxx
From Dad
Laura,
Spurs won their first game 2-0 on Saturday against Portsmouth. An o.g. and Defoe scored, they played quite well for the first league game. Bring on Chelsea and Liverpool.
Love Dad.
xxxxxxx
Response: Wicked! I had heard that they had won but I didn't know who scored. I have a fellow yid here and his son updates him. Cheers. xxx
From Dad
Laura,
Just to let you know your parcel has arrived intact, and we won't open it until you get home. Not sure when you will read this, but we are staying at Bill & Chris's tonight just in case you were going to call.
Love Dad.
xxxxxxx
Response: Wicked I am so pleased it has arrived. Cheers for sorting out the phone company. I've heard about your trip, that's very cool. It must be the year for trips. Well I'll see you in a couple of weeks, or just under. Sorry I can't call here, for some reason it just won't connect. Don't worry I will try to keep the emails coming. Lotsof love. xxxxx
From Ruth
Sorry it's a little late but... happy birthday!!! Hope you had a fab day.
Can't wait to see you later this month- it's in the diary so you can't cancel on us that easily!! Take care and make sure you create lots of gossip to tell us about!! xxxx
Response: Cheers mate, I had a wicked time. Looking forward to that meal, I will be there with bells on. You will be so bored of my stories by the end! Take care and see you in a couple of weeks! xxxx
From Tania
Hello mate.
Good to catch you on MSN albeit very briefly. And happy belated for Sunday. Lunch is on me when you get back so that'll be one less thing for you to have to fork out for. China sounds amazing and a lot more interesting than Oz, but I would kind of expect that. Ruthio mentioned that you were coming up for lunch when you get back- Haz? We'll get it booked. Apart from that, I'm just about over my post holiday blues, hopefully you won't get them as you will be coming back to more excitement, rather than the 9-5 routine. Anyway, I'm probably going back to Peru in January for two weeks, so that's something to look forward to! Listen to what I heard on the way to work this morning 'I just know it's Tottenham's season'. You know who (you should know-keep it quiet please) is probably going to take me to a Chelsea game soon (sorry), but I would love to come to a game with you this season even tho I have no allegiance to any club at all. As long as it's a London side, no!? Anyway, much love and look forward to the next instalment as always..T x
Response: Haz it is! I can't wait I will definitely be there.
China is so amazing, I can totally appreciate why Claire and Nick love it here so much. It is a country I could happily spend a good few months in just looking around.
Peru sounds cool, I would love to be your travel buddy! But I don't think that's feasible. Oh well I'm already planning all my next trips too.
I don'tmind if you go to the Chelsea game as long as you cheer on the yids, He he, we should definitely try and sort something out to go to a game. Well missus I will see you in a couple of weeks! Take care. xxxx
From Dad
Hi Laura,
Just to let you know we have the tickets for the Liverpool match.
Love Dad
xxxxx
Response: Excellent, good work papa and Neil!! I am so excited about the game, can't wait!!! xxxx
From Relfio
Sams, i hope your having fun in China! I'm guessing yesterday you did the great wall...how did you find it? and did you manage to crawl your way up the steps at the end???
Did they take you to the peking duck restaruant on the first night in the houtongs?
Hope your having fun - and looking forward to spending your birthday with the family!
Response: Ah you cheeky monkey! Man, it was emotinal. Those last lot of steps were not exactly what I needed to see, especially as it was around 40o C!!!! I'm looking forward to my birthday too much, but I'm sure it will be ok. I really just want it out of the way. Please tell me the farm stay is good???
Not long til I'm back and we can go out again! xxx
From Hazel
Hi Laura, I know this birthday message is a bit premature but have a great day on the 7th. My brain has turned to mushy porridge and I might forget on the day! Take care and enjoy China.
Much love
X
Response: Thank you very much. I won't be contactable on my birthday anyway. I get to wake up on a farm, go to an old people's home and then spend half the evening on a train. Oh well, I think I will always remember it! Thanks again! xxx
From Tania
Hello little one. Back at work today after my two weeks in Kenya. It was great. Got on really well wiht my family - yes you heard right and delivered a top Swahili speech at the birthday party. Granny and all her sisters and my aunts and uncles were well impressed. Really was one of my best holidays, can't quite believe it was in the company of all of my relatives! I have just sent that email again - it might have to wait until you come back if it keeps bouncing back. So, you are kind of on the home straight then? Wow, it's kind of gone quickly but not. As I've had two weeks away myself and did snorkelling, windsurfing, a safari and rainforest trek, i'm a little less jealous of all your adventures! Anyway, take care and keep the stories coming. Much love, T x
Response: Wow, your trip sounds awsome. I'm so pleased you all got on well and that they were all impressed with your Swahili skills. I'm so pleased all your hard work has paid off!
It's so good to hear from you. Ruth has booked us all in for a lunch date on my return so I'll tell you some of my stories then! I want to see all you pics from Kenya too. Take care my lovely! xxx
From Hazel
Hi Laura/Sams/Mate, have been away from the computer for a while but have been kept up to date with your news from your Ma and Pa. Hope your bad throat is better by now. As you are on your way to China, Adam and Priscilla are on their way to India. Paul has just taken them to H/R. Keep safe and well. I'm told the Chinese spit all over the place- rather like many of our pro. footballers!
Lots of love.
Response: Hi Hazel,
I see you have noted some of my many nicknames. I have just spoken to my nan and she has warned me to watch out for the chinks. That may be a little tricky in China but I'll give it a go.
I hear dad has embarrassed me with all my white water rafting pictures at the weekend. Still that's not as bad as his trampolining antics!!!
Speak to you soon. xxx
From pop
hello sweetheart, well i am gradaully getting better every day, and i will be ready for the marathon when you arrive home, have a great time in China, missing you pop
Response: Glad you are lots better. It is not long now until I will be home and we can tackle that marathon together. I will have some training on the great wall. Missing you loads, take care! xxx
From Dad
Laura,
Completed the challenge on Friday in 46 minutes & here are my times. (The fastest so far for my age group)
Bike: 4km=6 mins 15secs.
X Trainer: 0.3km = 3mins 7secs.
Row:1000mtrs.= 3 mins 50secs.
Run. 1km=4mins 10 secs.
Wasn't easy believe me.
Speak to you soon.
Love. Dad xxxxx
Response: Well done my dad, I am really proud of you! You will have to get me in shape when I come home! Good work on the times, did you get any new PBs? Keep up the training! xxx
From Dad
Laura, whats all this I am a bit past it!! London to Southend on a bike, no problem. I have entered a quadrathon challenge at the gym. 1000 mtrs rowing, 4km bike ride, 1km run and .3k X Trainer. You have to complete all 4 in an hour, so will be having a go tomorrow night (Friday) so will let you know how I get on.
Love Dad. xxxx
Response: Dad yopu truly are a legend!!! I hope you do well this weekend and beat everyone hands down. I have every faith in you!!! I'll send you and mum and email tomorrow but thank you so much for the transfer. Love you lots! xx
From pop
well I am now back into the backwoods of hockley, the plumber did his work and installed a new set of pipes and all I have to do is take it abit easy and get a little better every day, you do not appear to have enjoyed Sydney all that well but I am sure you will bring some great exciting photos home, carry on having a great time, miss you and look forward to hearing all your news, cheerio Sweatheart
Response: Glad to hear your recouperation is going well! I edid enjoy Sydney but we were very tired so took a few days just to relax. I'm actually oin the Great Ocean Road at the moment, it's amazing. I love Melbourne too, it's such a nice city. Will update my page tonight. Keep getting better! xxx
From Captain Rascal
Good evening Sams glad to see you are enjoying yourself during boat leave.
Unfortunately morale on the ship is down. Relfio is still very much missing first mate Samserelli. Also the terrorist attacks were a sharp reminder to the dangers of this crazy world. We did however celebrate Relfio's birthday at the ever beautiful bar de Baker, there be plenty o' rum consumed that night. Anyway, must dash, I have to prepare the ship for a voyage to Crete. I'm taking deck mates Nobert Cupboard and Puke Fartwee with me for protection. Farewell sailor.
Response: A hoy there matey! Glad to see the ship is running smoothly without me! I will be back in under six weeks to pull rank again!
Glad to see everyone was out for the relfio's birthday, ship mates must stick together!
Have a great time in Crete and don't forget to look for treasure!!!
Farewell my friend! x
From Tania
Email just sent to you and it doesn't appear to have bounced back. Hope you like it..Another scorcher in the city and only two days til I fly to Nairobi - woooohooo. x
Response: Mate I haven't got it. For some reason it still hasn't come through. I will delete some more so try again! xxx Have a brill trip, and good luck with the Swahili! xx
From Tania
Oi, Sams. Have you stopped replying to my messages, or what? Did London to Southend yesterday by the way and went very near to your house. By the way, was your Dad driving one of the recovery vans..? x
Response: Well done mate, I am very proud that you did it. My dad used to do it every year, but now he is a bit past it, he he! No he wasn't driving a van, he was on holiday. How long did it take you?
Hope everything is getting back to normal at home. Are you going to send me that email or what? xx
From hazel
Hi laura, just to let you know that Pop has had his op and is making good progress. There is a suggestion that he will be home this coming week-end. I haven't been able to get thro' to the hospital today as all the switchboards are busy. You may have heard by now of the the terrorist attacks that have occurred in London today. Thank goodness Mike was able to ring me to tell me he is okay before the news broke.
Keep having fun. i think you are much safer in the wilds of Oz than in the centre of London at present.
Response: Thank you for letting me know about Pop. I know it's routine but I have been a bit worried. It's good that he is recovering well.
I hope you are also doing well and that everything is continuing to go well. It just proves that us Sams' are made of tougher stuff!!!
Glad Mike is ok, it's devastating news, everyone out here has been checking in with each other, and helping out if people need to contact anyone. I rang work as soon as I heard. I'm so pleased to be here at the moment.
Well I hope everyone is safe and doing well.
Lots of love xxx
From Cazerelli
SAMS I MISS YOU COME HOME!!!!!!
hope your having fun missy x x x x x x x
Response: Mate I miss you too. not long now, I'm over half way through my trip arghhhh!!!!
xxx
From Cazerelli
Sams!!! I hope your having a fantastic time and not getting up to much mischief. Today is Saturday and its tres boring as usual. Went out for my birthday last week, i was sad you couldn't be there :( Hope you hvaing an excellent time! And tony sent me a picture of himself - his hair looks a state. I couldn't reply to any of his emails coz apparently his address is not valid. loser.
Have loads of fun!!!!!!!!!!!! miss you xx x x x x x x
Response: Mate, I wish I could have been there for your birthday too. We will have to go out and celebrate when I come home. Keep the emails coming. What did you do for your birthday in the end? Tony is just a messer these days, his hair is appalling!! xxx
From Stevil
Hey Lasses, we had the best time too, shame we weren't heading in the same direction. See you soon though x
Response: I miss you guys. How much fun was Rotorua. We definitely have to have a reunion in England! xxx
From Lucas
Hello, thought i'd leave you a little message :P Glad to see your having a good time, you lot are making me jealous with all this travelling lark!
Anyways, take care
Luke x
Response: You should be jealous! It's so good, you have to go travelling now. Have you heard from Tony, I can't get his email to work and I don't have his mobile number? If you hear from him can you tell him to drop me an email. Ta xxx
From pop
Hello Sweetheart, I really do envy you and I am glad you are having a fab time, enjoy it and bring back loads of photos,Dad phoned to tell me that HAZEL is now clear of leukaemia, so it looks as if every thing is on the up at last, carry on having a really great time , miss you lots of love Pop
Response: Hi Pop,
Thank you for letting me know about Hazel, it really is fantastic news.
I'm missing you lots too and I can't wait to show you all my pictures!!! xxx
From Pop
Hello Sweetheart, we, Mum/dad and I went Hazels on Sunday I suggested that when you arrive home we all plus Neil should have ago we could float down holding each others hands, you being the expert what more do we need, Dads No2 hair style stood on end, carry on having a great time, but missing you, love Pop
Response: Hi Pop,
The sky dive was so amazing, an experience I will forever remember. Today I went black water rafting and abseiling into caves, it was wicked. I will write a short paragraph on it all tomorrrow. Must go, Lions are on soon! Love you lots! xxx
From Ruth
Hi Sams! Glad to hear you are having so much fun! Let me know how the sky dive went... not sure I would have the guts so glad to hear you are being a brave guinea pig!
All is well with me, same as always really. Will email you with gossip... until then, take care!
Lol xx
Response: The sky dive was amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone!
Keep the emails coming on the gossip front, I will definitely reply. Good to hear from you love! xxx